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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Vanessa Lumpkin

Offering therapy in Florida
License: MA,LMHC,LPC
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemADHD
6 years of experience

I am a professional counselor, licensed in both the states of Florida and Georgia, with over five years of experience working with individuals and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I am certified in accelerated resolution therapy (ART) and reconsolidation of traumatic memories (RTM) to treat these types of traumas. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, attachment-based therapy, emotion-focused therapy and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to admit that we can't always figure everything out on our own and we may need outside support. It is quite the accomplishment to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

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Desarae Herard

Offering therapy in Florida
License: MS,LMHC,NCC
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
11 years of experience

A big believer in taking back control of one’s life, I focus on offering useful feedback and support to help address various life challenges. I use a compassionate and empathic approach in meeting clients where they are and delivering appropriate interventions and strategies throughout the counseling process. I strive to teach individuals to develop and use skills to cope with their individual setbacks in order to live healthy and fulfilling lives. A transplant from the northeast, I moved to Jacksonville in 2002 for undergraduate studies. I obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Jacksonville University in 2006 and a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2011. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Qualified Supervisor in Florida. I have worked in a multitude of environments and with people in various stages of their lives. I am well experienced in dealing with crisis situations as well as day to day life issues. Mymain goal is to help you achieve positive personal growth and ultimately reach your full potential.

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Dr. Jean Frank

Offering therapy in Florida
License: PhD,MS
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD
20 years of experience

Hello, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. My practice in mental health involves work in a broad range of programs such as my private practice, corrections, schools, hospitals, and mental health centers. I know that no single approach to therapy works for every person, therefore I integrate a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as: CBT, Psychodynamic, and Mindfulness. I will offer my experience and expertise to help you to strengthen coping skills, to discover creative ways to resolve conflicts, to empower you to make changes and to support you through a personal crisis. I have worked with adjustment issues due to major life/career change, crisis, loss, trauma, substance and alcohol addiction, relationship issues, anxiety, depression and behavioral/cognitive problems related to brain dysfunctions. I offer an empathic, non-judgmental and safe online therapy space to promote growth and healing. This means I do not guide or direct you towards specific religion, believe system and/ or political orientation but towards your personal counseling goals. If you are uncertain as to what to say, have questions, not sure if this is the right approach for you now, I will help you to make the decision about counseling. I am continuously seeking professional growth in my career. I recently obtained the Certified Clinical Trauma Professional level I, C-DBT and completed courses on Telemental Health and Mindfulness. My educational credentials include: Doctor in Biology - Universidade de Brasília, DF, Brazil Master of Science Major: Psychology - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Illinois Psychologist - Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

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Nancy Busch

Offering therapy in Florida
License: LCSW
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression
15 years of experience

Hello and Welcome to the BetterHelp community! My name is Nancy Busch and I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker. Let me tell you a little about me. In my 15+ years in the behavioral health field, I have had the pleasure of working in a variety of therapeutic settings including inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, community-based mental health, and military bases both within the US and abroad. I am proud to have worked with active duty and retired men and women of all branches of our armed forces and first responders. My approach to therapy is client-centered. Building a therapeutic relationship is key to successful therapy sessions. Our first sessions will be dedicated to developing a warm, safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment. I have worked with clients affected by a wide range of concerns; depression, anxiety, anger issues, relationship issues, trauma and life changes. My approach combines cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and trauma informed methods. I tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe our work is a collaborative process incorporating dignity and respect. We will work together to achieve your desired goals. It takes courage to take the first step towards making a change. I am here to guide and support you through your journey to better well being. I look forward to working with you!

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Cindy Paillant

Offering therapy in Florida
License: LMFT
Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
17 years of experience

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida with over 17 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and life coach. I have experience conducting individual and group therapy, in-office and both residential and outpatient settings with clients presenting with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship and parenting issues, teen concerns, LGBT, and a wide range of challenges including grief/loss, insomnia, addiction, trauma, abuse, bipolar, as well as personal growth, adjustment issues, and crisis. My Counseling style is warm, compassionate and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, compassion and loving kindness. My approach combines solution focused, cognitive behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and positive psychology. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am a Holistic therapist and coach who believe that the mind, body and spirit are connected. It takes courage to want to do the healing work to lead a happier and more fulfilled life. If you are ready to take that step. I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you.

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Patricia Adams

Offering therapy in Florida
License: LMHC
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementDepression
10 years of experience

Hello! Thank you for reading my profile. I graduated from USF in 2002 with my masters in counseling and have been licensed as a LMHC in Florida since 2005. I have experience working with children and families in a variety of settings including non-profits, schools and private practice. I have helped in a wide range of areas including trauma, self-esteem, grief and loss, anxiety, life changes, parent-child relationships and more. Some of the modalities I use are cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered, solution-focused, and rational emotive behavior therapy. It takes courage to seek help and you are taking the steps to be your best self. If you are ready, I am here to help you on your journey. I look forward to working with you.

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Kimberly Kimberly Mendoza

Offering therapy in Florida
License: LMHC,MA
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changesADHD
8 years of experience

It takes courage to take the first steps towards a change. I applaud you for taking the first step toward a more fulfilling, happier life. I believe that YOU are the expert on you. To help you, I bring a boatload of curiosity and a searching, inquisitive nature. You come to therapy with all the clues inside of you. It is my job to help you find the answers. I bring tons of life experience – more than this page can fit. It all serves to aid me in helping you know yourself better. Having confronted my own life’s challenges (with plenty of counseling along the way), I may be the best fit for what you are dealing with. It was always my destiny to become a therapist. I have been studying psychology and neuroscience since I was 17. That curiosity of mine has led me to specialize in different counseling models so that I can create a specialized plan of therapy just for you. I took a long road to become a professional therapist, doing many non-professional interventions along the way. My graduate degree is from Rollins College in Florida, a small liberal arts school with the best counselor education program I could find. My clients have ranged from 17 to 70, with the majority seeking help with depression, anxiety issues, or life changes. I know you and I will work well together. I look forward to beginning the therapy journey with you.

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Lena Longmire Lyons

Offering therapy in Florida
Stress, AnxietyBipolar disorderDepression
15 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, bipolar disorder, & 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Tabatha Bailey

Offering therapy in Florida
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementADHD
10 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, coping with addictions, & anger management. I also have experience working with concentration, memory and focus (adhd). 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Olga Romero

Offering therapy in Florida
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
15 years of experience

Are you going through important life changes? Do you feel a loss of connection with yourself, your family, with others, or with God? Challenges are often disguised opportunities to learn new skills. I help individuals, couples, and families address relationship crises such as escalating couple conflict; family breakdown in communication; pre and post-divorce issues; unique family dynamics when the couple have children from prior relationships; and the role that trauma often plays in getting stuck and staying stuck in addictive behaviors. Im a Faith Based Therapist. LMHC (Counselor) - hablo Español. Qualified Supervisor MHC/ Virtual Thought Fl. Please schedule your next appointment.

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Stephanie Jones

Offering therapy in Florida
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoaching
11 years of experience

I am licensed in Florida and Georgia with over 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with executive and professional coaching. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Ellen Long

Offering therapy in Florida
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issues
4 years of experience

With over four years of professional experience, I am passionate about helping individuals and families overcome life’s challenges. I specialize in working with clients dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, grief, and relationship issues, including divorce and parenting concerns. My therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and a person-centered approach, allowing us to tailor our work to your unique needs and goals. I have experience supporting clients with school and behavioral issues, as well as navigating the complexities of grief and loss. I believe in creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, validated, and empowered to work toward healing and personal growth. Taking the first step to reach out for support takes courage, and I am proud of you for making that decision. Together, we will explore your challenges, build effective coping strategies, and develop a plan for lasting change.

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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