Depression Therapists Available in Miami
This page is for people in Miami looking for online therapists who work with depression and are licensed in Florida. Compare clinicians by their approaches, experience with depressive disorders, and the types of therapy they offer. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so being in Miami is not a barrier to working with any clinician listed here. Read each profile to see treatment focus, specializations, and how they describe working with clients facing low mood, recurrent depression, or situational depressive episodes before you reach out.
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1. Susan Resnik, LMHC
Support for meaningful emotional growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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2. Derylene Proctor, LMHC
Florida LMHC for relationships and recovery
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Stress, Anxiety
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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3. Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez, LMHC
Dr. Perez guides emotional growth and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Compassion fatigue · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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4. Ilkem Onder, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Grief · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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5. Carolyn Allen, LCSW
Support for anxiety, confidence, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes
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6. Wayne Rowan, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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7. Dr. Hassiem Kambui, LMHC
Experienced LMHC for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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8. Dr. Virginia Clark, LCSW
LCSW with 40 years helping clients heal
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. Athina Smalios, LCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding trauma recovery and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Self esteem
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing · Solution-Focused Therapy
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10. Jacqueline Dougherty, LMHC
Compassionate, tailored support for life’s toughest transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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11. George Vega, LMHC
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
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12. Shari Hull, LCSW
Florida LCSW for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes
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13. Michelle Edmond, LCSW
Steady support for stress, parenting, and emotional balance
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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14. Dr. Peter Sutphen, FL Psychologist
Florida psychologist for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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15. Janel "Elle" Zimmerman, LCSW
Compassionate therapy for life’s complex transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Bipolar · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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About depression therapy for people in Miami
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 Miami 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 Miami
Miami has a population of about 442,241. 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 clinician here who has experience treating severe or chronic depression?
Look for profiles that mention recurrent depression, major depressive disorder, or long-term mood management. Compare treatment approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral activation, or medication management collaboration. Check whether they note experience with suicide risk assessment, crisis planning, or working alongside psychiatrists for complex cases.
Can I expect therapy for depression to include specific techniques, such as behavioral activation or CBT?
Many clinicians list specific techniques in their profiles. If you prefer cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral activation, interpersonal therapy, or other methods, use those terms when scanning profiles. Profiles often state primary modalities and whether they focus on symptom reduction, coping skills, or lifestyle changes tied to depressive symptoms.
If I live in Miami but later move elsewhere in Florida, will my licensed clinician still be able to work with me?
A Florida licence covers the whole state, so clinicians licensed in Florida can generally continue providing online services to you while you remain within Florida. If you plan to move out of state, check the clinician’s profile or ask them directly about continued care and any licensing limits that might affect ongoing treatment.
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