Trauma Therapists Available in North Port
This page is for people in North Port looking for therapists who work with trauma and who are available to clients in Florida. Use it to compare clinicians’ approaches, specializations, and the kinds of trauma they treat. Look for notes on modalities, experience with specific issues like PTSD or complex trauma, and whether they offer short-term or ongoing care. Remember that a Florida licence covers the whole state, so therapists listed here can work with clients in North Port even if they do not practice from a local office.
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1. 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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2. Caroline Roach, LCSW
Strengths-based support for life’s hardest seasons
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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3. Sharonda Fleming, LMHC
Florida LMHC for anxiety and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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4. Matthew Mulock, LCSW
Trauma-informed therapy with practical tools
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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5. Myhosi "Josie" Ashton, LMHC
Trauma-informed Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Bipolar
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6. Teresa Horldt, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in addiction and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Relationship · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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7. 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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8. Lisa Westcoat, LMHC
Florida LMHC experienced in trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. 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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10. Daniela Venanzetti, LCSW
Strengths-based support for life’s hardest transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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11. Andrea Baker, LMHC
Support for life transitions and emotional resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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12. Roseanne Jackson, LCSW, LCSW-R
Compassionate therapy for life transitions and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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13. Shane Davis, LMHC
Support for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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14. Tammy Horn, LMHC
Practical, hopeful counseling tailored to you
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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15. Athina Smalios, LCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding trauma recovery and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Self esteem
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing · Solution-Focused Therapy
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About trauma therapy for people in North Port
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 North Port 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 North Port
North Port has a population of about 74,793. 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?
Start by checking each therapist’s stated approaches, such as EMDR, CPT, or somatic therapies. Compare notes on the types of trauma they treat, their populations (teens, adults, veterans), and whether they mention crisis or stabilization work. Use initial consultations to assess fit, boundaries, and communication style before committing to ongoing sessions.
What questions should I ask a trauma therapist during an initial call?
Ask about their experience with your specific kind of trauma, typical session structure, and how they handle strong emotional reactions. Inquire about safety planning, any preparatory work they use, and how they measure progress. Clarify their communication policies and what to expect between sessions.
How can I tell if a therapist specializes in complex or developmental trauma?
Look for language that mentions long-term patterns, attachment issues, repeated interpersonal harm, or developmental origins. Therapists often note training in relational, attachment-based, or phase-oriented therapies. Descriptions that include stabilization, pacing, and integration suggest experience with complex trauma rather than brief, exposure-only approaches.
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