My name is Dr. Rochelle Dorney. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MHC) and Certified Addiction Specialist. I am licensed in Florida, New Jersey, Connecticut, Oregon, and Washington. I obtained my PsyD from California Southern University.

You may be looking for counseling because something in your life no longer feels the way you want it to. Maybe anxiety or depression has become difficult to manage, your child is struggling, your relationship feels disconnected, past experiences continue to affect you, or you simply know something needs to change. Whatever brought you here, finding the right support can be an important first step. At Change MFCR, we believe good counseling starts with connection. You deserve to feel heard, respected, and comfortable enough to be yourself, not like you're being treated as a diagnosis. Our team includes counselors with different personalities, backgrounds, specialties, and therapeutic approaches because we know the right therapist for one person may not be the right therapist for another. When you reach out, we'll help you explore what you're experiencing, what you'd like to change, and what matters most to you. From there, we can help connect you with a counselor whose experience and approach align with your needs. Our team includes Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), and our counselors work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, parenting stress, school challenges, and major life transitions. Our goal isn't simply to help you get through what's difficult today. We want counseling to help you better understand yourself, discover strengths you may have forgotten you had, develop tools you can use beyond the counseling room, and create meaningful change that carries into everyday life. You don't have to know exactly what you need before reaching out. Sometimes the first step is simply having someone listen.

I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) serving as a mental health therapist offering integrated medication management and supportive therapy in English and Spanish. With over nine years of clinical experience rooted in my original training as a medical doctor in Cuba, I bring a comprehensive approach to mental health. I ensure your medication plan is thoughtfully integrated with your overall physical and emotional well-being. My practice is built on empathy and evidence-based care. I understand that medication is often a vital tool in the healing process. I work closely with you to find the most effective, balanced regimen. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, or complex mood challenges, I offer anxiety therapy and depression therapy in a safe, nonjudgmental space to support lasting stability.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of experience working with clients with a variety of concerns. I received my Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Florida Gulf Coast University. I have experience working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. As a mental health therapist my goal is to bring a safe, supportive and mindful presence to your current experience, allowing you to cultivate self-acceptance, self-compassion and the ability to notice distressing events without reacting. This type of kind inquiry is a good way to “face our stuff”. I use a variety of treatment approaches which are all client-centered and rooted in the science of compassion, mindfulness and acceptance. I enjoy working together with individuals in overcoming life’s obstacles and helping them to move forward in life. I look forward to taking this journey with you.

The primary approach to therapy, in my view is an egalitarian and empowerment model in which the client is given the opportunity to expand and process presenting issues within the context of their world view, experience, and through their relationship to self and others. I incorporate an eclectic approach to treatment based on client's needs and goals. Everyone is different and experiences the world in a unique way. Assisting a client find their authentic self and engage more fully in life with increased optimism, hope, and happiness is key in my practice.

Caring, understanding, and ready to help you make the changes you desire in your life. Those are just some of my personality traits that make me a unique psychologist. As for my credentials, I obtained my bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2000 from Barry University (Miami Shores, FL). In 2005 I received my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University (Ft. Lauderdale, FL). I then completed a two-year residency at Nebraska Mental Health Center in Lincoln, NE, under the supervision of Dr. Matthew Nessetti. After completing my residency, I worked for ten years at Citrus Health Network, while also working in the area of disability and diagnostic testing at What's on Your Mind. Therapy Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Behavioral Therapy Interpersonal Therapy Solution-Focused therapy techniques Family Systems Therapy Certifications: Certified Child Developmental Intervention Specialist in 2009 Lanagage: Spanish & English Years of Experience: Graduated by my Doctorate in Clinical Psychological from Nova Southeastern University in 2005. Over 17 years.

I am client-centered, in that I tailor therapy to meet your treatment goals, and work hard to work my way out of a job. My sessions are informal in tone but evidence-based in their content. In treating children and adolescents, I integrate their parents and work with the family as a whole as well as the child. Bottom line is I am an experiential therapist. Sessions aren't just about talking about the past and coming up with ideas for the future; they are for trying out new skills, processing old hurts and experiencing what change feels like right here and now.

At Serenity, it is important to us that people in our community get the services that they need. We offer professional and affordable counseling and coaching to individuals, couples and families in, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and online counseling to all of Florida if needed. It is our goal to assist clients in feeling free to discuss difficult situations in an unbiased and safe environment. We take into account that each individual is different in their approach to receiving therapy. It is important that our clients feel comfortable enough to open up. We will discuss and discover contributors to presenting concerns. We will explore your health, sleep patterns, relationship dynamics, family status, self-care, previous diagnoses, current symptom; among many other factors that may play a part in your concerns and reaching your goals. We will work together to develop a therapeutic relationship that will assist you in feeling safe and free to discuss anything in a confidential space.

You may appear to have everything together on the outside while privately feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Maybe work stress follows you home, your relationship feels strained, or you keep repeating patterns you cannot seem to break on your own. Therapy can help you slow things down, better understand what is getting in the way, and begin making meaningful changes. My approach is warm, direct, collaborative, and practical. I do not believe therapy should be a passive conversation. I listen carefully, ask meaningful questions, and challenge you when needed so our work stays focused and useful. Together, we will identify the thoughts, emotions, relationship patterns, and coping strategies that may be keeping you stuck, then build healthier ways to respond. I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, intense emotions, work pressure, and major life transitions. I use DBT skills and Gottman Method principles to help clients build insight, improve communication, strengthen emotional resilience, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection. Reaching out can feel difficult, especially if you are used to handling things on your own. You do not have to figure it out alone. If you are ready for things to feel different, I would be honored to help you take the next step.

Are you feeling stress, overwhelm, or stuck? If so, I am here to help. I am a Christian Counselor and Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor who has been in the counseling field since 2000. I have a diverse background in counseling adults, teens, couples, and families. My work experience includes working in public schools, colleges and universities, and in private practice since 2005. I have a Bachelor Degree in Business and a Master and Specialist Degree in Counseling and Human Systems from Florida State University and a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University. I am a National Board Certified Counselor, Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider, and a AASECT therapist. I am a Licensed in Therapist in Florida, Wisconsin, and New Jersey, and a Florida Certificate in Guidance and School Counseling. I believe that counseling is helping others carry their crosses in life. My counseling style is cognitive-behavioral because it is an effective way of developing good coping skills for many social and personal issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, anger management, addiction, relationship difficulties, and many other mental health problems. We will also utilize solution focused techniques to assist you in finding your solutions. I specialize in dealing with clients who have anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship, self-esteem, abuse, decision-making, loneliness, and or job and career issues in Lee and Collier County. I love empowering people to face their life's challenges, and I provide an empathetic atmosphere for my clients to realize they are not alone in their struggles, and that they have interpersonal strength to change themselves. I am a member of American Counseling Association and the President of Gulf Coast Mental Health Association.

I was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and first completed my bachelor of arts in Tampa, Florida at the University of South Florida majoring in interdisciplinary social sciences, with a concentration in psychology and sociology. Then I obtained a dual master of arts in psychology with an emphasis in counseling psychology from Webster Vienna Private University in Vienna, Austria, and Webster University in Missouri. My training abroad allowed me to practice holistic counseling in diverse settings such as international social hubs, LGBTQIA+ cultural centers, and a university counseling center. I worked with clientele from different cultural backgrounds and age groups, where I utilized a variety of therapeutic approaches including individual counseling, group counseling, expressive arts interventions (music, art, dance, poetry), and guided meditations. My therapeutic approach focuses on client-centered, humanistic philosophies that aim to explore and treat the individual as a whole: mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. My approach is grounded in a stance of empathy, acceptance, and respect for self-discovery and self-determination for all clients. Through techniques taken from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Gestalt therapy, I help clients become aware of and identify feelings, emotions, conflicts, and behaviors of the here and now. Through open and honest communication, my goal is to create a therapeutic space that is both a collaboration and a healing mechanism for clients who may be experiencing: depression, anxiety, relationship stress, substance abuse, or existential issues. Overall, I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most valuable part in the process of therapy. In therapy with me, both client and therapist have the potential to transform the space into their own unique canvas.

With over 30 years of clinical experience, I provide compassionate, empowering, and affirming counseling services that are client-centered and goal-oriented and that develop and enhance my client's strengths and build their coping skills to manage the symptoms of a wide range of mental health conditions. I practice from a philosophy of empowering my clients to achieve balance with their mental and emotional health and to maintain healthy boundaries that support their well-being. I offer therapy sessions that support the goals for change that my clients are seeking for themselves once we both understand what my client wishes to see differently in their lives, then we can explore the interventions that best support the therapeutic work we will do together. In our therapy sessions, we will learn and practice concepts from interventions such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy principles, cognitive processing therapy strategies, acceptance and commitment principles, and dialectical behavior therapy strategies to help you build a toolbox of skills and techniques the lead to your success with managing the effects of adversity and challenges in your life.