Grief Therapists in Estero, FL

I am a compassionate and caring counselor who utilizes a variety of approaches to assist clients through difficult life transitions, parents struggling with addicted children, depression, complex grief and loss, anxiety, sex addiction, crisis and the impact of pornography and infidelity on partners of addicts. I began my career as an Oncology Nurse over 20 years ago. I received my MA from Argosy University - Sarasota in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have completed my training in sex addiction and I am an CSAT Associate Sex Addiction Therapist. I work with both addicts and partners affected by this behavior & consequences.

Life can be stressful and it certainly changes over time. The same is true in our relationships. With compassion and understanding and providing support and practical feedback, I can help you to effectively address your personal life challenges and concerns. Therapy can help you learn to make decisions based on what is best for you and your family. Integrating my background and knowledge with your life circumstances, I can offer a personalized approach tailored to your specific needs that will help you acheive personal growth, make good choices and feel better about yourself and your relationships.

I am best at facilitating a process where you can find your authentic self and be able to not only understand your emotions but also build healthier pathways to overcome difficulties. My clinical background focuses on the overall human experience, its difficulties across different stages in life, and its powerful connection between our body and mind. As a clinician, I believe in the importance of having a strong therapeutic relationship so evidence-based treatments can be more effective.

Dr. Susan Welnel is a seasoned clinical psychologist who believes in the genuine good in people. Life can be hard, and she enjoys helping people through life’s tougher moments by providing psychoeducation, developing skill building and developing coping strategies. Dr. Welnel is part of a group of skilled mental health providers in a well-established practice in Southwest Florida. At Gravity Psychology, we specialize in providing compassionate and evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique needs. Our team of experienced mental health providers offers a safe and supportive environment,

Dr. Anderson has expertise assisting clients who are struggling with mood disorders, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, complicated bereavement, adjustment to college, adjustment to retirement, divorce, parenting issues, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Anderson works with both individuals and families. She tailors her treatment approach to meet the client's unique needs. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety and depression. She utilizes a variety of treatment modalities including: cognitive behavioral interventions, mindfulness training, supportive counseling, and relaxation training.

I am passionate about mental health. I provide individual counseling services for varied ages ranging from children to adults. In counseling sessions, I focus on addressing a variety of mental health issues and challenges including: anxiety, depression, self- esteem, spiritual weariness and grief.

Dr. Petralia is the owner of Premier Psychology, a comprehensive group practice providing psychological, psychiatric, & nutrition services to individuals throughout the state of Florida. As a Licensed Psychologist & Eating Disorder Specialist, Dr. Petralia provides therapy to individuals dealing with Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, Body Image issues, & Obesity. Her clinical focus also includes treating anxiety disorders, depression, chronic illness, grief, life transitions, & postpartum concerns. Dr. Petralia was trained at Florida State University, Johns Hopkins, and The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt.

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.

My name is Megan Goddard, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-S), Registered Play Therapy-Supervisor (RPT-S), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S), and I have been in in practice for over 10 years. I am a Qualified Social Work Supervisor in the state of Florida as well as a Certified Grief Informed Professional and licensed to practice in Florida, Ohio, and New Mexico. I graduated from Lindsey Wilson College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and Counseling and the University of Cincinnati with a Master’s Degree in Social Work.

Dr. Walters earned a Ph.D. in Psychology from The University of Northern Colorado and a Masters degree from the University of Alabama. During her education Dr. Walters completed a variety of training experiences including working in a drug rehabilitation center, public schools, the University Mental Health Clinic where she provided counseling to families, couples, individuals, and children. Dr. Walters also worked in the Neuropyschology Clinic providing neuropsychological assessment. She completed a dissertation titled Traumatic Brain Injury Self Report: Identifying the Relationship between Personality and Risk Taking Behavior.

It's common to feel a lack of focus, become stressed, feel down and not as happy as we once were. We can experience a loss due to death, loss of a marriage or friend and need to go through the grief process. In our current world, often, this can cause anxiety, depression, pain issues or even lead to family difficulties. If you've tried a variety of approaches, yet they have not worked, please try a different approach. If seeking counseling I will help you with suggestions on how to get back to HAPPY again! We have much to offer.

As a Mental Health Counselor & Dietitian, My goal is to help patients identify & enhance their strengths & effectively manage life transitions by implementing an integrative approach. My experience in Dietetics includes LTC, Hospital Outpatient, Dept. of Health, & Private Practice. Through my training & experiences, I have assisted patients not only in nutrition and disease processes but also associated mental health aspects. To help patients comprehensively, I earned my master’s degree 5 years ago in Mental Health Counseling. With experiences in both professions, I can specialize in Eating Disorders & related mental health issues.

Whether struggling with a specific challenge in life or relationship, or continuing your growth on the ever-expanding spiritual path of life, it is my passion to share this journey with you. I believe strongly in the mind-body connection and utilize mindfulness-based techniques (such as meditation, visualization and body awareness) united with elements of more traditional modalities. Encompassing a holistic approach to therapy, all aspects of the client's life are included to increase balance and self-awareness, identify personal therapeutic goals, and then to co-create the most enriching path toward optimal health.

Effectively helping people overcome anxiety, depression, grief/loss, PTSD or relationship challenges is our passion and what we do. These situations can keep you from living your best life. Working with a specialist makes all the difference in the results you achieve. Our initial phone consultation is intended to make sure that we have the expertise to help with your specific needs. Whether you are seeking individual therapy or help with your relationship, you will only work with a specialist trained in this area of practice. We will never accept to work with someone that we are not completely confident we can help.

Empowering individuals to help transform their personal challenges and reach their desired goals has always been my primary focus. I work with adults in individual therapy who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, and/or relationship issues. Additionally, I treat individuals who have difficulties moving on from specific negative experiences (i.e., whether it be from a painful breakup, loss of a job, an accident, abuse, etc.), which prevents one from going forward in life. The aim is to heal from these experiences so that one starts to feel less burdened and more present with oneself and others.

I find passion working with individuals who struggle with PTSD/trauma, mood disorders, dissociation, self-harming behaviors/ suicidal ideations, relationships, self-esteem/body image, grief, & more. I have completed intensive training & most commonly use Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) & Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR). I have also completed trainings in Suicide & Crisis Intervention, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Therapy, Solution Based Therapy & much more!

I specialize in working with adults who have complex psychiatric and medical issues, such as depression, anxiety/panic, posttraumatic stress, psychological trauma, physical trauma, chronic pain, and cancer. With my expertise in health psychology, I help clients focus on how biological, social, and psychological factors influence and affect one’s health and illness, especially around chronic pain, cancer, and terminal illness. I also have expertise in treating emotional dysregulation resulting from complex trauma, depression, anxiety and panic disorders, substance use issues/relapse prevention, grief/loss, and end-of-life issues.

By applying a supportive, compassionate, and caring approach clients have the ability to use multiple tools to enhance and maintain their quality of life. As your counselor, my goal is to engage you in co-creating an active treatment plan that is directly related to your identified concerns, issues, and needs. I will guide you through the multiple layers of life's maze that include situations and experiences, feelings and emotions, thoughts, choices, and decision-making. Together we will make progress and strive forward towards your desired outcome. I utilize therapeutic intervention techniques that fit or work with you.

James Harper (Jay) is a retired professional firefighter/paramedic in Southwest Florida with over 39 years of experience in the field. Jay has been a paramedic for 33 years and he is also a cancer survivor. Jay's new career path is in the mental health counseling profession, graduating from Hodges University with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2016. Using both education and experience in the field, Jay would like to continue by offering assistance to fire, police, EMT’s, paramedics and first responders. Often these profession men and women are at risk of experiencing PTSD, & depression.