Parenting Therapists Available in Sarasota
This page lists therapists who work with parenting and are available to clients in Sarasota. Use it if you want a therapist who focuses on parenting challenges, parent-child relationships, co-parenting, or behavior guidance. Compare specialties, therapy approaches, age groups served, and whether they work with individuals, couples, or families. All listed clinicians hold a Florida license, which covers the whole state, so being elsewhere in Florida is not a barrier to working with them online.
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1. 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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2. Tunjua Nathaniel, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC for relational and emotional care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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3. Samantha Schwartz, LCSW
Florida LCSW guiding healing and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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4. Odalys De Armas, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC for individuals and parents
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Depression · Family · Grief
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5. Cheryl Breining, LCSW
Support for change, confidence, and calmer days
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · ADHD
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6. Sharon Ehrlich, LCSW
Steady, compassionate support for growth and connection
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Mindfulness Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy
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7. David Grimm, LMFT
Experienced Florida LMFT focused on relationships and coping
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Coping with life changes
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8. Porsha Coates, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Coaching · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Hypnotherapy
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9. Dr. Melinda Lawless Coker, LMFT
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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10. Kim Conradson, LMHC
Licensed LMHC with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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11. Dr. Sherry Acosta, LMHC
Licensed LMHC supporting relationships and growth
Works with Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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12. Margaret Mortensen, FL Psychologist
Experienced psychologist offering compassionate, practical support
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Eating · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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13. Janet Angueira, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Imago Relationship Therapy
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14. Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer, LCSW
Holistic LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression · LGBT
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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15. Genee Tinsley , LMHC
LMHC supporting emotional and relational growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Anger · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About parenting 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.
1,275 therapists match this page, all of whom name parenting 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
How do I choose a therapist who focuses on parenting issues?
Look for therapists who specify parenting, parent-child relationships, or family systems in their specialties. Compare the age ranges they work with, their stated approaches (for example, behavioral, attachment, or emotion-focused), and whether they offer individual, couple, or family sessions to match your needs.
Can a parenting therapist help with co-parenting after separation?
Many therapists who work with parenting list co-parenting support among their services. They can help with communication strategies, boundaries, and parenting plans. Check each therapist’s profile to see if co-parenting, separation, or blended-family issues are included in their specialties.
What should I ask a therapist during an initial contact about parenting support?
Ask about their experience with issues like toddler defiance, school-age behavior, teen conflict, or special needs. Inquire about their typical goals for parenting work, whether they involve children in sessions, and how they support consistency between caregivers.
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