Anxiety Therapists Available in Fort Lauderdale
This page is for people in Fort Lauderdale looking for online therapists who treat anxiety. Use it to compare clinicians by their specialties, therapy approaches, and the types of anxiety they work with, such as generalized anxiety, panic, social anxiety, or health anxiety. Note that a Florida licence covers the whole state, so a therapist’s willingness to work with you in Fort Lauderdale is not limited by city boundaries. Look for concise details about each clinician’s training, focus areas, and the kinds of clients they typically support to find a better match for your needs.
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1. Dr. Harry Henshaw, LMHC
Dr. Harry Henshaw, LMHC - 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Hypnotherapy · Trauma-Focused Therapy
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2. Karen Cino, LCSW
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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3. Rebecca Wilkerson, LCSW
Florida LCSW supporting life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
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4. Cheryl Breining, LCSW
Support for change, confidence, and calmer days
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · ADHD
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5. Prof. John Checkett, LCSW
LCSW focusing on gender and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Jungian Therapy
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6. Samantha Schwartz, LCSW
Florida LCSW guiding healing and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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7. Julian Laverde, LMHC
Support for anxiety, trauma, and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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8. Corina Istanich, LMHC
Faith-informed support for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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9. Samala Wallack, LPC, LMHC
Online therapy for healing, growth, and resilience
Works with Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression · Stress, Anxiety
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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10. Elizabeth Santilli, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for anxiety, family, and self-esteem care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
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11. 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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12. Lena Longmire Lyons, LMHC
Support for anxiety, mood, and life stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Bipolar · Depression · Addictions · Relationship
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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13. Jessica Langbehn, LCSW
Trauma-focused therapy with a holistic, collaborative approach
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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14. Shalini Semento, LCSW
Support for anxiety, depression, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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15. Andrea Ballesteros, FL Psychologist
Psychologist for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes
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About anxiety therapy for people in Fort Lauderdale
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 Fort Lauderdale can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
2,396 therapists match this page, all of whom name anxiety 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 Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale has a population of about 182,760. 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
Can these therapists help with panic attacks and sudden anxiety symptoms?
Yes, many clinicians on this list specialize in panic attacks and strategies for managing sudden anxiety. Expect to compare their use of evidence-based methods like cognitive-behavioral techniques, grounding exercises, breathing skills, and exposure work. Ask therapists about how they handle acute symptoms and safety planning in the first session.
How do I choose between therapists who list anxiety as a specialty?
Compare therapists by their stated approaches, such as CBT, ACT, or mindfulness-based therapy, and by the populations they serve (adults, teens, couples). Look for notes on specific anxiety types they treat, relevant training, and whether they mention co-occurring issues like depression or OCD that could affect treatment choices.
Will my therapist be available if I live in Fort Lauderdale but travel within Florida?
A Florida licence covers the whole state, so therapists who offer online care can generally continue working with you while you travel within Florida. Confirm with a therapist before travel to ensure they can legally provide services at your temporary location and that they are willing to maintain sessions if your situation changes.
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