Addiction Therapists Available in Sarasota
This page lists therapists licensed in Florida who work with addiction and are available to clients in Sarasota. Use it if you’re comparing online clinicians who focus on substance use, process addictions, or relapse prevention. Look at their treatment approaches, experience with specific substances or behaviors, and whether they offer individual, couples, or family work. A Florida license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s ability to help you is not limited by city. Read each profile to find clinicians whose methods and focus fit your needs before reaching out to learn more.
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1. 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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2. Dr. Titus Tucker, LICSW, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Grief · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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3. Kathleen Wakefield , LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor helping life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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4. Thomas Dukes, LMHC
Experienced guidance for mental health and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression
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5. Diane Petersen, LMHC
Experienced Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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6. 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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7. David Powell, LCSW
LCSW guiding clients through life challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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8. Virginia Hagen, LMHC
Experienced LMHC blending clinical care and faith
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Eating · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. Fred Sacklow, LCSW
Experienced Florida LCSW for complex emotional challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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10. Caroline Roach, LCSW
Strengths-based support for life’s hardest seasons
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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11. Jacqueline Mcintosh, LMHC
Florida LMHC focused on meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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12. Dr. Harry Henshaw, LMHC
Dr. Harry Henshaw, LMHC - 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Hypnotherapy · Trauma-Focused Therapy
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13. Dr. Shannon Holliker, LCSW
Support for parenting, anxiety, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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14. Lynda Wright, LCSW
Florida LCSW focused on trauma and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Addictions
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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15. George Deegan, LCSW
Compassionate grief and addiction therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Relationship · Grief
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About addiction therapy for people in Sarasota
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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota
Sarasota has a population of about 54,842. 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 addiction treatment approaches to look for?
Compare named approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, contingency management, or trauma-informed care. Note whether a therapist mentions harm reduction, abstinence-based care, or dual-diagnosis treatment. Pick clinicians whose stated methods match your goals and who describe experience with the substances or behaviors you’re concerned about.
Can an online Florida-licensed therapist help with overdose risk and safety planning?
Many addiction therapists include safety planning, overdose prevention education, and coordination with local services in their work, but practices vary. Check therapist profiles for mention of crisis planning, naloxone education, or coordination with medical providers. If an immediate medical or safety risk exists, contact local emergency services rather than relying on an online session.
What should I compare when choosing a therapist for co-occurring mental health and addiction issues?
Look for clinicians who explicitly cite experience treating co-occurring disorders, such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD alongside substance use. Note whether they describe integrated care approaches, trauma-informed methods, and assessment of medication needs. Choosing someone who lists both addiction and mental health expertise can reduce the need to coordinate care across separate providers.
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