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LMHC Therapists Available in Bradenton

This page lists licensed mental health counselors (LMHC) who are available to clients in Bradenton. Use this directory if you want to compare therapists who hold a Florida license and offer online services across the state. Look at each counselor’s stated specialities, treatment approaches, and populations served to find a match for your needs. Remember a Florida license covers the whole state, so the counselor’s physical city is not a barrier to working with you in Bradenton. Check profiles to see whether their skills align with your concerns and preferred therapy style.

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  1. 1. Lavonte Cummings, LMHC

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMHC focusing on grief and transitions

    Works with Grief · Self esteem · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Lavonte Online sessions

  2. 2. Marisa Levin, LMHC

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate, direct therapy for lasting change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem

    Continue with Marisa Online sessions

  3. 3. Matthew Paulus, LMHC

    6 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for anger, conflict, and life transitions

    Works with Family · Anger · Career · Coping with life changes · Coaching

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy

    Continue with Matthew Online sessions

  4. 4. Lisa Lionelli, LMHC

    8 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Support for healing, growth, and meaningful change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Lisa Online sessions

  5. 5. Lisa Maulding Anthony, LMHC

    25 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMHC supporting healing and resilience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

    Continue with Lisa Online sessions

  6. 6. Lisa Westcoat, LMHC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMHC experienced in trauma and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Continue with Lisa Online sessions

  7. 7. Felicity Palma, LPCC, LMHC

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate therapy for growth and resilience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Continue with Felicity Online sessions

  8. 8. Lena Longmire Lyons, LMHC

    15 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for anxiety, mood, and life stress

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Bipolar · Depression · Addictions · Relationship

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

    Continue with Lena Online sessions

  9. 9. Darsell Harris, LMHC

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMHC supporting multicultural and military youth

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Depression

    Continue with Darsell Online sessions

  10. 10. Kathleen Murphy, LMHC

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy

    Continue with Kathleen Online sessions

  11. 11. Jacqueline Dougherty, LMHC

    6 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate, tailored support for life’s toughest transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Continue with Jacqueline Online sessions

  12. 12. Shaquanda Elem, LMHC

    6 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate, collaborative therapy for life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem

    Continue with Shaquanda Online sessions

  13. 13. Brandi Horak, LMHC

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate Florida LMHC supporting life’s toughest transitions

    Works with Addictions · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Continue with Brandi Online sessions

  14. 14. Katharine Alfs, LMHC, LPC

    44 years in practice · English · Female

    Licensed counselor with 44 years' experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Continue with Katharine Online sessions

  15. 15. George Vega, LMHC

    11 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for change with compassion

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

    Continue with George Online sessions

About mental health counselor therapy for people in Bradenton

Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in Florida and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in Florida regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Bradenton can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

1,340 therapists match this page, all of whom name mental health counselor among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.

What to compare

  • Credential. LMHC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes to licensed practice in Florida, all overseen by the Florida Department of Health's Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
  • Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
  • What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
  • Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
  • Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.

How online sessions work

Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.

Therapy in Bradenton

Bradenton has a population of about 55,698. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.

Common questions

What does LMHC mean and how is it different from other mental health licenses?

LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. It denotes a professional trained to provide counseling and psychotherapy. Differences from other licenses can include education focus and scope of practice, but specifics vary. When comparing profiles, look at each counselor’s training, clinical focus, and stated approaches to see which best fits your needs.

How do I choose an LMHC from this Bradenton listing?

Focus on the counselor’s specialties, therapy approaches, and populations they work with. Read profiles for experience with issues similar to yours. Consider their stated methods—like cognitive-behavioral, trauma-focused, or couples work—to see if they match your preferences. Use initial contact options on the profile to ask any clarifying questions before starting.

Can an LMHC on this list provide services to someone in Bradenton even if they are licensed elsewhere in Florida?

Yes. A Florida license covers the whole state, so any LMHC listed with a Florida license can provide online services to clients in Bradenton. You don’t need a counselor whose profile names a specific city; instead, confirm the counselor offers services to clients in your area and matches your therapeutic needs.

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