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With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, trauma (including first responders), aging-related concerns, and members of the agricultural and farming communities.
I provide telehealth services across multiple states, I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect a non-judgmental space to explore issues and an evidence-based approach to finding support and solutions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a military veteran I am familiar with military culture which includes being culturally competent to a wide variety of beliefs and struggles.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use/addiction recovery.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Challenging, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I'm passionate about making therapy feel accessible, grounded, & genuinely supportive for each client I meet.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe lasting change happens when people feel genuinely supported while gaining practical tools to live more in line with their values...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My clinical approach focuses on providing individualized, evidence-based care in a supportive and goal-oriented environment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“With a strong background in working with young children and specialized training in the perinatal population, I have found success in helping clients create their own village and find joy in parenting.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My job is not to change you, rather to help you understand who you are and guide you on the path of who you want to become.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I know that reaching out for psychiatric care can feel overwhelming, so I strive to make the process comfortable, collaborative, and judgment-free.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, creating a supportive space where clients feel heard and respected.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I draw from EMDR, CBT, ACT, and DBT to meet each person where they are...”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should feel like a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can be yourself and explore what's going on at your own pace.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I am committed to creating a safe, uplifting, empowering, and supportive space where you can openly share your concerns.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, helping clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and patterns while learning tools they can use in everyday life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with immigrants and those navigating the complexities of assimilation, cultural adjustment, and identity development.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, direct, curious, and engaged. I offer a nonjudgmental space for honest exploration while helping clients recognize patterns, face difficult truths, and develop healthier relationships with themselves and others.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I like a person-centered approach meaning you are in charge, we go at your speed and things should always be comfortable for you during therapy.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe mental health care goes beyond managing symptoms; it's about understanding your unique experiences, validating your feelings, and providing compassionate support every step of the way.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe mental health care goes beyond managing symptoms; it's about understanding your unique experiences, validating your feelings, and providing compassionate support every step of the way.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is warm, encouraging, and grounded, and I care deeply about creating a space where you feel heard, respected, and never judged.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Collaboration is key-I believe that therapy is a partnership where we work together to identify goals and develop strategies for emotional and behavioral growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
“I believe that therapy can be a transformative process that can help us learn to open ourselves to not only deeper parts of our psyches but also assist us in learning how to open ourselves to identifying our true core values and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I care less about labels and more about you — your story, your values, and what a meaningful life looks like from where you're sitting.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, direct, and nonjudgmental, and I strive to create a space where you feel heard, respected, challenged in helpful ways, and empowered to try new ways of coping and connecting.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe in treating the whole person—not just symptoms—by understanding your experiences, strengths, and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Energetic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“Cherie utilizes an eclectic approach of psychodynamic theory and Cognitive Behavior Therapy with clients, helping them to understand their emotions and unconscious patterns of behavior...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive, drawing from Structural and Strategic Family Therapy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic style is collaborative and compassionate. I believe in your inherent capacity for healing and self-discovery.”
Anger management, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am a dedicated therapist who provides a non-judgmental approach to promote emotional growth and development.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
“I draw from therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and personal growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I take a compassionate, down-to-earth approach and believe that mental health care should feel empowering-not intimidating.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am committed to providing compassionate, individualized care in a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can feel heard and empowered throughout your healing journey.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I'm a retired Navy veteran and licensed clinical social worker. I've lived a pretty full life- three wonderful daughters, two marriages and divorces, a Navy career, and several other careers along the way.”
Chronic conditions, Stress management, Women's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, intentional, and deeply personalized. I believe therapy is about more than managing symptoms—it's about understanding yourself on a deeper level and creating meaningful, lasting change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Panic disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I've had over 20 years experience in helping people heal from co-dependency, particularly from those with narcissistic behaviors.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I specialize in cancer-related counseling because I understand that cancer changes more than medical routines—it can reshape your sense of self, your relationships, and the way you imagine the future.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am deeply committed to integrating body-centered approaches in therapy, adopting a client-centered framework that recognizes individuals as the experts of their own experiences and narratives.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Fort Myers, FL
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Fort Myers, FL
38+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 97%Anxiety
- 92%Stress management
- 87%Relationship issues
- 87%Trauma
- 87%Depression
Insurances accepted
- 97%Aetna
- 68%Cigna
- 58%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 50%Ascension
- 45%Curative
Languages spoken
- 100%English
- 21%Spanish
- 3%Arabic
- 3%French
- 3%Portuguese
How they see their clients
- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only
Provider gender
- 89%Woman
- 11%Man
License types
- 42%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 29%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 26%Licensed Psychologist
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 42%Family therapy
- 32%Couples therapy
- 21%Child or adolescent therapy
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Fort Myers
Searching for therapists in Fort Myers starts with finding someone whose experience matches what you want help with. Fort Myers therapists may support people living with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, or major life changes. As you compare options, look for a therapist whose listed specialties, therapy style, and background align with your needs. Their bio can help you understand how they work, what kinds of concerns they often support, and what you can expect in a first session.
In a smaller city like Fort Myers, local in-person availability may vary by neighborhood and schedule. Expanding your search to include virtual sessions can give you more options while still letting you work with a therapist licensed in Florida. You can also narrow your search by appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, therapy approach, and whether a free phone consultation is available. Reading profiles before you book can help you compare communication style, areas of focus, and session structure.
Therapy in Fort Myers can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your expected out-of-pocket cost before you book. Headway helps you find therapists who match your preferences, accept a wide range of insurance plans, and offer in-person or virtual appointments. You can browse therapists, review bios, check estimated costs, and book directly when you’re ready.
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