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LMFT Therapists Available in Clearwater

This page lists licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) who work online and are available to clients in Clearwater. Use this directory if you want help with couples issues, family dynamics, parenting, or relationship-focused concerns. Compare areas of specialty, treatment approaches, client focus (adults, teens, couples, families), and any stated experience with issues like divorce, blended families, or communication skills. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so being in Clearwater is not a barrier to working with any LMFT on this list. Read individual profiles to find a therapist whose approach and focus match your needs.

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  1. 1. Yvonne King, LMFT

    18 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate Florida marriage and family therapist

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Existential Therapy

    Continue with Yvonne Online sessions

  2. 2. Kaley Melville, LMFT

    6 years in practice · English · Female

    Collaborative therapy for change, resilience, and connection

    Works with Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Coaching

    Continue with Kaley Online sessions

  3. 3. Iliana Prieto, LMFT

    22 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Spanish-speaking LMFT specializing in family care

    Works with Relationship · Family · Grief · Self esteem · Depression

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

    Continue with Iliana Online sessions

  4. 4. Heather Richards, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMFT for relationships and identity

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

    Continue with Heather Online sessions

  5. 5. Jean-Michael Bouciquot, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Male

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Jean-Michael Online sessions

  6. 6. Dr. Kathleen "Kathy" Meeks, LMFT

    13 years in practice · English · Female

    Relationship and intimacy-focused care with a holistic lens

    Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression

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

    Continue with Dr. Online sessions

  7. 7. Natasha Smith, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMFT guiding families and individuals

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting

    Continue with Natasha Online sessions

  8. 8. Michael Flatley, LMFT

    24 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for anxiety, relationships, and family life

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Self esteem

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

    Continue with Michael Online sessions

  9. 9. David Grimm, LMFT

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced Florida LMFT focused on relationships and coping

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Coping with life changes

    Continue with David Online sessions

  10. 10. Vivian Pazos, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Licensed Florida LMFT specializing in relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Vivian Online sessions

  11. 11. Julian Echeverry, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English, Spanish · Male

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

    Continue with Julian Online sessions

  12. 12. Crystal Kelly, LMFT

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate, culturally-informed therapy for growth and healing

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

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

    Continue with Crystal Online sessions

  13. 13. Sheila Bellamy, LMFT

    23 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMFT for relationships and well-being

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method

    Continue with Sheila Online sessions

  14. 14. Dr. Melinda Lawless Coker, LMFT

    32 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced family and trauma-informed therapist

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

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

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  15. 15. Brett Rhoden, LMFT

    50 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced Florida LMFT for relationships and recovery

    Works with Relationship · Parenting · Anger · Self esteem · Depression

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

    Continue with Brett Online sessions

About marriage and family therapist therapy for people in Clearwater

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 Clearwater can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

174 therapists match this page, all of whom name marriage and family therapist 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 Clearwater

Clearwater has a population of about 117,292. 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

Can I work with an LMFT if my main issue is individual anxiety or depression?

Yes. Many LMFTs treat individual mental health concerns along with relationship issues. They often address how anxiety or depression affects family or couple interactions. When comparing profiles, look for therapists who list individual therapy, cognitive-behavioral approaches, or experience treating mood and anxiety disorders in addition to family systems work.

What should I look for in an LMFT when my concern is couples counseling?

Look for experience with couples therapy models such as emotionally focused therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, or communication-focused approaches. Check whether the therapist notes work with issues like infidelity, conflict resolution, or pre-marital counseling. Also compare stated client focus (couples vs. family vs. individuals) to ensure couples work is a primary area.

Do LMFT licenses let therapists see clients across Florida if I live in Clearwater?

Yes. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so license geography is not a barrier. Therapists listed here work online and indicate availability to clients in Clearwater. Still review individual profiles for details on client age ranges, specialties, and stated therapy approaches to find a suitable match.

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