Addiction Therapists Available in Clearwater
This page is for people in Clearwater seeking online therapy for addiction and related concerns. It lists licensed Florida clinicians who work with substance use, behavioral addictions, relapse prevention, and co-occurring mental health issues. Compare each clinician’s stated approaches, specializations, therapy formats (individual, group), and experience with specific substances or behaviors. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so a clinician’s physical location inside Florida is not a barrier to working with you online.
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1. Aimee Gandy, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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2. Brett Rhoden, LMFT
Experienced Florida LMFT for relationships and recovery
Works with Relationship · Parenting · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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3. Jennifer King-Fields, LCSW
Practical support for anxiety, focus, and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · ADHD
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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4. Alvin Penix, LCSW
Support for change, healing, and resilience
Works with Addictions · Grief · Coping with life changes
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5. Joshua Plantz, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in addiction and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · Coaching
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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6. Janet Angueira, LMHC
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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7. Diandra Ortiz, LMHC
Diandra Ortiz, LMHC - Bilingual counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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8. Richard Williams, LMHC
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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9. Loire Bennett, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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10. Dr. Jo Ann Lee, FL Psychologist
Video-based therapy focused on practical change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Anger · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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11. Tunjua Nathaniel, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC for relational and emotional care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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12. Briana Yort, LMHC
Skills-focused therapy for anxiety, trauma, and mood concerns
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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13. Imara Cisneros, LMHC
Compassionate support for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
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14. Joy Townsend, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing
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15. Susan Dawson, LMHC
Florida LMHC for anxiety and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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About addiction therapy for people in Clearwater
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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater
Clearwater has a population of about 117,292. 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 clinician who understands addiction and relapse triggers?
Look for clinicians who describe specific training or methods for addiction, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, or relapse prevention. Also check whether they note experience addressing co-occurring anxiety, depression, or trauma. Read profiles for how they talk about triggers, craving management, and collaboration with other care providers.
Can a clinician listed here help with medication questions or detox planning?
Clinicians in this directory may address behavioral and psychological aspects of addiction, offer counseling around medication adherence, and support planning for detox. They do not prescribe medication unless they hold prescribing credentials. If medication or medical detox is needed, ask a clinician how they coordinate with medical professionals or refer to appropriate services.
What differences should I compare between clinicians who treat alcohol versus other substances?
Compare clinicians on their stated experience with specific substances, harm-reduction versus abstinence-oriented approaches, and any specialized programs for stimulants, opioids, cannabis, or behavioral addictions. Also look for mention of co-occurring disorders, length and format of treatment approaches, and whether they note experience with trauma-informed care or family involvement.
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