Find a therapist in Port Charlotte, FL — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Port Charlotte, FL accepting new patients
Connect with compassionate mental health providers in Port Charlotte who understand your unique needs. Headway's 9,123 licensed providers serve the entire area including Charlotte Harbor neighborhoods, offering both talk therapy and medication management with insurance coverage and appointments as soon as next day.
Have you been feeling stuck in your thoughts, in your relationships, or in life as a whole? Do you experience unmanageable stress or anxiety? Or do you experience what seems like a loop of intrusive thoughts, then repetitive behaviors or habits that lead you to believe that you may have OCD? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you don’t have to go this path alone. Together, we can begin a transformative journey, where treatment becomes your pathway to greater relief.
Clients should know that I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of healthcare experience, including extensive work in inpatient psychiatric stabilization, crisis services, and dual-diagnosis treatment. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan.
My practice is grounded in creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. I am deeply committed to helping clients improve their emotional well-being, strengthen resilience, and achieve greater balance and fulfillment in their lives.
My name is Tom Kauffmann and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I was awarded a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Utah in 2015, where I attended classes on their campus in Salt Lake City. I also graduated from a one year licensed alcohol and drug counseling program (LADC) in 2013 at the same university prior to getting my Master's degree. I specialize in using cognitive behavioral techniques and strategies to help folks investigate how they think about things.
I earned both my Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work Degrees from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. I am licensed in the state of New York. I am a dedicated professional with a passion for working with individuals, couples, and families.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing telehealth care for adults throughout Florida. With over 8 years of nursing experience, I offer supportive and personalized care for ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, with bilingual services available in English and Spanish.
I am a licensed psychologist with 20 years of experience providing therapy to adults. I specialize in helping people feel more confident in themselves and in their relationships.
People often work with me in times of change such as a break up or a new relationship, job stress, parenting, or a new stage in life. I also enjoy working with women experiencing perinatal issues and caregivers/care partners of loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease.
About our therapists serving Port Charlotte, FL
- 98%Anxiety
- 92%Depression
- 87%Stress management
- 77%Relationship issues
- 77%Trauma
- 99%Aetna
- 91%Cigna
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 60%Ascension
- 49%United Healthcare
- 98%English
- 19%Spanish
- 2%Haitian Creole
- 1%French
- 1%Portuguese
- 85%Online only
- 15%In-person or online
- 83%Woman
- 17%Man
- 40%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 27%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 8%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 8%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 6%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 100%Individual therapy
- 34%Family therapy
- 24%Couples therapy
- 15%Child or adolescent 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 Mental Health Therapist in Port Charlotte
Searching for therapists in Port Charlotte starts with finding someone whose training fits what you want support with. People often look for therapy care in Port Charlotte for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, or stress. As you compare therapists, look for specialties and approaches that match your needs, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, family therapy, or couples counseling. A therapist’s profile can help you understand who they work with, what concerns they focus on, and what sessions may be like.
In a smaller city like Port Charlotte, local appointment options may be more limited than in larger Florida markets. Virtual therapy can expand your choices while still connecting you with a therapist licensed in Florida. As you narrow your search, consider appointment availability, whether the therapist offers in-person or virtual sessions, and whether a free phone consultation is available. Reading bios before booking can also help you compare communication style, background, and approach across therapists, counselors, psychologists, and other licensed mental health professionals.
Therapy in Port Charlotte can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower your session costs and make care easier to plan for. Headway helps you find therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, verify your benefits, and see an estimated cost before you book. You can browse therapists in Port Charlotte, review profiles, 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.
If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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