Couples therapists in Fort Lauderdale, FL

7 verified listings 33 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry Updated October 5, 2026

7 couples therapists in Fort Lauderdale are listed with details from their own websites. 6 of them offer online sessions, and the approaches mentioned most often are Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Whether you’re working through a hard stretch or getting ready to marry, compare how they work and what they charge below.

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Internal Family Systems (IFS) , 2 listings
Gottman Method Clear Approach: Gottman Method
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) , 1 listing

What these approaches mean

Internal Family Systems (IFS): Developed by Richard Schwartz. Works with the different “parts” of each person; also adapted for couples.
Gottman Method: Developed by John and Julie Gottman. Usually starts with an assessment, then works on friendship, managing conflict and shared meaning.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Developed by Sue Johnson and grounded in attachment theory. Helps partners change the negative patterns that drive them apart.

Couples therapy approaches, explained

Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Clear Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicaid , 1 listing

Sessions

Online (telehealth) , 1 listing

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William James

Type

Marriage & family therapist

Approach

Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Sessions

Online (telehealth); online for clients in IN

Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Source: memberleap.com, checked Oct 5, 2026 NPI 1457261356

33 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry aren’t covered by these filters. See the registry list.

Questions about couples therapy in Fort Lauderdale

How many couples therapists are listed in Fort Lauderdale?

This page lists 7 verified couples therapists in Fort Lauderdale. Another 33 licensed marriage and family therapists with Fort Lauderdale practice addresses appear in the federal NPI registry but haven’t been confirmed yet.

Can we do couples therapy online in Florida?

Yes. 6 of the 7 verified therapists in Fort Lauderdale offer online sessions. A therapist can generally only see clients online while those clients are located in a state where the therapist is licensed, so both partners should be in Florida (or another state where the therapist holds a license) during sessions.

Do couples therapists in Fort Lauderdale take insurance?

Some do. Of the 7 verified therapists, 2 mention Blue Cross Blue Shield, 2 mention Medicaid and 1 mentions Aetna on their websites. Many plans cover couples therapy only in limited cases, so ask your insurer and the therapist before your first session.

Which couples therapy approaches do therapists in Fort Lauderdale use?

Of the 7 verified therapists, 2 mention Gottman Method, 2 mention Internal Family Systems (IFS) and 1 mentions Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) on their websites. Many therapists combine approaches, so ask how they work with couples and how they trained.

Are there couples therapists in Fort Lauderdale with evening or weekend hours?

2 of the 7 verified therapists list evening or weekend appointments on their websites.

Can we talk to a therapist in Fort Lauderdale before booking?

2 of the 7 verified therapists mention a free consultation. It’s a chance to ask how they work with couples, what they charge and when they have openings.

Choosing a therapist in Fort Lauderdale

How to choose a couples therapist: license types, how to check a license, and questions to ask before a first session.
Gottman Method vs. EFT: here, 2 verified listings mention the Gottman Method and 1 verified listing mentions EFT.
Couples therapy approaches, explained: what Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) involve, and who developed them.
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