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LCSW Therapists Available in Bradenton

This page is for people in Bradenton looking for a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who provides online therapy to Florida residents. Use it to compare clinicians by approach, specialties, and who they work with. Look for mentions of therapies they use, population focus (teens, adults, couples), and experience with issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, or family concerns. A Florida license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location inside Florida is not a barrier to serving you online in Bradenton.

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  1. 1. Steven Carlson, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate LCSW with 40 years' experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

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  2. 2. Donna Maso, LCSW

    31 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships

    Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Anger

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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  3. 3. Janel "Elle" Zimmerman, LCSW

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate therapy for life’s complex transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Bipolar · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

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  4. 4. Rita Dellatore, LCSW

    27 years in practice · English · Female

    Licensed LCSW guiding adults through trauma and anxiety

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  5. 5. Matthew Mulock, LCSW

    5 years in practice · English · Male

    Trauma-informed therapy with practical tools

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression

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  6. 6. Joel Brooks, LCSW

    42 years in practice · English · Male

    LCSW guiding growth through trauma and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  7. 7. Susan Bramer, LCSW

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Strengths-focused support for life’s hardest moments

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Career · Depression

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  8. 8. Pattra Dodd, LCSW

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Pattra Dodd, LCSW - Therapist for life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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  9. 9. Leigh Jacob, LCSW

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    Warm, evidence-based support for life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression

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  10. 10. Dr. Amary Alcide, LCSW

    16 years in practice · English · Female

    Research-informed therapy for women and couples

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  11. 11. Adrienn Nagy, LCSW

    15 years in practice · English, Hungarian · Female

    Strengths-based therapy for anxiety and mood challenges

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression · Coping with life changes

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  12. 12. Karen Cino, LCSW

    7 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, confidence, and healthier relationships

    Works with Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Career · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

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  13. 13. Sara Dabney, LCSW

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    LCSW specializing in trauma and LGBT care

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  14. 14. Joia Hillman, LCSW

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LCSW helping people navigate change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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  15. 15. Brittany Castellanos, LCSW

    6 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LCSW for stress and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Depression · Compassion fatigue

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About clinical social worker therapy for people in Bradenton

Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in Florida and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in Florida regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Bradenton can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

982 therapists match this page, all of whom name clinical social worker among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.

What to compare

  • Credential. LMHC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes to licensed practice in Florida, all overseen by the Florida Department of Health's Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
  • Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
  • What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
  • Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
  • Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.

How online sessions work

Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.

Therapy in Bradenton

Bradenton has a population of about 55,698. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.

Common questions

What does an LCSW do and how is that different from other therapists?

An LCSW is trained in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy, with a social work perspective on systems and resources. They often focus on practical supports and connecting clients to community services, in addition to talk therapy. Compared with psychologists or LPCs, LCSWs may emphasize social context, case management, and advocacy alongside mental health treatment.

How do I know which LCSW is right for issues common in Bradenton, like family stress or caregiving?

Look for LCSWs who list family therapy, caregiver support, or geriatric care among their specialties. Read descriptions for experience with family dynamics, role transitions, or long-term care planning. Pay attention to the populations they serve (parents, older adults, multigenerational families) and the therapeutic approaches that fit your needs.

Can an LCSW licensed in Florida provide online therapy to someone in Bradenton?

Yes. A Florida clinical social work license covers the whole state, so an LCSW licensed in Florida can provide online services to people in Bradenton. Confirm the therapist states they offer online sessions and check their listed specialties and approaches to ensure they match what you’re seeking.

Other reasons people in Bradenton look for a therapist

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