United Healthcare Optum Medicare Therapists in Vermont
Finding a therapist through UnitedHealthcare/Optum Medicare can provide accessible and cost-effective mental health care tailored to your needs. With 13 verified therapists in Vermont who accept UnitedHealthcare/Optum Medicare, you can choose from therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive counseling, and mindfulness-based therapy to help address concerns like anxiety, depression, or coping with health changes. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist listed below is currently accepting new clients and has availability in the coming weeks, ensuring timely, compassionate care covered by your UnitedHealthcare/Optum Medicare plan.
Availability updated: 10/22/2026
Often rebooked
Solution oriented
Authentic
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Crisis Intervention
Depression
+9
Hi, I’m Josh Burke, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing therapy across, Colorado, New York and Vermont. I’ve spent over 12 years working with individuals navigating a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and major life transitions.
I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable. Because of that, I place a strong emphasis on building a genuine, trusting relationship from the start—one where you feel supported, understood, and able to be honest about what you’re going through.
My approach is both relational and goal-oriented. I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), which means we won’t just talk about what’s wrong—we’ll also focus on what matters to you and how to move toward it in practical, meaningful ways.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or navigating a significant transition, our work will center on helping you better understand your experience, develop new ways of responding to stress, and take steps toward the life you want to live. I tailor therapy to each person, recognizing that no two paths forward look the same.
I believe change is possible—even when things feel difficult—and I aim to walk alongside you in a way that feels collaborative, grounded, and forward-moving.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Parenting
+9
Welcome! I'm Lisa.
First, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards working on improving your mental health. I know starting therapy can be scary and empowering at the same time.
During sessions, I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to their mental health including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, parenting challenges and everyday stressors. I focus on helping clients develop new strategies and boundaries in order to help improve their quality of life. I treat each client as an individual as there is no "cookie cutter" way of managing each individual's stressors and challenge.
Counseling can foster personal development in whatever way you may be seeking and help build the life you so deeply deserve. If that's what you're looking for, I'm here when you're ready to share.
VirtualAvailable
Intelligent
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+10
I help individuals work through the anxiety of every day life, life changes, and depression. I know therapy can be hard to start, and sometimes working through the past can be hard too! We will work together to navigate the waters, so that you can feel your best self!
Clients describe me as calm, intuitive, and easy to talk to. I offer teletherapy statewide, creating a space where you can breathe, reflect, and rebuild your sense of stability and calm.
Available
Open-minded
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+7
Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief, struggling with anxiety, adjusting to a major life transition, or carrying the weight of past experiences? Perhaps you're navigating pregnancy, postpartum challenges, relationship difficulties, or simply feeling stuck and unsure of your next steps. You don't have to face these challenges alone.
I'm Andrea Jackson, LICSW, LCSW, PMH-C, founder of Cardinal Hope and Healing LLC. I provide therapy for adults experiencing grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and strengths-based interventions. Together, we'll work to better understand your experiences, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical tools to help you move forward.
As a Black woman therapist and first-generation college graduate, I understand how personal, family, cultural, and societal experiences can influence our mental health and overall well-being. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
Whether you're seeking support through a difficult season of life or hoping to create lasting change, therapy can be a place to build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with what matters most to you.
Available
Authentic
Empowering
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker, in Michigan, with over 20 years of experience as a mental health provider. I serve clients by helping them address various stressors such as anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, trauma, health complications, drug use, incarceration, as well as overall life challenges related that were both expected and unexpected.
Respect, empathy, positive regard, as well as faith in God and people are foundational to the services I provide.
I provide mental health support, based on best practices, to help clients resolve dilemmas and challenges that impacts their mental and emotional health. The challenges they face can be related to the past, present or future. My clients report they feel very comfortable talking to me and that services directly addresses their concerns and helps them to resolve their issues.
My goal is to empower my clients so that they have lifelong skills that supports them, now and in the future, if they should ever have any challenges again.
My method is non-judgmental, friendly, yet professional, rooted in evidence based, best practices.
I'll help you resolve your issues based on your life goals and values. Services will be practical, relevant, effective and tailored to your needs.
My therapy style is warm and engaging. I don't embrace judgment, fear-based tactics or condemning others. I believe in providing unconditional positive regard, yet accountability, while helping you to move forward in pursuit of a high-quality life. My approach combines solution focused, client based, dialectical and cognitive-behavior therapy and can be psychodynamic. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I'm ready to support you through this process! I look forward to working with you!
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
LGBTQ
Hi there, my name is Kristina Mills-Gregory, and I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia, South Carolina, and Florida. I have been providing therapy for over 15 years. I have a Masters in Counseling from Campbell University, and a BA in Psychology and Communication Studies from University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Prior to becoming a therapist, I started my career as a school counselor in public schools. I have also worked in community mental health, providing a wide range of services.
My passion is helping others achieve their goals, and that is why I take a partnership approach to therapy. We will work together to ensure that you are moving forward in your progress. I use a wide variety of techniques that are specific to the individual, based on your needs. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focus Technique, and Person Centered. I work to ensure that you feel safe and secure, by providing a space free from judgment.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
+7
Life can feel heavy sometimes—and trying to hold it all together gets exhausting. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break, you’re not alone. I help adults work through anxiety, stress, trauma, and relationship challenges in a way that feels real, supportive, and actually helpful. My approach isn’t one-size-fits-all—we focus on what you need and what works in your day-to-day life. No pressure, no judgment—just a space to process, gain clarity, and move forward. My goal is simple: help you feel more like yourself again, but stronger, more confident, and in control.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented
Warm
Authentic
Specialties
Addiction
Anger Management
Sexual Abuse
+9
My name is Yvette and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. I received my Masters Degree from Webster University and have been practicing for over 10 years. I am a US Air Force Veteran which fuels my passion for working with veterans and active duty military personnel. I specialize in substance abuse and sexual trauma. Throughout my career I have had to opportunity to work various setting, including in-home, acute hospitalization and residential. Within these settings I have the opportunity to address: depression, anxiety, sexual trauma, anger management, parenting and addiction. Currently I am the assistant clinical Director at a juvenile program that specializes in rehabilitating youth with problem sexual behaviors. I assist with managing and developing a team of five therapists to help provide exceptional services for the program. I truly enjoy assisting others and extending my services to individuals that wish to seek therapy in the comfort of their own home.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Direct
Warm
Specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
LGBTQ
+5
Hi, I'm a Licensed (Clinical) Mental Health Counselor based in Massachusetts. I am licensed in Massachusetts and Vermont. I received my Master's Degree from Johnson State College (now Northern Vermont University - Johnson Campus) and have been practicing in a variety of settings for 11 years, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, community mental health agencies, and private practice settings. I help adults struggling with various addictions, anxiety/depression, and/or LGBTQ+ issues to become the best version of yourself.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+9
Hi, I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of social work and mental health experience. I utilize evidence-based therapy models focused on my clients' strengths, abilities, and unique life experiences in efforts to improve quality of life and restore overall health and wellness. I greatly enjoy my work with clients and the reward in my work is seeing clients succeed and overcome life's challenges.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
+7
I’m excited to get to know you better! In the meantime, here’s a little about me, and my professional experience and training.
I think one of the biggest challenges, after taking that first brave step of reaching out, is to find a good therapist that you connect with. In my twenty-plus years of experience, the therapeutic relationship is the principal reason that therapy “works” or “doesn’t work.”
My therapeutic style focuses on first developing a strong therapeutic alliance in which you feel emotionally safe and heard without judgment. You’ve already come to the conclusion that something in your life is not working, and my task is to help you to identify the ways in which you’d like things to be different. From there, together we can create realistic, achievable goals that support those changes and move you toward the life that you deserve.
I have a large repertoire of strategies and interventions, which include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. Producing insights, strategies, and tools that you can use immediately is the goal of every interaction.
I have extensive experience in trauma, anxiety, relationship issues (adult as well as parent-child), substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders. I have found that many people experiencing trauma or anxiety are helped by a combination of mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy. This teaches them how to tolerate their intense feelings and how to reframe unhelpful thought patterns that keep them stuck.
On a personal note, I have been a LMFT since 1997 and have worked with a variety of clients in many different settings. I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Friday mornings. My latest appointment is 4:00PM ET
When I’m not helping people, I can usually be found on the golf course. I look forward to helping you to make the changes you desire.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Military/Veterans
+10
My name is Miguel Lopez, a Hispanic male (He/Him/His) and U.S. Army combat veteran who brings a unique perspective to my work as a therapist. Fluent in Spanish and passionate about guiding people through life’s challenges, I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Walden University, a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice from Colorado Technical University, and an Associate’s in Criminal Justice from Pikes Peak State College. With over a decade of experience as a caseworker, substance abuse counselor, and therapist, I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse clients facing real-life struggles and in need of daily support.
Life can be tough, and we all face difficult moments—whether it’s a breakup, divorce, grief, the loss of a loved one or pet, or even a job loss. In these times, having an unbiased person to offer support can make a world of difference. I see trauma as an unexpected part of life that is often hard to process, but with the right help, it can be managed and overcome healthily. I’ve personally experienced more than my share of trauma, grief, loss, sadness, depression, and substance use, and I sought help to work through them.
My approach to therapy is centered on helping people in the best way possible, always with an open mind. I often use Maslow’s hierarchy of needs as a guide, because I believe mental health is hard to prioritize when physical needs aren’t met, or issues like homelessness or substance abuse are present. I enjoy working with clients from age 5 to older adults who face Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, and other mental health or substance use challenges. It’s easy to fight battles alone and suffer in silence, but you don’t have to anymore—together, we can work toward healing and a better future.
Available
Authentic
Direct
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Mood Disorders
+10
I’m Catherine Taylor, a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Chemical Dependency Counselor. I support adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship stress, career challenges, and unexpected life changes. Clients often describe me as compassionate, down-to-earth, and direct, yet deeply caring. I offer a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can talk openly about what you’re facing while also gaining clarity and practical steps toward change. My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered to move forward in a meaningful and sustainable way.
VirtualAvailable
Frequently asked questions
Why filter by state rather than a city?
Why filter by state rather than a city?
When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in the state. We want you to find the best fit, therefore, Grow Therapy shows available therapists across the entire state. If you’d rather see someone in-person, you can change the filter from virtual and find a therapist near your address.
Will my therapist take UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare?
Will my therapist take UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare?
Yes! If you use UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare you’ll be asked to verify your Member ID at the time you book the appointment. However, if you don’t have UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare you can select cash. Our therapists will have their cost of appointment on their profile. Individual session costs will vary.
How does the Specialty Filter work? Can I find a therapist that focuses on a specific issue?
How does the Specialty Filter work? Can I find a therapist that focuses on a specific issue?
The specialty filter is optional. You don’t need to check any boxes to see a provider. However, fit is very important when selecting an online therapist. If you have knowledge or experience to recognize what specialties you may need.
Why use Gender, Age, and Identities filters?
Why use Gender, Age, and Identities filters?
Finding a provider with a similar life experience can be beneficial because it can be easier to establish rapport and potentially be understood quicker and clearer.
What happens during the first therapy session?
What happens during the first therapy session?
Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs. Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center.Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.