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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Clearwater, FL

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Clearwater, FL

Healing from trauma takes the right support. In Clearwater, Headway offers specialized PTSD care featuring exposure therapy, EMDR, and emotion regulation skills to help you process difficult experiences. Work with warm, solution-oriented providers who understand trauma recovery.

Dr. Felix Widlacki

Dr. Felix Widlacki

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Tampa, FL


“I meet with my patients frequently, and I spend time on each encounter. My patient's routinely tell me that they don't feel rushed...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Patricia Garcia

Patricia Garcia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Palm Harbor, FL


“I believe that meaningful healing begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Caroline Perjessy

Caroline Perjessy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Odessa, FL


“I am humanistic and help my clients see their full potential. Early on, we work on establishing goals together and then check in to establish progress.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“Through Caring Psychological Counseling, I help individuals and families overcome obstacles, heal from trauma and distress, and achieve personal growth and satisfaction.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Darlene Starrett

Dr. Darlene Starrett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Trinity, FL


“I am a licensed clinical social worker and trauma counselor who works with teen girls and women, including those impacted by violence and complex trauma.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Booker

Jennifer Booker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Tampa, FL


Hi, I’m Jenn, a licensed mental health counselor with more than four years of experience working with individuals and groups. I specialize in adult ADHD, LGBTQIA+ identities, substance use, and mood disorders. I love what I do, and I bring that passion to the therapy space for every session. I try to integrate a warm and approachable style using authenticity, humor, and empathy.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Erin Richard

Erin Richard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Tampa, FL


“Through therapy I want to understand each client emotionally and help you be more at peace in your life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Emalee Gabriel

Emalee Gabriel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Tampa, FL


“At Gabriel Counseling, we focus on enhancing the number one relationship in a client's life, the one with yourself.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Barbara Sosa Baladron

Barbara Sosa Baladron

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Tampa, FL


“My goal is to help you explore the issues you struggle with, formulate attainable and realistic goals for you to achieve a steady and gradual recovery...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janine Comegys

Janine Comegys

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“My strengths include my ability to listen empathically and without judgement and help you learn how to feel more positive about yourself and end the frustration of negative thoughts.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Beverly Gaines

Beverly Gaines

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“My approach to therapy is comprehensive and holistic. I believe that change happens within dynamics and while healing is individual, it is not singular.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jamie Klemzak

Jamie Klemzak

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Gulfport, FL


“With more than 25 years of experience in the mental health field, including over two decades as a therapist, I bring a compassionate, collaborative, and down-to-earth approach to therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Regina Nay

Regina Nay

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Tampa, FL


“Within her framework she helps her clients focus on the potential of their inner strength while serving as a guide to their well being.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Laura Hensley

Laura Hensley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“My holistic approach integrates EMDR with various creative therapies to help you unlock your potential and achieve profound personal growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica White

Jessica White

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Tampa, FL


Jessica is a licensed, dual certified therapist specializing in emotional and relationship needs for individuals and couples. She provides a relaxing environment, listening to clients' experiences and their goals for themselves or their relationship. She shares insight and and practical strategies to use immediately after the appointment. She's accepting, collaborative, encouraging, non judgmental, and motivating to her clients.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Mottern

Michelle Mottern

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“At the core of my practice is the belief that everyone deserves to feel supported, understood, and equipped to thrive.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Michael Mazucci-Mambala

Michael Mazucci-Mambala

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“Michael specializes in trauma — helping people process what happened to them, not just manage the symptoms it left behind — and works with substance use as part of that same picture, not a separate problem to be handled elsewhere.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Susan Schaill

Susan Schaill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • St. Petersburg, FL


“I believe that truly effective care begins with listening, really listening to each person's story without judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tara Payne

Tara Payne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Tampa, FL


Tara Payne is the owner and founder of Payne Influential Mental Health. She is a board-certified

Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner (PMHNP). She obtained her Master of Science in

Nursing from the University of South Alabama. Tara has been a Registered Nurse for almost 20

years in which she has been devoted to helping and treating patients with a variety of conditions.

She has specialized in critical care, mental health, and several other acute care specialties. Tara is a Perinatal Mental Health provider through PSI (Postpartum Support International) as well as a Trauma Certified provider. Tara has learned how vital mental health is when it comes to treating a patient as a “whole” person. This has driven her passion to help serve the mental health community and those in need of mental health management.

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PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Glenda Findlay Rose

Glenda Findlay Rose

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Tampa, FL


I believe everyone deserves a safe place to feel heard, supported, and understood. I earned my Master's degree in Counseling from Webster University and tailor therapy to each person's unique needs and goals. My hope is that you'll feel comfortable, encouraged, and empowered as we work together toward healing and lasting change.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kelvin Rivera

Kelvin Rivera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • New Port Richey, FL


“I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who believes therapy should feel like a human connection, not a script.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Andrea Taylor

Andrea Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Tampa, FL


“Depending on a client's needs, I pull from several therapeutic modalities including Solution-Focused therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Exposure response Prevention Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Problem-Solving Models,...”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Charley Rodich

Charley Rodich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Tampa, FL


“I provide a safe, judgement free space where you can hit pause, breathe, and unpack whatever's on your mind.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kelly Holbert

Kelly Holbert

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Trinity, FL


“I take an easygoing, patient-focused approach to create an environment where you can feel comfortable being yourself.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Damianakis

Angela Damianakis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • New Port Richey, FL


“Catering to insightful and outcome driven individuals who desire to explore more deeply their life experiences through purposeful communication, thoughtful action, and self reflection.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Katie Hancock

Katie Hancock

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Tampa, FL


I offers a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic experience grounded in genuine connection and collaboration. I work with adolescents and adults, and I am especially passionate about supporting you in deepening self-understanding, fostering harmony within yourself and in your relationships, and building a life that reflects your values and sense of purpose. I bring experience from many years of working in multiple levels of dual-diagnosis care. I have been a registered yoga teacher for 10 years, and enjoy incorporating mind–body practices into therapeutic work.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Verla Barrow

Verla Barrow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Tampa, FL


“I provide a warm, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel safe to explore difficult thoughts and emotions.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Caridad Guerra

Caridad Guerra

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Tampa, FL


“Life can be overwhelming at times and it can feel like your drowning. It's in these times we find out how resilient and strong we truly are.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stacy Bishop

Stacy Bishop

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Tampa, FL


Hi! I am a fully licensed mental health therapist. I have been in the business of helping people for over 15 years. I am direct and solution oriented, but will not rush the process.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Virginia Fundora

Dr. Virginia Fundora

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Tampa, FL


“My approach is warm, empathic, and collaborative, creating a space where you feel truly seen and heard.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Swauger

Jessica Swauger

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • New Port Richey, FL


“My goal is to offer a safe, respectful, and supportive space where patients feel comfortable sharing their experiences and concerns.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Perry Melton

Perry Melton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • New Port Richey, FL


“I use a mixture of therapy types that best fits the individual to provide the best outcome possible.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sarah Roof

Sarah Roof

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • New Port Richey, FL


As a licensed clinician, I focus on meeting with clients who suffer from trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and mood disorders. I also help those who just need someone to talk to about life stressors and life decisions. I believe in assisting clients in finding their internal strengths and overcoming stressors. I offer both telehealth and in person options for therapy sessions depending on which you would prefer.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Alyssa Stead

Alyssa Stead

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • New Port Richey, FL


I am experienced in addressing eating disorders, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma. I have assisted those with substance use challenges, and people simply ready to make some changes. I am a supportive, compassionate counselor and am ready to process your thoughts and feelings with you, to help you live the life you want to live.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sarah Griffin-Ortiz

Sarah Griffin-Ortiz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Tampa, FL


“I believe therapy should feel like a space where healing feels possible, even during life's most difficult seasons.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nonata Calcines

Nonata Calcines

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Tampa, FL


“My approach blends evidence-based therapy with a whole-person perspective, exploring how stress, life experiences, and daily habits impact your mental health and overall well-being.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Sipiczky

Amanda Sipiczky

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • New Port Richey, FL


“I work with adults across Florida and Massachusetts who are navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and life transitions.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Juliay Tippett

Juliay Tippett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Trinity, FL


“I approach therapy with the client's need in mind... I am eclectic in my therapy because I believe there is not just one model or method that fixes ALL issues.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dana Adams

Dana Adams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Trinity, FL


“I have extensive training and experience in providing therapy to those who have experienced trauma and the effects of trauma including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss, abuse and neglect, stress and life transitions, and the...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Oussama Halty

Oussama Halty

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Tampa, FL


“My goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Clearwater, FL

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Clearwater, FL
There are over 153 therapists in Clearwater, FL accepting new patients.
153+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Trauma
  • 94%Depression
  • 86%PTSD
  • 84%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 87%Cigna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 63%Ascension
  • 56%Oscar
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 12%Spanish
  • 1%Greek
  • 1%American Sign Language
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 99%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 84%Woman
  • 16%Man
License types
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  • 46%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 26%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 15%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 7%Licensed Psychologist
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 24%Family therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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