Trauma Therapists Available in Miami
This page lists therapists who work with trauma and are available to clients in Miami. It is for people looking for online trauma-focused care and who want to compare clinicians by therapy approaches, specializations, and experience with PTSD, complex trauma, or childhood abuse. Look for practitioners who note trauma-specific modalities such as EMDR, CBT for trauma, or somatic therapies. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so a therapist’s listed availability to clients in Miami does not require local office visits or limit who they can see within Florida.
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1. Stephanie Rosenberg, LCSW
Florida LCSW for stress, trauma, and transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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2. Lisa Westcoat, LMHC
Florida LMHC experienced in trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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3. 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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4. Robert Shackelford, LMFT
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)
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5. Patricia Roebuck, LMHC
Support for meaningful change and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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6. 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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7. 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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8. Melissa Cooper, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in stress and family care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Compassion fatigue · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. Rene Garcell, LCSW
Client-centered support through life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression
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10. Claudette Gaynor, LMHC
Client-centered LMHC for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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11. 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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12. Joy Townsend, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing
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13. Jarretta Mahalko, LCSW, CSW
Compassionate therapy for stress, trauma, and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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14. 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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15. Richard Williams, LMHC
Support for trauma, stress, and lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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About trauma therapy for people in Miami
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 Miami 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 Miami
Miami has a population of about 442,241. 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 know if a therapist on this list has trauma-specific training?
Check each therapist’s profile for mentions of trauma-focused modalities, certifications, or stated experience with PTSD and complex trauma. Look for specific approaches like EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, or somatic therapies, and read their descriptions to see whether they mention working with survivors of abuse, veterans, or other trauma-affected groups.
Can these therapists support crisis situations or recent traumatic events?
Profiles may indicate whether a therapist has experience with crisis intervention or acute trauma, but they do not guarantee immediate crisis care. If you are in danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services. Use this directory to find a clinician for scheduled online trauma treatment rather than an emergency response.
What should I compare when choosing a trauma therapist available to clients in Miami?
Compare the clinician’s stated trauma approaches, years of experience with specific trauma types, and whether they note work with related issues like anxiety, depression, or substance use. Consider therapeutic style, session format (video or phone), and any populations they list, such as adults, adolescents, or first responders, to find the best fit for your needs.
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