Telehealth Therapy for Naples, Florida Residents
Support for Aging, Chronic Illness, Caregivers, and Life Transitions
Finding consistent, specialized mental health care in Naples can sometimes be challenging—especially when you are managing health concerns, caregiving responsibilities, or major life transitions.
Heart and Mind Counseling provides telehealth therapy for individuals, couples, children, and families in Naples and surrounding Southwest Florida communities, offering experienced, compassionate support from the comfort and privacy of home.
Many people in Naples live there year-round, while others divide their time between Florida and northern states such as Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin. In both situations, people are often looking for the same thing: consistent, specialized care that feels personal, responsive, and easy to continue.
Call Deb Benoit, our Practice Manager, or request an appointment online to get started.
Why Naples Clients Reach Out
Naples clients often come to therapy while navigating a mix of emotional, medical, and family stressors. Many are managing transitions that look manageable from the outside, but feel heavy and complicated in daily life.
We commonly support clients in Naples who are experiencing:
- adjustment to aging and retirement
- chronic illness and long-term health conditions
- caregiver stress and family responsibilities
- grief, loss, and major life transitions
- anxiety and emotional overwhelm
- cardiac and transplant-related emotional stress
- focus, energy, or cognitive changes related to health and stress
Therapy can provide a supportive space to process what is happening, strengthen coping skills, and reduce the sense that you have to carry everything alone.
A Strong Fit for Chronic Illness, Cardiac Conditions, and Medical Stress
Heart and Mind Counseling is known for supporting individuals navigating chronic illness, congenital heart disease, transplant experiences, and medical trauma.
For many people, medical challenges affect far more than physical health. They can also impact mood, relationships, concentration, identity, and the ability to feel steady day to day.
Our work often includes support for:
- medical anxiety and procedure-related stress
- adjustment to chronic illness or disability
- transplant-related emotional experiences
- long-term cardiac care and recovery
- caregiver and family system impact
This is an area of real specialization within our practice, and one of the reasons clients seek us out when general therapy has not felt like the right fit.
Continuity of Care for Full-Time and Seasonal Residents
One of the biggest challenges for many Naples clients is continuity.
Some residents live in Naples year-round and simply want reliable, specialized care. Others spend part of the year in Florida and part of the year in colder northern states. For those individuals, therapy can become disrupted when providers are not available across locations.
Heart and Mind Counseling is uniquely positioned to help with this.
Our clinicians are licensed in multiple states, including Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Illinois, which often allows clients to continue therapy across locations rather than having to stop and restart care.
That can mean:
- greater continuity in the therapeutic relationship
- less disruption during seasonal transitions
- more emotional stability over time
- a stronger sense of support during periods of change
For clients managing chronic illness, caregiver stress, or ongoing emotional challenges, that consistency can make a meaningful difference.
Support for Aging, Memory Concerns, and Caregiver Stress
Many Naples clients are navigating aging-related transitions, memory concerns, or the emotional strain of caring for a loved one.
Trudy Adler, LMSW, who is certified in gerontology, dementia care, and aging, provides specialized support in areas such as:
- adjustment to aging and retirement
- caregiver stress and burnout
- emotional impact of chronic health concerns
- memory-related worries and family stress
- life changes that come with shifting health or independence
This is a particularly strong area of fit for Naples and one of the ways our practice serves this community differently.
Therapy That Is Structured, Flexible, and Specialized
Our clinicians use evidence-based and integrative approaches that support trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and adjustment to complex life experiences.
Depending on the client’s needs, therapy may be informed by:
- EMDR
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- somatic and body-based approaches
- interactive and play-based tools for children or clients who benefit from more supportive engagement
We also support clients with ADHD and neurodivergent-related challenges, especially when chronic illness, stress, or life transitions are affecting focus, organization, and emotional regulation.
Insurance and Payment Considerations
Many Naples clients use traditional Medicare Part A and Part B with supplemental plans to access telehealth therapy services.
We also work with PPO, EPO, and POS plans that include out-of-network behavioral health benefits. Coverage under Medicare Advantage plans may vary, and some HMO plans may require local providers.
In those situations, some clients choose to pursue therapy on a self-pay basis in order to access more specialized support.
If you have insurance and are interested in therapy, Deb Benoit, our Practice Manager, can help verify your benefits and provide clear guidance about next steps.
Personalized Support From Real People
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you are also trying to understand insurance, scheduling, and what kind of help you actually need.
When you contact our office, you will speak directly with Deb Benoit, our Practice Manager, who will take the time to understand your needs and guide you through the process.
For insurance and billing questions, Marc Seguin, our CEO, is directly involved in verification and support, helping provide a level of clarity and responsiveness that many larger platforms are not able to offer.
That personal support is one of the ways we are different.
Clinicians Who May Be a Strong Fit for Naples Clients
Trudy Adler, LMSW — Gerontology, Dementia Care, and Aging
Supports older adults and caregivers navigating aging, chronic health concerns, and life transitions.
Dr. Corinne Smorra, DSW, LCSW — EMDR Certified
Specializes in trauma, congenital heart disease, transplant-related adjustment, and medical mental health.
Molly Dugan, LMSW — Chronic Illness, Transplant, Youth & DBT-Informed
Supports individuals with complex medical experiences as well as children and adolescents.
Brandy Goins, LPC — EMDR, DBT, Somatic Therapy
Supports trauma recovery and emotional regulation using integrative approaches.
Lauren Thomas, LMSW — TF-CBT, Trauma, DBT-Informed
Provides trauma-focused care for adolescents and adults.
Joe Morales, LPC — Fluent in Spanish, CBT, Family & ADHD Support
Works with individuals, children, and families using structured and culturally responsive approaches.
Meletina Taerbaum, LPC — EMDR, DBT-Informed, ADHD Support
Supports anxiety, adjustment, and attention-related challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I continue therapy if I divide my time between Florida and another state?
Yes. Many of our clients split their time between Florida and states such as Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Because our clinicians are licensed in multiple states, we are often able to provide continuity of care so therapy does not have to stop each time your location changes.
Is telehealth therapy a good fit for retirees or caregivers?
Yes. Many Naples clients prefer telehealth because it offers privacy, flexibility, and easier access to specialized support, especially when managing health concerns or caregiving responsibilities.
Do you specialize in chronic illness or medical-related stress?
Yes. Supporting individuals with chronic illness, cardiac conditions, transplant experiences, and medical trauma is a core specialty of our practice.
What if I live in Naples year-round?
We work with both year-round and seasonal residents. Many full-time Naples clients are simply looking for consistent, specialized therapy that supports aging, health, stress, and life transitions.
How quickly can I get started?
In many cases, clients are able to schedule their first appointment within a short timeframe after speaking with Deb Benoit, our Practice Manager.
What to Expect When Getting Started
- Contact our office
- Speak with Deb Benoit, Practice Manager
- Review insurance or self-pay options
- Begin telehealth sessions
Many clients are able to schedule their first appointment within days.
Start Telehealth Therapy in Naples
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step. You do not have to figure it out on your own.
When you call, you will speak directly with Deb Benoit, our Practice Manager, who will help guide you forward with clarity and support. For insurance questions, Marc Seguin is also available to assist.
Call today or request an appointment online to begin.
You do not have to navigate this alone.