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Career Therapists Available in Sarasota

This page is for people in Sarasota looking for online therapists who help with career issues. Use it to compare therapists’ specialties, therapy approaches, and who they work with, such as career transitions, workplace stress, or professional identity. All listed therapists are licensed in Florida; a Florida license covers the whole state, so being in Sarasota is not a barrier to care. Read profiles to see experience areas, communication style, and whether they mention telehealth or virtual sessions to find a fit for your career concerns.

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  1. 1. Phyllis Babrove, LCSW

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate Florida LCSW for families and recovery

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Grief · Coping with life changes

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

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  2. 2. Diandra Ortiz, LMHC

    5 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Diandra Ortiz, LMHC - Bilingual counselor

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

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

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  3. 3. Janell Stallworth, LMHC

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMHC specializing in relationships and mood

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

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Psychodynamic Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy

    Continue with Janell Online sessions
  4. 4. Ilkem Onder, LMHC

    7 years in practice · English · Female

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

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

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  5. 5. Megan Young, LMHC

    4 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for stress, self-esteem, and life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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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. Caroline Roach, LCSW

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    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

    Continue with Caroline Online sessions
  8. 8. Susan Huerta, LMHC

    15 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, healing, and resilience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes

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

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  9. 9. Susan Bramer, LCSW

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Strengths-focused support for life’s hardest moments

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

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Continue with Susan Online sessions
  10. 10. Lena Longmire Lyons, LMHC

    15 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for anxiety, mood, and life stress

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

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

    Continue with Lena Online sessions
  11. 11. Rosita Vazquez, LMHC

    14 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Supportive counseling for life’s toughest moments

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

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

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  12. 12. Joshua Plantz, LMHC

    23 years in practice · English · Male

    Florida LMHC specializing in addiction and trauma

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

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

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  13. 13. Yvonne King, LMFT

    18 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate Florida marriage and family therapist

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

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Existential Therapy

    Continue with Yvonne Online sessions
  14. 14. Mariana Mackinnon, LCSW

    8 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Support for life transitions and healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue

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

    Continue with Mariana Online sessions
  15. 15. Dr. Sherry Acosta, LMHC

    21 years in practice · English · Female

    Licensed LMHC supporting relationships and growth

    Works with Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Dr. Online sessions

About career 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.

1,148 therapists match this page, all of whom name career 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

Can I work with a therapist on career changes and still live in Sarasota?

Yes. Therapists on this page are licensed in Florida, which covers the whole state, so living in Sarasota does not prevent you from working with them. Look at each profile to see if they list career transitions, job search stress, or vocational identity as specialties. Contact the therapist through their profile to ask about fit for your situation.

What kinds of career issues do these therapists commonly address?

Many therapists who focus on career work address topics like burnout, career transitions, workplace conflict, decision-making about jobs, and balancing work with life. Profiles may note specific sectors or populations they work with, such as early-career professionals, executives, or people changing fields. Use those notes to match your needs to a therapist’s expertise.

How should I compare therapists if I care most about career coaching versus therapy for work-related stress?

Check profiles for stated approaches and focus: some emphasize clinical therapy for anxiety or depression tied to work, while others highlight career coaching, goal-setting, or vocational counseling. Look for language about skills training, planning, or therapeutic models. Reach out to ask whether they emphasize coaching techniques, therapeutic processing, or a combination for career goals.

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