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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Winter Haven, FL

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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Winter Haven, FL

Winter Haven's OCD support is strengthened through Headway's extensive provider network offering personalized treatment plans. From Response Prevention techniques to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, providers work with you to manage obsessions and compulsions. Flexible virtual and in-person sessions mean you can access care that fits your schedule and insurance benefits.

Mirtha Alvarez Acevedo

Mirtha Alvarez Acevedo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Winter Haven, FL


A Florida and Polk County native, Mirtha is a graduate of Frostproof High School. She is board certified as both a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and an Autonomous Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. She earned a Bachelor's of Nursing from Polk State and a Master's of Nursing from USF. In 2023 Mirtha earned a Post Master's Certification in Psychiatry from Florida Atlantic University. However, her journey as a mental health provider began in 2020 when she became certified through the Academy of Christian Counseling, as a mental health coach. Then in January of 2025 she became an active member of the Order of Saint Luke (OSL) a healing ministry.

Mirtha has nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare. Her passion is caring for individuals struggling with mental health issues. She has been volunteering with the youth in her community for over 7 years and also has experience working in a domestic violence shelter with victims of trauma.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lynn Throtman

Lynn Throtman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Winter Haven, FL


“You should expect an environment where are you free to express positive and negative feedback about your counselor's style or direction of treatment without worrying that they will get upset or offended.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alyssia Boldin

Alyssia Boldin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Lakeland, FL


“She utilizes trauma-informed approaches to be able to meet each client where they are in their journey.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Heather Love

Heather Love

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Lakeland, FL


“My professional mission is to provide my clients with the tools that they need to make everyday life fulfilling and purposeful.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Genci Shkembi- Doctor In Nursing Practice, Pmhnp

Genci Shkembi- Doctor In Nursing Practice, Pmhnp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Tampa, FL


“I am passionate about helping my patients achieve balance in their lives and utilize a holistic and all-encompassing approach.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Brittani Munchel

Dr. Brittani Munchel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Lakeland, FL


“I strive to help you find balance and peace within yourself, overcome life obstacles, and develop tools to move forward in your life on your terms.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Brian Dragstedt

Dr. Brian Dragstedt

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • 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.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Molly Fragiacomo

Molly Fragiacomo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Lakeland, FL


“My approach is patient-centered and focused on medication management as a tool to help improve daily functioning and overall quality of life.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Elia Ayuso

Elia Ayuso

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Kissimmee, FL


“I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with clarity and confidence.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Cassandra Rosebraugh

Cassandra Rosebraugh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Plant City, FL


“I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness in my practice.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lori Kalaaukahi

Lori Kalaaukahi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Zephyrhills, FL


“As a military veteran I am familiar with military culture which includes being culturally competent to a wide variety of beliefs and struggles.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Vernon Randall

Vernon Randall

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Miami, FL


Hello, my name if Vernon Randall. My goal is to partner with you to create the life puzzle you desire; identify areas in your life that creates gaps in your puzzle; and providing you the tools to fill those gaps to create the best version of you possible.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Massiel Hernandez

Massiel Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Clermont, FL


“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping people uncover their inner strength to navigate life's challenges.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Marcus Williams

Marcus Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brandon, FL


“With a grounded, nonjudgmental approach shaped by first responder experience, he helps clients build emotional clarity, regulate stress in the body, and develop practical coping skills.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Charles Carballo

Dr. Charles Carballo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brandon, FL


“I provide a warm and non-judgmental environment so the client feels free to explore their situations.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Katrina Kesterson

Dr. Katrina Kesterson

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • Orlando, FL


If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more, we are here to support you. Seeking help and opening up to someone new can be intimidating, but it's a brave step towards healing. I understand the importance of a supportive and personalized approach, which enables me to offer effective treatment plans tailored to your unique circumstances. I treat a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, among others. My extensive experience in a variety of mental health settings has equipped me to address both common and complex mental health needs with compassion and expertise.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rose Adonis

Rose Adonis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Orlando, FL


“I take the time to slow things down, listen carefully, and understand what you're actually experiencing.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Madelin Vargas

Madelin Vargas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Orlando, FL


“I am a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over ten years of diversified experience in the psychological field...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nuela Umeh

Dr. Nuela Umeh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Orlando, FL


“I take a personalized, evidence-based approach to care, combining comprehensive psychiatric evaluation with advanced diagnostic and treatment tools.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Krista White

Krista White

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Riverview, FL


“I recognize the undeniable connection between mind and body. As a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mutinta Tembo

Mutinta Tembo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Wesley Chapel, FL


“She advocates, educates and utilizes the best and latest research, experience and intuition to select best interventions in order to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Edward Settles

Edward Settles

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wesley Chapel, FL


“Clients describe my style as warm, direct, and deeply supportive. I believe in helping you gain clarity, strengthen your boundaries, and develop emotional resilience.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jessica Conti

Jessica Conti

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


“I consider myself to be a healer of the mind, body, and spirit, tapping in to my own personal experiences and training to be of service to others, to invoke positive change.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jason Krause

Jason Krause

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Orlando, FL


“I believe you are stronger than you know. I also believe the answers you seek are already within you, I need only guide you in where to look for them.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Summer Louis

Summer Louis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Orlando, FL


“My approach to care is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized. I believe that every person's mental health journey is unique, and treatment should reflect that.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Emmons

Jennifer Emmons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lutz, FL


“I take a realistic but optimistic, solution-focused approach and specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, personal growth, stress, self-esteem, body image, and interpersonal or parenting struggles.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rachael Dingman

Rachael Dingman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Miami, FL


“My approach is holistic, direct, and authentic. I use evidence-based strategies like CBT, DBT-informed skills, and EMDR, depending on your needs and goals.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Valencia Dulcio

Valencia Dulcio

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Orlando, FL


“I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences and concerns.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Ervin

Pamela Ervin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sebring, FL


“I aim to help individuals discover their personal strengths to develop resiliency skills and become the best version of their authentic selves.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Joseph Locicero

Joseph Locicero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


“I take a cognitive-behavioral and solution focused approach to therapy that concentrates upon my clients' treatment goals.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maureen Ziji Drake

Maureen Ziji Drake

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


“I equip clients with tools to build self-awareness and equanimity at home so they may execute their goals while maintaining that "inner smile."”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olga Kachirski

Olga Kachirski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Winter Park, FL


“I specialize in supporting high-achieving professionals, overwhelmed parents, and women who often feel pressure to "hold it all together."”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Megan Santiago

Megan Santiago

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


Many of my clients look like they have it together—but inside, they feel stuck, anxious, or emotionally overwhelmed in their relationships. I help adults untangle painful patterns rooted in emotional neglect, people-pleasing, or past relationships that felt confusing or unsafe. Together, we’ll slow down, go deep, and help you get to the root of the issue.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Erica Johnson

Erica Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Maitland, FL


“I don't believe therapy is simply about talking about what happened to you. It's about understanding what happened, recognizing how it continues to affect you, developing the tools to respond differently, and creating a life that feels more aligned...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Yasmin Panjwani

Yasmin Panjwani

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


“Rather than treating symptoms alone, I take a whole‐person approach integrating physical, emotional, social, and environmental factors in every treatment plan.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Deborah Goodwin

Deborah Goodwin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Maitland, FL


“I use EMDR alongside parts work and somatic strategies to help your brain and body process what has been held in place, rather than just managing symptoms.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tara Payne

Tara Payne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 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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OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica White

Jessica White

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


“Clients are accepted as they are while they are encouraged to make changes to grow into the next best version of themselves.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emalee Gabriel

Emalee Gabriel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


“At Gabriel Counseling, we focus on enhancing the number one relationship in a client's life, the one with yourself.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Barbara Sosa Baladron

Barbara Sosa Baladron

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tampa, FL


“My goal is to help you explore the issues you struggle with, formulate attainable and realistic goals for you to achieve a steady and gradual recovery...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who can help with OCD in Winter Haven, FL

Number of therapists serving Winter Haven, FL
There are over 3,207 therapists in Winter Haven, FL accepting new patients.
3,207+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%OCD
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 86%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 62%Ascension
  • 49%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 21%Spanish
  • 3%Haitian Creole
  • 2%French
  • 2%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 83%Online only
  • 17%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 20%Man
License types
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  • 33%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 27%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 6%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 5%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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