Addiction Therapists Available in Melbourne
This page is for people in Melbourne looking for online therapists licensed in Florida who work with addiction. Use this list to compare approaches, specializations, and the types of substance or behavioral addictions each professional treats. Check each profile for therapy styles, credentials, and experience with relapse prevention, dual diagnosis, or family involvement. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so being available to clients in Melbourne does not require a local office. Read profiles to find someone whose methods and focus match your needs before reaching out for an intake conversation.
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1. Joy Townsend, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing
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2. Alexander McAllister, LMHC
Florida LMHC for stress and depression
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Addictions · LGBT · Relationship
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3. 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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4. Nicole Bakewell, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Dr. Titus Tucker, LICSW, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Grief · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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6. 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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7. Dr. Kidd Colt, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC supporting meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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8. Sara Dabney, LCSW
LCSW specializing in trauma and LGBT care
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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9. Kristen Smith, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC supporting healing
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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10. Sophia Mas, LMHC
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
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11. Michael Hutchinson, LMHC
Trauma-informed Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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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12. Diandra Ortiz, LMHC
Diandra Ortiz, LMHC - Bilingual counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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13. Jacqueline Mcintosh, LMHC
Florida LMHC focused on meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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14. Elizabeth Carter, LMHC
Florida counselor with 32 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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15. Ann Greco, LMHC
Therapy and coaching for resilient, goal-driven change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes · Coaching
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About addiction therapy for people in Melbourne
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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne
Melbourne has a population of about 84,678. 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
Can I get online addiction care if I live in Melbourne but the clinician is licensed elsewhere in Florida?
Yes. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so clinicians licensed anywhere in Florida can be available to clients in Melbourne. Confirm the clinician notes they accept clients in Melbourne. Also check their listed specializations to ensure they have experience with the specific substance or behavioral addiction you want to address.
What therapy approaches should I compare for addiction treatment on this page?
Compare evidence-based approaches commonly used for addiction, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, contingency management, and relapse prevention. Also look for experience with co-occurring mental health issues, family involvement, and aftercare planning. Read each profile to see which modalities the clinician emphasizes and how they describe their work with people facing addiction.
How do I evaluate a clinician's experience treating relapse or long-term recovery?
Look for descriptions of relapse prevention, sustained recovery planning, and work with recurring use patterns. Pay attention to mentions of long-term follow-up, collaboration with other providers, or experience supporting clients through multiple recovery attempts. Profiles that describe specific strategies for preventing setback and building coping skills can help you assess fit.
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