Is telehealth therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Research consistently shows that telehealth therapy is equally effective as in-person therapy for most conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and grief. Some patients actually find it easier to open up from the comfort of their own space.

What types of therapy are available via telehealth?

Our telehealth therapists offer CBT, DBT-informed therapy, EMDR, IFS, and ERP. Individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy are all available via secure video.

Do you accept insurance for telehealth therapy?

Kaylee Mills Brenneman is in-network with Medicare and UnitedHealthcare for telehealth visits. Most other therapists are fee-for-service at $175 per session, with superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement. Supervised intern sessions are available at $75.

Can I switch between telehealth and in-person sessions?

Yes. Many patients use a hybrid model - some sessions in-person at our Wesley Chapel, Tampa, or Lakeland offices, and others via telehealth when it's more convenient. You can switch between formats with the same therapist.

How do I know if telehealth therapy is right for me?

Telehealth therapy works well for most people. It's especially convenient if you live far from our offices, have a busy schedule, or feel more comfortable in your own space. During your free 15-minute consultation, we can help you decide what format works best.

FLORIDA TELEHEALTH THERAPY

Licensed therapy, anywhere in Florida.

Evidence-based talk therapy from licensed Florida clinicians. Trauma-informed care, EMDR, grief support, depression and anxiety treatment. Secure video sessions from wherever you are in Florida.

Accepting New Patients · Statewide Florida Telehealth

FLORIDA TELEHEALTH THERAPY

Florida online therapy that fits your week.

Free 15-minute consult. We will match you with a Florida-licensed therapist and get you on the calendar, usually within one business day.

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Your Telehealth Therapy Team

Florida-licensed clinicians, secure video, statewide.

Three Ascend therapists are credentialed to see you anywhere in Florida via HIPAA-compliant video. You will be matched based on what you are working through and your scheduling needs.

Skyler Anderson, RMHCI

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern · Florida

Trauma, PTSD, chronic illness, and anxiety. Available statewide via telehealth and at all three Ascend offices.

Accepting new patients

Kaylee Mills Brenneman, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor · Clinical Supervisor · Florida

Lead therapist on the Lakeland team. In-network with Medicare and UnitedHealthcare for telehealth. Individual and family work.

Insurance accepted

Ashley Huston

Graduate Student Intern under licensed clinical supervision · EMDR-trained

EMDR therapy for trauma plus mind-body work for ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Sessions $75 under licensed supervision.

$75 supervised sessions

How Telehealth Therapy Works

Book online or call. Schedule your intake session. We will send you forms to complete before your appointment so your first session can focus on what matters.
Intake session. A thorough first session to understand your situation, history, and goals. No rushing, no judgment.
Treatment plan. Together, you will create a plan that fits your life and addresses your specific concerns.
Ongoing sessions. Weekly or biweekly sessions via secure video. Coordinated with Ascend's psychiatry team when medication management is part of the plan.

What We Treat

Depression and anxiety
PTSD and trauma (EMDR available)
Grief and loss
Adult ADHD
Chronic illness and health-related stress
Adjustment disorders and life transitions
Mood and stress regulation
Family and relational concerns

Note: Ascend does not currently offer dedicated substance use counseling via telehealth. If you are seeking primary treatment for a substance use disorder, please call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for a referral.

Fees

Telehealth talk therapy is fee-for-service. Superbills are provided for out-of-network reimbursement.

Initial intake session: $175
Follow-up sessions: $140

Many insurance plans offer partial reimbursement when a superbill is submitted. Contact us to learn more.

Therapy from Wherever You Are.

Book your first telehealth therapy session today. Secure video, evidence-based treatment, and a Florida-licensed clinician matched to what you are working through.

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