Therapists in Fort Myers, FL
Phillip Racies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33913 (Online Only)
Grounded in a somatic (body-centered) approach and extensive training in family and human systems theory, I offer clients a structure in which they develop more awareness and understanding of both self and others through practicing different ways of exploring experiences.
Life is an ocean of never-ending challenge; we can get overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, and feel out of control. Without proper support we miss the opportunities for growth that adversity offers. I provide a supportive structure that allows exploration of the most important aspects of your life and helps you develop concrete practical skills to better respond to the complex challenges life presents - - whether in individual, couples, or family therapy. You will learn to better know, understand, and accept more of your experiences and interactions as you discover and shape more satisfying layers of yourself and your relationships.
Grounded in a somatic (body-centered) approach and extensive training in family and human systems theory, I offer clients a structure in which they develop more awareness and understanding of both self and others through practicing different ways of exploring experiences.
Life is an ocean of never-ending challenge; we can get overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, and feel out of control. Without proper support we miss the opportunities for growth that adversity offers. I provide a supportive structure that allows exploration of the most important aspects of your life and helps you develop concrete practical skills to better respond to the complex challenges life presents - - whether in individual, couples, or family therapy. You will learn to better know, understand, and accept more of your experiences and interactions as you discover and shape more satisfying layers of yourself and your relationships.
I believe we’re naturally good and unfortunately taught to feel shame, worthlessness, inadequacy, and the ideas of “bad” and “wrong”. I’m dedicated to providing a non-judgmental environment to support clients, explore their situations, and achieve their goals. I strive to hear and understand your feelings, past and current experiences, as well as to provide information and new coping strategies to help you deal with your concerns, difficulties, and struggles. We will sort out what’s going on in your life and sort it out together.
I believe we’re naturally good and unfortunately taught to feel shame, worthlessness, inadequacy, and the ideas of “bad” and “wrong”. I’m dedicated to providing a non-judgmental environment to support clients, explore their situations, and achieve their goals. I strive to hear and understand your feelings, past and current experiences, as well as to provide information and new coping strategies to help you deal with your concerns, difficulties, and struggles. We will sort out what’s going on in your life and sort it out together.
Mind & Body Counseling Services
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33905 (Online Only)
My name is Andrea. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of FL and NY. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and adults in inpatient and outpatients settings, including corrections. I was raised in NY by West Indian (Caribbean)/Asian parents. I then moved to FL where I earned my BA in Psychology and Masters in Mental Health Counseling. My passion is helping others figure out this crazy thing called life, and learn how to live with more satisfaction.
My name is Andrea. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of FL and NY. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and adults in inpatient and outpatients settings, including corrections. I was raised in NY by West Indian (Caribbean)/Asian parents. I then moved to FL where I earned my BA in Psychology and Masters in Mental Health Counseling. My passion is helping others figure out this crazy thing called life, and learn how to live with more satisfaction.
Sunshine Mental Health Services of SWFL
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33908 (Online Only)
My name is Faheda Rasool and I am a licensed clinical social. I live in the state of Florida and hold licenses in Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Michigan, Wyoming, and Hawaii. I have experience working with adults, teens, and children utilizing the CBT, DBT, person centered, and mindfulness approaches in my practice. My therapeutic style is warm, encouraging, and supportive.
My name is Faheda Rasool and I am a licensed clinical social. I live in the state of Florida and hold licenses in Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Michigan, Wyoming, and Hawaii. I have experience working with adults, teens, and children utilizing the CBT, DBT, person centered, and mindfulness approaches in my practice. My therapeutic style is warm, encouraging, and supportive.
Having problems going to sleep or staying asleep? Overwhelmed with Anxiety or Stress? Struggling with alcoholism, food, or drug addiction? Suffering from Post Traumatic Anxiety Disorder known as PTSD? Unlike the traditional therapeutic approach, at Advanced Hypnotherapy of Naples, our process bypasses the cognitive moving straight to the sub-cognitive where the underlying behavioral cause exists. Our advanced hypnotherapy techniques will help you reach your goal faster. And within a short time, you can begin to live the happy, peaceful, fulfilled life you deserve.
Having problems going to sleep or staying asleep? Overwhelmed with Anxiety or Stress? Struggling with alcoholism, food, or drug addiction? Suffering from Post Traumatic Anxiety Disorder known as PTSD? Unlike the traditional therapeutic approach, at Advanced Hypnotherapy of Naples, our process bypasses the cognitive moving straight to the sub-cognitive where the underlying behavioral cause exists. Our advanced hypnotherapy techniques will help you reach your goal faster. And within a short time, you can begin to live the happy, peaceful, fulfilled life you deserve.
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Marie Rose Walters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 (Online Only)
I am specialized in solution-focused therapy, CBT, and helping individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, OCD, family, christian, and couples therapy.
I am looking forward to work with anyone needing help as I truly believe in helping people to realize the changes they want to see in their lives. I work together with my clients as a team to reach their goals/potentials. I am fluent in French, English, and creole.
I am specialized in solution-focused therapy, CBT, and helping individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, OCD, family, christian, and couples therapy.
I am looking forward to work with anyone needing help as I truly believe in helping people to realize the changes they want to see in their lives. I work together with my clients as a team to reach their goals/potentials. I am fluent in French, English, and creole.
Do you ever experience a sense of isolation, feeling as though no one truly comprehends the challenges you face? Are you tired of having to repeatedly express yourself, only to be left feeling disheartened? The resulting loss of control can be a daunting experience, leaving you uncertain about your goals and desires. This situation can be overwhelming and frustrating. I want to assure you that you are not alone. We can come together, have a conversation, and explore potential solutions. Allow me to support you through this.
Do you ever experience a sense of isolation, feeling as though no one truly comprehends the challenges you face? Are you tired of having to repeatedly express yourself, only to be left feeling disheartened? The resulting loss of control can be a daunting experience, leaving you uncertain about your goals and desires. This situation can be overwhelming and frustrating. I want to assure you that you are not alone. We can come together, have a conversation, and explore potential solutions. Allow me to support you through this.
Online Therapists
Jennifer Farrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brandon, FL 33511
Struggling with the demands of life? Left unattended you may find yourself feeling anxious, angry, out of control, perhaps depressed. Relationships with your partner, family, peers, and work performance may begin to suffer. If you need a better work/life balance or seem to be unsettled in your life, I may be able to help. Perhaps your adolescent/teen is struggling with self-esteem, identity/behavioral issues, or healthy coping strategies. Maybe as a parent of a teen you need extra support or insight. Whatever the challenges may be, I would love the opportunity to walk beside you as a source of support.
Struggling with the demands of life? Left unattended you may find yourself feeling anxious, angry, out of control, perhaps depressed. Relationships with your partner, family, peers, and work performance may begin to suffer. If you need a better work/life balance or seem to be unsettled in your life, I may be able to help. Perhaps your adolescent/teen is struggling with self-esteem, identity/behavioral issues, or healthy coping strategies. Maybe as a parent of a teen you need extra support or insight. Whatever the challenges may be, I would love the opportunity to walk beside you as a source of support.
If you're looking for help in Trauma Work, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, Wellness, Empowerment, Life/ Career Coaching, Family/ Couples Issues, Life Adjustments, Autism, or Teen Motivation, Please call my office at 954-278-0519.
Holistic and integrated transformation is my foundation as a counselor, coach, and wellness professional. My background as a personal trainer allows me to work on my client's lifestyle and create more fulfilling and thriving habits for them using traditional and alternative methods. I aim to bring resolution and insight whenever you feel lost or unsupported. With broad experience in mental, emotional and physical health, I focus on building up my clients and customize my techniques to their needs and goals. My goal is to transform and heal the present through integrated approaches of mindfulness, emotional, and physical wellness.
If you're looking for help in Trauma Work, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, Wellness, Empowerment, Life/ Career Coaching, Family/ Couples Issues, Life Adjustments, Autism, or Teen Motivation, Please call my office at 954-278-0519.
Holistic and integrated transformation is my foundation as a counselor, coach, and wellness professional. My background as a personal trainer allows me to work on my client's lifestyle and create more fulfilling and thriving habits for them using traditional and alternative methods. I aim to bring resolution and insight whenever you feel lost or unsupported. With broad experience in mental, emotional and physical health, I focus on building up my clients and customize my techniques to their needs and goals. My goal is to transform and heal the present through integrated approaches of mindfulness, emotional, and physical wellness.
As a marriage, family, and couples Ph.D. candidate and a graduate of NOVA Southeastern University with an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, I have provided care with empathy, professionalism, cultural competence, and pragmatism, as healing is a collaborative effort that requires authentic care without judgment. I use various methods to assist individuals instead of relying on a specific treatment methodology. My profession is dedicated to helping clients find solutions to life-changing circumstances, which is why I work on developing personalized treatment plans that integrate into their daily lives.
As a marriage, family, and couples Ph.D. candidate and a graduate of NOVA Southeastern University with an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, I have provided care with empathy, professionalism, cultural competence, and pragmatism, as healing is a collaborative effort that requires authentic care without judgment. I use various methods to assist individuals instead of relying on a specific treatment methodology. My profession is dedicated to helping clients find solutions to life-changing circumstances, which is why I work on developing personalized treatment plans that integrate into their daily lives.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience within the mental health industry. I am the founder of Empower & Elevate Psychotherapy, a virtual outpatient private practice providing quality mental health care to individuals and families across 42 states. I specialize in the assessment and treatment of pediatric, child, adolescent, and adult populations with symptoms related to autism, ADHD, disruptive behavior, intellectual and developmental disabilities, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, stress, life transitions, challenges with identity development, hardship in attachments, and family discord.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience within the mental health industry. I am the founder of Empower & Elevate Psychotherapy, a virtual outpatient private practice providing quality mental health care to individuals and families across 42 states. I specialize in the assessment and treatment of pediatric, child, adolescent, and adult populations with symptoms related to autism, ADHD, disruptive behavior, intellectual and developmental disabilities, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, stress, life transitions, challenges with identity development, hardship in attachments, and family discord.
I provide a safe environment to explore and resolve beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that stand in the way of living a fully conscious and authentic life. Specialties include work with anxiety, depression, trauma, divorce, death, attachment ruptures, and ancestral/ inter-generational shame, and PTSD. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have studied at the Graduate Theological Union - University of California, Berkeley, The Graduate School for Marriage and Family Therapy, Ca.Institute of Integral Studies (San Francisco), and The Jung Institute in Zurich, Switzerland. I hold two Masters degrees and a Ph D in Psychology.
I provide a safe environment to explore and resolve beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that stand in the way of living a fully conscious and authentic life. Specialties include work with anxiety, depression, trauma, divorce, death, attachment ruptures, and ancestral/ inter-generational shame, and PTSD. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have studied at the Graduate Theological Union - University of California, Berkeley, The Graduate School for Marriage and Family Therapy, Ca.Institute of Integral Studies (San Francisco), and The Jung Institute in Zurich, Switzerland. I hold two Masters degrees and a Ph D in Psychology.
Melissa A Overton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713 (Online Only)
My area of focus has been child development, family transitions, marital counselling, and Post Traumatic Stress (PTS). Specialty areas include addressing parenting/behavioral issues with young children, marital conflict, and any individual or dyad working with trauma. Client-centered and culturally sensitive treatment is always a goal of mine. Individual talk therapy and working within the context of building relationships are typical modalities client would expect from my services. Trauma therapy is often conducted individually.
My area of focus has been child development, family transitions, marital counselling, and Post Traumatic Stress (PTS). Specialty areas include addressing parenting/behavioral issues with young children, marital conflict, and any individual or dyad working with trauma. Client-centered and culturally sensitive treatment is always a goal of mine. Individual talk therapy and working within the context of building relationships are typical modalities client would expect from my services. Trauma therapy is often conducted individually.
Teletherapy may be the right choice for you if: You have a busy schedule due to work or family obligations.
WE SERVE ALL OF FLORIDA! Teletherapy Solutions is an online platform connecting licensed therapists to people via privacy enabled video-chat. We are on a mission to make high quality mental health care affordable and accessible! Our therapist-match questionnaire makes finding your ideal therapist easy. Step 1. Complete the questionnaire. Step 2. Immediately review your matches. Step 3. Make your first appointment.
Teletherapy may be the right choice for you if: You have a busy schedule due to work or family obligations.
WE SERVE ALL OF FLORIDA! Teletherapy Solutions is an online platform connecting licensed therapists to people via privacy enabled video-chat. We are on a mission to make high quality mental health care affordable and accessible! Our therapist-match questionnaire makes finding your ideal therapist easy. Step 1. Complete the questionnaire. Step 2. Immediately review your matches. Step 3. Make your first appointment.
Katherine Ann Best
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MPH, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34236 (Online Only)
Katherine Best holds certifications in the following areas: Marriage & Family Therapy; EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing); Clinical Hypnosis and Trauma Resolution; Mindfulness Training; Violence Prevention; Supreme Court Family Mediation and Dispute Resolution; Dream and Archetypal Pattern Analysis.
Dr. Katherine Best is dedicated to your wellbeing by providing a quick response and flexible hours of care. Building upon strengths, she uses a positive, non-judgmental approach to encourage growth and change. Dr. Best offers: psychotherapy, marriage and family therapy, trauma resolution, pre and post divorce counseling, family mediation for conflict resolution, clinical hypnosis, EMDR, archetypal pattern dream analysis, and life coaching. In addition, Dr. Katherine Best offers treatment for stress, anxiety, procrastination, depression, cumulative exposures to trauma, priest and clergy abuse, chronic pain, and insomnia.
Katherine Best holds certifications in the following areas: Marriage & Family Therapy; EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing); Clinical Hypnosis and Trauma Resolution; Mindfulness Training; Violence Prevention; Supreme Court Family Mediation and Dispute Resolution; Dream and Archetypal Pattern Analysis.
Dr. Katherine Best is dedicated to your wellbeing by providing a quick response and flexible hours of care. Building upon strengths, she uses a positive, non-judgmental approach to encourage growth and change. Dr. Best offers: psychotherapy, marriage and family therapy, trauma resolution, pre and post divorce counseling, family mediation for conflict resolution, clinical hypnosis, EMDR, archetypal pattern dream analysis, and life coaching. In addition, Dr. Katherine Best offers treatment for stress, anxiety, procrastination, depression, cumulative exposures to trauma, priest and clergy abuse, chronic pain, and insomnia.
My individual work combines other attachment-based, affect-focused, body-mind awareness approaches including Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Gestalt Therapy, Internal Family System and Existential Psychotherapy.
If we think alike, we would agree that a good life is a life in which we are able to work, to love, and to play. However, in reality, many situations become barriers and prevent us from enjoying life. At times, we might even feel we can't breathe. As a devoted therapist, I will work together with you to remove these barriers -- whatever the cause might be: career stress, rocky relationships, identity confusion, past trauma... You need not face your problems alone. Over years, I have witnessed changes happening, wounds healed, trust rebuilt, and fear given way to courage.
My individual work combines other attachment-based, affect-focused, body-mind awareness approaches including Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Gestalt Therapy, Internal Family System and Existential Psychotherapy.
If we think alike, we would agree that a good life is a life in which we are able to work, to love, and to play. However, in reality, many situations become barriers and prevent us from enjoying life. At times, we might even feel we can't breathe. As a devoted therapist, I will work together with you to remove these barriers -- whatever the cause might be: career stress, rocky relationships, identity confusion, past trauma... You need not face your problems alone. Over years, I have witnessed changes happening, wounds healed, trust rebuilt, and fear given way to courage.
Eva Smidova
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhDr, LMFT, LGBTQA+, CTCT, PhD
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34103
I am honored meeting clients for psychotherapeutic, counseling, and assessment services based on a respect for their uniqueness, gender, family values, culture, and religion.
Dear client, YOU ARE MY SPECIALTY! Let me help you get the most out of your life, relationships, and career. I am a skilled psychotherapist, counselor, certified transgender care therapist, and hypnotherapist with an international experience. My areas of emphasis are: psychotherapy with couples, families, individuals, children and teens, LGB and Transgender care, relational concerns, infidelity, sexual therapy, parenting challenges, personal growth, self-esteem and empowerment, mind and body connection work, transitions of life/career/ family, anxiety and depression, death, loss and grief, trauma. Successful therapy is about you feeling better, changed, balanced, satisfied, challenged, glowing YOU!
I am honored meeting clients for psychotherapeutic, counseling, and assessment services based on a respect for their uniqueness, gender, family values, culture, and religion.
Dear client, YOU ARE MY SPECIALTY! Let me help you get the most out of your life, relationships, and career. I am a skilled psychotherapist, counselor, certified transgender care therapist, and hypnotherapist with an international experience. My areas of emphasis are: psychotherapy with couples, families, individuals, children and teens, LGB and Transgender care, relational concerns, infidelity, sexual therapy, parenting challenges, personal growth, self-esteem and empowerment, mind and body connection work, transitions of life/career/ family, anxiety and depression, death, loss and grief, trauma. Successful therapy is about you feeling better, changed, balanced, satisfied, challenged, glowing YOU!
Mary Moonen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAP
Verified Verified
Bradenton, FL 34209 (Online Only)
Many times when people call, they have concerns including: Mental Health issues, Addiction, Family, Couples,Relationships,Problems, Work Stress, Medical Conditions, Trauma, Loss, Grief, or everyday stressors. I will treat you with utmost dignity, and respect, honoring your cultural/ religious values. My creative approaches are what my clients like the best. I have used music, appropriate use of humor, and other artisitc ways to help people express themselves. As a TEAM, we will work TOGETHER to identify, set and achieve your goals, and I give you tangible strategies to reach them.
Many times when people call, they have concerns including: Mental Health issues, Addiction, Family, Couples,Relationships,Problems, Work Stress, Medical Conditions, Trauma, Loss, Grief, or everyday stressors. I will treat you with utmost dignity, and respect, honoring your cultural/ religious values. My creative approaches are what my clients like the best. I have used music, appropriate use of humor, and other artisitc ways to help people express themselves. As a TEAM, we will work TOGETHER to identify, set and achieve your goals, and I give you tangible strategies to reach them.
Hello, my name is Nathan Groff and I'm a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Florida. I've worked in various settings such as community organizations, faith based, non-profits, private practice, hospitals, schools, and also county contracts. My demographic of specialty has been teenagers and adolescents, but I have worked with all populations from substance, family, crisis, groups, couples, and individuals. I'm also adopted which provides me with a unique perspective when working with parents and individuals of those within the adoption and foster care community. My promise is to meet you where your at.
Hello, my name is Nathan Groff and I'm a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Florida. I've worked in various settings such as community organizations, faith based, non-profits, private practice, hospitals, schools, and also county contracts. My demographic of specialty has been teenagers and adolescents, but I have worked with all populations from substance, family, crisis, groups, couples, and individuals. I'm also adopted which provides me with a unique perspective when working with parents and individuals of those within the adoption and foster care community. My promise is to meet you where your at.
My treatment approach draws on dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques and family systems theory.
I am a licensed psychologist with extensive training and experience in the treatment of adults, children and families. As part of the South Florida DBT Consortium, I am a certified DBT- Linehan Board Clinician. Additionally, my group practice is a Linehan Board Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program and provides individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, adults and parents. My credentials include a doctoral degree from Rutgers University and two masters degrees in psychology from Columbia University. I also have extensive postdoctoral training and expertise in the treatment of children & families.
My treatment approach draws on dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques and family systems theory.
I am a licensed psychologist with extensive training and experience in the treatment of adults, children and families. As part of the South Florida DBT Consortium, I am a certified DBT- Linehan Board Clinician. Additionally, my group practice is a Linehan Board Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program and provides individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, adults and parents. My credentials include a doctoral degree from Rutgers University and two masters degrees in psychology from Columbia University. I also have extensive postdoctoral training and expertise in the treatment of children & families.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.