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Top United Healthcare-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Sarasota, FL

Whether you're in downtown Sarasota, Siesta Key, or South Sarasota, Headway makes mental health accessible with UnitedHealthcare coverage. Patients save an average of 75% on sessions, with copays between $0-$40 and providers available within two weeks.

Melissa Dardiz

Melissa Dardiz

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, and women's mental health...”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Iren Royter

Iren Royter

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I truly believe healing happens in a space where you feel safe, seen, and not judged - and that's the space I create for every client.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues,

Direct, Empowering, Energetic

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Dr. Denise Carballea

Dr. Denise Carballea

Psychologist

Virtual • Florida


“I create a space where you can feel genuinely heard while also receiving practical tools and clear guidance.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Florida Blue,

Vanessa Balous

Vanessa Balous

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Orange City, FL


“I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Ileana Dominguez Baute

Ileana Dominguez Baute

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person

14707 South Dixie Highway, Palmetto Bay, FL

“I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with background experience as medical doctor from my home country, Cuba.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Lidice Duran Hernandez

Lidice Duran Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Weston, FL


“I will strive to provide a supportive and inclusive environment, centered around you, where you can feel safe and heard.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Katrina Verdon

Katrina Verdon

Psychologist

Virtual • Fort Lauderdale, FL


“My goal is to help regain hope, improve mental health, and gain new skills to give clients the ability to live the life they want to live.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Rebecha Sullivan

Rebecha Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I am an LCSW with over 20 years of experience. I have worked as a school social worker and then as a forensic interviewer for most of my career, while also maintaining a small private practice throughout. I work mostly with teens and adults experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, trauma, life transitions (college, marriage, parenting, divorce, moving, etc). I practice a nonjudgmental, empathetic approach. I can be helpful with practical solutions and strategies. I aim for you to feel heard and hopeful after every session.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Jaron Cotton

Jaron Cotton

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Hard work, personal growth, and self-exploration is what distinguishes psychotherapy from everyday support.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Carla Litzsey

Carla Litzsey

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My counseling approach is integrative in which I draw from various counseling modalities to suit each unique client.”

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

Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Dr. Nelson Rivera

Dr. Nelson Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Davie, FL


“I'm a licensed psychotherapist who blends empathy, honesty, and humor to create a space where real change happens.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Johnson Cesar

Johnson Cesar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in social work and therapy, and that experience has shaped how I think about mental health care. I’ve learned that what someone is experiencing is rarely just one thing. Our relationships, environment, past experiences, biology, and daily stressors can all play a role. I became a PMHNP-BC because I wanted to bring medication management into the same thoughtful, whole-person care I had been providing throughout my career.

ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Deborah Smart

Deborah Smart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

4731 Chelsea Court, Kissimmee, FL

“My goal for every session is that you leave feeling at least a little lighter, clearer, or more understood than when you came in.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Dr. Sheetal Verma-Bueche

Dr. Sheetal Verma-Bueche

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe it is important to meet the client where they are and build on the strengths of an individual.”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Stella Vidal

Stella Vidal

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I'm a highly accomplished and experienced licensed mental health counselor and wellness coach. My approach is holistic, addressing, mind, body, and spirit.

As a Latina immigrant,cultural sensitivity is of paramount importance to me.

I'm compassionate by nature and also want the therapeutic experience to be fun. Therapy shouldn't feel like punishment so I use creative ways to keep us moving forward in your healing process.

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

Holistic, Participatory, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Dr. Nadia Jimenez

Dr. Nadia Jimenez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

7710 Northwest 71st Court, Tamarac, FL

“Feeling validated, heard and understood. They can take away the feeling of empowerment and feelings of direction.”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nnamdi Ofoeze

Nnamdi Ofoeze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“With a focus on holistic wellness, I aim to empower my patients to achieve their optimal mental health through therapeutic interventions, medication management, and collaborative treatment planning.”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Falon Fonoti

Falon Fonoti

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My specialty area is the LGBTQ+ community. I enjoy working with adults in transition, and those trying to be better.”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues,

Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jorge Garcia

Jorge Garcia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I focus on delivering holistic care that places you at the heart of the treatment process, ensuring clients receive the highest quality of care possible.”

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

Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Cesare Perlini

Cesare Perlini

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in compassionate accountability and encouraging my clients' ability to take control of their wellbeing.”

Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Men's issues,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Brand

Natalie Brand

Therapist

Virtual • Lady Lake, FL


CURRECTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.

Hey there! If you’re here, chances are something feels heavy right now. Maybe your child is struggling with anxiety, emotional outbursts, or confidence. Maybe your teen feels overwhelmed, shut down, or exhausted from trying to hold it together. Or maybe you’re the one carrying anxiety, trauma, self-doubt, or emotional burnout. I primarily work with children, teens, and young adults who are tired of surviving and ready to feel more grounded, connected, and emotionally safe. I also work with adults and parents seeking support, healing, and lasting change.

Currently, I offer telehealth and in-person sessions (on select days). Please reach out by phone or email to get started.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of FL. I have over 6 years of experience helping children, teens and adults struggling with their mental health. I hold additional certification in the trauma-informed Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), a listening-based intervention designed to help regulate the nervous system and support emotional healing. I also utilize treatment modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Play therapy.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
John Phelps

John Phelps

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My mission is to cultivate skills and attitudes towards positive self regard, compassion and recognition of strengths.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues,

Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in creating a warm, safe environment where clients can be encouraged to be open and truly process their innermost struggles.”

Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Jiovanna Hernandez

Jiovanna Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Therapy is not aimed to solve all of our problems, but to empower us to manage and cope with the problems that come our way without feeling completely out of control.”

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

Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Caitlin Leeper

Caitlin Leeper

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“She's a real human helping other real humans learn how to navigate life on this floating rock in space.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues,

Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Maia Zock

Maia Zock

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I know that starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially when you're already carrying a lot. I'm a licensed therapist dedicated to helping you better understand yourself and navigate life with greater confidence and clarity.

With over five years of experience in private practice and nonprofit mental health, I help teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. My background also includes research experience at FIU's Center for Children and Families and the THRIVE Clinic at the University of Miami Hospital.

I believe meaningful change starts with feeling heard and understood. Whether you're facing a specific challenge or simply feeling stuck, I strive to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where we can work together toward your goals.

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

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jodi Greenblatt

Jodi Greenblatt

Therapist

Virtual • St. Petersburg, FL


You’re smart, self-aware, and successful in many areas of life—but relationships are where you struggle.

I help clients who feel stuck in toxic or unfulfilling relationships rebuild their self-trust, break free from people-pleasing, and develop healthy boundaries—so they can start creating relationships that feel emotionally safe, respectful, and real.

Are you questioning yourself constantly, second-guessing your needs, feeling anxious when you speak up, and guilty when you say no? You may have done the inner work—but you still find yourself repeating the same patterns in love. I'm passionate about helping my clients build more fulfilling relationships.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues,

Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Oscar,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rochelle Jipson-Poor

Rochelle Jipson-Poor

Therapist

Virtual • Pensacola, FL


“I believe in fostering change in people by identifying inner strengths and making positive changes, one step at a time.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Energetic, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Melissa Ludwig

Melissa Ludwig

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I view therapy as my passion, not just my practice. While I have worked hard to establish my professional career as a therapist, it is the clients who teach me the most about the therapy process!”

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

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Millian Okafor

Millian Okafor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tampa, FL


“I am very approachable and non-judgmental in all my interactions with my clients, I show empathy and I am a good listener.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Isabel Aguero Milanes

Isabel Aguero Milanes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is holistic, supportive, and personalized. I create a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore your unique needs and goals together.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD,

Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Dr. Denise Hawkins

Dr. Denise Hawkins

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My sessions are warm, collaborative, and centered on helping you reclaim your voice and reimagine your worth.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Participatory

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Scott Wetherhold

Scott Wetherhold

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I bring a lot of life experience to counseling, especially trauma/crisis issues for First Responders/Veterans.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care,

Direct, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Danielle Schult

Danielle Schult

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am a compassionate, warm, and caring catalyst for positive change and have found therapy to be my purpose in life.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Lonnie Foster

Lonnie Foster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

6013 Wesley Grove Boulevard, Wesley Chapel, FL

Hi there! My name is Lonnie, and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board-Certified Master's Level Addiction Professional. I have worked with clients of all ages from various levels of outpatient treatment, detox, residential treatment, and inpatient treatment over the past 24 years. My specialties are your routine mood disorders (depression, anxiety, anger, & etc.), self-esteem issues, substance abuse, concentration matters, couples/marital problems, and family therapy matters.

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

Challenging, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Steven Littleton

Steven Littleton

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My role as a therapist is to provide support, guidance, and undivided attention while my clients take their time building trust in the healing process.”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+,

Challenging, Direct, Empowering

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Abeela Haq

Abeela Haq

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach to therapy is rooted in holistic mental wellness—supporting the mind, body, and spirit as interconnected parts of your overall well-being.”

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Espinoza

Ashley Espinoza

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“I partner with my patients to discover and create a plan for their mental health that feels comfortable, doable and sustainable.”

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

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Sheila Lores

Sheila Lores

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maitland, FL


“My approach blends traditional psychiatric care with holistic, mind-body methods to support your overall well-being.”

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

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Jennifer Torres

Jennifer Torres

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I am very direct yet warm and gentle in my approach. I like to offer practical tools and solutions for you to take home with you.”

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

Direct, Humorous, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

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