Parenting Therapists Available in Fort Myers
This page is for parents and caregivers in Fort Myers looking for online therapists who specialize in parenting. Use it to compare therapists’ approaches, specialties, and communication styles. Consider which ages or family structures they work with, whether they focus on behavior management, co-parenting, or parental stress, and how they handle child-involved work. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so a therapist’s listed availability to clients in Fort Myers means you can work with them regardless of where you are in Florida.
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1. Kristen Smith, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC supporting healing
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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2. Francesca Thomas, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Parenting · Anger
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3. Dr. Sherry Acosta, LMHC
Licensed LMHC supporting relationships and growth
Works with Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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4. Shirley Louisor, LMHC, LPC
Compassionate counselor for individuals and families
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Parenting · Depression · Relationship
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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5. Kim Conradson, LMHC
Licensed LMHC with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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6. Joel Brooks, LCSW
LCSW guiding growth through trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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7. David Powell, LCSW
LCSW guiding clients through life challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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8. Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer, LCSW
Holistic LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression · LGBT
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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9. Khrystal Whitlock, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Self esteem · Career
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10. Sharon Ehrlich, LCSW
Steady, compassionate support for growth and connection
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Mindfulness Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy
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11. Jennifer King-Fields, LCSW
Practical support for anxiety, focus, and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · ADHD
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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12. Lynette Maggs, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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13. Randee-Sue Kramer, LCSW
Relationship-focused therapy with practical communication support
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method
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14. Megan Lundy, LCSW
Support for stress, parenting, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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15. Opree Joyner, LCSW
Compassionate, client-centered therapy for lasting change
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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About parenting therapy for people in Fort Myers
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in Florida and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in Florida regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Fort Myers can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,275 therapists match this page, all of whom name parenting among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LMHC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes to licensed practice in Florida, all overseen by the Florida Department of Health's Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Fort Myers
Fort Myers has a population of about 86,395. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
Can an online therapist help with managing my child’s behavior at home?
Yes, many therapists who work with parenting can offer strategies for behavior management. Ask about the therapist’s methods, whether they use parenting programs, and how they involve caregivers in planning and practice. Be clear about your child’s age and specific challenges so you can compare therapists who have relevant experience.
How do therapists handle sessions that involve both parents and children?
Therapists differ in how they include family members. Some conduct joint sessions with parents and children, others meet with parents alone to coach strategies, and some alternate between formats. Check each therapist’s description to see how they approach family sessions, consent for minors, and expectations for participation.
What should I look for when comparing parenting therapists available to clients in Fort Myers?
Look for clear descriptions of the therapist’s parenting focus, such as infant-caregiver attachment, behavior interventions, divorce-related co-parenting, or parental mental health. Compare stated therapeutic approaches, populations served, and communication preferences. Since a Florida licence covers the whole state, availability to clients in Fort Myers indicates they can work with you online.
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