Self-Esteem Therapists Available in Gainesville
This page is for people in Gainesville looking for online therapists who help with self-esteem. Use it to compare therapists’ approaches, credentials, specialties, and whether they mention experience with issues like body image, social anxiety, or perfectionism. All therapists here are licensed in Florida; a Florida license covers the whole state, so being in Gainesville is not a barrier. Read each profile to see who seems like the best fit for your needs and preferences before reaching out to set up an appointment.
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1. Fred Sacklow, LCSW
Experienced Florida LCSW for complex emotional challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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2. Candice Mitchell, LMHC
Candice Mitchell helps adults find steady relief
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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3. Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez, LMHC
Dr. Perez guides emotional growth and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Compassion fatigue · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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4. Brittany Castellanos, LCSW
Florida LCSW for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Depression · Compassion fatigue
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5. Tunjua Nathaniel, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC for relational and emotional care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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6. Wayne Rowan, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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7. Dr. Sabrina Brown, LCSW
Compassionate Florida LCSW with 20 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
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8. Victoria Perez, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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9. Porsha Coates, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Coaching · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Hypnotherapy
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10. Crystal Scott, LPC, LMHC
Florida LPC and LMHC focused on resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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11. Paul Sohr, LMHC
Florida LMHC focused on strengths
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method
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12. Megan Young, LMHC
Support for stress, self-esteem, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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13. 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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14. Orlando Garcia, LMFT
Experienced Florida LMFT specializing in relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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15. Shirley King, LMHC
Holistic support for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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About self-esteem 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.
2,133 therapists match this page, all of whom name self-esteem 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 who specializes in self-esteem work?
Look for therapists who list self-esteem, self-worth, or confidence in their specialties. Check their therapeutic approaches—CBT, ACT, and compassion-focused therapy often include self-esteem work. Read profiles for experience with related issues like body image or social anxiety. Consider how they describe goals and whether their style feels like a fit for your needs.
Can online therapy help improve long-standing self-esteem issues?
Online therapy can offer structured support for self-esteem through techniques like cognitive restructuring, behavioral experiments, and skill-building. Therapists may help you identify negative self-beliefs and practice new ways of relating to yourself. Outcomes vary by person, and success depends on factors like engagement, therapeutic fit, and consistency rather than the delivery mode alone.
What should I ask a prospective therapist about their experience with self-esteem?
Ask about how they define self-esteem work, the approaches they use, examples of common goals, and how they measure progress. You can also inquire about experience with issues tied to self-esteem, like social comparison or perfectionism. Clear answers will help you determine whether their methods match what you’re looking for.
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