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Lee Health Behavioral Health Center

12550 New Brittany Boulevard, Suite 100
Fort Myers, FL 33907
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About Lee Health Behavioral Health Center

They offer different therapeutic services to help you work through your challenges so you can return to a full, productive life as soon as possible. I like that their staff includes many different kinds of providers, including psychiatrists, social workers and nurse practitioners.

Once your treatment begins, you’ll visit their office for individual and group counseling sessions. They also offer medication management and comprehensive case management to remove any barriers to your care. If your team believes that you could benefit from addiction medications, they’ll offer FDA approved options to help you control your pain, relieve your cravings, and reduce your risk of relapse.

A special feature of this facility is that they offer specialized outpatient services for veterans and military families. They have clinicians on staff who have been extensively trained in helping vets overcome common mental and behavioral health conditions, including PTSD.

One client says she’s had nothing but the best care here, and another says the doctors are very understanding and compassionate. However, several past and current clients have had negative experiences with their assigned counselors and felt like they didn’t get the help they needed.

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Fact checked and written by:
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Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

Facility Overview

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Latest Reviews

Heather
1 month ago on Google
5
I have recently changed to this practice and see Dr. Smallwood. I feel he is very knowledgeable and pays attention to your mental health needs. I am looking forward to getting the help needed.
Response from the owner1 week ago
From the Lee Health team - Thank you for your kind review, Heather! We are so glad to hear that our team made you feel comfortable and well cared for. Your feedback motivates us to keep providing excellent service to all our patients!
Gina Munoz
1 month ago on Google
5
I went to see Shirley about three years ago or maybe even more and she has been tremendously helpful and helping me overcome my anxieties and my social anxiety. She’s someone you could talk to and she’ll listen and she helps you. I think she’s one of the best therapist I ever spoke to
Response from the owner1 week ago
From the Lee Health team - We're thrilled to hear you've had great experiences with us over the years, Gina! Thank you for choosing Lee Health and for sharing your positive feedback. We’re committed to continuing to provide you with excellent care.
Kyle Bartlett
3 months ago on Google
1
They tell me to fill my prescriptions when it's not even possible. And they're closed and they can't even do anything on their end to fix a problem. Tired of dealing with them.
Response from the owner1 week ago
From the Lee Health team - Thank you for your feedback. We understand that clear communication is a key part of a positive healthcare experience, and we apologize if we fell short. Please know that we are dedicated to improving and would be happy to discuss any concerns further. Feel free to reach out at Lee Physician Group and Outpatient Services at 239-343-6117, at your convenience.
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Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Clients typically choose inpatient rehab when they are in early recovery or are experiencing a crisis that puts them at an increased risk of relapse. They reside at the treatment center for the length of their program, which may range from two weeks to more than 18 months, depending on the program design. Intensive psychotherapy is often the primary treatment modality, but clients in inpatient care may also receive holistic treatment and recovery-focused life skills training.

Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) involve frequent and robust therapeutic sessions for clients requiring high-level care. Clients may engage in a combination of medication assisted treatment (MAT), addiction counseling, recovery skills training, and holistic therapies for a minimum of nine and a maximum of 20 hours per week. Intensive outpatient rehab is designed primarily for persons in early recovery, those exiting detox or inpatient care, and those at an elevated relapse risk.

Rehab aftercare programs are a collection of highly individualized services designed to promote long-term recovery. These services evolve as your needs change. Case managers and recovery teams typically begin formulating the rehab aftercare service plan early in the recovery process to facilitate your reintegration back into the home, workplace, and community.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private iconPrivate Setting

Staff

Lawrence Antonucci, MD, MBA

President & CEO

Ben Spence, MHA

COO

Selynto Anderson, Ph.D., CDM, FACHE

Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer

Kristine Fay, MHA, CMPE

Chief Officer Community-Based Care

Reema Narang, MBA

Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer

Iahn Gonsenhauser, M.D., MBA

Chief Medical Officer

Jennifer Higgins, DNP, RN, NEA-BC

Chief Nursing Officer

Mary McGillicuddy, J.D.

Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel

Contact Information

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12550 New Brittany Boulevard
Suite 100
Fort Myers, FL 33907

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3.0967741935484 (31 reviews)
Darrell Reardon
3 weeks ago
1

Response from the owner
From the Lee Health team - We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. At Lee Health, we strive to provide compassionate and high-quality care to every patient, and we take your concerns to heart. Please contact us directly at Lee Physician Group and Outpatient Services at 239-343-6117, so we can better understand your experience and work together to address your concerns.
Heather
1 month ago
5

I have recently changed to this practice and see Dr. Smallwood. I feel he is very knowledgeable and pays attention to your mental health needs. I am looking forward to getting the help needed.

Response from the owner
From the Lee Health team - Thank you for your kind review, Heather! We are so glad to hear that our team made you feel comfortable and well cared for. Your feedback motivates us to keep providing excellent service to all our patients!
Gina Munoz
1 month ago
5

I went to see Shirley about three years ago or maybe even more and she has been tremendously helpful and helping me overcome my anxieties and my social anxiety. She’s someone you could talk to and she’ll listen and she helps you. I think she’s one of the best therapist I ever spoke to

Response from the owner
From the Lee Health team - We're thrilled to hear you've had great experiences with us over the years, Gina! Thank you for choosing Lee Health and for sharing your positive feedback. We’re committed to continuing to provide you with excellent care.
Kyle Bartlett
3 months ago
1

They tell me to fill my prescriptions when it's not even possible. And they're closed and they can't even do anything on their end to fix a problem. Tired of dealing with them.

Response from the owner
From the Lee Health team - Thank you for your feedback. We understand that clear communication is a key part of a positive healthcare experience, and we apologize if we fell short. Please know that we are dedicated to improving and would be happy to discuss any concerns further. Feel free to reach out at Lee Physician Group and Outpatient Services at 239-343-6117, at your convenience.
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