Florida Therapy Finder

Therapists licensed in Florida, available online across the state

Relationship Therapists Available in Sarasota

This page is for people in Sarasota seeking online therapists who work with relationship issues. Use it to compare clinicians by their specialities, therapy approaches, typical client concerns, and whether they list couples, family, or individual relationship work. All therapists here are licensed in Florida; a Florida licence covers the whole state, so being in Sarasota is not a barrier to care. Read each profile to see who focuses on communication, boundaries, conflict resolution, infidelity recovery, or blended-family challenges, and choose someone whose approach and experience match your needs.

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  1. 1. Dr. Sherry Acosta, LMHC

    21 years in practice · English · Female

    Licensed LMHC supporting relationships and growth

    Works with Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

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  2. 2. Vanessa Seron, LCSW

    4 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Practical, strengths-based therapy for real-life change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Anger · Addictions · LGBT

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

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  3. 3. 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

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  4. 4. Dr. & Mrs. Yvette Sabater-Lenk, LCSW

    30 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Compassionate therapy for emotions, behavior, and relationships

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

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

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  5. 5. Yvonne Ricketts, LMHC

    12 years in practice · English · Female

    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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  6. 6. Marylise Zwarts, LMHC

    25 years in practice · English, French · Female

    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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  7. 7. Diane Haskill, LCSW

    25 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LCSW with 25 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Coping with life changes

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

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  8. 8. Dr. Daniella Jackson, LMHC

    20 years in practice · English, Portuguese · Female

    Addiction and relationship-focused therapist

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

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  9. 9. Richard Williams, LMHC

    3 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for trauma, stress, and lasting change

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

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

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  10. 10. Novlett Mckenzie, LCSW

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LCSW supporting stress and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression

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  11. 11. Janell Stallworth, LMHC

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMHC specializing in relationships and mood

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

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Psychodynamic Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy

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  12. 12. Shelly Wilson, LCSW

    23 years in practice · English · Female

    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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  13. 13. Kenneth Hoeck, LMHC

    22 years in practice · English · Male

    Trauma-informed counseling with integrative, evidence-based care

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Sleeping · Anger · Depression

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  14. 14. 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)

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  15. 15. Candice Mitchell, LMHC

    7 years in practice · English · Female

    Candice Mitchell helps adults find steady relief

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

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

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About relationship therapy for people in Sarasota

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 Sarasota can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

1,880 therapists match this page, all of whom name relationship 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 Sarasota

Sarasota has a population of about 54,842. 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

Can I work with an online therapist for couples or relationship issues if I live in Sarasota?

Yes. Therapists listed here are licensed in Florida, which covers the whole state, so you can access relationship-focused online therapy while in Sarasota. Check each profile to confirm whether they explicitly list couples, partners, or relationship work, and read about their methods to find a good clinical fit for your situation.

How do I compare therapists who treat relationship problems, like communication or infidelity?

Look at the therapist’s stated specialties (communication, trust repair, conflict resolution), their therapy models (e.g., emotionally focused, Gottman-informed, cognitive-behavioral), and descriptions of typical client situations. You can also note whether they mention working with couples, individuals, or families and any populations they commonly serve, such as new parents or blended families.

What should I prepare before contacting a therapist for relationship work online from Sarasota?

Prepare a brief summary of the main concern (e.g., recurring arguments, trust issues, parenting differences), what you’ve tried so far, and your goals for therapy. Decide whether you’re seeking individual support or couples/family sessions. Have your schedule preferences ready so you can ask about session formats and frequency when you reach out.

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