Life Changes Therapists Available in St. Petersburg
This page is for people in St. Petersburg looking for online therapists who help with major life changes, such as job transitions, divorce, moving, retirement, parenting shifts, or grief. Compare clinicians by their areas of focus, therapy approaches, experience with specific life transitions, and languages spoken. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so being inside Florida is not a barrier when choosing someone who offers online care. Use the listings to find professionals who match your needs, then contact them to ask about their approach and whether they feel like a good fit for your situation.
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1. Darsell Harris, LMHC
Florida LMHC supporting multicultural and military youth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
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2. Megan Young, LMHC
Support for stress, self-esteem, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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3. Dr. Jacqueline Jennette, FL Psychologist
Experienced psychologist for life transitions
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Coping with life changes
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4. Adrienn Nagy, LCSW
Strengths-based therapy for anxiety and mood challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression · Coping with life changes
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5. Kathleen Murphy, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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6. Ann Greco, LMHC
Therapy and coaching for resilient, goal-driven change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes · Coaching
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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7. Lauren Pernell, LMHC
Compassionate Florida LMHC for anxiety and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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8. 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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9. George Vega, LMHC
Support for change with compassion
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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10. Natalia Coss, LMHC
Multicultural, person-centered counseling for healing and change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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11. Kaley Melville, LMFT
Collaborative therapy for change, resilience, and connection
Works with Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Coaching
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12. 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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13. Clarissa Davis, LPC-MHSP, LMHC
Warm, solution-focused support for life challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Anger · Career · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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14. Beth Cutler, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in relationships and addictions
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Anger
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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15. Lucia Stanfield, LMHC
Grounded, compassionate support for lasting change
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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About life changes therapy for people in St. Petersburg
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 St. Petersburg can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,955 therapists match this page, all of whom name life changes 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 St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg has a population of about 258,308. 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 among therapists who specialize in life changes?
Look for descriptions that mention the types of transitions they handle, such as career change, divorce, or caregiving. Compare therapy approaches (CBT, narrative therapy, solution-focused work), communication style, and whether they mention coping, decision-making, or adjustment support. Reach out to ask how they structure short-term versus ongoing work for transitions.
Can I work with a therapist listed here if I live in St. Petersburg but prefer only online sessions?
Yes. All clinicians on this page are available to clients in St. Petersburg and are licensed in Florida, which covers the whole state. Confirm with the clinician that they offer fully online sessions and ask about the platforms or formats they use before scheduling.
What should I ask during an initial contact if my main concern is handling a major life change?
Ask how they assess and prioritize stressors during transitions, what strategies they use to build resilience and decision-making, and whether they offer short-term plans focused on adjustment. Also ask about their experience with your specific type of change and what typical goals they set with clients in similar situations.
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