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Counseling in Fort Myers · and by video anywhere in Florida

Someone to talk to. In person, or from your couch.

Individual, couples and teen counseling. The first call is free, fifteen minutes, and there's no pressure to book anything.

Book a free call Take a breath first

One minute

Before anything else, breathe with me.

This is box breathing. In for four, hold for four, out for four, hold for four. It slows your heart down a little. Try four rounds.

Ready when you are.

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About me

No lectures. No homework you didn't ask for.

I'm a licensed mental health counselor. We'll figure out what you want to change, and we'll work on that. Here's what I'm like in a session:

I ask a lot of questions.You don't have to have answers. "I don't know" is a real answer.

I won't tell you what to do.I'll help you hear what you already think.

Sometimes we laugh.Therapy can be a little funny. That's allowed.

Elena RuizLMHC · sessions in English or Spanish

How it works

Three steps, at your pace.

A free 15-minute call

You tell me a little about what's going on. I tell you honestly if I'm a good fit, or who might be better.

The first session

Fifty minutes, mostly getting to know each other. You can leave it there. Plenty of people do.

Then you decide

Weekly, every other week, or as needed. No packages, no long commitments.

Fees

Clear prices, no awkwardness.

Individual50 minutes$120

Couples75 minutes$160

Teens, 13 to 1750 minutes, parent check-ins included$110

Video sessionsAnywhere in FloridaSame

Sliding scale: if these prices are a stretch, just ask. I keep spots open at lower rates, and you won't have to explain why. I can also give you a superbill for out-of-network insurance.

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If you're in crisis right now, you don't have to wait for an appointment.Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Reach out

Book the free call.

Call or text. If I'm in session, I'll get back to you the same day. Evenings available Monday to Thursday.

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