Family Therapists Available in Tampa
This page is for people in Tampa looking for therapists who work with families and are available to clients in Tampa. Compare clinicians by the kinds of family issues they list, their therapeutic approaches, and the client groups they accept (children, teens, parents, blended families, etc.). A Florida licence covers the whole state, so a therapist’s listed availability to Tampa does not mean they are physically located there. Look for clinicians who describe experience with the specific family patterns or stages you need help with, such as co-parenting, stepfamily adjustment, sibling conflict, or multigenerational caregiving.
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1. Melissa Benson, LMHC, LCMHC
Experienced Florida mental health counselor offering compassionate care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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2. 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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3. Dr. Virginia Clark, LCSW
LCSW with 40 years helping clients heal
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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4. Ilkem Onder, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Grief · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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5. Sheila Bellamy, LMFT
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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6. Nancy Arnovits, LCSW
Experienced LCSW for trauma and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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7. Michael Flatley, LMFT
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
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8. Lucila Coba, LMHC
Bilingual LMHC for anxiety and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. Cassandra Mitchell, LMHC
Steady support for change and balance
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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10. Jennifer Cruz, LMHC
Florida Licensed Counselor for Life Changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression · Addictions
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11. Iliana Prieto, LMFT
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)
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12. Kellie Foster, LMHC, LCMHC
Collaborative, laid back online therapist for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · Coaching
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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13. Mia Hall, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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14. 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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15. Jennifer King-Fields, LCSW
Practical support for anxiety, focus, and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · ADHD
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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About family therapy for people in Tampa
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 Tampa can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,570 therapists match this page, all of whom name family 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 Tampa
Tampa has a population of about 384,959. 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 if a family therapist listed here works with children or teens as part of family sessions?
Check each therapist’s profile for notes about client age ranges and whether they include children or teens in sessions. Some family therapists focus on parent coaching or adult couples while others regularly see minors. If it’s unclear, look for terms like child-focused, adolescent, or family sessions that include youth, then contact the clinician through the directory to confirm.
Can a therapist who works with families help with co-parenting after separation or divorce?
Many therapists who list family work include co-parenting support in their descriptions. Look for mentions of separation, divorce, custody communication, or parallel parenting. Profiles often state whether they assist with mediation-style communication and setting boundaries between households. If that detail isn’t shown, reach out to ask about experience with post-separation family dynamics and any offered approaches.
What differences should I compare between therapists who say they work with blended or multigenerational families?
Compare the specific challenges they list handling: stepfamily roles, loyalty conflicts, grandparent caregiving, or cultural differences across generations. Note their stated methods—structured family sessions, systems therapy, or parenting coordination—and whether they mention working with multiple household members at once. These details help match the therapist’s skills to your family’s set-up and goals.
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