Trauma Therapists Available in Clearwater
This page is for people in Clearwater looking for online therapists who specialize in trauma. Use it to compare clinicians by their approaches, specialities, and the types of trauma they treat. Look for mention of modalities such as EMDR, CPT, or trauma-informed CBT, and whether they work with adolescents, adults, or families. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so a clinician available to clients in Clearwater can work with you regardless of city boundaries. Consider therapy style, experience with specific trauma types, and whether their stated focus feels like a good fit for your needs.
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1. Sharon Ehrlich, LCSW
Steady, compassionate support for growth and connection
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Mindfulness Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy
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2. John Jamieson, LCSW
Experienced Florida LCSW supporting LGBTQ+ and trauma recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Relationship · Trauma and abuse
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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3. Megan Karn, LCSW
LCSW supporting teens and adults toward resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD
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4. Geraldine Goldman, LCSW
Florida LCSW with 30 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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5. Bruce Wlosinski, LCSW
Florida LCSW with 40 years experience
Works with Self esteem · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
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6. Shannon Salgado, LMFT
Strengths-based therapy for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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7. Pamela Johnson, LCSW
Florida LCSW supporting healing and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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8. Brett Rhoden, LMFT
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
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9. Barbara Hamberg, LMHC
LMHC supporting individuals with stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
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10. Kathleen Carpentier, LCSW
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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11. Shane Davis, LMHC
Support for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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12. 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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13. Thomas Corwell, LMHC, LMFT
Experienced, compassionate support for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Family
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Gottman Method
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14. Lisa Westcoat, LMHC
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)
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15. Joel Brooks, LCSW
LCSW guiding growth through trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About trauma 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.
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 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
How do I choose between trauma approaches like EMDR, CPT, and somatic therapies?
Compare descriptions of each approach and think about what feels comfortable. EMDR focuses on processing traumatic memories, CPT addresses trauma-related beliefs, and somatic therapies work with body sensations. Look for clinicians who explain how they use each method and who note the types of trauma they most often treat. You can then contact them to ask how they tailor an approach to your situation.
Can a clinician licensed in Florida treat complex or long-term trauma for someone in Clearwater?
Yes. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so clinicians available to clients in Clearwater can offer ongoing care online. When comparing profiles, check for experience with complex trauma, dissociation, or long-term recovery. Look for clinicians who describe their work with multiple sessions, phased treatment plans, or coordination with other providers if you have more complex needs.
What should I ask during a first contact with a trauma-focused clinician?
Ask about their training in trauma-specific therapies, typical session structure, how they manage crises or intense reactions, and whether they work with your age group or trauma type. You can also ask how they monitor progress and what short-term goals might look like. These questions help you judge fit before committing to regular sessions.
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