Therapist Serving Lehigh Acres, FL — Living Well Counseling & Consulting

Lehigh Acres is one of the largest unincorporated communities in Lee County, home to more than 130,000 residents spread across a vast grid of streets east of Fort Myers. Originally developed in the 1950s as an ambitious residential project, Lehigh Acres has evolved into a vibrant and diverse community where families from all backgrounds put down roots. The area continues to grow rapidly, with new schools, shopping plazas, and medical facilities opening each year along corridors like Lee Boulevard and Homestead Road.

Despite this growth, mental health services within Lehigh Acres remain limited. Many residents must travel outside the community to find a licensed therapist, and the gap between available providers and the number of people who need support continues to widen. Living Well Counseling & Consulting is committed to bridging that gap. Our Cape Coral office at 618 SW 3rd Street is just a 20-minute drive from the heart of Lehigh Acres, making professional therapy accessible without requiring a long commute into downtown Fort Myers.

Why Lehigh Acres Residents Seek Therapy

The unique character of Lehigh Acres shapes the mental health challenges its residents face. Many families in the community are navigating the pressures of dual-income households, raising children in a rapidly changing environment, and managing financial stress in a region where the cost of living has climbed steadily. Veterans make up a significant portion of the population, and many carry the invisible wounds of military service — PTSD, anxiety, depression, and difficulty adjusting to civilian life. Our team includes therapists experienced in trauma and PTSD treatment, including EMDR therapy, which has shown strong results for veterans and first responders.

Lehigh Acres is also home to a large and growing Hispanic and Haitian Creole population. Cultural factors can sometimes create barriers to seeking mental health support, from stigma within tight-knit communities to language access issues. At Living Well, we strive to create a welcoming environment for clients of all cultural backgrounds, and we offer telehealth sessions for those who prefer the privacy and convenience of therapy from home.

Teens and adolescents in Lehigh Acres face their own set of challenges. The community's rapid expansion has brought growing pains to local schools, and young people here deal with peer pressure, social media stress, academic anxiety, and the aftereffects of disruptions caused by hurricanes and the pandemic. Our teen therapy program gives adolescents a safe space to process these experiences with a therapist who understands the developmental landscape they are navigating.

Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or the aftermath of a traumatic event, our licensed clinicians are here to help. We also offer couples counseling and family therapy for households working through conflict, communication breakdowns, or major life transitions.

Mental Health Services Available to Lehigh Acres Residents

Getting Here from Lehigh Acres

From central Lehigh Acres, head west on Lee Boulevard toward SR-82. Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway (Veterans Pkwy) and continue west — this route takes you directly into Cape Coral. Follow Veterans Pkwy until it becomes Veterans Memorial Parkway/Nicholas Parkway, then turn south toward SW 3rd Street. The drive is approximately 20 minutes in normal traffic and avoids the congestion of US-41. Our office is located at 618 SW 3rd Street, Suite 110, Cape Coral, FL 33991, with free on-site parking.

Insurance Plans We Accept

If cost is a barrier, our nonprofit partner, The Living Well Mission, provides therapy scholarships for those who qualify.

Prefer to Stay Home? Try Telehealth

Can't make the drive? Our telehealth therapy brings the same licensed therapists to your screen — HIPAA-compliant and available statewide.