Anxiety Therapists Available in Lakeland
This page is for people in Lakeland looking for online therapists who work with anxiety and are licensed in Florida. Use this list to compare therapists’ specialty areas, therapy approaches, and the kinds of anxiety they treat, such as panic, social anxiety, or generalized anxiety. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location is not a barrier to working with you. Consider credentials, training in anxiety-focused treatments, and whether the therapist’s stated approach fits your goals before reaching out.
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1. Clarissa Davis, LPC-MHSP, LMHC
Warm, solution-focused support for life challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Anger · Career · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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2. Daniela Venanzetti, LCSW
Strengths-based support for life’s hardest transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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3. Thomas Dukes, LMHC
Experienced guidance for mental health and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression
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4. Leigh Jacob, LCSW
Warm, evidence-based support for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression
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5. Dr. Jo Ann Lee, FL Psychologist
Video-based therapy focused on practical change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Anger · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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6. Christina Macnamara, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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7. Dr. Hassiem Kambui, LMHC
Experienced LMHC for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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8. Rosemary Holderman, LCSW
Florida LCSW with 40 years' experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. Marisol Scarpati, LMHC
Bilingual counseling for anxiety, trauma, and self-worth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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10. Debra Matthews-Robinson, LCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding personal transformation
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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11. Joel Brooks, LCSW
LCSW guiding growth through trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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12. Lawrence "Anton" Feriozzi, LMHC
Psychodynamic LMHC focused on trauma recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Depression · LGBT
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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13. Sunny Philip, LCSW
Compassionate, adaptable therapy for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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14. Crystal Kelly, LMFT
Compassionate, culturally-informed therapy for growth and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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15. Martha "Grace" Marquez, LMHC
Compassionate Florida LMHC for addictions and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Depression · Relationship
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About anxiety 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.
2,396 therapists match this page, all of whom name anxiety 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
How do I find a therapist on this page who treats panic attacks specifically?
Look for therapists who list panic disorder, panic attacks, or acute anxiety among their specialties. Compare their described approaches, such as exposure therapy or cognitive-behavioral strategies, and any notes about short-term crisis work. Use those details to choose who to contact for an initial conversation about panic-focused care.
Can I see from this directory if a therapist uses cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety?
Yes. Many therapists note their primary approaches in their listings. Scan profiles for terms like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, or acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Those labels indicate common evidence-based methods for anxiety, but you should ask the therapist directly about how they apply those techniques to your concerns.
What should I compare if I’m choosing between several Florida-licensed therapists who treat social anxiety?
Compare each therapist’s stated experience with social anxiety, their described treatment methods, and any focus on skills like assertiveness or exposure work. Also note mentions of group work or role-play if those matter to you. Use the information to decide who seems most aligned with your needs before requesting an appointment.
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