Trauma-Focused Therapy Therapists Licensed in Florida
This page lists therapists in Florida who include Trauma-Focused Therapy among their approaches. It is for people seeking clinicians who specifically work with trauma symptoms, PTSD, or related stress responses. Compare clinicians by therapy style, populations served, and stated specialties. Note that a Florida licence covers the whole state, so the city you live in is not a barrier to working with any therapist listed here. Use the profiles to find therapists whose methods and client focus match your needs before contacting them.
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1. Ashley Irish, LCSW
Practical, evidence-based support for lasting change
Works with ADHD
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2. Lisa Maulding Anthony, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC supporting healing and resilience
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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3. Bridgit DeLisle-Daley, LCSW
Compassionate Florida LCSW supporting life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Trauma and abuse
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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4. Vanessa Seron, LCSW
Practical, strengths-based therapy for real-life change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Anger · Addictions · LGBT
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. April Wales, LMHC
Warm LMHC supporting stress and focus
Works with Stress, Anxiety · ADHD · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief
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6. Karen Cino, LCSW
Support for change, confidence, and healthier relationships
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Career · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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7. Joel Brooks, LCSW
LCSW guiding growth through trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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8. Gilberto Bustamante-Ramirez, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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9. Waitus Carter, LCSW
Support for grief, confidence, and change
Works with Grief · Self esteem · Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship
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10. Michael Schwing, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Grief · Anger · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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11. Phyllis Babrove, LCSW
Compassionate Florida LCSW for families and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Grief · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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12. Cheryl Scott, LMHC
Direct, practical counseling for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Hypnotherapy
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13. Lena Longmire Lyons, LMHC
Support for anxiety, mood, and life stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Bipolar · Depression · Addictions · Relationship
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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14. 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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15. Linda Cavett, LMHC
Compassionate support for change and growth
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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About trauma-focused therapy therapy in Florida
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 outside a major metro can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
2,548 therapists match this page, all of whom name trauma-focused therapy 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.
Common questions
What does it mean when a therapist lists Trauma-Focused Therapy among their approaches?
It means the therapist includes methods developed to address traumatic stress and its effects. That can include evidence-based interventions and trauma-informed techniques. Review individual profiles to see which specific modalities they mention, such as EMDR, TF-CBT, or prolonged exposure, since 'trauma-focused' can cover different practices depending on the clinician.
How should I compare therapists who offer Trauma-Focused Therapy?
Look at the therapist's described techniques, the populations they serve (for example adults, teens, or veterans), and any stated specializations like complex trauma or early-life trauma. Also check session formats they offer and languages spoken. Comparing these details helps you find a clinician whose approach and experience align with your situation.
Are there considerations unique to trauma-focused work I should ask a therapist?
Yes. Ask how they structure trauma treatment, their experience with the specific type of trauma you experienced, and how they handle stabilization and safety. Inquire about pacing, how they measure progress, and whether they integrate other supports such as skills training or coordination with medical providers if relevant.
Trauma-Focused Therapy therapists by city
- Trauma-Focused Therapy therapists in Jacksonville
- Trauma-Focused Therapy therapists in Miami
- Trauma-Focused Therapy therapists in Tampa
- Trauma-Focused Therapy therapists in Orlando
- Trauma-Focused Therapy therapists in St. Petersburg
- Trauma-Focused Therapy therapists in Hialeah
- Trauma-Focused Therapy therapists in Port St. Lucie
- Trauma-Focused Therapy therapists in Tallahassee
- Trauma-Focused Therapy therapists in Cape Coral
- Trauma-Focused Therapy therapists in Fort Lauderdale
- Trauma-Focused Therapy therapists in Pembroke Pines
- Trauma-Focused Therapy therapists in Hollywood
- Trauma-Focused Therapy therapists in Gainesville
- Trauma-Focused Therapy therapists in Miramar
- Trauma-Focused Therapy therapists in Coral Springs
- Trauma-Focused Therapy therapists in Palm Bay
Other focus areas
- Anxiety therapists in Florida
- Depression therapists in Florida
- Self-Esteem therapists in Florida
- Relationship therapists in Florida
- Life Changes therapists in Florida
- Trauma therapists in Florida
- Grief therapists in Florida
- Family therapists in Florida
- Parenting therapists in Florida
- Anger therapists in Florida
- Career therapists in Florida
- CBT therapists in Florida
- Client-Centered Therapy therapists in Florida
- Solution-Focused Therapy therapists in Florida
- Mindfulness Therapy therapists in Florida
- Motivational Interviewing therapists in Florida
- DBT therapists in Florida
- Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Florida
- Attachment-Based Therapy therapists in Florida