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LMFT Therapists Available in North Port

This page lists LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) providers available to clients in North Port. Use it if you want therapists who are licensed in Florida and work with relationships, couples, families, or individual concerns from a systems perspective. Compare each therapist’s areas of focus, therapeutic approaches, experience with specific issues, and session format. Remember a Florida licence covers the whole state, so therapists on this page are available to clients across Florida, including North Port, without needing a local office.

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  1. 1. 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

  2. 2. Nita Scott, LMFT

    30 years in practice · English · Female

    Relationship-focused therapy with seasoned support

    Works with Family · Intimacy-related issues · Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT

    Continue with Nita Online sessions

  3. 3. Julian Echeverry, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English, Spanish · Male

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

    Continue with Julian Online sessions

  4. 4. 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

  5. 5. 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

  6. 6. 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

  7. 7. 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

  8. 8. 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

  9. 9. 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

  10. 10. Sheila Bellamy, LMFT

    23 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMFT for relationships and well-being

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

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method

    Continue with Sheila Online sessions

  11. 11. 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

  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. 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

  14. 14. 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

  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 North Port

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 North Port 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 North Port

North Port has a population of about 74,793. 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 can an LMFT help with compared to other therapist types?

An LMFT focuses on relationships and family dynamics, including couples counseling, parenting challenges, blended families, and communication patterns. They also treat individual issues that affect relationships, like anxiety or grief. If your concerns center on interactions with a partner or family, an LMFT’s training in systems and relational approaches can be particularly relevant.

How do I choose between LMFTs listed here for couples work in North Port?

Look for therapists who list couples therapy or relationship work as a primary focus, and note the approaches they use (for example, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, or systemic family therapy). Also compare their stated specialties, experience with issues similar to yours, and the session formats they offer to find a fit for your needs.

Are these LMFTs licensed to provide services to North Port residents?

Yes. Each therapist listed holds a Florida license, which covers practice across the state. That means they are able to provide online services to clients in North Port. If you have questions about how they work or whether they accept new clients, contact the therapist directly through their listed profile.

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