Parenting Therapists Available in Tampa
This page lists therapists licensed in Florida who offer online therapy for parenting concerns and are available to clients in Tampa. Use this list if you need support with child behavior, co-parenting, blended families, or parenting stress and communication. Compare each therapist’s experience with parenting issues, therapeutic approaches, and whether they mention work with children, adolescents, or adult caregivers. Remember: a Florida licence covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location inside Florida is not a barrier to working with you online in Tampa.
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1. Caroline Roach, LCSW
Strengths-based support for life’s hardest seasons
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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2. Natasha Smith, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT guiding families and individuals
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting
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3. Patricia Dye, LMHC
Florida LMHC supporting LGBTQ+ and trauma recovery
Works with LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Depression
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4. Kelly Bujnicki, LCSW
Supportive therapy for anxiety, relationships, and family stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Lena Longmire Lyons, LMHC
Support for anxiety, mood, and life stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Bipolar · Depression · Addictions · Relationship
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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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. Lawrence "Anton" Feriozzi, LMHC
Psychodynamic LMHC focused on trauma recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Depression · LGBT
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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8. Phyllis Babrove, LCSW
Compassionate Florida LCSW for families and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Grief · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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9. Abraham Knowles, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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10. Yvonne King, LMFT
Compassionate Florida marriage and family therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Existential Therapy
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11. Andrea Baker, LMHC
Support for life transitions and emotional resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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12. 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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13. Caitlin Riggins, LCSW, CSW
Collaborative therapy for meaningful, practical change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy · Trauma-Focused Therapy
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14. Lisa Westcoat, LMHC
Florida LMHC experienced in trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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15. Michael Trainor, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Bipolar · Depression
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About parenting 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.
1,275 therapists match this page, all of whom name parenting 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 which therapist is right for parenting challenges with young children?
Look for therapists who state experience with early childhood or parent-child interaction, and who describe approaches like behavioral strategies, parent coaching, or play-based techniques. Pay attention to whether they mention work with developmental stages, discipline strategies, or attachment issues. Compare their stated focus to your child’s age and the specific challenges you want to address.
Can therapists on this list help with co-parenting after separation?
Yes. Many therapists who work with parenting include co-parenting support, communication skills, and conflict management. When comparing profiles, look for mention of separated or divorced parents, mediation skills, or structured co-parenting plans. Reach out to confirm they have relevant experience and can work with both individual parents and, when appropriate, joint sessions online.
What should I compare if I need help managing parenting stress or burnout?
Compare therapists’ descriptions of support for caregiver stress, self-care, and stress-management techniques. Check whether they list approaches like CBT, mindfulness, or stress-reduction strategies for parents. Also note any mention of addressing sleep issues, parental anxiety, or balancing work and caregiving to find someone aligned with your needs.
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