Depression Therapists Available in Tampa
This page is for people in Tampa seeking online therapists who work with depression. Use it to compare therapists’ areas of expertise, therapy approaches, and stated experience with depressive symptoms and co-occurring concerns. All therapists listed are licensed in Florida; a Florida license covers the whole state, so their availability to Tampa clients does not depend on a local office. Look for therapists whose methods and communication style match your needs, and check each profile for specialties such as major depression, persistent depressive disorder, or depression alongside anxiety or life changes.
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1. Geraldine Goldman, LCSW
Florida LCSW with 30 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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2. Christine Peters, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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3. Corina Istanich, LMHC
Faith-informed support for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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4. Joe Purvis, LICSW, LCSW
Support for healing, resilience, and lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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5. Dr. Jacqueline Jennette, FL Psychologist
Experienced psychologist for life transitions
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Coping with life changes
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6. Penelope Surber, LMHC
Trauma-informed Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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7. Jennifer Cruz, LMHC
Florida Licensed Counselor for Life Changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression · Addictions
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8. 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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9. Nancy Witter, LMHC
Florida LMHC focusing on anxiety and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Eating · Depression
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10. David Griffin, LMHC
Veteran LMHC for anxiety and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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11. 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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12. 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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13. Althea King, LMHC
Florida LMHC for mood and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Bipolar · Depression
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14. Waitus Carter, LCSW
Support for grief, confidence, and change
Works with Grief · Self esteem · Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship
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15. Margaret Mortensen, FL Psychologist
Experienced psychologist offering compassionate, practical support
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Eating · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About depression therapy for people in Tampa
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 Tampa can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
2,162 therapists match this page, all of whom name depression 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 Tampa
Tampa has a population of about 384,959. 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 a therapist who specializes in depression?
Look for therapists who list depression among their primary specialties and describe specific approaches they use, such as cognitive-behavioral or interpersonal therapy. Check whether they note experience with your situation—like chronic depression, postpartum depression, or depression with anxiety. Compare communication style, session format, and credentials to find a fit.
Can online therapists in Florida help with severe depressive episodes or suicidal thoughts?
Therapists can provide assessment, support, and therapy for severe depression, but emergency needs require contacting local crisis services. Discuss safety planning and how the therapist manages risk during intake. Make sure the therapist describes experience with crisis assessment and has a clear plan for coordinating with local emergency resources if needed.
What therapy approaches work best for depression and how do I compare them here?
Common approaches include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral activation, interpersonal therapy, and mindfulness-based treatments. Read each profile to see which approaches a therapist emphasizes and whether they tailor methods to individual needs. You can compare stated approaches and examples of populations served to decide who might match your preferences.
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