Addiction Therapists Available in Lakeland
This page is for people in Lakeland seeking online help for addiction. Compare clinicians who are licensed in Florida and offer remote care to clients in Lakeland. Look at their areas of specialty, treatment approaches, experience with substance use or behavioral addictions, and whether they work with individuals, couples, or families. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so a clinician’s physical location inside Florida is not a barrier to serving you online. Use these profiles to narrow choices and note any specific populations or therapy styles that matter most to you.
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1. Christopher Edwards, LMHC
Support for anxiety, self-esteem, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Career · Depression
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2. Thomas Corwell, LMHC, LMFT
Experienced, compassionate support for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Family
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Gottman Method
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3. Diane Petersen, LMHC
Experienced Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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4. Dr. Daniella Jackson, LMHC
Addiction and relationship-focused therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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5. 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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6. Abraham Knowles, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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7. 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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8. Faryal Choudry, LCSW
Florida LCSW supporting healing and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. Briana Yort, LMHC
Skills-focused therapy for anxiety, trauma, and mood concerns
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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10. George Vega, LMHC
Support for change with compassion
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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11. Renee Romeo, LMHC
Support for growth through life’s toughest transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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12. Kathlena Reed, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC specializing in trauma and addiction
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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13. Matthew Mulock, LCSW
Trauma-informed therapy with practical tools
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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14. Jennifer Cruz, LMHC
Florida Licensed Counselor for Life Changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression · Addictions
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15. Sophia Mas, LMHC
Practical, caring therapy for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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About addiction therapy for people in Lakeland
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 Lakeland can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,149 therapists match this page, all of whom name addiction 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 Lakeland
Lakeland has a population of about 112,641. 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 find someone experienced with both substance use and process addictions?
Yes. Many clinicians list experience with substance use disorders and process addictions like gambling or internet use. When you compare profiles, look for mentions of specific addiction types, relevant therapy models (for example, CBT or relapse prevention), and work with co-occurring mental health issues. That helps you match a clinician to your particular situation.
How do I choose among clinicians who all say they treat addiction?
Focus on details in each profile: stated specialties, therapeutic approaches, experience with your age group or background, and whether they note working with families or partners. Also check if they mention continuing care or coordinating with other providers. Those specifics tell you more than a general statement about treating addiction.
If I start online care, can I get support for emergencies or withdrawal symptoms?
Profiles here do not replace medical or emergency services. If you are concerned about acute withdrawal or a medical emergency, seek immediate help locally. When comparing clinicians, consider whether they describe coordinating with medical providers or suggesting in-person care when clinically necessary.
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