Relationship Issues Therapists in Fort Myers, FL
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I currently am counseling adults with relationship and mental health issues and work with both individuals and couples.
Are you a parent who is concerned about your adolescent or young adult? Has your family life or marriage become chaotic? Is your teen engaging in risk-taking behaviors, or are they isolating themselves in their room? Are they having problems with a peer group or having school problems such as underachievement, truancy or fighting? Do you think that they be being bullied or cyber-bullied by other kids? Are you wondering if there might be a drug or alcohol problem? Do you worry about their sexual behavior ? Do they lie excessively or spend all their time on social media?
I currently am counseling adults with relationship and mental health issues and work with both individuals and couples.
Are you a parent who is concerned about your adolescent or young adult? Has your family life or marriage become chaotic? Is your teen engaging in risk-taking behaviors, or are they isolating themselves in their room? Are they having problems with a peer group or having school problems such as underachievement, truancy or fighting? Do you think that they be being bullied or cyber-bullied by other kids? Are you wondering if there might be a drug or alcohol problem? Do you worry about their sexual behavior ? Do they lie excessively or spend all their time on social media?
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As a LCSW and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I specialize in working with clients through a relational lens, meaning I consider how one's relationship with both macro and micro systems, including our professions, gender, personal relationships, socioeconomic status and so forth impact the clients overall wellbeing.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, role stress, and grief. I also helped many people who have severe mental health concerns with their outpatient success. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, narrative and client centered counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
As a LCSW and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I specialize in working with clients through a relational lens, meaning I consider how one's relationship with both macro and micro systems, including our professions, gender, personal relationships, socioeconomic status and so forth impact the clients overall wellbeing.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, role stress, and grief. I also helped many people who have severe mental health concerns with their outpatient success. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, narrative and client centered counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
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Jennifer Adair
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33905 (Online Only)
Have you ever had a different sense of where you’re meant to be? Are you ready to make changes in your life but are unsure of how or where to start? If you're experiencing relationship issues, unresolved issues from your past that are holding you back, have feelings of being overwhelmed, or are having difficulty coping with life’s difficulties, I want to help you. I am an experienced therapist working with adult clients on issues including relationship dynamics, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and stress management.
Have you ever had a different sense of where you’re meant to be? Are you ready to make changes in your life but are unsure of how or where to start? If you're experiencing relationship issues, unresolved issues from your past that are holding you back, have feelings of being overwhelmed, or are having difficulty coping with life’s difficulties, I want to help you. I am an experienced therapist working with adult clients on issues including relationship dynamics, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and stress management.
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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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Relationships present challenges throughout our lives; my training in solution-focused therapy, emotionally focused therapy and attachment theory can help resolve many relationship issues.
Making the decision to seek counseling may seem like a big step. In my 20+ years as a licensed therapist, I've helped many people, at various stages of life, find relief from hurts, learn life-changing skills and transform relationships. My goal is to help you find the most direct path to such growth. I work with children, adolescents and adults and am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches. Above all, I want to see you get the skilled help and support you need today. Congratulations on taking this important step in your life.
Relationships present challenges throughout our lives; my training in solution-focused therapy, emotionally focused therapy and attachment theory can help resolve many relationship issues.
Making the decision to seek counseling may seem like a big step. In my 20+ years as a licensed therapist, I've helped many people, at various stages of life, find relief from hurts, learn life-changing skills and transform relationships. My goal is to help you find the most direct path to such growth. I work with children, adolescents and adults and am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches. Above all, I want to see you get the skilled help and support you need today. Congratulations on taking this important step in your life.
Mary Lisa Grimmer
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33919 (Online Only)
It is very important to me that we develop a good working relationship and eventually a therapeutic alliance.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I have 23+ years of counseling experience in various settings with different populations. My specialties include grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction and codependency. I am also trained to help you cope through other various struggles and complicated experiences that often come with living life in this day and age.
It is very important to me that we develop a good working relationship and eventually a therapeutic alliance.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I have 23+ years of counseling experience in various settings with different populations. My specialties include grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction and codependency. I am also trained to help you cope through other various struggles and complicated experiences that often come with living life in this day and age.
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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!
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!
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Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, or simply seeking guidance in managing life transitions, I am dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely. I am EMDR trained and integrate trauma informed modalities to provide healing to not only individuals but also couples. Through therapy, I strive for my clients to feel whole and healed.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, or simply seeking guidance in managing life transitions, I am dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely. I am EMDR trained and integrate trauma informed modalities to provide healing to not only individuals but also couples. Through therapy, I strive for my clients to feel whole and healed.
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Melanie Fisher
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, MPH, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33905 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and family conflict.
As a therapist, my mission is to create a safe and inclusive space where clients feel empowered to share their stories, explore their experiences, build on their strengths, and cultivate resilience.
I specialize in working with individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and family conflict.
As a therapist, my mission is to create a safe and inclusive space where clients feel empowered to share their stories, explore their experiences, build on their strengths, and cultivate resilience.
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If you are struggling with an issue related to your relationship or marriage, domestic violence, sexual abuse/violence, rape, trauma, major life-tranistion, depression, anxiety, addiction, or any other problem or concern.
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.
If you are struggling with an issue related to your relationship or marriage, domestic violence, sexual abuse/violence, rape, trauma, major life-tranistion, depression, anxiety, addiction, or any other problem or concern.
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.
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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.
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.
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Life is Stressful. Change is Here! For 40 years, I have helped clients from all over the world, to learn how to deal with the stress of life: grief recovery, relationships, self esteem, permanent alcohol/ addiction recovery, emotional confusion, finances, relationships, personal identity, career choices, attitude, the breaking of family cycles, codependency and more. "One of the top Life Counselors/Life Coaches in the USA. " Lifetime Television. "The top relationship counselor." Marriage.com Join us at Davidessel.com. Work/Life balance, Emotional Regulation, Permanent Alcohol Recovery, Divorce prevention, David is with you!
Life is Stressful. Change is Here! For 40 years, I have helped clients from all over the world, to learn how to deal with the stress of life: grief recovery, relationships, self esteem, permanent alcohol/ addiction recovery, emotional confusion, finances, relationships, personal identity, career choices, attitude, the breaking of family cycles, codependency and more. "One of the top Life Counselors/Life Coaches in the USA. " Lifetime Television. "The top relationship counselor." Marriage.com Join us at Davidessel.com. Work/Life balance, Emotional Regulation, Permanent Alcohol Recovery, Divorce prevention, David is with you!
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Janean Bromley, MS, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Hello, my name is Janean Bromley. I specialize in couples and relationship therapy and counseling. I have a passion to help couples stay together in today's climate. I believe that it is more difficult then ever for couples to prioritize their relationship, maintain trust, connection and be able to balance the many tasks in today's society. I am trained in Gottman level 2 couples techniques, who is a world renowned researcher on couples and couples therapy. My goal in sessions is to help my couples focus on their strengths while striving for positive change. I have great progress in my sessions if both partners are willing.
Hello, my name is Janean Bromley. I specialize in couples and relationship therapy and counseling. I have a passion to help couples stay together in today's climate. I believe that it is more difficult then ever for couples to prioritize their relationship, maintain trust, connection and be able to balance the many tasks in today's society. I am trained in Gottman level 2 couples techniques, who is a world renowned researcher on couples and couples therapy. My goal in sessions is to help my couples focus on their strengths while striving for positive change. I have great progress in my sessions if both partners are willing.
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Welcome! My name is Maren Pinder. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with experience working with children, adolescents, adults and couples struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, behavioral challenges, parenting, self-esteem, and trauma. I strive to create a warm and authentic atmosphere where my clients feel safe to explore and fulfill their mental health needs. Common practices I use include emotion-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.
Welcome! My name is Maren Pinder. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with experience working with children, adolescents, adults and couples struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, behavioral challenges, parenting, self-esteem, and trauma. I strive to create a warm and authentic atmosphere where my clients feel safe to explore and fulfill their mental health needs. Common practices I use include emotion-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.
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Patricia Katz, LCSW PA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33913 (Online Only)
My therapeutic style is relaxed and I frquently use humor where appropriate! While processing life issues, traumas and other hurts, clients gain new healthier insights on old challenges and learn more effective problem solving for moving forward. Old stale patterns are replaced with heightened communication, effective relationship decisions and can demonstrate the making of smarter life choices etc. If you are feeling stuck, hurt or just need to process any issue, then its time to keep reading and choose to design your life to promote happiness and success.
My therapeutic style is relaxed and I frquently use humor where appropriate! While processing life issues, traumas and other hurts, clients gain new healthier insights on old challenges and learn more effective problem solving for moving forward. Old stale patterns are replaced with heightened communication, effective relationship decisions and can demonstrate the making of smarter life choices etc. If you are feeling stuck, hurt or just need to process any issue, then its time to keep reading and choose to design your life to promote happiness and success.
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We all have within us a resilience to confront and handle even the most challenging of issues. But we do not have to do it alone. A willingness to share our deepest thoughts and emotions in a safe and caring environment can empower you to figure out how you are feeling , how to move forward, reclaim your purpose and passion. I would like to participate in that process with you. I am experienced in relationship and self-counseling, using complementary approaches tto best facilitate positive change. I'm looking forward to being your partner in this process. Go to my website for more info
We all have within us a resilience to confront and handle even the most challenging of issues. But we do not have to do it alone. A willingness to share our deepest thoughts and emotions in a safe and caring environment can empower you to figure out how you are feeling , how to move forward, reclaim your purpose and passion. I would like to participate in that process with you. I am experienced in relationship and self-counseling, using complementary approaches tto best facilitate positive change. I'm looking forward to being your partner in this process. Go to my website for more info
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Are you emotionally drained or struggling to keep going? Do you have worrying or negative thoughts? Does the past haunt you? Maybe it stems from an unhealthy relationship or past trauma. Maybe your emotions feel too intense to manage. Or maybe you're experiencing a recent loss/change in life. You might even be consumed by a fast-paced lifestyle. What if I told you now was the perfect time to take a step back and focus on YOU?
Are you emotionally drained or struggling to keep going? Do you have worrying or negative thoughts? Does the past haunt you? Maybe it stems from an unhealthy relationship or past trauma. Maybe your emotions feel too intense to manage. Or maybe you're experiencing a recent loss/change in life. You might even be consumed by a fast-paced lifestyle. What if I told you now was the perfect time to take a step back and focus on YOU?
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Linda J Bunck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Most of my clients see me for help coping with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues, also stress related to work. Each person is unique and I tailor my treatment plan to each individual. I am interactive and will help educate you on what your treatment needs are so we can work together toward your goals. I accept BCBS, UMR, Medicare.
Most of my clients see me for help coping with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues, also stress related to work. Each person is unique and I tailor my treatment plan to each individual. I am interactive and will help educate you on what your treatment needs are so we can work together toward your goals. I accept BCBS, UMR, Medicare.
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Dr. Hall is a registered intern in mental health counseling. He brings experience from medicine, and from a lifetime study of the human heart and soul. He helps you find what medications cannot provide - peace and meaning in troubled circumstances. He treats anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, and relationship problems. He combines evidence-based counseling techniques with your own faith and spirituality. His gentle and compassionate approach eases the process of healing. He helps you to discover your own strengths, new meaning in difficult situations, and more peace in your life.
Dr. Hall is a registered intern in mental health counseling. He brings experience from medicine, and from a lifetime study of the human heart and soul. He helps you find what medications cannot provide - peace and meaning in troubled circumstances. He treats anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, and relationship problems. He combines evidence-based counseling techniques with your own faith and spirituality. His gentle and compassionate approach eases the process of healing. He helps you to discover your own strengths, new meaning in difficult situations, and more peace in your life.
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Jenesis Vasquez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33907
I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, self-esteem, trauma, behavioral problems, relationship conflict, and life transitions.
Hello, My name is Jenesis Vasquez and I can't wait to work with you! I am currently accepting new clients. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I believe that the bravest thing someone can do is begin to understand their own story. I want to help you start the new chapter of your life, whether it’s finding solutions, finding peace, or experiencing yourself in different ways! Whether you are a concerned parent for your child, an individual, or couple struggling with feeling like no one understands you, I am here to help. My sessions are a setting where you can feel free to discuss anything that you need to without judgement.
I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, self-esteem, trauma, behavioral problems, relationship conflict, and life transitions.
Hello, My name is Jenesis Vasquez and I can't wait to work with you! I am currently accepting new clients. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I believe that the bravest thing someone can do is begin to understand their own story. I want to help you start the new chapter of your life, whether it’s finding solutions, finding peace, or experiencing yourself in different ways! Whether you are a concerned parent for your child, an individual, or couple struggling with feeling like no one understands you, I am here to help. My sessions are a setting where you can feel free to discuss anything that you need to without judgement.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.