Therapists in Cape Coral, FL

Perhaps your life isn't headed in the direction you had hoped for. Life can get difficult at times and counseling can truly make the difference for you. Seeking help is both a simple and courageous act that supports one's need for expression. There are times that we need to connect with someone; to feel heard, to feel respected and to be validated. The purpose of psychotherapy is to help you improve your life as you navigate the process of change so that life can be filled with greater possibilities for fulfillment and peace.

As a doctoral-level psychologist practicing in Florida for over 20 years, my approach to helping clients make lasting improvements in their lives includes providing hope for change, research-based techniques and practical problem-solving skills. Specific and customized treatment goals are developed collaboratively, beginning in the first session. Why choose a psychologist rather than a counselor or therapist? A psychologist's expertise is more in-depth. Additionally, an important aspect of a great therapeutic relationship is the fit with your provider, feeling safe, hopeful, respected, and motivated to take the steps to grow.

Have you been in search of new ways to manage with life? Stressed, isolated, or having difficulty living your life to the fullest? Struggling with how you see yourself, body image, or your relationship with food? Feeling a deep sense of loss after a traumatic experience? It may be difficult to talk about and we get stuck wishing things were just different. We might be looking for happiness through money, relationships, food, addictions only to reach the point of hopelessness. Finding peace, empowerment, and healing does not have to be a struggle experienced alone.

Joshua Tree Counseling provides mental health counseling, divorce/relationship recovery and relationship & life coaching. A major component of my treatment philosophy is that you, the client, are the driving force in your treatment. I provide diagnoses and outpatient treatment for a wide range of mental health issues including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic disorders, and many other disorders and issues. Joshua Tree also specializes in Couples Counseling and Relationship/Divorce Recovery. I can provide the skills and techniques to move on and rediscover your true self!

I am a solution focused and strength based therapist using evidence based treatments and an integrative approach to treat diverse areas such as trauma and PTSD/C-PTSD, depression and anxiety, ADD/ADHD, grief and loss, work challenges, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and women's issues. My goal is to help you create possibilities , uncover your true potential, and lead a life worth celebrating.

Making sense of what is happening in the world, the neighborhood, the family and even within myself has taken on a new intensity and urgency! If you have lost the joy in your life, it is ok to reach out for help that enables that joy to emerge from deep within. Whatever your issue, contact me to see if there is a connection that makes a difference.

Do you sometimes become frustrated and angry because your feelings are constantly not being validated? You have attempted to address the issue but with very little success. When our feelings are constantly ignored, resentment sets in which eventually progresses to emotional issues including early signs of depression and/or anxiety. Throughout my years in practice I have helped many individuals successfully get the acknowledgement and acceptance from others, simply by recognizing and assessing their own emotional reactions.

Have you lost track of who you are? Do you ACTUALLY like yourself? Do you wonder if you'll EVER be good enough? Maybe you need someone to talk to who won't judge or accuse you of overthinking. The good news? You aren't crazy! Your fears ARE real, & they're making you miserable! Imagine actually having healthy relationships. Imagine being SO secure in yourself that you can set expectations high & EXCEED them. Imagine writing the script for your own life, instead of letting others do that for you. What if you could become the best version of yourself?

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and trained to provide counseling and psychotherapy. What is the difference? Counseling is usually for more solution focused needs and can be short term. Psychotherapy is not advise. We explore deeper emotional issues, identify the causes and work toward a better understanding of yourself so that you can move on and develop healthier ways of coping with life and people. I practice CBT/CPT: Cognitive behavioral/processing therapy which explores how your thought patterns can affect your feelings and behaviors. I find this most useful as it helps people learn to help themselves.

Helping others has always been a big part of my life. As a licensed clinical psychologist my goal is facilitating the growth of my clients through accurate assessment and therapeutic care of their personal concerns. This may include providing guidance, support, and extensive understanding to those individuals who others depend on. Thus far, my inner passion and natural ability to connect with others combined with my scientist-practitioner experience has allowed me to build solid therapeutic relationships with my clients. Together we foster open dialogue and create a supportive and secure healing environment.

I evaluate brain function. Patients with dementia (e.g., Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, Frontal temporal), movement disorders (Parkinson's Disease), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disorders, and needing surgical clearances (SCS, DBS, organ transplants, etc) are my specialty. I am trained in measuring brain behavior, specializing in accidents and diseases that affect brain functions. I promote lifestyle changes to prevent (or mitigate) cognitive disorders. I completed a Ph.D. program, internship, and postdoctoral residency specializing in Neuropsychology.

After “curing” most of Washington DC except Congress, I moved to Fort Myers, Florida. With 24 years of private practice experience I still love this work. I’m an author and provide tv interviews upon request. Humor is an essential part of my life and my practice. Humor is an integral part of grieving, healing, recovery and problem-solving. I, therefore incorporate it into my treatment. There are a myriad of issues for which you may be seeking help. Frequently they involve problematic relationships, or relationships with ourselves. To self most of us are unforgiving and punishing. This is common and treatable.

Life often gets in the way of being our best selves. Being a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Florida Supreme Court Family Law Mediator, a former university/college administrator, and former public school teacher, I have a well rounded understanding of life's struggles with change. LGBTQ, 'empty nest,' and chronic pain are three of the many areas where I am well versed working with clients. Call me to set up an appointment so we can work together toward a better you!

Feeling crazy is NOT mean the same thing as crazy. Just because your partner or other people in your life are calling you "crazy", doesn't mean that you are, Life can be hard. Relationships can be hard. Family can be hard. Hard can cause anxiety, depression, self-medication and more. Talking to a professional in a safe and non-judgmental space can help give you the tools and support to move forward in a smoother and healthier way. if you are struggling, I can help.

I am a long time resident of Southwest Florida. I am a veteran of the U.S. Army, and have served in two different combat zones. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida, and my graduate degree from the University of North Florida. I have over 400 hours of training in advanced clinical hypnosis with trauma resolution. I have been working as a mental health counselor for nearly twenty years and have worked in many different setting with diverse populations. For the past eight years I have operated my own individual private therapy practice.

With over 30 years of counseling experience, I help individuals bring resolution to a wide range of life challenges with sensitivity and compassion. As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support with insight and feedback to help clients address current challenges and long-standing issues. Using an integration of complimentary methods from ancient wisdom, modern psychology, neuroscience and holistic education, we work together to focus on strengths, steadiness and building joy with the goal of feeling better, coping with ease and achieving life goals.

If you have found your way to this place, you are probably looking for someone who will treat you as an individual, listen, and actively help you to find what you are looking for... I am ready to be the one who will accompany you through your process of growth, healing, problem-solving, or recovery. If you are experiencing challenging situations or relationships, I can help you to navigate through them. If you have been through difficult or traumatic events in life, I can help you to cope and restructure the thoughts and feelings you may have.

With 15 years of experience as a clinician and more than 20 years of experience in Christian ministry, Ron is equipped to deal with a broad spectrum of clients and their unique concerns. Among his areas of expertise are marriage enrichment, affair recovery, trauma recovery, depression and anxiety, and grief counseling. With a unique blend of Biblical expertise, psychological training, and practical experience, Ron is a practical, solution-focused therapist.

Dr. DenBoer is a licensed clinical psychologist that is generalist trained, servicing individuals of all ages, but specializes in the psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment/intervention of children, adolescents, and young adults. She specializes in psychoeducational and neurodevelopmental evaluations, as she has extensive training and expertise in assessing and diagnosing autism, ADHD, dyslexia (and other learning disabilities), and various mood-related disorders.