Therapists in Punta Gorda, FL

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience working with clients. I offer a setting where all thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgement. Clients have said "I told you things that I never told anyone before". I work with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, family issues, relationship issues, career issues, changes in life situations, and ADHD symptoms. I utilize client centered, strength-based, solution focused, and cognitive behavioral approaches. I help clients develop healthier thought process, healthier patterns, positive sense of self, and improve communication skills. It takes courage to reach out for help. Take the first step to make changes in your life. Let me help you transform your life. I look forward to helping you.

I am a therapist who has worked with individuals and couples addressing a variety of issues including mood disorders, anxiety, and substance misuse. I have worked for over 40 plus years helping individuals improve their quality of life. My treatment approach is a warm, empathic style , person centered, and individualized to the person. I utilize a strengths based approach, Cognitive Behavioral and motivational interventions to help the individual realize their potential. I believe it takes great strength to seek help and I commend you for reaching out. I respond in a timely manner as I believe your time is important. I look forward to assisting you if you choose to work with me.

Hello Sir/Ma'am and welcome! You did it! You are taking important steps to becoming the best version of yourself! My name is Kaleesha Bent and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have provided therapeutic services for the past 12 years. I have worked with clients with an array of concerns to include depression, anxiety, family conflict, parenting issues, relationship issues, trauma/abuse, ADHD, and self-image/self-esteem issues. I have also supported teenagers who have difficulties identifying healthy coping strategies to manage external and internal stressors. While addressing mental health needs is becoming more and more embraced in our communities, it still carries a pervasive stereotype. It takes great courage to engage in therapy, and that is to be celebrated! Working with individuals, youth, and families are my passion, as it allows me the humbling opportunity to shine a light on a better and more effective way of living and engaging with those closest to them, and managing life stressors. The way in which I accomplish this best is by engulfing a warm, interactive, and non-judgmental approach. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, emotion-focused, family systems, existential, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative, solution-focused, and trauma-focused. As your therapist, I will align myself with your goals and tailor your treatment to support that. I look forward to working with you as you take this conscious step to becoming the best version of yourself. I'll see you on the other side!

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida with over twelve years of experience in mental health and wellness. I have served individuals, families and groups of all ages, areas and needs. I’m a self-love enthusiast committed to helping all humans learn how to build a healthier relationship with themselves. My main focus is to empower and encourage all beings to BE and be themselves. I am committed to helping all humans learn how to build a healthier relationship with themselves. My work focuses on targeting negative thoughts, beliefs and traditions around self, reframing thoughts to support self and develop mindful ways of living and being. I believe in taking a person-centered approach when helping clients reach their goals, while utilizing cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and solution-focused therapy. The decision to seek therapy is often difficult and can make you feel vulnerable. My goal is to meet you where you are and give you a comfortable and safe space to work on your goals. Our sessions will explore your challenges, difficulties, needs, symptoms and desires, validate your feelings, thoughts, emotions and experiences and explore supportive solutions and coping tools, techniques, skills and strategies that you can utilize daily to improve your overall well-being. I look forward to connecting with you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family issues, self harm and suicidality, and trauma processing. I use a collaborative approach in therapy sessions with the overall belief that you are the greatest expert on you! I utilize cognitive behavioral approaches with a solution focused lens. Ultimately, I will be there to support you in achieving whatever you identify as your goal. It takes courage and insight to take the first step in reaching out for more support, and I’m grateful to be able to be a part of your journey toward the you that you envision for yourself!

Are you having trouble coping with everyday problems? Do you feel overwhelmed in trying to deal with a close personal relationship? Is your child or teen struggling or making poor choices, or are the challenges of parenting too much to handle? Are you going through a difficult life transition? Life situations can be stressful and can lead us to question our judgment and fill us with self-doubt. You try to address the issue, even with the support of family and friends, but this often does not lead to effective solutions. You may become depressed, frustrated, angry or anxious, or have difficulty managing your daily responsibilities. I am a Florida licensed Psychologist with over 30 years experience working in private practice and a variety of public settings, including clinics, hospitals, universities and correctional facilities. I served as expert witness in forensic cases involving trauma, head injury and custody. I am a bi-lingual (Spanish/English) therapist working with individuals, families and couples from different backgrounds. I develop a solution-focused dialogue to identify the problems that bring you in and re-frame them into realistic, workable goals. My aim is for you to leave each session feeling that you have learned a new way to approach your specific situation with strategies to try until our next appointment. My objective is to make every session productive. I combine cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive therapeutic approaches in therapy. My goal is to help you build resilience in dealing with life’s stresses. I focus on life skills coaching, parent guidance, problem solving, cognitive restructuring, and remediation using behavioral and practical strategies.

I aim to work collaboratively with my clients to help them through the various roadblocks and difficulties that life presents. People frequently limit themselves based on old assumptions and expectations and it can be freeing to start to disentangle this. The emotional pain caused by these issues is often isolating and confusing and I believe that it can be healing to have somebody else there with you to explore and process. My approach to therapy is to use self understanding and awareness as a mechanism for change. While my style is primarily insight-oriented, I have experience incorporating behavioral therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into my approach.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with over 16 years of professional work experience. I have worked with both adults and teens dealing with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I also have a good deal of experience in working with the mental health challenges that come along with a chronic or acute illness. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect and everyone has their own unique story and journey. Together we can talk and develop a 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.

I am licensed in Florida with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & bipolar disorder. I have been educated on different treatment modalities such as Acceptance Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am a LMHC in Florida, and LPC in Oregon. I am a graduate from Seton Hall University in New Jersey. I have worked in the field of Mental Health and Human Services for over twenty years. As a practical, interactive, solution focused counselor, my approach is to provide support, with insight and feedback to assist you with your current concerns, while also addressing persistent issues in the past. My overall desire is to provide you with an emotional and physical space where you will feel seen and heard. Therapy can be emotionally demanding but can also be life transforming. I welcome being a part of your healing process!