Trauma Therapists Available in Fort Lauderdale
This page lists therapists licensed in Florida who work with trauma and are available to clients in Fort Lauderdale. Use it if you’re looking for online trauma care and want to compare clinicians on areas such as trauma approaches, populations served, session format (individual, couples, families), and language or cultural competency. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so being in Fort Lauderdale is not a barrier to working with any therapist shown here. Read each profile to see specialties, credentials, and therapy styles to find clinicians who match your needs and preferences.
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1. Lawrence "Anton" Feriozzi, LMHC
Psychodynamic LMHC focused on trauma recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Depression · LGBT
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. Vanessa Seron, LCSW
Practical, strengths-based therapy for real-life change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Anger · Addictions · LGBT
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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6. Kelly Morana-Piazza, LPC, LMHC
Compassionate Florida mental health counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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7. Teshane Wilson, LCSW
Warm, culturally responsive support for growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Self esteem
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8. Dr. Mary Torok, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. 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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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. Kim Conradson, LMHC
Licensed LMHC with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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12. 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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13. Geneva Comeau, LMHC
Compassionate Florida LMHC for anxiety and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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14. Amy Meek, LCSW
Support for change, healing, and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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15. George Vega, LMHC
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
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About trauma 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.
1,734 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 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 trauma therapist from this list?
Look at each profile’s described trauma approaches, such as EMDR, TF-CBT, somatic therapies, or exposure-based work. Compare populations served (adults, adolescents, survivors of specific events), language options, and stated therapeutic style. Consider reading bios for training or experience with trauma types similar to yours and reach out to ask about their methods before booking.
Can these therapists treat complex or long-term trauma?
Many clinicians on this list note experience with complex or chronic trauma in their profiles. Check for mentions of work with prolonged adversity, developmental trauma, or co-occurring issues like mood or attachment concerns. If you have long-term trauma, contact therapists to ask about their approach to stabilization, phase-based care, and how they integrate multiple methods over time.
What should I ask a trauma therapist during an initial contact?
Ask which trauma-specific modalities they use, how they handle crises or safety planning in online work, and what to expect in early sessions. Inquire about experience with your trauma type and any accommodations you might need. Clarify session format and communication preferences so you can assess fit before starting therapy.
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