Counseling Referrals & Resources

 Additional Mental Health Support

At Valerie’s House, we know that grief is only one part of the emotional journey your family may be facing. While our peer support groups provide community and healing, there are times when families may benefit from additional mental health counseling or therapeutic services outside of Valerie’s House.

We’ve put together a list of trusted providers and community resources that offer counseling and mental health support throughout Southwest Florida. Some are partners of Valerie’s House and may offer special consideration if you identify yourself as part of our Valerie’s House family.

Recommended Counseling Providers

Valerie’s House Partner Providers
(Be sure to mention you’re a Valerie’s House family when reaching out.)

• Amal Hassan, LMHC
  📍 Hope Therapy Wellness Center, 6710 Winkler Rd Suite 7, Fort Myers, FL 33919
  📞 (239) 565-3040 | 📧 amalchag@gmail.com

• Megan Linden-Haataja, LCSW, LMFT PA
  📍 5237 Summerlin Commons Blvd Suite 221, Fort Myers, FL 33907
  📞 (239) 936-8281 | 📧 meganhaataja@embarqmail.com

• Samaritan Health (Cape Coral)
  📍 643 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33904
  📞 (239) 257-3094
  Ask VH staff for a referral for quicker access and reduced cost.

• FGCU Counseling Center
  📍 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Fort Myers, FL 33965
  📞 (239) 745-4777

• Sunshine State Counseling – Diana Salazar, LCSW, RPT
  📍 3575 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
  📞 (239) 495-7722 | 📧 diana@sscc.center
  Bilingual services available

Additional Southwest Florida Providers

• Associates in Family Counseling – Fort Myers | fampsych.com

• Beyond Barriers Inc. – Fort Myers | beyondbarriersinc.com

• Camelot Community Care – Fort Myers | camelotcommunitycare.org

• Catholic Charities – Multiple locations | catholiccharitiesdov.org

• Child Advocacy Center of SWFL – Kilondra Davis | cac-swfl.org

• Compassionate Friends – Support for families grieving the loss of a child | compassionatefriends.org

• Delta Family Counseling – Play & animal-assisted therapy | deltafamilycounseling.com

• David Lawrence Centers – Naples | dlcenters.org

• Elite DNA Therapy Services – Multiple locations | elitednatherapy.com

• Florida Art Therapy Services – floridaarttherapyservices.com

• GulfCoast Psychology – gulfcoastpsychology.com

• HEADS – In-home Medicaid services | headsusa.com

• Katz Counseling & Educational Psychology – katzpsychology.com

• Lifescapes Counseling Services – lifescapecounselingservices.com

• Monarch Wellness – Naples | monarchwellness.net

• SalusCare – Youth services | saluscareflorida.org

Online & Community Resource Platforms

• Collier CARES – Local directory of community mental health, housing, and support services

• FindHelp.org – Search by zip code for free or reduced-cost mental health and wellness resources

• National Alliance for Children’s Grief – Resources – Tools and guidance for grieving families nationwide

Need Help Connecting?

If you’re not sure where to start or would like a warm handoff to one of these providers, our Valerie’s House team is here for you.

📧 families@valerieshouse.org
📞 (239) 204-5804

You don’t have to navigate this alone. Help is here—and so are we.