Gainesville, FL Therapy for Substance Misuse

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DENEEN WIGGINS
I am a licensed mental health counselor and addiction professional. I have experience working with clients dealing with mental hea... More
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Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LMHC
Female
I am a licensed mental health counselor and addiction professional. I have experience working with clients dealing with mental health disorders, substance use disorders and co... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse
GENCI SHKEMBI
I graduated from the University of Michigan in 2015 as Doctor in Nursing Practice. Providing health care for the community for alm... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
PMHNP
Male
I graduated from the University of Michigan in 2015 as Doctor in Nursing Practice. Providing health care for the community for almost 17 years. My main goal of treatment is to... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse
JEANJEFFREY MARCELLUS
I am Jean-Jeffrey Marcellus, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGNP-BC, a Doctoral prepared Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health & Adult Nurse... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
PMHNP
Male
I am Jean-Jeffrey Marcellus, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGNP-BC, a Doctoral prepared Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health & Adult Nurse Practitioner who has over 10 years of experi... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse
TAMARA BASS
Welcome! I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and have been working in the mental health field throughout the majori... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LMHC
Female
Welcome! I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and have been working in the mental health field throughout the majority of my adult life. If you're here, then yo... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse
CHRISTINE ROBINSON
Hi, I’m Christine Robinson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals, children, and families find hope... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LCSW
Female
Hi, I’m Christine Robinson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals, children, and families find hope, healing, and balance. My approach is intent... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse
KARA BARRENTINE
Are you feeling overwhelmed by daily obligations? Do you find yourself having difficulty focusing? Maybe you find yourself thinkin... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LMHC
Female
Are you feeling overwhelmed by daily obligations? Do you find yourself having difficulty focusing? Maybe you find yourself thinking you’re not good enough or feel like an im... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse
KRISTIE COOLEY
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. I moved to Florida from Nashville but have roots in Mississippi a... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LMHC
Female
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. I moved to Florida from Nashville but have roots in Mississippi and Virginia. I graduated from the University... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse
FRANCISCA NEBE
Hello, I’m Dr. Francisca Nebe, APRN-FNP, PMHNP, a dual-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in N... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
PMHNP
Female
Hello, I’m Dr. Francisca Nebe, APRN-FNP, PMHNP, a dual-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing and over 14 years of combined experien... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse
ALLISON CLARK
Hi, I’m Allison, and I’m a therapist who works from a relational and attachment-informed lens. In our work together, I focus o... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LCSW|LICSW
Female
Hi, I’m Allison, and I’m a therapist who works from a relational and attachment-informed lens. In our work together, I focus on creating a warm, gentle, and grounded space... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse
TANIKA ABRAM
Hi! I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) based in Florida. I received my master's from Herzi... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
PMHNP
Female
Hi! I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) based in Florida. I received my master's from Herzing University and have been practicing in hea... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse
JEREMY BROWN
Hello! My name is Jeremy Brown! Has it been difficult and tough sometimes to talk to others like family and friends? Do you feel ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LMHC
Male
Hello! My name is Jeremy Brown! Has it been difficult and tough sometimes to talk to others like family and friends? Do you feel like people around you are not listening or h... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse
ASHLEY KERNER
Welcome. I’m glad you’re here. I specialize in helping individuals heal from Complex PTSD and family-of-origin issues that c... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LCSW
Female
Welcome. I’m glad you’re here. I specialize in helping individuals heal from Complex PTSD and family-of-origin issues that continue to shape how they see themselves and ... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse
STEPHANIE COOK
Hi, I’m Stephanie, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor serving clients throughout Florida via telehealth. I help individuals work... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LMHC
Female
Hi, I’m Stephanie, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor serving clients throughout Florida via telehealth. I help individuals work through identity struggles, low self-esteem,... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse
JAMES DERISSE
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida; and a retired U.S. Navy veteran of over 20 years of military serv... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LMHC
Male
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida; and a retired U.S. Navy veteran of over 20 years of military service. I attained my master's in clinical menta... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse
CARELE ETIENNE
Hello, I'm Carele, a dedicated LMHC committed to guiding individuals towards holistic wellness and personal growth. I have 7 years... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LMHC
Female
Hello, I'm Carele, a dedicated LMHC committed to guiding individuals towards holistic wellness and personal growth. I have 7 years of experience working with clients with mood... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse
ROBERT MCQUEEN
I am a licensed therapist with 34 years of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. Married for 49 years, I am bles... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LMHC
Male
I am a licensed therapist with 34 years of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. Married for 49 years, I am blessed with three grown children who continue to... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse
RHONDA HEATH
Welcome! I'm Rhonda and congratulations on taking a step forward for you. I'm a Board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
PMHNP
Female
Welcome! I'm Rhonda and congratulations on taking a step forward for you. I'm a Board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who had previously worked as a Family Nurse Prac... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse
MARIA BROOKS
Hi, my name is Maria Brooks and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over six years of experience providing psychotherapy t... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LICSW|LCSW
Female
Hi, my name is Maria Brooks and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over six years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults facing a range of life’s challenge... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse
BRENDA DORNBACH
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a deep passion for helping people heal, grow, and reclaim their lives. For years, I�... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LMHC
Female
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a deep passion for helping people heal, grow, and reclaim their lives. For years, I’ve worked in inpatient and residential trea... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse
STEPHANIE FREEMAN
Welcome! I'm Stephanie Freeman,MSW, LCSW, LCAS. Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering y... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LCSW|LICSW
Female
Welcome! I'm Stephanie Freeman,MSW, LCSW, LCAS. Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - ... More
Gainesville, FL
Substance Misuse

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
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Mental Health Services in Gainesville, Florida

A vibrant city known for its rich cultural diversity and the University of Florida, Gainesville is home to over 130,000 residents. Its bustling student population, blend of urban and suburban lifestyles, and proximity to natural wonders like Payne's Prairie make it unique.

Key Mental-Health Concerns for Gainesville Residents

Common mental health concerns in Gainesville include depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, mirroring Florida's overall trends. The CDC reports that Florida has a higher percentage of adults with mental health conditions than the national average.

Access to Care & Providers in Gainesville

Gainesville offers a variety of public and private mental health services, with crisis lines such as the Alachua County Crisis Center providing round-the-clock support. Local initiatives like the Gainesville Peer Respite promote community-based care.

Therapies & Specialties

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are widely available in Gainesville.
  • Several providers offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused care.
  • Unique local offerings include e-therapy, bilingual care, and dedicated veteran support programs.

Local Policies & Stressors

While Gainesville provides a vibrant cultural scene, residents also face stressors like high cost of living, academic pressures from the large student population, and the seasonal impact of hurricanes.

Take the Next Step

If you're seeking help, remember, you're not alone. Start your journey towards better mental health today. Find a licensed therapist in Gainesville, Florida.