Trauma Therapists Available in Fort Myers
This page is for adults in Fort Myers looking for online trauma therapy from professionals licensed in Florida. Compare clinicians by their therapy approaches, experience with trauma-specific methods, and the populations they serve (for example, veterans, survivors of abuse, or people with complex PTSD). A Florida license covers the whole state, so you can work with any clinician listed here regardless of where you are in Florida. Use the profiles to find therapists who match your needs and treatment goals, then contact them to ask about their approach and whether they feel like a good fit for you.
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1. Susan Josephson, LMHC
Florida LMHC with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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2. 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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3. Felicity Palma, LPCC, LMHC
Compassionate therapy for growth and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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4. Lynda Wright, LCSW
Florida LCSW focused on trauma and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Addictions
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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5. 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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6. Paul Zukas, LISW, LCSW
Support for stress, grief, and lasting self-confidence
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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7. 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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8. 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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9. Dr. Mary Torok, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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10. 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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11. Geneva Comeau, LMHC
Compassionate Florida LMHC for anxiety and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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12. Donald Patton, LMHC
Florida LMHC for stress and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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13. Ruth Auguste, LCSW
Compassionate support for anxiety, trauma, and self-worth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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14. Abraham Knowles, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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15. Anthia Casanova, LMHC
Florida LMHC guiding personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Self esteem · Bipolar
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About trauma 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.
1,734 therapists match this page, all of whom name trauma 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
How do I choose between trauma therapists listed here?
Look at each clinician’s stated trauma modalities (such as EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, or somatic therapies), experience with your specific trauma type, and the age groups they treat. Consider how they describe their approach and whether they mention working with symptoms like flashbacks or hypervigilance. Reach out to ask any questions that matter to you before starting.
Can therapists on this page help with complex or long-term trauma?
Many clinicians on this list note whether they work with complex or chronic trauma and the approaches they use for longer-term care. Check profiles for mention of phased treatment, stabilization skills, and experience with attachment or developmental trauma. Contact a clinician to discuss whether their style matches the longer-term work you expect to need.
What should I ask a clinician before beginning trauma therapy online?
Ask about their trauma-specific training, typical treatment methods, and how they handle crises or strong emotional reactions in online sessions. Inquire whether they have experience with your trauma type and with working remotely. You can also ask about session structure, communication methods, and whether they recommend any preparatory steps before starting treatment.
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