Find a therapist in Lithia, FL — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Lithia, FL accepting new patients
Mental health support is available now in Lithia and surrounding areas including Valrico, Brandon, and Plant City. Connect with 9,916 warm, affirming providers through Headway for flexible in-person or virtual sessions with many insurance plans accepted.
I believe therapy is a collaborative journey—not a quick fix. If you or your child are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by stress, anxiety, or past experiences, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with adults and children, bringing warmth, compassion, and a strengths-based approach to each session. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore challenges, reconnect with their strengths, and move toward a more fulfilling life. I integrate trauma-informed practices and, when it feels helpful, nature-based techniques to support grounding, perspective, and growth. I’m here to guide and empower you—while helping you take meaningful, practical steps forward.
Are you ready to go from surviving to thriving? I am a Holistic Mental Health Expert & Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapist with 20 years of experience. I offer scientific evidence-based, naturopathic treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma and other mental health issues. Together we will heal unresolved childhood emotional wounds, trauma, PTSD, Complex -PTSD & remove psychological blocks & barriers. Offering options in mindfulness skills training, meditation, EMDR and somatic treatment for nervous system regulation.
Experienced Mental Health Practitioner
Graduate of the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the State of Florida since 2002
I bring a high level of warmth, intelligence, sensitivity and experience to the table. I invite you to contact me to discuss your particular concern.
Areas of particular specialties include:
- Difficult or narcissistic parents or partners.
- Gender Dysphoria.
You are too stressed. You wake up in the morning and wonder if you will have a better day. Things used to be much better, easier to cope. Are you going to make it through the day without the recurring depression and anxiety? Will she (he) get on your nerves again? Will this be another day to feel like a failure or loser?
You must do something to make it better. I have the proven methods to banish anxiety and depression and improve relationships. If this relates to you, you need to talk to me.
Hello, I'm Dr. Karen Shatz, I am committed to guiding individuals through the intricate interplay of societal influences on personal narratives. With expertise in identity exploration, relationship dynamics, and self-empowerment, my approach aims to provide a warm, collaborative space for you to challenge and reshape limiting beliefs. I'm here to empower you to navigate life's complexities authentically. Ready to embark on a transformative journey? Contact me for support in deconstructing societal influences and shaping your unique narrative.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I believe that taking even small steps towards addressing your mental health can be life changing. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. I have been working in the mental health field since 2014, Licensed since 2022. Currently my focus is addressing anxiety related symptoms for children ages 7 to adults, and ADHD related symptoms and behaviors for children ages 7 to adults.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Over the past 10 years I have worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor, Group Facilitator, Counseling families, Individuals, The Sheltered Homeless population, First Responders, and the geriatric population. I have also worked with children who are in the foster care system. I have experience in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, Behavior issues, and other areas as well.
I am an experienced psychotherapist in private practice for 15 years. I provide couples, family and individual therapy. As a couples therapist, I see couples that have destructive unhealthy and ineffective commuication patterns. Their inability to communicate effectively will lead to further deterioration with unresolved conflicts in their relationship, I also work with individual's who experience Anxiety, and depression. Sometimes, we just don't know why you feel sad, depressed or out of sorts
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Lithia, FL
- 97%Anxiety
- 92%Depression
- 84%Stress management
- 82%Trauma
- 75%PTSD
- 98%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 82%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 69%Ascension
- 67%United Healthcare
- 98%English
- 11%Spanish
- 2%German
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
- 77%Woman
- 21%Man
- 2%Non-binary
- 59%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 26%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 2%Licensed Psychologist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
- 18%Family therapy
Frequently asked questions
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Lithia
Searching for therapists in Lithia starts with finding someone whose experience fits what you want support with. Therapists may focus on concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions. As you compare options, look for training, specialties, and approaches that match your needs. A therapist’s bio can help you understand whether they use approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or other methods that may fit what you are looking for.
In a smaller community like Lithia, local appointment options may be more limited than in nearby areas like Valrico, Brandon, or Plant City. Virtual therapy can expand your search while still letting you work with a therapist licensed in Florida. It also helps to compare practical details like appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, session format, and whether a free phone consultation is available. Reading profiles before booking can show how a therapist describes their style, what sessions may look like, and who they most often support.
Therapy in Lithia can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for therapists who match your preferences, review estimated costs after adding your insurance details, and book directly when you are ready. Every therapist listed is accepting new patients, making it easier to find someone who fits your needs, schedule, and coverage.
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