Depression Therapists Available in Port St. Lucie
This page is for people in Port St. Lucie seeking online therapists who work with depression. Use it to compare therapists’ approaches, specialties, and the types of therapy they offer. Check whether they list experience with mood disorders, co-occurring anxiety, or suicidal thoughts, and note any population focus such as teens or older adults. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so being in Port St. Lucie is not a barrier to working with any therapist listed here. Look for therapists whose descriptions match your needs and communication preferences.
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1. Dr. Carol Parham, LMHC
Support for healing, growth, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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2. Caitlin Riggins, LCSW, CSW
Collaborative therapy for meaningful, practical change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy · Trauma-Focused Therapy
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3. Judith (Judy) Durdan, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · Relationship
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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4. Natalie Talpesh, LCSW
Support for anxiety, relationships, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Marylise Zwarts, LMHC
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) · Psychodynamic Therapy
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6. Diandra Ortiz, LMHC
Diandra Ortiz, LMHC - Bilingual counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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7. Leah Syberg, LMHC
Practical, inclusive therapy for anxiety, trauma, and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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8. 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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9. Patricia Dye, LMHC
Florida LMHC supporting LGBTQ+ and trauma recovery
Works with LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Depression
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10. Tammy Horn, LMHC
Practical, hopeful counseling tailored to you
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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11. Brittany Castellanos, LCSW
Florida LCSW for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Depression · Compassion fatigue
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12. Katharine Alfs, LMHC, LPC
Licensed counselor with 44 years' experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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13. Shane Davis, LMHC
Support for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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14. Shelly Wilson, LCSW
Compassionate Florida LCSW supporting parenting and personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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15. Darsell Harris, LMHC
Florida LMHC supporting multicultural and military youth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
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About depression therapy for people in Port St. Lucie
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 Port St. Lucie can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
2,162 therapists match this page, all of whom name depression 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 Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie has a population of about 204,851. 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 decide which therapist is right for depressive symptoms?
Look for therapists who describe experience treating depression and list specific approaches you’re comfortable with, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or interpersonal therapy. Also consider whether they mention working with your age group, life stage, or co-occurring issues like anxiety or substance use. Reading several profiles can help you compare styles and focus areas before reaching out.
Can online therapists help with severe depression or suicidal thoughts?
Many therapists include experience supporting clients through severe depression, but crisis care and emergency response are handled differently online. If you have current safety concerns, ask a therapist how they manage risk and what resources they recommend locally. You can also check whether a therapist notes experience with safety planning or coordination of care in their profile.
What practical differences should I compare between therapists listed here?
Compare therapists by therapy modalities they use, populations they specialize in, their stated areas of expertise (for example, postpartum depression or workplace burnout), and how they describe communicating with clients. Also look for notes about session structure, therapy goals, and whether they mention working with medication management in collaboration with other providers.
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