Attachment-based Therapists in Fort Myers, FL

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.

If you're experiencing worry and stress due to current or upcoming life transitions, it can feel overwhelming and hard to find a way out. Starting college, moving to a new city, beginning a first job, and building and maintaining a support system can be stressful and overwhelming. Things can become even more daunting when there are existing problems like depression, anxiety, and trauma. I've helped young adults succeed in their academic, professional, and interpersonal pursuits, and I can help you as well. I serve as a consistent source of support while providing direct feedback and guidance.

As a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with culturally, economically and ethnically diverse individuals, families, couples and groups from all walks of life. I have practiced domestically and internationally including, NYC, California and most recently in Dublin, Ireland. (Please note that I am only taking tele-therapy clients and use a HIPPA approved site. I have found using tele-therapy to be very convenient for clients with challenging schedules).

Hi there. If you're here, you're probably looking to turn over a new leaf in life. What if I told you that change doesn't have to be so scary after all? I strive to create a safe, welcoming and empathetic space for those who are looking for an outlet: whether that means working through issues experienced in the past, the present or if you are looking to learn better coping skills for your future. The stress that comes from navigating trauma, relationships and our ideas about ourselves can feel like a struggle, but you don't have to go through it alone. Collaboratively, we can work as a team to turn that struggle into solace.

*$85 sessions* Are you emotionally or physically drained? Are you struggling to keep going? Have you lost yourself? Maybe it stems from an unhealthy relationship or discord in your marriage. Maybe your past hurts you. Or maybe you struggle to balance the different areas of your life. You might have even experienced loss or change in your life. Are you looking for a safe and nonjudgmental space? Do you need words of encouragement? Imagine being able to take back control of your life and feel comfortable with who you are. What if I told you that could be your reality? Well, it can. You are strong and will get through it!

Marie Carmelle Boisbel obtained her undergraduate degree from Victory University in 2014. She continued her education and became a Masters Clinician in Clinical Mental Health Counseling after graduating with honors from Hodges University. After becoming Licensed in the state of Florida, Marie continued to apply her skills in her work with youth, couples, families and individuals in crisis. She worked as a clinician at Elite DNA Therapy and then at the CPE in their mobile crisis program. While there she provided crisis intervention for people suffering through suicidal crisis as well as guidance to her team of clinicians.

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.

The road to good mental health is often a hard and lonely one, but together we can take this journey into a better life for ourselves and the ones we love. Trust that with the right guidance we can change the things that must be changed and accept those that we cannot.

Are you pregnant or postpartum? Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Having scary thoughts? Feeling like you're not a good mother? You are not alone! 1 in 5 women experience depression and anxiety during pregnancy and/or during the first year postpartum. With the right treatment, you can get better.

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.

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 and teens to move from “surviving to thriving.” Using a holistic, trauma-informed approach, I've successfully supported teens and adults to acknowledge, navigate through and overcome negative patterns of thought and behavior that often lead to depression, anxiety, social isolation, generational trauma, boundary issues and negative self worth.

Are you feeling anxious or depressed because of compulsive or addictive behaviors? Have you tried changing your behavior yourself but can't? I am a licensed clinical social worker who is certified in treating individuals, couples and families who are struggling with anxiety, depression, pornography and sex addiction and trauma using research-based proven methods. I can help you change unwanted thoughts and behaviors that are taking over your life. I was the Director of Counseling Services at a Family Service Agency, where I developed a Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention program. In addition I developed an Opiate Addiction Prevention Education program.

Now offering EMDR! I am LGBTQ+ friendly and can help clients process identity and other related issues. I also specialize in adult anxiety, ADHD, attachment, and trauma. I typically work with adults and teenagers. My favorite clients to work with are those that are working towards being their most authentic selves and are ready to dig in deep to find out what that looks like.

You’re allowed to take a break, relax & be “unproductive.” You are allowed to slow down, so that you CAN be your most productive and best self. Saying “no” can sometimes feel selfish. Truth is … it is anything but! Saying no allows you to take care of you, so you can care for those you love the most! Are you ready to tap into your soul and gather the inner wisdom stored inside so that you can live your life with confidence and clarity? Are you ready to honor your needs so that you feel energized and excited to start your day? I help women rise up & step into their true genius so that they can live a joyful, rich and meaningful life.

As people, we have a deep need to be understood, and one of the most profound ways to explore and experience this is in a safe and affirming therapeutic relationship. As a therapist, I work with individuals using an eclectic and holistic approach, walking alongside each individual to identify their needs and put their inner experience at the center, engaging both mind and body, so that barriers to their well-being can be lifted. In my practice, I look to be responsive, collaborative, and affirmative when working with folks' intersecting identities and how those identities show up within the therapeutic relationship.

As a pregnant mom to be, a freshly postpartum mom, a mom who has suffered trauma, or an established mom, the feelings of stress and the weight of being overwhelmed consume you and make your daily life challenging. This includes postpartum anxiety and depression, mom guilt, the effects of birth trauma or infant loss, and the difficulty of finding yourself again. It's so hard, and even "trying your best" can be exhausting. Processing these emotions and events, trying out new coping skills, and adjusting routines and expectations are among the ways we can work together to improve the way you feel.