Family Therapists Available in Tallahassee
This page lists mental health professionals who work with families and are available to clients in Tallahassee. Use it if you want someone who focuses on family dynamics, parenting, couple relationships, blended families, or communication patterns. Compare each profile for their listed approaches, population focus, and experience with issues like co-parenting or childhood transitions. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so a provider’s physical location inside Florida does not limit whether they can accept clients in Tallahassee. Look for clear descriptions of what they treat and how they describe family work.
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1. Lindsey Thorp, LCSW
Support for anxiety, relationships, and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Career · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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2. Dr. Sarita Schapiro, FL Psychologist
Practical solution-focused Florida psychologist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Grief · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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3. Fred Sacklow, LCSW
Experienced Florida LCSW for complex emotional challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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4. Richard Whitton, LMHC
Support for anxiety, mood, and addiction concerns
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Bipolar · Depression · Family
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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5. Jennifer King-Fields, LCSW
Practical support for anxiety, focus, and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · ADHD
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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6. Alexander McAllister, LMHC
Florida LMHC for stress and depression
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Addictions · LGBT · Relationship
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7. 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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8. 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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9. Elizabeth Santilli, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for anxiety, family, and self-esteem care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
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10. Shelly Wilson, LCSW
Compassionate Florida LCSW supporting parenting and personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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11. Stephen Herz, LMHC
LMHC specializing in addiction and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Depression · LGBT · Relationship
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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12. Paul Sohr, LMHC
Florida LMHC focused on strengths
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method
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13. Michael Hutchinson, LMHC
Trauma-informed Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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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14. Rev. Jessica Conti, LMHC
Holistic LMHC supporting mind-body healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Eating · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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15. 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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About family therapy for people in Tallahassee
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 Tallahassee can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,570 therapists match this page, all of whom name family 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 Tallahassee
Tallahassee has a population of about 196,169. 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 provider who specifically helps with co-parenting after separation?
Look for descriptions that mention co-parenting, custody transitions, boundary setting, and communication strategies. Check whether they list experience working with split households or legal professionals. Pay attention to therapeutic approaches that address family systems and parenting plans. Compare profiles to find a match in tone and stated focus rather than location.
Can a provider licensed in Florida work with my whole family if members are in different parts of the state?
Yes. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so providers on this page can offer services to family members anywhere in Florida. Verify in each profile whether they accept multiple family members in a single case and how they handle sessions when participants are in different places.
What signs should I look for to know a provider is skilled in managing conflict between parents and children?
Search profiles for phrases like family therapy, parent-child interaction, behavioral interventions, attachment work, or trauma-informed parenting. Also note mention of age ranges served and methods for de-escalation or communication training. These details indicate experience addressing parent-child conflict without relying on location-based information.
Other reasons people in Tallahassee look for a therapist
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- Trauma therapists in Tallahassee
- Grief therapists in Tallahassee
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- LMHC therapists in Tallahassee
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