Teen Therapists in Fort Myers, FL

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.

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.

Begin the journey...be courageous. Struggling with depression, anxiety, fear, loss, trauma, seeking direction & purpose? This is a safe place to heal & grow. Marriage in trouble and help needed understanding differences, communicating effectively, resolving conflict, learning to laugh and "play" and experience greater intimacy, be empowered to make it great again. Navigating the unchartered waters of parenting and need guidance in the developmental stages, "acting out" teenager , setting boundaries, having realistic expectations and learning to stay connected with your children, or teens come receive guidance, and direction. Family sculpting, psychodrama, relaxation techniques, creativity, and arts used to facilitate healing.

Every individual will come across challenges and situations that may feel overwhelming in life. The hardest step can be walking through that door; once you make that first step, you will not be alone in your quest towards finding enjoyment through purpose and meaning in everyday life. As a psychologist, my primary goal is to provide a safe space within the therapeutic relationship to explore and gain awareness of current challenges, past behavioral patterns, and coping skills.

***STOP SCROLLING! This is the sign you’ve been looking for! Deciding that you need help is the hard part, & that’s now behind you. You CAN find yourself again or gain the support that you need for your teen , parent, or marriage. Being human can be HARD. We have thoughts & emotions that can have a grip on our well-being. Negative ideas not only put us in a bad mood, but can leave us feeling helpless & defeated. It can make small problems seem bigger & even create problems where none existed before. Some forms of trauma, loss or hurt will change us forever.

Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out how to help your child? Does it seem like communicating with your teen is nearly impossible? Does it seem like each day is getting harder and harder to get through? Our diverse team of counselors are here to help! We strive to make a positive difference in the lives of the individuals we serve by helping them uncover their full potential. Take the next step, we are here for you!

Perhaps your life isn't headed in the direction you had hoped for. Life can get difficult at times and counseling can truly make the difference for you. Seeking help is both a simple and courageous act that supports one's need for expression. There are times that we need to connect with someone; to feel heard, to feel respected and to be validated. The purpose of psychotherapy is to help you improve your life as you navigate the process of change so that life can be filled with greater possibilities for fulfillment and peace.

Have you been experiencing stress or feeling overwhelmed? Having feelings of depression or anxiety? Maybe you are searching for help for your teen but you are not sure where to turn. It is easy to become overloaded by life stressors and find it difficult to navigate through them. I enjoy helping my clients work through their challenges and feelings. I create a judgment free space that they can be themselves and feel free to explore who they are. My goal is to meet my clients where they are at and help them gain insight to achieve balance and create the life that they want.

Is your teen experiencing emotional or behavioral issues at home or school? Is your family struggling with life transitions and burdened with relationship conflict? Are you a professional struggling with stress/burnout, workplace conflict, work-life balance, or your life's purpose? Is addiction threatening to tear your life and family apart? Since 2016, Georgia has dedicated herself to helping individuals, couples and whole families identify and work through underlying factors fueling these problems, improve their skills at effective conflict management, communication and boundary setting, and cultivate healthy stress coping skills.

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?

I have faith in the idea that people can, and do change. In my experience, change is not always a linear process. Often, when trying to change a situation or behavior, people fall short or stumble. Being able to truly evaluate an individual's strengths and building upon those, allows for the needed empowerment to overcome our barriers. I am passionate about helping individuals to overcome various behavioral health concerns. Whether you are facing addiction, anxiety, anger issues, grief, stress, depression or trauma, I use a strengths based approach, coupled with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build upon your inherit resiliency to affect change.

It is often difficult to find someone who you can trust and who will really listen. Yet, we all need a safe place where we can tell our story and speak honestly. Sometimes life can become especially difficult. Having an objective, trained counselor can provide the tools and opportunity to open the door to peace and understanding. I believe passionately in the power of therapy to reshape lives and discover our innate capabilities. Often couseling will include disputing false beliefs like "I'm not good enough". Yes, you are. Come on in and I will prove it to you!

Let’s do real talk. Life can be hard! Understanding what children are experiencing can be difficult. Best of intentions by parents are often misunderstood. When you are a child, talking to your parents is seemingly impossible sometimes. Kids have big emotions they cannot understand or describe, and they think no one will get. Academic stressors, development, parent and peer relationships and significant or traumatic life events can cause a child or teenager to react in various ways. Some kids need a safe space to learn how to identify, express and cope with their feelings. Processing feelings helps to reduce stress and pressures.

Counseling with little to no wait: Are you a parent of a child/ teen who is acting out and you are not sure what to do to help your child? Is your child getting into trouble at home, school, or even legally? You are likely here in search of someone to help you reduce or even stop these behavioral issues. Maybe these behaviors or mental health problems have caused issues within your family and you want things to return to normal? Or maybe you want your child to grow up and be a successful, healthy, and law-abiding adult? We will work as a team to meet your counseling goals and set you and your family up for success moving forward.

I believe in the impact a person’s adolescent years can have in shaping their adulthood. I specialize in treating adolescents and young adults struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, and eating disorders. I have specialized in treating eating disorders, since 2007. I have treated eating disorders in the residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient levels of care.

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 am a licensed clinical social worker helping teens in Florida (12-17) manage anxiety and OCD. I work collaboratively with my patients, using an evidence-based approach, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), proven to be the most effective form of therapy for treating adolescent anxiety. I help teens identify and define their goals for therapy and together we challenge the negative thoughts and beliefs that have limited their progress and enjoyment in life.

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.

When overwhelmed by life, you may experience feeling drained, disconnected, dissatisfied with your relationships, and at times physically unwell. Whether you're seeking relief from prolonged sadness, overwhelming stress, excessive worry, relationship difficulties, sexuality issues, or wanting to move forward, I believe I can help. We can work together towards helping you become more self-aware, present, and better able to cope with life's unending demands.