Therapists in Fort Myers, FL

Convenient video therapy sessions for people who are anxious, sad, or stressed. I can help you find inner strength and coping skills to work through your problems and gain confidence. I also offer career counseling and guidance for people feeling stuck or unhappy in their job or career. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you are struggling with anxiety or low self esteem. Do you feel lost, alone, or depressed? Do you need help working through problems? Do you feel stuck in your job or career? Are you stressed about work unhappy in your current job but don’t know what career is right for you.

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.

Are YOU feeling heard? My philosophy is rooted in Cheryl Richardson’s quote that “people start to heal the moment they feel heard” and my professional goal is to empower adults to move from “surviving to thriving" in a comfortable environment where they are safe to be themselves. Using a holistic, trauma-informed approach, I'm ready to help you acknowledge, navigate through and overcome negative patterns of thought and behavior that often lead to depression, anxiety, social isolation, generational trauma, people-pleasing behaviors, boundary issues and negative self-worth.

Are you the “strong” one? Are you the one everyone goes to when they need someone to talk to? Are you the one selflessly passing out advice while you silently deal with your own worries? It can be so exhausting helping everyone else with their problems while pushing your own to the side. This is all too common! It’s nice to feel needed, but how would it feel if you finally got to talk to someone? What if you had a person who was there JUST to listen to YOU. How amazing would that feel? Imagine being able to talk to someone about your own life and work things out without the disruptions of work, friends, kids, or partners.

Are you a woman in the Maternal phase of her life? Ready to have a family but struggling to navigate infertility or pregnancy loss. Are you pregnant and experiencing anxiety and depression? Do you have birth trauma you need to work through? Are you struggling with post-partum depression, anxiety or PTSD? Are feeling overwhelmed by all of the transitions associated with becoming a mother? If so, you're in the right place. For nearly 2 years, I have been specializing in Maternal Mental Health counseling a specialty that focuses specifically on the unique mental health needs that encompass the Maternal phase of a woman's life.

As a counselor with Masters Degrees in Psychology and Mental Health Counseling, I seek to integrate the language of the heart and soul with the guidance of science. I specialize in working with people who feel stuck in their lives due to trauma, anxiety, depression, shame, self-criticism, low self-esteem, and chronic illness. My particular focus is helping individuals and couples build awareness, resilience, and greater connections with self and others. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I am trained to respond to your learned coping patterns and help you develop new, effective strategies so you can feel whole again.

Welcome! Making the decision to seek out therapy can be a big one, and sometimes scary. Take a deep breath, you've got this! Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, depression, difficulty coping with big feelings, irritability or angry outbursts, difficulty focusing, peer conflict or difficulty maintaining relationships, explosive or defiant behaviors, hyperactivity, or decreased motivation. You may have experienced trauma, whether it be a natural disaster, accident, or abuse. Many clients I see commonly work on developing coping skills, processing trauma, enhancing relationships, managing difficult behaviors, and so much more!

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.

Accepting new clients. Do your needs and desires take a backseat to those of others? Do you find yourself constantly striving to please everyone around you at the expense of your own well-being? Do you find yourself flooded by overwhelming and confusing emotions, making it hard to maintain control? If you had a challenging childhood that you’ve tried to put behind you, or you’ve had painful experiences in life that still haunt you, remember that you can get support at any time to understand how your past is showing up in your present and gain skills to have a more peaceful life.

Experts advise that your search should consider the background, education, experience and treatment methods of any therapist you are considering. Dr. Joseph Coppolo Jr. is licensed in the states of Florida and New York. He received his doctoral degree from Yeshiva University, New York and also holds graduate degrees in Special Education and School Psychology. He has over 25 years experience working with individuals and families. Additionally, he treats those persons whose lives are disrupted by family conflict, stress, anxiety, depression, panic and obsessive compulsive disorders.

~*TAKING NEW CLIENTS*~ Whether you have gone through a traumatic experience or are dealing with unmanageable anxiety or depression, I believe that it is possible to heal from whatever struggles you bring into our session. I strive to provide a safe and open space to start your healing by learning how to manage your life again. We will work together to seek relief from PTSD symptoms, boundaries and stress management. In addition, I also work with people who need help navigating difficult life transitions and relationship issues. You are worthy in seeking help and peace for yourself.

For many, the journey towards parenthood can be a long and difficult road. This journey may be filled with negative pregnancy tests, the heartbreak of loss, the anxiety of fertility treatments, the pressure of picking the right donor, the trauma of a NICU stay, or the heaviness of postpartum depression and anxiety. The complexities of navigating parent life continue as your child grows and your family transitions not only with your child's age but sometimes through family transitions such a divorce, step-parenting, or adjusting to stay at home parenting.

I am passionate about helping individuals struggling with anxiety/depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties which can make it difficult to enjoy your life. Have you been feeling overwhelmed, unhappy, or unfulfilled? Life can be challenging. But working with the right therapist can make a difference in your life. I specialize in helping individuals discover patterns that have led to how you feel so you can improve your future.

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.

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.

Throughout our lifespan, we will be faced with transitions. Children experiences changes within the family as well as school, friends, and daily routine. Then there’s puberty, which brings about a whole new set of changes in a teenager. Early adulthood is full of change, as well as a search for meaning and purpose. Marriage, divorce, birth of children, death of parents, middle age, retirement, and on and on! Sometimes we can move through these transitions smoothly; however, other times it doesn’t go quite as well.

When overwhelmed by life, you may experience feeling drained, disconnected, dissatisfied with your relationships, and at times physically unwell. Whether you're seeking relief from prolonged sadness, overwhelming stress, excessive worry, relationship difficulties, sexuality issues, or wanting to move forward, I believe I can help. We can work together towards helping you become more self-aware, present, and better able to cope with life's unending demands.

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.

Hi! My name is Carrie and I have been in the social work field for over 20 years. During that time I have had the privilege to work in a a variety of settings including home and community based care, hospital settings, residential and assisted living facilities.