Florida Therapy Finder

Therapists licensed in Florida, available online across the state

LMFT Therapists Available in Lakeland

This page lists licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) who are available to clients in Lakeland. Use it if you want a therapist trained to work with couples, families, and relationship issues, as well as individual concerns. Compare specialties, treatment approaches, experience with life stages, and whether they offer teletherapy. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so a therapist’s availability to Lakeland residents is not limited by where they live.

This is a partner link. We will earn a commission if you sign up through it, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.

  1. 1. Kaley Melville, LMFT

    6 years in practice · English · Female

    Collaborative therapy for change, resilience, and connection

    Works with Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Coaching

    Continue with Kaley Online sessions

  2. 2. Dr. Kathleen "Kathy" Meeks, LMFT

    13 years in practice · English · Female

    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

    Continue with Dr. Online sessions

  3. 3. Vivian Pazos, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Licensed Florida LMFT specializing in relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Vivian Online sessions

  4. 4. Shannon Salgado, LMFT

    15 years in practice · English · Female

    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

    Continue with Shannon Online sessions

  5. 5. Crystal Kelly, LMFT

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate, culturally-informed therapy for growth and healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Continue with Crystal Online sessions

  6. 6. Michael Flatley, LMFT

    24 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for anxiety, relationships, and family life

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Self esteem

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

    Continue with Michael Online sessions

  7. 7. Linda Hart, LMFT

    15 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for relationships, growth, and life transitions

    Works with Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Parenting · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Linda Online sessions

  8. 8. Elizabeth Santilli, LMFT

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMFT for anxiety, family, and self-esteem care

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem

    Continue with Elizabeth Online sessions

  9. 9. Jean-Michael Bouciquot, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Male

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Jean-Michael Online sessions

  10. 10. Thomas Corwell, LMHC, LMFT

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced, compassionate support for lasting change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Family

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Gottman Method

    Continue with Thomas Online sessions

  11. 11. Robert Shackelford, LMFT

    10 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for families facing conflict and healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Anger · Self esteem

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Continue with Robert Online sessions

  12. 12. Yvonne King, LMFT

    18 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate Florida marriage and family therapist

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Existential Therapy

    Continue with Yvonne Online sessions

  13. 13. John Brennan, LMFT

    4 years in practice · English · Male

    Florida LMFT specializing in families and relationships

    Works with Parenting · Anger · ADHD · Stress, Anxiety · Relationship

    Approaches Motivational Interviewing · Solution-Focused Therapy · Internal Family Systems

    Continue with John Online sessions

  14. 14. Iliana Prieto, LMFT

    22 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    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)

    Continue with Iliana Online sessions

  15. 15. Heather Richards, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMFT for relationships and identity

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem

    Continue with Heather Online sessions

About marriage and family therapist therapy for people in Lakeland

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 Lakeland can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

174 therapists match this page, all of whom name marriage and family therapist 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 Lakeland

Lakeland has a population of about 112,641. 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

What kinds of relationship issues do LMFTs on this page typically treat?

LMFTs focus on couples and family dynamics, including communication problems, trust issues, parenting conflicts, blended family transitions, and separation or divorce growth. They also address how individual mental health affects relationships. Look at each therapist’s listed specialties and approaches to find one who matches the issues you want to work on.

How do I know if I should choose an LMFT instead of another type of therapist?

Choose an LMFT if your primary concern involves relationship patterns, family systems, or couple therapy. LMFT training emphasizes relational dynamics and systemic interventions. If you need more individual-focused psychotherapy for severe mental illness, you might compare LMFTs with counselors or psychologists to see whose expertise aligns with your goals.

Are the LMFTs on this page able to work with clients in Lakeland remotely?

Yes. Each therapist listed is licensed in Florida and available to clients in Lakeland via online services. Licensing in Florida covers the entire state, so therapists can offer teletherapy to you regardless of where they are based. Check individual profiles for their stated teletherapy methods and client focus.

Other reasons people in Lakeland look for a therapist

Marriage and Family Therapist in nearby cities