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Career Therapists Available in Lakeland

This page is for people in Lakeland seeking online counseling focused on career issues. It lists Florida-licensed professionals who help with job stress, career transitions, workplace conflict, performance anxiety, and career decision-making. Use the listings to compare areas of specialization, therapy approaches, and experience with employment-related concerns. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so being in Lakeland is not a barrier to working with any therapist on this page. Read provider descriptions and pick someone whose background and style match your goals for career-focused therapy.

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  1. 1. Orlando Garcia, LMFT

    29 years in practice · English, Spanish · Male

    Experienced Florida LMFT specializing in relationships

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

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

    Continue with Orlando Online sessions
  2. 2. 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)

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  3. 3. Lena Longmire Lyons, LMHC

    15 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for anxiety, mood, and life stress

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Bipolar · Depression · Addictions · Relationship

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

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  4. 4. Sarah Spiro, LCSW

    15 years in practice · English · Female

    Solution-focused support for meaningful change

    Works with Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Coaching · Stress, Anxiety

    Continue with Sarah Online sessions
  5. 5. Susan Josephson, LMHC

    25 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMHC with 25 years experience

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

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

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  6. 6. James Hoy, LPC

    10 years in practice · English · Male

    Provides addiction and life-transition support

    Works with Addictions · Relationship · Career · Coping with life changes · Coaching

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  7. 7. Loire Bennett, LMHC

    24 years in practice · English · Female

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

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

    Continue with Loire Online sessions
  8. 8. Susan Dawson, LMHC

    17 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMHC for anxiety and relationships

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

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

    Continue with Susan Online sessions
  9. 9. Dr. Jo Ann Lee, FL Psychologist

    30 years in practice · English · Female

    Video-based therapy focused on practical change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Anger · Depression · ADHD

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

    Continue with Dr. Online sessions
  10. 10. Dr. Robert Nolan, LMHC

    30 years in practice · English · Male

    Supportive therapy grounded in experience

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

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

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  11. 11. Dr. Mary Torok, LMHC

    11 years in practice · English · Female

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

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

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  12. 12. Lourdes Dorvilus, LMHC

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMHC guiding growth and resilience

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

    Continue with Lourdes Online sessions
  13. 13. Regina Cox, LMHC

    30 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMHC supporting healing and growth

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

    Continue with Regina Online sessions
  14. 14. Dr. Daniella Jackson, LMHC

    20 years in practice · English, Portuguese · Female

    Addiction and relationship-focused therapist

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

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

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  15. 15. 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

    Continue with Linda Online sessions

About career therapy for people in Lakeland

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

1,148 therapists match this page, all of whom name career 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 Lakeland

Lakeland has a population of about 112,641. 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 a therapist for career-related concerns among the listings?

Look for descriptions that mention career transitions, workplace stress, or vocational counseling. Compare therapy approaches (like CBT or coaching-oriented therapy) and note any mention of work-life balance or performance anxiety. Pick someone whose listed focus and methods match the problems you want to address and whose communication style fits your preferences.

Can these therapists help with job search burnout or navigating a career change?

Yes, many of the professionals here list experience helping people with burnout, career pivots, and decision-making. They often work on coping strategies, values clarification, and managing stress during a job search. Review each listing for specific language about career change and ask about their approach when you contact them.

Will my being in Lakeland affect my access to someone on this page?

No. Each professional is licensed in Florida, and that license covers the whole state. Being in Lakeland does not prevent you from working with any provider on this list. Focus on matching expertise, therapeutic approach, and communication preferences rather than geography.

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