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Addiction Therapists Available in Winter Haven

This page is for people in Winter Haven looking for online therapists who work with addiction. Use it to compare therapists’ approaches, specializations, and the kinds of addiction issues they treat, such as substance use, gambling, or process addictions. Look for mentions of therapy models, experience with relapse prevention, and work with co-occurring mental health issues. All therapists listed hold a Florida license, and a Florida license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location inside Florida is not a barrier to working with you online. Read profiles and match therapy style to your needs before reaching out.

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  1. 1. Diane Petersen, LMHC

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    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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  2. 2. Gerald Syrkett, LMHC

    13 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for anxiety, depression, addiction, and parenting

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Depression · ADHD · Addictions

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  3. 3. Mary Dashiell, LCSW

    18 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for healing, growth, and lasting change

    Works with Addictions · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Eating

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  4. 4. Michael Trainor, LMHC

    30 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced Florida LMHC for stress and relationships

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

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  5. 5. Kelly Morana-Piazza, LPC, LMHC

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate Florida mental health counselor

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

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

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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. Lucia Stanfield, LMHC

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Grounded, compassionate support for lasting change

    Works with Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression

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

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  8. 8. Fred Sacklow, LCSW

    20 years in practice · English · Male

    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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  9. 9. James Hoy, LPC

    10 years in practice · English · Male

    Provides addiction and life-transition support

    Works with Addictions · Relationship · Career · Coping with life changes · Coaching

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  10. 10. 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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  11. 11. Ladonna Williams, LMHC

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMHC with 20 years experience

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

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

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  12. 12. 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

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  13. 13. Ellen OMalley, LMHC

    30 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced Florida LMHC helping with stress

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

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  14. 14. Candice Mitchell, LMHC

    7 years in practice · English · Female

    Candice Mitchell helps adults find steady relief

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

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

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  15. 15. 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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About addiction therapy for people in Winter Haven

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 Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven

Winter Haven has a population of about 49,219. 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 Florida-licensed addiction therapist if I live in Winter Haven?

Yes. A Florida license covers the whole state, so therapists licensed in Florida can provide services to clients in Winter Haven online. Confirm each therapist’s stated practice model and whether they accept new clients. The listing shows their areas of focus so you can choose someone who matches your needs.

What should I look for when choosing an online therapist for substance use or addiction?

Look for therapists who note experience with specific addictions you’re facing, mention evidence-based approaches like CBT or motivational interviewing, and list work with relapse prevention or co-occurring disorders. Check whether they describe their typical session focus and populations served to see if they fit your situation.

Do therapists on this page offer medical or medication support for addiction?

This directory lists therapists who provide behavioral and counseling services. If you need medication evaluation or management, ask potential providers whether they coordinate care with prescribers or can refer you to medical professionals. The therapist profile should indicate their scope of practice.

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