Therapists in Florida
Ali Garcia
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Waitlist for new clients
I consider it a true honor and privilege to come alongside and join in someone's journey of healing, growth, learning and self-actualization. I have worked with diverse populations, conditions and settings. Serving acute, residential, in-home, medical clinics, victim services, critical incident debriefings in schools and the workplace. As a Florida Licensed Teacher I have facilitated individualized learning for those with special needs such that of giftedness, learning disabilities and behavioral with emphasis on social and emotional goals.
I consider it a true honor and privilege to come alongside and join in someone's journey of healing, growth, learning and self-actualization. I have worked with diverse populations, conditions and settings. Serving acute, residential, in-home, medical clinics, victim services, critical incident debriefings in schools and the workplace. As a Florida Licensed Teacher I have facilitated individualized learning for those with special needs such that of giftedness, learning disabilities and behavioral with emphasis on social and emotional goals.
As a caring, professional psychotherapist: licensed marriage and family therapist, I will assist you to discover your strengths that will promote developing appropriate coping strategies to deal with the arrays of life difficulties. I specialize in providing positive psychology and empowerment counseling in order to assist you in developing positive thinking and realize your potential. I specialize in individual, family and couples therapy. I treat symptoms of depression, anxiety and trauma. As an individual, family and couples therapist I will assist you to solve conflicts by communicating your needs appropriately. I will assist you in developing problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
As a caring, professional psychotherapist: licensed marriage and family therapist, I will assist you to discover your strengths that will promote developing appropriate coping strategies to deal with the arrays of life difficulties. I specialize in providing positive psychology and empowerment counseling in order to assist you in developing positive thinking and realize your potential. I specialize in individual, family and couples therapy. I treat symptoms of depression, anxiety and trauma. As an individual, family and couples therapist I will assist you to solve conflicts by communicating your needs appropriately. I will assist you in developing problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Does stress or worry disrupt your days or nights? Are you unhappy where you are in life, feeling like things will never get better? Do you feel overwhelmed, wishing to experience peace and joy? Maybe your CHILD has become withdrawn or anxious? Perhaps it’s your TEEN’s attitude or behavior that’s becoming too much to handle, leaving you feeling defeated and exhausted as a parent? If you answered YES to any of these questions, I am here to help!
Does stress or worry disrupt your days or nights? Are you unhappy where you are in life, feeling like things will never get better? Do you feel overwhelmed, wishing to experience peace and joy? Maybe your CHILD has become withdrawn or anxious? Perhaps it’s your TEEN’s attitude or behavior that’s becoming too much to handle, leaving you feeling defeated and exhausted as a parent? If you answered YES to any of these questions, I am here to help!
My ideal client is seeking a therapist who can provide trauma-informed support, help them manage their anxiety and depression, and guide them on their journey towards healing and self-empowerment. They want a therapist who can offer validation, understanding, and practical tools to navigate the complexities of their trauma and mental health challenges. Their ultimate desire is to regain a sense of control, resilience, and fulfillment in their life.
My ideal client is seeking a therapist who can provide trauma-informed support, help them manage their anxiety and depression, and guide them on their journey towards healing and self-empowerment. They want a therapist who can offer validation, understanding, and practical tools to navigate the complexities of their trauma and mental health challenges. Their ultimate desire is to regain a sense of control, resilience, and fulfillment in their life.
People seek therapy when they are struggling in a current relationship, or are having trouble relating to a partner or others in a mentally healthy way. When we realize that we choose everything we say or do, then we have the power to make choices to have the quality relationships we desire. I help my clients make the choices needed to have happy relationships. I won't label you nor diagnose you. Instead, using a strength based approached, I will help you make the changes necessary to have the kind of relationships that you want.
People seek therapy when they are struggling in a current relationship, or are having trouble relating to a partner or others in a mentally healthy way. When we realize that we choose everything we say or do, then we have the power to make choices to have the quality relationships we desire. I help my clients make the choices needed to have happy relationships. I won't label you nor diagnose you. Instead, using a strength based approached, I will help you make the changes necessary to have the kind of relationships that you want.
I am a licensed mental health counselor and qualified supervisor with a graduate degree in Clinical Psychology and 20 years of experience as a provider of mental health services in Orlando, Florida. I have special training in abuse and trauma recovery, and extensive experience working with adolescents and adults in both individual and family therapy treatment modalities. Though I have experience treating many different types of mental health problems, the majority of my work has been treating individuals challenged by anxiety and mood disorders, and working with families to improve family relationship functioning.
I am a licensed mental health counselor and qualified supervisor with a graduate degree in Clinical Psychology and 20 years of experience as a provider of mental health services in Orlando, Florida. I have special training in abuse and trauma recovery, and extensive experience working with adolescents and adults in both individual and family therapy treatment modalities. Though I have experience treating many different types of mental health problems, the majority of my work has been treating individuals challenged by anxiety and mood disorders, and working with families to improve family relationship functioning.
Dr. Jennifer Elizabeth Stracick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW(C), LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713 (Online Only)
I am the current Executive Director of a nonprofit transitional housing program for homeless women and babies. I have served this population for over 15 years, including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I graduated with my MSW in 2003 and became an LCSW in 2021. I am currently working on my Doctorate in Social Work degree. My specialty is working with youth and young adults; however, I have experience with various mental health issues for all ages. I have experience with CBT & grounding for trauma. I am proficient in knowing all therapeutic approaches depending on the nature of the concern.
I am the current Executive Director of a nonprofit transitional housing program for homeless women and babies. I have served this population for over 15 years, including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I graduated with my MSW in 2003 and became an LCSW in 2021. I am currently working on my Doctorate in Social Work degree. My specialty is working with youth and young adults; however, I have experience with various mental health issues for all ages. I have experience with CBT & grounding for trauma. I am proficient in knowing all therapeutic approaches depending on the nature of the concern.
I believe it is my responsibility as a clinician to help you take ownership of your own life, embrace who you truly are, and discover your meaning in life. In order to do this, I believe in trusting your inner guidance on what it is that you need from therapy, even if you do not yet trust yourself. Whether you are seeking to understand or change your own thoughts and behaviors, your grief, or how you are coping with life in general, I believe that by committing yourself towards progress, you have already taken a step towards owning your own life. Let's run with it.
I believe it is my responsibility as a clinician to help you take ownership of your own life, embrace who you truly are, and discover your meaning in life. In order to do this, I believe in trusting your inner guidance on what it is that you need from therapy, even if you do not yet trust yourself. Whether you are seeking to understand or change your own thoughts and behaviors, your grief, or how you are coping with life in general, I believe that by committing yourself towards progress, you have already taken a step towards owning your own life. Let's run with it.
Yeney Ruiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lehigh Acres, FL 33973
Hello! You can expect that I will meet you where you are...I will not rush any part of the process. Our first session will be based on introductions and getting to know the “what brought you here” and “what are your expectations”. We will formulate a plan for the next sessions. No human being is the same as another, we are all different and in distinct phases of life. I engage easily with clients; I have worked with all populations and that is one of my strengths. I believe in positive changes, and I would love to be part of your journey! Especially because I know I have the expertise to make my clients’ transformations possible.
Hello! You can expect that I will meet you where you are...I will not rush any part of the process. Our first session will be based on introductions and getting to know the “what brought you here” and “what are your expectations”. We will formulate a plan for the next sessions. No human being is the same as another, we are all different and in distinct phases of life. I engage easily with clients; I have worked with all populations and that is one of my strengths. I believe in positive changes, and I would love to be part of your journey! Especially because I know I have the expertise to make my clients’ transformations possible.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 3 years of experience working with many different populations and addressing various concerns, including neurodivergence (autism and ADHD), trauma (sexual assault and domestic violence), substance abuse, and anxiety/depression. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients become more mindful of where they currently are and where they want their mental health to be in the future. In 2020, I relocated to Florida and began working in private practice settings, where I have assisted clients in managing anxiety, depression, and other common mental health symptoms.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 3 years of experience working with many different populations and addressing various concerns, including neurodivergence (autism and ADHD), trauma (sexual assault and domestic violence), substance abuse, and anxiety/depression. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients become more mindful of where they currently are and where they want their mental health to be in the future. In 2020, I relocated to Florida and began working in private practice settings, where I have assisted clients in managing anxiety, depression, and other common mental health symptoms.
Congratulations on taking the courageous first step on your journey towards healing and optimizing your life. The word 'therapy' can be overwhelming, but I'd like to dismantle that. Think of it as nothing more than a personalized journey of self-discovery tailored to your unique needs and goals, done at your own pace. It is a non-judgmental, guided exploration of your inner experiences - your thoughts, emotions, and values. I work with teens and adults who are experiencing the inevitability of life's challenges, creating a trusting, collaborative space for you to identify maladaptive patterns, seek understanding and find solutions.
Congratulations on taking the courageous first step on your journey towards healing and optimizing your life. The word 'therapy' can be overwhelming, but I'd like to dismantle that. Think of it as nothing more than a personalized journey of self-discovery tailored to your unique needs and goals, done at your own pace. It is a non-judgmental, guided exploration of your inner experiences - your thoughts, emotions, and values. I work with teens and adults who are experiencing the inevitability of life's challenges, creating a trusting, collaborative space for you to identify maladaptive patterns, seek understanding and find solutions.
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Counselor, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32801 (Online Only)
You might feel like traditional talk therapy hasn’t brought the relief you’re looking for, and you are ready to try something different. If you’ve experienced attachment wounds, relational trauma, or childhood pain, I’m here to help. Together, we can explore trauma-informed approaches like EMDR and IFS to help you reconnect with your authentic self, break free from old patterns, and improve your relationships. You don’t have to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected forever—healing is possible, and I’d be honored to support you on your journey.
You might feel like traditional talk therapy hasn’t brought the relief you’re looking for, and you are ready to try something different. If you’ve experienced attachment wounds, relational trauma, or childhood pain, I’m here to help. Together, we can explore trauma-informed approaches like EMDR and IFS to help you reconnect with your authentic self, break free from old patterns, and improve your relationships. You don’t have to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected forever—healing is possible, and I’d be honored to support you on your journey.
Joely Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Plantation, FL 33322 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
People want to feel heard, understood, and cared about. Some individuals find difficulty in making and keeping relationships due to unresolved issues or communication deficits. Autism/ADHD/Neurodiverse couples can struggle with empathy. Often, circular, conflicting patterns of maladaptivity cyclically emerge within relationships long before a couple seeks out help. I work to help individuals and couples learn to listen with intention, address maladaptive struggles, confusion and anger, and instead, learn to seek out areas of compromise, accountability, and forgiveness within their relationships and among themselves.
People want to feel heard, understood, and cared about. Some individuals find difficulty in making and keeping relationships due to unresolved issues or communication deficits. Autism/ADHD/Neurodiverse couples can struggle with empathy. Often, circular, conflicting patterns of maladaptivity cyclically emerge within relationships long before a couple seeks out help. I work to help individuals and couples learn to listen with intention, address maladaptive struggles, confusion and anger, and instead, learn to seek out areas of compromise, accountability, and forgiveness within their relationships and among themselves.
Are you motivated to make the changes needed to improve your life? If so, please reach out today to me for help! I enjoy working with adults as well as children regarding concerns related to ADHD, anxiety, behavioral problems, depression, life transitions and recovery from trauma. Clients who are open to learning new communication and coping skills and strategies will learn a great deal from working with me.
Are you motivated to make the changes needed to improve your life? If so, please reach out today to me for help! I enjoy working with adults as well as children regarding concerns related to ADHD, anxiety, behavioral problems, depression, life transitions and recovery from trauma. Clients who are open to learning new communication and coping skills and strategies will learn a great deal from working with me.
Your relationship doesn’t feel the way you wish it did. Yes, you love each other, but it seems like you fight more often than you don’t these days. Neither of you feels like the other is listening, and you then get caught in cycles you can’t seem to break. Maybe it’s big stuff you’re disagreeing about—money, sex, or parenting—or something seemingly trivial that keeps tripping you up. Or perhaps the relationship you’re struggling with isn’t the one with your partner, but a parent or sibling. Whatever it is you’re facing, you both believe reconnection & repair is possible, and you’re ready to get the support you need to do that.
Your relationship doesn’t feel the way you wish it did. Yes, you love each other, but it seems like you fight more often than you don’t these days. Neither of you feels like the other is listening, and you then get caught in cycles you can’t seem to break. Maybe it’s big stuff you’re disagreeing about—money, sex, or parenting—or something seemingly trivial that keeps tripping you up. Or perhaps the relationship you’re struggling with isn’t the one with your partner, but a parent or sibling. Whatever it is you’re facing, you both believe reconnection & repair is possible, and you’re ready to get the support you need to do that.
Joan Gaines
Psychologist, PhD, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33156 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Gaines has been in private practice as a clinical psychologist for over 30 years. She is able to bring a significant level of knowledge and experience to all psychotherapeutic endeavors.
Dr. Gaines has been in private practice as a clinical psychologist for over 30 years. She is able to bring a significant level of knowledge and experience to all psychotherapeutic endeavors.
Dr. Shatha Atiya provides couple and individual psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children. She is bilingual in Arabic and expert in cultural complexities and related issues.
Dr. Shatha Atiya provides couple and individual psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children. She is bilingual in Arabic and expert in cultural complexities and related issues.
Shekiah Wagner
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 (Online Only)
I see therapy as an interactive journey toward achieving set goals. I believe in providing support for individuals, children, couples, and families through their journeys as a co-pilot. We a systems approach, to work together to recognize patterns in thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships that have developed through your unique experiences. Providing support with issues of grief, depression, anxiety, physical and emotional abuse, divorce, parenting, adjustment, spiritual, and relationship concerns is a priority.
I see therapy as an interactive journey toward achieving set goals. I believe in providing support for individuals, children, couples, and families through their journeys as a co-pilot. We a systems approach, to work together to recognize patterns in thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships that have developed through your unique experiences. Providing support with issues of grief, depression, anxiety, physical and emotional abuse, divorce, parenting, adjustment, spiritual, and relationship concerns is a priority.
Sophia C. Grodotzke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713 (Online Only)
Do you feel nervous and often doubt yourself? Have you experienced loss and are finding it difficult to move beyond grief? Do you need help putting back together all of the fragmented parts in order to feel whole again? You have come to the right place. I am a licensed therapist with almost a decade of experience in the field. I have expertise in working with adults who have experienced some form of grief, trauma, anxiety and depression. In our work together, we will collaborate and come up with the most useful and effective tools that will help you feel better equipped to handle life’s challenges.
Do you feel nervous and often doubt yourself? Have you experienced loss and are finding it difficult to move beyond grief? Do you need help putting back together all of the fragmented parts in order to feel whole again? You have come to the right place. I am a licensed therapist with almost a decade of experience in the field. I have expertise in working with adults who have experienced some form of grief, trauma, anxiety and depression. In our work together, we will collaborate and come up with the most useful and effective tools that will help you feel better equipped to handle life’s challenges.
Noelle Villanueva
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33433
I am a South Florida-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping individuals, couples, and families enhance their most important relationships. Having been a lifelong believer in therapy, I know firsthand how important it can be to have support when it comes to our mental well-being. Relationships are complex and I often hear that it takes two to repair an unhealthy dynamic, however, we can also create the change we desire just by changing oneself. When I am working with individuals, couples, or an entire family system, I focus on educating the client on their family system and the generational attributes that have been
I am a South Florida-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping individuals, couples, and families enhance their most important relationships. Having been a lifelong believer in therapy, I know firsthand how important it can be to have support when it comes to our mental well-being. Relationships are complex and I often hear that it takes two to repair an unhealthy dynamic, however, we can also create the change we desire just by changing oneself. When I am working with individuals, couples, or an entire family system, I focus on educating the client on their family system and the generational attributes that have been
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How does your Therapist compare?
Average cost per session
$144
Therapists in Florida who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Coping Skills |
| 70% | Relationship Issues |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 65% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 85% | Aetna |
| 78% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 70% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Florida see their clients
| 61% | In Person and Online | |
| 39% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 83% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |