Therapists in Gainesville, FL
Daniela Childers
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MEd, EdS, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32609
I am accepting new clients! Do you feel overwhelmed by the demands of life? Do you struggle with fatigue, exhaustion, and often feel irritated? Maybe life has felt like an unending wave of stress and you long to come up for air. You long for things to calm down, so you can get back on top of it. Therapy with me will be a place to slow down, take a moment, and share your story with someone who cares. I strive to understand the context of your struggles first, so that we can unravel the deeper meaning of what’s been going on. I can help you untangle what it is that YOU want and stand up to the outside pressures.
I am accepting new clients! Do you feel overwhelmed by the demands of life? Do you struggle with fatigue, exhaustion, and often feel irritated? Maybe life has felt like an unending wave of stress and you long to come up for air. You long for things to calm down, so you can get back on top of it. Therapy with me will be a place to slow down, take a moment, and share your story with someone who cares. I strive to understand the context of your struggles first, so that we can unravel the deeper meaning of what’s been going on. I can help you untangle what it is that YOU want and stand up to the outside pressures.
Shayce Johnston
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MEd, EdS
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32606
Do any of the following resonate with you? You constantly worry or think of the worst-case scenario. Your mind is working overtime, leaving you exhausted. You don’t feel seen, heard, or valued by people in your life. You’re coping through unhealthy ways that you know aren't good for you or your relationships. You become angry, overwhelmed, or shut down when tough stuff arises with your partner, children, or work. Your past changed the way you feel about yourself and it’s hard to move forward. You experienced a loss and feel numb or in pain.
Do any of the following resonate with you? You constantly worry or think of the worst-case scenario. Your mind is working overtime, leaving you exhausted. You don’t feel seen, heard, or valued by people in your life. You’re coping through unhealthy ways that you know aren't good for you or your relationships. You become angry, overwhelmed, or shut down when tough stuff arises with your partner, children, or work. Your past changed the way you feel about yourself and it’s hard to move forward. You experienced a loss and feel numb or in pain.
I view therapy as a journey to attain a better understanding of yourself and what is important to you. We all want to live our best lives. What brings you to therapy is where we start. What are your goals? What may be the challenges that get in the way. Together we will develop a plan with your goals, your needs at the center. I work with people with various challenges and experiences. My goal is to help you gain the tools and confidence to be your best self and know it. We are all on a learning journey.
I view therapy as a journey to attain a better understanding of yourself and what is important to you. We all want to live our best lives. What brings you to therapy is where we start. What are your goals? What may be the challenges that get in the way. Together we will develop a plan with your goals, your needs at the center. I work with people with various challenges and experiences. My goal is to help you gain the tools and confidence to be your best self and know it. We are all on a learning journey.
Accepting new clients as of 8/7/24. My clients often face significant questions and changes in their lives. They explore their identities and learn new ways to cope with stressful transitions, such as adjusting to single life after a breakup, experiencing career shifts, moving from student to employee, entering retirement, undergoing gender transition, relocating, or coming out. Big changes require strong support. I offer professional individual and couples therapy to help my clients lead fulfilling and authentic lives.
Accepting new clients as of 8/7/24. My clients often face significant questions and changes in their lives. They explore their identities and learn new ways to cope with stressful transitions, such as adjusting to single life after a breakup, experiencing career shifts, moving from student to employee, entering retirement, undergoing gender transition, relocating, or coming out. Big changes require strong support. I offer professional individual and couples therapy to help my clients lead fulfilling and authentic lives.
I specialize in creating a nurturing and restorative environment to help you discover the underlying causes of issues you may struggle with such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship struggles. I strive to create an atmosphere of trust and safety where you feel accepted and know your thoughts and feelings are heard and supported. I seek to affirm your personal identity and help you develop a sense of agency and power based on your cultural, gender, and self-identity.
I specialize in creating a nurturing and restorative environment to help you discover the underlying causes of issues you may struggle with such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship struggles. I strive to create an atmosphere of trust and safety where you feel accepted and know your thoughts and feelings are heard and supported. I seek to affirm your personal identity and help you develop a sense of agency and power based on your cultural, gender, and self-identity.
Lets begin your journey towards increased wellness, balance, passion, and purpose. You may have found yourself feeling stuck, lost touch with your true self, and not living in alignment with your goals and values. You have tried to make changes on your own, but it hasn’t resulted in lasting improvements. If you are ready to experience tangible progress, therapy can be your catalyst for change in creating a full, authentic life. We will identify the ways you are holding yourself back, and weave in skills and language to create a life you love! You have the wisdom and strength inside of you, and my role is to help you access that.
Lets begin your journey towards increased wellness, balance, passion, and purpose. You may have found yourself feeling stuck, lost touch with your true self, and not living in alignment with your goals and values. You have tried to make changes on your own, but it hasn’t resulted in lasting improvements. If you are ready to experience tangible progress, therapy can be your catalyst for change in creating a full, authentic life. We will identify the ways you are holding yourself back, and weave in skills and language to create a life you love! You have the wisdom and strength inside of you, and my role is to help you access that.
I believe it is my responsibility as a clinician to help you take ownership of your own life, embrace who you truly are, and discover your meaning in life. In order to do this, I believe in trusting your inner guidance on what it is that you need from therapy, even if you do not yet trust yourself. Whether you are seeking to understand or change your own thoughts and behaviors, your grief, or how you are coping with life in general, I believe that by committing yourself towards progress, you have already taken a step towards owning your own life. Let's run with it.
I believe it is my responsibility as a clinician to help you take ownership of your own life, embrace who you truly are, and discover your meaning in life. In order to do this, I believe in trusting your inner guidance on what it is that you need from therapy, even if you do not yet trust yourself. Whether you are seeking to understand or change your own thoughts and behaviors, your grief, or how you are coping with life in general, I believe that by committing yourself towards progress, you have already taken a step towards owning your own life. Let's run with it.
Lori Lynn McGruder
Counselor, EdS, NCC, LMHC, CIT, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32606
Are you struggling to stop drinking/using or have you relapsed again? Are you just not happy with your life? It might be best... for us to work together on finding you some relief. Relief from the anxiety of trying to control your substance use or from feeling sad and alone. We can develop a plan for you to feel in control of your life, connected to others, and happy. You are not alone. Anymore.
Are you struggling to stop drinking/using or have you relapsed again? Are you just not happy with your life? It might be best... for us to work together on finding you some relief. Relief from the anxiety of trying to control your substance use or from feeling sad and alone. We can develop a plan for you to feel in control of your life, connected to others, and happy. You are not alone. Anymore.
Amelia R. Hartman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32607
Waitlist for new clients
Life is a continuous journey of setback and growth. My experience personally, and as a therapist, leads me to believe healing is possible. It takes courage to ask for help and try therapy. Painful life transitions may have you feeling like you’ve lost your sense of self and purpose. I am passionate about supporting college students and adults to find their inner strength and purpose.
Life is a continuous journey of setback and growth. My experience personally, and as a therapist, leads me to believe healing is possible. It takes courage to ask for help and try therapy. Painful life transitions may have you feeling like you’ve lost your sense of self and purpose. I am passionate about supporting college students and adults to find their inner strength and purpose.
Do you feel stuck? It's so common to be overwhelmed and over stimulated or less optimistic about life. Do you want support to process relationships and experiences? Working together we can examine your patterns, clarify your priorities and create a safe space to process grief and trauma so you can rediscover calm. Are you ready to dive deep and get things moving in a better direction? Through research based clinical interventions and an affirmative supportive relationship, I can help you find resilience to unlock creative solutions. We will unpack the patterns that have you stuck to cultivate more growth and well-being.
Do you feel stuck? It's so common to be overwhelmed and over stimulated or less optimistic about life. Do you want support to process relationships and experiences? Working together we can examine your patterns, clarify your priorities and create a safe space to process grief and trauma so you can rediscover calm. Are you ready to dive deep and get things moving in a better direction? Through research based clinical interventions and an affirmative supportive relationship, I can help you find resilience to unlock creative solutions. We will unpack the patterns that have you stuck to cultivate more growth and well-being.
Dr. Isabell Springer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32605 (Online Only)
Voted TOP 3 BEST Marriage Counselors in Los Angeles. "With Isabell’s help, I experienced profound healing and growth beyond my wildest imagination. In every session, I received absolute presence and compassion—no note taking, no distractions, no judgment, pure being in the Now. I sought out her help when I was going through an awfully painful breakup. What would have taken traditional therapists several years, Isabell helped me dissolve in just 10 weeks. What an amazingly liberating experience. I came out of this counseling as a strong, independent woman bursting with a love for life." - Female Client, 43
Voted TOP 3 BEST Marriage Counselors in Los Angeles. "With Isabell’s help, I experienced profound healing and growth beyond my wildest imagination. In every session, I received absolute presence and compassion—no note taking, no distractions, no judgment, pure being in the Now. I sought out her help when I was going through an awfully painful breakup. What would have taken traditional therapists several years, Isabell helped me dissolve in just 10 weeks. What an amazingly liberating experience. I came out of this counseling as a strong, independent woman bursting with a love for life." - Female Client, 43
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The world we live in does not provide a whole lot of time and space for reflection or processing. It often feels like we must continue in our day-to-day lives without acknowledging the hurt, fear, anxiety- even the joy that shows up. But those experiences need to be heard, and they can tell us valuable information about how to live a more fulfilling life. Although it can be counter-cultural to practice awareness, live intentionally, and move forward in a way that aligns with your values, I want to support you in creating a journey that is both authentic and enjoyable.
The world we live in does not provide a whole lot of time and space for reflection or processing. It often feels like we must continue in our day-to-day lives without acknowledging the hurt, fear, anxiety- even the joy that shows up. But those experiences need to be heard, and they can tell us valuable information about how to live a more fulfilling life. Although it can be counter-cultural to practice awareness, live intentionally, and move forward in a way that aligns with your values, I want to support you in creating a journey that is both authentic and enjoyable.
Healing is more than fixing what's broken—it's about creating a life that truly resonates with you. If you're someone who's spent hours thinking through your struggles, maybe even doing the "right things", and still feels stuck, you're not alone. Let's navigate a fresh perspective together. Whether it's exploring your history, envisioning future goals, or tuning into the wisdom of your body and emotions, I understand your journey is unique. Join me as we work towards unlocking a more meaningful and purposeful life tailored just for you.
Healing is more than fixing what's broken—it's about creating a life that truly resonates with you. If you're someone who's spent hours thinking through your struggles, maybe even doing the "right things", and still feels stuck, you're not alone. Let's navigate a fresh perspective together. Whether it's exploring your history, envisioning future goals, or tuning into the wisdom of your body and emotions, I understand your journey is unique. Join me as we work towards unlocking a more meaningful and purposeful life tailored just for you.
Katherine M. Magee
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32606
I offer an empathic client-centered counseling experience which aims to enhance personal strengths, explore obstacles, and establish realistic goals for you to achieve life fulfillment as your most authentic self. My specializations include working with adults and adolescents who present with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, perinatal mood disorders, trauma related disorders, personality disorders, relational problems, and adjustment disorders.
I offer an empathic client-centered counseling experience which aims to enhance personal strengths, explore obstacles, and establish realistic goals for you to achieve life fulfillment as your most authentic self. My specializations include working with adults and adolescents who present with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, perinatal mood disorders, trauma related disorders, personality disorders, relational problems, and adjustment disorders.
Colleen Trojbom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32601
I am passionate about providing therapy for children, families, and adults who have experienced trauma, including abuse, neglect, sexual assault, and domestic violence. The clients who come to see me are often feeling angry, aggressive, depressed, or anxious. Parents who seek treatment for their children express feeling confused and frustrated by their child's behaviors, and don't know how to help. Adults who have experienced violent, controlling relationships with their partners can feel hopeless, worthless, and alone. When someone has experienced scary, overwhelming things, they can feel stuck and unsure how to move forward.
I am passionate about providing therapy for children, families, and adults who have experienced trauma, including abuse, neglect, sexual assault, and domestic violence. The clients who come to see me are often feeling angry, aggressive, depressed, or anxious. Parents who seek treatment for their children express feeling confused and frustrated by their child's behaviors, and don't know how to help. Adults who have experienced violent, controlling relationships with their partners can feel hopeless, worthless, and alone. When someone has experienced scary, overwhelming things, they can feel stuck and unsure how to move forward.
Michal Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32608 (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Michal! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is strength-based. I believe that each client is the expert on their life and has the innate ability to heal themselves. I am here to support and help the client re-discover their natural and inherited inner wisdom. The client is never the problem, it is the environment and the conditioned or unhealthy defense mechanism that we learned along the way. Through reflection, analysis, and hands-on application of therapy, I have helped many clients develop new coping skills, insights, and capacity to resolve life challenges.
Hi there, I'm Michal! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is strength-based. I believe that each client is the expert on their life and has the innate ability to heal themselves. I am here to support and help the client re-discover their natural and inherited inner wisdom. The client is never the problem, it is the environment and the conditioned or unhealthy defense mechanism that we learned along the way. Through reflection, analysis, and hands-on application of therapy, I have helped many clients develop new coping skills, insights, and capacity to resolve life challenges.
I am available to help individuals live the life that they want. I work with folks to assist in building resilience and coping skills. I have specialized training in somatic and DBT practices. My background includes crisis and suicidal ideation, trauma, and substance use. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist. I come from a place of respect and unconditional positive regard when working with folks.
I am available to help individuals live the life that they want. I work with folks to assist in building resilience and coping skills. I have specialized training in somatic and DBT practices. My background includes crisis and suicidal ideation, trauma, and substance use. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist. I come from a place of respect and unconditional positive regard when working with folks.
Welcome to my counseling practice. I know that choosing to begin or re-enter counseling can be a difficult or intimidating decision. My goal is to create a collaborative and safe therapeutic relationship where we can work towards your healing and wellness. I believe that distress - however it manifests - is a response to adversity. In working with people I find that the important questions to ask are "What have you been through?" Or, "What have you experienced?" Not, "What is wrong with you?"
Welcome to my counseling practice. I know that choosing to begin or re-enter counseling can be a difficult or intimidating decision. My goal is to create a collaborative and safe therapeutic relationship where we can work towards your healing and wellness. I believe that distress - however it manifests - is a response to adversity. In working with people I find that the important questions to ask are "What have you been through?" Or, "What have you experienced?" Not, "What is wrong with you?"
Sasson Batatt
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32606
My ideal client is someone who is curious, open-minded, and eager to grow. They have specific challenges or goals that they're grappling with, whether in their personal life, career, or both. They are seeking clarity, guidance, and practical solutions to move forward. Their issues might include feeling stuck in their current situation, lacking direction, struggling with decision-making, or facing obstacles that seem insurmountable. They are motivated to seek help because they recognize the value of outside perspective and expertise in overcoming these challenges.
My ideal client is someone who is curious, open-minded, and eager to grow. They have specific challenges or goals that they're grappling with, whether in their personal life, career, or both. They are seeking clarity, guidance, and practical solutions to move forward. Their issues might include feeling stuck in their current situation, lacking direction, struggling with decision-making, or facing obstacles that seem insurmountable. They are motivated to seek help because they recognize the value of outside perspective and expertise in overcoming these challenges.
We offer high quality psychological services (testing and therapy) using evidence-based and integrative methods let us provide a holistic approach to better understanding you. We practice cultural humility and help our clients achieve their goals with empathy and compassion while providing a safe, collaborative environment in which diversity is celebrated and supported in all of its forms. We are dedicated to improving our professional competence through continuing education and consultation. We offer workshops, teaching and supervision for mental health professionals.
We offer high quality psychological services (testing and therapy) using evidence-based and integrative methods let us provide a holistic approach to better understanding you. We practice cultural humility and help our clients achieve their goals with empathy and compassion while providing a safe, collaborative environment in which diversity is celebrated and supported in all of its forms. We are dedicated to improving our professional competence through continuing education and consultation. We offer workshops, teaching and supervision for mental health professionals.
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Number of Therapists in Gainesville, FL
400+
Average cost per session
$135
Therapists in Gainesville, FL who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 79% | Self Esteem |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Coping Skills |
| 74% | Stress |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 88% | Aetna |
| 81% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
| 71% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Gainesville, FL see their clients
| 63% | In Person and Online | |
| 37% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |