Trauma Therapists Available in Gainesville
This page is for people in Gainesville seeking online therapists who treat trauma. Use it to compare clinicians by their approaches, such as EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, or somatic therapies, and by client focus like PTSD, complex trauma, or acute stress. Check each therapist’s licensure and stated specialties. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so therapists listed here are available to clients in Gainesville even if they work remotely from elsewhere in Florida. Think about therapy style, experience with trauma, and what feels like a good fit for you before contacting a clinician.
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1. Barbara Hamberg, LMHC
LMHC supporting individuals with stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
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2. Alicia Frank, LMHC
Florida LMHC for stress and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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3. Janel "Elle" Zimmerman, LCSW
Compassionate therapy for life’s complex transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Bipolar · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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4. Sarah Cooper, LMHC
Support for anxiety, relationships, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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5. John Jamieson, LCSW
Experienced Florida LCSW supporting LGBTQ+ and trauma recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Relationship · Trauma and abuse
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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6. Shaquanda Elem, LMHC
Compassionate, collaborative therapy for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
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7. Hyacinth Thompson, LMHC
Support for anxiety, anger, and depression
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Trauma and abuse · Parenting
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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8. Felicity Palma, LPCC, LMHC
Compassionate therapy for growth and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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9. 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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10. Sharonda Fleming, LMHC
Florida LMHC for anxiety and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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11. Dr. Kidd Colt, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC supporting meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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12. Richard Williams, LMHC
Support for trauma, stress, and lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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13. John Brennan, LMFT
Florida LMFT specializing in families and relationships
Works with Parenting · Anger · ADHD · Stress, Anxiety · Relationship
Approaches Motivational Interviewing · Solution-Focused Therapy · Internal Family Systems
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14. Susan McMillian, LPC, LMHC
Support for first responders and military life
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Bipolar · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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15. Heather Bering, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About trauma 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.
1,734 therapists match this page, all of whom name trauma 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 if a therapist on this page has specific training in trauma treatments like EMDR or somatic therapy?
Look at each therapist’s profile for listed modalities and training. Therapists usually note specific trauma treatments, certifications, or populations they work with. If a listing mentions methods such as EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, or somatic approaches, that indicates targeted experience. You can also contact the therapist to ask directly about their trauma training and how they apply it in online sessions.
Can I work with a therapist who treats complex or chronic trauma if I live in Gainesville?
Yes. Therapists licensed in Florida can offer services to clients anywhere in the state, including Gainesville. Search for clinicians who specify experience with complex trauma, developmental trauma, or long-term PTSD. Review their descriptions to see if they mention therapy plans for chronic trauma and whether they work with related issues like dissociation, attachment wounds, or ongoing safety needs.
What should I compare when choosing between trauma therapists listed here?
Compare their stated trauma modalities, populations served, clinical focus, and session format (individual, couples, group). Note any mention of stabilization skills, crisis management, or phases of trauma treatment. Also consider therapist statements about working online and their therapeutic orientation. If in doubt, reach out with specific questions about approach, session structure, and how they handle safety planning remotely.
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