Parenting Therapists Available in Ocala
This page is for parents and caregivers looking for therapists who work with parenting and are available to clients in Ocala. Use it to compare therapists’ areas of expertise, approaches to family and child-related concerns, and any population specialties such as infants, teens, blended families, or co-parenting. All listed providers are licensed in Florida; a Florida license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical city does not limit who they can serve online. Consider therapy style, experience with parenting issues, and whether the therapist mentions work with your child’s age range when choosing who to contact.
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1. Phyllis Babrove, LCSW
Compassionate Florida LCSW for families and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Grief · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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2. Rev. Jessica Conti, LMHC
Holistic LMHC supporting mind-body healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Eating · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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3. Yvonne Ricketts, LMHC
Compassionate Florida LMHC for families
Works with Family · Grief · Parenting · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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4. Tracy Mark, LMHC
Florida LMHC supporting stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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5. Karen Delos Santos, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC for life transitions and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
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6. Dr. Melinda Lawless Coker, LMFT
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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7. Linda Losi, LCSW
Experienced, collaborative therapy focused on real-life change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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8. Michael Flatley, LMFT
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
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9. Odalys De Armas, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC for individuals and parents
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Depression · Family · Grief
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10. Prof. John Checkett, LCSW
LCSW focusing on gender and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Jungian Therapy
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11. Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer, LCSW
Holistic LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression · LGBT
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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12. Nancy Arnovits, LCSW
Experienced LCSW for trauma and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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13. Cassandra Mitchell, LMHC
Steady support for change and balance
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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14. Kathleen Murphy, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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15. Kathlena Reed, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC specializing in trauma and addiction
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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About parenting 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.
1,275 therapists match this page, all of whom name parenting 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 kinds of parenting issues do these therapists commonly address?
Therapists on this list often work with discipline strategies, behavior management, parent-child communication, co-parenting after separation, grief and adjustment, and support for new parents. Look for listings that specify age ranges, techniques (like parent coaching or family therapy), and whether they focus on issues such as developmental delays, trauma, or attachment concerns.
Can a Florida-licensed therapist help if my child lives in another Florida city?
Yes. A Florida license covers the whole state, so therapists on this page can work with clients across Florida, including children and parents in other cities. Make sure the therapist notes they accept clients in your area and confirm any age or consent requirements before starting sessions.
How do I choose between therapists who say they work with parenting?
Compare their described approaches (for example, coaching, parent-child therapy, or behavior-focused interventions), experience with your child’s age, and any stated specializations like postpartum support or blended-family issues. Read profiles for details about session structure and scope, then contact a few to ask specific questions about goals and methods before deciding.
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