Trauma Therapists Available in Tampa
This page lists clinicians licensed in Florida who offer online therapy for trauma and are available to clients in Tampa. Use it if you are looking for professionals who specialize in trauma-related concerns such as PTSD, complex trauma, or recovery after specific incidents. Compare each clinician's stated specialities, therapy approaches, session formats, and any notes about experience with trauma work. Remember that a Florida licence covers the whole state, so where a clinician lives inside Florida is not a barrier to working with you online.
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1. Stephen Herz, LMHC
LMHC specializing in addiction and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Depression · LGBT · Relationship
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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2. Hyacinth Thompson, LMHC
Support for anxiety, anger, and depression
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Trauma and abuse · Parenting
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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3. Yvonne Ricketts, LMHC
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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4. Jacqueline Mcintosh, LMHC
Florida LMHC focused on meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Donna Maso, LCSW
Experienced LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Anger
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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6. 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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7. 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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8. Matthew Mulock, LCSW
Trauma-informed therapy with practical tools
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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9. Lynette Maggs, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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10. Sarah Cooper, LMHC
Support for anxiety, relationships, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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11. Kristen Smith, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC supporting healing
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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12. Lucia Stanfield, LMHC
Grounded, compassionate support for lasting change
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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13. Candice Mitchell, LMHC
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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14. Kelly Morana-Piazza, LPC, LMHC
Compassionate Florida mental health counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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15. Celena Benjamin, LMHC, LCMHC
Experienced Florida mental health counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About trauma 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.
1,734 therapists match this page, all of whom name trauma 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 choose among Florida-licensed clinicians who treat trauma?
Look at each clinician's listed trauma specialities, approaches (for example, exposure, EMDR, or trauma-focused CBT), and descriptions of the populations they work with. Consider whether they mention experience with similar trauma histories. Also compare session formats they offer and any notes on working with co-occurring issues like anxiety or depression.
What should I ask a clinician before starting trauma-focused online therapy?
Ask how they approach trauma treatment, which trauma therapies they use, and how they handle safety and crisis planning in online sessions. You can also ask about the typical structure of trauma work, how they measure progress, and whether they have experience with your specific type of trauma or related health concerns.
Are there differences in trauma therapy approaches I should know about?
Yes. Trauma therapy can be stabilizing and skills-based, exposure-focused, or processing-oriented. Some clinicians emphasize present-moment coping and grounding; others use structured trauma-processing methods like EMDR or trauma-focused CBT. Review descriptions to see which approach feels like the best fit for your needs and comfort level.
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