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MerraLee Block , LMHC

Therapist in Florida

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About MerraLee

MerraLee Block is a Florida-based therapist with 35 years of professional experience who brings a steady, practical approach to helping people navigate difficult personal and family challenges. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and has focused much of her work on improving communication, establishing healthy boundaries, and addressing issues of control. Her practice also emphasizes the emotional work of guilt, shame, and forgiveness, helping clients move toward greater self-understanding and relief.

Much of her clinical time has been devoted to family-related concerns, including parenting challenges, separation, divorce, and blended family dynamics. In addition to her therapy practice, she served for several years as a Florida Supreme Court Family Law Mediator, a role that deepened her experience in resolving family conflict and facilitating productive conversations. MerraLee believes that each person is the expert of their own story and that personal strengths are central to overcoming obstacles that interfere with joy and wellbeing.

She frames the first step toward a more fulfilling life as a courageous choice and offers supportive, experienced guidance throughout the process. Her work is collaborative and strength-based, aimed at helping people reclaim satisfaction and stability in their relationships and daily life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support for Families

MerraLee Block uses practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on building skills and improving family dynamics. One approach emphasizes skill-building cognitive and behavioral strategies to help people manage stress, address guilt and shame, and change unhelpful thinking and patterns. These techniques are useful for anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and coping with life transitions. Another core approach is family-systems and mediation-informed work that concentrates on communication, boundaries, and resolving conflict within parenting, separation, divorce, and blended family situations. This orientation helps families and partners develop clearer roles, better problem solving, and healthier interactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and MerraLee works collaboratively with clients to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws on the client’s strengths and life context to shape a tailored plan alongside the client.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for flexible scheduling and easier access to a licensed professional. These formats make it simpler to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and connect from different locations while working toward meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does MerraLee Block have?

MerraLee Block has 35 years of professional experience.

Is MerraLee Block a licensed therapist?

Yes. MerraLee Block holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH644.

In which languages does MerraLee Block provide therapy?

MerraLee Block provides therapy in English.

Where is MerraLee Block located?

MerraLee Block is located in Florida.

How can I work with MerraLee Block as my therapist?

Clients can work with MerraLee Block through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does MerraLee Block work with international clients?

MerraLee Block does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with MerraLee Block cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client’s 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 with therapy 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 the first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also works with

LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

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