Addiction Therapists Available in Ocala
This page is for people in Ocala looking for online therapists licensed in Florida who specialize in addiction. Use this list to compare clinicians’ therapy approaches, specializations, and the issues they treat, such as substance use, process addictions, relapse prevention, and co-occurring mental health concerns. A Florida license covers the whole state, so therapists on this page are available to clients in Ocala regardless of their local address. Look for clinicians whose methods and experience match your needs, and consider asking them about treatment goals, session structure, and coordination with other care providers.
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1. Tammy Horn, LMHC
Practical, hopeful counseling tailored to you
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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2. Thomas Dukes, LMHC
Experienced guidance for mental health and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression
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3. 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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4. Ellen OMalley, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC helping with stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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5. Mariana Mackinnon, LCSW
Support for life transitions and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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6. Dr. Melinda Lawless Coker, LMFT
Experienced family and trauma-informed therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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7. Kimberly Nixon, LCSW
Strengths-based therapy for life transitions and emotional wellbeing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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8. Caroline Roach, LCSW
Strengths-based support for life’s hardest seasons
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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9. Susan Huerta, LMHC
Support for change, healing, and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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10. Tammy Russell, LMHC
Compassionate Florida LMHC for anxiety, trauma, and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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11. Tunjua Nathaniel, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC for relational and emotional care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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12. Kay Carsto, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in anxiety and addictions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
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13. Matthew Mulock, LCSW
Trauma-informed therapy with practical tools
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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14. Michael Trainor, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Bipolar · Depression
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15. Joy Townsend, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing
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About addiction therapy for people in Ocala
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 Ocala 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 Ocala
Ocala has a population of about 63,591. 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 addiction treatment online if I live in Ocala?
Yes. Therapists licensed in Florida can work with clients across the state, including Ocala. Online therapy can address substance use, behavioral addictions, and related mental health issues. When you contact a clinician, ask whether they offer the specific addiction services you want and how they structure remote sessions for assessment and ongoing care.
How do I choose between therapists who list addiction as a specialty?
Compare therapists by their stated treatment approaches (for example, CBT, motivational interviewing, or 12-step facilitation), experience with your specific substance or behavior, and whether they treat co-occurring conditions. Look for clinicians who describe their typical treatment goals, session format, and what to expect early in care. You can also ask about their approach to relapse prevention and family involvement.
Will an addiction therapist help with withdrawal and medical needs?
Therapists who work with addiction can support behavioral management, coping skills, and relapse prevention, but they do not provide medical detox or prescribe medications unless they are licensed prescribers. If medical or medication-assisted treatment is needed, ask a therapist how they coordinate with physicians or specialized programs to integrate medical care with psychotherapy.
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