Trauma Therapists Available in Melbourne
This page lists therapists who work with trauma and are available to clients in Melbourne. It’s for people looking to compare clinicians by their approaches, specialties, and professional licenses. Look for information about trauma-focused treatments, years of experience with specific issues like PTSD or complex trauma, and any stated modalities such as EMDR or CBT. Remember that a Florida license covers the whole state, so a clinician’s listed availability for Melbourne means you can connect from anywhere in Florida without needing a local office.
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1. Heather Bering, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in trauma 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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2. 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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3. Destiny Sanders, LCSW
Trauma-informed LCSW guiding healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · ADHD
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4. Dedra McIntosh, LCSW
Trauma-informed support for growth and stronger relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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5. Darsell Harris, LMHC
Florida LMHC supporting multicultural and military youth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
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6. Dr. Robert Nolan, LMHC
Supportive therapy grounded in experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Bipolar · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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7. Hyacinth Thompson, LMHC
Support for anxiety, anger, and depression
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Trauma and abuse · Parenting
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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8. 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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9. Joshua Plantz, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in addiction and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · Coaching
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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10. Ebony McCray-Holmes, LMFT
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy
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11. Elizabeth Toback, LMHC
Support for healing, connection, and lasting growth
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Sleeping · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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12. Jessica Langbehn, LCSW
Trauma-focused therapy with a holistic, collaborative approach
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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13. Victoria Naginsky, LMHC, LPCC
Supportive therapy for change, healing, and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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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. George Joseph, LPC, LMHC
Depth-oriented therapy for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About trauma therapy for people in Melbourne
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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne
Melbourne has a population of about 84,678. 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?
Compare clinicians by the trauma modalities they mention, such as EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, or somatic therapies. Look at their stated areas of focus—PTSD, complex trauma, childhood trauma—and any notes about working with specific populations. Consider what approach feels like a fit and reach out to ask about their experience with your particular concerns.
What should I ask about trauma treatment during an initial contact?
Ask how they assess trauma symptoms, which evidence-based methods they use, and how they handle crises or intense sessions. Inquire whether they adapt pace for complex trauma, how they build safety and stabilization, and how they monitor progress. These questions help you gauge whether the clinician’s style and procedures match your needs.
Are there differences in therapist approaches for recent single-incident trauma versus long-term complex trauma?
Yes. Clinicians often use shorter-term, exposure-based or cognitive approaches for single-incident trauma. Complex or long-term trauma typically requires phased treatment focusing first on stabilization and coping skills before intensive processing. Check each clinician’s listed specialties to see which types of trauma they emphasize and how they describe their treatment structure.
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