Depression Therapists Available in Melbourne
This page is for people in Melbourne looking for online therapists licensed in Florida who work with depression. Use it to compare clinicians’ areas of focus, therapy approaches, and experience with mood disorders. You can also look at languages offered and whether a clinician notes specialties like postpartum depression, depressive episodes with anxiety, or chronic low mood. A Florida license covers the whole state, so being in Melbourne does not limit who you can choose. Read profiles to find clinicians whose methods and communication styles match what you want before reaching out.
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1. Suzanne Stokes, LMHC
Experienced counseling for life transitions and emotional growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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2. Leah Syberg, LMHC
Practical, inclusive therapy for anxiety, trauma, and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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3. Latrice Scott, LMHC, LPC
Support for change, clarity, and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes · Addictions
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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4. Elizabeth Feagin, LCSW
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
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5. Ladonna Williams, LMHC
Florida LMHC with 20 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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6. Diane Haskill, LCSW
Florida LCSW with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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7. Dr. Anthony Schefstad, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Hypnotherapy
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8. 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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9. Darsell Harris, LMHC
Florida LMHC supporting multicultural and military youth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
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10. Matthew Mulock, LCSW
Trauma-informed therapy with practical tools
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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11. Jorge Rivas-Carrillo, LCSW
Support for anxiety, grief, and personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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12. Patrickk McDonald, LMHC
Support for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Eating · Self esteem · Depression
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13. Melissa Benson, LMHC, LCMHC
Experienced Florida mental health counselor offering compassionate care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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14. 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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15. Waitus Carter, LCSW
Support for grief, confidence, and change
Works with Grief · Self esteem · Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship
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About depression therapy for people in Melbourne
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 Melbourne can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
2,162 therapists match this page, all of whom name depression 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 Melbourne
Melbourne has a population of about 84,678. 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 get online care for depression if I live in Melbourne?
Yes. Therapists listed here are licensed in Florida, which covers the whole state, and they provide online sessions to clients in Melbourne. Choose clinicians whose stated experience with depression and therapy approaches match your needs. Profiles note modalities like CBT, interpersonal therapy, or medication management collaboration when applicable.
What questions should I ask a therapist about treating depression?
Ask about their experience with the specific type of depression you are facing, such as major depression, persistent depressive disorder, or depression with anxiety. Also ask what therapy methods they use, how they measure progress, and how they support crises or worsening symptoms. Clear communication helps set expectations for care.
How do I compare therapists who list depression as a specialty?
Look at each profile for descriptions of the therapist’s approach to depression, training in evidence-based therapies, and experience with related issues like sleep problems or suicidal thoughts. Note the communication style and any languages offered. Use that information to shortlist clinicians who seem like a good fit for your needs.
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