Therapist
Lee Schlanger
LMHC
Compassionate counselor focused on connection
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- Anxiety and depression
- Grief and trauma
- Attachment work
About Lee
Lee begins by building a collaborative connection. He listens for the main issues and works with clients to identify the feelings and patterns behind them. Sessions emphasize emotional processing and finding practical steps people can use between meetings.
His work draws on several therapeutic approaches to match what each person needs. Techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy help with changing unhelpful thoughts and routines. Attachment-based ideas and emotionally focused work guide conversations about relationship patterns and closeness.
Lee also uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy when clients need tools for emotional regulation and coping. He brings experience with substance use concerns, anger, family conflict, and issues around intimacy and communication. He notes caregiver stress, body image, and attachment wounds as common areas he addresses.
Lee describes his manner as nonjudgmental and validating. He aims to build trust through respect and collaboration. To start, readers can use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
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Therapeutic approaches and online care
Lee draws on attachment-based therapy to look at how past relationship patterns affect current connections. This approach helps people notice how they relate to others and practice new ways of feeling and responding. He also uses client-centered therapy, which centers the person’s experience and relies on empathy and acceptance to help people explore what matters to them.He also works with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thinking patterns and small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and depression. Together, these approaches let him address emotions, relationships, and daily habits in a practical way. Choosing the right mix is part of the work and will be decided collaboratively based on goals, needs, and preferences.
If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, save travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and be a good fit for people who prefer speaking from their own surroundings. A licensed professional will help tailor session length and focus so therapy fits into everyday life.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lee address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related areas such as attachment and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
His style is warm and collaborative. Sessions focus on connecting, processing strong emotions, and identifying steps clients can use outside therapy.
What experience does he bring?
Lee has five years working as a mental health counselor and has supported people through substance recovery, grief, trauma, and relationship conflict.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and lists his location as Florida.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are accepted.
How are costs structured?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to his availability.
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