Life Changes Therapists Available in Gainesville
This page is for anyone in Gainesville looking for online therapists licensed in Florida who focus on life changes. Use this directory to compare specialties, therapeutic approaches, session formats, and experience with transitions like career shifts, relationship changes, moving, grief, and parenting adjustments. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so you can consider professionals available to clients in Gainesville without worrying about city limits. Read profiles to see who lists life-change work, then contact clinicians directly to ask about fit, approach, and whether they accept new clients.
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1. Heather Bering, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in trauma and relationships
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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2. Jessica Langbehn, LCSW
Trauma-focused therapy with a holistic, collaborative approach
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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3. Loire Bennett, LMHC
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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4. Lucila Coba, LMHC
Bilingual LMHC for anxiety and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Katharine Alfs, LMHC, LPC
Licensed counselor with 44 years' experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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6. Randee-Sue Kramer, LCSW
Relationship-focused therapy with practical communication support
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method
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7. Athina Smalios, LCSW
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. 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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9. Thomas Dukes, LMHC
Experienced guidance for mental health and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression
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10. Althea Fraser, LCSW
Strengths-based support for life’s toughest transitions
Works with Grief · Self esteem · Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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11. Kim Conradson, LMHC
Licensed LMHC with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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12. Gilberto Bustamante-Ramirez, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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13. Pattra Dodd, LCSW
Pattra Dodd, LCSW - Therapist for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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14. James Hoy, LPC
Provides addiction and life-transition support
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Career · Coping with life changes · Coaching
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15. Janel "Elle" Zimmerman, LCSW
Compassionate therapy for life’s complex transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Bipolar · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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About life changes 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.
1,955 therapists match this page, all of whom name life changes 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 choose among professionals who list life-change work?
Look for descriptions of the kinds of transitions they treat and their therapeutic approach. Consider whether you want short-term coping strategies or longer-term work. Check session format (video, phone, text) and any notes about working with specific ages or life stages. Contact a few to ask about approach and fit before deciding.
Can a Florida licence provider help with major life transitions like divorce or job loss?
Yes. A clinician licensed in Florida can work online with clients throughout the state and may have experience supporting people through divorce, job loss, retirement, relocation, and other major transitions. Review profiles for relevant experience and therapeutic methods that match your needs, then reach out to discuss how they approach those specific changes.
What should I ask when I contact someone available to clients in Gainesville about life changes?
Ask about their experience with your type of transition, typical session structure, goals they set with clients, and the therapeutic techniques they use. You can also ask about their experience with your age group or cultural background. These questions help you judge whether their style fits what you need for navigating the life change.
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