Online Therapists Available in Gainesville
This page is for people in Gainesville looking for online therapists who are licensed to practice in Florida. It helps you compare clinicians by specialties, therapy approaches, and the types of issues they treat so you can find a therapist who matches your needs. All therapists listed hold a Florida license, which covers the whole state, so your location inside Florida is not a barrier to working with any clinician on this page. Look for info about clinical focus, population served, and communication style to decide who to contact for an initial conversation.
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1. Lillian Cunningham, LMHC
Trauma-informed therapy focused on goals and growth
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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2. Daniele Trevathan, LMHC
Skills-based support for anxiety, trauma, and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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3. Dr. Sherry Acosta, LMHC
Licensed LMHC supporting relationships and growth
Works with Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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4. Lanita Parrish, LMHC
Florida LMHC supporting personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · ADHD
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5. Megan Lundy, LCSW
Support for stress, parenting, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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6. Latrice Scott, LMHC, LPC
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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7. Novlett Mckenzie, LCSW
Florida LCSW supporting stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
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8. Dr. Jacqueline Jennette, FL Psychologist
Experienced psychologist for life transitions
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Coping with life changes
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9. Patrickk McDonald, LMHC
Support for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Eating · Self esteem · Depression
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10. Cheryl Scott, LMHC
Direct, practical counseling for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Hypnotherapy
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11. Christy Hinnant, LMHC
LMHC supporting resilience and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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12. Kimberly Nixon, LCSW
Strengths-based therapy for life transitions and emotional wellbeing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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13. Ameenah Wright-Troutman, LCSW
Support for change, grief, and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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14. 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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15. 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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About online therapy for people in Gainesville
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 Gainesville can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
2,548 therapists match this page. 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 Gainesville
Gainesville has a population of about 141,085. 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 I work with any therapist on this list if I live in Gainesville?
Yes. Each therapist on this page is licensed in Florida, and a Florida license covers the whole state. That means therapists here are available to clients in Gainesville. Check each profile for the therapist's specialties, approaches, and the types of clients they work with to find a good fit before reaching out.
How do I compare therapists' specialties and treatment approaches?
Look at profiles for listed specialty areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, couples therapy, or teen mental health. Note the therapeutic approaches named—CBT, DBT, EMDR, psychodynamic, etc.—and whether a therapist mentions work with particular age groups or identities. Use that information to narrow your choices before contacting someone to ask more specific questions.
What should I ask a Florida-licensed online therapist before starting sessions?
Ask about their experience with the issue you want help for, the typical session format (video, phone, messaging), how they structure treatment, and what you might expect in early sessions. Also ask about crisis procedures and whether they have experience working with clients in Gainesville or similar communities, since those local details can matter in treatment.
Other reasons people in Gainesville look for a therapist
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- LMHC therapists in Gainesville
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- LMFT therapists in Gainesville