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Sanford residents with Aetna coverage can find affordable therapy through Headway, with copays ranging from $0-$25. Connect with experienced providers across the city's neighborhoods who offer convenient virtual or in-person sessions.
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe that hope and healing are possible for everyone. My counseling approach is grounded in the belief that meaningful change can occur when individuals, couples, and families partner with a compassionate, skilled therapist who provides effective support and practical mental health resources. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can gain insight, build resilience, and work toward their goals. I look forward to the opportunity to meet and work with you.
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Florida Blue Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Oxford, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
You deserve a space where you can say the hard thing out loud and not be judged for it. Whether you're a man who was never taught how to talk about any of this, someone rebuilding after alcohol or substance use, carrying grief you haven't had room to feel, or living with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, or stress that never fully switches off, you can bring it here and we'll work with it.
Outside of work I'm watching sports and playing basketball. I also appreciate time at the beach.
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Solutions and progress are key therapy. Processing in a safe environment. Marriage, pre marriage, abusive power, pornography and sex dependencies, and Christian issues are specialties allowing growth without judgement or shame.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
“The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” — Mulan
For the past five years, I have been honored to walk alongside my clients as they navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and self-esteem issues. I also work with clients struggling with mood disorders, OCD, and personality disorders, amongst other conditions. My journey in this field began with my education at the University of Central Florida, where I built the foundation for my clinical practice. It has been my mission to create a space where you can be yourself and we can work together towards healing.
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
I’m Amanda, and I became a therapist because I believe everyone deserves a place where they can show up exactly as they are. I bring warmth, authenticity, and even a bit of humor into the room when it feels right. I want you to feel genuinely seen—not judged—and supported in whatever you’re working through.
I’ve been in the counseling field for over 15 years and hold a PhD in Counselor Education from the University of Tennessee. My experience ranges from private practice and telehealth to correctional mental health, hospitals, and leadership roles in community programs. A. Simms Resume copy
I work with adults experiencing mood challenges, anxiety, identity concerns, life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ experiences, as well as individuals who are justice-involved or adjusting to major life changes. My approach integrates CBT, ACT, and Reality Therapy, giving us room to explore both deeper patterns and practical skills.
Clients describe me as encouraging, steady, and real—someone who helps them feel grounded and capable while taking meaningful steps toward a more balanced and authentic life.
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Hi there! I’m so glad you found your way here, I’m Merlyn. What drew me to therapy wasn’t theory, but the quiet moment when someone feels safe enough to exhale, speak their truth, and realize they were never too much to be understood. Healing isn’t about fixing yourself; it’s about understanding the parts of you that had to fight, protect, and survive.
I also provide Christian-integrated counseling for women who share this faith, helping you explore your struggles through both science and Scripture, where psychology and God’s truth work together beautifully. This blend honors both emotional and spiritual healing, creating space for restoration that feels whole and grounded.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida and the founder of Merlyn Asencio Psychotherapy & Wellness, LLC. I specialize in working with high-functioning women, the ones who appear composed, capable, and self-aware, yet feel anxious, disconnected, or exhausted on the inside. As the creator of The Merlyn MethodTM, I combine attachment-based EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and narrative therapy to help you reconnect with your voice, rebuild confidence, and experience peace that lasts beyond the session.
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Let’s get UNSTUCK. Therapy doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, and healing and growth don’t have to come through more pain.
You may understand exactly what's causing a certain feeling or response and yet it still happens. You know you're safe but your mind/body responds as though you are not. You know you are capable but something keeps getting in the way.
I work with adults, teens, and children navigating trauma, anxiety, fears and phobias, guilt, shame, fear of judgement, grief, life transitions, perinatal experiences, and performance-related stressors. I also work with people who recognize something is getting in the way of how they'd like to be and are interested in accessing and perhaps expanding their potential.
Many of the people I work with have already put a lot of thought and effort into feeling better and gaining insight. You don’t have to have it figured out before you get here. My clients tend to be curious, motivated, and open to coloring a little outside of the lines. They often appreciate an active therapeutic process focused on creating clarity and change.
Sometimes the goal is deep relief from something painful. Sometimes it’s greater confidence, freedom, or the ability to show up more fully as yourself.
I’m a Rapid Resolution Therapy Certified Specialist and a National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, with additional training in Brainspotting and other experiential and strength-based approaches.
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anger management, Anxiety, Diabetes, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Stress management, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Florida Blue Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Florida Blue Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Welcome. Seeking support can feel difficult, especially when you're managing overwhelming emotions, relationship stress, painful experiences, or simply feeling disconnected from the life you want to live. I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, PTSD, women's issues, and challenges related to self-esteem, life transitions, and relationships. I understand that healing looks different for everyone, and I believe therapy should provide a space where you feel safe, respected, and genuinely understood. Whether you're struggling with day-to-day stress, navigating the impact of past experiences, or trying to make sense of difficult emotions, my goal is to help you gain insight, strengthen coping skills, and build a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling. Together, we can create meaningful change while honoring your unique experiences, strengths, and goals.
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Welcome to Brain Balance Psychiatry, an integrative psychiatric model, based on provider-client alliance. Experience a collaborative partnership where you feel supported and empowered by your provider.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
I’m Karina Smith, LCSW, founder of Bloom Haven Therapeutic Services❀. I specialize in working with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions related to relationships, career shifts, and family dynamics. I also support individuals experiencing the lasting impact of trauma or feeling stuck in patterns that are difficult to break.
My work is grounded in EMDR, DBT-informed therapy, somatic approaches, CBT mindfulness-based practices and more! I’m also an advocate serving on the PAIMI Council for Disability Rights Florida.
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, Oxford, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
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Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Aetna — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.
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