Therapists in Fort Myers, FL

Now Accepting New Clients. Are you stressed? Overwhelmed with work, school and/or being a parent? Having a hard time managing symptoms of a mental health condition? Have you been struggling with self-doubt? Have your children been experiencing anxiety, depression, or behavioral concerns that you're unsure of how to navigate? If this sounds like you then the first step is to identify what aspects of your life you are able to take control of. This can be difficult to do on your own, but that's where I come in! I am accepting clients ages 5+ for individual and family therapy services. Give me a call for a free consultation!

Dr. Strom has worked with individuals across ages, racial backgrounds, socioeconomic status, and mental health concerns but specializes in working with adults with PTSD using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and, soon, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She is also experienced in treating adults who suffer from depressive and anxiety disorders, stress, borderline personality disorder, sleep problems, emotional dysregulation, and physical health-related problems like chronic pain.

Dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma can feel debilitating. You get stuck in thoughts of worry and fear that feels like a vicious loop you can’t escape. It can cause your world to get very small as it prevents you from participating in normal life. You always feel on edge, and you struggle to trust others. You constantly get triggered by the painful memories in your past. You feel stressed, overwhelmed, and very alone. If this sounds like you, I want to assure you that there is hope. You don’t have to feel stuck and alone in this misery. Reaching out for help is a courageous step towards being the person you want to become.

Much of my professional experience includes a vast range of ages including children, adolescents, young adults, and seniors. I value the importance community connections by reducing the stigma of mental health in organizations as well as stress reduction techniques. I enjoy working with couples, and families who are struggling in communication. I specialize with overcoming life difficulties including trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, coping skills, self-esteem, infertility, family conflict and unexpected birthing outcomes. As well as overcoming perinatal/ maternal post-partum disorders.

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, families and groups with a particular interest in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders. Additionally, he treats those persons whose lives are disrupted by family conflict, stress, anxiety, depression, panic and obsessive compulsive disorders.

I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a Master's Degree in Psychology. I have over 7 years experience in the field of ABA therapy, and parent training, over 12 years in the medical field. My area of expertise is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I offer in-home and community based ABA therapy to clients ages 1 - 25 years old. As well as in-home consultations including: Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), and individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). Hablamos Espanol

It is no coincidence that you are reading this right now. Making the decision to begin counseling can feel overwhelming and stir up a lot of different emotions. I want you to know that you are not alone and that there is hope for better days ahead. In life, there can be various challenges that we face that make it difficult to function at our best. Symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, terminal illness, trauma and more can interfere with how we think, feel, and experience life. If you are feeling stuck or unsure how to move through a challenging time, I am here to help.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel out of control and just floating through life? Are you flooded by anxieties, sad and withdrawn, low motivation and depressed, or overwhelmed with changes in your life. Friends and family will often try to give you advice but it doesn't seem to help. If you knew what was wrong and how to fix it you would have done it by now. You struggle with focusing, staying on task, or getting things complete on time? You need help, but are wondering if you are going to get the kind of help you specifically need. Maybe you have been told you have ADHD but don't know how to manage you symptoms.

I am passionate about reducing the stigma toward mental health, specifically in diverse, and disadvantaged populations. I value and respect cultural diversity, including gender, race, religion, and sexual identity. I believe you took a brave step by seeking help. We will work collaboratively in assessing your needs and your goals for treatment. I aim to bridge the gap between clients and therapeutic resources to increase your overall well-being.

Have you lost track of who you are? Do you ACTUALLY like yourself? Do you wonder if you'll EVER be good enough? Maybe you need someone to talk to who won't judge or accuse you of overthinking. The good news? You aren't crazy! Your fears ARE real, & they're making you miserable! Imagine actually having healthy relationships. Imagine being SO secure in yourself that you can set expectations high & EXCEED them. Imagine writing the script for your own life, instead of letting others do that for you. What if you could become the best version of yourself?

Each of us goes through a time in our lives when we feel that we are struggling. Whether it is pain from the past, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or just feeling like you need to find your path again, I am here to support you in your journey to wellness. I believe that unresolved experiences from our past can affect who we are and how we feel about the world today. Through positive change and self-reflective client-based work, you have the power to live a more fulfilling, healthy life.

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. With sensitivity and compassion, I help individuals bring resolution to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. With an integration of complimentary methods, I utilize related philosophies and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. Together with each client I work to build on strengths and achieve life goals using a holistic approach.

Now scheduling for student intern sessions! Supervised student interns are an affordable option for quality counseling. 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.

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.

Our goal is to make therapy services available to everyone in Southwest Florida who needs it, in an affordable and convenient way. We serve adults, children, individuals and families who are facing a variety of mental health issues. We believe everyone deserves care regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, economic situation or anything else. Your care plan will be tailored exactly to your needs. Whether you need talk therapy, medication management, Applied Behavior Analysis, Occupational Therapy or Speech, we are here for you.

If you have found your way to this place, you are probably looking for someone who will treat you as an individual, listen, and actively help you to find what you are looking for... I am ready to be the one who will accompany you through your process of growth, healing, problem-solving, or recovery. If you are experiencing challenging situations or relationships, I can help you to navigate through them. If you have been through difficult or traumatic events in life, I can help you to cope and restructure the thoughts and feelings you may have.

Ongoing stress, overwhelming feelings and anxious thoughts can leave us mentally, physically and emotionally exhausted. When these feelings go unresolved they take control of our lives and prohibit us from living to the fullest. Life can leave us with wounds from trauma, relationship patterns and unhealthy cycles we naturally fall back into. These patterns often lead to us feeling "stuck" and unsure of how to move forward.

Hello, my name is Carina, and I am a bilingual therapist. Thank you for taking a moment to read a bit about me as a therapist. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and young adults. This passion has led me to work with empowering children and adolescents at a domestic violence shelter and helped provide theraplay-based groups for children. In private practice, I have experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, families, substance abuse, and behavioral related concerns. I believe that the therapeutic relationship and meeting your child where they are developmentally are key components in treatment.