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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Tampa, FL

Aetna members in Tampa can connect with therapists and providers on Headway for flexible care in neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Ybor City, and Downtown Tampa. With copays ranging from $0-$30, patients focus on their wellness while Headway handles insurance coordination and billing.

Verla Barrow

Verla Barrow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.4 mi away

4144 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL

“I provide a warm, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel safe to explore difficult thoughts and emotions.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Tara Payne

Tara Payne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 2.7 mi away

3502 Henderson Boulevard, Tampa, FL

Tara Payne is the owner and founder of Payne Influential Mental Health. She is a board-certified

Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner (PMHNP). She obtained her Master of Science in

Nursing from the University of South Alabama. Tara has been a Registered Nurse for almost 20

years in which she has been devoted to helping and treating patients with a variety of conditions.

She has specialized in critical care, mental health, and several other acute care specialties. Tara is a Perinatal Mental Health provider through PSI (Postpartum Support International) as well as a Trauma Certified provider. Tara has learned how vital mental health is when it comes to treating a patient as a “whole” person. This has driven her passion to help serve the mental health community and those in need of mental health management.


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

Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Raina Norris

Raina Norris

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 3.4 mi away

4951 East Adamo Drive, Tampa, FL

“As a working mother, I understand how stressful life can be, and growing up in a family affected by anxiety and depression has given me a deep personal understanding of how mental health impacts everyday life.”

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

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,

Shidelle Watson

Shidelle Watson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away

300 East Madison Street, Tampa, FL

“My goal is to create a welcoming space where you can speak openly, ask questions, and take an active role in your care.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,

Chivon Cowart

Chivon Cowart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away

1000 North Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL

“I'm a diverse & creative therapist who is passionate about helping people rise above unfortunate obstacles in order to achieve their goals & aspirations.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Shelly Khaldi

Shelly Khaldi

Therapist

In-person • <1 mi away

300 South Hyde Park Avenue, Tampa, FL

“I will help you name what is actually happening, then we build a plan you can use on a Tuesday afternoon and not just in my office.”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders,

Challenging, Empowering, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Leah Ratcliff

Leah Ratcliff

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.1 mi away

1200 West Platt Street, Tampa, FL

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and founder of Roots Healing Alliance, where I help individuals and couples do deeper, meaningful healing work. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and relationship patterns, using a mix of insight-based and body-centered approaches. My style is warm, direct, and real. You won’t get a “therapist mask,” but someone who’s genuinely in it with you. I’ll support you while also gently challenging you to grow. My goal is to help you better understand yourself and create lasting, authentic change.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,

Amber Sheffield

Amber Sheffield

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.3 mi away

501 South Dakota Avenue, Tampa, FL

“I use an eclectic approach, pulling from different methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, brainspotting, and solution-focused techniques...”

Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,

David Shields

David Shields

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.1 mi away

1200 West Platt Street, Tampa, FL

“I offer a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic setting. Together, we explore the specific challenges you are facing which impede your ability to live life to its fullest.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Bernadette Alers-Estelle

Bernadette Alers-Estelle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away

205 South Hoover Boulevard, Tampa, FL

“I believe healing begins when you feel safe enough to be seen as your whole self—not reduced to a diagnosis or defined by what you have been through.”

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

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Curative,

Justin Marx

Justin Marx

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.4 mi away

1725 West Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Tampa, FL

“I practice depth psychology, which is focused on getting to the root of your issues. Not just working on the symptoms.”

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

Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Elizabeth Guinea

Elizabeth Guinea

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.4 mi away

1725 West Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Tampa, FL

“I work hard to provide a respectful, kind, efficient, open, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel truly seen and heard.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Challenging, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Trevor Runge

Trevor Runge

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 2.4 mi away

4144 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL

If you are seeking an alternative to traditional psychiatric care — especially after feeling broken, unheard, or powerless — I want you to know that change is possible. Life can feel like turbulent waves, and surface-level symptom reduction is rarely enough. Together, with or without medication, we will explore how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact, helping you replace external control with inner direction and discover the calm beneath the waves. My goal is to guide and empower you until I am no longer needed.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrew Donica

Andrew Donica

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.4 mi away

4144 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL

“Therapy isn't about "fixing" you - you're are not broken. It's about giving yourself the chance to feel more whole, more empowered, and more connected to who you are.”

Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues,

Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shamika Gaskin

Shamika Gaskin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.4 mi away

4144 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL

“You can understand what you need to do differently and still struggle to figure out how to make that change.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,

Caitlin Adcock

Caitlin Adcock

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.9 mi away

730 South Sterling Avenue, Tampa, FL

“I believe therapy should be a place where you can show up as you are — without having to have everything figured out first.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dr. Virginia Fundora

Dr. Virginia Fundora

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 3 mi away

1311 North Church Avenue, Tampa, FL

“My approach is warm, empathic, and collaborative, creating a space where you feel truly seen and heard.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Ascension Health Plan


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brett Cobb

Brett Cobb

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.1 mi away

611 West Bay Street, Tampa, FL

“I bring a deep study of strong, evidence-based therapeutic skills, strategies, and wisdom traditions to support you making your best choices.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Direct, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Jessica White

Jessica White

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.2 mi away

3825 Henderson Boulevard, Tampa, FL

Jessica is a licensed, dual certified therapist specializing in emotional and relationship needs for individuals and couples. She provides a relaxing environment, listening to clients' experiences and their goals for themselves or their relationship. She shares insight and and practical strategies to use immediately after the appointment. She's accepting, collaborative, encouraging, non judgmental, and motivating to her clients.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Brewerton

Lauren Brewerton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.3 mi away

4100 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL

“I believe that my clients are the experts in their lives and I help to empower them to heal and grow.”

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

Direct, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marlie Stuart

Marlie Stuart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.3 mi away

4100 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL

“Therapy is a collaborative process where you're the expert on you and I'm the expert on mental health.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, OCD,

Challenging, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Barbara Sosa Baladron

Barbara Sosa Baladron

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.3 mi away

4100 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL

“My clients can expect a compassionate, warm, respectful, empathetic, and safe therapeutic environment where your thoughts are explored and challenged, meaningful questions are asked, and treatment goals are formulated...”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emalee Gabriel

Emalee Gabriel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.3 mi away

2005 Pan Am Circle, Tampa, FL

“At Gabriel Counseling, we focus on enhancing the number one relationship in a client's life, the one with yourself.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Creative, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Chiappetta

Christopher Chiappetta

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.4 mi away

4951 East Adamo Drive, Tampa, FL

“I approach therapy with an empathic, affirming, solution-oriented, and direct style, focused on empowering clients to create lasting, positive change in their lives.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Christopher Devitt

Christopher Devitt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.4 mi away

4951 East Adamo Drive, Tampa, FL

My core belief is simple: I believe in you and your ability to become the healthiest, most fulfilled version of yourself. Life often makes it hard to see that potential, let alone know how to get there. My role is to be your guide and ally on that journey.

My path to becoming a clinician has been intentional. Beyond my master's degree in counseling and advanced post-master's training, my work in non-profit and community mental health has given me a breadth of experience with people from all walks of life. This doesn't mean "I've seen it all," but it does mean that I'm prepared to meet you where you are, without judgment. No matter what you're going through, if you are ready to take a step, so am I.

Look, nothing gets better if we don't find a way to face it safely. That's why therapy takes courage. It took courage just to get this far, and you already deserve credit for that. When you're ready for that first, brave step of reaching out, I'll be here, ready to loan you some of my hope until you can hold it for yourself.

Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Jenna Petrella

Jenna Petrella

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.2 mi away

829 West Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Tampa, FL

As a former law enforcement officer, I found there were many people I encountered who were going through stressful situations but did not know where to go or who to turn to for help. I decided I wanted to make a change in my life and transitioned to the therapeutic world in order to help people on a more personal level. I wanted my practice to reflect my unique skills I cultivated from my previous career, life experiences, and education I received from NSU's Marriage and Family Therapy program.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Dr. Lynne Santiago

Dr. Lynne Santiago

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.7 mi away

6421 North Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL

“I have developed qualities that help me build strong therapeutic relationships with my clients, and skills to tailor treatment using various psychological and counseling approaches to meet individual needs.”

Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss,

Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Dr. Brian Dragstedt

Dr. Brian Dragstedt

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away

1205 North Franklin Street, Tampa, FL

“I have expertise in diagnosing and treating people ranging from gifted children to adults who are involved in custody disputes, and individuals who have experienced significant psychological trauma and abuse.”

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

Direct, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Laura Jones-Mccoy

Laura Jones-Mccoy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away

8066 North 56th Street, Tampa, FL

“Clients should expect to take away a sense of peace and comfort knowing that their voice has been heard.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue

Jennifer Booker

Jennifer Booker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away

550 North Reo Street, Tampa, FL

Hi, I’m Jenn, a licensed mental health counselor with more than four years of experience working with individuals and groups. I specialize in adult ADHD, LGBTQIA+ identities, substance use, and mood disorders. I love what I do, and I bring that passion to the therapy space for every session. I try to integrate a warm and approachable style using authenticity, humor, and empathy.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,

Erin Richard

Erin Richard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away

550 North Reo Street, Tampa, FL

“Through therapy I want to understand each client emotionally and help you be more at peace in your life.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Brendon Solomon

Brendon Solomon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away

550 North Reo Street, Tampa, FL

“I'm trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART): an evidence-based approach to trauma that is efficient & highly effective.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Dr. Ana Eusebio

Dr. Ana Eusebio

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away

550 North Reo Street, Tampa, FL

“I combine evidence-based psychotherapy techniques with thoughtful medication management, using a holistic and developmentally informed framework.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hillary Reed

Hillary Reed

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away

550 North Reo Street, Tampa, FL

“I specialize in working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and all other minorities who have mood disorders, trauma, and/or substance-related addictions.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Sarah Griffin-Ortiz

Sarah Griffin-Ortiz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.1 mi away

1200 West Platt Street, Tampa, FL

“I believe therapy should feel like a space where healing feels possible, even during life's most difficult seasons.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Panic disorders,

Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Suzana Hachey

Suzana Hachey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.2 mi away

7530 West Waters Avenue, Tampa, FL

“My interest in psychiatric nursing stems from a deep appreciation for human resilience and the power of mental health support in improving lives.”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Veronica Vega

Veronica Vega

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.9 mi away

10500 University Center Drive, Tampa, FL

“I chose to become an LMFT because our early family experiences shape who we are, and strengthening relationships can create lasting change for individuals, couples, and future generations.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Dr. Susan Posada

Dr. Susan Posada

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.1 mi away

110 West Country Club Drive, Tampa, FL

“Dr. Susan provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients feel emotionally safe to share their struggles.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Providence Health Plan

Anthony Critelli-O'Donnell

Anthony Critelli-O'Donnell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.5 mi away

6311 Sheldon Road, Tampa, FL

“I believe therapy should be tailored to the person, not the other way around, and I enjoy incorporating your interests into our work.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Substance use / addiction

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,

Teresa Jacquemoud

Teresa Jacquemoud

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away

205 South Hoover Boulevard, Tampa, FL

“My hope is to offer a space where you can feel comfortable being honest about what hurts, what feels confusing, and what you may have been carrying on your own.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,

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