Reach your full potential with MikeThePsych LLC
Your Local School Psychologist - Here to Guide You or Your Child Through Life’s Challenges
Are you or your child struggling with issues related to grief, addiction, anxiety, learning difficulties, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a certified professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a licensed School Psychologist in the Southwest Florida area, and I’d love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-awareness. Since starting my career as a School Psychologist I have provided clients in the area with a wide range of psychological services including psychoeducational assessment, counseling, and consultation. Life can be overwhelming and sometimes even exhausting, but I’m here to guide you through any obstacles you or your child may face. My goal is to help you or your child understand yourself more deeply and better cope with change and adversity.
Mental health is just as important as physical health.
What To Expect At Your Visit
Learn About My Methods
I implement effective counseling methods to instill self-awareness among patients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. It is essential to keep in mind that counseling is not a magic pill or a quick fix: counseling is a healing process that necessitates participation and investment from the patient and caretaker alike. But in the end, making small changes to self-defeating behavior and coping with feelings of sadness, fear, and pain can bring life-altering results.
In testing I administer a wide variety of assessments to help you gain a better understanding of you or your child’s strengths and weaknesses and help pinpoint potential barriers to learning. I believe in a holistic approach in assessment to consider all avenues that could be having an impact on you or your child. Evaluations generally include intellectual functioning, academic achievement, and social/emotional functioning. Additional assessment areas may be recommended depending on referral concerns.
Psychological Services
Individual Counseling
If you’re looking for quality Private Counseling sessions with a counselor that cares, then you’ve come to the right place. I guide my patients every step of the way and implement various methods to help them develop new attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters. Schedule an appointment today and see what I can do for you or your child. In-person or virtual options available.
Psychoeducational Evaluation
Do you or your child struggle with school and learning? Have they always seemed to be behind in school regardless of extra support? Is it hard for you/them to maintain focus and attention in various settings and perform to full potential? Are you at the point of suspecting a potential learning disability? Contact me today and let me help you better understand you or your child’s strengths and weaknesses and come up with how to best approach the learning environment.
Couples Counseling
In my counseling sessions, we’ll work to solve current problems and improve positive thinking and behavior between you and your partner. I will help both you and your significant other become more aware of each other’s feelings and emotional needs and foster a healthier relationship. I’m confident you’ll find my personalized Couples Counseling beneficial and inspirational. Get in touch to book an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do you charge for counseling?
The base rate is $150/session. Discounted rates are available when committing to multiple sessions at a time upfront. Special fees may apply for circumstances such as court ordered counseling. This can be discussed prior to your first appointment.
How long does each counseling session take?
Each session will last approximately 50-55 minutes.
Do you accept insurance?
I do not currently accept insurance, however some insurance companies will reimburse you for mental health services. I am more than happy to provide documentation to your insurance provider at your request and you may receive reimbursement. Please discuss this with your provider.
How much do you charge for psychoeducational evaluations?
I typically bill per assessment/component of the evaluation. This will differ depending on the referral concern and prices can fluctuate due to this. Please contact me for a breakdown of pricing. Discounted rates may be provided if testing is wanted for more than one person.
How long does the testing process take?
The time may vary depending on the types of testing you are requesting, but in general the assessments will take place over the course of a few sessions. Sessions may last 1-3 hours depending on you or the child’s stamina and/or unique needs. Once the testing is completed, an additional week or two is given to write up the report and interpret the findings. Pricing will vary depending on areas of concern and test selection.
Can you prescribe medication?
No. If you are seeking medication, then you must contact a Psychiatrist. Psychologists typically have not gone through medical school and therefore do not have the capability to prescribe medication.
Chosen as a 2023 Florida TopDoc Psychologist
After in-depth review, Michael has been selected as a 2023 TopDoc psychologist through his work with children and adults in psychoeducational assessment, counseling, and consultation. He has exemplified the school psychologist role in his private practice and has upheld the standards associated with Findatopdoc.
About Me
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Michael Pinter SSP., NCSP is nationally certified and licensed as a school psychologist and is currently working in his private practice in Florida. Michael specializes in assessment, intervention, and consultation. He provides services to individuals, couples, and families in his practice. Specifically, the service addresses issues with children, adolescents, and adults who present signs of: anxiety impulses, depression despair, obsessive compulsive behaviors, learning difficulties, relationship issues, life stage transitions, divorce challenges, or related problems.
Michael earned his Masters of Science degree (M.S.) and Specialists in School Psychology degree (SSP) from Barry University. During his graduate education at Barry University, Michael completed a variety of training experiences including working in the university’s mental health clinic (CARE Center) where he provided counseling services and psychoeducational evaluations to children. Michael is trained in a variety of counseling styles including: individual, family, and couples. He completed practicum experience with the Broward County School District and Internship experience with Collier County Public Schools. Michael completed directed research at Barry University titled Concussion Training: A Need for Teachers and Parents, which focused on the symptoms of concussion, its impact on learning, and teacher/parent comfortability levels with the identification of concussions and the implementation of strategies.
Michael has worked extensively with school aged students in both the private and public sector helping them to achieve their personal best. He strives to help people learn to feel better, bring awareness to themselves, develop their strength of inner self, and to build lifetime resiliency.
Michael has worked as a school psychologist providing assessment, counseling, and consultation to students, staff, and parents. Currently, Michael works in his private practice and also is employed by Collier County Public Schools as a School Psychologist.