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LCSW Therapists Available in Clearwater

This page lists LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) therapists who are licensed in Florida and available to clients in Clearwater. Use this directory if you want to compare clinical approaches, specialties, and communication methods when choosing online therapy. Look for details like treatment focus, populations served, therapy models, and session format. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so a therapist being available to clients in Clearwater does not depend on their physical city. This page helps you narrow options so you can contact therapists who match your needs and preferences for online care.

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  1. 1. Ann Garfield, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LCSW with 40 years experience

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

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  2. 2. Hannah Stucky, LCSW

    4 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LCSW for grief and transitions

    Works with Grief · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue

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  3. 3. Jennifer King-Fields, LCSW

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    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. 4. Rosemary Holderman, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LCSW with 40 years' experience

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

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

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  5. 5. Gaileanne 'Alianna' Timmins, LCSW

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Warm, collaborative therapy for life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  6. 6. Carolyn Allen, LCSW

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for anxiety, confidence, and life transitions

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

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  7. 7. Lisa Meotti, LCSW

    17 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LCSW supporting addiction and trauma recovery

    Works with Addictions · LGBT · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse

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

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  8. 8. Christine Peters, LCSW

    11 years in practice · English · Female

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

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  9. 9. Joy Townsend, LCSW

    5 years in practice · English · Female

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

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing

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  10. 10. Sunny Philip, LCSW

    28 years in practice · English, Hindi, Malayalam · Male

    Compassionate, adaptable therapy for lasting change

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

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

    Continue with Sunny Online sessions

  11. 11. Dr. Ravyn Rooney, LCSW

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, stress, and relationships

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

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

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  12. 12. Debra Matthews-Robinson, LCSW

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced LCSW guiding personal transformation

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

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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  13. 13. Linda Kartell, LCSW

    24 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LCSW specializing in stress and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Depression · LGBT · Career

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy

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  14. 14. 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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  15. 15. Sarah Spiro, LCSW

    15 years in practice · English · Female

    Solution-focused support for meaningful change

    Works with Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Coaching · Stress, Anxiety

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About clinical social worker 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.

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 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

What does LCSW mean and how is it different from other therapist licenses?

LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. LCSWs typically have training in social work, case management, and clinical therapy. They often focus on connecting therapy to social and environmental factors and may address systemic issues, family dynamics, and access to community resources in addition to individual psychotherapy.

Can an LCSW provide the same types of therapy as other clinicians for issues like anxiety or depression?

Many LCSWs are trained in evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care. Specific methods vary by clinician, so compare each therapist’s listed treatment approaches to see which fits your needs for anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship concerns.

How should I choose among LCSWs listed as available to clients in Clearwater?

Compare each therapist’s specialties, population focus (teens, adults, couples), stated therapeutic approaches, and preferred session formats. Read profiles for experience with issues you’re facing. If a therapist’s profile doesn’t answer your questions, reach out to ask about their approach, session structure, and whether they have experience with your particular concerns.

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