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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Estero, FL


Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Estero, FL
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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 am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to providing thoughtful, compassionate care to individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel truly heard and understood as we work toward meaningful, lasting change.
With extensive experience in both school systems and clinical settings, I support children, adolescents, and adults through high-stress and crisis situations. I am highly skilled in risk assessment and safety planning, helping my clients build effective, real-world coping strategies to manage their most difficult moments.
As a bilingual clinician, I am proud to provide services in both English and Spanish, helping expand access to care for diverse communities across Florida. I am especially passionate about helping my clients move through emotional challenges with clarity, resilience, and confidence.
I believe therapy is most effective when clients feel heard, respected, and supported. I work primarily with adults and specialize in health psychology, using a biopsychosocial perspective to understand the connection between physical health, emotions, and overall lifestyle. I specialize in supporting clients navigating Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Sleep disorders, and Stress management. I provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a collaborative and nonjudgmental environment where clients can build resilience and create meaningful, lasting change.
I am a dedicated healthcare professional with over 20 years in the medical field, including 16 years as a nurse practitioner. My passion lies in psychiatry and mental health, where I focus on providing compassionate, personalized care to support your well-being. I'm here to listen and work collaboratively with you on your journey toward mental wellness.
I believe therapy is not about “fixing” you-It’s about empowering you. Together, we will work to uncover your strengths, clarify your goals, and build skills that support meaningful, lasting change. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply seeking personal growth, I’m here to walk alongside you in this therapeutic process.
I look forward to connecting with you.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I am passionate about creating a space where you can feel safe, supported, and truly understood. My work is rooted in compassion and connection, honoring your unique experiences while helping you move toward healing, balance, and greater peace within yourself. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back, celebrate your strengths, and cultivate the meaningful change you’re seeking in your life.
Hello, my name is Aracelys Cruz, and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I completed my advanced training in psychiatric nursing at FNU/PMHNP-BC. I’m passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges and helping them feel heard, respected, and empowered. I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and other mental health concerns. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, combining therapy, lifestyle guidance, and medication management when needed. My goal is to walk alongside you as we build a path toward balance and wellness.
Hi, I’m Iris, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, mood changes, attention difficulties, or stress that’s making daily life harder than it should be.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on the whole person. I believe mental health care should go beyond simply treating symptoms. Together, we’ll explore the factors that may be affecting how you feel—from life stressors and sleep to hormonal changes and metabolic health—and create a treatment plan tailored specifically to you.
In addition to psychiatric medication management, I also incorporate hormone-informed mental health care and medical weight management, recognizing how closely emotional well-being, hormones, and physical health are connected.
My goal is for you to feel heard, supported, and empowered with a clear path forward.
You don’t have to navigate this alone—support is here when you’re ready.
You may be the person everyone relies on, or a parent wondering how best to help your child. You do not have to figure it out alone. I am Susanna W. Smith, a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master of Science in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling from St. Thomas University. Drawing on my work in schools and community mental health, I support children, teens, and adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, ADHD, and life changes. I offer a space where you can be yourself, feel heard, and find a way forward.
With 13 years of experience, I provide compassionate, culturally responsive therapy for adults. As a Marriage, Family, and Couples Ph.D. candidate and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I support clients navigating anxiety, trauma, relationships, stress, and life transitions. I am fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi and value creating a welcoming, nonjudgmental space.
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Estero, FL



- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 90%Stress management
- 83%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 68%Ascension
- 53%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

- 99%English
- 16%Spanish
- 3%Haitian Creole
- 2%French
- 1%Portuguese

- 86%Online only
- 14%In-person or online

- 73%Woman
- 26%Man

- 39%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 25%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 15%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 7%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 5%Licensed Clinical Social Worker

- 99%Individual therapy
- 37%Family therapy
- 29%Couples therapy
- 15%Child or adolescent therapy
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