Addiction Therapists Available in Largo
This page is for people in Largo looking for Florida-licensed therapists who work with addiction. Use it if you want to compare clinicians who treat substance use, process addictions, or co-occurring mental health concerns. Look at each therapist’s stated approach, populations served, and experience with specific substances or behaviors. Note that a Florida license covers the whole state, so a therapist available to clients in Largo can work with you regardless of where they are based within Florida.
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1. Lawrence "Anton" Feriozzi, LMHC
Psychodynamic LMHC focused on trauma recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Depression · LGBT
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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2. Dr. Sarita Schapiro, FL Psychologist
Practical solution-focused Florida psychologist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Grief · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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3. Alexander McAllister, LMHC
Florida LMHC for stress and depression
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Addictions · LGBT · Relationship
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4. Thomas Dukes, LMHC
Experienced guidance for mental health and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression
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5. Opree Joyner, LCSW
Compassionate, client-centered therapy for lasting change
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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6. Diane Haskill, LCSW
Florida LCSW with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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7. Waitus Carter, LCSW
Support for grief, confidence, and change
Works with Grief · Self esteem · Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship
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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. 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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10. Debra Matthews-Robinson, LCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding personal transformation
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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11. Steven Clarke, LMHC
Practical support through life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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12. George Joseph, LPC, LMHC
Depth-oriented therapy for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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13. Sarah Cooper, LMHC
Support for anxiety, relationships, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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14. Lena Longmire Lyons, LMHC
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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15. Vanessa Seron, LCSW
Practical, strengths-based therapy for real-life change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Anger · Addictions · LGBT
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About addiction therapy for people in Largo
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 Largo can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,149 therapists match this page, all of whom name addiction 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 Largo
Largo has a population of about 82,485. 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 who specializes in addiction?
Look for therapists who describe specific experience with substance use or behavioral addictions, such as CBT, motivational interviewing, or relapse prevention. Compare notes on whether they treat co-occurring disorders, work with families, or offer outpatient support. Read each profile to see which populations and treatment approaches match your needs.
Can a therapist who works with addiction help with medication-related questions?
Therapists can discuss medication effects, adherence, and how medication fits into a treatment plan, but they do not prescribe most medications. If you need medication management, ask the therapist if they collaborate with prescribers or can refer you to a licensed medical provider in Florida.
What should I ask a therapist about relapse and crisis planning?
Ask how the therapist approaches relapse prevention, what strategies they use during early recovery, and whether they develop a written safety or crisis plan with clients. Inquire about coordination with support networks and whether they provide short-term intensive work during higher-risk periods.
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