Grief Therapists Available in Fort Myers
This page is for people in Fort Myers seeking online therapists who specialize in grief. Use it to compare therapists’ approaches, treatment focus, and professional credentials to find someone who fits your needs. Look for clinicians who list experience with bereavement, loss, complicated grief, or related trauma and life transitions. A Florida license covers the whole state, so therapists available to clients in Fort Myers can work with you regardless of where you are in Florida. Read profile summaries and therapy styles to narrow your choices before contacting a clinician for an initial conversation.
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1. Lisa Lionelli, LMHC
Support for healing, growth, and meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
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2. Ladonna Williams, LMHC
Florida LMHC with 20 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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3. Felicity Palma, LPCC, LMHC
Compassionate therapy for growth and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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4. David Powell, LCSW
LCSW guiding clients through life challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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5. Kathleen Wakefield , LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor helping life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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6. Beth Cutler, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in relationships and addictions
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Anger
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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7. Judith (Judy) Durdan, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · Relationship
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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8. Beth Chassin, LCSW
Support for relationships, grief, and life transitions
Works with Relationship · Family · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
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9. Donna Maso, LCSW
Experienced LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Anger
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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10. Waitus Carter, LCSW
Support for grief, confidence, and change
Works with Grief · Self esteem · Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship
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11. Bonnie Christensen, LMHC
Support for the dependable person who feels depleted
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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12. Dr. Ravyn Rooney, LCSW
Support for change, stress, and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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13. Joseph Setchel, LMHC, LCMHC
Joseph Setchel, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD · Addictions
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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14. Melissa Cooper, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in stress and family care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Compassion fatigue · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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15. Jorge Rivas-Carrillo, LCSW
Support for anxiety, grief, and personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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About grief therapy for people in Fort Myers
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 Myers can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,552 therapists match this page, all of whom name grief 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 Myers
Fort Myers has a population of about 86,395. 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 an online grief therapist is a good fit for losing a spouse or partner?
Look for therapists who mention experience with bereavement after the loss of a partner, and who describe specific methods such as narrative work, meaning-making, or couples-focused grief therapy. Check their stated approach to complicated grief and whether they note comfort with issues like anniversaries, role changes, or managing shared responsibilities.
Can I work with a grief therapist in Florida if I live in Fort Myers but travel frequently?
Yes. A Florida license covers the whole state, so therapists listed as available to clients in Fort Myers can continue seeing you while you travel inside Florida. Confirm with the clinician about any limits on providing services when you are temporarily outside the state or if your travel includes other jurisdictions.
What differences should I compare between therapists who list grief as a specialty?
Compare their therapeutic orientation (for example, CBT, EMDR, meaning-centered therapy), experience with types of loss, and whether they mention working with trauma or complicated grief. Also check session format preferences, communication style, and any descriptions of what early sessions focus on to see which approach feels right for you.
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