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Addiction Therapists Licensed in Florida

This page lists therapists licensed in Florida who work with addiction and substance use concerns. Use it if you are seeking online counseling for alcohol, drugs, or behavioral addictions and want to compare clinicians by therapy style, specialties, and experience with addiction-related issues. A Florida license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s location inside Florida is not a barrier. Look for practitioners who note familiarity with relapse prevention, detox coordination, dual diagnosis, family impact, and any therapeutic approaches that matter to you.

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  1. 1. Shannon Salgado, LMFT

    15 years in practice · English · Female

    Strengths-based therapy for meaningful change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse

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

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  2. 2. Dawnel Kuhn, LMHC

    8 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate Florida LMHC for healing and growth

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression

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  3. 3. Lisa Westcoat, LMHC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMHC experienced in trauma and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · 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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  4. 4. Celena Benjamin, LMHC, LCMHC

    27 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced Florida mental health counselor

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  5. 5. Elizabeth Carter, LMHC

    32 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida counselor with 32 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression · ADHD

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

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  6. 6. Susan Josephson, LMHC

    25 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMHC with 25 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Depression

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

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  7. 7. Elizabeth Toback, LMHC

    38 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for healing, connection, and lasting growth

    Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Sleeping · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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  8. 8. Dr. Jacqueline Jennette, FL Psychologist

    35 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced psychologist for life transitions

    Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Coping with life changes

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  9. 9. Faryal Choudry, LCSW

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LCSW supporting healing and resilience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem

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

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  10. 10. Samantha Schwartz, LCSW

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LCSW guiding healing and resilience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem

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

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  11. 11. Nancy Arnovits, LCSW

    32 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced LCSW for trauma and anxiety

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Compassion fatigue

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  12. 12. Sara Dabney, LCSW

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    LCSW specializing in trauma and LGBT care

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  13. 13. Loire Bennett, LMHC

    24 years in practice · English · Female

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

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  14. 14. Martha "Grace" Marquez, LMHC

    21 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate Florida LMHC for addictions and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Depression · Relationship

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  15. 15. 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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About addiction therapy in Florida

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 outside a major metro 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.

Common questions

How do I choose a therapist who understands addiction and relapse risk?

Look for therapists who list specific work with addiction, relapse prevention, and co-occurring disorders. Compare their stated treatment approaches (for example CBT or motivational interviewing), experience with harm reduction or abstinence goals, and whether they work with families or support systems. Ask about their approach in your first contact to see if it fits your needs.

Can these therapists help with both substance use and mental health conditions at the same time?

Many therapists who treat addiction also address co-occurring mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and trauma. When reviewing profiles, check for mention of dual diagnosis or integrated care approaches. If you have both substance use and mental health concerns, ask how they coordinate treating both together in online sessions.

What should I compare when deciding between addiction-focused therapists listed here?

Compare each therapist’s therapeutic methods, stated areas of addiction expertise, experience with specific substances or behaviors, and whether they work with family members or involve support networks. Also consider notes about working with medication-assisted treatment, relapse prevention strategies, and any special populations they mention.

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