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I. Therapists in Tampa, FL

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Martha Fenimore

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Languages: English

Treatment Approaches: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem, Depression, Addictions, LGBT, Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse, Older, Grief, Intimacy-related, Parenting, Career, Bipolar, Non-religious, Teens, Conservative counselor, Liberal counselor

Sharell Arneaud

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Languages: English

Treatment Approaches: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem, Depression, Christian, Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger, Career, Teens, Conservative counselor, Counselor of color

Tamara Powell

  • 5 years of Experience
  • United States
  • Pensacola, Florida
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Languages: English

Treatment Approaches: Coaching, Eclectic, Emotionally Focused, Existential, Family / Marital, Feminist, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Mindfulness-based (MBCT), Narrative, Transpersonal

State License: Florida

Jeffrey Frank

  • 10+ years of Experience
  • United States
  • Sarasota, Florida
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Languages: English

Treatment Approaches: Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Emotionally Focused, Family / Marital, Psychodynamic, Relational, Trauma Focused

State Licenses: Florida and Washington D.C.

Allison Velez

  • 24 years of Experience
  • United States
  • Navarre, Florida
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Areas of focus: Child or Adolescent, Divorce, Family Conflict, Infidelity, Marital / Premarital, Relationship Issues

Languages: English

Treatment Approaches: Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Emotionally Focused, Family / Marital, Hypnotherapy

State License: Florida

Michelle Sgarlato

  • 6 years of Experience
  • United States
  • North Palm Beach, Florida
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Languages: English

Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), EMDR, Gottman Method, Intervention, Mindfulness-based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Person-Centered Therapy

State License: Florida

Meg Young

  • 14 years of Experience
  • United States
  • Sarasota, Florida
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Areas of focus: Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavior Issues, Caregiver Stress, Coping Skills, Depression, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Family Conflict, Grief, Military, OCD, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Trauma / PTSD

Languages: English

Treatment Approaches: Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), EMDR, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

State Licenses: Connecticut and Florida

Tracy Rodriguez-Miller

  • 20 years of Experience
  • United States
  • Aventura, Florida
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Languages: English, Spanish

Treatment Approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Integrative, Mindfulness-based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Trauma Focused

State Licenses: Florida and Georgia

Arthur Belmont

  • 24 years of Experience
  • United States
  • Tampa, Florida
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Areas of focus: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Anxiety, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Drug Abuse, Family Conflict, Immigration Issues, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, Marital / Premarital, Military, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Addiction, Transgender, Trauma / PTSD

Languages: English

Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

State Licenses: California, Florida, Michigan and Texas

Lisa de Geneste

  • 28 years of Experience
  • United States
  • Ft Lauderdale, Florida
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Areas of focus: Academic issues, Adoption, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Coping With Medical Issues, Divorce, Immigration Issues, Infertility, Infidelity, Life Coaching, Marital / Premarital, Parenting, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Racial Identity, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Transgender, Weight Loss

Languages: English

Treatment Approaches: Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, EMDR, Family / Marital, Feminist, Humanistic, Hypnotherapy, Interpersonal, Mindfulness-based (MBCT), Multicultural, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Somatic, Trauma Focused

State Licenses: California, Florida and New York

II. The Best Therapists in Tampa, FL

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Online Therapy assessed highly-rated Tampa therapists on eight key factors, including credentials, cost, specializations, and availability, to select Tampa’s top 15 therapists. These key factors help ensure that you receive the high-value counseling you need to overcome your mental health challenges at a fair price.

Jaclyn Hall: M.A.| Best for rational emotive behavior therapy

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813-397-8099
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Jacklyn Hall uses rational emotive behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help patients struggling with anxiety and challenging life transitions. For over three years, Jaclyn has used solution-focused counseling to help patients acquire the coping skills needed to face their daily mental health challenges.

What patients say:

“Jaclyn Hall at Keys to Counseling in Tampa, FL is a truly kind and empathetic counselor! She specializes in a specific type of counseling called REBT, and she will help you to transform your anxiety, depression, and grief into healthier emotions. Jaclyn is such an amazing counselor, and I absolutely recommend her for both individual and couples counseling!”

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
N/A Cost per Session:

Individual Counseling is $125 per 60 minute session
Telehealth Counseling is $125 per 60 minute session

No Yes

Angela Corbett: LCSW, CAP| Best for addiction

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813-419-3386
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Angela Corbett works with patients with addiction; codependency; self-esteem issues; and mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression. Angela has more than 10 years of experience helping people improve their self-esteem and repair their relationships.

What patients say:

“I’m experiencing the most painful time in my life. With Angela’s guidance – a wealth of knowledge and compassion – I am slowly healing and regaining my sense of self. For the first time in my emotionally painful journey, I’m beginning to find hope again. Words can’t express the gratitude I have for Angela and her counseling.”

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Addiction
Codependency
Self Esteem
Aetna
AvMed
Cigna
ComPsych
E4Health
Magellan
MehraVista Health
National Center for Performance Health EAP
Optum
UMR
UnitedHealthcare
Cost per Session: $120 Yes Yes

Marissa Geraci: M.A., LMHC| Best for EMDR therapy

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813-675-7749
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Marissa Geraci is a licensed mental health counselor with eight years of experience. She provides psychotherapy services using cognitive behavioral therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to help patients struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship issues.

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Relationship Issues
Anxiety
Self Esteem
Aetna
E4Health
Cost per Session: $150 Yes Yes

Taina M. Thorpe: LCSW| Best for somatic therapy

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813-591-4868
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Taina provides individual, couples, and family therapy to patients experiencing self-esteem and depression issues, trauma, and PTSD. Taina has practiced psychotherapy for over eight years, and she uses a combination of somatic therapy and traditional talk-based techniques in her work.

What patients say:

“Taina has been amazing so far. She’s extremely respectful and willing to listen to what you have to say and offer advice or just be there to tell you that things will be ok.”

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Trauma and PTSD
Depression
Self Esteem
ACI Specialty Benefits
Aetna
Aetna Signature Administrators
All Savers Alternate Funding
AvMed
Behavioral Health Systems
E4Health
GEHA
Kepro EAP
Magellan
Meritain Health
New Directions Behavioral Health EAP
Optum
Superbills Provided for OON Benefits
UMR
UnitedHealthcare
Cost per Session: $130 Yes Yes

Megan Richardson: LCSW | Best for relationship counseling

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813-291-4975
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Megan Richardson focuses on helping patients with anxiety and self-esteem issues and provides relationship counseling to couples using the Gottman Method. Megan has practiced for more than 10 years, empowering patients and providing them with a safe space for personal growth.

What patients say:

“My husband and I recently took a “Bring Baby Home Workshop” with Megan at Thrive Therapy. We are expecting our first child in the next few weeks and wanted to learn some tools on how to deal with the stress that comes with having a new baby and the impact on our relationship. Well, we got the tools and feel a lot more confident with Megan’s program from the Gottman Institute. We recommend this workshop to anyone who is expecting a baby, whether it is your first or not.”

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Relationship Issues
Anxiety
Self Esteem
N/A Not Provided No Yes

Diana Ginns: Ph.D., BCBA-D| Best for child therapy

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813-498-4301
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Diana Ginns is a child psychologist who has worked in child therapy for the past 15 years, helping families navigate through challenging life situations. She helps children with behavioral and learning difficulties and those who are experiencing addiction, codependency, and self-esteem issues.

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Addiction
Codependency
Self Esteem
N/A Cost per Session: $150 per hour and last 60 minutes No Yes

Katherine Pfeiffer: M.A., LMHC, CRC| Best for substance abuse

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813-603-6827
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Katherine Pfeiffer focuses on helping people whose lives have been impacted by substance abuse. She uses solution-focused therapy to assist those affected by anxiety, addiction, and relationship issues. Katherine also provides telehealth services to help people work through their mental health challenges.

What patients say:

“Katie gave me tools that I will use for the rest of my life. I’m forever thankful for her as she changed my perspective without even trying to. I recommend anybody to go to her. Her professionalism mixed with humor and compassion is absolutely hard to come by. You won’t feel judged or pressured as she is so easy to talk to it almost feels like she is a long-lost friend who knows more about you than you do.”

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Anxiety
Addiction
Relationship Issues
N/A Cost per Session: 

Individual Sessions $115 for 60 minutes
Student rate $85 for 60 minutes
Family/Couples Sessions $180 for 90 minutes

Yes Yes

Christianne Porta: LMFT| Best for bilingual therapy

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305-301-9787
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Christianne Porta helps patients manage their emotions and process trauma through bilingual therapy services. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Christianne works with both teens and adults, teaching coping skills to help with anxiety and relationship issues.

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Relationship Issues
N/A Cost per Session: 

Individual Counseling Session: $150
Couple’s Counseling Session: $180
Family Counseling Sessions: $180

Yes Yes

Leah Benson: Ed.M., LMHC| Best for depression

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813-452-0111
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Leah Benson provides psychotherapy counseling services to Tampa residents who are dealing with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Leah has helped patients overcome mental health challenges for more than twenty years, working to instill long-lasting emotional confidence.

What patients say:

“What separates Leah from other therapists are those things you cannot train nor simulate. Her caring exudes off of her very being. When you are talking to Leah, she feels present with you. As you lead the way, she walks right beside you, ready to experience and understand without judgment each pain you encounter and light of hope you see.”

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Depression
Anxiety
Relationship Issues
N/A Cost per Session: $200 No Yes

Samantha Heuwagen: M.A., LMFT, ACS| Best for sex therapy

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248-660-0487
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As a sex, marriage, and family therapist, Samantha Heuwagen helps patients create healthy relationships with their minds and bodies. Samantha uses the Gottman Method and cognitive behavioral therapy to help patients overcome anxiety issues, and she offers therapy in both English and Spanish.

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Sex Therapy
Relationship Issues
Anxiety
N/A Cost per Session:

Cost per Session: $175

No Yes

Chuck Crouse: M.A., M.B.A., C.P.A., CRC, CCTP| Best for stress

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813-344-1671
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Chuck Crouse focuses on helping patients work through life’s challenges, providing counseling for stress, relationship issues, and family conflicts. He creates personalized treatment plans for individuals, couples, and families designed to improve self-confidence and foster understanding.

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Family Conflict
Relationship Issues
Stress
N/A Cost per Session:

Individual – $40-65/ 50 minute session $60-85/80 minute session.
Couples & Family – $50-65/ 50 minute session
$70-95/80 minute session

Yes Yes

Haley D. Erickson: LCSW, LLC| Best for sports-related therapy

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727-510-7477
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Haley D. Erickson provides therapy for anxiety, marital, and sports-related mental health issues, working to help patients improve their health and happiness. Haley uses cognitive behavioral therapy to address negative behavioral patterns and teaches coping skills to help patients achieve balance.

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Anxiety
Marital and Premarital
Sports Performance
N/A Cost per Session: $120 Yes Yes

Brandy Torretta: M.S., LMHC| Best for trauma and PTSD

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813-402-8631
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Brandy Torretta has been serving patients in Tampa for over five years and focuses on trauma and PTSD, depression, and anxiety-related issues. Brandy uses emotionally focused therapy to help couples build trust and accelerated resolution therapy to treat ongoing emotional pain.

What patients say:

“Having had the opportunity to work with Brandy couldn’t have come at a better time for me. She helped me confront my issues without judgment and in a curious and warm way that has led me to a lot of growth within myself. She’s a fantastic listener and a kind and gifted practitioner. I really can’t recommend Brandy enough.”

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Trauma and PTSD
Depression
Anxiety
N/A Cost per Session:

Individual counseling is $125/hour
Couples counseling is $150/hour

Yes Yes

Kristen Davis-John: Ph.D., LLC| Best for career counseling

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813-892-4082
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Kristen Davis-John concentrates on helping patients deal with stress-related issues and mood disorders. Career counseling and wellness coaching are offered to help individuals and couples improve their everyday lives. Kristen has more than 27 years of experience using Christian and strength-based therapy techniques to help patients improve their self-esteem.

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Stress
Mood Disorders
Career Counseling
N/A Cost per Session: $150 per 60 minute No Yes

Stephanie Sarkis: Ph.D., NCC DCMHS, LMHC| Best for ADHD

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813-803-2343
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Stephanie Sarkis has worked in the counseling field for over 20 years and treats ADHD, anxiety, and narcissistic personality disorder. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused counseling to help patients learn self-care techniques and other coping skills. Stephanie also facilitates collaborative divorce.

What patients say:

“Dr. Sarkis is one of the most intelligent, thoughtful, and insightful professionals I’ve met. She’s not afraid to say hard things, and she knows how to do it in a level-headed way. We need more professionals like Stephanie.”

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
ADHD
Anxiety
Narcissistic Personality
N/A Cost per Session: $300 No Yes

III. What You Should Know About Tampa Therapy

How are Tampa therapists licensed?

Licensed therapists in Tampa must complete a master’s degree program, 1,500 hours of supervised work experience, and pass the National Counselor Examination. Prospective therapists must apply with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling to take the exam.

How much does therapy cost in Tampa?

In Tampa, patients should expect to pay approximately $146 for a 50- 60-minute individual counseling session. While only a few Tampa therapists accept insurance, some offer free consultations and sliding fee scales.

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Caitlin Kingston is a licensed clinical social worker at Yale New Haven Hospital and has worked in the field since 2013. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Penn State University and her Master of Social Work, clinical/medical social work in 2020 from Fordham University. Her licenses and certifications include LCSW, LMSW, and CASAC.

Kingston has always had a passion for helping others and knew early on that she wanted to support others in her profession. During her undergraduate studies at Penn State, she met a social worker who inspired her to pursue a career as a therapist. She’s also trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy with the New York School for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Kingston completed internships working in an after-school program with underprivileged youth and their families and with inmates in the high-security sector of Rikers Island jail.

Kingston’s career has included work at a drug treatment center, where she became the supervisor of intake and assessment for individuals with alcohol and substance use disorders. Today, she’s a social worker in the Psychiatric Observation Unit of the emergency department. Kingston is also trained in perinatal mental health with a focus on helping new mothers adjust to motherhood, especially in these very difficult times of isolation.

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Caitlin Kingston is a licensed clinical social worker at Yale New Haven Hospital and has worked in the field since 2013. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Penn State University and her Master of Social Work, clinical/medical social work in 2020 from Fordham University. Her licenses and certifications include LCSW, LMSW, and CASAC.

Kingston has always had a passion for helping others and knew early on that she wanted to support others in her profession. During her undergraduate studies at Penn State, she met a social worker who inspired her to pursue a career as a therapist. She’s also trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy with the New York School for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Kingston completed internships working in an after-school program with underprivileged youth and their families and with inmates in the high-security sector of Rikers Island jail.

Kingston’s career has included work at a drug treatment center, where she became the supervisor of intake and assessment for individuals with alcohol and substance use disorders. Today, she’s a social worker in the Psychiatric Observation Unit of the emergency department. Kingston is also trained in perinatal mental health with a focus on helping new mothers adjust to motherhood, especially in these very difficult times of isolation.

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