Therapists in Bonita Springs, FL

Hello! My name is Michael Pinter and I specialize in counseling, psychoeducational assessment, and consultation. I provide services to individuals, couples, and families in my practice. Specifically, my services address issues with children, adolescents, and adults who present signs of: anxiety impulses, depression despair, obsessive compulsive behaviors, learning difficulties, relationship issues, life stage transitions, divorce challenges, or related problems. I use an empathic approach to understanding you and your current concerns and we will maneuver them together by building our therapeutic relationship.

From my experience, I continue to observe that mental health is the foundation of health. It has been a privilege to work with and learn from clients since 2005 in various settings. My strength-based approach allows individuals, couples and families to experience a safe environment in which to increase knowledge and awareness regarding emotions. Psychoeducation is a key at Aim Counseling. Knowledge is power and a means in which to learn how to be more in control of the abstract experience of emotions.

For over 30 years I have helped individuals, couples and famlies in Miami, and more recently in Bonita Springs, Naples and Estero. Increasing safety while restoring connection and full aliveness to relationships is my goal when working with couples and families. I am a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, and a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, using methods conceived by Harville Hendrix (author of "Getting The Love You Want"). I am also trained in the Gottman method of couples therapy, and am experienced in addressing conflict and crisis situations for couples.

I believe in working closely with each client in empowering them to reach their optimal potential. As a motivated and committed team, we will work together to increase your capacity for problem-solving and coping with daily and life stressors. I have a reputation for being a very involved therapist with an interactive approach. You are not in this alone. I have an extensive history of working with various clients, relationships, and issues in private practice and in inpatient and outpatient settings.

In my experience adults, couples, and teenagers alike are surprised at how empowering it can be to begin counseling. I am available to assist you or your adolescent in areas of self- esteem, effective communication, or adjusting to change or loss in your life. From our first session I will support you in identifying your strengths, areas of need, and setting goals toward positive change. My commitment is to provide a safe place and tools for you or your child to work through issues that may be causing worry, sadness, risky behavior, or behavioral issues.

Life is a journey. Like all journeys, there are times we feel overwhelmed, tired, confused, or even lost. The most important journey of all is the journey inwards, the one that takes us towards our true self. This journey helps us learn, accept, and embrace who we are. If you're encountering any struggles on your journey in life -- anxiety, depression, life transitions, addiction, coming out -- then I'm here to help.

You will reach out to me because there is something in your life that feels wrong, or an event that you don't feel equipped to cope with. Perhaps you have a long-term concern that you finally want to come to terms with. We will look at the circumstances that brought you to this point, and together we will build on your strengths and work towards goals that are manageable for you.It takes courage to change; it often takes some emotional pain to bring you here, as well. Whatever has brought you here, I salute you for taking that first step! We will always work at your pace, and I will always be straightforward with you!

I am currently offering individual, online psychotherapy to Wisconsin residents aged 18 and up. Whether you are just beginning your search for a therapist for the first time, or perhaps looking for a better fit, I would be honored to join you at this stage of your journey.

Our Transitional Outpatient Services provide relevant counseling to individuals and families; and one-on-one personal mentoring to aid clients transitioning from treatment into recovery. We also provide ongoing remote recovery coaching that provides clients enhanced support developing accountability in their transition period into an early recovery lifestyle. Ongoing support that comes from counseling, outpatient services and 12-step programs, sometimes isn't enough to make a thorough transition. It is hard to create relevance in treatment.

Phone and Teleconferencing are now being used during the pandemic. This is a good time to work on issues that you and your partner may have been too busy to focus on before. Are you anxious or depressed? Do you want to create a better life for yourself but you are unsure how to make the changes you want? Are you in a relationship where the fighting is becoming greater than the satisfaction of being with your partner? Have you or your partner had an affair? Is your sex life a disappointment? Are you and your partner experiencing the intimacy you yearn for inside and outside the bedroom? Are you struggling with sexual pain?

Are you a woman struggling with past abuse, self-esteem issues, or relationships? Are you a couple facing major stress in your marriage? Are you a parent concerned about your adolescent who might be experiencing mental health issues or engaging in risky behaviors? I have worked with adolescents and their parents/guardians, women, and married couples, to find solutions for the variety of issues they face. I have also studied about the interaction of body, soul, and spirit, and for 20 years have mentored people of all ages within local churches.

I became a mental health counselor or therapist- whatever you prefer to call me- but a person who believes that there are times in all our lives when we could use someone to help us work through whatever issues/concerns/crisis/problems we are facing to help us to work through them and come out in a more positive place on the other side. I have worked as a Counselor for over 6 years, assisting clients with many issues including self-esteem, career problems, anxiety, depression, communication skills, decision-making, LGBQ related concerns, boundaries, burn-out, parenting, spiritual and existential questions, and relationships.

I specialize in comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy for children, teens, and young adults including assessment for giftedness (IQ test), Specific Learning Disorder (dyslexia/dysgraphia/dyscalculia), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, mood disorders, developmental delays, intellectual impairments, anxiety disorders, and executive functioning deficits.

Are you a woman feeling stuck in a place of anxiety or depression? Is fear holding you hostage? Are you feeling helpless as a parent and don't know how to navigate life in a healthy way? Do you feel frustrated in your marriage and can't figure out how to move forward on your own? Do you want someone to hear you and understand? I am passionate about helping people find freedom and discover what it looks like to live a life of joy. In addition to being a counselor, I am also a wife and a mom of four. I long to create a safe and comfortable environment for you to find healing and HOPE!

As humans, we experience a range of emotions, some more comfortable than others. Many changes can occur as we go through life and with these changes can come emotional, behavioral, and/or social difficulties. It is my goal to assist in developing the resiliency that can allow an individual to effectively navigate these challenges and minimize the potential impact that they may have. Whether it's anxiety, depression, life transitions, I am happy to have the opportunity to be a part of your mental health journey.

In psychodynamic treatment, we enter a journey together to understand behaviors and feelings that just don't make sense; to Prevent the Past from interfering in the Present; to improve personal relationships; to change lifelong ways of coping that don't work; and finally to stop self-destructive behavior patterns. Please consider our work together an adventure in life - and not that of a "sick" patient with an all-knowing doctor! I welcome you to make an exciting journey with me that promotes self-understanding, a internal sense of peace, and the feeling of being comfortable in your own skin.

Are you looking for couples or pre-marital counseling; marriage and family therapy; assistance with relationship problems or worried about sexual dysfunction? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or low self-esteem; experiencing career or life changes; suffering from loss or grief? Do you need an experienced professional therapist who is kind, warm, thoughtful and down-to-earth to work with? I have more than 35 years of successful experience in therapy and counseling and I realize that taking the first step toward getting help is often the most difficult.

Jason's work in therapy focuses on systemic thinking which incorporates everyone in the family system to have a respected voice in therapy. Jason believes it is important to gain all perspectives in the family system as this will help the family or couples overcome any troubling issues, and not just one individual. Jason creates an open and honest therapeutic environment that allows clients to gain experience which can breed confidence in their daily lives. Jason's work in therapy is based on learning, understanding, and incorporating tools that promote healthy relationships.