Do mental health care clinicians in Ocala, Florida accept insurance?

Yes, most health insurance carriers in Ocala, Florida cover mental health care including psychotherapy and psychiatry. Calculating the exact amount of coverage will be based on the plan details and whether the selected mental health clinician is in-network or out-of-network. LifeStance is in-network with most insurance plans in Florida, so you’ll pay only a copay at each session after meeting your annual deductible. We work with Advent HealthAdvent Health-MedicareAetnaAetna-MedicareBeaconBeacon-MedicareCentivoClaritev (MultiPlan PHCS)Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-MedicareDevoted Health Plan-MedicareEvernorth (Cigna)Evernorth (Cigna)-MedicareHealthSmartHumana-MedicareLucet (Florida Blue)Lucet (Florida Blue)-MedicareMediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)MedicareNorthwell DirectOptum, UnitedHealthcareOptum, UnitedHealthcare-MedicareOptum, UnitedHealthcare-VA Community CareOrlando HealthPartners Direct HealthProvider Network of America (PNOA)Quest Behavioral HealthSana BenefitsSana Benefits-MedicareTELUS Health (BHS)Tricare East (Humana Military) However, even in cases when a LifeStance provider is out-of-network with your insurance, you may still be able to receive reimbursement from your insurance company especially If you have a PPO or POS insurance plan. If you have an HMO, EPO, or Medicaid/Medicare plan that LifeStance is out of network with, you likely cannot receive a reimbursement and would be responsible for the full out-of-network session fee. Our mental health provider rates vary based on experience, we would be happy to assist you with clarifying the rate and finding you the right provider.

How can I make an appointment with a clinician in Ocala, Florida?

Once you have found a provider in Ocala, Florida you want to make an appointment with, you can proceed with booking an appointment online via a link on the provider’s profile or request a callback so our office will call you at the time that is convenient for you. This is especially important for new patients, as normally your provider will schedule your next appointment with you before the end of the session. If you are a new patient or want to schedule a session with another provider, the LifeStance scheduling specialist will go over your scheduling preferences and provider’s availability in-person or online. If your treatment involves scheduling appointments in group settings, our specialist will follow up with days and times with you over a phone call.

Find Mental Health Care in Ocala, Florida

Choose from approximately 5 LifeStance supported mental health clinicians that serve patients in Ocala, Florida. Our mental health clinicians see patients in 24 local offices in Florida and also provide virtual appointments throughout the state.

Lily Tencza, Psychiatrist

Lily Tencza helps adults regain stability, clarity, and confidence through thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric medication management. She provides care to patients across Florida, offering personalized treatment plans that address both symptoms and the whole person. Her approach emphasizes careful evaluation, ongoing monitoring, and collaboration to support lasting mental health improvement for adults and seniors. At LifeStance Health, Dr. Tencza focuses on treating ADHD, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, while also supporting individuals experiencing trauma-related conditions and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. She provides medication management for adults across the lifespan, including older adults, with attention to medical history, lifestyle factors, and individual goals. In addition to these core specialties, she offers care for a broad range of psychiatric conditions. Dr. Tencza is especially passionate about helping patients navigate complex, overlapping symptoms that affect daily functioning, relationships, and quality of life. She has a strong clinical interest in women’s mental health, including perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety concerns, and works to create treatment plans that are responsive to life transitions, stress, and hormonal changes. Her care is grounded in compassion, clinical precision, and respect for each patient’s lived experience. She also has experience working with first responders and military members and veterans, understanding the unique stressors, trauma exposure, and occupational demands these populations may face. While her practice centers on medication management, she frequently collaborates with therapists and other providers to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care. Outside of clinical work, Dr. Tencza enjoys reading, spending time in nature, and listening to music, interests that help her maintain balance and perspective. Dr. Tencza provides psychiatric medication management for adults throughout Florida at LifeStance Health.

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Accepts: Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS), Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Centivo See all

Specialties: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder See all

Ages Served: 18-75+

19.55 miles away

The Villages, FL

352-706-7799

1400 US Highway 441 North, Sharon Morse Building, Suite 553

352-706-7799

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Manuel Alvarez, Psychologist

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Accepts: Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS), Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Centivo See all

Specialties: Anxiety, Panic attacks See all

Ages Served: 27-75+

19.55 miles away

The Villages, FL

352-706-7799

1400 US Highway 441 North, Sharon Morse Building, Suite 553

352-706-7799

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Barbara Conrad, Therapist

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Accepts: Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS), Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Centivo See all

Specialties: Anger issues, Anxiety See all

Ages Served: 18-75+

19.55 miles away

The Villages, FL

352-706-7799

1400 US Highway 441 North, Sharon Morse Building, Suite 553

352-706-7799

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Lenea Carnes, Therapist

Lenea Carnes helps children, teens, and adults build practical skills to manage emotional challenges, strengthen relationships, and create steady progress toward their goals. Serving patients across Florida through LifeStance Health, she provides a supportive, structured approach to therapy that balances warmth with clinical clarity, meeting people where they are and helping them move forward with confidence. She is especially passionate about supporting individuals and families impacted by adoption and foster care, substance use concerns, and grief. Lenea brings focused experience working with families navigating dependency systems, individuals in recovery, and parents coping with profound loss, including maternal grief following infant loss or stillbirth. Her work emphasizes understanding root causes, reducing shame, and developing realistic action steps that translate into everyday life. Lenea treats children, adolescents, teens, and adults, with care tailored to developmental needs across each stage. Her primary specialties include alcohol and drug use issues, anxiety, and childhood behavior challenges, and she also addresses additional concerns such as ADHD, depression, trauma, and school avoidance. She offers individual therapy, group therapy, intensive outpatient programming, and case management, integrating evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness strategies, and parenting skills to promote lasting change. Clients often appreciate her active, strength-based style that is solution-focused and collaborative. Lenea works with individuals and families across Florida to clarify goals, build coping tools, and support healthier patterns at home, school, and work. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys reading vampire novels, gardening, and spending time with her family and her Golden Retriever, Rosie.

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Accepts: Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS), Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Centivo See all

Specialties: ADHD, Anxiety See all

Ages Served: 6-75+

19.55 miles away

The Villages, FL

352-706-7799

1400 US Highway 441 North, Sharon Morse Building, Suite 553

352-706-7799

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Janet Walker, Nurse Practitioner

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Accepts: Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS), Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Centivo See all

Specialties: ADHD, Anxiety See all

Ages Served: 6-75+

19.55 miles away

The Villages, FL

352-706-7799

1400 US Highway 441 North, Sharon Morse Building, Suite 553

352-706-7799

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Valentine Anyiam, Psychiatrist

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Accepts: Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS), Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Centivo See all

Specialties: ADHD, Attention & focus See all

Ages Served: 6-75+

19.55 miles away

The Villages, FL

352-706-7799

1400 US Highway 441 North, Sharon Morse Building, Suite 553

352-706-7799

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Julie Davisson, Nurse Practitioner

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Accepts: Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS), Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Centivo See all

Specialties: Bipolar Disorder, First responder stress See all

Ages Served: 6-75+

19.55 miles away

The Villages, FL

352-706-7799

1400 US Highway 441 North, Sharon Morse Building, Suite 553

352-706-7799

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Kazi Ahmad, Psychiatrist

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Accepts: Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS), Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Centivo See all

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression/feeling down See all

Ages Served: 18-75+

52.31 miles away

Ocoee, FL

407-753-7441

10125 West Colonial Drive, Suite 212

407-753-7441

ORLANDO, FL

8337693524

Clermont, FL

352-833-6300

17011 State Road 50, Suite 301

352-833-6300

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Yulanda Leverett, Nurse Practitioner

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Accepts: Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS), Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Centivo See all

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression/feeling down See all

Ages Served: 11-75+

79.01 miles away

Tampa, FL

813-530-1414

14499 N Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 130-S

813-530-1414

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FAQs about how to find a clinician in Ocala, Florida

Find a provider near you in Ocala, Florida on LifeStance. To find your perfect match use filters like insurance accepted, therapy specialty, and provider identity. Mental health care clinicians on LifeStance are highly rated and vetted for their extensive experience treating individual adults, children and adolescents, as well as couples and families. They offer both in-person and telehealth care.