Lee Schlanger , LMHC

Lee Schlanger is a Florida State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Sarasota, Florida, originally having lived in New York City. He has practiced professionally since the beginning of 2017 and combines clinical training with an approachable, empathetic style to support people facing a wide range of challenges. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a credential that qualifies him to provide psychotherapy and counseling services in Florida.

Lee focuses on anxiety and depression, grief and loss, trauma, substance abuse recovery, and anger management. He also brings experience in couples work, marriage and family counseling, parenting concerns, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Additional areas of attention include attachment wounds, abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, addiction, and family of origin dynamics. As a Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider, he routinely offers telehealth sessions to meet clients where they are.

Clients encounter a warm, inviting approach that emphasizes connection and emotional processing. Lee aims to begin therapy by establishing rapport and addressing primary symptoms, then collaboratively exploring root causes and pathways for relief. He describes his role as supportive and non-judgmental, holding clients in high regard while working toward meaningful change. While he does not promise a cure, he does promise a therapeutic relationship grounded in mutual trust, respect, collaboration, and validation.

Outside of clinical work, Lee has a passion for animals, enjoys outdoor activities, and is an avid sports fan.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Lee Schlanger

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and closeness. This approach helps people who struggle with abandonment, trust, or recurring relationship conflicts by exploring attachment histories and building safer relational strategies.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship. It supports individuals working through depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, and the desire to better understand and accept their emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the interplay of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and maladaptive habits. CBT helps clients develop practical skills to reframe unhelpful thinking and change behavioral patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Lee collaborates with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to tailor care to the individual.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, geographic limitations, or mobility concerns. These remote options make it easier to maintain consistency in care while accessing professional support from wherever a client is located.