Find a therapist in Lehigh Acres, FL — covered by insurance

Find a therapist in Lehigh Acres, FL — covered by insurance

Stop scrolling; take a moment to breathe. Finding the right therapist can be daunting, but I'm confident you've come across the right page! Are you emotionally drained or struggling to keep going? Do you have worrying or negative thoughts? Maybe it stems from an unhealthy relationship, trauma, recent loss, or major change in life. Maybe your emotions feel too intense to manage. Working together, you’ll start to rediscover yourself and feel more comfortable in your own skin. You'll feel the weight of the world lift off your shoulders. You’ll believe you are strong, worthy, and valued... because you are! I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space to help you take back control of your life.

Although many of us feel scared, hesitant, or even uncertain about asking for help, I encourage you to push through and congratulate yourself on taking the first step to feeling better. You deserve it! Here is more about how I can help you:

I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 7 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I am Prepare/Enrich certified (premarital counseling), Level 1 Gottman trained (couples), Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) trained, and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) trained. I'm also trained in working with First Responders, Human Trafficking Survivors, Domestic Violence Survivors, and Play Therapy trained for children and adolescents.

Leslie Taylor is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, trained to provide care across the lifespan. She utilizes holistic and evidence-based practices to help guide individuals through difficult feelings and situations.

I look forward to meeting and coming along side of you as you work through your therapy goals. I have my Masters in Counseling and I love working with couples as you tackle relationship hurdles or pre-marital counseling. I also enjoy working with individuals, and have a niche of working with young ladies and women.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Addiction Professional, I strive to help individuals gain knowledge in their strengths. Mental Health Therapy does not have to be scary or uncomfortable.

Dr. Rahonie Persaud Evans, DNP, is a dual-certified Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from the University of North Florida with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and a postgraduate certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health. She has experience working with patients experiencing life transitions, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorders. She is also experienced in several areas of medicine, including IM, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, and Cardiology.

Dr. Torres is originally from Peru and completed her training in the United States. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and her Doctoral degree from the University of Alabama. Dr. Torres completed her predoctoral internship at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and her post-doctoral fellowship at the Pain Research and Intervention Center of Excellence (PRICE) in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Torres is also a pain researcher and part-time faculty member at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has published articles focused on pain disparities, pain inequities, and is a co-author of the treatment manual for pain management Learning about Managing My Pain (LAMP). She is active in national organizations and is the founding chair of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-racism SIG at the US. Association for the Study of Pain (USASP).

Dr. Strom was born and raised outside of Seattle, WA before she completed her Bachelors degrees in Psychology, Mathematics, and Philosophy at Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY. She first came to Florida for her graduate training at Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), where she earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Integrated Behavioral Healthcare. She has been a part of the Gulfshore Behavioral Health team since January 2023.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. Strom enjoys cooking, baking, sewing and other crafts, exploring new restaurants and local activities, practicing yoga, traveling when possible, and spending time with her dog and partner.

Ms. Woods was born and raised in Ohio and completed her undergraduate degree from Cleveland State University. She worked as a Supportive Counselor at a therapeutic group home before obtaining two graduate degrees from Marshall University. For the last eight years, Ms. Woods has been employed as a school psychologist in Ohio and Florida and remains an active member of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

Dr. Shannon Sweitzer is a licensed psychologist working with children and teens ages 4 to 18, specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional dysregulation and school-related stress. With nearly a decade of experience in independent schools, she understands the unique challenges students face in academic settings. Dr. Sweitzer is trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) and holds Diplomate status from the American Board of School Neuropsychology. She offers extensive experience in both the therapeutic care and comprehensive neurodevelopmental evaluation of children and adolescents.

Dr. Kushner offers individual therapy (child, adolescent, and young adult), behavioral parent training, and comprehensive assessments. She has expertise in the application of cognitive/behavioral approaches to address anxiety, ADHD, disruptive behavior problems, mood disorders, and interpersonal difficulties. Dr. Kushner offers diagnostic evaluations for patients suspected of having a learning disability or giftedness, executive functioning difficulties (e.g., ADHD), or autism.