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LMFT Therapists Available in Melbourne

This page lists licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT) who are available to clients in Melbourne. Use this directory if you want therapists who focus on relationships, couples, family dynamics, parenting, or systems work. Compare specialties, therapy approaches, experience with age groups, and whether they offer couples or family sessions. Remember a Florida licence covers the whole state, so being available to clients in Melbourne does not mean the clinician is based in that city. Review profiles to find someone whose approaches and focus match your needs before reaching out.

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  1. 1. 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

  2. 2. 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

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  3. 3. Dr. Melinda Lawless Coker, LMFT

    32 years in practice · English · Female

    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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  4. 4. Brett Rhoden, LMFT

    50 years in practice · English · Male

    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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  5. 5. Ilysa Strassler, LMFT

    6 years in practice · English · Female

    Supportive therapy for anxiety, relationships, and self-worth

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

    Continue with Ilysa Online sessions

  6. 6. 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

  7. 7. Natasha Smith, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMFT guiding families and individuals

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting

    Continue with Natasha Online sessions

  8. 8. Ebony McCray-Holmes, LMFT

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy

    Continue with Ebony Online sessions

  9. 9. 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

  10. 10. 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

  11. 11. 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

  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. 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

  14. 14. Orlando Garcia, LMFT

    29 years in practice · English, Spanish · Male

    Experienced Florida LMFT specializing in relationships

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

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

    Continue with Orlando Online sessions

  15. 15. 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

About marriage and family therapist therapy for people in Melbourne

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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne

Melbourne has a population of about 84,678. 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 is an LMFT and how is that different from other mental health licenses?

An LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) specializes in relationships and family systems. They often treat couples, families, and relationship issues alongside individual concerns. Other licenses, like LCSW or psychologist, may focus more on individual therapy, clinical diagnosis, or different theoretical models. Match the therapist’s training to the issues you want to address.

Can LMFTs help with parenting and blended-family challenges for people in Melbourne?

Yes. LMFTs often work with parenting, co-parenting after separation, stepparent and blended-family dynamics, and communication patterns. Look for clinicians who list parenting support, family transitions, or stepfamily work among their specialties. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so availability to Melbourne clients does not imply local office presence.

How do I compare LMFT profiles when choosing someone available to Melbourne clients?

Compare stated specialties (couples, family, parenting), therapy approaches (e.g., EFT, CBT, systemic), experience with your issue or age group, and whether they offer conjoint or family sessions. Read profile descriptions for comfort with relationship trauma, infidelity, or life-stage transitions. Use that info to decide who to contact for an initial conversation.

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