Chronic Illness Therapists in North Fort Myers, FL

Maybe you've been recently diagnosed with a long term illness or you've had symptoms for years and you don’t recognize yourself anymore. You know these health struggles are somehow behind your depressed and anxious feelings, and you feel alone…like no one understands. Right now, you may have more questions than answers, but one thing you know for sure is that you’d do anything to get your life back. You grieve for the person you used to be and find it hard to imagine yourself living a worthwhile life with this illness trying to drag you down every chance it gets. (Due to demand, I ONLY accept clients with chronic illness concerns)

I have over 19 years of experience empowering individuals to live their best lives while coping with difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, medical concerns, & family/parenting challenges. I have a variety of personal & professional experiences that contribute to the development of my empathy, understanding, & reliability. I began my career working with children who had a family member murdered. Since then I have worked with a variety of trauma victims including sexual abuse survivors, adults with child abuse histories, and domestic violence victims.

If you are dealing with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, I would be honored to walk beside you & help equip you for life's challenges. Often, that means being able to identify strengths you already have and don't own yet. My mission is to help you improve your emotional well-being and give you tools to enhance your personal relationships and achieve your life goals. 15+ years of teaching gives me a unique perspective working with kids, teens, and adults. I encourage you to take the next, brave step to reach out to learn more.

As a psychologist and nurse, I have a unique understanding of personal care, including both biological and psychological factors that influence feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them achieve their personal life goals to improve health and wellness, stress management, relationship functioning, and career pursuits using research-supported techniques. I empower my clients with information about the body-mind connection so that they can achieve an optimal life balance. My specializations include health psychology, trauma recovery, and pain management in adults and elders.

I am a registered mental health counselor intern, offering online counseling to adults in the state of Florida. As a trauma-informed and EMDR trained therapist, I have experience working with a wide variety of women experiencing symptoms related to betrayal trauma, childhood trauma, codependency, PTSD, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, and parenting.

If you feel lost or life stressors are affecting you more than you like, if you have negative thoughts or memories that don't seem to go away, if you're looking to grow in your journey then I'd like to help. Therapy should be a healthy exploration of your values, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors and should lead to self-acceptance, self-understanding, and self-love. My goal is to provide a safe space to be vulnerable without judgement. My therapeutic approach emphasizes exploration and healing. nervous system.

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 35 years of expertise in treating OCD. 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.

My approach combines cognitive behavioral solution-focused therapy. I will work with you to develop a treatment approach that matches your unique needs. I will help you to find solutions and make positive changes in your life. I will help motivate you to achieve and sustain desired behavioral changes. I can help you find solutions rather than dwelling on the problems.

I believe in working closely with each client in empowering them to reach their optimal potential. As a motivated and committed team, we will work together to increase your capacity for problem-solving and coping with daily and life stressors. I have a reputation for being a very involved therapist with an interactive approach. You are not in this alone. I have an extensive history of working with various clients, relationships, and issues in private practice and in inpatient and outpatient settings.

For many, the journey towards parenthood can be a long and difficult road. This journey may be filled with negative pregnancy tests, the heartbreak of loss, the anxiety of fertility treatments, the pressure of picking the right donor, the trauma of a NICU stay, or the heaviness of postpartum depression and anxiety. The complexities of navigating parent life continue as your child grows and your family transitions not only with your child's age but sometimes through family transitions such a divorce, step-parenting, or adjusting to stay at home parenting.

By applying a supportive, compassionate, and caring approach clients have the ability to use multiple tools to enhance and maintain their quality of life. As your counselor, my goal is to engage you in co-creating an active treatment plan that is directly related to your identified concerns, issues, and needs. I will guide you through the multiple layers of life's maze that include situations and experiences, feelings and emotions, thoughts, choices, and decision-making. Together we will make progress and strive forward towards your desired outcome. I utilize therapeutic intervention techniques that fit or work with you.

Are you feeling lost, isolated, overwhelmed, or sad in a world where everyone else seems to be moving on? Are you ready to get unstuck and move past this stage of life? Are you looking for a down to earth, realistically positive, supportive, non-bias specialist to help you navigate life’s challenges?

I am a licensed therapist with over 14 years of experience working in the mental health field. I am licensed to practice both in the State of Florida and Texas. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have also been trained by EMDRIA to perform EMDR therapy. I completed my studies at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. I have experience working with clients who have a broad range and severity of clinical issues. I have experience working with substance abuse sufferers, trauma victims, families or couples struggling with relationships and marriage, and inter-familial conflict. Clinically,

Deciding on therapy is not a easy decision for many, nor is choosing a therapist. I strive to create a warm, safe and non judgmental environment. I utilize unique counseling technics to assist every individual in meeting their needs and helping them reach their goals. I see myself as a assistant in your journey and seek to encourage and empower you as well as help you be a active participant in your learning and healing.

Are you wrestling with the challenges of past traumatic experiences? Do you want to diminish your anxiety and depression, being able to move forward without always being triggered or being awoken by a panic attack? Your goals may be to enjoy your life, be able to manage your emotions and enjoy healthy relationships. I'm here to listen, understand, and help you feel validated and valued so that you can move forward confidently. We will be working through trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and exposure-based therapy with a solution-focused approach, along with incorporating your faith, if applicable.