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Addiction Therapists Available in Panama City

This page is for people in Panama City looking for online therapists licensed in Florida who specialize in addiction. Use these listings to compare areas of focus, such as substance use, behavioral addictions, relapse prevention, and co-occurring mental health concerns. Check each provider’s stated specialties, therapy approaches, and experience with recovery, and note any mention of group or family work. A Florida license covers the whole state, so where a clinician is based inside Florida is not a barrier to working with you online in Panama City.

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  1. 1. Rita Dellatore, LCSW

    27 years in practice · English · Female

    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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  2. 2. David Shirly, LMHC

    10 years in practice · English · Male

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Anger · Depression

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

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  3. 3. Michael Hutchinson, LMHC

    6 years in practice · English · Male

    Trauma-informed Licensed Mental Health Counselor

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

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

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  4. 4. Dr. Sarita Schapiro, FL Psychologist

    3 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Practical solution-focused Florida psychologist

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Grief · Depression

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

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  5. 5. Lynette Maggs, LMHC

    3 years in practice · English · Female

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

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  6. 6. Pamela Johnson, LCSW

    21 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LCSW supporting healing and resilience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

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

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  7. 7. George Joseph, LPC, LMHC

    30 years in practice · English · Male

    Depth-oriented therapy for lasting change

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

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

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  8. 8. Marisa Levin, LMHC

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate, direct therapy for lasting change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem

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  9. 9. Shannon Salgado, LMFT

    15 years in practice · English · Female

    Strengths-based therapy for meaningful change

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

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

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  10. 10. Tammy Russell, LMHC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate Florida LMHC for anxiety, trauma, and recovery

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Compassion fatigue

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

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  11. 11. Francesca Thomas, LMHC

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMHC specializing in stress and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Parenting · Anger

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  12. 12. 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)

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  13. 13. 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

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  14. 14. Alexander McAllister, LMHC

    13 years in practice · English · Male

    Florida LMHC for stress and depression

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Addictions · LGBT · Relationship

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  15. 15. 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)

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About addiction therapy for people in Panama City

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

1,149 therapists match this page, all of whom name addiction 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 Panama City

Panama City has a population of about 32,939. 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 choose among providers who list addiction as a specialty?

Look for providers who describe the types of addiction they treat, their treatment approaches (such as CBT, motivational interviewing, or relapse prevention), and any experience with co-occurring conditions. Compare whether they mention work with families, group support, or aftercare planning. Use initial consultations to see if their style fits your needs.

Can someone licensed in Florida treat both substance use and mental health symptoms together?

Yes. Many providers list dual expertise in addiction and co-occurring mental health issues like depression or anxiety. If you have both substance use and mental health concerns, search for providers who explicitly mention integrated treatment, trauma-informed care, or experience coordinating with other services.

What questions should I ask about relapse prevention and recovery support?

Ask how the provider defines relapse prevention, what specific strategies they use, how they handle setbacks, and whether they include skills training, triggers management, or support network involvement. Also ask about their approach to aftercare and connecting you with community or peer resources when needed.

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