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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Bradenton, FL
Find therapy in Bradenton's vibrant neighborhoods including Riverside and downtown areas through Headway's expansive provider network. Aetna members save an average of 75% on sessions with copays ranging from $0-$30, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
Tired of suggestions of gratitude lists? I dive deep in my counseling style and seek to help you put the work in. My goal is to provide high-quality and accessible care.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Hi there! I’m so glad you found your way here, I’m Merlyn. What drew me to therapy wasn’t theory, but the quiet moment when someone feels safe enough to exhale, speak their truth, and realize they were never too much to be understood. Healing isn’t about fixing yourself; it’s about understanding the parts of you that had to fight, protect, and survive.
I also provide Christian-integrated counseling for women who share this faith, helping you explore your struggles through both science and Scripture, where psychology and God’s truth work together beautifully. This blend honors both emotional and spiritual healing, creating space for restoration that feels whole and grounded.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida and the founder of Merlyn Asencio Psychotherapy & Wellness, LLC. I specialize in working with high-functioning women, the ones who appear composed, capable, and self-aware, yet feel anxious, disconnected, or exhausted on the inside. As the creator of The Merlyn MethodTM, I combine attachment-based EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and narrative therapy to help you reconnect with your voice, rebuild confidence, and experience peace that lasts beyond the session.
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
Hey there! I am Jenn, a LPC providing tele-health services for clients residing in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. I am certified in EMDR and have extensive experience providing trauma therapy. I am also trained in DBT therapy. I began my career in 2011 and have worked in many mental health settings including inpatient facilities, long term care, crisis care, community mental health, group private practice and now running my own private practice. I use an eclectic approach to therapy meaning I often incorporate various therapeutic theories based on your strengths, goals, and needs. I am taking new clients and I hope to speak to you soon about starting your therapeutic journey soon!
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford,
Hi, I’m Eliza Ale-Finks, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker with more than 10 years of experience in mental health and a Master of Social Work degree. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship concerns, self-esteem challenges, and major life transitions. My experience includes supporting military personnel, first responders, and individuals navigating high levels of stress and significant change. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage,
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Is it difficult to find meaning to your life's struggles? Would you like to feel peace, love and harmony in your life? I believe that everyone can reach their potential to overcome personal obstacles that inhibit them from expressing themselves. I help people reach a sense of peace, purpose, direction and well-being. I foster the belief that everyone has something to offer and in their most difficult times can lead us to those special gifts that are within every one of us.
For your convenience I offer Tele-Therapy from anywhere across the state of Florida and in-person sessions at 1502 N. Donnelly St. St. 110 Mt. Dora, FL. I work with adults using CBT, EMDR, and Person Centered approaches. I help clients with trauma abuse, anxiety/depression, coping skills, and grief/loss.
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Accepts Aetna, Curative
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
My practice style is open minded, solution focused, and direct to the point. I love to help any individual from a humanistic point of view. I am extremely empathetic, love to be honest and being honest with my patients is key in my every day practice.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna insurance
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