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Addiction Therapists Available in Brandon

This page is for people in Brandon looking for online therapists licensed in Florida who work with addiction. Use it to compare clinicians by specialties, therapy approaches, session format, and experience with substance use or behavioral addictions. You can also look for therapists who treat co-occurring issues like anxiety, depression, or trauma. A Florida license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s listed availability to clients in Brandon does not depend on an office location.

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  1. 1. Dr. Shannon Holliker, LCSW

    12 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for parenting, anxiety, and life transitions

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

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

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  2. 2. George Deegan, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate grief and addiction therapist

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Relationship · Grief

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  3. 3. Kathleen Carpentier, LCSW

    22 years in practice · English · Female

    Works with Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression

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

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  4. 4. Janet Angueira, LMHC

    30 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMHC for stress and relationships

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

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Imago Relationship Therapy

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  5. 5. Thomas Corwell, LMHC, LMFT

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced, compassionate support for lasting change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Family

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Gottman Method

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  6. 6. Dr. Melinda Lawless Coker, LMFT

    32 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced family and trauma-informed therapist

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

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

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  7. 7. Reginal Wallace, LCSW

    7 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for stress, relationships, and change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Anger · Depression

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

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  8. 8. Latrice Scott, LMHC, LPC

    13 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, clarity, and resilience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes · Addictions

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Motivational Interviewing

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  9. 9. Sophia Mas, LMHC

    30 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Practical, caring therapy for lasting change

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

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

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  10. 10. Diane Petersen, LMHC

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Coping with life changes

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

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  11. 11. Victoria Naginsky, LMHC, LPCC

    9 years in practice · English · Female

    Supportive therapy for change, healing, and resilience

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

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

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  12. 12. Penny Howland, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced, adaptable support for life’s toughest transitions

    Works with Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Psychodynamic Therapy

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  13. 13. Eron Tworetzky, LMHC

    45 years in practice · English · Male

    Florida LMHC with 45 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Depression

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

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  14. 14. Richard Williams, LMHC

    3 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for trauma, stress, and lasting change

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

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy

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  15. 15. Waitus Carter, LCSW

    10 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for grief, confidence, and change

    Works with Grief · Self esteem · Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship

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About addiction therapy for people in Brandon

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 Brandon can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

1,149 therapists match this page, all of whom name addiction 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 Brandon

Brandon has a population of about 114,626. 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

How do I choose a therapist who understands addiction recovery?

Look for therapists who list addiction or substance use disorder as a specialty and who describe specific approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, or relapse prevention. Also check whether they note experience with co-occurring mental health conditions and what kinds of sessions they offer online. Reading therapist profiles and initial contact notes can help you assess fit.

Can an online Florida-licensed therapist support me during withdrawal or early recovery?

Therapists who work with addiction can provide counseling, coping strategies, and relapse-prevention planning, but they are not a substitute for medical care during acute withdrawal. If you expect medical needs, combine clinical supervision or medical services with therapy. Ask a prospective therapist about their experience collaborating with medical providers and crisis plans before beginning.

What should I compare when looking at therapists available to clients in Brandon?

Compare therapists’ stated addiction specialties, therapy methods, experience with specific substances or behaviors, and whether they treat co-occurring issues. Also note session format (video, phone, messaging), language options, and any population focus such as adolescents, adults, or family work. These differences affect how well a therapist may match your needs.

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