Anxiety Therapists Available in Sanford
This page lists therapists licensed in Florida who work with anxiety and are available to clients in Sanford. Use it if you want to compare therapists by approach, areas of experience, and the types of anxiety they treat. Look for details such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, or acceptance-based methods, plus notes on age groups served and telehealth options. Remember a Florida licence covers the whole state, so a therapist’s listed availability to Sanford does not depend on a local office. Read profiles and pick a few to contact for a preliminary conversation about fit.
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1. Pamela Johnson, LCSW
Florida LCSW supporting healing and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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2. Stephanie Rosenberg, LCSW
Florida LCSW for stress, trauma, and transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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3. Terry Turner, LMHC
Practical support for anxiety, trauma, and mood
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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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. Karen Delos Santos, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC for life transitions and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
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6. Alicia Frank, LMHC
Florida LMHC for stress and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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7. Marie Pierre-Canel, LMHC
Culturally responsive support for life and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Coping with life changes · Trauma and abuse
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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8. Teshane Wilson, LCSW
Warm, culturally responsive support for growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Self esteem
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9. Lorna Black, LMHC
Experienced LMHC for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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10. Matthew Houff, LMHC
Support for young adults in life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
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11. Gerald Syrkett, LMHC
Support for anxiety, depression, addiction, and parenting
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Depression · ADHD · Addictions
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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12. Ruth Auguste, LCSW
Compassionate support for anxiety, trauma, and self-worth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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13. Tomeka Bright, LPC, LMHC
Warm, collaborative therapy for anxiety, trauma, and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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14. Elia Ayuso, LMHC
Compassionate support for change and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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15. Pattra Dodd, LCSW
Pattra Dodd, LCSW - Therapist for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About anxiety therapy for people in Sanford
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 Sanford can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
2,396 therapists match this page, all of whom name anxiety 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 Sanford
Sanford has a population of about 61,051. 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 between therapists who treat anxiety?
Focus on treatment approaches, such as CBT, exposure, or mindfulness, and whether the therapist lists experience with your specific anxiety type (panic, social anxiety, health anxiety, etc.). Check age groups served, session format (video or phone), and any notes on therapy length. Contact a few to see who feels like the best fit for your needs.
Can I work with a therapist licensed in Florida if I live in Sanford?
Yes. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so therapists listed as available to clients in Sanford can work with you regardless of your city within Florida. Confirm with the therapist that they are taking new clients in your area and that telehealth arrangements suit your needs before starting.
What should I ask a therapist about their experience treating anxiety?
Ask about the specific anxiety conditions they treat, which evidence-based methods they use, their experience with any co-occurring issues (depression, trauma, substance use), and how they measure progress. Also ask about session format and whether they offer brief skills-focused work or longer-term therapy to match your goals.
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