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LMFT Therapists Available in Sanford

This page lists licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) available to clients in Sanford. Use it if you want therapists who work with couples, families, or individuals on relationship and family dynamics. Compare each profile for therapy approaches, experience areas, session formats, and whether they mention focusing on couples, parent-child issues, or family systems. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so seeing “available to clients in Sanford” means they can work with you there online under that license. This directory helps you narrow choices before contacting a therapist directly.

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  1. 1. 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

  2. 2. 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

  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

    Continue with Nita Online sessions

  4. 4. 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

  5. 5. 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

  6. 6. 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

  7. 7. 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

  8. 8. 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

  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. 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

  11. 11. 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

    Continue with Shannon Online sessions

  12. 12. Jean-Michael Bouciquot, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Male

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Jean-Michael Online sessions

  13. 13. 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

  14. 14. 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

  15. 15. 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

About marriage and family therapist therapy for people in Sanford

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 Sanford 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 Sanford

Sanford has a population of about 61,051. 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 to other mental health licenses?

An LMFT specializes in relationships, family systems, and how interactions affect mental health. They often work with couples, parents, children, and extended family dynamics. If you want therapy focused on communication patterns, roles, and relational change, an LMFT may be a better fit than other providers who focus more on individual symptoms or medication management.

How do I choose an LMFT for couples work in Sanford?

Look for therapists who note specific couples approaches, such as emotionally focused therapy, Gottman methods, or conflict resolution. Check profiles for experience with issues like infidelity, parenting disagreements, or blended families. Also compare session formats and whether they describe working with both partners together. Contacting a few to ask about fit helps you decide.

Can an LMFT licensed in Florida provide services to someone physically in Sanford?

Yes. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so therapists listed as available to clients in Sanford can provide services to people there. Confirm directly with the therapist about session format and any practical details. Licensing means they are authorized to work with clients anywhere within Florida's borders.

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