Trauma Therapists Available in Bradenton
This page is for people in Bradenton looking for online therapists who work with trauma. Use it if you want to compare providers by therapy approach, experience with trauma, and the issues they treat, such as PTSD, complex trauma, or recent traumatic events. All providers listed are licensed in Florida, and a Florida license covers the whole state, so being in Bradenton is not a barrier. Look for notes on modalities (EMDR, CBT, somatic approaches), populations served, and whether they work with individuals, couples, or groups to find a good fit for your needs.
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1. Jarretta Mahalko, LCSW, CSW
Compassionate therapy for stress, trauma, and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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2. Jamie Farhat, LMHC
Trauma-informed counselor focused on rebuilding self-worth
Works with LGBT · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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3. Althea King, LMHC
Florida LMHC for mood and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Bipolar · Depression
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4. Steven Brashear, LMHC
Support for anxiety, trauma, grief, and anger
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Robert Shackelford, LMFT
Support for families facing conflict and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Anger · Self esteem
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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6. Diane Petersen, LMHC
Experienced Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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7. Elizabeth Santilli, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for anxiety, family, and self-esteem care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
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8. Diane Haskill, LCSW
Florida LCSW with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. Susan Josephson, LMHC
Florida LMHC with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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10. Dr. Daniella Jackson, LMHC
Addiction and relationship-focused therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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11. Penny Howland, LCSW
Experienced, adaptable support for life’s toughest transitions
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Psychodynamic Therapy
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12. Page Harper, LMHC
Compassionate Florida counselor for anxiety, relationships, and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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13. Stephen Herz, LMHC
LMHC specializing in addiction and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Depression · LGBT · Relationship
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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14. Courtney "Adrian" Pinckney, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for stress and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Depression
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15. Julian Laverde, LMHC
Support for anxiety, trauma, and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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About trauma 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.
1,734 therapists match this page, all of whom name trauma 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
How do I know if a therapist listed here has specific trauma training?
Check each therapist’s profile for mentions of trauma-focused modalities like EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, somatic experiencing, or prolonged exposure. Profiles often note special training, certifications, and populations served. If that detail isn’t listed, use the contact option to ask the provider directly about their trauma-specific education and clinical experience before booking.
Can I use a therapist on this list for recent trauma versus long-term complex trauma?
Yes. Some therapists specialize in acute, recent trauma and crisis intervention, while others focus on long-term, complex trauma and attachment-related issues. Look for descriptions that mention crisis response, stabilization work, or long-term processing. Compare approaches and stated populations to match the therapist’s focus to your situation.
Will being in Bradenton affect my choice of an online trauma therapist from this page?
Being in Bradenton does not limit your choices. All providers on this page are licensed in Florida, and that license covers the whole state. Focus on therapeutic approach, trauma experience, and communication style rather than geographic location when comparing providers for online care.
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