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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Lakeland, FL


Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Lakeland, FL
Trauma and PTSD support in Lakeland through evidence-based therapies like EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Headway connects you with 8,549 licensed providers who specialize in trauma recovery, offering flexible virtual or in-person sessions with copay estimates starting low.
Genci Shkembi- Doctor In Nursing Practice, Pmhnp
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Lakeland, FL
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.
Hi, I’m Leighann! I’m so glad you’re here, and I look forward to meeting you. I received my master’s degree in counseling psychology from Saint Leo University in 2008 and have spent my career helping people navigate life’s challenges, heal, and create meaningful change.
My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and individualized.
Hi! I'm Alisa. I have always valued the importance of community and I truly believe no one is meant to get through life and the challenges that come with it, alone.
About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Lakeland, FL



- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 92%Trauma
- 85%Stress management

- 100%Aetna
- 96%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 77%Ascension
- 73%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

- 96%English
- 8%Spanish

- 100%In-person or online

- 77%Woman
- 19%Man
- 4%Non-binary

- 50%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 27%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 12%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 4%Licensed Psychologist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 27%Child or adolescent therapy
- 23%Family therapy
- 19%Couples therapy
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