Trauma Therapists Available in Port St. Lucie
This page is for people in Port St. Lucie looking for licensed Florida therapists who work with trauma. Use it to compare therapists by their therapy approaches, areas of trauma specialization, and experience with specific issues like PTSD, complex trauma, or recent traumatic events. All therapists listed hold a Florida license, which covers the whole state, so their online services are available to clients in Port St. Lucie. Review each profile to find therapists whose training, stated methods, and client focus match what you need before reaching out.
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1. Susan Josephson, LMHC
Florida LMHC with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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2. Angella Brown, LMHC
LMHC supporting adults toward resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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3. Kenneth Hoeck, LMHC
Trauma-informed counseling with integrative, evidence-based care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Sleeping · Anger · Depression
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4. Daniele Trevathan, LMHC
Skills-based support for anxiety, trauma, and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Jenness Jones, LMHC
Support for trauma, grief, and emotional balance
Works with Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes
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6. Tomeccia Maxwell, LMHC
Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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7. Margaret Johnston, LMHC
Inclusive, trauma-supportive therapy grounded in deep listening
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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8. George Vega, LMHC
Support for change with compassion
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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9. Caroline Roach, LCSW
Strengths-based support for life’s hardest seasons
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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10. Matthew Paulus, LMHC
Support for anger, conflict, and life transitions
Works with Family · Anger · Career · Coping with life changes · Coaching
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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11. Nita Scott, LMFT
Relationship-focused therapy with seasoned support
Works with Family · Intimacy-related issues · Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT
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12. Dr. Sarita Schapiro, FL Psychologist
Practical solution-focused Florida psychologist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Grief · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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13. Matthew Mulock, LCSW
Trauma-informed therapy with practical tools
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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14. 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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15. Nixalys Vega, LMHC
Bilingual LMHC for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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About trauma 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.
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 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 know which trauma therapy approach is right for me?
Different approaches suit different needs. Read therapist profiles to see methods like EMDR, cognitive processing, exposure, or somatic therapies. Consider the type of trauma you experienced, whether you prefer structured or exploratory work, and any physical or mental health concerns. You can contact therapists to ask about their approach and how they typically structure trauma-focused sessions.
Can a Florida-licensed online therapist help with recent traumatic events as well as long-term trauma?
Yes, many therapists list experience with both recent and long-term trauma. Look for therapists who specify work with acute stress, PTSD, or complex trauma. Profiles often note whether they provide stabilization skills, crisis support, and trauma processing. Compare those details to your current needs when deciding who to contact.
What should I compare in therapist profiles before reaching out from Port St. Lucie?
Compare each therapist’s trauma specialties, stated therapeutic modalities, experience level, and any notes about populations they serve (such as veterans, survivors of abuse, or first responders). Also check whether they mention telehealth experience and typical session focus. Remember that a Florida license covers the whole state, so location is not a barrier.
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