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Tel: (239) 433-5995       15971 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers 33908          AHA@AHolisticApproachCenter.com

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Holistic Mental Health 

FIND PEACE AGAIN
WITHOUT RELIVING
THE PAST 

  • COMPASSIONATE CARE

  • HOLISTIC APPROACH

  • TRAUMA SUPPORT

  • ​ANXIETY RELIEF

  • BRIEF THERAPY METHODS

  • EMOTIONAL HEALING

  • PERSONALIZED SESSIONS

Holistic Mental Health Counseling in Fort Myers, FL

At A Holistic Approach Center in Fort Myers, our mental health services are designed to support emotional wellness, resilience, and meaningful change.

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We believe mental health care should not only address symptoms — it should help individuals gain clarity, release emotional burdens, and develop healthier patterns of thought and behavior.

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Our holistic mental health services include:

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• Clinical Psychotherapy
• Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT)
• BAUD Neurotherapy (Bio-Acoustical Utilization Device)

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Led by Dorothy Rodwell, LMFT, this integrative approach combines traditional psychotherapy with innovative, brief therapy techniques designed to help clients experience real change — often without needing to repeatedly relive painful memories.

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We proudly serve individuals from Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, and Naples who are seeking a supportive and effective path toward emotional well-being.

BREAST HEALTH

What is Holistic Mental Health Counseling?

Holistic mental health counseling focuses on the full person — thoughts, emotions, behavior patterns, and the deeper experiences that shape them.

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Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, holistic therapy explores how past experiences, beliefs, stress patterns, and emotional responses influence daily life.

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This approach may support individuals experiencing:

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• anxiety or chronic stress
• unresolved trauma
• relationship challenges
• persistent emotional patterns
• grief or life transitions
• difficulty breaking unwanted habits

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By combining traditional psychotherapy with modern therapeutic tools, clients can gain new insights and create meaningful shifts in their emotional health.

RRT

WHY MANY PEOPLE CHOOSE
 
RAPID RESOLUTION THERAPY (RRT)

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Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) is a unique therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Jon Connelly that works differently than traditional talk therapy.

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Instead of repeatedly analyzing or revisiting past trauma, RRT communicates directly with the part of the brain responsible for emotional responses.

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The goal is to help the mind release unresolved emotional patterns without prolonged emotional distress.

 

Sessions often incorporate:

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• guided imagery
• metaphor and storytelling
• humor and conversational techniques
• symbolic imagery and mental reframing

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Many clients appreciate that RRT is forward-focused, helping them move toward resolution rather than repeatedly reliving painful experiences.

PSYCHOTHERAPY

WHY MANY PEOPLE CHOOSE
 CLINICAL PSYCHOTHERAPY

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Clinical psychotherapy remains a foundational component of holistic mental health care.

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Dorothy Rodwell, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), works with clients to explore emotional patterns, relationships, and thought processes that may be contributing to distress.

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Her therapeutic approach emphasizes:

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• emotional awareness
• compassionate self-understanding
• releasing limiting beliefs
• building healthier mental patterns

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Dorothy integrates both traditional psychotherapy and innovative brief therapy techniques, allowing each session to be customized to the needs of the individual.

RRT

WHY MANY PEOPLE CHOOSE
 BAUD NEUROTHERAPY
(BIO-ACOUSTICAL UTILIZATION DEVICE)

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The BAUD (Bio-Acoustical Utilization Device) is an innovative handheld biofeedback tool used in the field of neuroscience.

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The device helps identify the specific frequency patterns associated with emotional stress.

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During a session, individuals listen to specially tuned sonic frequencies that interact with brainwave patterns to create a calming neurological response known as a binaural beat.

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This process can help:

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• reduce emotional stress responses
• quiet intrusive thought patterns
• reduce addictive urges
• support emotional regulation

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BAUD therapy is often used alongside psychotherapy to help individuals reshape reactive thought and behavior patterns.

TARGETED FULL BODY

MEET 
DOROTHY RODWELL (LMFT)

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Dorothy Rodwell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive training in both traditional psychotherapy and innovative therapeutic approaches.

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Her education includes:

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• Master’s Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy
• Master’s Degree in Adult Education
• Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
• Certified Practitioner in Clinical Hypnosis
• Specialized training in Rapid Resolution Therapy

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Dorothy’s work is compassionate, grounded, and deeply respectful of each individual’s experience.

 

Her goal is to help clients move beyond limiting emotional patterns and toward greater clarity, freedom, and well-being.

SCHEDULE THERM

HOW HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH FITS
INTO YOUR WELLNESS PLAN

At A Holistic Approach Center, mental health support can be part of a broader wellness plan that addresses the mind and body together.

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Many clients combine mental health counseling with services such as:

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Meditation programs to support stress management and emotional balance
Massage Therapy to help reduce physical tension associated with stress
Thermography to monitor inflammation patterns connected to chronic stress
Functional Medicine consultations to explore underlying physiological contributors to mood and energy

 

This integrative approach helps support both emotional and physical well-being.

SERVING FORT MYERS
AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

Our holistic mental health services are located in Fort Myers, Florida, and serve individuals throughout Southwest Florida including:

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• Estero
• Bonita Springs
• Cape Coral
• Naples
• North Fort Myers

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Many clients travel to our center for our integrative and compassionate approach to emotional wellness.

SCHEDULE YOUR HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION

If you are feeling stuck in emotional patterns, struggling with anxiety or stress, or simply seeking greater clarity and balance, holistic mental health counseling may provide the support you need.

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Dorothy offers a free 15-minute phone consultation to help you determine if this approach is the right fit for you.

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Call: (239) 433-5995

Email: info@AHolisticCenter.com

Meaningful change is possible — and it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

©2025 by A Holistic Approach Center for Natural Health & Wellness

IMPORTANT! All information presented in this website is intended for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of rendering medical advice. Statements made on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information contained herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Center for Natural Health & Wellness

A Holistic Approach

15641 New Hampshire Court, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Serving Southwest Florida:
Fort Myers • Estero • Bonita Springs • Cape Coral • North Fort Myers • San Carlos Park • Naples

Holistic Wellness Services:
Craniosacral Therapy • Lymphatic Drainage • Functional Medicine • Massage Therapy • Acupuncture • Meditation

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