Therapist in Plant City, FL via Florida telehealth: same-week appointments with licensed clinicians and supervised graduate interns. Ascend Mind and Body doesn't have a physical office in Plant City; we serve the I-4 corridor between Tampa and Lakeland via HIPAA-secure video from our six-clinician team. Sessions run $175 initial, $140 follow-up, or $75 with a supervised intern (sliding-scale rate). We treat anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, and OCD using CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, and ERP. Call (863) 510-2624 or book online.
Online talk therapy for Plant City residents
Telehealth is not a watered-down version of therapy. For most outpatient presentations (anxiety, depression, trauma reprocessing, OCD, life transitions, grief), research consistently shows comparable outcomes to in-person work. The difference is the part you actually feel: no drive on I-4 at 5:45, no parking lot at the strip mall on Alexander Street, no debate about whether Lakeland or Tampa is the lesser commute. You sign in from your house off Wiggins Road, your office near the Strawberry Festival grounds, or a quiet conference room at work. (For more on how our Florida telehealth therapy program works statewide, see the program page.)
Ascend doesn't have a Plant City office, but our Plant City patients see Ashley Spring and the rest of our talk-therapy team via HIPAA-secure telehealth from anywhere in Florida. Our nearest in-person offices are Lakeland (about 30 minutes east on I-4), Tampa-Carrollwood (about 35 minutes west on I-4), and Wesley Chapel (about 35 minutes north). Most Plant City patients try telehealth first; the I-4 commute argument loses fast once you've done a few sessions from your couch.
Sessions are 50 minutes for individual work, 60 minutes for couples or family. We use Zoom for Healthcare with a BAA in place, so the call is HIPAA-compliant by design. You'll receive a secure link by email or text 30 minutes before your appointment. No app to download.
Areas we serve along the I-4 corridor: Plant City (33563, 33565, 33566, 33567), Dover, Turkey Creek, Mulberry, Lakeland (33803, 33805, 33809, 33810, 33811, 33812, 33813), Lithia / FishHawk Ranch (33547), Valrico (33594, 33596), Brandon (33510, 33511), and the surrounding Hillsborough and Polk counties. If you're a Florida resident, your therapist can see you. The license attaches to the state, not the city.
Conditions we treat
Our Plant City telehealth team covers the full breadth of outpatient therapy:
- Anxiety: generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, health anxiety, agoraphobia
- Depression: major depressive episodes, persistent depressive disorder, postpartum depression, seasonal patterns
- Trauma and PTSD: childhood trauma, accidents, medical trauma, domestic violence aftermath, combat-related PTSD, complex trauma, including EMDR for trauma reprocessing
- Grief and loss: recent bereavement, anticipatory grief, complicated grief, pet loss
- ADHD-related challenges: emotional dysregulation, executive function support, relationship strain (diagnostic evaluation referral if not yet diagnosed)
- OCD: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard protocol
- Life transitions: divorce, job loss, relocation, retirement, new parenthood, identity changes
- LGBTQIA+ affirming care: multiple providers on the team are trained in affirming therapy
- Faith-integrated counseling: through Ondina Waldron, for clients who want faith woven into the therapeutic process
- Couples and relationship work: Antonio Garland focuses on couples and family systems
Our providers
Ashley M. Spring, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma, adoption, ADHD, and anxiety. She is bilingual English/Spanish and practices across all three Ascend locations via telehealth. Ashley's approach is direct and goal-oriented: evidence-based modalities and structured between-session work. For Plant City patients who want a Spanish-language therapist, Ashley is the match.
Skyler Anderson, RMHCI focuses on trauma, PTSD, and anxiety. As a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, Skyler practices under licensed supervision, which means a reduced rate ($75 per session) for structured, supervised therapy. Trauma-informed work without the licensed-clinician fee.
Ondina G. Waldron, LMHC brings a faith-integrated approach for clients who want it. She specializes in trauma, family dynamics, and Christian counseling. Plant City has deep faith roots through agriculture and church communities, and Ondina is the right fit when you want a therapist who can meet you there without leaving the clinical work behind.
Antonio Garland, RMFTI is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern. He works with couples, family systems, and individual concerns within a relational framework, often the right match for Plant City couples seeking online couples counseling.
Kaylee Mills Brenneman, Ed.S, MEd, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Supervisor. She oversees the intern team and carries her own caseload (anxiety, depression, life transitions, clinical supervision). Kaylee accepts UnitedHealthcare and Medicare; the rest of the team is fee-for-service with superbills.
What to expect at your first appointment
Before the visit. Complete the intake forms online. Pick the clinician whose profile fits your situation, or call (863) 510-2624 and we'll help you match. You'll receive a secure Zoom link by email and text the day of your session.
During your first session. About 50 minutes via secure video. Your therapist will ask what brought you in, how things are going day-to-day, what you've tried before, and what you'd like to be different in three or six months. Nobody expects a polished narrative. "Things have been off and I'm tired of pretending they're not" is a perfectly fine starting point.
After the session. Schedule the next visit before you log off. Weekly is typical for the first 4-8 weeks. Once the work has traction, many clients move to every other week or monthly maintenance.
Insurance & pricing
In-network options
- Kaylee Brenneman accepts UnitedHealthcare and Medicare. [NEEDED: confirm current Florida-state in-network panels for Hillsborough/Polk County telehealth; 14+ additional plans listed as in process]
- Other providers are fee-for-service with superbills issued for out-of-network reimbursement
Self-pay rates
- Initial session (licensed clinician): $175
- Follow-up (licensed clinician): $140
- Supervised intern session (sliding-scale): $75
Most PPO plans reimburse 50 to 80 percent for out-of-network mental health services. We provide superbills with diagnosis codes and CPT codes you submit directly to your insurer. The $75 intern rate is one of the lowest supervised therapy options available to Plant City residents.
Also see our nearby therapy options
Looking for in-person care or comparing across the I-4 corridor?
- Talk therapy in Lakeland: in-person at our Polk County office, ~30 min east on I-4
- Talk therapy in Tampa: in-person at our Carrollwood office, ~35 min west on I-4
- Talk therapy in Wesley Chapel: in-person at our Pasco County hub (legal practice address), ~35 min north on I-75
- Talk therapy in Brandon: telehealth, ~25 min west via SR-60
- Talk therapy in Valrico: telehealth, ~20 min west via SR-60
If medication is part of the picture, Anna Stouffer, PMHNP-BC, sees Florida patients via telehealth for medication management. Many clients see a therapist and a psychiatric provider concurrently.
FAQs about therapy in Plant City
Why doesn't Ascend have a Plant City office?
We focus on three physical locations (Wesley Chapel, Tampa-Carrollwood, and Lakeland) and serve the rest of Florida via telehealth. Building a fourth office in Plant City to do the same therapy work we do over secure video would not improve outcomes; research is clear that telehealth therapy is comparable to in-person for most presentations. If you'd prefer in-person, our Lakeland office is about 30 minutes east on I-4 and Tampa-Carrollwood is 35 minutes west.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Most new patients schedule within one week. Same-day openings happen when there are cancellations. Call (863) 510-2624 in the morning to ask about same-day availability.
What if I need medication, not just therapy?
Anna Stouffer, our Florida-licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner, sees Plant City patients via telehealth for medication evaluation and management. Many clients work with her concurrently with talk therapy.
Is telehealth therapy covered by my insurance?
Florida law requires private insurance plans to cover telehealth at parity with in-person services. Coverage depends on your specific plan. We provide superbills you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement on PPO plans, which typically cover 50 to 80 percent for mental health.
Can I do EMDR via telehealth?
Yes. EMDR has been adapted for telehealth and the protocol works over secure video. Bilateral stimulation is done with eye movements, audio tones, or self-tapping. Research supports telehealth EMDR for trauma reprocessing.
What ZIP codes around Plant City do you serve?
Plant City (33563, 33565, 33566, 33567), Dover, Turkey Creek, Mulberry, Lakeland (33803, 33805, 33809, 33810, 33811, 33812, 33813), Lithia/FishHawk (33547), Valrico (33594, 33596), Brandon (33510, 33511), and the surrounding Hillsborough and Polk counties. If you're physically located in Florida during the session, our license covers you.
Do you offer therapy in Spanish?
Yes. Ashley Spring is bilingual English/Spanish and provides therapy in either language. The fee structure is the same.