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Robert Merrell
Robert Merrell
Psychologist, PhD

Robert Merrell

Psychologist, PhD

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4130 Northwest 37 Place, Suite B, Office 1, Gainesville, FL 32606
Not accepting new clients
Let's Connect (352) 658-0923
**Phone/video sessions available** Dr. Robert Merrell is committed to providing empirically supported treatments to help improve quality of life by addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, sexual identity, relationship, academic, attentional, and career-indecision concerns. He has worked in diverse settings providing individual, couples, and family therapy. His group psychotherapy practice focused on substance abuse, LGBTQ support, thought disorders, interpersonal skills, and ADHD management. He was in a private psychiatry practice for seven years before opening the Greater Gainesville Counseling & Wellness Center, LLC.
Dr. Merrell earned his undergraduate degree from Villanova University, where he was later awarded a full scholarship for an M.A. in Spanish literature. Influenced by a minor in philosophy and a passion for helping others optimize, he obtained a fellowship to study psychology at the University of Florida and earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees (APA accredited).
He completed a post-doctoral clinical fellowship in the University of Florida’s College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, specializing in the treatment of pediatric and adult OCD, phobias, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Take the first step to help. Call or Robert Merrell now - (352) 658-0923

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Greater Gainesville Counseling & Wellness Center

4130 Northwest 37 Place

Suite B, Office 1

Gainesville, FL 32606

(352) 658-0923
Many folks have requested phone, video, and outdoor sessions. Feel free to let me know what best suits you.
I specialize in Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and Depression 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (352) 658-0923

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Greater Gainesville Counseling & Wellness Center

4130 Northwest 37 Place

Suite B, Office 1

Gainesville, FL 32606

(352) 658-0923
Many folks have requested phone, video, and outdoor sessions. Feel free to let me know what best suits you.
I specialize in Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and Depression 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (352) 658-0923
Robert Merrell
Psychologist, PhD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (352) 658-0923
Robert Merrell
Psychologist, PhD

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / PY10512 Robert Merrell
  • Attended University of Florida , Graduated 2011
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (352) 658-0923
Robert Merrell
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (352) 658-0923
Robert Merrell
Psychologist, PhD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Depression

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (352) 658-0923
Robert Merrell
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (352) 658-0923
Robert Merrell
Psychologist, PhD

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Existential
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (352) 658-0923
Robert Merrell
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (352) 658-0923
Robert Merrell
Psychologist, PhD

Location

Primary Location

Greater Gainesville Counseling & Wellness Center

4130 Northwest 37 Place

Suite B, Office 1

Gainesville, FL 32606

(352) 658-0923
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Many folks have requested phone, video, and outdoor sessions. Feel free to let me know what best suits you.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (352) 658-0923
Robert Merrell
Psychologist, PhD
"
Many folks have requested phone, video, and outdoor sessions. Feel free to let me know what best suits you.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (352) 658-0923
Robert Merrell
Psychologist, PhD
Last Modified: 27 Sep 2023