Lee Schlanger, LMHC | Therapist in Florida

Warm collaborative style
Focus on emotional processing
Practical skill building

About Lee

Lee Schlanger is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with five years of clinical experience. He focuses on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, substance use, and codependency. Lee aims to make sessions feel warm and inviting so people can talk about what matters most to them.

Lee starts by building a clear connection and identifying the main issues a person wants to address. He works with people to process strong emotions and to uncover patterns that keep problems returning. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort level.

His approach draws on methods that help people understand relationships and manage strong feelings. Lee uses client-centered techniques to keep discussions grounded in what the person needs. He also applies cognitive behavioral tools to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.

Lee has supported people through trauma, substance recovery, anger, parenting concerns, and intimacy-related struggles. He also addresses attachment wounds, abandonment concerns, and family of origin issues. People who want practical strategies alongside emotional work often find his mix of talk and skill-building useful.

Lee lives in Florida and accepts international clients in English. He emphasizes a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship and does not promise a cure. Instead he offers steady support, collaboration, and a focus on finding clearer ways forward.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy helps people notice how early relationships still influence current emotions and behavior, and it is useful for attachment wounds, abandonment concerns, and family of origin issues. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead so sessions feel validating and respectful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches steps to change them, which helps with anxiety, depression, and coping skills.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That collaboration lets sessions stay practical while also addressing deeper emotional needs.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into busy schedules and keeping momentum between appointments. Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Many people find that keeping appointments by remote means makes it easier to build consistency, try coping tools between meetings, and check in when life gets hectic.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lee support?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and family issues, codependency, parenting concerns, and related struggles.

What is Lee's therapy style like?

Sessions are warm and invitational with a focus on connection. He combines emotional processing with practical tools and a collaborative tone.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Lee has five years of work as a mental health counselor since beginning in 2017.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

He is a Florida licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - and practices from Florida.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Lee?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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