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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Lithia, FL

Find Aetna-covered mental health support in Lithia, Florida with Headway's network of 9,564 licensed providers. Sessions start as low as $0 with your Aetna plan, available in-person or virtually within two weeks.

Quinton Clawson

Quinton Clawson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away

120 East Pine Street, Lakeland, FL

“I seek to help my clients share their stories in a comfortable, non-judgmental, and safe environment so that they can process their experiences and find a path to a brighter future.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Energetic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Genci Shkembi- Doctor In Nursing Practice, Pmhnp

Genci Shkembi- Doctor In Nursing Practice, Pmhnp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away

905 South Missouri Avenue, Lakeland, FL

“I am passionate about helping my patients achieve balance in their lives and utilize a holistic and all-encompassing approach.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Energetic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Angelique Sever

Angelique Sever

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away

13007 Summerfield Square Drive, Riverview, FL

You don’t have to navigate this alone.


I’m a Licensed Mental Health and ART trauma therapist passionate about helping adults and teens manage the overwhelming challenges of life—whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply feeling stuck.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Mamie Lumpkin-Gordon

Mamie Lumpkin-Gordon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away

936 East Parker Street, Lakeland, FL

“I partner with the client to heal and to become the best version of themselves, I specialize in trauma...”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Madelene Roserie-Hargrove

Madelene Roserie-Hargrove

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away

936 East Parker Street, Lakeland, FL

“My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping you build a more connected and empowered life.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Jones-Mccoy

Laura Jones-Mccoy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away

8066 North 56th Street, Tampa, FL

“Clients should expect to take away a sense of peace and comfort knowing that their voice has been heard.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue

Dr. Eva Okereke-Enechukwu

Dr. Eva Okereke-Enechukwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away

2404 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland, FL

“Each individual is unique and deserves to be treated as such. My goal is to support you in taking the time to truly understand yourself, your strengths, and your challenges...”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

Shidelle Watson

Shidelle Watson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away

300 East Madison Street, Tampa, FL

“My goal is to create a welcoming space where you can speak openly, ask questions, and take an active role in your care.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

Shelly Khaldi

Shelly Khaldi

Therapist

In-person • 20 mi away

300 South Hyde Park Avenue, Tampa, FL

“I will help you name what is actually happening, then we build a plan you can use on a Tuesday afternoon and not just in my office.”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders,

Challenging, Empowering, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Chivon Cowart

Chivon Cowart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away

1000 North Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL

“I'm a diverse & creative therapist who is passionate about helping people rise above unfortunate obstacles in order to achieve their goals & aspirations.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Brett Cobb

Brett Cobb

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away

611 West Bay Street, Tampa, FL

“I bring a deep study of strong, evidence-based therapeutic skills, strategies, and wisdom traditions to support you making your best choices.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Direct, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Leah Ratcliff

Leah Ratcliff

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away

1200 West Platt Street, Tampa, FL

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and founder of Roots Healing Alliance, where I help individuals and couples do deeper, meaningful healing work. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and relationship patterns, using a mix of insight-based and body-centered approaches. My style is warm, direct, and real. You won’t get a “therapist mask,” but someone who’s genuinely in it with you. I’ll support you while also gently challenging you to grow. My goal is to help you better understand yourself and create lasting, authentic change.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

David Shields

David Shields

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away

1200 West Platt Street, Tampa, FL

“I offer a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic setting. Together, we explore the specific challenges you are facing which impede your ability to live life to its fullest.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Sarah Griffin-Ortiz

Sarah Griffin-Ortiz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away

1200 West Platt Street, Tampa, FL

“I believe therapy should feel like a space where healing feels possible, even during life's most difficult seasons.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Panic disorders,

Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Amber Sheffield

Amber Sheffield

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away

501 South Dakota Avenue, Tampa, FL

“I use an eclectic approach, pulling from different methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, brainspotting, and solution-focused techniques...”

Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

Kayla Hoag Heath

Kayla Hoag Heath

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away

5009 North Central Avenue, Tampa, FL

“I believe healing happens when clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to explore both the challenges they face and the strengths they already possess.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Vega

Veronica Vega

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away

10500 University Center Drive, Tampa, FL

“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.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Dr. Lynne Santiago

Dr. Lynne Santiago

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away

6421 North Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL

“I have developed qualities that help me build strong therapeutic relationships with my clients, and skills to tailor treatment using various psychological and counseling approaches to meet individual needs.”

Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss,

Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Elizabeth Guinea

Elizabeth Guinea

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away

1725 West Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Tampa, FL

“I work hard to provide a respectful, kind, efficient, open, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel truly seen and heard.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Challenging, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Justin Marx

Justin Marx

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away

1725 West Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Tampa, FL

“I practice depth psychology, which is focused on getting to the root of your issues. Not just working on the symptoms.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Shamika Gaskin

Shamika Gaskin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away

4144 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL

“You can understand what you need to do differently and still struggle to figure out how to make that change.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

Verla Barrow

Verla Barrow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away

4144 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL

“I provide a warm, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel safe to explore difficult thoughts and emotions.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Andrew Donica

Andrew Donica

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away

4144 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL

“Therapy isn't about "fixing" you - you're are not broken. It's about giving yourself the chance to feel more whole, more empowered, and more connected to who you are.”

Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues,

Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tara Payne

Tara Payne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away

3502 Henderson Boulevard, 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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ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caitlin Adcock

Caitlin Adcock

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away

730 South Sterling Avenue, Tampa, FL

“I believe therapy should be a place where you can show up as you are — without having to have everything figured out first.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Jessica White

Jessica White

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away

3825 Henderson Boulevard, 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.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Conti

Jessica Conti

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away

15310 Amberly Drive, Tampa, FL

“I consider myself to be a healer of the mind, body, and spirit, tapping in to my own personal experiences and training to be of service to others, to invoke positive change.”

Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roman Fox

Roman Fox

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away

16120 North Florida Avenue, Lutz, FL

“I care less about labels and more about you — your story, your values, and what a meaningful life looks like from where you're sitting.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Creative, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

Dr. Virginia Fundora

Dr. Virginia Fundora

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away

1311 North Church Avenue, Tampa, FL

“My approach is warm, empathic, and collaborative, creating a space where you feel truly seen and heard.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Ascension


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Trevor Runge

Trevor Runge

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away

4144 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL

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.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Barbara Sosa Baladron

Barbara Sosa Baladron

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away

4100 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL

“My clients can expect a compassionate, warm, respectful, empathetic, and safe therapeutic environment where your thoughts are explored and challenged, meaningful questions are asked, and treatment goals are formulated...”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marlie Stuart

Marlie Stuart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away

4100 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL

“Therapy is a collaborative process where you're the expert on you and I'm the expert on mental health.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, OCD,

Challenging, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Brewerton

Lauren Brewerton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away

4100 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL

“I believe that my clients are the experts in their lives and I help to empower them to heal and grow.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Direct, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emalee Gabriel

Emalee Gabriel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away

2005 Pan Am Circle, Tampa, FL

“At Gabriel Counseling, we focus on enhancing the number one relationship in a client's life, the one with yourself.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Creative, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Susan Posada

Dr. Susan Posada

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away

110 West Country Club Drive, Tampa, FL

“Dr. Susan provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients feel emotionally safe to share their struggles.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Providence Health Plan

Amber Screen

Amber Screen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away

4720 Cleveland Heights Boulevard, Lakeland, FL

“I listen attentively and assist families/individuals in reaching their desired goals. Once an agreed upon plan is drafted, I continually track progress so individuals recognize their growth along the way.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Relationship issues

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Amy Allen

Amy Allen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away

8911 Regents Park Drive, Tampa, FL

“As a licensed mental health counselor, I have experience with children, individuals, couples, and families.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Christie Pickett

Christie Pickett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away

8905 Regents Park Drive, Tampa, FL

“I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Dr. Bianca Crudup

Dr. Bianca Crudup

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away

8911 Regents Park Drive, Tampa, FL

“With a background in health psychology and rehabilitation psychology, I enjoy helping individuals work through challenges associated with chronic illness, weight loss/obesity, disability, anxiety, depression, and more.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Courtney Crowley

Courtney Crowley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away

5331 Primrose Lake Circle, Tampa, FL

“My goal is to build on each client's strengths while working collaboratively to achieve their meaningful goals.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension,

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