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LMHC Therapists Available in Gainesville

This page lists licensed mental health counselors (LMHC) who are available to clients in Gainesville. Use it if you are looking for a counselor who provides online services under a Florida license. Compare each therapist’s specialties, treatment approaches, education, and experience to find someone who matches your needs. Remember that a Florida licence covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location inside Florida is not a barrier to working with you in Gainesville. Read profiles carefully to see who focuses on the issues you want help with, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, couples work, or adolescent care.

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  1. 1. Althea King, LMHC

    18 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMHC for mood and trauma

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

    Continue with Althea Online sessions

  2. 2. Daniele Trevathan, LMHC

    15 years in practice · English · Female

    Skills-based support for anxiety, trauma, and recovery

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

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

    Continue with Daniele Online sessions

  3. 3. Samuel Rosenblatt, MD, LCPC, LMHC

    7 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate therapy for anxiety, stress, and relationships

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

    Continue with Samuel Online sessions

  4. 4. Briana Yort, LMHC

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Skills-focused therapy for anxiety, trauma, and mood concerns

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

    Continue with Briana Online sessions

  5. 5. Richard Williams, LMHC

    3 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for trauma, stress, and lasting change

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

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

    Continue with Richard Online sessions

  6. 6. Hyacinth Thompson, LMHC

    6 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for anxiety, anger, and depression

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

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

    Continue with Hyacinth Online sessions

  7. 7. Shaquanda Elem, LMHC

    6 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate, collaborative therapy for life transitions

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

    Continue with Shaquanda Online sessions

  8. 8. Austine Nwaobi, LMHC

    5 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate support for anxiety, mood, and self-esteem

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression

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

    Continue with Austine Online sessions

  9. 9. Sophia Mas, LMHC

    30 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Practical, caring therapy for lasting change

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

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

    Continue with Sophia Online sessions

  10. 10. Joseph Setchel, LMHC, LCMHC

    21 years in practice · English · Male

    Joseph Setchel, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD · Addictions

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

    Continue with Joseph Online sessions

  11. 11. George Vega, LMHC

    11 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for change with compassion

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

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

    Continue with George Online sessions

  12. 12. Kay Cooper, LMHC

    30 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMHC specializing in stress and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Anger · Depression

    Continue with Kay Online sessions

  13. 13. Ruth Cook, LMHC

    29 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for grief, life changes, and self-esteem

    Works with Grief · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes · Coaching

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Continue with Ruth Online sessions

  14. 14. Karen Delos Santos, LMHC

    17 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMHC for life transitions and relationships

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

    Continue with Karen Online sessions

  15. 15. Claudette Gaynor, LMHC

    19 years in practice · English · Female

    Client-centered LMHC for life transitions

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

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

    Continue with Claudette Online sessions

About mental health counselor 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.

1,340 therapists match this page, all of whom name mental health counselor 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

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

LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. It indicates specialized training and clinical experience in counseling. Compared with other licenses, LMHCs focus on psychotherapy and counseling interventions. Scope and titles differ by license type, but a Florida LMHC is qualified to diagnose and treat mental health concerns using talk therapies and related counseling methods.

Can an LMHC licensed in Florida provide services to someone living in Gainesville?

Yes. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so an LMHC licensed in Florida can provide online services to clients in Gainesville. When reviewing profiles, confirm the therapist lists online availability for Florida clients and check their stated specialties and approaches to ensure a fit for your needs.

What should I compare among Gainesville-available LMHC profiles to choose one?

Compare areas of focus (for example trauma, family, or substance-related issues), therapeutic approaches (CBT, EMDR, DBT, etc.), client populations served (adults, teens, couples), and professional background. Also note language abilities and any stated experience with specific concerns important to you. Use these details to narrow candidates before reaching out.

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