Lee Schlanger, LMHC

Warm, collaborative Florida LMHC

Anxiety and depression care
Trauma and grief support
Telehealth and remote sessions

About Lee Schlanger

Lee Schlanger is a Florida State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Sarasota, Florida, who relocated from New York City. He brings an energetic personal life to his work - he is passionate about animals, enjoys outdoor activities, and follows sports avidly. Lee has been practicing as a mental health counselor since the beginning of 2017 and focuses on supporting people dealing with anxiety and depression, grief and loss, traumatic experiences, and recovery from substance use. He also provides anger management counseling and has experience working with couples, marriage and family concerns, and related relationship challenges.

Lee is a Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider and routinely offers telehealth sessions. His therapeutic style is warm and inviting, with an emphasis on building a strong connection at the start of each session and addressing the client’s primary symptoms. Working in a collaborative, supportive manner, he helps clients process difficult emotions and explore underlying causes of distress. Lee emphasizes emotional processing and genuine connection as pathways to growth, and he approaches clients with nonjudgmental support and the highest positive regard. While he does not promise a cure, he promises a thoughtful counseling relationship grounded in trust, respect, collaboration, and validation.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also Specializes In

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

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife 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 Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Lee Schlanger have?

Lee Schlanger has 5 years of experience.

Is Lee Schlanger a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH18548.

In which languages does Lee Schlanger provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Lee Schlanger located?

He is located in Florida.

How can I work with Lee Schlanger as my therapist?

Clients can work with Lee Schlanger through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lee Schlanger work with international clients?

Yes. Lee Schlanger works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lee Schlanger cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Online Therapy and Tailored Therapeutic Approaches

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current emotional patterns and interpersonal dynamics; it helps clients explore attachment concerns, abandonment fears, and difficulties forming secure connections. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and unconditional positive regard so clients can lead the pace of change and discover their own solutions to self-esteem, life transitions, or relationship stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with thoughts and behaviors - it helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical skills to manage anxiety, mood changes, and coping with life challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lee collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they evaluate progress and adjust strategies to support meaningful change.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to receive care from home or on the go. These options make scheduling easier, support continuity of care across locations, and give clients multiple ways to engage with licensed professionals and therapists in a format that works for their life.

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