About

Mercedes Clarke-Wright, LMFT, is a Caribbean American marriage and family therapist based in Tampa, Florida. She holds a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from National Louis University (2020) and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Florida (2016). With five years of clinical experience, her work has included roles in both inpatient and outpatient settings focused on trauma care and crisis support.

Her practice is collaborative, client-centered, and culturally responsive. She works with teens, adults, couples, and families on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self esteem. Additional areas of focus include attachment struggles, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and questions of life purpose.

Clients can expect an initial session that is relaxed and oriented toward understanding what brought them to therapy and what they hope to achieve. She aims to help people build self-awareness, strengthen boundaries, and develop practical tools for daily life while honoring each person’s cultural background and lived experience.
Location:
Florida, United States
Years Experience:
5
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Attachment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: FL LMFT MT5379
  • NPI Number: 1942165592
  • License: LMFT (Florida)

Remote counseling and communication options

Mercedes Clarke-Wright provides online sessions using a variety of channels including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options are intended to allow conversations to proceed in ways that fit a person’s schedule and communication preferences.

Her stated approach is collaborative and client-centered, which means she works together with each person to set goals and decide pacing. In practice this often looks like conversations that prioritize the client’s values and choices while identifying concrete steps to address immediate concerns such as stress, anxiety, or relationship strain.

She also emphasizes culturally responsive work and trauma-informed experience gained in inpatient and outpatient settings. That combination can support people who want a clinician who attends to cultural identity and trauma history while co-creating strategies for coping, boundary setting, and healthier communication.

What is Mercedes Clarke-Wright’s clinical background?

She has five years of clinical experience and has worked as a trauma therapist in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

What credentials does she hold?

Mercedes Clarke-Wright is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Her license is listed as FL LMFT MT5379.

Which languages does she use in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Where is she located?

She is based in Tampa, Florida and practices in the state of Florida.

How can people work with her remotely?

She offers remote sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Does she accept international clients?

No. This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.

What does it cost to work with her?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to be connected and scheduled.