Stress therapists in Gainesville, FL
Browse Stress therapists in Gainesville, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
What does it feel like when you start your day?....... Do you wake already tense, behind, or bracing for what’s next?
Too many of us live with the constant hum of stress—tight shoulders, racing thoughts, shallow breaths—wondering when peace will finally come.
What would it mean if you could begin and end your day with calm confidence? Not just managing stress, but being free from it—by resetting your nervous system and learning to live from a place of grounded peace.
At Rising Calm Center, our Christian counselors help you break out of the cycle of overthinking, overworking, and overwhelm. We combine faith-based wisdom with evidence-based methods—CBT, DBT, ACT, and somatic regulation—to retrain your body and mind toward lasting calm.
Together, we’ll help you:
• Release chronic tension and burnout patterns
• Rebuild clarity, focus, and emotional balance
• Set healthy boundaries and restore rest
• Reconnect with God’s peace amid life’s pressure
We offer same-week appointments, in-person and virtual sessions, and a sliding fee scale that works with any insurance or budget—so getting help is easy and stress-free.
You don’t have to live in constant overdrive. With the right tools and support, peace can become your new normal.
Call or email Rising Calm Center today for your free consultation—and start finding calm again, one breath at a time.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in Gainesville, FL 32606
Online in Gainesville, FL
Florida Acupuncture and Counseling, Inc.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC; AP
Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or constantly on edge? At Florida Acupuncture and Counseling, we specialize in helping you manage and reduce stress through a personalized, holistic approach that blends modern counseling techniques with the healing power of acupuncture.
Our licensed professionals create a safe space where you can talk through life’s challenges, develop effective coping strategies, and reconnect with a sense of inner calm. Acupuncture treatments are tailored to support your nervous system, relieve tension, improve sleep, and restore emotional balance.
Whether you're facing daily stressors, work pressure, or emotional fatigue, we’re here to help you feel centered again. Reclaim your peace—naturally.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Gainesville, FL 32606
Online in Gainesville, FL
Dr. JD Wright
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
I address anxiety, life transitions, stress, and trauma, and also welcome those without a specific diagnosis who are simply striving for improved well-being. The journey can be challenging to navigate alone, but recognizing the need for support is the first courageous step towards breaking free from stagnation and experiencing genuine, transformative change. If you're motivated for change but need support finding your path, I'm here.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Gainesville, FL 32606
Online in Gainesville, FL
Dr. Cheryl D La Rotta
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ph.D, LMHC
I offer specialized clinical treatment for chronic stress and stress-related disorders. Utilizing a trauma-informed framework, I integrate EMDR and Clinical Hypnotherapy to alleviate the debilitating symptoms of a high-pressure life—including insomnia, irritability, and mental fog. My practice is dedicated to helping you reclaim your calm and optimize your mental health through evidence-based neurological repair. Let’s turn your chronic reactivity into intentional, quiet strength.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Gainesville, FL 32609
Online in Gainesville, FL
Jenelle N. Ashley
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, MCAP, CCTP
Times have changed and with these changes comes a variety of complexities that can add stress to our lives. I utilize a holistic approach in working with my clients who are dealing with stress focusing on the individual as a whole. I focus on helping the client by working towards creating healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with stress and how to practice self care.
8 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, FL (Online Only)
Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, one of the largest universities in the United States by enrollment, and the city's character and mental health landscape are overwhelmingly shaped by this—a huge, young student population with significant academic, social, and identity-related mental health needs, supported by one of Florida's most comprehensive university counseling systems. UF Health Shands Hospital provides one of the state's strongest behavioral health services, making Gainesville an important regional resource for psychiatric care across north Florida. The population dynamic creates a city that is both progressive and college-town oriented, surrounded by a more rural north Florida context, and therapists in Gainesville work across a wide range of populations and presenting concerns. Common therapy concerns include academic stress, identity development, anxiety, substance use, young adult life transitions, and the particular challenges of a college community navigating mental health support often for the first time.
Stress therapists in Gainesville, FL Statistics
Stress therapists in Gainesville, FL average 16 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (41%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (34%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 34% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 28% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 27% | Hispanic / Latino |