Licensed Mental Health Counselors in Venice, FL

Practitioner	License #	Status	Years licensed	Board Action
Van D'Huynslager, Marci	14757	Clear	9 yrs	—
Phelps, Carrie	11105	Clear	14 yrs	—
Secord, Shirley	3001	Clear	33 yrs	—
Zaremba, Kelly	14037	Clear	10 yrs	—
Roberts, Emily	23447	Clear	2 yrs	—
Cantwell, Diane	8326	Clear	21 yrs	—
Ugo, Marylou	13363	Clear	11 yrs	—
Payne, Tyler	20720	Clear	4 yrs	—
Rhodes, Kate	19181	Clear	5 yrs	—
Bell, Carolyn	19189	Clear	5 yrs	—
Hartfield, Karen	15987	Clear	8 yrs	—
Johnson, Chloe	23824	Clear	2 yrs	—
Guliano, John	19310	Clear	5 yrs	—
Bellamy, Laura	22339	Clear	3 yrs	—
Morken, Frances	25899	Clear	1 yrs	—
Lipuma, Mary	25991	Clear	1 yrs	—
Walchle, Randy	5554	Clear	27 yrs	—
Gonzalez, Yvonne	4391	Clear	29 yrs	—
Robson, Taylor	19443	Clear	5 yrs	—
Carter, Joyce	18190	Clear	6 yrs	—
Miller, Kary	18231	Clear	6 yrs	—
Earl, Pamela	12756	Clear	12 yrs	—
Arlt, Joelle	19573	Clear	5 yrs	—
Jones, Robyn	11993	Clear	13 yrs	—
Coffey, Denise	19609	Clear	5 yrs	—
Ferguson, Ellen	16265	Clear	8 yrs	—
Payne, Elizabeth	22643	Clear	3 yrs	—
Yockel, Mary	14413	Clear	10 yrs	—
Furtado, Bambi	12817	Clear	12 yrs	—
Mierzejwski, Joyce	18366	Clear	6 yrs	—
Fuller, Joan	21258	Clear	4 yrs	—
Stull, Karen	10984	Clear	15 yrs	—
Forte, Corina	22984	Clear	3 yrs	—
Michnowicz, Angela	21626	Clear	4 yrs	—
Morelli, Barbara Angela	5713	Clear	27 yrs	—
Mulcahy, William	18685	Clear	6 yrs	—
Balow, Kyle	3759	Clear	31 yrs	—

Source: Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance. Public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Contact information is intentionally omitted; verify directly at FL DOH Search Services →

What they do

Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) in Florida diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions using counseling, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. They work with individuals, couples, families, and groups to address depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use, relationship issues, life transitions, and adjustment disorders. LMHCs may apply cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-focused approaches, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based modalities.

LMHCs in Florida practice in community mental health centers, group and solo private practice, hospitals, schools, employee assistance programs, substance use treatment programs, and faith-based or non-profit counseling agencies. Many specialize in working with specific populations such as children, adolescents, veterans, survivors of trauma, or LGBTQ+ communities. They often coordinate care with psychiatrists, primary care providers, schools, and family members. Florida's growing demand for mental health services makes the LMHC workforce essential to filling access gaps statewide.

Licensing in Florida

To become licensed, candidates earn a master's degree from a qualifying counseling program, complete supervised clinical experience as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (typically two years and at least 1,500 face-to-face client hours under board-approved supervision), pass the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination, and complete the Florida Laws and Rules examination. Renewal is biennial with documented continuing education in mandated topics. The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling oversees licensure.

How to verify or report

Verify an LMHC license through the Florida MQA license search. To report ethical violations, unprofessional conduct, or boundary violations, file through the Florida Department of Health complaint form or by phone at 850-488-0796.