Carelon Behavioral Health Therapists in Lutz, FL
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I am accepting new patients for video sessions. I specialize in helping people with Anxiety, Depression, and Relationship issues. As a Board Certified Counselor with over 35 years of experience, you will find me to professional, responsive, and compassionate. People appreciate my clear and direct communication style. My counseling approach is directed toward helping you to develop new skills and strategies to address the stressors in your life.
I am accepting new patients for video sessions. I specialize in helping people with Anxiety, Depression, and Relationship issues. As a Board Certified Counselor with over 35 years of experience, you will find me to professional, responsive, and compassionate. People appreciate my clear and direct communication style. My counseling approach is directed toward helping you to develop new skills and strategies to address the stressors in your life.
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Now offering Virtual therapy sessions. I have a passion for working with children, adults, and adolescents conquering many challenges that life brings; such as stress, low self esteem, family relational issues, loss, anxiety and depression.
Now offering Virtual therapy sessions. I have a passion for working with children, adults, and adolescents conquering many challenges that life brings; such as stress, low self esteem, family relational issues, loss, anxiety and depression.
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Get in touch! We are glad you are here, YAY! this means you are in the process of finding help for yourself. We want to commend you because you know in your heart, you are ready to make a change to be the best you can be, because you have decided to work on yourself by taking care of your heart, mind, and body, and because you've realized that things can be better, as they can! We are currently accepting new patients, connect with us, and let's make changes happen.
Get in touch! We are glad you are here, YAY! this means you are in the process of finding help for yourself. We want to commend you because you know in your heart, you are ready to make a change to be the best you can be, because you have decided to work on yourself by taking care of your heart, mind, and body, and because you've realized that things can be better, as they can! We are currently accepting new patients, connect with us, and let's make changes happen.
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Norlan McKenzie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lutz, FL 33549 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you or a loved one dealing with stress, trauma, or struggling to handle life's challenges? Are you facing problematic conflicts in your relationships? I'm available to assist in establishing the necessary strategies for handling these issues, focusing on the here and now. You will be in good hands because you'll be supported and guided with care and professionalism and empowered with the tools to reclaim control of your life. Let's get started on achieving your personal goals and growth.
Are you or a loved one dealing with stress, trauma, or struggling to handle life's challenges? Are you facing problematic conflicts in your relationships? I'm available to assist in establishing the necessary strategies for handling these issues, focusing on the here and now. You will be in good hands because you'll be supported and guided with care and professionalism and empowered with the tools to reclaim control of your life. Let's get started on achieving your personal goals and growth.
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Tracy Crenshaw
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
Lutz, FL 33548 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with children and young adults who are facing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, autism, ADHD, and behavioral problems. I am dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space where individuals can explore their emotions, confront their obstacles, and embark on a journey toward healing and growth. You may be looking for a path to greater self-love or you may have a child who is struggling in the classroom. I would love to work with you toward your goals.
I enjoy working with children and young adults who are facing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, autism, ADHD, and behavioral problems. I am dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space where individuals can explore their emotions, confront their obstacles, and embark on a journey toward healing and growth. You may be looking for a path to greater self-love or you may have a child who is struggling in the classroom. I would love to work with you toward your goals.
![Photo of Theresa M. Pedernera, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/eaab5add-9934-4fc9-80df-925faf8c9003/1/320x400.jpeg)
Theresa M. Pedernera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Lutz, FL 33558
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse or life challenges and you have reached a crossroad in your life, where you may feel troubled or unclear, therapy can be the place to help you reassess and refocus. My primary goal is to provide a safe, empathetic and warm environment to encourage personal exploration and growth. I assist clients to find relief from life's challenges so they can give themselves the life they truly deserve.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse or life challenges and you have reached a crossroad in your life, where you may feel troubled or unclear, therapy can be the place to help you reassess and refocus. My primary goal is to provide a safe, empathetic and warm environment to encourage personal exploration and growth. I assist clients to find relief from life's challenges so they can give themselves the life they truly deserve.
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I provide individual, marital, and group therapy with specifically designed treatment plans to address the unique treatment needs and situation of each individual. I provide psychological testing and assessments for a variety of needs. I have extensive experience in military and veteran psychology. I obtained specific training in working with combat related trauma and military specific situations while serving in the US Air Force and while employed at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. I have extensive training and experience in working with active military, veterans, and civilians with anxiety, adjustment difficulties and depression. I am trained in evidence based treatments.
I provide individual, marital, and group therapy with specifically designed treatment plans to address the unique treatment needs and situation of each individual. I provide psychological testing and assessments for a variety of needs. I have extensive experience in military and veteran psychology. I obtained specific training in working with combat related trauma and military specific situations while serving in the US Air Force and while employed at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. I have extensive training and experience in working with active military, veterans, and civilians with anxiety, adjustment difficulties and depression. I am trained in evidence based treatments.
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Are you feeling stuck in ways that are currently inhibiting you from moving forward with your life? Are you wanting emotional freedom, to be basically happy and feel empowered to do so?. If you are struggling with current emotional distress or a recent/past issue/event or relationship, together we will target your goals and tailor your sessions to get to the root of the issue quickly. I utilize accelerated healing techniques and traditional cognitive or "talk" therapy. Together these procesess assist the mind to reduce emotional distress, enhance useful behaviors and improve clarity. The result is an overall joyful sense of well being!
Are you feeling stuck in ways that are currently inhibiting you from moving forward with your life? Are you wanting emotional freedom, to be basically happy and feel empowered to do so?. If you are struggling with current emotional distress or a recent/past issue/event or relationship, together we will target your goals and tailor your sessions to get to the root of the issue quickly. I utilize accelerated healing techniques and traditional cognitive or "talk" therapy. Together these procesess assist the mind to reduce emotional distress, enhance useful behaviors and improve clarity. The result is an overall joyful sense of well being!
![Photo of Kelley J Zenchuk, MA, LMHC, CATP, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40288731-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Life can be unpredictable, challenging, and overwhelming. Stressful experiences, both positive and negative, can manifest physiologically changing the way you feel about yourself and your life resulting in anxiety, fatigue, loss of energy, and even hopelessness about the future. Most everyone at some point could use some assistance in navigating through life's countless challenging events. With a little guidance and cognitive restructuring, together we can process these experiences and discover healthy coping skills to aid in regaining control of your life.
Life can be unpredictable, challenging, and overwhelming. Stressful experiences, both positive and negative, can manifest physiologically changing the way you feel about yourself and your life resulting in anxiety, fatigue, loss of energy, and even hopelessness about the future. Most everyone at some point could use some assistance in navigating through life's countless challenging events. With a little guidance and cognitive restructuring, together we can process these experiences and discover healthy coping skills to aid in regaining control of your life.
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Melissa Amaya
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, BSW, MSW, LSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lutz, FL 33549
Is your relationship falling short of all that you had hoped it would be? Has the stress from careers, daily living, children or families along with fatigue prevented you from experiencing the closeness and intimacy with your partner that you desire? Do you remember what brought you both together and long for the time when you were both free to just enjoy each other and felt deeply connected? It is easy to become distracted and slip into a routine.I want to help you reconnect with your partner and feel that closeness and love that brought you both together.
Is your relationship falling short of all that you had hoped it would be? Has the stress from careers, daily living, children or families along with fatigue prevented you from experiencing the closeness and intimacy with your partner that you desire? Do you remember what brought you both together and long for the time when you were both free to just enjoy each other and felt deeply connected? It is easy to become distracted and slip into a routine.I want to help you reconnect with your partner and feel that closeness and love that brought you both together.
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Joel S. Brooks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
Lutz, FL 33558 (Online Only)
My passion and love for my profession is to help my clients understand and have faith in their strengths, so they have the best chance of finding solutions to their problems. I provide a warm, confidential and safe place for discovering specific solutions that lead to healthy change. I love what I do and want to share my professionalisim with you for a meaningful and theraputic experience.
I have 37 years of clinical experience working with adults, children and adolescents. I specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety disorders and depression, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness.
My passion and love for my profession is to help my clients understand and have faith in their strengths, so they have the best chance of finding solutions to their problems. I provide a warm, confidential and safe place for discovering specific solutions that lead to healthy change. I love what I do and want to share my professionalisim with you for a meaningful and theraputic experience.
I have 37 years of clinical experience working with adults, children and adolescents. I specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety disorders and depression, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness.
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I work with a vast assortment of therapeutic needs, but the initial focus is on finding and mastering appropriate coping strategies
I work with a vast assortment of therapeutic needs, but the initial focus is on finding and mastering appropriate coping strategies
I help my clients to minimize the weaknesses they struggle with and develop their Strengths. I strive to give them new tools to use to make their life better. I care about my clients and work with them to achieve their goals.
I help my clients to minimize the weaknesses they struggle with and develop their Strengths. I strive to give them new tools to use to make their life better. I care about my clients and work with them to achieve their goals.
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Welcome, I have over 20 years of experience, as a Psychologist, providing personable solution focused counseling to thousands of children, teens, adults, and couples. I'll strive to provide a comfortable environment that allows you to achieve your goals. Finding and more importantly trusting a therapist can be a challenging task and I am here to make this experience as easy as possible.
Welcome, I have over 20 years of experience, as a Psychologist, providing personable solution focused counseling to thousands of children, teens, adults, and couples. I'll strive to provide a comfortable environment that allows you to achieve your goals. Finding and more importantly trusting a therapist can be a challenging task and I am here to make this experience as easy as possible.
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My name is Stacey Lester and i'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida. In my 20 years of experience in mental health counseling, i have helped a number of individuals, young and old to work through several situations from divorce, abuse, tragedies, and normal stress from day to day life. I focus on the individual and what is best depending on their situation and work on techniques and skills that would most benefit them through the counseling process.
My name is Stacey Lester and i'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida. In my 20 years of experience in mental health counseling, i have helped a number of individuals, young and old to work through several situations from divorce, abuse, tragedies, and normal stress from day to day life. I focus on the individual and what is best depending on their situation and work on techniques and skills that would most benefit them through the counseling process.
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Do you want to make changes in your life but don't know how or where to begin? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and as if you put one foot forward only to take several steps back? Are you experiencing sadness , worry or loss of any kind whether it be a separation, divorce, death of a family member or animal? Together we can explore what has you feeling all these uncomfortable emotions and where they originated and how to change them.
Do you want to make changes in your life but don't know how or where to begin? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and as if you put one foot forward only to take several steps back? Are you experiencing sadness , worry or loss of any kind whether it be a separation, divorce, death of a family member or animal? Together we can explore what has you feeling all these uncomfortable emotions and where they originated and how to change them.
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In counseling, I believe in meeting my clients where they are and helping them achieve the goals they set for themselves. I want my clients to realize the decisions they make have consequences, good and bad, and like to assist them to remain accountable for their decisions. It is important for me to look at the client as a whole, to help determine the course of treatment that will suit them best. I look forward to helping you reach your goals.
In counseling, I believe in meeting my clients where they are and helping them achieve the goals they set for themselves. I want my clients to realize the decisions they make have consequences, good and bad, and like to assist them to remain accountable for their decisions. It is important for me to look at the client as a whole, to help determine the course of treatment that will suit them best. I look forward to helping you reach your goals.
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Serenity Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33647 (Online Only)
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.
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Are you feeling stuck? Are you seeking support? My name is Linda and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in the community for over 15 years. My passion is helping people. I want to make a difference in someone's life. What sets me apart? I provide you with a warm, nurturing environment, and we will work together toward positive growth. You may from time to time get to meet my co-therapists, Mia, Zeus or Ms. Kitty! The process of finding a therapist is important for your growth and you need to feel comfortable in the therapeutic relationship.
Are you feeling stuck? Are you seeking support? My name is Linda and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in the community for over 15 years. My passion is helping people. I want to make a difference in someone's life. What sets me apart? I provide you with a warm, nurturing environment, and we will work together toward positive growth. You may from time to time get to meet my co-therapists, Mia, Zeus or Ms. Kitty! The process of finding a therapist is important for your growth and you need to feel comfortable in the therapeutic relationship.
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I have been in Private Practice for over 25 years. My practice serves children, teens, adults and families in a comfortable setting. Most clients I see have the diagnosis of depression or anxiety. My way of treating this is to provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe if we can change the way we think about events in our life that we can find peace and balance. I have worked my entire career to find the most effective style of therapy, and received top training from Dr. Jeff Riggenbach, CBT Therapist and Dr. Patrick Cohn, top Sports Psychologist.
I have been in Private Practice for over 25 years. My practice serves children, teens, adults and families in a comfortable setting. Most clients I see have the diagnosis of depression or anxiety. My way of treating this is to provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe if we can change the way we think about events in our life that we can find peace and balance. I have worked my entire career to find the most effective style of therapy, and received top training from Dr. Jeff Riggenbach, CBT Therapist and Dr. Patrick Cohn, top Sports Psychologist.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy