Depression Therapists Available in Gainesville
This page is for people in Gainesville looking for online therapists who work with depression and are licensed in Florida. Use this list to compare clinicians’ specialties, therapy approaches, experience with depression, and any populations they mention, such as teens, adults, or couples. Remember a Florida licence covers the whole state, so a therapist’s city of residence does not limit who they can see. Focus on treatment style, whether they use cognitive, behavioral, or other evidence-based approaches, and notes about working with co-occurring issues like anxiety, sleep problems, or substance use.
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1. Ebony McCray-Holmes, LMFT
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy
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2. Kathleen Wakefield , LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor helping life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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3. Diane Haskill, LCSW
Florida LCSW with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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4. Michael Trainor, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Bipolar · Depression
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5. Sheila Bellamy, LMFT
Florida LMFT for relationships and well-being
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method
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6. Brittany Castellanos, LCSW
Florida LCSW for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Depression · Compassion fatigue
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7. Rosita Vazquez, LMHC
Supportive counseling for life’s toughest moments
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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8. Sharon Wright, LMHC
Guiding clients toward sustainable change and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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9. Kelly Morana-Piazza, LPC, LMHC
Compassionate Florida mental health counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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10. 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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11. 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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12. Kathleen Murphy, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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13. Lavonte Cummings, LMHC
Florida LMHC focusing on grief and transitions
Works with Grief · Self esteem · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes
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14. Lataya Hall, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC for individuals and families
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
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15. Cassandra Mitchell, LMHC
Steady support for change and balance
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About depression 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.
2,162 therapists match this page, all of whom name depression 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 choose a therapist from this list if depression is my main concern?
Look for therapists who explicitly list depression as a specialty and describe approaches used for mood disorders. Compare whether they mention cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, or other methods you prefer. Also check notes about experience with related issues like suicidal thoughts, chronic depression, or medication management in collaboration with prescribers.
Can therapists on this page help with both depression and anxiety at the same time?
Many therapists treat depression and anxiety together because the conditions often overlap. When comparing profiles, look for clinicians who mention co-occurring mood and anxiety disorders or who describe integrated approaches. You can also look for mention of skills training, relapse prevention, or work on sleep and stress, which are commonly part of combined treatment plans.
Are these therapists available to clients in Gainesville right now?
This directory lists therapists licensed in Florida and available to clients in Gainesville via online services. The page does not provide real-time schedules or waitlist information, so contact a therapist directly through the provided profile details to ask about current openings, session format, and whether they accept new clients.
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