Trauma Therapists Available in Jacksonville
This page is for adults and caregivers in Jacksonville looking for online therapists who specialize in trauma. Use it to compare therapists’ training, therapy approaches, communication style, and the kinds of trauma they treat. All therapists listed hold a Florida license, which covers the whole state, so where you live in Florida is not a barrier. Read profiles to match your needs, note any trauma-specific methods mentioned, and contact therapists to ask about fit, experience, and how they approach safety and stabilization work.
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1. 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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2. Heather Bering, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in trauma and relationships
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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3. 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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4. Shannon Salgado, LMFT
Strengths-based therapy for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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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. Ladonna Williams, LMHC
Florida LMHC with 20 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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7. Hyacinth Thompson, LMHC
Support for anxiety, anger, and depression
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Trauma and abuse · Parenting
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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8. Nixalys Vega, LMHC
Bilingual LMHC for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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9. Mariana Mackinnon, LCSW
Support for life transitions and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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10. Opree Joyner, LCSW
Compassionate, client-centered therapy for lasting change
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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11. Wendy Dunn, LMHC
Compassionate Florida counselor for anxiety, trauma, and change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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12. Christy Hinnant, LMHC
LMHC supporting resilience and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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13. Natalie Talpesh, LCSW
Support for anxiety, relationships, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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14. Dr. Jo Ann Lee, FL Psychologist
Video-based therapy focused on practical change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Anger · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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15. Joshua Plantz, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in addiction and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · Coaching
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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About trauma therapy for people in Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville
Jacksonville has a population of about 949,611. 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 trauma therapist from this list?
Look at each profile’s stated trauma training and therapy approaches, such as EMDR, CPT, or trauma-focused CBT. Compare descriptions of how they work with safety, grounding, and stabilization. Consider communication style, whether they mention working with complex or single-incident trauma, and any populations they serve. Reach out to ask questions about fit and approach.
What questions should I ask a therapist about trauma-focused care during an initial contact?
Ask about their experience treating the type of trauma you have, specific methods they use, how they handle crises, and their approach to pacing and safety. Ask whether they incorporate stabilization skills before memory work, and what progress indicators they use. Use answers to judge whether their style feels safe and respectful to you.
Can someone in Jacksonville access trauma services from these therapists if they need crisis support nearby?
Yes, therapists listed are licensed in Florida and provide online care to clients in Jacksonville. If you have immediate safety concerns or are in crisis, contact local emergency services or crisis lines in Jacksonville. Ask a therapist you contact how they handle emergencies and whether they can help develop a local safety plan.
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