LMFT Therapists Available in Tampa
This page lists licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) who are available to clients in Tampa. Use it if you want therapists who focus on relationship, family, and systemic work and who accept online clients across Florida. Compare each therapist’s stated specialties, approaches, and notes about who they work with. Remember a Florida licence covers the whole state, so the therapist’s ability to work with you in Tampa depends on their online practice, not a city office.
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1. Orlando Garcia, LMFT
Experienced Florida LMFT specializing in relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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2. John Brennan, LMFT
Florida LMFT specializing in families and relationships
Works with Parenting · Anger · ADHD · Stress, Anxiety · Relationship
Approaches Motivational Interviewing · Solution-Focused Therapy · Internal Family Systems
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3. Dr. Melinda Lawless Coker, LMFT
Experienced family and trauma-informed therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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4. Kaley Melville, LMFT
Collaborative therapy for change, resilience, and connection
Works with Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Coaching
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5. Elizabeth Santilli, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for anxiety, family, and self-esteem care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
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6. Vivian Pazos, LMFT
Licensed Florida LMFT specializing in relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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7. Jean-Michael Bouciquot, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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8. Ebony McCray-Holmes, LMFT
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy
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9. Julian Echeverry, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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10. Nita Scott, LMFT
Relationship-focused therapy with seasoned support
Works with Family · Intimacy-related issues · Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT
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11. 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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12. Thomas Corwell, LMHC, LMFT
Experienced, compassionate support for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Family
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Gottman Method
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13. Ilysa Strassler, LMFT
Supportive therapy for anxiety, relationships, and self-worth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem
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14. Robert Shackelford, LMFT
Support for families facing conflict and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Anger · Self esteem
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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15. Dr. Kathleen "Kathy" Meeks, LMFT
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
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About marriage and family therapist 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.
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 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
What does an LMFT focus on compared with other mental health licenses?
An LMFT trains to work with couples, families, and relational systems. They tend to focus on interactions, communication patterns, and roles within relationships. If your main concerns involve marriage, parenting, blended families, or couple conflict, an LMFT’s training may be a fit. Ask each therapist about their methods and experience with your specific situation.
How do I know if an online LMFT is a good fit for issues like parenting or co-parenting in Tampa?
Look for therapists who list parenting, co-parenting, or family conflict among their specialties. Read their descriptions for experience with children’s developmental stages, custody transitions, or blended-family dynamics. You can compare stated approaches, such as emotion-focused or structural family therapy, and choose someone whose methods match your goals.
Can I see any LMFT on this page if I live in Tampa?
Yes. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so licensed LMFTs who offer online services can accept clients in Tampa. Check each therapist’s profile for the populations they serve, the types of therapy they list, and any notes about who they work with to ensure they match your needs.
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