Parenting Therapists Available in Fort Lauderdale
This page lists therapists who work with parenting and are available to clients in Fort Lauderdale. Use it if you want help with parenting stress, co-parenting, child behavior, blended family issues, or improving family communication. Compare clinicians’ approaches, specialties, ages served, and whether they work with couples or parents only. All professionals here are licensed in Florida; a Florida licence covers the whole state, so a provider’s listed availability to Fort Lauderdale does not require any local office.
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1. Kim Conradson, LMHC
Licensed LMHC with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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2. Margaret Mortensen, FL Psychologist
Experienced psychologist offering compassionate, practical support
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Eating · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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3. Prof. John Checkett, LCSW
LCSW focusing on gender and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Jungian Therapy
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4. Dr. Sherry Acosta, LMHC
Licensed LMHC supporting relationships and growth
Works with Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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5. Lynette Maggs, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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6. Megan Lundy, LCSW
Support for stress, parenting, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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7. Francesca Thomas, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Parenting · Anger
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8. Pattra Dodd, LCSW
Pattra Dodd, LCSW - Therapist for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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9. 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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10. Porsha Coates, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Coaching · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Hypnotherapy
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11. Tunjua Nathaniel, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC for relational and emotional care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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12. Patricia Roebuck, LMHC
Support for meaningful change and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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13. Sharon Salichs, LMHC
Spanish-speaking Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Narrative Therapy
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14. Yvonne King, LMFT
Compassionate Florida marriage and family therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Existential Therapy
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15. Yvonne Ricketts, LMHC
Compassionate Florida LMHC for families
Works with Family · Grief · Parenting · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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About parenting therapy for people in Fort Lauderdale
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 Fort Lauderdale can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,275 therapists match this page, all of whom name parenting 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 Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale has a population of about 182,760. 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 a therapist for parenting concerns?
Think about what you need help with: behavior management, co-parenting after separation, infant or teen issues, or family therapy. Check each profile for listed approaches (like CBT or parent coaching), ages served, and whether they see parents alone or with children. Read provider bios for experience with issues similar to yours to help decide who to contact.
Can a therapist help with disputes between co-parents or custody-related stress?
Yes, many therapists who work with parenting list experience managing co-parenting conflicts and stress tied to custody arrangements. They may focus on communication skills, boundary setting, and reducing conflict for the child’s benefit. Look for clinicians who mention co-parenting, communication, or mediation support in their profiles.
What should I prepare before the first session about parenting?
Bring recent examples of the behaviors or conflicts you want to address, any routines or rules you currently use, and goals you want from therapy. Note relevant family structure details, children’s ages, and any prior supports used. Preparing this information helps the clinician understand your situation quickly and plan initial steps.
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