Working with a licensed therapist can help you manage life's challenges and learn to make positive changes in your life. If you’re looking for a therapist, FL can have many barriers to treatment, like a lack of available providers or types of insurance coverage, which can make finding in-person mental health counseling challenging. 

With BetterHelp, you can attend individual therapy from the comfort of your home at a time that works for your schedule. You can work with a clinical psychologist, social worker, marriage and family therapist, or other mental health professional to find solutions to your unique challenges. Plus, you can change providers anytime until you find one with whom you have a good working therapeutic relationship.

If you need support to manage the symptoms of mood disorders, navigate relationship difficulties with your adult children, or cope with changes to your physical health, an online therapist can guide you through the healing process and help you reach your goals. Connect with an online therapist licensed in Florida to get started.

 

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Kelly Dambra

Offering therapy in Florida
License: MA,LMHC
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
8 years of experience

Hi! My name is Kelly and I am a Mental Health Counselor licensed in Florida with over 7 years of experience. I serve clients with a wide range of needs, including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, domestic violence and complex trauma. I also helped many people who have experienced sexual or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. By building on your current strengths, I want to help empower you to overcome the obstacles that you face in life. My approach is based on forming a collaborative relationship with each client and working together to make lasting changes. In therapy, I utilize different therapeutic modalities tailored to each individual client and their therapeutic goals. I believe in creating a comfortable, non-judgmental environment where clients can build insight and address current challenges. I look forward to exploring this journey with you!

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Molly Terry

Offering therapy in Florida
License: MS,LMHC,LPC
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes
24 years of experience

If you are looking for a therapist who cares and makes the effort, who listens without judgment. If you wish to be seen and heard and valued, I am unique in making others feel comfortable, safe and willing, and ready to work through difficult areas of the self. From start to finish, I am on your side. I believe in the therapeutic relationship. I will meet you as an equal, with genuine and effective listening and feedback. We will set goals and assess and revise them along the way. I believe in the therapeutic process and want to help you become your best self. I will be using my 24 years of experience to work for you. I use evidence-based interventions to create a safe therapeutic environment that is conducive to growth and healing. An eclectic blend of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered, and Positive Therapy are my treatments of choice. I will be providing weekly 'therapy boosts', that will be tailored information and opportunities to reflect and work on issues between sessions. I am an active messager, so if this appeals to you, we will be a great match. I have found Betterhrelp's platform to be very effective, as combining 24/7 messaging with live sessions is an amazing formula for success. If you've never been to a therapist, I can empathize with the uneasiness. It is scary to entertain our struggles and even scarier to think of telling someone. I assure you I am here to go at your pace, to make you as comfortable as possible, and to help you get to that version of yourself that you are desiring.

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Victoria Baca

Offering therapy in Florida
License: LMHC
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
8 years of experience

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist. It has been my pleasure to foster great rapport with my previous clients by helping them navigate the difficulties and challenges of their lives. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in a wide variety of settings. I specialize in individual counseling and I have worked with children, adolescents, and families. My specialties include: anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, domestic violence, and immigration/acculturation problems. My theoretical orientation is eclectic, combining cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral approaches with mindfulness and motivational interviewing. My approach to therapy comes from the belief that every individual is their own expert and possesses the inner wisdom that guides them to find the right path, and my role as a counselor, is to help uncover your inner wisdom and resiliency.

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Lynda Wright

Offering therapy in Florida
License: LCSW
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
19 years of experience

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in the state of Florida with 17 years of experience. I have worked with people who have been challenged by trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety and life changing situations. I have additionally worked with people struggling with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. My approach is solution focused, client centered, client strength based with a focus of using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. When working with clients I strive to make their experience positive, genuine, respectful and safe. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have the strengths needed to make positive changes in your life. I understand that seeking therapy takes courage and I am glad you have decided to begin your journey. I look forward to meeting you and working with you to assist you in identifying your goals and achieving them.

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Jessica Gentry

Offering therapy in Florida
License: LPC- Supervisor,Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression
12 years of experience

Jessica is a licensed mental health counselor in Texas and Florida. She has worked in the advocacy and mental health field for 17 years, serving adults, couples, and families. Jessica meets each client where they are, and focuses on one's strengths to empower individuals to make the changes necessary for personal success and overall happiness. Jessica views client through a holistic lens and with a trauma-informed approach to treatment. Formal training and certifications: Trust-Based Relational Intervention- Certified Practitioner EMDR Trained- trained and pending certification Trauma-Informed Care- Level One Certification Trainings Behavioral Health Consultant Academy- Cherokee Health Systems ASIST- Suicide Prevention Cognitive Processing Therapy- Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Psychopharmacology Motivational Interviewing

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Kimberly Balkcom

Offering therapy in Florida
License: MS,LMHC
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression
13 years of experience

I am a licensed mental health counselor in Miami, Florida with over 10 years of experience working with people experiencing complex trauma, attachment issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. I've also worked with individuals experiencing separation and loss, and parenting problems. Within the therapeutic relationship, we will work to develop goals to support your individual needs and move towards change. Through self-reflection, therapy can develop your capacity to be more self-aware, challenge negative thoughts and build towards a more safe and healthy life functioning. I believe that prioritizing one's mental health is an investment in self, it is an active step towards your healing journey. I look forward to working with you.

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Shaunique Brown

Offering therapy in Florida
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
5 years of experience

I am licensed in Florida with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, coping with addictions, parenting issues, trauma, relationship and family issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I approach the therapeutic relationship with an acute sensitivity and respect for multi/cross-cultural factors. I have experience helping people with diverse backgrounds. My experience is varied across multiple settings, including individual and family therapy in community mental health agencies, school settings, private practice, residential substance abuse, and day treatment programs. I strive to treat the therapeutic relationship with warmth, respect, care, and compassion. My therapy style and approach is a mix between cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, gestalt, solution focused therapy, structural systems, and person centered therapy. A top priority for me is to meet you where you are and collaborate treatment. Whether you are working towards enlightenment or insight or symptom relief, my hope is that we can collaboratively work together to achieve your goals. It takes a lot of strength and willpower to work towards a more fulfilling and happier life. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

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Amanda Mossing

Offering therapy in Florida
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes
8 years of experience

I am a trained, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the states of Florida , Colorado, Arizona, Arkansas and Utah, and I have been practicing since 2015. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing). I specialize in treating PTSD and complex PTSD, complex grief and loss, relational trauma, recovery from addiction behaviors, anxiety, depression, stress issues, self esteem issues, balance during life transitions and conscious relationship work. My approach to therapy is individualized, trauma informed, process oriented and holistic in nature, with a strong mind-body-spirit connection. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate space for individuals to slow down and get curious about what's going on in the inside of them.

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Fabiola Casimir

Offering therapy in Florida
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes
3 years of experience

I am licensed in Florida with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Sonja Orozco

Offering therapy in Florida
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes
4 years of experience

I am licensed in Florida with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Clara Mangin

Offering therapy in Florida
Stress, AnxietyLGBTParenting issuesSelf esteemADHD
10 years of experience

I am licensed in Florida with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Maria Milana

Offering therapy in Florida
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
4 years of experience

I am a Florida LMHC and accepting new clients residing in Florida. My ideal client is someone ready to make changes for a better quality of life, mental health, wellness, and balance. When coping with issues that may cause anxiety or depression, I am here to help. I provide mental health counseling to individuals from ages 13 and up as well as couples through approaches that include Cognitive Behavior Therapy and other techniques. I help people who suffer from a variety of problems. I understand the importance of creating a safe counseling environment and building a trusting, non-judgmental, empathetic, and collaborative atmosphere to help my clients achieve positive mental health outcomes on their mental health, wellness, and balance journey. Are you ready to make a change? Contact me to take the first step to get started on your journey!

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Dustin Kebre

Offering therapy in Florida
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
16 years of experience

Dustin R. Kebre; M.A; LMFT; MT 3057 ; I take a special interest in treating trauma, anxiety & depressive disorders in adults. I was intensively trained in and believe the focus of counseling is to not only work on managing your current struggles, but to develop the tools needed to independently manage future obstacles as well. I use a combination of reflective listening, as well as an instructional approach, to help guide you towards becoming the best version of you! I have a Master's in Clinical Psychology and a License in Marital and Family Therapy. I treat individuals, couples and families. I specialize in healing people from pain and suffering. I believe the connection you can develop during therapy provides an environment where you can feel safe and nurtured. We all need this kind of support in a world that seems to care less and less about your needs as a human being. The first step is the most difficult; however, often the most life changing. I look forward in helping you transform your life and be the person you were meant to be. I am a graduate of Pepperdine University, I am proficient in treating minor to severe mental health issues and disorders. I have extensive experience working with dual diagnosis and addiction. I am competent in healing people with minor to severe mental health issues including trauma and personality disorders. I specialize in treating individuals, couples and families from a family system perspective, as well using multiple evidence based modalities in a integrative approach. My therapeutic approach is to provide a supportive environment that will in turn provide my clients with the ability to make effective change and overcome personal life challenges. I offer a personalized approach to each client with compassion and empathy. I look forward to help someone grow and overcome, one person at a time. Frustrated of being told to "relax", "calm down", "you are too sensitive", "grow up" & "get over it already, or "you worry to much"? People tell you this as if you do not want to relax, stop overthinking, overreact and worry! If you could, you would! Being told this from friends and loved ones does not help. In fact, it can cause you to feel much worse! You probably have tried to stop on your own, but your mind continues to fill up with thoughts that cause you to become stressed and you struggle to turn your brain off! You are not alone! I get it and can absolutely relate! This why I am so dedicated in helping people find relief! I can help you find your true self. You do not have to feel this way forever. I pride myself on a human and authentic approach. Isn't it time you face making positive changes to start really living again? I want to help you! Let's get started now & do this right!

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Michael Sanchez

Offering therapy in Florida
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression
8 years of experience

I am a licensed therapist in Florida with 8 years of professional experience in the mental health field. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working in a variety of mental health settings, including residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient facilities for both mental health and substance abuse. This diverse experience has equipped me with the skills and insight needed to support clients with high-intensity needs and complex issues. I specialize in helping clients manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, navigate relationship issues, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. My approach is grounded in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I am trained in a variety of theoretical orientations including but not limited to: CBT, Person Centered Therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, and many other individual therapy modalities. I believe in the importance of creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard and valued. In our sessions, I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I understand that taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and I am proud of you for getting started. Together, we will work towards achieving your personal goals and enhancing your overall well-being.

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Carolyn Harris

Offering therapy in Florida
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
10 years of experience

I am licensed in Florida with 10 years of professional work experience. My personal and professional experiences have helped shaped the empathic counselor I am today. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. No matter what you do in life, whether it impacts you positively or negatively, you will have to put work into it. One can work to stay stuck or work to move forward. I understand it takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change that will propel you in the right direction. I am here to support & empower you on your journey.

How can therapists in Florida support you?

Therapists in Florida can practice many types of counseling, from marriage and family therapy to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). They may also assist you with symptoms of depression, stress, or anxiety.

Therapists may help you set and achieve career goals, work on current issues you may be facing, or address your past. Over 10,343,500 people live in Florida, and one out of five Americans has a mental health condition. Searching for licensed professionals in Florida may help you find mental health support for personal growth, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health concerns. You do not need a mental health diagnosis to seek support from one of BetterHelp's licensed providers above.  

The mental health field can include psychiatric medication management, online therapy, marriage counseling, couples therapy, clinical social work, licensed counseling, and other mental health services in person and online. Seeing a licensed provider can help you navigate mental health conditions and life circumstances through mindfulness and other specialized techniques.

Please note that BetterHelp does not offer diagnostic or medication management services.

Why are many residents in the state of Florida working with a licensed counselor?

People reach out for mental health support for a variety of reasons. Many individuals work with a counselor for general life advice, while others may attend therapy for a specific concern. Whether you live in a large city or a smaller county in Florida, BetterHelp can match you with a licensed professional tailored to your preferences noted when you sign up.

Mental health counselors in Florida support clients with varying issues, which can include:

  • Challenging situations or life stressors
  • Eating disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Depression or depressive conditions
  • Adjustment issues
  • Emotional support for a terminal illness
  • Chronic pain emotional support
  • Grief
  • Personality disorders
  • Trauma
  • Relationship conflicts and concerns

Finding a therapist that takes new clients in online therapy can be the first step in finding a treatment plan that works for you. Your therapist can provide a safe space for you to focus on self-care and well-being.

If you're interested in speaking to one of the therapists above or being matched with a counselor in 24 to 48 hours, consider signing up for BetterHelp. BetterHelp has over 35,000 providers, including those listed above.

Emergency services

If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, don't use this site's online services. If you are in life-threatening danger, call 911. If you require support for a crisis, reach out to the hotlines below:

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Some commonly asked questions can be found below.

How much does a therapist cost?

Mental health professionals can differ in price. Forbes found that the average cost of in-person therapy in the US is around $100 to $200 per hour. Pricing can also vary based on your location. 

BetterHelp offers payment plans of $60 to $90 per session, charged monthly in a lump sum. You can also take advantage of this pricing on one of BetterHelp's sister platforms, like ReGain for couples or TeenCounseling for teens aged 13 to 19.

Many therapists may be upfront about their pricing and whether or not they take health insurance from the beginning. Additionally, some in your area may offer a sliding scale plan to allow those with lower incomes to pay less for therapy. However, services online can often save individuals a few hundred dollars per month.

How do I know if I should get a therapist?

Mental health services and mental health providers may help you navigate various concerns. You do not need a diagnosis or condition to attend therapy; You can discuss grief, relationship concerns, stress, or life changes and ask for general advice. A counselor may help you gain power over your life and emotions while you navigate day-to-day experiences.

Mental health issues don't always present as a crisis. Many professionals provide talk therapy and support for life transitions, skills learning, relationship problems, or life coaching. Online therapy sessions in Florida can allow clients seeking therapy to experience professional help through video, phone, or live chat sessions without commuting to an office.

Does insurance cover therapy?

Different counseling services can vary in cost. Therapists must apply to accept insurance through insurance companies, which may take time and money, so not every therapist offers services through insurance. If you cannot find a therapist that accepts your plan, BetterHelp may be cheaper than visiting an in-person therapist.

Is online therapy safe?

Online therapy through BetterHelp and its sister platforms is safe. Therapists are licensed, experienced, and vetted before being contracted with the platform. If you experience any concerns with your therapist, you change your counselor through the platform or app at any time.

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