Therapist in Fort Myers, Florida

Melissa Matherson, Therapist

Specialties:

Adoption & foster care Alcohol use Anger issues Anxiety Attachment issues +54

Gender Identity: Female

Ages Served: 18-75+

Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Melissa Matherson is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a master’s level Certified Addiction Professional in Florida. She was originally licensed in California and has been working in the mental health and substance abuse fields since 2000. She has worked with a variety of age groups in a variety of settings; her specialty is working with adults with co-occurring disorders. She has a master’s degree from Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology.

Her approach in her practice of psychotherapy is eclectic and tailored to meet the individual needs of the client. Some of the models she incorporates in therapy include- Cognitive Behavioral, Rational Emotive, Dialectical Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Existential, Humanistic, Family systems, Addiction models as well as many others. She is a firm believer in holistic healing practices and creating balance as key elements to sustaining a good quality of life.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Family Therapy: Ages 18-75+

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

Adoption & foster care
Alcohol use
Anger issues
Anxiety
Attachment issues
Bipolar Disorder
Bullying or harassment
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Caregiving
Depression/feeling down
Detachment/disconnection
Dissociative disorders
Domestic violence & abuse
Drug/substance use
Emotional abuse
Empty nesters
End-of-life challenges
Family conflict
Focus, concentration & memory
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Hoarding
Intense mood changes
Marital stress or divorce
Menopause & perimenopause
Other women's health concerns
Panic attacks
Parenthood
Parenting
Phobias
PMS & PMDD
Premarital counseling
Self-esteem
Self-injury or cutting
Sexual trauma
Social skills & communication
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD
Unhealthy eating habits

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

Adoption & foster care
Aging
Alcohol use
Anger issues
Anxiety
Attachment issues
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Bullying or harassment
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Caregiving
Depression/feeling down
Detachment/disconnection
Dissociative disorders
Domestic violence & abuse
Drug/substance use
Emotional abuse
Empty nesters
End-of-life challenges
Family conflict
Fertility
First responder stress
Focus, concentration & memory
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Hoarding
Intense mood changes
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Men's health/issues
Menopause & perimenopause
Military & veteran
Other women's health concerns
Panic attacks
Parenthood
Parenting
Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
Personality disorders
Phobias
PMS & PMDD
Post-partum depression & anxiety
Pre-conception
Pregnancy
Pregnancy loss
Premarital counseling
Religion & spirituality
Retirement
Self-esteem
Self-injury or cutting
Sex & intimacy issues
Sexual trauma
Social skills & communication
Stress from ongoing health issues
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

Family conflict
LGBTQ+
Adoption & foster care
Aging
Alcohol use
Anger issues
Anxiety
Attachment issues
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Bullying or harassment
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Caregiving
Depression/feeling down
Detachment/disconnection
Dissociative disorders
Domestic violence & abuse
Drug/substance use
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Emotional abuse
Empty nesters
End-of-life challenges
Fertility
First responder stress
Focus, concentration & memory
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Hoarding
Intense mood changes
Marital stress or divorce
Men's health/issues
Menopause & perimenopause
Military & veteran
Other women's health concerns
Panic attacks
Parenthood
Parenting
Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
Personality disorders
PMS & PMDD
Post-partum depression & anxiety
Pre-conception
Pregnancy
Pregnancy loss
Premarital counseling
Religion & spirituality
Retirement
Self-esteem
Self-injury or cutting
Sex & intimacy issues
Sexual trauma
Social skills & communication
Stress from ongoing health issues
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English

Education

Pepperdine University

Locations

LifeStance Health
8570 Granite Ct
Suite 101
Fort Myers, FL 33908

Get Directions Phone Number

239-310-4646

239-256-7516

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For those that are in search of EXCELLENT mental health management, I would strongly recommend Melissa Matherson as a therapist. She is attentive. My psychiatrist, Debra Franzen, NP is kind and attentive as well. She listens and adjusts my medicine accordingly. If you have an encounter with, Maria, don't let that discourage you. This is a great place to assist you in achieving a well-balanced life! Thank God that they believe in Jesus Christ! Hope this helps!

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Kimberly C.

Apr 23, 2023

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I have been seeing Melissa for almost a year. She has been so good for me! I’ve been able to make the progress I’ve wanted to and she continues to support me through my challenges. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.

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