2026 Mental Wellness Resources: Heal, Change, Thrive

It’s 2026, and our entire team agrees: this is the perfect year to heal your life. 

Unnecessary suffering was for 2025. What felt right and even chic then is no longer serving us now. That means no more feeling sorry for yourself, no more self-sabotage, and no more pushing through alone when you’d be better off asking for help. 

Now, let’s talk logistics. If we’re going to avoid those three beloved American pastimes (self-pity, self-sabotage, and self-neglect), then naturally, we’re freeing up a lot of time. How do we spend it? 

Easy! We spend it learning how to care for ourselves properly, including getting support for anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Does Integrative Counsel Offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy?

Lauren Mishkin, LMHC, is a therapist in St. Petersburg who specializes in healing trauma. Whether you’re dealing with grief, neglect, abuse, or all of the above, Lauren provides a safe, steady environment to explore painful experiences and understand how they continue to affect your present life. Her work is rooted in the belief that symptoms are not flaws, but adaptations—and that with the right support, those adaptations can soften and change.

Lauren’s approach is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and deeply respectful of each client’s pace. She integrates evidence-based practices with curiosity and compassion, helping clients reconnect with their bodies, their values, and their sense of agency.

• Psychedelic Therapy From A Compassionate Professional. Lauren is certified in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and works in collaboration with Journey Clinical, a licensed medical provider. She offers careful preparation and integration therapy to help clients safely explore ketamine experiences and translate insights into meaningful, lasting change.

• Sobriety Support From A Therapist Who Understands. Lauren provides nuanced support for individuals exploring sobriety, moderation, or harm reduction. Intergenerational trauma, attachment patterns, and genetic vulnerability can all influence how the nervous system seeks relief or regulation. Rather than focusing on willpower or shame, Lauren helps clients understand these deeper influences, build safer coping strategies, and develop a relationship with substances—or sobriety—that is conscious, compassionate, and sustainable.
• Grief Counseling For Every Type Of Grief. Grief is complicated. Sometimes we mourn something that was beautiful but transient, and sometimes we mourn something that was complicated and seemingly interminable. Lauren helps clients make space for all forms of loss—death, estrangement, identity shifts, and unrealized futures—honoring the full emotional reality of grief without rushing the healing process.

Who Is The Couples Counselor For Integrative Counsel? 

Michael Anthony, LCSW, is a  counselor in St. Petersburg who works with individuals and couples to help them unlearn long-standing patterns that no longer serve them. He understands that relationship struggles rarely exist in isolation—they are often rooted in personal history, attachment wounds, and unprocessed experiences that show up most clearly in close connection with others.

Michael’s work with couples focuses on helping each partner take responsibility for their own inner landscape so the relationship itself can change. By supporting individuals in building insight, emotional regulation, and self-trust, he helps couples come back together with greater clarity, honesty, and capacity for connection. The goal is not perfection, but a relationship that feels more secure, responsive, and sustainable.

• Therapy For Men, From A Man. Michael offers therapy that meets men where they are—without judgment, posturing, or pressure to perform. He creates a space where men can explore emotions, identity, stress, and relationships in a way that feels direct, respectful, and grounded, helping them develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

• Relationship Counseling For Loving Couples In Distress. Michael helps couples and individuals navigate conflict, disconnection, and recurring cycles that leave both partners feeling unheard or stuck. His approach emphasizes accountability, communication, and understanding the deeper patterns driving relational distress, allowing couples to rebuild trust and create more intentional ways of being together.

• EMDR Therapy For Anxiety Relief. Michael uses EMDR to help clients process experiences that contribute to anxiety, reactivity, and emotional overwhelm. By addressing the root of these responses rather than just the symptoms, EMDR can help clients feel more regulated, present, and confident in both their internal world and their relationships.

Who Can I Go To For Virtual Art Therapy? 

Quinn Smalley, LMHC, is a virtual art therapist in St. Petersburg who provides thoughtful, accessible care for individuals living with OCD as well as those navigating major life transitions. Whether you’re adjusting to a new school, a new job, or the end of an important relationship, Quinn offers a supportive space to slow down, reflect, and regain a sense of steadiness during periods of change.

Quinn specializes in art therapy, creating an environment where clients feel safe to express themselves beyond words. Using creative processes alongside clinical insight, she helps clients explore complex emotions, patterns, and internal conflicts in ways that feel contained, meaningful, and empowering.

• Counseling For Big Life Changes. Life transitions can disrupt routines, identity, and emotional balance. Quinn supports clients through periods of uncertainty and adjustment, helping them process loss, growth, and change while building tools for resilience and self-trust.

• Virtual Therapy That Meets You Where You’re At. Quinn provides high-quality virtual therapy that allows clients to access care from the comfort and privacy of their own space. This flexibility goes beyond just literally meeting you where you’re at. When Quinn is your therapist, you’re getting treatment that is catered to your individual needs.
• Affordable Art Therapy That’s Covered By Your Insurance. Finances are one of the most prominent burdens on our psyche today, and access to care should not add additional stress. Quinn is committed to supporting clients from all financial backgrounds and accepts the following insurance providers: Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, United, and Florida Blue.

Counseling In St. Petersburg That’s Covered By My Insurance

If you’re considering starting therapy in 2026, one of the first questions you might have is whether a provider accepts your insurance. Navigating mental health care today can feel overwhelming—between changing coverage rules, increased demand for therapists, and the emotional weight of beginning therapy itself. That’s not exactly the kind of ease most people are hoping for when they decide to seek support. Here’s what you need to know about finding a therapist, understanding your benefits, and accessing care that feels both supportive and financially realistic.

No matter who your insurance provider is, we’re here to help you explore your therapy options. When you book an intake appointment, we’ll work with you to match you with a therapist who fits your goals, preferences, and budget. That might include using insurance benefits, exploring sliding-scale options, utilizing a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement, or helping you find a trusted provider outside our practice if that’s the best fit. At Integrative Counsel, our priority is helping you access care—thoughtfully, transparently, and with compassion.

Therapists Who Accept Aetna Insurance
If you’re covered by Aetna, you may be eligible for therapy services through our practice. Our therapists work within your benefits to provide integrative, evidence-based care that supports emotional well-being and long-term growth.

Therapists Who Accept Cigna Insurance
Finding a therapist who accepts Cigna in 2026 doesn’t have to be complicated. Wherever you are in your healing process, we’ll help connect you with a right-fit therapist whose services align with your coverage and your needs.

Therapy for People With Optum
Looking for therapy that fits into your life—and your insurance plan? If you’re insured through Optum Oscar, Optum Oxford, or United Optum, we can help match you with a therapist who’s covered by your plan and aligned with what you’re looking for in care.

Does Integrative Counsel Offer Budget Therapy? 

Integrative Counsel has a qualified team of counselors-in-training who offer high-quality therapy at a more affordable price point. Working with a student therapist means you’re receiving care that is thoughtful, current, and grounded in the latest research and training models. Our student clinicians are real therapists under supervision by experienced counselors, so that means you receive ethical, attentive, and effective support.

Being treated by a newer therapist also means bringing your concerns to someone who is deeply engaged in learning, listening, and collaboration. Student therapists often bring fresh perspectives, openness, and a strong commitment to understanding your experience without assumptions—making budget therapy a meaningful and supportive option rather than a compromise.

• Subscribe To Our Virtual Magazine. Isn’t there an option out there when your budget is zero dollars and your timeline is right now? Why yes! Three times a week, we send free mental health resources to the subscribers of our newsletter. That could be you!

• See A Therapist Like Alli Cravener. Alli Cravener is a student counselor in St. Petersburg. She works thoughtfully with clients who are seeking a supportive space to explore identity, stress, burnout, relationships, and personal growth. She is passionate about creatively connecting you with your inner child and helping to re-ignite  your passion.

• Make An Appointment With Counselor Mandi Rogers. Mandi Rogers is a therapist-in-training at Integrative Counsel who provides client-centered therapy informed by current clinical training and close supervision. She brings curiosity, care, and professionalism to her work, supporting clients as they navigate life transitions, emotional challenges, and healing.

 If you feel stuck on your healing journey, working with a therapist can help. Based on your needs, our intake specialist will help you get matched up with your perfect therapist. Click here to schedule a consultation.

 

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