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Therapists licensed in Florida, available online across the state

Life Changes Therapists Available in Orlando

This page is for people in Orlando looking for online therapists who help with life changes, such as career transitions, relationship shifts, parenthood, retirement, or moves. Compare each therapist’s specialties, approaches, and experience helping people navigate change. Check licenses and professional credentials; a Florida license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s listed availability is what matters rather than a local office. Use the listings to identify clinicians who focus on coping strategies, decision-making support, and planning for new life stages, then contact those who seem like a good fit.

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  1. 1. 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
  2. 2. Ann Greco, LMHC

    24 years in practice · English · Female

    Therapy and coaching for resilient, goal-driven change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes · Coaching

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Continue with Ann Online sessions
  3. 3. Athina Smalios, LCSW

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced LCSW guiding trauma recovery and growth

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Self esteem

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing · Solution-Focused Therapy

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  4. 4. Victoria Naginsky, LMHC, LPCC

    9 years in practice · English · Female

    Supportive therapy for change, healing, and resilience

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

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

    Continue with Victoria Online sessions
  5. 5. Janel "Elle" Zimmerman, LCSW

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate therapy for life’s complex transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Bipolar · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

    Continue with Janel Online sessions
  6. 6. Hannah Stucky, LCSW

    4 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LCSW for grief and transitions

    Works with Grief · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue

    Continue with Hannah Online sessions
  7. 7. Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer, LCSW

    21 years in practice · English · Female

    Holistic LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships

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

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Continue with Rev. Online sessions
  8. 8. Kelly Morana-Piazza, LPC, LMHC

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate Florida mental health counselor

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

    Continue with Kelly Online sessions
  9. 9. Rev. Jessica Conti, LMHC

    17 years in practice · English · Female

    Holistic LMHC supporting mind-body healing

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

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

    Continue with Rev. Online sessions
  10. 10. Debra Matthews-Robinson, LCSW

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    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)

    Continue with Debra Online sessions
  11. 11. Loire Bennett, LMHC

    24 years in practice · English · Female

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

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

    Continue with Loire Online sessions
  12. 12. Natalie Talpesh, LCSW

    15 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for anxiety, relationships, and life transitions

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

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

    Continue with Natalie Online sessions
  13. 13. Yvonne Ricketts, LMHC

    12 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate Florida LMHC for families

    Works with Family · Grief · Parenting · Depression · ADHD

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

    Continue with Yvonne Online sessions
  14. 14. Dr. Douglass Lobo, LMHC

    30 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced support for youth and families

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · ADHD

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

    Continue with Dr. Online sessions
  15. 15. Nita Scott, LMFT

    30 years in practice · English · Female

    Relationship-focused therapy with seasoned support

    Works with Family · Intimacy-related issues · Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT

    Continue with Nita Online sessions

About life changes therapy for people in Orlando

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 Orlando can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

1,955 therapists match this page, all of whom name life changes 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 Orlando

Orlando has a population of about 307,573. 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 kinds of life changes do therapists on this page commonly treat?

Therapists here often work with career changes, relationship transitions, becoming a parent, divorce, relocation, retirement, and grief tied to life shifts. They focus on helping you manage emotions, make decisions, set goals, and build routines to adapt. Look at each profile to see which specific life changes a therapist lists as part of their practice.

How do I compare therapists’ approaches for navigating big life changes?

Compare stated approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused work, or life-coaching elements. Read descriptions about counseling style, typical session goals, and whether they emphasize practical planning, emotional processing, or skills training. Pick therapists whose methods match how you like to work through change.

Can I see a therapist on this list if I live outside Orlando but within Florida?

Yes. Each therapist is licensed in Florida, and a Florida license covers the whole state. Availability for online sessions is what matters. If you live elsewhere in Florida, check a therapist’s listed hours and telehealth options to confirm they accept clients in your area before reaching out.

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