Therapists in Fort Myers, FL

Beverly Gostomski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR
Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33912 (Online Only)
Hello and Welcome, Thank you for reaching out for help and support. You have already taken the first step to feeling better by engaging in the therapeutic counseling process. Many times, meeting with a therapist or being in counseling for the first time can be stressful. I hope to put you at ease if this is the case. I provide a safe, caring, non-judgmental space to process your concerns and move to a positive path forward. If you have been in therapy before, welcome back. Building trust in a therapeutic relationship is the highest priority for me. I feel honored and humbled when clients let me into their world.
Hello and Welcome, Thank you for reaching out for help and support. You have already taken the first step to feeling better by engaging in the therapeutic counseling process. Many times, meeting with a therapist or being in counseling for the first time can be stressful. I hope to put you at ease if this is the case. I provide a safe, caring, non-judgmental space to process your concerns and move to a positive path forward. If you have been in therapy before, welcome back. Building trust in a therapeutic relationship is the highest priority for me. I feel honored and humbled when clients let me into their world.

Leah Cordero
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA , RMHCI, CTP
Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33907
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 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.

Wise Counseling, Inc
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCSW, EMDRIA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Do you feel as if something is keeping you from living your ideal life? Whether you're battling anxiety, unfulfilling relationships, or the lasting effects of trauma, our staff of qualified counselors can offer you the tools to take back control of your life. We will help you rediscover your true self, move past obstacles, and start living your best life today. There is always hope when you know where to look for solutions. We see people as people - and problems as problems. You are not defined by your current struggles. We use evidence-based treatments and promote a sense of empowerment.
Do you feel as if something is keeping you from living your ideal life? Whether you're battling anxiety, unfulfilling relationships, or the lasting effects of trauma, our staff of qualified counselors can offer you the tools to take back control of your life. We will help you rediscover your true self, move past obstacles, and start living your best life today. There is always hope when you know where to look for solutions. We see people as people - and problems as problems. You are not defined by your current struggles. We use evidence-based treatments and promote a sense of empowerment.

Gabrielle Pfeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Not accepting new clients
I often notice that couples forget that together, they can create a life that they both truly love. My job is to remind you of that and help create a roadmap of how to get there. So often, we settle into a place of disconnection, resentment, frustration, or disdain. Maybe trust has been broken, or you feel more like strangers then best friends. The relationship between partners can add the most incredible richness, excitement and beauty to our worlds, but relationships are always changing and growing- either growing apart or growing together. In couples therapy we'll explore how to get back to growing hand in hand.
I often notice that couples forget that together, they can create a life that they both truly love. My job is to remind you of that and help create a roadmap of how to get there. So often, we settle into a place of disconnection, resentment, frustration, or disdain. Maybe trust has been broken, or you feel more like strangers then best friends. The relationship between partners can add the most incredible richness, excitement and beauty to our worlds, but relationships are always changing and growing- either growing apart or growing together. In couples therapy we'll explore how to get back to growing hand in hand.

Amy Rose Matthews
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33907
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?
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?

Robert D Murphy
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Making a phone call to see a therapist can be a difficult task. When I speak with you on the phone for the first time my main goal is to put you at ease and to empower you to continue to move forward giving you the support you need. As a Pastor of local congregations for over 38 years, I am able to serve individuals who want their faith integrated into the counseling process. As a licensed therapist, I am experienced in helping you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and develop strategies to resolve these issues. Dealing with marital issues, anxiety / depression are among my specialties.
Making a phone call to see a therapist can be a difficult task. When I speak with you on the phone for the first time my main goal is to put you at ease and to empower you to continue to move forward giving you the support you need. As a Pastor of local congregations for over 38 years, I am able to serve individuals who want their faith integrated into the counseling process. As a licensed therapist, I am experienced in helping you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and develop strategies to resolve these issues. Dealing with marital issues, anxiety / depression are among my specialties.

Danielle Bencini
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Hello, my name is Danielle. The first thing I want you to know about myself is as a counselor I am passionate about working with children and adolescents. Because of this passion, my counseling journey has led me to be certified and trained to work specifically with children and adolescents. I have often imagined how difficult it must be for parents to see their children struggling. While working with your child, I will consult the parents and build a relationship that leads to us working together towards your child's mental health.
Hello, my name is Danielle. The first thing I want you to know about myself is as a counselor I am passionate about working with children and adolescents. Because of this passion, my counseling journey has led me to be certified and trained to work specifically with children and adolescents. I have often imagined how difficult it must be for parents to see their children struggling. While working with your child, I will consult the parents and build a relationship that leads to us working together towards your child's mental health.

A Peaceful Mind Counseling Group
Counselor, LMHC, CAP, LMFT
Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33907
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.
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.

Linda S. Reynolds
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Linda deals with family issues, parenting concerns and child development. She works with divorce recovery and grief. Solution-focused, brief therapy allows Linda to see many hurting families and individuals over short periods of time with successful results. Her specific focus is Christian counseling believing the need for every one of God's children to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Linda has been a licensed therapist since 1983. Her training is in Psychology, Social Work, receiving a BA in both at Western Connecticut State University. She earned her MA in counseling at the University of West Florida, Pensacola.
Linda deals with family issues, parenting concerns and child development. She works with divorce recovery and grief. Solution-focused, brief therapy allows Linda to see many hurting families and individuals over short periods of time with successful results. Her specific focus is Christian counseling believing the need for every one of God's children to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Linda has been a licensed therapist since 1983. Her training is in Psychology, Social Work, receiving a BA in both at Western Connecticut State University. She earned her MA in counseling at the University of West Florida, Pensacola.

Living In Faith Everyday Counseling
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33905 (Online Only)
Life is complex and unstructured when it comes to change, which is why as a human being you can get into a place where you consider those changes as permanent and destructive in their own way, but if moments are taken to adapt to those changes, those same changes will allow for a change to take place within you that will be able to work for you in a powerful way. I am very passionate about providing holistic methods and techniques to assist others in helping themself to reach a level of self-acceptance and understanding against those most vulnerable inner dysfunctions to allow for healing and self-love to replace self- sabotage.
Life is complex and unstructured when it comes to change, which is why as a human being you can get into a place where you consider those changes as permanent and destructive in their own way, but if moments are taken to adapt to those changes, those same changes will allow for a change to take place within you that will be able to work for you in a powerful way. I am very passionate about providing holistic methods and techniques to assist others in helping themself to reach a level of self-acceptance and understanding against those most vulnerable inner dysfunctions to allow for healing and self-love to replace self- sabotage.

Courtney A. Faunce
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Have you been in search of new ways to manage with life? Stressed, isolated, or having difficulty living your life to the fullest? Struggling with how you see yourself, body image, or your relationship with food? Feeling a deep sense of loss after a traumatic experience? It may be difficult to talk about and we get stuck wishing things were just different. We might be looking for happiness through money, relationships, food, addictions only to reach the point of hopelessness. Finding peace, empowerment, and healing does not have to be a struggle experienced alone.
Have you been in search of new ways to manage with life? Stressed, isolated, or having difficulty living your life to the fullest? Struggling with how you see yourself, body image, or your relationship with food? Feeling a deep sense of loss after a traumatic experience? It may be difficult to talk about and we get stuck wishing things were just different. We might be looking for happiness through money, relationships, food, addictions only to reach the point of hopelessness. Finding peace, empowerment, and healing does not have to be a struggle experienced alone.
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Kellie-Ann Torres
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33907
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I come along side of you, your partner and/or family to help you figure out your barriers, how to overcome them and how to achieve stability. I also enjoy providing Premarital and Individual Counseling. I am able to provide therapy to clients who live anywhere in the State of Florida.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I come along side of you, your partner and/or family to help you figure out your barriers, how to overcome them and how to achieve stability. I also enjoy providing Premarital and Individual Counseling. I am able to provide therapy to clients who live anywhere in the State of Florida.

David G Hall
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC -I, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33907
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.

Linda Ann Weaver
Counselor, LMHC, MA, CMHC
Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Do you worry a lot? Are you having trouble in your relationships? Do you have repetitive thoughts that interfere with your daily life? Maybe you are experiencing insomnia, or having a hard time focusing, or do you just need someone to talk to who will listen? My integrative, theoretical perspective is centered on your development. My primary goal is how to best meet your needs. I use an evolutionary approach which includes an exploration of where you are in the lifespan. I believe you and your unique life history deserve respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Do you worry a lot? Are you having trouble in your relationships? Do you have repetitive thoughts that interfere with your daily life? Maybe you are experiencing insomnia, or having a hard time focusing, or do you just need someone to talk to who will listen? My integrative, theoretical perspective is centered on your development. My primary goal is how to best meet your needs. I use an evolutionary approach which includes an exploration of where you are in the lifespan. I believe you and your unique life history deserve respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Steven E Clarke
Counselor, LMHC, MS, NCC
Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33901
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!

Maggie Nash Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33907
After “curing” most of Washington DC except Congress, I moved to Fort Myers, Florida. With 24 years of private practice experience I still love this work. I’m an author and provide tv interviews upon request. Humor is an essential part of my life and my practice. Humor is an integral part of grieving, healing, recovery and problem-solving. I, therefore incorporate it into my treatment. There are a myriad of issues for which you may be seeking help. Frequently they involve problematic relationships, or relationships with ourselves. To self most of us are unforgiving and punishing. This is common and treatable.
After “curing” most of Washington DC except Congress, I moved to Fort Myers, Florida. With 24 years of private practice experience I still love this work. I’m an author and provide tv interviews upon request. Humor is an essential part of my life and my practice. Humor is an integral part of grieving, healing, recovery and problem-solving. I, therefore incorporate it into my treatment. There are a myriad of issues for which you may be seeking help. Frequently they involve problematic relationships, or relationships with ourselves. To self most of us are unforgiving and punishing. This is common and treatable.

Rosy Ramirez
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI, RYT-200
Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33919
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. Life itself sometimes can be a roller coaster. While for many people might bring joy and excitement, for many others can be great challenge to go through periods of grief, distress, or stress. If you are not sure that what you are going through is normal, reach out... I can help you navigate through this journey in a mindful way and help you heal anything that burdens you and is causing any distress.
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. Life itself sometimes can be a roller coaster. While for many people might bring joy and excitement, for many others can be great challenge to go through periods of grief, distress, or stress. If you are not sure that what you are going through is normal, reach out... I can help you navigate through this journey in a mindful way and help you heal anything that burdens you and is causing any distress.

Jennifer Adair
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCPC
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.

Elena M. Engle - Very Good Counseling
Counselor, LMHC-S, EMDR
Verified
8 Endorsed
Fort Myers, FL 33907
You just want to feel better. You want to know what is going on. You are tired of telling yourself you should feel better when you know deep in your gut something is just not right. You want the reality of the situation to be acknowledged instead of being told to look on the bright side. If you knew what was wrong and how to fix it you would have done it by now. You know in your head you are supported, but still feel inside of yourself like you are all alone. You are overwhelmed and just fake it, but you are no longer just making it. You need help, but are wondering if you are going to get the kind of help you specifically need.
You just want to feel better. You want to know what is going on. You are tired of telling yourself you should feel better when you know deep in your gut something is just not right. You want the reality of the situation to be acknowledged instead of being told to look on the bright side. If you knew what was wrong and how to fix it you would have done it by now. You know in your head you are supported, but still feel inside of yourself like you are all alone. You are overwhelmed and just fake it, but you are no longer just making it. You need help, but are wondering if you are going to get the kind of help you specifically need.

Janet D Cameron
Fort Myers, FL 33905
My goal with my clients is to encourage all to be curious about what life could be as an empowered and confidential individual. The power to reconstruct your soul comes from being shown how to be honest with yourself.
My goal with my clients is to encourage all to be curious about what life could be as an empowered and confidential individual. The power to reconstruct your soul comes from being shown how to be honest with yourself.
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.