Therapists in Estero, FL
For over 39 years,I have been helping adolescents, adults and families. I realize that knowing you need help is not the same as knowing what kind of help you need.My role is to facilitate that process with you; to provide the guidance, support and collaboration that will help us to identify how you can most effectively reach your personal goals and improve your quality of life.As we move through that process, you can rely on me to be honest, forthright and compassionate; to work with you, side by side, as you face the challenges ahead.
For over 39 years,I have been helping adolescents, adults and families. I realize that knowing you need help is not the same as knowing what kind of help you need.My role is to facilitate that process with you; to provide the guidance, support and collaboration that will help us to identify how you can most effectively reach your personal goals and improve your quality of life.As we move through that process, you can rely on me to be honest, forthright and compassionate; to work with you, side by side, as you face the challenges ahead.
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.
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.
My clients come to me with a myriad of issues that have been impacting their quality of life and functioning. Many struggle with everyday issues of stress related conditions, including trauma related issues, and other depressed and anxious moods causing them to feel overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, and with panic attacks. These overwhelming intense emotions cause a disruption in their lives, making it difficult to achieve day to day life functions, and make simple decisions about how to move forward in their lives. These patterns of intrusive thoughts and emotions is what leads them to therapy, and where I am able to help them.
My clients come to me with a myriad of issues that have been impacting their quality of life and functioning. Many struggle with everyday issues of stress related conditions, including trauma related issues, and other depressed and anxious moods causing them to feel overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, and with panic attacks. These overwhelming intense emotions cause a disruption in their lives, making it difficult to achieve day to day life functions, and make simple decisions about how to move forward in their lives. These patterns of intrusive thoughts and emotions is what leads them to therapy, and where I am able to help them.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, struggling to navigate anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or mood challenges. You need a safe space to process your feelings and practical tools to regain control. No matter where you are in Florida, telehealth provides a convenient way to access the support you deserve from the comfort of your home.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, struggling to navigate anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or mood challenges. You need a safe space to process your feelings and practical tools to regain control. No matter where you are in Florida, telehealth provides a convenient way to access the support you deserve from the comfort of your home.
I help individuals breaks free from unhelpful patterns, build confidence, and understand themselves. I am passionate about working with anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts and behaviors, relationships, and more. I utilize evidence-based practices to help you develop long-lasting skills. In our sessions, I cultivate a warm and supportive environment where you feel safe to be yourself and grow. My style is action-oriented, incorporating real tools and conversation to challenge and support you.
I help individuals breaks free from unhelpful patterns, build confidence, and understand themselves. I am passionate about working with anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts and behaviors, relationships, and more. I utilize evidence-based practices to help you develop long-lasting skills. In our sessions, I cultivate a warm and supportive environment where you feel safe to be yourself and grow. My style is action-oriented, incorporating real tools and conversation to challenge and support you.
In this fast paced world it has become increasingly difficult to set time aside for oneself. My practice allows for this in that I am solely a video conferencing practice. From your office, home, dorm room or wherever you find comfort, I am available to help. You no longer need to fight time, traffic or use your sick/personal time in order to see a therapist. I have over 39 years of expertise in treating OCD, anxiety, depression. I utilize Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). ERP works very well via telehealth. I am a professional member of the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation and have been trained to treat OCD through their BTTI.
In this fast paced world it has become increasingly difficult to set time aside for oneself. My practice allows for this in that I am solely a video conferencing practice. From your office, home, dorm room or wherever you find comfort, I am available to help. You no longer need to fight time, traffic or use your sick/personal time in order to see a therapist. I have over 39 years of expertise in treating OCD, anxiety, depression. I utilize Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). ERP works very well via telehealth. I am a professional member of the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation and have been trained to treat OCD through their BTTI.
I am a long time resident of Southwest Florida. I am a veteran of the U.S. Army, and have served in two different combat zones. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida, and my graduate degree from the University of North Florida. I have over 400 hours of training in advanced clinical hypnosis with trauma resolution. I have been working as a mental health counselor for nearly twenty years and have worked in many different setting with diverse populations. For the past eight years I have operated my own individual private therapy practice.
I am a long time resident of Southwest Florida. I am a veteran of the U.S. Army, and have served in two different combat zones. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida, and my graduate degree from the University of North Florida. I have over 400 hours of training in advanced clinical hypnosis with trauma resolution. I have been working as a mental health counselor for nearly twenty years and have worked in many different setting with diverse populations. For the past eight years I have operated my own individual private therapy practice.
Jennifer 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 where you can explore challenges, gain insights, and develop practical strategies for positive change.
Jennifer 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 where you can explore challenges, gain insights, and develop practical strategies for positive change.
How do I stop the negative chatter in my head? We often experience negative self-deprecating thoughts that have a huge impact on the way we feel and behave. These thoughts make us feel sad, lonely, angry, or anxious, leading to wrong choices or impacting our relationships with the people we love. Navigating through these thoughts and feelings is very difficult. However, you can learn to positively restructure the way you think of the world and yourself. Your life experience is unique and you have the opportunity and capacity to live your best life.
How do I stop the negative chatter in my head? We often experience negative self-deprecating thoughts that have a huge impact on the way we feel and behave. These thoughts make us feel sad, lonely, angry, or anxious, leading to wrong choices or impacting our relationships with the people we love. Navigating through these thoughts and feelings is very difficult. However, you can learn to positively restructure the way you think of the world and yourself. Your life experience is unique and you have the opportunity and capacity to live your best life.
I'm Kamala Oruamabo, a Florida-licensed mental health counselor. While I enjoy working with individuals in various areas, my niches are anxiety, depression, and life transition. I utilize person-centered, CBT, and Solution Focus approaches. I love working with individuals who are just trying to face situations and find solutions, whether it's peer relations, self-esteem, adjustments to life transitions, etc. TI work with them to instill hope in tough situations through conversation, learning strategies, or more depth approaches.
I'm Kamala Oruamabo, a Florida-licensed mental health counselor. While I enjoy working with individuals in various areas, my niches are anxiety, depression, and life transition. I utilize person-centered, CBT, and Solution Focus approaches. I love working with individuals who are just trying to face situations and find solutions, whether it's peer relations, self-esteem, adjustments to life transitions, etc. TI work with them to instill hope in tough situations through conversation, learning strategies, or more depth approaches.
Ellie Mental Health isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
Ellie Mental Health isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
Meet Our Therapists
Christy Shutok, co-owner of Florida Coast Counseling located in Naples, Fl, has been a licensed therapist serving the community for almost 20 years. She is best known for providing therapy to other therapists and working professionals, and she is a qualified supervisor for interns. Christy is passionate about treating mood disorders and trauma. She uses EMDR and a person centered approach to treatment. She also enjoys supporting college age students, young professionals, and older individuals in life transitions.
Christy Shutok, co-owner of Florida Coast Counseling located in Naples, Fl, has been a licensed therapist serving the community for almost 20 years. She is best known for providing therapy to other therapists and working professionals, and she is a qualified supervisor for interns. Christy is passionate about treating mood disorders and trauma. She uses EMDR and a person centered approach to treatment. She also enjoys supporting college age students, young professionals, and older individuals in life transitions.
Hello, my name is Joy Rhodes, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 22 years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse field. I am here to support you in discovering new and healthy ways to manage and resolve the things that you feel are no longer serving you in a positive manner. I work with clients on a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma-related behaviors, parenting problems, ADHD and substance use disorders.
Hello, my name is Joy Rhodes, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 22 years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse field. I am here to support you in discovering new and healthy ways to manage and resolve the things that you feel are no longer serving you in a positive manner. I work with clients on a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma-related behaviors, parenting problems, ADHD and substance use disorders.
As a therapist, I operate from the framework that our physical, emotional, and mental well-being are in constant communication over time and in our everyday lives. My practice stems from providing insight and support that not only promotes feeling better during therapy, but in everyday life as well. I work with clients (17+) who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, illness, and adjustments in their life. In addition to utilizing a mind-body approach to therapy, much of my work stems from training in CBT, DBT, ACT and mindfulness.
As a therapist, I operate from the framework that our physical, emotional, and mental well-being are in constant communication over time and in our everyday lives. My practice stems from providing insight and support that not only promotes feeling better during therapy, but in everyday life as well. I work with clients (17+) who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, illness, and adjustments in their life. In addition to utilizing a mind-body approach to therapy, much of my work stems from training in CBT, DBT, ACT and mindfulness.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Florida working as a clinical therapist. My focus is helping people learn to feel safe in their own body while addressing issues of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, complex trauma, and substance use. I work with people who are experiencing feelings of overwhelm with life stressors, anxiety, and a desire to feel at peace within themselves. I use cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, ACT, polyvagal theory, and mindfulness skills through a psychodynamic lens to empower you to uncover the emotional blocks and thought patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Florida working as a clinical therapist. My focus is helping people learn to feel safe in their own body while addressing issues of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, complex trauma, and substance use. I work with people who are experiencing feelings of overwhelm with life stressors, anxiety, and a desire to feel at peace within themselves. I use cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, ACT, polyvagal theory, and mindfulness skills through a psychodynamic lens to empower you to uncover the emotional blocks and thought patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
As we grow, learn, and navigate through new experiences, it can be painful. The uncertainty and discomfort of change can feel overwhelming. As we adjust to change, we all worry, but worry and anxiety can become restrictive, time consuming, and exhausting. We will walk together through the process as you bravely invest in creating a more fulfilled and balanced life. My non-judgmental, collaborative, and strength-based approach utilizes evidence based practices.
As we grow, learn, and navigate through new experiences, it can be painful. The uncertainty and discomfort of change can feel overwhelming. As we adjust to change, we all worry, but worry and anxiety can become restrictive, time consuming, and exhausting. We will walk together through the process as you bravely invest in creating a more fulfilled and balanced life. My non-judgmental, collaborative, and strength-based approach utilizes evidence based practices.
Whether you're going through a life transition, experiencing something difficult (externally or internally), or want someone you can bounce thoughts, feelings, and ideas off of, I'm here for it. When we take the intentional time to look at how whatever is going on for you is impacting your mental, emotional, physical, and relational health, and how that might be preventing you from reaching your goals, we can not only gain a lot from the therapy process, but also enjoy it. We can work together to talk it through, break down barriers, generate insight, and create positive change in a supportive environment.
Whether you're going through a life transition, experiencing something difficult (externally or internally), or want someone you can bounce thoughts, feelings, and ideas off of, I'm here for it. When we take the intentional time to look at how whatever is going on for you is impacting your mental, emotional, physical, and relational health, and how that might be preventing you from reaching your goals, we can not only gain a lot from the therapy process, but also enjoy it. We can work together to talk it through, break down barriers, generate insight, and create positive change in a supportive environment.
As a licensed professional, I am dedicated to helping families, children, adolescents, and adults discover their ability to develop the skills necessary to enhance the quality of their mental health and daily functioning. If you're having difficulty with issues related to interpersonal conflicts, stress related to life transitions, work, family conflicts, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, trauma; it is my privilege to help you on your path towards your goals of self-improvement, healing, skill development, and enhanced life manageability.
As a licensed professional, I am dedicated to helping families, children, adolescents, and adults discover their ability to develop the skills necessary to enhance the quality of their mental health and daily functioning. If you're having difficulty with issues related to interpersonal conflicts, stress related to life transitions, work, family conflicts, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, trauma; it is my privilege to help you on your path towards your goals of self-improvement, healing, skill development, and enhanced life manageability.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Addiction Professional, I strive to help individuals gain knowledge in their strengths. Mental Health Therapy does not have to be scary or uncomfortable. You and I will work together on your goals. Sometimes identifying core issues can be difficult but with the right talk therapy, clients are able to pin point the issues on their own and create a plan of action. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I also provide forensic evaluations. Please call for a free consultation.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Addiction Professional, I strive to help individuals gain knowledge in their strengths. Mental Health Therapy does not have to be scary or uncomfortable. You and I will work together on your goals. Sometimes identifying core issues can be difficult but with the right talk therapy, clients are able to pin point the issues on their own and create a plan of action. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I also provide forensic evaluations. Please call for a free consultation.
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.
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.
See more therapy options for Estero
How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Estero, FL
90+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Estero, FL who prioritize treating:
| 98% | Anxiety |
| 95% | Depression |
| 86% | Coping Skills |
| 86% | Self Esteem |
| 81% | Relationship Issues |
| 78% | Stress |
| 66% | Grief |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 75% | Aetna |
| 64% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 56% | Other |
How Therapists in Estero, FL see their clients
| 70% | In Person and Online | |
| 30% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 87% | Female | |
| 13% | Male |