Depression Therapists Available in St. Petersburg
This page is for people in St. Petersburg looking for online therapists who treat depression. Use it to compare therapists’ approaches, like CBT, interpersonal therapy, or medication management collaboration, plus their areas of specialization such as perinatal depression, chronic illness, or adolescent depression. Note that a Florida licence covers the whole state, so therapists listed here are available to clients in St. Petersburg regardless of where the therapist is physically based. Look for information about session formats, communication style, and the kinds of depression each therapist commonly treats to find a good match for your needs.
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1. Heather Bering, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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2. Lisa Westcoat, LMHC
Florida LMHC experienced in trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · 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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3. Lavonte Cummings, LMHC
Florida LMHC focusing on grief and transitions
Works with Grief · Self esteem · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes
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4. Kayla Swanson, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC for anxiety and trauma recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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5. 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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6. 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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7. Crystal Kelly, LMFT
Compassionate, culturally-informed therapy for growth and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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8. Vivian Pazos, LMFT
Licensed Florida LMFT specializing in relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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9. Anthia Casanova, LMHC
Florida LMHC guiding personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Self esteem · Bipolar
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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10. Dr. Judith Evitt, LMHC, LPC
Doctoral-level therapist for trauma and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Existential Therapy
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11. 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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12. Steven Clarke, LMHC
Practical support through life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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13. Shirley Louisor, LMHC, LPC
Compassionate counselor for individuals and families
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Parenting · Depression · Relationship
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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14. Rev. Jessica Conti, LMHC
Holistic LMHC supporting mind-body healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Eating · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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15. Matthew Mulock, LCSW
Trauma-informed therapy with practical tools
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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About depression therapy for people in St. Petersburg
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 St. Petersburg can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
2,162 therapists match this page, all of whom name depression 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 St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg has a population of about 258,308. 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 know which therapy approaches help with different types of depression?
Therapy approaches target different patterns. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on thought and behavior patterns. Interpersonal therapy addresses relationship issues tied to mood. Behavioral activation helps with motivation and routines. Ask therapists about how they apply these methods to your specific situation, such as persistent depressive disorder, situational depression, or postpartum depression.
Can an online therapist help with severe depressive symptoms or suicidal thoughts?
Many online therapists have experience supporting people with severe symptoms, but they cannot provide emergency services. If you have active suicidal intent or are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or a crisis line. Ask a therapist how they handle safety planning and coordination with local resources before starting care.
What should I compare when choosing a therapist for adolescent or young adult depression?
Look for experience treating your age group and developmental stage, plus familiarity with school or family dynamics. Ask about approaches that include family sessions, collaboration with pediatric providers, and skills for emotion regulation. Also compare session structure, communication preferences, and whether the therapist has worked with co-occurring issues like anxiety or substance use.
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