Relationship Therapists Available in Fort Myers
This page lists therapists who work with relationship issues and are available to clients in Fort Myers. Use it if you want to compare clinicians who help with couples conflicts, communication problems, dating challenges, or family relationship stress. Look at each therapist’s stated approaches, specialties, and whether they mention couples or individual relationship work. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so therapists listed here can work with clients in Fort Myers regardless of where they are inside Florida.
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1. Dr. Daniella Jackson, LMHC
Addiction and relationship-focused therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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2. Dr. Peter Sutphen, FL Psychologist
Florida psychologist for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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3. Rosemary Holderman, LCSW
Florida LCSW with 40 years' experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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4. Lorna Black, LMHC
Experienced LMHC for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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5. Jamie Farhat, LMHC
Trauma-informed counselor focused on rebuilding self-worth
Works with LGBT · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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6. 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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7. Marie Pierre-Canel, LMHC
Culturally responsive support for life and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Coping with life changes · Trauma and abuse
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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8. 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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9. Iliana Prieto, LMFT
Spanish-speaking LMFT specializing in family care
Works with Relationship · Family · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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10. Brett Rhoden, LMFT
Experienced Florida LMFT for relationships and recovery
Works with Relationship · Parenting · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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11. Dr. Titus Tucker, LICSW, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Grief · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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12. Yvonne Ricketts, LMHC
Compassionate Florida LMHC for families
Works with Family · Grief · Parenting · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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13. Barbara Hamberg, LMHC
LMHC supporting individuals with stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
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14. Althea Fraser, LCSW
Strengths-based support for life’s toughest transitions
Works with Grief · Self esteem · Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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15. 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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About relationship therapy for people in Fort Myers
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 Fort Myers can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,880 therapists match this page, all of whom name relationship 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 Fort Myers
Fort Myers has a population of about 86,395. 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 couples communication and conflict?
Many therapists who list relationship work focus on communication skills, conflict resolution, and rebuilding trust. Check each profile for specific approaches like emotionally focused therapy, Gottman-informed methods, or behavioral strategies. Read their descriptions to see if they mention couples work, relationship patterns, or techniques you want to try.
Do these therapists work with both couples and individuals on relationship issues?
Some therapists work exclusively with couples, while others offer individual therapy focused on relationship patterns and personal attachment styles. Profiles usually state whether a clinician accepts couples, individuals, or both. Compare those notes to match your preference for joint or solo sessions addressing relationship concerns.
What should I compare when choosing a therapist for relationship problems?
Compare stated specialties (couples therapy, infidelity, premarital counseling), therapeutic approaches, experience with specific issues like parenting or blended families, and whether they mention working with the relationship stage you’re in. Also look for notes on session format, language, and any population focus that fits your needs.
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