LCSW Therapists Available in Sarasota
This page lists Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) available to clients in Sarasota who prefer online therapy with a licensed Florida clinician. Use this directory if you want to compare LCSWs by experience, treatment approaches, specialty areas, and client focus. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so being inside Florida is not a barrier to working with any clinician shown here. Review each profile to see whether their approaches and specialties match your needs before reaching out to a clinician for more details.
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1. Michael Schwing, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Grief · Anger · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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2. Natalie Talpesh, LCSW
Support for anxiety, relationships, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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3. 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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4. Peggy Hightower, LCSW
Compassionate support for anxiety, relationships, and confidence
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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5. Aminata Kamara, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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6. Sarah Spiewak, LCSW
Support for anxiety, relationships, and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
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7. 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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8. 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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9. Joy Townsend, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing
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10. Elizabeth Feagin, LCSW
Practical support for trauma, anxiety, and addiction
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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11. Sharon Ehrlich, LCSW
Steady, compassionate support for growth and connection
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Mindfulness Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy
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12. 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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13. Sarah Spiro, LCSW
Solution-focused support for meaningful change
Works with Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Coaching · Stress, Anxiety
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14. Rebecca Wilkerson, LCSW
Florida LCSW supporting life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
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15. Lynda Wright, LCSW
Florida LCSW focused on trauma and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Addictions
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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About clinical social worker therapy for people in Sarasota
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 Sarasota can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
982 therapists match this page, all of whom name clinical social worker 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 Sarasota
Sarasota has a population of about 54,842. 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
What does an LCSW do and how are they different from other mental health providers?
An LCSW is trained in clinical assessment, psychotherapy, and care coordination, often with a focus on social and environmental factors that affect mental health. Compared with other providers, LCSWs blend therapy with resource connection and systems-level thinking. If you want support that considers life context as well as symptoms, an LCSW may be a good fit.
How do I choose between LCSWs who list similar specialties like anxiety, trauma, or family issues?
Compare the therapists’ described treatment approaches, years of clinical focus, populations served, and any stated modalities (for example, CBT, EMDR, or family systems). Read client-focused details in profiles to see who highlights similar goals or life stages. Use those elements to narrow choices before contacting clinicians to ask specific questions.
Can I work with an LCSW listed here if I live in Sarasota but need teletherapy across different times or life stages?
Yes. All clinicians here hold Florida licenses, which cover the whole state, so living in Sarasota is not a barrier. Check each profile for stated specialties, populations served, and communications preferences to find an LCSW who mentions the life stage or scheduling needs most aligned with yours.
Other reasons people in Sarasota look for a therapist
- Anxiety therapists in Sarasota
- Depression therapists in Sarasota
- Self-Esteem therapists in Sarasota
- Relationship therapists in Sarasota
- Life Changes therapists in Sarasota
- Trauma therapists in Sarasota
- Grief therapists in Sarasota
- Family therapists in Sarasota
- Parenting therapists in Sarasota
- Anger therapists in Sarasota
- Career therapists in Sarasota
- Addiction therapists in Sarasota
- LMHC therapists in Sarasota
- LCSW therapists in Sarasota
- LMFT therapists in Sarasota
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