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LMHC Therapists Available in Sanford

This page lists licensed mental health counselors (LMHC) who are available to clients in Sanford. Use it if you want to compare counselors who are licensed in Florida and offer online services across the state. Look at areas of clinical focus, therapeutic approaches, experience with specific issues, and whether they treat adults, teens, or couples. A Florida license covers the whole state, so a counselor’s physical location inside Florida is not a barrier to working with you in Sanford. This page helps you narrow choices before contacting a counselor to learn more about fit and logistics.

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  1. 1. Lisa Lionelli, LMHC

    8 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Support for healing, growth, and meaningful change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Lisa Online sessions

  2. 2. Elaine Morris, LMHC

    21 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate support for change and resilience

    Works with Addictions · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Career

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing

    Continue with Elaine Online sessions

  3. 3. Penelope Surber, LMHC

    8 years in practice · English · Female

    Trauma-informed Licensed Mental Health Counselor

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Continue with Penelope Online sessions

  4. 4. Dr. Robert Nolan, LMHC

    30 years in practice · English · Male

    Supportive therapy grounded in experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Bipolar · Depression · ADHD

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Continue with Dr. Online sessions

  5. 5. Kayla Swanson, LMHC

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMHC for anxiety and trauma recovery

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Kayla Online sessions

  6. 6. Felicity Palma, LPCC, LMHC

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate therapy for growth and resilience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Continue with Felicity Online sessions

  7. 7. Geneva Comeau, LMHC

    12 years in practice · English, Haitian Creole · Female

    Compassionate Florida LMHC for anxiety and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Geneva Online sessions

  8. 8. Lillian Cunningham, LMHC

    30 years in practice · English · Female

    Trauma-informed therapy focused on goals and growth

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Continue with Lillian Online sessions

  9. 9. Myhosi "Josie" Ashton, LMHC

    7 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Trauma-informed Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Bipolar

    Continue with Myhosi Online sessions

  10. 10. Kay Carsto, LMHC

    26 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMHC specializing in anxiety and addictions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Intimacy-related issues · Depression

    Continue with Kay Online sessions

  11. 11. Ladonna Williams, LMHC

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMHC with 20 years experience

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

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

    Continue with Ladonna Online sessions

  12. 12. Betty Lustig, LMHC

    18 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMHC specializing in anxiety and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Depression · Family

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Continue with Betty Online sessions

  13. 13. Katharine Alfs, LMHC, LPC

    44 years in practice · English · Female

    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)

    Continue with Katharine Online sessions

  14. 14. Genee Tinsley , LMHC

    9 years in practice · English · Female

    LMHC supporting emotional and relational growth

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Anger · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Continue with Genee Online sessions

  15. 15. Regina Cox, LMHC

    30 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMHC supporting healing and growth

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression

    Continue with Regina Online sessions

About mental health counselor 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.

1,340 therapists match this page, all of whom name mental health counselor 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 LMHC mean and how is that different from other therapist credentials?

LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. It indicates training and licensure to provide counseling and psychotherapy in Florida. Compared with other credentials, LMHCs focus on mental health assessment and clinical treatment. If credentials matter to you, check each counselor’s listed education, specialties, and therapeutic approaches to see who matches your needs.

Can an LMHC on this page work with clients who live in Sanford?

Yes. Each counselor listed is licensed in Florida, and a Florida license covers the whole state. That means they can offer services to clients who live in Sanford via online sessions. Confirm with the counselor whether they are currently accepting new clients and whether their practice suits your scheduling and communication preferences.

What should I compare when choosing an LMHC for issues like anxiety or relationship concerns?

Compare the counselor’s stated specialties, therapeutic approaches (for example CBT, EMDR, or couples therapy), experience with your specific concern, and whether they work with your age group. Also consider session format and any notes about client populations. Use initial contact to ask about approach, goals, and how they measure progress so you can assess fit.

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