Anxiety Therapists Available in Sarasota
This page is for people in Sarasota looking for online therapists who help with anxiety. Use it to compare therapists’ approaches, specializations, and client focus so you can find someone who matches your needs. All therapists listed hold a Florida license; a Florida license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s listed availability to clients in Sarasota does not depend on a physical office. Look for therapists who mention anxiety-related methods, experience with similar concerns, and the types of clients they see to narrow your choices.
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1. Leigh Jacob, LCSW
Warm, evidence-based support for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression
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2. Melissa Benson, LMHC, LCMHC
Experienced Florida mental health counselor offering compassionate care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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3. Kay Carsto, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in anxiety and addictions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
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4. Tammy Russell, LMHC
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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5. Christine Peters, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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6. Patricia Roebuck, LMHC
Support for meaningful change and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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7. 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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8. Tammy Horn, LMHC
Practical, hopeful counseling tailored to you
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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9. Dr. Judith Evitt, LMHC, LPC
Doctoral-level therapist for trauma and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Existential Therapy
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10. Bruce Wlosinski, LCSW
Florida LCSW with 40 years experience
Works with Self esteem · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
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11. Nixalys Vega, LMHC
Bilingual LMHC for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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12. Victoria Perez, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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13. Briana Yort, LMHC
Skills-focused therapy for anxiety, trauma, and mood concerns
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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14. Janel "Elle" Zimmerman, LCSW
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
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15. Bonnie Christensen, LMHC
Support for the dependable person who feels depleted
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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About anxiety 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.
2,396 therapists match this page, all of whom name anxiety 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 therapist’s approach is right for my anxiety?
Look for descriptions that mention therapy methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, or mindfulness-based approaches. Compare the therapist’s stated focus on panic, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, or health anxiety. Consider which approach fits your preferences and the examples of issues they list working with.
Can I see a therapist listed here if I live in Sarasota but prefer evening sessions?
Many online therapists indicate the times they typically offer sessions in their profiles. Check each therapist’s profile for stated hours or availability patterns. If the profile doesn’t specify, use the contact option provided to ask about evening sessions and scheduling that fits your time zone.
What should I ask a therapist during an initial message about anxiety?
Ask about their experience treating your specific anxiety type, typical methods they use, and whether they work with your age group or background. You can also ask how they measure progress and what a few early sessions might focus on. Keep messages concise and focused on fit.
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