Dr. Jo Ann Lee
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Florida with 25 years of experience, working with clients with depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, bereavement issues, issues of sexuality, ADHD, and job-related problems. I have experience working with incarcerated populations, and have helped people cope with the isolation and separation involved, with dealing with the emotional and physical abuse in their past, and with transitioning back into open society. I believe in treating each client with warmth and respect, and value each person for their own individuality. My style combines Cognitive Behavioral. Humanistic, and Solution-Focused therapies, and is always directed by the specific needs of my clients. I respect those that have the courage to address their issues and look forward to supporting and empowering you to make the changes needed for a fuller and happier life. Because I am licensed in Florida, all online therapy, by law, must be video. If you have a problem with this, please click on the upper right hand corner of your page and choose change therapist. Be sure and specify that you want a therapist that is NOT licensed only in Florida, and why. Thank you
Elaine Morris
As a licensed therapist in Florida, I bring over two decades of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate addiction recovery, relationship dynamics, and family conflicts with compassion and cultural sensitivity. My approach is rooted in understanding the unique experiences of women, particularly those seeking faith-based guidance and healing. I specialize in addressing substance use challenges, interpersonal struggles, and emotional wellness through a holistic, empathetic lens. Drawing from extensive clinical expertise, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore personal growth, develop healthy coping strategies, and work towards meaningful transformation. My commitment is to honor each individual's journey with respect, understanding, and genuine care. I believe in the power of forgiveness, resilience, and personal empowerment. Together, we can collaboratively develop strategies that support your emotional well-being and help you move towards a more fulfilling life.
Mercy Estevez
I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Florida , with over 12 years of experience providing motivational counseling to individuals with depression, grief and loss , substance abuse and other life related circumstances My counseling style is supportive and client centered thus allowing my client to navigate thru his/her life experiences, draw from them and develop goals centered in change and positive growth . My style is motivational and judgement free ,thus allowing for personal growth and change. I join my clients in their journey allowing them to have control over their issues and solutions to their problems while feeling supportive thru it.
Thomas Dukes
Having experienced the benefit of being born and raised in Brooklyn, NY I was gifted with exposure to a varied cultural base. My first work engagement in the mental health field occurred in 1996. The facility was a medicaid based dual diagnosis treatment center with the primary diagnoses psychiatric with a secondary substance use disorder. My interactions with the patients flowed naturally and, in my discussions with staff, the owner of the facility suggested that I should get my license in mental health counseling. I began graduate study in 1998 while working full time in varied facilities in order to gain maximum exposure to diverse mental health/substance abuse modalities. My work experience included the Palm Beach County psychiatric crisis stabilization unit, The Drug Abuse Foundation in Delray Beach and the Juvenile Intervention Facility in Broward County. Upon graduation in 2000 and license activation I spent time as a therapist at the Renaissance Institute in Boca Raton. Shortly after the events of 9/11/2001 I began the process of creating a private practice in psychotherapy. During the growth of my practice beyond seeing patients for individual therapy, I provided services for EAP programs, sober house residences and treatment facilities. In December 2010 I closed my practice and relocated with my dogs to western North Carolina. I spent ten years at Pavillon in Mill Spring, NC as a clinical supervisor until November 2020. I continue to reside in North Carolina and hold active licenses in Florida (LMHC) and North Carolina (LCAS). I am experienced with a varied patient demographic and am easy to connect with. While currently semi-retired I continue seeking to help provide guidance and direction for others.
Nicole Bakewell
My name is Nicole Bakewell, and I was born in New York City but spent most of my childhood growing up in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. From an early age, I have always had a passion for helping others and making a meaningful difference in their lives. Throughout my professional career, I have had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families in a variety of clinical settings, including community mental health and telehealth services. These experiences have strengthened my understanding that every person has a unique story, and therapy should be tailored to their individual needs, experiences, and goals. My therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and attachment-focused interventions. I believe meaningful healing begins with feeling genuinely seen, heard, understood, and accepted without judgment. I strive to create a warm, compassionate, and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring difficult emotions, recognizing unhealthy patterns, and developing the tools necessary to navigate life's challenges. My approach combines empathy and understanding with honesty, encouragement, and gentle accountability. I see my role as walking alongside you throughout your healing journey, helping you gain greater self-awareness, strengthen relationships, build emotional resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, my goal is to help you feel empowered to move forward with confidence and hope. I look forward to getting to know you, understanding your story, and working together toward a healthier, more balanced, and fulfilling life.
Pattra Dodd
As a licensed therapist with two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on helping clients navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions, with a particular emphasis on supporting older adults, veterans, and young professionals. I bring a compassionate and nuanced approach to therapy, drawing from extensive clinical expertise in addressing communication difficulties, social anxiety, isolation, and self-esteem concerns. My work is deeply rooted in understanding each individual's unique journey and helping them develop meaningful strategies for personal growth and emotional well-being. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and person-centered, designed to create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and rediscover their inner strengths. I am committed to walking alongside my clients as they work towards healing, self-understanding, and positive life changes.
Dr. Anthony Schefstad
I am licensed in Florida with 39 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, phobias, pre and post incarceration and anti-social personality disorder. I am a practitioner of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and Ericksonian Hypnosis. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Carmen Greenstein
As a licensed therapist with 25 years of experience in New York, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on addressing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and trauma with compassionate, personalized care. I have deep expertise in helping clients work through self-love struggles, communication barriers, social anxiety, and attachment issues. My approach centers on creating a supportive environment where individuals can explore their inner experiences, heal from past wounds, and develop healthier emotional patterns. I am particularly committed to supporting women and men through life transitions, helping clients overcome feelings of isolation, guilt, and shame while building resilience and self-understanding. With a trauma-informed and client-centered methodology, I draw on evidence-based practices to guide individuals toward meaningful personal growth. My goal is to empower clients to develop stronger emotional skills, improve relationships, and cultivate a more compassionate relationship with themselves.
Brandi Horak
I am licensed in Florida with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients of all ages, couples, individuals, teens and children, with coping with addictions, lgbtq+ related issues, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, & coping with loss. I also have experience working with depression, anxiety and PTSD. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Lillian Cunningham
If you're seeking therapy to overcome trauma, PTSD, and dissociative disorders, I'm here to help you. My approach involves identifying your goals and creating a customized plan tailored to your specific needs. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate environment where you feel heard and understood. I pride myself on my ability to connect with clients and use a variety of techniques such as CBT, mindfulness, psychoanalysis, Brainspotting, and Gestalt to address core issues. Together, we can work towards helping you create a happier, more fulfilling life. As a highly experienced professor of psychology and psychotherapist, I offer personalized and holistic psychotherapy services in Miami. With over 30 years of experience, I am committed to helping individuals achieve a sense of balance and well-being in their lives. As a therapist, my priority is to ensure that my clients feel safe, comfortable and heard during our sessions. I take pride in my ability to create a safe and non-judgmental environment that allows my clients to open up and share their thoughts, feelings and experiences. I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is essential for successful therapy.
Michelle Johnson
I am licensed in Florida with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting issues, anger management, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Dr. Arlene Brett Gordon
Hi. My name is Arlene Brett Gordon, Ph.D., and I am licensed in Florida with 25 years of professional work experience as a couple and family therapist. After a career as an early childhood schoolteacher, I became the director of Nova Southeastern University's Brief Therapy Clinic for 16 years and the university’s Medical Family Therapy Clinic as well. I retired from teaching therapy to work directly with individual, couples, and families using the strength-based, solution-focused approach to engage clients as collaborators in exploring positive changes possible in their problem saturated stories. I have expertise in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I also work with coping facing major life changes. I help my clients work in an open and safe environment where they can explore their strengths and abilities, often ones they have not previously recognized. Deciding to sign up for therapy is one of the first steps towards positive change. Congratulations on engaging us to join you on this journey.
Ketluimar Vallecillo-Samot
As a licensed therapist in Florida, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating life's complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients develop self-love, improve communication, and discover deeper personal meaning. With expertise in managing stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and life transitions, I offer compassionate guidance rooted in understanding and respect. I'm particularly passionate about supporting clients through challenges related to self-esteem, parenting, and personal growth. My approach is collaborative and affirming, creating a safe space where individuals can explore their experiences, heal from past wounds, and build resilience. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I work alongside clients to develop practical strategies for emotional well-being, helping them move toward more authentic and fulfilling lives. Whether you're struggling with personal transitions, relationship challenges, or seeking greater self-understanding, I'm committed to walking with you on your healing journey.
Jacqueline Mcintosh
As a licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on helping clients develop resilience, self-understanding, and healthy coping strategies across various life challenges. My clinical expertise spans depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, addiction support, and anger management. I am particularly passionate about guiding clients through communication difficulties, social anxiety, and personal growth journeys. My therapeutic style emphasizes compassionate, culturally responsive care that honors each individual's unique experiences and strengths. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop meaningful insights, and cultivate self-love. My commitment is to walk alongside you, offering professional guidance and genuine understanding as you work toward healing and personal transformation.
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Find a therapist near you in Ocean Breeze Park, Florida
Finding a therapist near you in Ocean Breeze Park, Florida starts with matching to a licensed professional who fits your needs, schedule, and goals. Florida is home to people with diverse mental health needs across urban, suburban, and rural communities, which can make it challenging to find care. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist through tailored matching, so you can begin care from home or wherever works for you.
The network includes over 30,000 licensed therapists globally, and over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to find support through online therapy. During matching, 93% of user preferences are met, which helps you connect with a therapist suited to what you are looking for. Whether you are searching for help with anxiety, trauma, affordable or insurance covered therapy, weekend or flexible scheduling, or virtual sessions, you can find a therapist and get started when you are ready.
Why work with a licensed therapist near you?
Working with a licensed therapist near you gives you access to professional mental health support from someone trained to help you understand and manage what you are going through. A licensed therapist can offer evidence-based approaches, a steady space to talk, and guidance tailored to your situation. In Florida, online therapy can make that care more accessible, since sessions happen from home or wherever you are, without the need to travel to an office. This can help if your schedule is full, if travel is difficult, or if you simply prefer a more discreet setting. You can learn more about what a therapist does on the therapist role page.
Online therapy can be especially helpful for people living across Florida, where access to in-person mental health care may vary by location.
What concerns can therapists help with?
Therapists can help with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety and stress, depression, trauma and PTSD, self-esteem and identity, people-pleasing and fear of rejection, insomnia and racing thoughts, workplace stress and burnout, substance use, parenting and co-parenting stress, grief and loss, and relationship and family challenges. Therapists on BetterHelp may draw on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), depending on your needs and goals. You can explore support for specific concerns on pages such as generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and eating disorders.
Please note that therapists on BetterHelp do not provide psychiatric medication management or formal diagnoses.
Online therapy vs. in-person therapy in Florida
Online therapy and in-person therapy both connect you with a licensed professional, and the main difference is how you meet. In Florida, online therapy through BetterHelp lets you have sessions by phone, video, or in-app messaging, so you can meet from home or on a schedule that fits your life. In-person therapy takes place at an office and may involve travel and set appointment windows. Online therapy may be more accessible for people with busy schedules, limited transportation, or a preference for a more discreet setting. Both formats can support meaningful progress, so the right choice often comes down to what fits your life.
Finding a therapist that accepts insurance in Florida
BetterHelp accepts insurance through many major insurance plans. Insurance availability and coverage may vary by state, plan, provider network, and therapist availability, and deductible status. Eligible members' copay is as low as $15, some pay $0.
You can check your in-network status on the BetterHelp site through the sign up flow. If you prefer to pay without insurance, BetterHelp subscriptions range from $70 to $100 per week, billed as an alternative way to access the same care, and you can use HSA and FSA funds toward the cost. For a full breakdown of how BetterHelp works with insurance plans, see BetterHelp insurance coverage.
How BetterHelp helps you find the right therapist in Florida
BetterHelp helps you find the right therapist in Florida through personalized matching that considers your needs, preferences, and goals. After you answer a few questions during the sign up flow, you can be matched with a licensed therapist from a network of over 30,000 professionals, and 93% of user preferences are met during matching. The search and location matching cover common near-me needs, including anxiety, trauma, affordable or sliding-scale support, weekend or flexible scheduling, and virtual sessions. If your first match is not the right fit, you can switch therapists at no extra cost. When you are ready, you can get started and begin the process.
Therapists near you in Florida
Below, you’ll find licensed therapists authorized to provide online therapy to adults across Florida, including residents in Ocean Breeze Park.
Each provider meets state licensing requirements and has experience supporting clients with a wide range of mental health concerns using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Please note: Therapists on BetterHelp in Florida do not provide psychiatric medication management or formal diagnoses.
Frequently asked questions about finding a therapist near me
How much does therapy cost near me?
Therapy costs near you can vary by provider, format, and payment method. With BetterHelp, subscriptions range from $70 to $100 per week, and you can use HSA and FSA funds toward the cost. BetterHelp also accepts insurance through many major insurance plans, and eligible members' copay is as low as $15 per session. Insurance availability and coverage may vary by state, plan, provider network, and therapist availability, and deductible status.
Does BetterHelp accept insurance?
Yes. BetterHelp accepts insurance through many major insurance plans. Insurance availability and coverage may vary by state, plan, provider network, and therapist availability. Eligible members' copay is as low as $15 per session. Check your in-network status on the BetterHelp site through the sign up flow. For a full breakdown of how BetterHelp works with insurance plans, see BetterHelp insurance coverage.
Is online therapy effective?
Online therapy can be an effective way to receive licensed mental health care for many common concerns. Research suggests that online therapy may support progress in ways comparable to in-person care for concerns such as anxiety and depression. On BetterHelp, you connect with a licensed therapist who can use evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT, and you can meet by phone, video, or in-app messaging.
Do I need a diagnosis to see a therapist?
No, you do not need a diagnosis to see a therapist. Many people begin therapy to work through stress, life changes, relationships, or personal growth without any diagnosis. Please note that therapists on BetterHelp do not provide psychiatric medication management or formal diagnoses. If you are looking for a starting point, personalized matching can connect you with a licensed therapist suited to your goals.
How quickly can I start therapy?
You can often start therapy within 24 to 48 hours of signing up with BetterHelp. After you answer a few questions during the sign up flow, personalized matching connects you with a licensed therapist, and you can schedule your first session once you are matched. This process is designed to help you begin care at your own pace, without a long wait.
Can I switch therapists if it’s not the right fit?
Yes. If you feel your therapist is not the right match, you can request to be matched with another licensed provider at no additional cost. You are able to do so through the BetterHelp user portal and select switch therapists if needed.
Is online therapy discreet?
Online therapy with BetterHelp offers a discreet setting where you can connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Sessions take place by phone, video, or in-app messaging, so you can meet without going into an office. Your account and sessions are protected with strong safeguards, and you choose how and where you attend. This can make therapy feel more comfortable for people who prefer a discreet way to get support.
Find a Therapist in Ocean Breeze Park, Florida
Ready to begin? BetterHelp can match you with a licensed therapist serving Ocean Breeze Park and the surrounding FL area. When you are ready to take the next step, get started.