Grief Therapists Available in Ocala
This page lists professionals licensed in Florida who offer online grief support and are available to clients in Ocala. Use this directory if you are seeking help coping with loss, changes, or complicated bereavement and want to compare practitioners by approach, specialties, and communication methods. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so being inside Florida is not a barrier. Look at each profile for details on clinical focus, therapy styles, populations served, and the formats offered so you can find someone whose skills and working style match your needs.
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1. Rosemary Holderman, LCSW
Florida LCSW with 40 years' experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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2. 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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3. Orlando Garcia, LMFT
Experienced Florida LMFT specializing in relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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4. Richard Whitton, LMHC
Support for anxiety, mood, and addiction concerns
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Bipolar · Depression · Family
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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5. 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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6. Dr. Jacqueline Jennette, FL Psychologist
Experienced psychologist for life transitions
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Coping with life changes
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7. 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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8. Josefina Fletcher, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Parenting · Coping with life changes
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9. Gary Jacobs, LMHC
Experienced crisis-focused support for life’s toughest moments
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem
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10. Kaley Melville, LMFT
Collaborative therapy for change, resilience, and connection
Works with Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Coaching
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11. Latrice Scott, LMHC, LPC
Support for change, clarity, and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes · Addictions
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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12. Melissa Benson, LMHC, LCMHC
Experienced Florida mental health counselor offering compassionate care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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13. 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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14. Syrenthia Parker, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW supporting resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy
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15. 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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About grief 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.
1,552 therapists match this page, all of whom name grief 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
How do I choose a grief professional who fits my situation?
Start by checking each profile for experience with the type of loss you’re facing, such as recent bereavement, anticipatory grief, or complicated grief. Compare approaches (for example, trauma-informed care, narrative therapy, or meaning-centered work), population focus, and session formats. Read descriptions to see who mentions goals similar to yours and choose a few to contact.
Will someone on this list help with grief that’s connected to a chronic illness or caregiving?
Yes. Many practitioners list experience working with grief tied to chronic illness, caregiving transitions, and caregiver loss. Look for profiles that specifically mention illness-related grief, anticipatory grief, or caregiver support. Those descriptions will indicate whether the clinician commonly works with the issues you’re facing.
What should I compare if I need short-term support versus ongoing grief therapy?
If you expect brief support, look for professionals who describe solution-focused, skills-based, or time-limited approaches. For longer-term therapy, compare clinicians who note ongoing psychotherapy, trauma work, or deeper processing models. Also check communication formats and stated therapeutic orientations to match the expected duration and depth of care.
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