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LCSW Therapists Available in Brandon

This page lists LCSW clinicians licensed in Florida who offer online therapy to clients in Brandon. Use it if you want to narrow your search by licensure, clinical focus, or therapeutic approach. Compare each clinician’s specialties, population served, and treatment methods to find a fit for your needs. Note that a Florida license covers the whole state, so being in Brandon is not a barrier to working with any of the LCSW clinicians shown here.

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  1. 1. Alvin Penix, LCSW

    6 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for change, healing, and resilience

    Works with Addictions · Grief · Coping with life changes

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  2. 2. Ruth Auguste, LCSW

    8 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate support for anxiety, trauma, and self-worth

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

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  3. 3. Brittany Castellanos, LCSW

    6 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LCSW for stress and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Depression · Compassion fatigue

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  4. 4. Dr. Anthony Schefstad, LCSW

    30 years in practice · English · Male

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

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

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  5. 5. Steven Carlson, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate LCSW with 40 years' experience

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

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

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  6. 6. Christina Macnamara, LCSW

    29 years in practice · English · Female

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

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

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  7. 7. Athina Smalios, LCSW

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced LCSW guiding trauma recovery and growth

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Self esteem

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing · Solution-Focused Therapy

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  8. 8. Elizabeth Feagin, LCSW

    13 years in practice · English · Female

    Practical support for trauma, anxiety, and addiction

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

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

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  9. 9. Joe Purvis, LICSW, LCSW

    22 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for healing, resilience, and lasting change

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

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  10. 10. Linda Kartell, LCSW

    24 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LCSW specializing in stress and relationships

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

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy

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  11. 11. Novlett Mckenzie, LCSW

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LCSW supporting stress and relationships

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

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  12. 12. Christine Peters, LCSW

    11 years in practice · English · Female

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

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  13. 13. Dr. Titus Tucker, LICSW, LCSW

    23 years in practice · English · Male

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

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

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  14. 14. Mia Hall, LCSW

    27 years in practice · English · Female

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

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  15. 15. Opree Joyner, LCSW

    5 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate, client-centered therapy for lasting change

    Works with Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

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

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About clinical social worker therapy for people in Brandon

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 Brandon can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

982 therapists match this page, all of whom name clinical social worker 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 Brandon

Brandon has a population of about 114,626. 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

What does LCSW mean and how is it different from other mental health licenses?

LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. LCSWs have graduate social work training and clinical experience in assessment, psychotherapy, and case management. They often emphasize social and environmental factors in care. Compare LCSW training and stated specialties with other license types to decide which approach matches your needs.

Can an LCSW help with family or child concerns while I live in Brandon?

Yes. Many LCSWs list family and child therapy among their specialties. Check each clinician’s profile for experience with the age range and issues you need, such as parenting support, adolescent concerns, or family systems work. A Florida license allows them to work with clients anywhere in the state, including Brandon.

How should I choose between LCSWs who list similar specialties?

Look at differences in treatment approaches, years of clinical focus, and populations served. Read short clinician descriptions to see who emphasizes skills you want, such as trauma-focused therapy, behavioral strategies, or case coordination. Consider reaching out to ask about their approach and whether it fits your goals.

Other reasons people in Brandon look for a therapist

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