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LMFT Therapists Available in Ocala

This page is for people in Ocala looking for licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) who offer online services to clients in Florida. Use this directory to compare clinicians by specialty, therapy approaches, populations served, and communication style. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so you can work with any LMFT listed here even if you are in Ocala. Read each profile for details about focus areas such as couples therapy, family systems, adolescent issues, or blended-family concerns, and choose someone whose approach and experience match your needs.

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  1. 1. 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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  2. 2. 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

  3. 3. 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

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  4. 4. 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

  5. 5. 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

  6. 6. 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

  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. 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

  9. 9. 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

  10. 10. 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

  11. 11. 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

  12. 12. 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

  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. 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

  15. 15. 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

About marriage and family therapist therapy for people in Ocala

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 Ocala 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 Ocala

Ocala has a population of about 63,591. 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 does an LMFT do compared with other mental health professionals?

An LMFT specializes in relationships and family systems. They often focus on couples, parent-child dynamics, and broader family interactions. Compared with individual-focused clinicians, LMFTs commonly use systemic approaches that look at patterns among people. Look at therapist profiles to see whether they emphasize couples therapy, family sessions, or individual work within relational contexts.

Can an LMFT help with parenting challenges and blended-family issues in Ocala?

Yes. Many LMFTs list parenting, co-parenting after separation, stepfamily transitions, and discipline strategies as areas of focus. Because a Florida licence covers the whole state, LMFTs available here can work online with clients in Ocala. Check profiles for specific experience with children’s ages, custody arrangements, and blended-family dynamics to find a suitable match.

How should I compare LMFT profiles to find the right fit for my couple or family?

Compare therapy approaches (for example, emotionally focused therapy, structural family therapy, or solution-focused work), experience with issues like infidelity or communication problems, and the populations they serve. Read descriptions of session formats—couples, whole-family, or individual within family therapy—and look for language that aligns with your goals and values before reaching out to start services online.

Other reasons people in Ocala look for a therapist

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