Anger Therapists Available in Gainesville
This page is for Gainesville-area residents seeking online therapists licensed in Florida who specialize in anger. Use it to compare clinicians by their approaches, areas of focus, and the types of clients they work with. Look for therapists who mention anger management, emotional regulation, or conflict work, and note therapy styles such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so therapists listed here are available to clients in Gainesville regardless of where the therapist lives or keeps an office.
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1. 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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2. Joy Townsend, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing
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3. Terry Turner, LMHC
Practical support for anxiety, trauma, and mood
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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4. Dr. Anthony Schefstad, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Hypnotherapy
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5. Melissa Benson, LMHC, LCMHC
Experienced Florida mental health counselor offering compassionate care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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6. 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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7. Joe Purvis, LICSW, LCSW
Support for healing, resilience, and lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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8. Francesca Thomas, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Parenting · Anger
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9. Joia Hillman, LCSW
Florida LCSW helping people navigate change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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10. David Powell, LCSW
LCSW guiding clients through life challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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11. Donald Patton, LMHC
Florida LMHC for stress and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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12. Dr. Peter Sutphen, FL Psychologist
Florida psychologist for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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13. Eron Tworetzky, LMHC
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. Richard Whitton, LMHC
Support for anxiety, mood, and addiction concerns
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Bipolar · Depression · Family
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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15. Andrea Baker, LMHC
Support for life transitions and emotional resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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About anger 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.
1,400 therapists match this page, all of whom name anger 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 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
How do I know which therapist’s approach is best for anger issues?
Look for therapists who describe specific methods for anger and emotion work, like cognitive behavioral techniques, skills for emotion regulation, or trauma-informed strategies. Compare how they explain goals, expected session structure, and whether they work with individuals, couples, or families. Read clinician bios to see if their experience fits your situation.
Can a Florida-licensed online therapist help with managing intense anger and preventing outbursts?
Yes, many therapists list skills-based work for intense anger, including de-escalation strategies, coping plans, and communication practice. Compare clinicians on whether they focus on immediate safety planning versus longer-term skill building, and check if they mention working with co-occurring issues like anxiety, substance use, or trauma that can affect anger.
What should I prepare before contacting a therapist on this page?
Be ready to describe your main concerns, recent triggers, and any goals you have for anger work. Note whether you prefer individual or family sessions, and whether scheduling constraints matter. Having this information helps clinicians assess fit and explain their methods for addressing anger during an initial conversation.
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