Parenting Therapists Available in Winter Haven
This page lists therapists who work with parenting and are available to clients in Winter Haven. Use it if you’re looking for help with parenting stress, co-parenting, child behavior, or supporting your child’s emotional needs. Compare therapists’ areas of focus, approaches, experience with different ages, and any notes about virtual work. Remember a Florida licence covers the whole state, so a therapist’s location inside Florida is not a barrier to working with you online.
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1. David Shirly, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Anger · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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2. Donna Maso, LCSW
Experienced LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Anger
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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3. 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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4. Waitus Carter, LCSW
Support for grief, confidence, and change
Works with Grief · Self esteem · Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship
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5. Michelle Johnson, LCSW
Steady support for stress, parenting, and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Anger · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
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6. Steven Carlson, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW with 40 years' experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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7. Odalys De Armas, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC for individuals and parents
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Depression · Family · Grief
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8. Marylise Zwarts, LMHC
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) · Psychodynamic Therapy
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9. Kristen Smith, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC supporting healing
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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10. Nancy Arnovits, LCSW
Experienced LCSW for trauma and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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11. 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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12. Dr. Kathleen "Kathy" Meeks, LMFT
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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13. Patricia Dye, LMHC
Florida LMHC supporting LGBTQ+ and trauma recovery
Works with LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Depression
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14. Dr. Douglass Lobo, LMHC
Experienced support for youth and families
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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15. 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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About parenting therapy for people in Winter Haven
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 Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven
Winter Haven has a population of about 49,219. 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
Can these therapists help with parenting a child who has behavioral challenges?
Yes, many therapists who work with parenting list behavioral challenges among their specialties. Look for clinicians who mention experience with children’s behavior, parent coaching, or behavior management strategies. Check each therapist’s profile for their stated approaches and the age ranges they support to find a good fit for your child’s needs.
How do I choose between therapists who offer parent coaching versus family therapy?
Parent coaching usually focuses on practical strategies and skill-building for caregivers. Family therapy often addresses relationships and patterns within the whole household. Compare profiles for stated goals, methods, and whether they emphasize short-term coaching or broader family systems work to decide which aligns with what you want to change.
Are these therapists able to support parents through co-parenting after separation?
Many parenting-focused therapists list co-parenting support as part of their work. Look for those who note experience with communication planning, conflict reduction, and setting boundaries between households. Read profiles carefully to see if they mention working with separated or divorced parents and whether they support joint or individual sessions.
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