Counseling Services
We are a mental health private practice providing virtual and in-person therapy services to individuals, couples, veterans, and families
in the state of Florida.
Caring for Others
Who We Help
Individuals
We provide highly effective treatment strategies in order to help our clients build new skills, improve quality of life, and gain a deeper understanding of their struggles. Individual counseling also allows for self-exploration and resolving internal struggles.
Couples
We provide short-term counseling to support couples understand and resolve problems, gain a new perspective on current challenges, learn to communicate effectively, and resolve conflict in a healthy manner. Couples counseling seeks to promote strategies to nurture the relationship and find new ways to connect.
Families
We provide treatment to support families with issues that specifically affect their mental health and functioning. Family therapy provides guidance in building stronger relationships and encourages open lines of communication. Families learn effective strategies and techniques to resolve conflict.
Benefits of Counseling
Confidence
Build self esteem and self worth
LEARN
Build coping skills and techniques
Recover
Explore and discuss past trauma
Grow
Focus and encourage self care
VERBALIZE
Improve communication skills
Control
Self-regulation skills
What we do
Services and Specialties
We joined forces to create a practice that encompasses professionalism, diversity, forward thinking, and a high standard of care for our clients. This is more than just a job for us. It is our calling.
Individual Counseling Services
Peer-to-Peer Led Groups
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Psychoeducational Testing
Mindfulness Practices
Veteran Support
What Drives Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a high level of care to our clients. We hope to lend a genuine, compassionate, and forward-thinking approach in supporting our client’s emotional well-being.
It’s Not as Bad
as You Think
Counseling is a step towards exploring thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behaviors.
Self-exploration and self-awareness can be a result of the therapeutic process.
“One of the hardest jobs is the internal work we do on ourselves. We hope to give our clients the guidance, a sense of trust, as well as safety in order to do that.”
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Insurance
Maribel and Melissa: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Sunshine, Healthcare, and cash pay.
Vanessa: Aetna, Cigna, Sunshine, United Healthcare, and cash pay.
To help ensure a smooth and efficient experience, our billers verify your insurance coverage for therapy services. This involves checking your eligibility, benefits, and any necessary pre-authorizations with your insurance provider. To initiate verification, please provide a photo of your insurance card. Our billers will then contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage details. This process helps us understand any out-of-pocket costs and ensures accurate billing.
Please note that insurance verification details are subject to change based on insurance policy terms, insurance plan cancellations, or eligibility status. Please reach out if you have any questions regarding this process.
Cancellation and No-Show Policy
No-Show and Late Cancellation Fees will apply. After three no-show and/or cancellations a $50.00 fee will be charged. If you are unable to attend therapy, you must contact your provider before your session. Otherwise, you may be subject to fees outlined above. Insurance does not cover these fees. Full payment is due at the time of your session. If you are unable to pay, discuss this with your provider. Any balance due will continue to be due until paid in full. If necessary, your balance may be sent to a collections service. Appointments that are missed or not canceled within 24 hours will be subject to the $50.00 fee
Case support phone calls outside of sessions
There will be an additional fee for support phone calls outside of sessions. Prices will vary according to the duration of the phone call. The price will be discussed with your clinician.
Clinician availability
- Maribel’s Schedule: Monday through Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm.
- Vanessa’s Schedule: Monday through Friday 12:00pm – 6:00pm.
- Melissa’s Schedule: Tuesday through Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm.
Private Psychoeducational Testing and Gifted Testing provided
Comprehensive evaluations are provided to assess cognitive abilities, academic skills, and social emotional functioning for students. These evaluations provide insight into a students abilities, and assists in determining proper supports and accommodations both at home and at school ( IEP and/or 504 plan).
Please be aware that insurance does not cover psychoeducational or gifted testing.
Is what I say in counseling kept confidential?
The law protects the relationship between a client and a counselor. Information cannot be disclosed without permission.
Counseling sessions are confidential with the following exceptions:
- Suspected child abuse or dependent adult/elder abuse
- If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person(s)
- If a client intends to harm himself/herself
What do I do if I need help right away?
Please refer to the resources we have provided under the Resource page:
- Suicide Hotline Text/Call 988
- Park Royal Hospital (239) 204-2131
- David Lawrence Center Main Campus (239) 455-8500
When should paperwork be completed?
Paperwork must be completed 24 hours before the scheduled appointment.
Let's Connect
Contact us if you have any questions. We'll be more than happy to address any questions and/or concerns. We look forward to working with you!
Vanessa: (239) 610-1552 | presentmindllc@gmail.com
Maribel: (239) 494-3162 | presentmindcounselingllc@gmail.com
License Numbers: Vanessa Nank, SS1548 | Maribel Mesina-Geib, MH21575
15050 Elderberry Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33907