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Therapists and Counselors in Fort Lauderdale, FL

At Caring Therapists, we offer a variety of mental health services, including individual therapy, child and adolescent counseling, psychological testing, couple’s counseling, forensic evaluations, substance abuse evaluations and psychoeducational testing.  Our specialties include: anxiety, depression, play therapy, trauma, substance use, LGBTQ+ issues, EMDR, and Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Couple’s Counseling. We offer a competitive private pay rate and accept most major insurances.

Fort Lauderdale offers a unique blend of coastal living, professional ambition, vibrant nightlife, and a fun lifestyle and at Caring Therapists, we understand the pace and pressures that can come with living and working in this dynamic South Florida community. Conveniently located near Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Las Olas Boulevard, our office proudly serves professionals, families, students, couples, and individuals throughout Fort Lauderdale, Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Wilton Manors, Flagler Village, Harbor Beach, Coral Ridge, and the surrounding Broward County communities.

Known for its beautiful beaches, thriving business district, upscale restaurants, luxury high-rises, and energetic social scene, Fort Lauderdale attracts professionals from industries including healthcare, law, finance, hospitality, real estate, marine, aviation, and entrepreneurship. Our therapists understand the stressors that can come with balancing demanding careers, relationships, family responsibilities, social pressures, and the fast-paced South Florida lifestyle.

Whether you’re spending weekends on Fort Lauderdale Beach, dining along Las Olas Boulevard at local favorites like Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar, meeting clients downtown, or enjoying the city’s nightlife and waterfront culture, mental wellness remains an important part of maintaining balance and overall wellbeing. Our clinicians frequently work with clients experiencing anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, depression, life transitions, stress management concerns, and performance-related pressure.

Located near the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s growing business corridor, our office offers a welcoming, confidential, and modern environment designed to support both personal growth and emotional wellness. We provide therapy for adults, children, teens, couples, and families, along with psychological testing and telehealth services throughout Florida.

At Caring Therapists, we believe therapy should feel approachable, supportive, and integrated into the lifestyle of the community we serve. Whether you are a busy professional working in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, a young adult navigating the city’s social scene, a family raising children in East Fort Lauderdale, or someone simply looking for compassionate support, our team is here to help.

Services available through our Fort Lauderdale team:

Treatments offered by our Fort Lauderdale counselors:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Gottman Couple’s Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Trauma-Focused CBT
  • EMDR
  • Exposure Therapy

Insurances accepted by our Fort Lauderdale therapists:

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum- United Healthcare, UMR, Oscar 
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • NOMI Health
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • Medicare 
  • Curative 
  • Avmed
  • Multiplan
  • Seminole Tribe
  • Lyra

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Meet our Fort Lauderdale team

Stephanie Savo-Smellie, LMHC - Therapist in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Stephanie Savo-Smellie, LMHC - Therapist in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Specialties:
Adolescent Counseling, Depression, Anxiety and Trauma
Insurances accepted:
Optum- United Healthcare, UMR, Oscar, Avmed, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, TriCare, Multiplan, NOMI Health, Seminole Tribe
Location:
In office in Davie and Fort Lauderdale
Virtually throughout Florida
Amber Lovato, LCSW - Therapist in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Amber Lovato, LCSW - Therapist in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Specialties:
Addiction/Substance Use, Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Relationship Issues
Insurances accepted:
Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Curative, NOMI, Medicare, Multiplan, Optum- United Healthcare, UMR, Oscar, Avmed, Seminole Tribe
Location:
In office in Fort Lauderdale Virtually throughout Florida
Carly Snyder - Therapist in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Carly Snyder - Therapist in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Specialties:
Anxiety, Chronic Illness/Pain. Family Conflict, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues
Insurances accepted:
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Curative, NOMI Health, Seminole Tribe
Location:
In office in Fort Lauderdale Virtually throughout Florida
Esther Liberman - Therapist in Sunrise & Fort Lauderdale, FL

Esther Liberman - Therapist in Sunrise & Fort Lauderdale, FL

Specialties:
Addiction/Substance Use, ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome/Autism, Grief, Relationship Issues, Women’s Issues
Insurances accepted:
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Curative, NOMI Health, Seminole Tribe
Location:
In office in Sunrise and Fort Lauderdale
Virtually throughout Florida
Heather Gawad - Therapist in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Heather Gawad - Therapist in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Specialties:
Addiction/Substance Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Trauma and PTSD
Insurances accepted:
Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Curative, Optum- United Healthcare, UMR, Oscar, Avmed, NOMI Health, Seminole Tribe
Location:
In office in Fort Lauderdale
Virtually throughout Florida
Stephanie Savo-Smellie, LMHC - Therapist in Davie, FL

Stephanie Savo-Smellie, LMHC - Therapist in Davie, FL

Specialties:
Adolescent Counseling, Depression, Anxiety and Trauma
Insurances accepted:
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Curative, Multiplan, NOMI Health, Optum- United Healthcare, UMR, Oscar, Avmed, Seminole Tribe, TRICARE
Location:
In office in Davie and Fort Lauderdale
Virtually throughout Florida