Professional Psychology of Pinellas PLLC

Largo · Telehealth offered · Takes BCBS, United Healthcare/Optum/Oscar +1

CounselingYoung adults and college students · Adults · Children and adolescentsIn person + virtual

At a glance

Accepting new patients: Waitlist
Telehealth: Florida statewide and 43 other states/territories
In person: St. Petersburg office, 2901 1st. Ave. N. Ste. 201
Insurance: BCBS · United Healthcare/Optum/Oscar · Medicare
Self pay: Initial visit $250 · Individual therapy session $175

About

Dr. Tia Kern-Butler is a licensed psychologist who runs a solo private practice. The practice states that clients speak with her directly from first contact, with no support staff.

Dr. Kern-Butler states she has spent 24 years helping others, and that her early career focused on children, especially those who had experienced trauma. Her clinical work later expanded to include adults.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
EMDR
Internal Family Systems
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Concerns they commonly address

Anxiety

The pages describe anxiety as a condition with symptoms such as persistent worry, avoidance and physical tension.

Depression

The pages describe depression as a serious illness that can affect work, school, relationships and physical health.

Grief

The pages describe grief as a normal emotional reaction to loss that has no set timeline.

Trauma

The pages describe trauma as experiences that cause deeply disturbing emotional reactions, including PTSD.

Life transitions

The pages describe difficulty adjusting to change as a concern addressed in therapy.

Self-esteem and relationship issues

The pages list low self-esteem and relationship difficulties as concerns the practice works on.

Services

Individual therapy

Therapy is described as an interactive process of self-discovery and understanding, offered to individuals of all ages.

Online therapy

Individual therapy sessions are offered over a secure computer-based connection.

Coaching

Coaching is described as focused on the present and future and is not covered by insurance.

Diagnostic and educational testing

The homepage lists clinical diagnostic testing, IQ and gifted testing, learning disability evaluation and bariatric pre-surgical evaluations.

Founder

Tia Kern-Butler, PsyD

Licensed to practice psychology in Florida since 2000. Previously lead psychologist for a hospital-based outpatient clinic and mental health liaison to a Children's Advocacy Center for 14 years. Lists EMDR qualification and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional credential.

Insurance, self-pay and costs

Insurance listed by the practice

BCBS, United Healthcare/Optum/Oscar, Medicare. Confirm your benefits with the practice and your insurer.

Self-pay

Initial visit: $250. Individual therapy session: $175. Coaching session: $175.

Cancellation

24 hours notice is required, or a fee of $100 is assessed.

Payment

Payment is due in full at time of service.

What to know before contacting

New patients

The practice lists a waitlist.

Who it sees

Young adults and college students, Adults, Children and adolescents.

Care setting

In person in St. Petersburg office, 2901 1st. Ave. N. Ste. 201; telehealth: Florida statewide and 43 other states/territories.

Not an emergency service

Anyone in crisis or needing emergency services is directed to dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Questions families ask

Can I use telehealth?

Yes. The practice lists telehealth: Florida statewide and 43 other states/territories.

What insurance does Professional Psychology of Pinellas PLLC list?

BCBS, United Healthcare/Optum/Oscar, Medicare. Always confirm coverage with the practice and your insurer.

What are the self-pay rates?

Initial visit: $250; Individual therapy session: $175; Coaching session: $175.

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