Find a therapist in Melbourne, FL — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Melbourne, FL accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Melbourne, Florida across neighborhoods like Downtown, Eau Gallie, and Suntree. Headway connects you with 9,863 licensed providers offering flexible in-person and virtual sessions. Many patients pay as little as $0 per session with insurance coverage.
Whether you are carrying the weight of trauma, feeling worn down by anxiety or depression, or working through a painful loss or a strained relationship, you deserve a space where you feel understood and genuinely supported. I am Shanda, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 28 years of experience walking alongside adults, couples, and families through life's hardest seasons. My style is open-minded, empowering, and solution-oriented. I will meet you with warmth and without judgment, and I focus on real, practical steps forward. When you are ready, I would be honored to see if we are a good fit.
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.
Refined Beginnings Counseling takes the focus off of issues and highlights solutions. Refined Beginnings Counseling LLC supports an environment that is least restrictive, provides for confidentiality, and convenience by offering tele-mental health services in Florida and both tele-mental health and office visits to clients in Georgia.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Professional Mental Health Clinician, and Life Coach with over 25 years of experience providing inpatient and outpatient mental health therapy, as well as more than 30 years of working alongside individuals to help them create meaningful and lasting change in their lives. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Florida State University, a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Georgia, and I am an active member of the Phi Alpha Honor Society.
I believe that the most powerful change happens when clients feel safe, accepted, and empowered to be themselves. My ideal client is motivated, engaged, and open to self-reflection—but in truth, everyone is welcome in my practice. Whether you’re struggling with past trauma, navigating current challenges, or simply looking to grow, my goal is to provide a supportive, judgment-free space where we can work together toward your goals. More importantly, EVERYONE is welcome to my practice!
Hi there, I'm Yanela, a bilingual LMHC with previous experience and a background in art therapy approach as a creative healing process.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults using a mix of evidence-based approaches and creative techniques to support emotional growth.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Melbourne, FL
- 100%Anxiety
- 88%Stress management
- 88%Depression
- 88%Family issues
- 84%Relationship issues
- 100%Aetna
- 100%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 84%Ascension
- 68%Providence Health Plan
- 100%English
- 12%Spanish
- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only
- 92%Woman
- 8%Man
- 56%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 32%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 8%Licensed Psychologist
- 4%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 100%Individual therapy
- 52%Child or adolescent therapy
- 36%Family therapy
- 24%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
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 Melbourne
Searching for therapists in Melbourne starts with knowing what kind of care fits your needs. Therapists may support concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, stress, and life transitions. As you compare options, look for a therapist whose listed specialties match what you want to focus on. Bios can also show whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, or couples therapy.
Melbourne is a smaller coastal city, so local in-person availability may vary by neighborhood and schedule. Virtual therapy can expand your options while still letting you work with a therapist licensed in Florida. When narrowing your search, consider appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, session format, and whether a free phone consultation is available. Reading profiles before you book can help you understand a therapist’s communication style, experience, and what sessions may look like.
Therapy in Melbourne can be a significant cost without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before your first visit. Headway helps you search for therapists who match your preferences, verify your insurance, see estimated out-of-pocket costs, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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