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Kidd Colt
Dr. Kidd Colt,; Ed.D; LCPC , LMHC is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland and Florida. He provides psychotherapy... More
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LMHC
Male
Dr. Kidd Colt,; Ed.D; LCPC , LMHC is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland and Florida. He provides psychotherapy to individuals. Dr. Colt earned his (Ed.,D) ... More
Gainesville, FL
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Seqouia Pettigrew
Seqouia Pettigrew, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor known for her warm, grounded, and trauma-informed approach to care. S... More
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Female
Seqouia Pettigrew, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor known for her warm, grounded, and trauma-informed approach to care. She specializes in supporting adults navigatin... More
Gainesville, FL
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Melissa Fred
Melissa Fred LMFT is an independent licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from New Mexico with 6 years of experience. Melissa Fre... More
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Female
Melissa Fred LMFT is an independent licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from New Mexico with 6 years of experience. Melissa Fred LMFT utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy ... More
Gainesville, FL
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CHINELO OKPALOBI
Chinelo Okpalobi is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults... More
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LMHC|LPC
Female
Chinelo Okpalobi is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Let's celebrate this... More
Gainesville, FL
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SARA ISRAEL
Welcome! I’m Sara-Gena Israel, and I appreciate you considering Balanced Mind Mental Health for your care. I specialize in medic... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
PMHNP
Female
Welcome! I’m Sara-Gena Israel, and I appreciate you considering Balanced Mind Mental Health for your care. I specialize in medication management combined with integrative st... More
Gainesville, FL
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Susan Agyeman
Susan Agyeman is a licensed substance abuse treatment provider and a licensed professional counselor with 15 years of experience i... More
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Female
Susan Agyeman is a licensed substance abuse treatment provider and a licensed professional counselor with 15 years of experience in providing individual and group therapy for ... More
Gainesville, FL
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TIFFANY RICHBURG
Hi, I'm Tiffany. I understand that talking about your personal challenges can be overwhelming! My therapy style is relaxed and ver... More
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LISW-CP|LCSW-C|LICSW|LCSW
Female
Hi, I'm Tiffany. I understand that talking about your personal challenges can be overwhelming! My therapy style is relaxed and very client-focused. I have experience helping c... More
Gainesville, FL
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Melissa Pickett
Melissa Pickett, LPCC is a licensed professional clinical counselor, highly skilled in the areas of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder,... More
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Female
Melissa Pickett, LPCC is a licensed professional clinical counselor, highly skilled in the areas of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Depression and Trauma. She has 9 ye... More
Gainesville, FL
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Kelli Dumas
Kelli Dumas, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s cha... More
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Female
Kelli Dumas, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and rediscover their inner strength. ... More
Gainesville, FL
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SHAMEEKA GRAY
Shameeka has a passion for mental health. This allows her to interact with patients in a compassionate way while providing cultura... More
Nurse Practitioner
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Female
Shameeka has a passion for mental health. This allows her to interact with patients in a compassionate way while providing culturally competent care to devise a comprehensive ... More
Gainesville, FL
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Maricelina Caro
I ask alot of questions. Your wellbeing will be attended to through shared decision making that includes your creativity, kno... More
Psychiatrist
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Female
I ask alot of questions. Your wellbeing will be attended to through shared decision making that includes your creativity, knowledge, and perspective. It is the necessity... More
Gainesville, FL
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CRYSTAL SOTO
I am a bi-lingual and bi-cultural Licensed Certified Social Worker who received her Masters in Social Work from Boston College. I ... More
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LCSW|LICSW
Female
I am a bi-lingual and bi-cultural Licensed Certified Social Worker who received her Masters in Social Work from Boston College. I provide effective, transformative, and lastin... More
Gainesville, FL
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Suzanne Cox
"Dr. Cox was kind, thorough, knowledgeable, and just a joy to meet with. I am so grateful for this experience. Thank you." -Juli... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
Female
"Dr. Cox was kind, thorough, knowledgeable, and just a joy to meet with. I am so grateful for this experience. Thank you." -Julie M. from NCSuzanne Cox is a dual rol... More
Gainesville, FL
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Lisa McCoy
Very nice, explained everything, asked appropriate questions. Very satisfied " -Lynda W. from MO"Lisa McCoy is a highly e... More
Nurse Practitioner
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Female
Very nice, explained everything, asked appropriate questions. Very satisfied " -Lynda W. from MO"Lisa McCoy is a highly experienced and double board-certified Psychia... More
Gainesville, FL
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Michael Starr
Michael Starr, LICSW, is a licensed independent clinical social worker with more than a decade of experience supporting children, ... More
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Male
Michael Starr, LICSW, is a licensed independent clinical social worker with more than a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults. He specializes in tr... More
Gainesville, FL
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Elizabeth Davis
"I’m pretty satisfied overall with Elizabeth’s treatment. Friendly easy going woman just my style. happy to have found her =)... More
Nurse Practitioner
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Female
"I’m pretty satisfied overall with Elizabeth’s treatment. Friendly easy going woman just my style. happy to have found her =)" -Shawn P. from FLBeth Davis is a co... More
Gainesville, FL
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William Abrokwa
William holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. He is an APRN specializing in psychiatric/mental health. He has over ten years of e... More
Nurse Practitioner
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Male
William holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. He is an APRN specializing in psychiatric/mental health. He has over ten years of experience working in behavioral health nursin... More
Gainesville, FL
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Thanh Nguyen
Thanh Nguyen is a Nurse Practitioner who has been providing mental health services to adult patients with depression and anxiety f... More
Nurse Practitioner
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Male
Thanh Nguyen is a Nurse Practitioner who has been providing mental health services to adult patients with depression and anxiety for two years. He enjoys meeting new people a... More
Gainesville, FL
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Marjay Randall
Marjay began her healthcare journey in 2004 as a nurse after graduating from the University of Miami with a Bachelor's degree in N... More
Nurse Practitioner
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Female
Marjay began her healthcare journey in 2004 as a nurse after graduating from the University of Miami with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Driven by a passion for holistic pati... More
Gainesville, FL
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Michelle Lake
Dr. Michelle Lake received her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and her doctorate degree in Organizational Learning a... More
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Female
Dr. Michelle Lake received her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and her doctorate degree in Organizational Learning and Leadership with a specialization in Human ... More
Gainesville, FL
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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.