About Florida Coast Counseling
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy across Southwest Florida
Our Story
Florida Coast Counseling was founded by Dr. Rebecca Anderson and Christy Barbale because they understood something simple but important: asking for help is hard, especially when you're not sure what you need.
Rebecca, a Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of experience across Massachusetts and Florida, brings deep clinical expertise in anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, and bereavement. Christy, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has served the Naples community for nearly 20 years, is known for providing therapy to other therapists and working professionals, and she brings lived experience with cancer and a passion for supporting people through real-life challenges.
Together, they built a practice rooted in warmth, real connection, and the belief that everyone deserves a safe place to sort through whatever they're facing. What started as a shared vision has grown into a team of 15 therapists serving clients across three offices in Naples, Estero, and Fort Myers.
Our Approach
Good therapy starts with fit. Before any technique matters, you have to feel like you can talk to the person across from you, and that's the first thing we weigh when matching you with a therapist.
Our clinicians use a range of evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness-based strategies. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all treatment — your therapy plan is built around your goals, your history, and what feels right for you.
The rest is practical. We have three offices in Naples, Estero, and Fort Myers, plus telehealth anywhere in Florida, we take most major insurance plans, and we keep sliding-scale spots for people paying out of pocket. None of that is the point of therapy, but it's usually what decides whether someone starts at all.
Our Team
Our team of 15 licensed therapists and counseling interns brings a wide range of specializations and backgrounds. From psychologists and licensed marriage and family therapists to clinical social workers and mental health counselor interns, we have someone who is the right fit for your needs. Several team members are bilingual, and our staff includes specialists in trauma, couples work, addiction, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, and more.
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Ready to Get Started?
Whether you know exactly what you need or you're still figuring it out, we're here to help. Reach out for a consultation and we'll find the right therapist for you.