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On average, patients who use Zocdoc can search for a Therapist / Counselor in Tampa, book an appointment, and see the Therapist / Counselor within 24 hours. Same-day appointments are often available, you can search for real-time availability of Therapists/Counselors in Tampa who accept your insurance and make an appointment online.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for a Tampa Therapist / Counselor who takes your insurance. Just choose your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. If you’re not sure which plan you have, you can use Zocdoc’s insurance checker to find out.
Zocdoc is a free online service that helps patients find Therapists/Counselors in Tampa and book appointments instantly. You can search for Tampa Therapists/Counselors by symptom or visit reason. Then, choose your insurance plan. Based on that information, you’ll see a list of providers who meet your search criteria, along with their available appointment slots.
When you search for Tampa Therapists/Counselors on Zocdoc, you can filter your results by gender, in addition to other criteria. That way, you’ll only see Therapists/Counselors in Tampa who match your preferences.
On Zocdoc, you can search specifically for Tampa Therapists/Counselors with availability after 5 p.m.
You can use Zocdoc to find Therapists/Counselors in Tampa who are highly rated by other patients. These ratings are based on verified reviews submitted by real patients. Every time a patient completes an appointment booked on Zocdoc, they’re invited to review their experience. Each review must comply with Zocdoc’s guidelines.
Therapists/Counselors in Tampa on Zocdoc who see patients through online video visits will have a purple video icon on their profiles. You can also filter your search results to show only Therapists/Counselors who offer video visits.
Most insurers provide coverage for video visits at the same cost as in-person visits. You can search on Zocdoc specifically for Therapists/Counselors in Tampa who accept your insurance for video visits by selecting your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. We recommend you check with your insurance carrier directly to confirm your coverage and out of pocket costs for video visits.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for a Therapist / Counselor who has appointments available before 10:00 am, or after 5:00 pm. Just choose the special hours filter at the top of our search page.
Zocdoc let's you see real-time availability for Therapists/Counselors in Tampa. Many Therapists/Counselors offer appointments on Saturdays and Sundays.
There are approximately 19,310 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Florida. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)
In Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa, around 17% of adults have reported experiencing frequent mental distress for 14 or more days in the last 30 days. Speaking with a therapist/counselor can help you identify the root causes of this distress and provide you with effective coping strategies. (County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, 2025; Mayo Clinic, 2023)
Hillsborough County, home to Tampa, has an age-adjusted hospitalization rate of about 673.4 per 100,000 residents for mental health disorders. A therapist or counselor can provide support before, during, and after hospitalization by offering treatment and guiding people on their path to recovery and well-being. (Florida Department of Health, 2024; Medical News Today, 2025)
On Zocdoc, around 25 percentage of therapists and counselors based out of Tampa, FL offer video visits.
The best therapists and counselors in Tampa, FL, are usually board-certified, have positive patient reviews, and work with reputable hospitals. Zocdoc makes it easy to compare these details so you can choose with confidence.
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