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Althea King, LMHC

Florida LMHC for mood and trauma
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • Bipolar and depression

About Althea King

Althea King is a licensed mental health counselor with 18 years of clinical experience helping people navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she blends clinical training with compassionate listening to support those facing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, and other mood-related concerns.

Her work centers on understanding the whole person, including faith, values, and the particular circumstances that shape each life. She guides clients through exploration of self-love, communication habits, life purpose, and complex emotions such as guilt, shame, and forgiveness. She also assists individuals coping with panic attacks, posttraumatic stress, attachment difficulties, and financial stressors.

Althea treats therapy as a collaborative process in which clients are treated as the experts on their own stories. Her role is to provide an affirming space where people can process grief, repair relationships, and rediscover direction. She approaches each case with honesty, respect, and care, and aims to walk alongside clients as they work toward healing and renewed purpose.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Althea King have?

Althea King has 18 years of experience working with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and mood disorders.

Is Althea King a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the credential LMHC. License details: FL LMHC MH17826.

In which languages does Althea King provide therapy?

Althea King provides therapy in English.

Where is Althea King located?

She is located in Florida.

How can I work with Althea King as my therapist?

You can work with Althea King through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Althea King work with international clients?

Althea King does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Althea King cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Althea King uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs. One common approach focuses on trauma-informed care that helps people process painful experiences, reduce reactivity, and build healthier coping patterns. Another approach emphasizes emotion-focused work and meaning exploration to address grief, guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose, helping clients name and work through deep emotions. She also employs practical skills-based strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and mood symptoms, teaching tools that support day-to-day functioning and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Althea collaborates with clients to identify techniques that best fit their goals, values, and preferences, adjusting methods as needed so the work remains relevant and effective. Therapy is a partnership in which the therapist and client decide together on the path forward.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those seeking care in Florida. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from familiar settings while working toward their goals on a schedule that fits their life.

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