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LCSW Therapists Available in Pensacola

This page lists LCSW therapists who are licensed in Florida and available to clients in Pensacola. Use it if you want to compare clinicians who use social work training to address issues like life transitions, family or relationship concerns, grief, stress, and community or resource needs. Look at each profile’s stated specialties, treatment approaches, client focus, and communication methods. A Florida license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location inside Florida is not a barrier to working with you online in Pensacola.

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  1. 1. Courtney "Adrian" Pinckney, LCSW

    4 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate LCSW for stress and trauma

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

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  2. 2. Caitlin Riggins, LCSW, CSW

    6 years in practice · English · Female

    Collaborative therapy for meaningful, practical change

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

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy · Trauma-Focused Therapy

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  3. 3. Dr. Anthony Schefstad, LCSW

    30 years in practice · English · Male

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger

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

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  4. 4. 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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  5. 5. 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

  6. 6. 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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  7. 7. Joel Brooks, LCSW

    42 years in practice · English · Male

    LCSW guiding growth through trauma and relationships

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

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

    Continue with Joel Online sessions

  8. 8. Sunny Philip, LCSW

    28 years in practice · English, Hindi, Malayalam · Male

    Compassionate, adaptable therapy for lasting change

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

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

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  9. 9. Dr. Virginia Clark, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Female

    LCSW with 40 years helping clients heal

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

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  10. 10. Ann Garfield, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LCSW with 40 years experience

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

    Continue with Ann Online sessions

  11. 11. Michelle Johnson, LCSW

    13 years in practice · English · Female

    Steady support for stress, parenting, and life changes

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Anger · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue

    Continue with Michelle Online sessions

  12. 12. Gilberto Bustamante-Ramirez, LCSW

    3 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate LCSW for stress and relationships

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

    Continue with Gilberto Online sessions

  13. 13. Margo Sunday, LCSW

    4 years in practice · English · Female

    LCSW supporting recovery and life transitions

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

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

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  14. 14. 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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  15. 15. 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

About clinical social worker therapy for people in Pensacola

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 Pensacola 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 Pensacola

Pensacola has a population of about 54,312. 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 that different from other mental health licenses?

LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. It indicates clinical training in social work, including assessment, therapy, and connecting clients to resources. Compared with other licenses, LCSWs often emphasize systems, community, and practical supports alongside psychotherapy. Ask individual profiles about their specific training and therapeutic approaches to see what fits your needs.

How do I choose an LCSW from this list for grief or family issues?

Compare profiles for stated experience with grief, bereavement, family therapy, or couples work. Look at the therapist’s described approaches—such as narrative, emotionally focused, solution-focused, or systemic methods—and whether they note work with similar situations. Contact the therapist to confirm fit and ask about their experience with your specific concerns.

Can an LCSW on this page help me access community resources or services in Pensacola?

Many LCSWs include resource coordination as part of their practice. Check profiles for mention of community referrals, case management, or help navigating services. Because they are licensed statewide, they can work with clients in Pensacola and may be able to provide information or referrals relevant to your local needs.

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