Addiction Therapists Available in Tampa
This page is for people in Tampa looking for online therapists who help with addiction. Use it to compare clinicians by their approaches, specialities, and experience with substance use, behavioral addictions, or co-occurring mental health issues. All professionals listed are licensed in Florida; a Florida license covers the whole state, so being elsewhere in Florida does not prevent them from working with you. Look for therapy styles, any mention of relapse prevention or harm-reduction, and whether they treat related conditions like anxiety or trauma when deciding who to contact.
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1. Rene Garcell, LCSW
Client-centered support through life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression
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2. 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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3. Darsell Harris, LMHC
Florida LMHC supporting multicultural and military youth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
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4. Victoria Naginsky, LMHC, LPCC
Supportive therapy for change, healing, and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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5. Eron Tworetzky, LMHC
Florida LMHC with 45 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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6. Jennifer King-Fields, LCSW
Practical support for anxiety, focus, and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · ADHD
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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7. Thomas Corwell, LMHC, LMFT
Experienced, compassionate support for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Family
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Gottman Method
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8. Francesca Thomas, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Parenting · Anger
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9. 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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10. Kathlena Reed, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC specializing in trauma and addiction
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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11. Mariana Mackinnon, LCSW
Support for life transitions and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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12. Dr. Mary Torok, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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13. Stephen Herz, LMHC
LMHC specializing in addiction and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Depression · LGBT · Relationship
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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14. Dr. Virginia Clark, LCSW
LCSW with 40 years helping clients heal
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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15. Aimee Gandy, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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About addiction therapy for people in Tampa
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 Tampa can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,149 therapists match this page, all of whom name addiction 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 Tampa
Tampa has a population of about 384,959. 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 pick a therapist who has experience treating addiction online?
Look for descriptions that mention specific addiction-related approaches such as relapse prevention, motivational interviewing, or cognitive-behavioral strategies for substance use. Also compare whether they treat co-occurring issues like depression or PTSD, since those often interact with addiction. Read clinician profiles to see clinical focus and listed methods rather than relying on broad terms.
Can an online therapist licensed in Florida help with addiction recovery if I live in Tampa?
Yes. A Florida license covers the whole state, so clinicians licensed in Florida can offer online services to clients in Tampa. Focus on whether the clinician notes experience with addiction, the types of substances or behaviors they treat, and their therapeutic approaches to recovery and relapse prevention when choosing who to contact.
What should I ask a potential therapist about handling cravings and relapse?
Ask how they approach cravings, whether they use specific relapse-prevention techniques, and how they support clients after a slip. Inquire about strategies they teach for coping with triggers, building support systems, and coordinating with medical providers if needed. Also ask how they address co-occurring mental health issues that can influence relapse risk.
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