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Bipolar disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Lakeland, FL
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Top bipolar disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Lakeland, FL
Managing mood swings, mania, and depressive episodes requires specialized support. Headway connects Lakeland residents with 3,996 licensed providers experienced in bipolar disorder treatment, including cognitive behavioral therapy, medication management, and mood stabilization strategies. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, often with availability within days.
“I love the work I do because I get ride along side of where your journey is taking you and see the growth and change and recover...”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My communication style is warm, compassionate, and approachable, creating a safe and supportive space where you can feel heard and understood.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I provide cognitive-behavioral therapy while incorporating mindfulness and strengths-based techniques.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Genci Shkembi- Doctor In Nursing Practice, Pmhnp
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Lakeland, FL
“I am passionate about helping my patients achieve balance in their lives and utilize a holistic and all-encompassing approach.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I have worked with various populations who have diverse backgrounds including trauma, personality disorders, anxiety, and depression.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My approach is patient-centered and focused on medication management as a tool to help improve daily functioning and overall quality of life.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mirtha Alvarez Acevedo
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Winter Haven, FL
A Florida and Polk County native, Mirtha is a graduate of Frostproof High School. She is board certified as both a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and an Autonomous Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. She earned a Bachelor's of Nursing from Polk State and a Master's of Nursing from USF. In 2023 Mirtha earned a Post Master's Certification in Psychiatry from Florida Atlantic University. However, her journey as a mental health provider began in 2020 when she became certified through the Academy of Christian Counseling, as a mental health coach. Then in January of 2025 she became an active member of the Order of Saint Luke (OSL) a healing ministry.
Mirtha has nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare. Her passion is caring for individuals struggling with mental health issues. She has been volunteering with the youth in her community for over 7 years and also has experience working in a domestic violence shelter with victims of trauma.
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness in my practice.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“You should expect an environment where are you free to express positive and negative feedback about your counselor's style or direction of treatment without worrying that they will get upset or offended.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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“My guiding principle in counseling is to identify the clients concerns and problems and develop a custom treatment plan to address the problems with clear, realistic objective with real interventions to meet treatment goals.”
Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“As a military veteran I am familiar with military culture which includes being culturally competent to a wide variety of beliefs and struggles.”
Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I have several approaches that I use to help clients depending on what one may be dealing with at the time.”
Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida who has been practicing for twelve years after receiving my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My clinical area of expertise is treating survivors of abuse and trauma.
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I combine practical tools with deeper emotional work to help clients heal from trauma, build insight, and feel more grounded and in control of their lives.”
Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach blends evidence-based psychiatric care with mind-body-informed strategies, guided by a focus on nervous system health and holistic well-being.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Ms. Morgan relies on a treatment approach that is specifically tailored to each clients individuals symptoms, needs, and lifestyle.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I intertwine CBT with attachment-based therapy as it requires the individual to dig in deep to explore the root cause of their problems to move forward in their lives.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I offer a relaxed environment with a professional, kind listener who is skilled in empowering them during challenging times.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is for each client to know they have a safe environment to share how they are feeling and work on learning techniques to reach their maximum Potential.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“With goal setting, clients are provided a chance to become active participants in their therapy process, which promotes increased confidence and ways to measure progress.”
Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a working mother, I understand how stressful life can be, and growing up in a family affected by anxiety and depression has given me a deep personal understanding of how mental health impacts everyday life.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I pride myself in providing interactive, compassionate care. We will work together to develop positive strategies in working through your areas of concern.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I chose to become an LMFT because our early family experiences shape who we are, and strengthening relationships can create lasting change for individuals, couples, and future generations.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“She specializes in helping clients who experience issues with: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Behavioral concerns, Relationships, Family concerns, Life Transitions, Trauma, and Personal Growth.”
Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“As a licensed mental health counselor, I have experience with children, individuals, couples, and families.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
“I create a warm and welcoming environment as i am passionate about reducing the stigma in mental health...”
Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I bring diverse experiences from private practice and 10 years in substance abuse treatment, specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions.”
Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“She advocates, educates and utilizes the best and latest research, experience and intuition to select best interventions in order to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I understand how it feels to be lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of the next step, and my passion is helping people find hope and clarity when life feels heavy.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
If you are seeking an alternative to traditional psychiatric care — especially after feeling broken, unheard, or powerless — I want you to know that change is possible. Life can feel like turbulent waves, and surface-level symptom reduction is rarely enough. Together, with or without medication, we will explore how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact, helping you replace external control with inner direction and discover the calm beneath the waves. My goal is to guide and empower you until I am no longer needed.
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide a warm, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel safe to explore difficult thoughts and emotions.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is that you and I are working together to reduce the issues that you are coming into therapy for.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a welcoming, supportive environment where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable discussing what brings you to treatment.”
Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Sleep disorder, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe in a holistic approach to care, considering the physical, emotional, and social aspects of each individual's health.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Clients should expect to take away a sense of peace and comfort knowing that their voice has been heard.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“At Gabriel Counseling, we focus on enhancing the number one relationship in a client's life, the one with yourself.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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...”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to help children, adolescents, adults, and their families feel empowered, equipped, and capable to handle life's challenges.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I combine evidence-based psychotherapy techniques with thoughtful medication management, using a holistic and developmentally informed framework.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My interest in psychiatric nursing stems from a deep appreciation for human resilience and the power of mental health support in improving lives.”
Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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About our providers for bipolar disorder support in Lakeland, FL
Number of therapists serving Lakeland, FL
4,008+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Bipolar disorder
- 99%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 85%PTSD
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 94%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 69%Ascension
- 53%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
- 98%English
- 19%Spanish
- 4%Haitian Creole
- 2%French
- 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
- 85%Online only
- 15%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 79%Woman
- 21%Man
License types
- 34%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 24%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 22%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 6%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 5%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 38%Family therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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