Lady Lake is yet another town in Florida whose appeal has attracted thousands. The town sits on a large lake that is straight out of a fairy tale. While there aren’t knights in shining armor waiting to save the day, there are heroes that are willing to help you with problems that life gives you.

Living in Lady Lake can be serene, but dealing with troubles can be tiresome, and frustrating. There are mental health specialists available who can give you what you need to overcome any challenges, so you can continue to enjoy the beautiful Lady Lake lifestyle in peace.

Psychologist Matthew Mateika providing different types of therapy in Lady Lake

Matthew Mateika

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LMHC,MCAP
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes
9 years offering treatment

Welcome to BetterHelp, and thank you for viewing my profile to see if I may be a good fit for you! Over my years of experience working as a mental health counselor, I have found that flexibility is the key to a good counseling experience. I will spend time to get to know you and establish a working relationship that will allow me to tailor your experience to what will work to help you reach your short and long term counseling goals. Just as we all deal with stress and turbulent situations differently, your counseling experience will be like no one else’s, and our conversations will move at your preferred pace to ensure you are comfortable and making progress towards a happier you. I truly enjoy helping others and take pride in developing a therapeutic partnership with my clients to work towards positive change. My experience includes working in a university counseling department as well as serving as the lead clinician in a residential substance abuse program. Through these roles, I have worked with a diverse demographic of people and addressed a variety of counseling issues such as, but not limited to, substance abuse and addiction, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Whether you are seeking counseling for your relationship or are suffering from anxiety, depression, or addiction, we will work through it together. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida and hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am also a Certified Master’s Level Addiction Professional (MCAP).

Psychologist Maria Chiodo providing different types of therapy in Lady Lake

Maria Chiodo

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem
28 years offering treatment

Hi! My name is Maria and I would love the opportunity to work with you to help you resolve whatever is going on! I am a licensed mental health professional in the state of Florida and have been practicing for over 25 years. I am the type of therapist who can usually get to the root of the problem quickly so you can begin to feel better. Most of us feel emotional pain because of relationship difficulties, whether it be with a significant other, siblings, co workers, children, parents, and even friends. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and substance abuse. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Claudette Gaynor providing different types of therapy in Lady Lake

Claudette Gaynor

Clinician
License Type(s): LMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
18 years offering treatment

I am a client centered psychotherapist, licensed in the state of Florida, with the belief that we are more than just our bodies or our minds. I will help you to uncover your true Self and to live the life YOU desire to live. My focus is self acceptance, and self compassion, knowing you are worthy, just as you are. We will work together to identify deeply programmed beliefs that are no longer serving you and to replace with new beliefs and inevitably new behaviors. I am not only a trained mental health therapist who will help you identify core issues and solutions. I am also a practitioner of meditation and mindfulness which can be utilized in all areas of our daily lives to create a more serene and joyful life. As my client you will actively participate in your journey including completing homework and exercises in addition to having 24 hour support through Youtube tutorials. My focus is on life changing transitions and coping with life stressors such Trauma, Life stage transitions, Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Career, Money, Relationships, General Stress Management and Spirituality. Helping you identify your internal resources to heal suffering, make necessary changes and to create the rich and meaningful life you desire.

Psychologist Dr. Daniel Ringhoff providing different types of therapy in Lady Lake

Dr. Daniel Ringhoff

Clinician
License Type(s): PhD,LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression
17 years offering treatment

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with over 15 years of experience working as a counselor and psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, addiction, career challenges, parenting problems, and involvement in the legal system. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm, interactive, and non-judgmental. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and that people are the experts of their own life. I also believe in challenging people to see different perspectives. My approach combines mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive counseling. I focus on your goals and tailor treatment to meet your needs. It takes courage to seek a happier life and make a commitment to change. If you are ready to take that step forward into the unknown, I am here to provide guidance, empowerment and support so you can get where you want to go. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Jennifer Graham providing different types of therapy in Lady Lake

Jennifer Graham

Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
18 years offering treatment

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Florida. I have over 17 years of experience working with clients to address concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting and communication issues, motivational issues and ADHD and ADD. My counseling approach is client-centered; I believe in working in a collaborative manner with clients to assist in identifying their goals and creating a path to achieve said goals. I combine both a cognitive behavioral and solution focused approach to our sessions. I believe everyone deserves a safe and non-judgmental space to create a happier and more fulfilling life. It takes courage to seek change and I am here to support you. I look forward to working together to create those changes.

Psychologist Margaret Doman providing different types of therapy in Lady Lake

Margaret Doman

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem
20 years offering treatment

Hi. I’m Margaret Doman. I am a licensed clinical social worker. My professional training was with an emphasis in clinical social work with individuals and families, with the utilization of psychodynamic processing and therapeutic counseling models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotional Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy among others. From my professional experience, I bring over 34 years of experience working with people in the helping professions, including over 17 years as a clinical social worker. I have worked directly with clients of all ages, children through adolescents and adults, in a variety of settings. I have worked with clients with a variety of presenting issues and dilemmas, including depression, anxiety and stress, anger management, grief and loss, marital and relationship discord, family and parenting difficulties, trauma and emotional abuse, and mental health disorders. I have worked indirectly as a Clinical Supervisor over children's mental health programs which provided therapeutic and case management services to children who suffered displacement, separation, trauma neglect and abuse and accompanying behavioral and mental health issues. I have worked as a Program Director of an outpatient substance abuse treatment program. I have worked as a program supervisor over an adolescent respite and treatment program providing shelter, behavior modification, and individual and family counseling for troubled teens. From my personal experience I bring decades of experience, including living and working within a variety of cultures, and religious and ethnic communities, making me aware and sensitive to the nuances of individuals’ diversity and challenges. As a social worker I recognize that life, with all its possible joys and wonderment, presents us with many varied challenges and barriers to being and feeling fulfilled, happy, content, satisfied, or good and at peace with our lives and the relationships that we desire, seek, and pursue. For the most part we cope and manage to come out on top; however, life can also overwhelm us and we might find ourselves in an ever-increasing downward spiral of unhappiness, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, problems with life and relationships, and maybe a general sense of futility and hopelessness. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health therapy, taking into consideration all aspects of being a person in their particular unique environment and circumstance. My therapeutic approach is strength-based, using eclectic therapeutic techniques, providing a supportive counseling relationship, whereby you can explore and gain understanding and insights to drive your resolve, action plan, change, and growth towards that stronger, happier, functional, fulfilled you!

Psychologist Anushka  Noel providing different types of therapy in Lady Lake

Anushka Noel

Clinician
License Type(s): MSW,LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Florida with over 19 years of Social work experience working in the medical and case management field. I specialize in Solutions Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Aging & Geriatrics, Veteran related issues, Crisis counseling and Life coaching. I have worked with many clients who have have issues related to life skills, adjusting to life changing events, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, lack of motivation, medical issues, relationship issues, trauma and career challenges. I like to use assignments to give you the opportunity to think deeply about what you're going through and help see things from a different prospective. I am the therapist that will work to get you un-stuck, move you forward towards the course of self discovery and help you achieve your personal life goals! Therapy takes work but the process does not have to feel like it. I enjoy talking to my clients and asking engaging questions to get to the core of what is really creating challenges in their lives. You won't feel like you are in therapy due to my warm, engaging and easy going therapy style. I offer an objective support and treat all my clients with acceptance, compassion, respect, and dignity. Let's work together to get to the foundation of your issues and build you up to where you can be an even better version of yourself !

Psychologist Robert Barrett providing different types of therapy in Lady Lake

Robert Barrett

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
32 years offering treatment

Hi, my name is Robert Barrett and I have been licensed in Florida as a clinical social worker (LCSW) since 1996. For more than 30 years I have provided counseling and psychotherapy for clients for a wide range of issues including: anxiety, depressed mood, relationship concerns, personal stress, job stress and other difficulties. As a state of Florida certified sex therapist, I am qualified to provide counseling for problems related to sexual function and sexual behavior issues. I have a Master of Social Work degree from Florida International University in Miami, FL, and post-graduate training as a clinical sexologist. I am the past clinical director of Southwest Florida Employee Assistance Program and the past Program Director for Human Services Foundation of Lee County. For ten years I was the student behavioral health counselor at Florida Southwestern State College, Punta Gorda campus. I have been a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy since 2001. In counseling I utilize a “strength-based” approach known as solution-focused brief therapy. SFBT is based on helping you build solutions by focusing on your current circumstances and your hopes for the future. I also integrate concepts of cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) for identifying the underlying thought patterns that may be contributing to psychological distress. My focus is to help individuals and families navigate life’s sometimes arduous transitions, and my style is to offer a sincere interest in assisting clients get through difficult challenges.

Psychologist Kristen Nardolillo providing different types of therapy in Lady Lake

Kristen Nardolillo

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
9 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 8 years of professional counseling experience. In this time, I've helped clients overcome struggles with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, depression, & coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming what challenges you. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Dustin Kebre providing different types of therapy in Lady Lake

Dustin Kebre

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
16 years offering treatment

Dustin R. Kebre; M.A; LMFT; MT 3057 ; I take a special interest in treating trauma, anxiety & depressive disorders in adults. I was intensively trained in and believe the focus of counseling is to not only work on managing your current struggles, but to develop the tools needed to independently manage future obstacles as well. I use a combination of reflective listening, as well as an instructional approach, to help guide you towards becoming the best version of you! I have a Master's in Clinical Psychology and a License in Marital and Family Therapy. I treat individuals, couples and families. I specialize in healing people from pain and suffering. I believe the connection you can develop during therapy provides an environment where you can feel safe and nurtured. We all need this kind of support in a world that seems to care less and less about your needs as a human being. The first step is the most difficult; however, often the most life changing. I look forward in helping you transform your life and be the person you were meant to be. I am a graduate of Pepperdine University, I am proficient in treating minor to severe mental health issues and disorders. I have extensive experience working with dual diagnosis and addiction. I am competent in healing people with minor to severe mental health issues including trauma and personality disorders. I specialize in treating individuals, couples and families from a family system perspective, as well using multiple evidence based modalities in a integrative approach. My therapeutic approach is to provide a supportive environment that will in turn provide my clients with the ability to make effective change and overcome personal life challenges. I offer a personalized approach to each client with compassion and empathy. I look forward to help someone grow and overcome, one person at a time. Frustrated of being told to "relax", "calm down", "you are too sensitive", "grow up" & "get over it already, or "you worry to much"? People tell you this as if you do not want to relax, stop overthinking, overreact and worry! If you could, you would! Being told this from friends and loved ones does not help. In fact, it can cause you to feel much worse! You probably have tried to stop on your own, but your mind continues to fill up with thoughts that cause you to become stressed and you struggle to turn your brain off! You are not alone! I get it and can absolutely relate! This why I am so dedicated in helping people find relief! I can help you find your true self. You do not have to feel this way forever. I pride myself on a human and authentic approach. Isn't it time you face making positive changes to start really living again? I want to help you! Let's get started now & do this right!

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What types of therapists are available to clients in Lady Lake?

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Lady Lake that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Lady Lake available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Lady Lake therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Lady Lake therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Lady Lake region and in the state of Florida.

How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?

Therapists in Lady Lake can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Lady Lake may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Lady Lake offering online therapy or in person?

Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.

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