Anxiety Therapists Available in Gainesville
This page is for people in Gainesville looking for online therapists who work with anxiety and are licensed in Florida. Use this list to compare clinicians’ treatment approaches, specializations, experience with anxiety, and the types of therapy they offer. Remember a Florida license covers the whole state, so a clinician’s physical location inside Florida doesn’t limit whether they can take you as an online client. Look for mention of anxiety-focused training, cognitive and behavioral methods, and any populations they commonly work with to find a good fit for your needs.
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1. Joe Purvis, LICSW, LCSW
Support for healing, resilience, and lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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2. Lataya Hall, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC for individuals and families
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
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3. Angella Brown, LMHC
LMHC supporting adults toward resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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4. Michael Hutchinson, LMHC
Trauma-informed Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Dedra McIntosh, LCSW
Trauma-informed support for growth and stronger relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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6. Samuel Rosenblatt, MD, LCPC, LMHC
Compassionate therapy for anxiety, stress, and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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7. Gaileanne 'Alianna' Timmins, LCSW
Warm, collaborative therapy for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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8. Penny Howland, LCSW
Experienced, adaptable support for life’s toughest transitions
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Psychodynamic Therapy
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9. Ann Greco, LMHC
Therapy and coaching for resilient, goal-driven change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes · Coaching
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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10. Kathleen Wakefield , LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor helping life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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11. Melissa Cooper, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in stress and family care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Compassion fatigue · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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12. David Powell, LCSW
LCSW guiding clients through life challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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13. Ann Morris, LMHC
Supportive, experienced counseling for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Depression
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14. Kay Cooper, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Anger · Depression
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15. Matthew Mulock, LCSW
Trauma-informed therapy with practical tools
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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About anxiety 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.
2,396 therapists match this page, all of whom name anxiety 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
How do I pick a clinician from this list if I want help for panic attacks or social anxiety?
Look for clinicians who specifically mention panic disorder, social anxiety, or exposure-based treatments in their profiles. Compare the therapeutic approaches they use, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or exposure therapy. Also note populations they work with and any experience with anxiety that matches your situation, like teen, adult, or performance-related anxiety.
Can a Florida license-holder provide ongoing online therapy if I move between Gainesville and another Florida city?
Yes. A Florida license covers the whole state, so clinicians listed here can generally continue providing online services to you while you remain within Florida. If you plan extended travel or a permanent move out of state, check with the clinician about any restrictions before continuing treatment.
What information should I compare if I’m unsure whether I need medication consultation along with therapy for anxiety?
Compare clinicians’ notes about collaboration with prescribers or comfort working alongside medication management. Some clinicians list experience coordinating care with psychiatrists or primary care providers. If medication is a possibility, look for profiles that mention integrated care or working with prescribing clinicians so you can plan next steps if medication consultation becomes relevant.
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