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LMFT Therapists Available in Sarasota

This page lists licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) available to clients in Sarasota who prefer online therapy. Use it if you want to compare therapists by specialties, therapy approaches, years of experience, and client focus areas such as couples work, family systems, parenting, or relationship issues. Note that a Florida license covers the whole state, so therapists listed here can work with you in Sarasota regardless of where they are based. Read each profile to see who matches your needs, then contact the therapist directly to learn more about their approach and fit.

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  1. 1. Dr. Kathleen "Kathy" Meeks, LMFT

    13 years in practice · English · Female

    Relationship and intimacy-focused care with a holistic lens

    Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

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  2. 2. John Brennan, LMFT

    4 years in practice · English · Male

    Florida LMFT specializing in families and relationships

    Works with Parenting · Anger · ADHD · Stress, Anxiety · Relationship

    Approaches Motivational Interviewing · Solution-Focused Therapy · Internal Family Systems

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  3. 3. Brett Rhoden, LMFT

    50 years in practice · English · Male

    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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  4. 4. Yvonne King, LMFT

    18 years in practice · English · Female

    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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  5. 5. Orlando Garcia, LMFT

    29 years in practice · English, Spanish · Male

    Experienced Florida LMFT specializing in relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

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  6. 6. Julian Echeverry, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English, Spanish · Male

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

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  7. 7. Jean-Michael Bouciquot, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Male

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

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  8. 8. Vivian Pazos, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Licensed Florida LMFT specializing in relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Vivian Online sessions

  9. 9. David Grimm, LMFT

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced Florida LMFT focused on relationships and coping

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Coping with life changes

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  10. 10. Natasha Smith, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMFT guiding families and individuals

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting

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  11. 11. Dr. Melinda Lawless Coker, LMFT

    32 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced family and trauma-informed therapist

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  12. 12. Elizabeth Santilli, LMFT

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMFT for anxiety, family, and self-esteem care

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem

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  13. 13. Michael Flatley, LMFT

    24 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for anxiety, relationships, and family life

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Self esteem

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

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  14. 14. Kaley Melville, LMFT

    6 years in practice · English · Female

    Collaborative therapy for change, resilience, and connection

    Works with Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Coaching

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  15. 15. Ilysa Strassler, LMFT

    6 years in practice · English · Female

    Supportive therapy for anxiety, relationships, and self-worth

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem

    Continue with Ilysa Online sessions

About marriage and family therapist therapy for people in Sarasota

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 Sarasota can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

174 therapists match this page, all of whom name marriage and family therapist 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 Sarasota

Sarasota has a population of about 54,842. 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

What does an LMFT specialize in and how is that different from other therapists?

An LMFT focuses on relationships and family systems, including couples, parents, children, and extended family dynamics. They often work with interaction patterns, communication, and system-level change. This differs from therapists who may focus more on individual diagnosis or symptom management. Look for LMFTs when relational issues are central to your concerns.

Can I work with an LMFT listed here if I live in Sarasota but want online sessions?

Yes. Therapists on this page hold a Florida license, which covers the whole state, so they can provide online services to clients in Sarasota. Confirm with a therapist directly that they offer online sessions and that their approach fits your needs before beginning.

What should I compare when choosing an LMFT for couples or family therapy?

Compare therapists by their experience with couples or family cases, specific models they use (for example, EFT, Bowenian, or structural family therapy), client focus (teen, blended families, divorce mediation), and session format. Read profiles for the best fit and contact therapists to ask about their work style and goals for therapy.

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