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Vanessa Nank, M.S.
Licensed School Psychologist, Co-Owner
My name is Vanessa Nank, and I’m a licensed School Psychologist in the state of Florida. Inspired by my love for kids and the hope to play a supportive role in their lives, I started my career in the human services field as a Career Counselor for a nonprofit in Long Island, New York. I later went on to take on roles as Case Manager and Family Mediator working with homeless adolescents. I also worked as an educational advocate for kids in foster care. Working with youth along the years helped to solidify my decision in becoming a School Psychologist. I became a School Psychologist in 2014. I worked both in the Yonkers Public School district in New York and the Collier County school district in Florida.
As I worked with students of various cultures, backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs, I began to see a need for mindfulness education. In 2017, I wrote Mindful Me, a children’s book about the benefits of mindful living.
Through my work with youth, I seek to promote social/emotional learning, mindfulness, executive function skills, and self-care. My goal is to encourage self-awareness and self-worth to help youth discover their highest potential.
“My 8 year old daughter looks forward to her visits with Vanessa. She has come such a long way and has learned to cope with her anxiety since she started her sessions a few months ago.”
– Nicole
Maribel Mesina-Geib, M.A.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor,
Co-Owner
My name is Maribel Mesina-Geib, and I’m a Bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I have been working as a mental health practitioner for the last 8 years in Washington State, California, and Florida, specifically serving families, adults, children, adolescents, and couples. I completed my Bachelor’s degree from the University of California Irvine, double majoring in Sociology and Chicano Latino Studies. I completed my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington.
I have worked with a variety of individuals who experience severe/persistent mental illness, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, self-esteem issues and substance abuse issues. I utilize a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), and Client Centered Therapy to support my clients. In the last 2 years I have obtained certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which helps support individuals processing traumatic events.
In addition to being a therapist I have had the opportunity in the last 2 years to be a Clinical Manager for a private practice in Cape Coral, Florida. This has allowed me the ability to develop leadership skills, support clinician’s growth, and the opportunity to learn about business. I enjoy being a therapist, because I feel that I am entrusted every day with the clients most valuable thoughts and feelings. It is an honor to work towards supporting clients in reaching their mental health and recovery goals.
“Maribel is patient, kind, understanding, knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond to ensure every possible need is met.”
– A.H.
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OUR PHILOSOPHY
What We Believe
“This is more than just a job for us. We believe in guiding our clients to discover their truest potential and self worth through utilizing a client centered approach.”
Our Approach
We are a mental health clinic in Fort Myers, Florida that uses evidenced based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), behavioral interventions for children struggling with attention and behavior challenges, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
We help to create a treatment plan with research-based approaches to best meet your goals and needs for therapy. Our hope is that you walk away from each session with new tools for your coping skills toolbox, a new perspective on your current challenges, and new skills in managing your day to day stressors.
The therapeutic relationship is an important factor in this process, which is why Present Mind seeks to create a safe and comforting environment for their clients. We want to provide as much support and guidance as you move forward in the therapeutic process.
Sessions are typically scheduled on a weekly basis to provide consistency, build rapport and trust, and most effectively facilitate change. Treatment frequency and duration will vary depending on your goals. We focus on a collaborative approach with our clients and ongoing communication is important to us.
Money Well spent
Cost of Services
Cash Pay Rates:
- Intake (60 minutes:) $135.00
- 30 minute session: $75.00
- 45 minute session: $110.00
- 60 minute session: $125.00
- Crisis management session: $200.00
- Couples: $150.00
- Family: $175.00
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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