Self-Esteem Therapists Available in Ocala
This page is for people in Ocala looking for online therapists licensed in Florida who work with self-esteem. It helps you compare clinicians by approach, experience with self-esteem issues, and whether they offer short-term or longer-term work. Look for therapists who mention cognitive-behavioral, acceptance-based, or strengths approaches if you prefer skills-based help. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so being inside Florida is not a barrier to working with any provider listed here. Use the listings to narrow choices before contacting a clinician to ask about fit and methods.
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1. Victoria Perez, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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2. Caitlin Riggins, LCSW, CSW
Collaborative therapy for meaningful, practical change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy · Trauma-Focused Therapy
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3. Julian Laverde, LMHC
Support for anxiety, trauma, and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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4. Joshua Plantz, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in addiction and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · Coaching
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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5. Celena Benjamin, LMHC, LCMHC
Experienced Florida mental health counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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6. Marisa Levin, LMHC
Compassionate, direct therapy for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem
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7. Dr. Jo Ann Lee, FL Psychologist
Video-based therapy focused on practical change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Anger · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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8. Renee Romeo, LMHC
Support for growth through life’s toughest transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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9. Sharonda Fleming, LMHC
Florida LMHC for anxiety and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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10. 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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11. Yvonne King, LMFT
Compassionate Florida marriage and family therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Existential Therapy
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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. Lynette Maggs, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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14. 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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15. Claudette Gaynor, LMHC
Client-centered LMHC for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About self-esteem 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.
2,133 therapists match this page, all of whom name self-esteem 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 work on self-esteem with someone who offers only online sessions?
Yes. Many clients work on self-esteem in online therapy. Ask about the clinician’s ways of addressing self-esteem, such as cognitive approaches, self-compassion training, or values work. Also ask how they structure sessions and any homework or exercises they may assign to help build skills between meetings.
What should I ask a clinician about their experience with self-esteem issues?
Ask how long they have worked with self-esteem concerns, what approaches they use, and examples of strategies they might teach. You can also ask how they measure progress and whether they adapt techniques for issues like social anxiety, body image, or perfectionism that often affect self-esteem.
If I live in Ocala, does the clinician’s city matter for licensure or legal coverage?
No. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so you do not need a clinician to be in a particular city to work with them. You may still want to confirm they accept clients in Ocala and that their online practice complies with Florida licensure rules.
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