Depression Therapists Available in Ocala
This page is for people in Ocala looking for online therapists who work with depression and are licensed in Florida. Use these listings to compare clinicians’ areas of focus, treatment approaches, training, and experience with depression. Note that a Florida licence covers the whole state, so where a clinician lives or practices is not a barrier to working with you from Ocala. Consider reading bios, checking specialties like CBT or medication management collaboration, and noting whether a clinician mentions experience with specific depression types, such as postpartum or chronic depression, before reaching out.
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1. 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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2. Lynette Maggs, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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3. Yvonne King, LMFT
Compassionate Florida marriage and family therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Existential Therapy
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4. Vanessa Seron, LCSW
Practical, strengths-based therapy for real-life change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Anger · Addictions · LGBT
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Thomas Dukes, LMHC
Experienced guidance for mental health and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression
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6. Shirley King, LMHC
Holistic support for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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7. Wendy Dunn, LMHC
Compassionate Florida counselor for anxiety, trauma, and change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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8. Penny Howland, LCSW
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
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9. Linda Losi, LCSW
Experienced, collaborative therapy focused on real-life change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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10. Sharon Wright, LMHC
Guiding clients toward sustainable change and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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11. Brett Rhoden, LMFT
Experienced Florida LMFT for relationships and recovery
Works with Relationship · Parenting · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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12. Gaileanne 'Alianna' Timmins, LCSW
Warm, collaborative therapy for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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13. Marylise Zwarts, LMHC
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) · Psychodynamic Therapy
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14. Susan Resnik, LMHC
Support for meaningful emotional growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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15. Rita Dellatore, LCSW
Licensed LCSW guiding adults through trauma and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About depression therapy for people in Ocala
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 Ocala 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 Ocala
Ocala has a population of about 63,591. 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 which therapists here specialize in treating depression?
Look for listings that explicitly state depression as a specialty and mention specific approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, or techniques for managing suicidal thoughts. Bios that describe working with major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, or situational depression can help you find clinicians who have focused experience.
Can these therapists help with medication questions or coordination with a prescriber?
Some clinicians note experience coordinating care with prescribers or working alongside psychiatrists and primary care providers. Listings may mention collaboration or experience referring clients when medication evaluation is needed. If medication coordination matters to you, check bios and ask the clinician directly about their usual process.
What should I compare when choosing a therapist for depression from this page?
Compare stated treatment approaches, experience with depression subtypes, additional specialties like anxiety or trauma, years of experience, and whether they mention working with your age group or life stage. Also consider communication style, session format (video or phone), and any notes about crisis planning or emergency procedures in their description.
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