Trauma Therapists Available in Lakeland
This page lists therapists licensed in Florida who work with trauma and are available to clients in Lakeland. Use it if you want to compare therapists’ approaches, specialities, and stated areas of focus. Look for providers who describe experience with trauma types that match your needs, such as PTSD, complex trauma, or recent traumatic events. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so a therapist’s availability to Lakeland residents is not limited by their city of residence. Review profiles to find a clinician whose methods and communication style fit what you prefer.
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1. Sarah Cooper, LMHC
Support for anxiety, relationships, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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2. Margo Sunday, LCSW
LCSW supporting recovery and life transitions
Works with Addictions · Family · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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3. Shelly Wilson, LCSW
Compassionate Florida LCSW supporting parenting and personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. Jamicia Harley, LMHC
Compassionate Florida LMHC for anxiety and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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8. Lynda Wright, LCSW
Florida LCSW focused on trauma and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Addictions
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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9. Anita Scarborough, LMHC
Warm, evidence-based support for anxiety, trauma, and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Bipolar · Depression
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10. Latrice Scott, LMHC, LPC
Support for change, clarity, and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes · Addictions
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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11. 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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12. Natasha Smith, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT guiding families and individuals
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting
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13. Betty Lustig, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in anxiety and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Depression · Family
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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14. 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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15. Julian Laverde, LMHC
Support for anxiety, trauma, and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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About trauma therapy for people in Lakeland
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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland
Lakeland has a population of about 112,641. 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 therapists who list trauma as a specialty?
Start by noting the specific trauma approaches they mention, like EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, or somatic therapy. Look for descriptions of the populations they work with (adults, teens, veterans). Consider communication style, session format, and whether they mention working with co-occurring issues such as anxiety or substance use. Use initial contact to ask about their typical treatment focus for trauma.
Can therapists on this page help with long-term effects of childhood trauma?
Yes, many therapists who work with trauma include treatment for long-term effects of childhood trauma. Profiles often state experience with complex or developmental trauma and list approaches used for longer-term work. When comparing, check for mention of attachment work, integration-focused therapies, or therapies adapted for chronic trauma to find a fit for ongoing recovery needs.
What information should I ask about in a first message to a trauma therapist?
In your first message, briefly state that you are seeking help for trauma and note the type (if comfortable). Ask about their experience with similar trauma, the therapies they use, and how they approach safety and pacing. You can also ask about session format and communication methods to make sure their practice aligns with your needs.
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