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LCSW Therapists Available in Lakeland

This page lists LCSW (Clinical Social Worker) therapists who are licensed in Florida and available to clients in Lakeland. Use it if you want to compare licensed social workers who offer online care across the state. Look at each therapist’s specialties, treatment approaches, and stated client focus to find a match for your needs. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical city does not prevent them from working with you in Lakeland. Read profiles and descriptions to decide who to contact for an initial conversation.

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  1. 1. Shonda Salisbury, LCSW

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for anxiety, grief, and life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Shonda Online sessions

  2. 2. Novlett Mckenzie, LCSW

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LCSW supporting stress and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Novlett Online sessions

  3. 3. Michelle Edmond, LCSW

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Steady support for stress, parenting, and emotional balance

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing

    Continue with Michelle Online sessions

  4. 4. Cheryl Breining, LCSW

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, confidence, and calmer days

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · ADHD

    Continue with Cheryl Online sessions

  5. 5. Amy Meek, LCSW

    26 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, healing, and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Continue with Amy Online sessions

  6. 6. Dr. & Mrs. Yvette Sabater-Lenk, LCSW

    30 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Compassionate therapy for emotions, behavior, and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Continue with Dr. Online sessions

  7. 7. Waitus Carter, LCSW

    10 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for grief, confidence, and change

    Works with Grief · Self esteem · Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship

    Continue with Waitus Online sessions

  8. 8. Gabrielle Gough, LCSW

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for grief, anxiety, and life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Depression · Compassion fatigue

    Continue with Gabrielle Online sessions

  9. 9. Shalini Semento, LCSW

    12 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for anxiety, depression, and life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Shalini Online sessions

  10. 10. Althea Fraser, LCSW

    4 years in practice · English · Female

    Strengths-based support for life’s toughest transitions

    Works with Grief · Self esteem · Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Continue with Althea Online sessions

  11. 11. Hillary Gonzalez, LCSW

    8 years in practice · English · Female

    Strengths-based support for life’s hardest seasons

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD

    Continue with Hillary Online sessions

  12. 12. Elizabeth Feagin, LCSW

    13 years in practice · English · Female

    Practical support for trauma, anxiety, and addiction

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing

    Continue with Elizabeth Online sessions

  13. 13. John Jamieson, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    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)

    Continue with John Online sessions

  14. 14. Kellie Jondro, LICSW, LCSW

    26 years in practice · English · Female

    Kellie Jondro, solution-focused clinical social worker

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy

    Continue with Kellie Online sessions

  15. 15. Penny Howland, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced, adaptable support for life’s toughest transitions

    Works with Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Psychodynamic Therapy

    Continue with Penny Online sessions

About clinical social worker 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.

982 therapists match this page, all of whom name clinical social worker 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

What does LCSW mean and how is it different from other mental health licenses?

LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. LCSWs are trained in social work approaches, assessment, and therapy. They often focus on life systems, family and community resources, and practical functioning. Compare their described methods with psychologists, LPCs, or LMFTs to find the approach that fits your goals and preferences.

Can an LCSW on this list provide therapy to someone living in Lakeland?

Yes. All therapists listed hold Florida licenses, which cover the entire state. That means they are available to clients in Lakeland via online services. Check each profile for the populations they state they work with and any specialties to ensure they accept new clients from your area.

What should I compare when choosing an LCSW for issues like chronic stress or caregiving?

Look for LCSWs who note experience with chronic stress, caregiver support, or chronic illness. Compare treatment approaches (CBT, solution-focused, strengths-based), experience with family and systemic issues, and any stated work with similar client concerns. Profiles that mention practical coping strategies and resource coordination may fit caregiving situations.

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