Depression Therapists Available in Lakeland
This page is for people in Lakeland looking for online therapists licensed in Florida who specialize in depression. Use it to compare clinicians by their therapeutic approaches, areas of focus, and the types of depression they work with. Consider qualifications such as specialties (for example, perinatal depression or chronic depression), therapy styles, and experience with related issues like anxiety or grief. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so you can work with any listed therapist regardless of where you are in Florida. Read profiles carefully to find a clinician whose approach feels like a good fit for your needs.
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1. Ellen OMalley, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC helping with stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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2. Kathleen Tilman, LCSW
Compassionate, tailored support for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Internal Family Systems
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3. Dr. Robert Nolan, LMHC
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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4. Steven Carlson, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW with 40 years' experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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5. Patricia Dye, LMHC
Florida LMHC supporting LGBTQ+ and trauma recovery
Works with LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Depression
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6. Matthew Houff, LMHC
Support for young adults in life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
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7. Kay Carsto, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in anxiety and addictions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
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8. Shonda Salisbury, LCSW
Support for anxiety, grief, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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9. Ebony McCray-Holmes, LMFT
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy
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10. Julian Laverde, LMHC
Support for anxiety, trauma, and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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11. Lillian Cunningham, LMHC
Trauma-informed therapy focused on goals and growth
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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12. Telisa Hayden, LMHC
Compassionate counseling for meaningful, lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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13. Stephen Herz, LMHC
LMHC specializing in addiction and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Depression · LGBT · Relationship
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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14. Lisa Westcoat, LMHC
Florida LMHC experienced in trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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15. Kelly Morana-Piazza, LPC, LMHC
Compassionate Florida mental health counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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About depression 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.
2,162 therapists match this page, all of whom name depression 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 between therapists listed for depression care?
Look at each profile’s stated approaches and areas of focus. Compare therapy styles (CBT, ACT, psychodynamic, etc.), experience with specific forms of depression, and any notes about working with co-occurring issues. Consider what matters to you: practical skills, insight-focused work, or a short-term plan. Contacting a few clinicians to ask about their process can help you decide.
Can I find someone who treats postpartum or seasonal depression here?
Yes. Many therapists list specific types of depression they treat, such as postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, or chronic depression. Check the profiles for those terms and for related experience like support for new parents or seasonal routines. If a profile doesn’t mention your specific type, you can reach out to ask whether they have experience with it.
Will a therapist’s Florida licence let them work with me in Lakeland if I move around the state?
Yes. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so any therapist on this page can provide services to clients located in Lakeland or elsewhere in Florida. If you plan to travel frequently or move out of state, check directly with the clinician about any limits on providing services across jurisdictions.
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