Therapists in Fort Myers, FL
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Stephen Bridges
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, RSCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Hi, I’m Stephen. I maintain that one of the hardest parts of healing is starting. By seeking help, you’re choosing to be vulnerable and open to change, and that should be admired! I see that in working with me, you are trusting me with your story, and I will work hard to earn that trust. I truly believe that in therapy, the relationship heals. I want to get to know you and your life, and I hope to work together to equip you with the tools to live a healthy life. Finding the right therapist for you can be an intimidating journey, and I hope to make your experience not only comfortable but truly meaningful.
Hi, I’m Stephen. I maintain that one of the hardest parts of healing is starting. By seeking help, you’re choosing to be vulnerable and open to change, and that should be admired! I see that in working with me, you are trusting me with your story, and I will work hard to earn that trust. I truly believe that in therapy, the relationship heals. I want to get to know you and your life, and I hope to work together to equip you with the tools to live a healthy life. Finding the right therapist for you can be an intimidating journey, and I hope to make your experience not only comfortable but truly meaningful.
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Begin the journey...be courageous. Struggling with depression, anxiety, fear, loss, trauma, seeking direction & purpose? This is a safe place to heal & grow. Marriage in trouble and help needed understanding differences, communicating effectively, resolving conflict, learning to laugh and "play" and experience greater intimacy, be empowered to make it great again. Navigating the unchartered waters of parenting and need guidance in the developmental stages, "acting out" teenager, setting boundaries, having realistic expectations and learning to stay connected with your children, or teens come receive guidance, and direction. Family sculpting, psychodrama, relaxation techniques, creativity, and arts used to facilitate healing.
Begin the journey...be courageous. Struggling with depression, anxiety, fear, loss, trauma, seeking direction & purpose? This is a safe place to heal & grow. Marriage in trouble and help needed understanding differences, communicating effectively, resolving conflict, learning to laugh and "play" and experience greater intimacy, be empowered to make it great again. Navigating the unchartered waters of parenting and need guidance in the developmental stages, "acting out" teenager, setting boundaries, having realistic expectations and learning to stay connected with your children, or teens come receive guidance, and direction. Family sculpting, psychodrama, relaxation techniques, creativity, and arts used to facilitate healing.
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Nelson L Hadler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33919
Thirty years experience in the mental health and substance abuse field. My clients report that I create a trusting, relaxed and nurturing environment in their sessions. Live and telehealth visits in FL, tele in NJ and Colorado Specializing in co-occurring disorders and general mental health issues, providing individual and family treatment for adults and adolescents who are experiencing emotional, family and or substance use problems and other life difficulties. I especially enjoy working with difficult adolescents and their families. I also am a qualified supervisor in FL and NJ.
Thirty years experience in the mental health and substance abuse field. My clients report that I create a trusting, relaxed and nurturing environment in their sessions. Live and telehealth visits in FL, tele in NJ and Colorado Specializing in co-occurring disorders and general mental health issues, providing individual and family treatment for adults and adolescents who are experiencing emotional, family and or substance use problems and other life difficulties. I especially enjoy working with difficult adolescents and their families. I also am a qualified supervisor in FL and NJ.
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Revive Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33912
Are you looking for a supportive and collaborative space to heal yourself or your family relationships? Revive Family Counseling is here to help. We understand that every individual is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet your desired needs. Our experienced therapists are skilled in working with a wide range of challenges, including: - Communication problems - Conflict resolution - Anxiety- Depression- Parenting issues - Blended families - Divorce and separation - Grief and loss - Trauma - Marriage/Couples Counseling- Mental health conditions.
Are you looking for a supportive and collaborative space to heal yourself or your family relationships? Revive Family Counseling is here to help. We understand that every individual is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet your desired needs. Our experienced therapists are skilled in working with a wide range of challenges, including: - Communication problems - Conflict resolution - Anxiety- Depression- Parenting issues - Blended families - Divorce and separation - Grief and loss - Trauma - Marriage/Couples Counseling- Mental health conditions.
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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.
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.
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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?
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?
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Yaro Garcia Therapy Treatment Team, LLC.
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Hello, I'm Dr. Yaro Garcia, please call me Yaro. I am a licensed mental health counselor with extensive training in clinical psychology, cognition, and trauma. I have 14 years of clinical practice. In addition to my work with clients, I also share my expertise as a professor and recognized speaker on topics related to mental health and wellness including complex trauma and treatment techniques.
Hello, I'm Dr. Yaro Garcia, please call me Yaro. I am a licensed mental health counselor with extensive training in clinical psychology, cognition, and trauma. I have 14 years of clinical practice. In addition to my work with clients, I also share my expertise as a professor and recognized speaker on topics related to mental health and wellness including complex trauma and treatment techniques.
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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.
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.
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We all struggle at different points in life. There are times when we need support to gain perspective and make changes in order to find peace. I help adults and teens work through a variety of concerns regarding anxiety and depression, life changes, life optimization, intimacy, relationships and past trauma. Together we work collaboratively to identify your own goals and develop skills for managing these challenges. Through a trusting therapeutic relationship, my goal is to help you to find self-understanding and identify the barriers that are standing in the way of your ability to enjoy life.
We all struggle at different points in life. There are times when we need support to gain perspective and make changes in order to find peace. I help adults and teens work through a variety of concerns regarding anxiety and depression, life changes, life optimization, intimacy, relationships and past trauma. Together we work collaboratively to identify your own goals and develop skills for managing these challenges. Through a trusting therapeutic relationship, my goal is to help you to find self-understanding and identify the barriers that are standing in the way of your ability to enjoy life.
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Dealing with stress, anxiety, and trauma can feel overwhelming. You may feel trapped in a relentless cycle of worry and fear, making it hard to participate in everyday life. Constantly on edge, you might find it difficult to trust others and get triggered by painful memories from your past. Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and alone, your world starts to feel very small. If this sounds familiar, I want you to know there is hope. You don't have to feel stuck or isolated in this struggle. Reaching out for help is a courageous step towards becoming the person you want to be.
Dealing with stress, anxiety, and trauma can feel overwhelming. You may feel trapped in a relentless cycle of worry and fear, making it hard to participate in everyday life. Constantly on edge, you might find it difficult to trust others and get triggered by painful memories from your past. Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and alone, your world starts to feel very small. If this sounds familiar, I want you to know there is hope. You don't have to feel stuck or isolated in this struggle. Reaching out for help is a courageous step towards becoming the person you want to be.
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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!
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!
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Dr. Anthony Garcia
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, CAP, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33907
I understand the pain of anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems and even PTSD. It can affect you and keep you from living your best life. If you have tried to manage your thoughts, feelings or actions to better your life and made little progress, welcome to your solution. I specialize in treating these conditions daily and my effectiveness is evidence by my clients results. The good news is that true and permanent healing is available today! The days of spending months or years in therapy are over.
I understand the pain of anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems and even PTSD. It can affect you and keep you from living your best life. If you have tried to manage your thoughts, feelings or actions to better your life and made little progress, welcome to your solution. I specialize in treating these conditions daily and my effectiveness is evidence by my clients results. The good news is that true and permanent healing is available today! The days of spending months or years in therapy are over.
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Bethany R. Russell, PhD, PA
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33908 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing individual and family counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. My approach incorporates strategies, that promote increased awareness, while providing encouragement for clients to grow and explore their abstract truth through experiential activities, mindfulness, and connecting with the past to better understand the present.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing individual and family counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. My approach incorporates strategies, that promote increased awareness, while providing encouragement for clients to grow and explore their abstract truth through experiential activities, mindfulness, and connecting with the past to better understand the present.
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Freysdman Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33913 (Online Only)
I am a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida. I obtained my Master’s in Social Work from Barry University in Miami.
I am a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida. I obtained my Master’s in Social Work from Barry University in Miami.
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Lisa strives to create a therapeutic relationship where individuals feel safe, heard, and respected. She provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach in her work with children, adolescents, teens and adults. She helps clients identify their strengths through use of Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Individual Psychotherapy.
Lisa strives to create a therapeutic relationship where individuals feel safe, heard, and respected. She provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach in her work with children, adolescents, teens and adults. She helps clients identify their strengths through use of Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Individual Psychotherapy.
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Cindy Matthes-Loy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33907
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.
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.
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Ms. Hartley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who provides counseling services to adolescents and adults. She specializes in many areas including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and Conflict (of all ages). Ms. Hartley is a part of the Comprehensive MedPsych Systems (CMPS) team, a private interdisciplinary behavioral health practice that offers a broad range individualized and empirically-based psychiatric, evaluation, and therapeutic services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. I OFFER SERVICES IN OUR FORT MYERS OFFICE.
Ms. Hartley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who provides counseling services to adolescents and adults. She specializes in many areas including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and Conflict (of all ages). Ms. Hartley is a part of the Comprehensive MedPsych Systems (CMPS) team, a private interdisciplinary behavioral health practice that offers a broad range individualized and empirically-based psychiatric, evaluation, and therapeutic services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. I OFFER SERVICES IN OUR FORT MYERS OFFICE.
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Karen P. Forman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MBA, LMFT WI
Verified Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33901 (Online Only)
"I can't fix myself!" “I feel so alone.” “Our relationship is in trouble.” “I’ll never stop missing him.” "It's all too much!" Does any of this sound familiar? I'm here to help you feel safe, supported, and truly heard. I work exclusively with women and couples. During my 17+ years in practice, I've had the honor to work with amazing women through crises, change-of-life, and relationship issues. My work with couples includes supportive counseling through conflict, separation, grief, and parenting. I have also helped to build and run a Parent Communication Coaching program for high-conflict parents..
"I can't fix myself!" “I feel so alone.” “Our relationship is in trouble.” “I’ll never stop missing him.” "It's all too much!" Does any of this sound familiar? I'm here to help you feel safe, supported, and truly heard. I work exclusively with women and couples. During my 17+ years in practice, I've had the honor to work with amazing women through crises, change-of-life, and relationship issues. My work with couples includes supportive counseling through conflict, separation, grief, and parenting. I have also helped to build and run a Parent Communication Coaching program for high-conflict parents..
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Dr. Foris is a Licensed Psychologist who graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2009. She completed her internship and post-doctoral residency in Broward County, primarily focusing on the assessment and treatment of sexual abuse victims and juveniles exhibiting sexual behavior problems. Dr. Foris has resided in Southwest Florida since 2016, and she is a contracted provider for the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Partnership for Strong Families, Children's Network of Southwest Florida, and FSS Suncoast Connects.
Dr. Foris is a Licensed Psychologist who graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2009. She completed her internship and post-doctoral residency in Broward County, primarily focusing on the assessment and treatment of sexual abuse victims and juveniles exhibiting sexual behavior problems. Dr. Foris has resided in Southwest Florida since 2016, and she is a contracted provider for the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Partnership for Strong Families, Children's Network of Southwest Florida, and FSS Suncoast Connects.
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It wasn't always smooth sailing for me either. Like many, I was raised with beliefs that led to a whirlwind of stressful moments, leaving me feeling disconnected from my true self. I used to think that making the right choices meant seeking approval from others. I believed that it was normal to feel overwhelmed by even the smallest decisions. But I've discovered a different truth. Honoring your own desires isn't selfish—it's essential self-care. You don't have to live with constant anxiety and therapy can help. Together, we will identify what is most important to you and align your choices. I want you to love your life.
It wasn't always smooth sailing for me either. Like many, I was raised with beliefs that led to a whirlwind of stressful moments, leaving me feeling disconnected from my true self. I used to think that making the right choices meant seeking approval from others. I believed that it was normal to feel overwhelmed by even the smallest decisions. But I've discovered a different truth. Honoring your own desires isn't selfish—it's essential self-care. You don't have to live with constant anxiety and therapy can help. Together, we will identify what is most important to you and align your choices. I want you to love your life.
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Number of Therapists in Fort Myers, FL
500+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Fort Myers, FL who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
79% | Self Esteem |
78% | Coping Skills |
67% | Relationship Issues |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
64% | Grief |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
87% | Aetna |
84% | Cigna and Evernorth |
82% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Fort Myers, FL see their clients
60% | In Person and Online | |
40% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
16% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |