Meet the best therapists* in Jacksonville.

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What kind of therapist do you need?

Note that most therapists specialize in multiple issues, so therapists in different categories may still be able to help you.

Anxiety therapist
Child or teen therapist
Couples therapist
Depression therapist
EMDR therapist
Family therapist
Grief therapist
OCD therapist
Trauma therapist

Our process

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Best therapists in Jacksonville

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

No items found.

Best anxiety therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$150

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Aetna (for Texas residents only)

Not available

California, LMFT #127712; Texas, LMFT #204340; Florida LMFT #TPMF474

Lily Gatica, LMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Attachment based, Astrology, EMDR, Emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Internal family systems (IFS), Psychodynamic, Trauma-focused, Mindfulness based

Specialties

Anxiety, Couples counseling, Trauma

Additional Areas of focus

Codependency, Grief and/or loss, Life transitions, Mindfulness and/or meditation, Spirituality

Virtual Only

$200

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Aetna

Not available

Florida, Licensed Psychologist #PY10106

Samantha Sciarrillo, PsyD

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Mindfulness based

Specialties

Anxiety, Burnout, Self esteem/self worth

Additional Areas of focus

ADHD, Body image, Highly sensitive people, Caring professionals (doctors, therapists, etc.), Stress, Trauma

Virtual Only

$185

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

Illinois, LCSW #149022278; Iowa, LISW #091183; Florida, LCSW #TPSW350

Tori Cherry, LCSW, CEDS-C

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment based, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Internal family systems (IFS), Strength-based therapy, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Body image, Anxiety, Disordered eating

Additional Areas of focus

Burnout, Caring professionals (doctors, therapists, etc.), Highly sensitive people, Self esteem/self worth, Trauma

Best children and teen therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual and In Person

$130

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Aetna, Cigna & Evernorth, United, Optum, Oscar, and AVMED FL Exchange

Not available

Florida, LMHC #MH18391; Florida, LMFT #MT4929

Lindsay Faber, LMHC

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Family systems, Mindfulness based, Narrative, Solution-focused brief therapy, Strength-based therapy, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Trauma, Children, Anxiety

Additional Areas of focus

ADHD, Adolescents/teens, Anger management, Autism spectrum, Blended families, Coparenting, Step parenting, Body image, Couples counseling, Dating, Depression, Disordered eating, Family counseling, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Grief and/or loss, Gender identity, Life transitions, Mindfulness and/or meditation, Military families, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Parenting, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Premarital counseling, Self esteem/self worth, Self harm, Social anxiety, Stress, Suicidal thoughts, Transgender people, Veterans/military services

Best couples therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$185

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LCSW #66309; Florida, TPSW #433; Pennsylvania, CW #023414

Larissa House, LCSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EMDR, Gottman method, Psychodynamic, Solution-focused brief therapy, Trauma-focused, Strength-based therapy, Somatic therapy, Narrative

Specialties

Couples counseling, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Pregnancy and/or infant loss, Postpartum depression, and Second or third generation immigrant experience

Additional Areas of focus

Anxiety, Bicultural experience, Bipolar disorder, Biracial experience, Blended families, Coparenting, Step parenting, Dating, Polyamorous/non-monogamous couples counseling, Depression, Fertility treatment, Divorce counseling, First generation immigrant experience, Intercultural/interfaith relationships, First responders, Gender identity, Grief and/or loss, Infertility, Infidelity/affairs, Life transitions, Military families, Parenting, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Premarital counseling, Racial/cultural identity, Second or third generation immigration experience, Social anxiety, Stress, Trauma, Veterans/military services, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Midlife stress, Caring professionals (doctors, therapists, etc.), Burnout, Self esteem/self worth

Virtual and In Person

$190

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

Michigan, LMFT #4101006874; Florida, LMFT #MT3525

G. Nathanael Carela, LMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gottman method, Family systems, Solution-focused brief therapy, Strength-based therapy

Specialties

Anxiety, Couples counseling, Premarital counseling

Additional Areas of focus

Anxiety, Bicultural experience, Blended families, Coparenting, Step parenting, Couples counseling, Dating, First generation immigrant experience, Infidelity/affairs, Intercultural/interfaith relationships, Life transitions, Panic attacks, Parenting, Premarital counseling, Social anxiety, Spirituality, Stress

Best depression therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual and In Person

$95

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

Florida, ISW19872

Ornella Dickson, RCSWI

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment based, Faith-based counseling, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Ecotherapy (nature therapy), Emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Family systems, Gottman method, Internal family systems (IFS), Mindfulness based, Music therapy, Narrative, Solution-focused brief therapy, Somatic therapy, Strength-based therapy, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression

Additional Areas of focus

Abuse, Addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Aging, Bicultural experience, Bipolar disorder, Biracial experience, Blended families, Coparenting, Step parenting, Body image, Burnout, Career counseling/coaching, Caring professionals (doctors, therapists, etc.), Chronic illness or pain, Couples counseling, Codependency, Dating, Depression, Divorce counseling, Existential questioning, First generation immigrant experience, Grief and/or loss, Highly sensitive people, Infidelity/affairs, Insomnia, Life transitions, Midlife stress, Military families, Mindfulness and/or meditation, Panic attacks, Parenting, Pregnancy and/or infant loss, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Premarital counseling, Racial/cultural identity, Second or third generation immigration experience, Self esteem/self worth, Sexual harassment, abuse, and/or assault, Social anxiety, Socioeconomic issues, Spirituality, Stress, Substance misuse/dependency, Suicidal thoughts, Trauma, Veterans/military services

Virtual Only

$135

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Aeta, United Healthcare, Cigna, Optum, Oscar

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

Florida, LCSW SW15454

Katie Bernard, LCSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Mindfulness based, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Anxiety, Stress, Burnout

Additional Areas of focus

Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality disorder, Caring professionals (doctors, therapists, etc.), Codependency, Depression, Grief and/or loss, Life transitions, Midlife stress, Mindfulness and/or meditation, Panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self esteem/self worth, Self harm, Social anxiety, Suicidal thoughts, Trauma, Burnout, Body image, Anxiety, Aging, ADHD

Best EMDR therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$200

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LMFT #48140; Florida, TPMF890

Emily Morgan, LMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Attachment based, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, Emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Family systems, Internal family systems (IFS), Trauma-focused

Specialties

Anxiety, Trauma, Abuse

Additional Areas of focus

Codependency, Family counseling, Grief and/or loss, Life transitions, Medical trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self esteem/self worth, Sexual harassment, abuse, and/or assault, Stress

Best family therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

No items found.

Best grief therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$150

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

(Florida only) Aetna, Cigna, BCBS Massachusetts, United, OSCAR, Oxford, UMR, Meritain, Nippon

(Florida only) Aetna, Cigna, BCBS Massachusetts, United, OSCAR, Oxford, UMR, Meritain, Nippon

(Florida only) Aetna, Cigna, BCBS Massachusetts, United, OSCAR, Oxford, UMR, Meritain, Nippon

Not available

Florida, LMFT #4716

Michelle Chaffardet, LMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Gottman method, Solution-focused brief therapy, Narrative, Family systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Specialties

Adolescents/teens, Couples counseling, Grief and/or loss

Additional Areas of focus

Bicultural experience, Blended families, Coparenting, Step parenting, Dating, Divorce counseling, Family counseling, First generation immigrant experience, Infidelity/affairs, Life transitions, Parenting, Premarital counseling

Virtual and In Person

$175

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

Georgia, LPC 007839; CPCS 754

Kim DeRamus Lareau, LPC

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Attachment based, Faith-based counseling, Trauma-focused, Somatic therapy, Narrative, EMDR

Specialties

Caring professionals (doctors, therapists, etc.), Dating, Pregnancy and/or infant loss

Additional Areas of focus

Anxiety, Grief and/or loss, Highly sensitive people, Life transitions, Postpartum depression, Premarital counseling, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma

Best OCD therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$175

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LCSW #71394; Arizona, LCSW #LCSW-18501; Nevada, LCSW #8773-C; Wyoming, LCSW #LCSW-1251; Oklahoma, LCSW #8807; Vermont, LICSW #89.0096739; Florida, Licensed Telehealth Provider #TPSW2226

Kelsey Barbieri, LCSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Brainspotting, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EMDR, Family systems, Mindfulness based, Solution-focused brief therapy, Strength-based therapy

Specialties

Anxiety, Couples counseling, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Additional Areas of focus

Abuse, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Life transitions, Medical trauma, Military families, Mindfulness and/or meditation, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic attacks, Premarital counseling, Self esteem/self worth, Sexual harassment, abuse, and/or assault, Social anxiety, Stress, Trauma, Veterans/military services

Best trauma therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$200

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

Illinois, LCPC #180.008355; Michigan, LCPC #6401020318; Wisconsin, LCPC #10228-125; Florida, Registered Telehealth Provider #TPMC2333

Kristen Jacobsen, LCPC

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EMDR, Internal family systems (IFS)

Specialties

Anxiety, Trauma, Codependency

Additional Areas of focus

Anger management, Caring professionals (doctors, therapists, etc.), Dating, Stress, Narcissistic personality, Life transitions, Midlife stress, Parenting, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self esteem/self worth

Virtual and In Person

$225

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

New York, LMHC #009186; Rhode Island, LMHC#MHC01061; Arizona, LPC #LPC-20643; Florida, LMHC#TPMC1240

Susanna Guarino, LMHC

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Gottman method, Narrative, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Couples counseling

Additional Areas of focus

Anxiety, Existential questioning, Highly sensitive people, Intercultural/interfaith relationships, Mindfulness and/or meditation, Neurodivergence, Pregnancy and/or infant loss, Polyamory/non-monogamy/open relationships, Spirituality

Virtual Only

$200

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

Florida, LCSW #SW22625; Tennessee, LCSW #9165; South Carolina, Professional Social Worker Telehealth Provider #656

Sabrina Gelsinger-Rodorigo, LCSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Astrology, Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, Internal family systems (IFS), Mindfulness based, Somatic therapy, Trauma-focused, Strength-based therapy

Specialties

Anxiety, Trauma, Sexual harassment, abuse, and/or assault

Additional Areas of focus

Codependency, Highly sensitive people, Life transitions, Mindfulness and/or meditation, Panic attacks, Self esteem/self worth, Sexual harassment, abuse, and/or assault, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about therapy

What's the difference between in-person and virtual therapy?

Although there is no research that suggests in-person or virtual therapy is more effective, you may prefer one over the other. Some people prefer the intimacy of being in the same physical space as their therapist, while others prefer receiving treatment in the comfort of their own home. If you have a tight schedule, virtual therapy is a great option since you won’t commute to your therapist’s office. Virtual therapy also allows you to see any therapist throughout your state, which means one less barrier to finding your soulmate therapist!

When should someone start therapy?

Deciding when to start therapy is a very personal decision, but we recommend starting sooner rather than later. Along with running the risk of your mental health declining, you also miss out on time spent working on yourself, repairing your relationships, and so much more. Life is short, so why not make it the best possible as soon as possible?

What type of therapy is right for me?

Your therapist will carefully customize your treatment plan, and they will likely rely on a variety of therapeutic methods. There are some treatment methods that are better for specific disorders (like exposure therapy for OCD or phobias), but a combination of several will likely be the best option for you.

Is going to therapy worth it?

We’re huge advocates for therapy at Best Therapists, but we know that not everyone has a good experience in therapy. Working with a high quality therapist (with whom you have a great relationship) can be life changing. You can change harmful behaviors or thought patterns, shed or improve hurtful relationships, increase your resilience and coping methods for dealing with mental illness, and much more. We think that that’s pretty frigging worth it, but finding the right therapist for YOU is crucial to this equation.

What's the difference between a psychotherapist and a psychologist?

The main difference between psychotherapists and psychologists is their education. Psychologists receive more education, and in some cases, psychologists focus more on research than clinical work. But both therapists and psychologists go through thousands of hours of clinical training. When choosing a therapist, the skill of the therapist and your relationship with them matters way more than which degree your therapist has.

Do therapists offer free consultations?

Yes, most therapists offer free consultations. This not only benefits you, but the therapist too! Therapists want to see if you are a good fit before doing an official therapy session with you to save you (and them) time and energy. Although your relationship has barely begun, you both will feel out your chemistry. You won’t be BFFs by the end of the consultation, but should get a sense of whether or not you’ll work well together.

About Us

Hi, we’re Best Therapists.

We vet therapists, so you can focus on fit—not quality.

Through peer reviews, license verification, online reviews, and requiring acknowledgement of trauma-informed care, we do our best to make sure that your best therapist provides high quality care (and that's regardless of your race, sexual orientation, or background).

But your friend’s best therapist might not be your best therapist. That's why personality fit between you and your therapist is crucial. It’s not something that we can verify for you, so we encourage you to schedule free consultations with multiple therapists to get a sense of your chemistry together.

Why choose Best Therapists

There are plenty of therapist directories to choose from.

But other therapist directories like Psychology Today, Good Therapy, Choosing Therapy, and more have hundreds (if not thousands) of results for therapists in your city alone. The search for your best therapist becomes instantly overwhelming, which stops some therapy-seekers in their tracks. Our involved vetting process goes way beyond a basic license check (unlike the other guys), which simplifies YOUR search.

Finding the best therapist for you is hard enough, so we curate lists like these so you can get quality care as quickly and seamlessly impossible. And no need to check a therapist's availability or add your name to their waitlist—all Best Therapists are currently accepting new clients.

Not feeling any of the therapists on our list? No worries. Keep scrolling to find other vetted therapists in cities near you.

When to not choose Best Therapists

In some situations, we may not be the best therapist directory for you. For example...

  1. If you are looking for free therapy or want therapy that's supplemented by another organization, Best Therapists isn't the best therapist directory for you.
  2. If you're only open to seeing a therapist that's in-network with your insurance provider, Best Therapists might not be a good fit. Many of our therapists don't work directly with insurance companies, so we encourage you to check your out-of-network mental health benefits (use our free benefits checker). Don't let your insurance company prevent you from working with your soulmate therapist!
  3. Finally, this site is not intended for medical emergencies. If you are in an immediate mental health crisis, please call the national suicide hotline at 988.

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