Addiction Therapists Available in Gainesville
This page is for people in Gainesville looking for online therapists who treat addiction and are licensed in Florida. Use it to compare clinicians by therapy approaches, experience with substance use or behavioral addictions, and the client populations they serve. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical city is not a barrier to working with you. Check each profile for specialties like relapse prevention, trauma-informed care, family involvement, and teletherapy formats to find someone who matches your needs and preferences.
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1. Lucia Stanfield, LMHC
Grounded, compassionate support for lasting change
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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2. Waitus Carter, LCSW
Support for grief, confidence, and change
Works with Grief · Self esteem · Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship
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3. Susan Huerta, LMHC
Support for change, healing, and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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4. Dr. Douglass Lobo, LMHC
Experienced support for youth and families
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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5. Christopher Edwards, LMHC
Support for anxiety, self-esteem, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Career · Depression
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6. Dr. Douglas Rodriguez, LMHC
Florida LMHC with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Motivational Interviewing · Solution-Focused Therapy
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7. Martha "Grace" Marquez, LMHC
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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8. Dr. Harry Henshaw, LMHC
Dr. Harry Henshaw, LMHC - 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Hypnotherapy · Trauma-Focused Therapy
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9. James Hoy, LPC
Provides addiction and life-transition support
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Career · Coping with life changes · Coaching
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10. Jean-Michael Bouciquot, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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11. John Jamieson, LCSW
Experienced Florida LCSW supporting LGBTQ+ and trauma recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Relationship · Trauma and abuse
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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12. Sara Dabney, LCSW
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. Rhonda McEntire, LMHC
Support for anxiety, addiction, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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14. Lawrence "Anton" Feriozzi, LMHC
Psychodynamic LMHC focused on trauma recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Depression · LGBT
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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15. Joel Brooks, LCSW
LCSW guiding growth through trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About addiction therapy for people in Gainesville
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 Gainesville 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.
Therapy in Gainesville
Gainesville has a population of about 141,085. 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
Can an online Florida-licensed therapist help with substance use relapse prevention?
Yes. Many therapists licensed in Florida offer relapse prevention as part of addiction treatment. When comparing profiles, look for clinicians who list relapse prevention, coping skills, triggers work, and aftercare planning. Ask the therapist about their typical tools and how they tailor plans to your history and goals before starting sessions.
How do I know if a therapist on this page works with the specific addiction I have?
Read each profile for listed specialties such as alcohol use disorder, opioid misuse, stimulant use, gambling, or behavioral addictions. Therapists often note populations and specific addiction types they treat. If a profile is unclear, contact the therapist to ask directly about their experience with your particular substance or behavior.
What should I compare when choosing a therapist who treats addiction online?
Compare therapeutic approaches (CBT, MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING, EMDR), experience with addiction, whether they include family or couples work, and their comfort with co-occurring mental health issues. Also check session formats they offer and any stated preferences for intensity of care. Use that information to pick someone whose methods match your needs.
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