Life Changes Therapists Available in Tampa
This page is for people in Tampa looking for online therapists licensed in Florida who help with major life changes. Use it to compare clinicians by their specialties, approaches, and the kinds of transitions they support, such as career shifts, relationship endings, becoming a parent, or retirement. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so a therapist’s listed availability to Tampa means you can work with them online from anywhere in Florida. Look for descriptions of experience with life transitions, therapy modalities, and the populations they commonly serve to find a good match.
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1. Imara Cisneros, LMHC
Compassionate support for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
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2. Donald Patton, LMHC
Florida LMHC for stress and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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3. James Saganowich, LMHC
Florida LMHC for anxiety, relationships, and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing · Solution-Focused Therapy
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4. Bruce Wlosinski, LCSW
Florida LCSW with 40 years experience
Works with Self esteem · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
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5. Kristen Smith, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC supporting healing
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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6. Hillary Gonzalez, LCSW
Strengths-based support for life’s hardest seasons
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD
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7. Shalini Semento, LCSW
Support for anxiety, depression, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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8. Dr. Sherry Acosta, LMHC
Licensed LMHC supporting relationships and growth
Works with Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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9. Shirley King, LMHC
Holistic support for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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10. Francis Lopez, LMHC
Compassionate support for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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11. David Potts, LCSW
Compassionate, engaging therapy for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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12. 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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13. Richard Whitton, LMHC
Support for anxiety, mood, and addiction concerns
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Bipolar · Depression · Family
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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14. Debra Matthews-Robinson, LCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding personal transformation
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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15. Tammy Russell, LMHC
Compassionate Florida LMHC for anxiety, trauma, and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About life changes 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.
1,955 therapists match this page, all of whom name life changes 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
What kinds of life changes do these therapists commonly help with?
Therapists who focus on life changes often help with career transitions, divorce or separation, parenting shifts, grief after major losses, relocation stress, and planning for retirement. They may also support identity changes after major events. Check each therapist’s profile to see which transitions they highlight and the approaches they use to address practical and emotional aspects of change.
How should I choose a therapist for support during a big life transition?
Consider the therapist’s stated experience with the specific transition you face, their therapeutic approach (for example cognitive, narrative, or solution-focused), and whether they note work with your age group or background. Read client focus descriptions and session formats to see if their style and stated strengths match the practical and emotional support you want during change.
Can I work with a Florida-licensed therapist here if I live in Tampa but travel to another state sometimes?
A Florida licence covers the whole state, so these therapists can work with you while you are in Florida. If you travel outside Florida, confirm with the therapist before sessions, since licensure rules vary by state and some clinicians can only provide services when you are physically located in Florida during the appointment.
Other reasons people in Tampa look for a therapist
- Anxiety therapists in Tampa
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- LMHC therapists in Tampa
- LCSW therapists in Tampa
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