- Warm empathic approach
- Solution oriented
- Practical tools
About Kidd
He trained in counseling psychology and holds an Ed.D and a master's degree in counseling psychology. He previously worked at the Family Emergency Treatment Center in Sarasota and spent many years serving that community. His experience includes work with mood disorders, ADHD, substance-related concerns, grief, and chronic mental health challenges.
In sessions he offers a warm, empathetic presence and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He often provides brief, solution-oriented therapy when that fits a person's goals. He also draws on longer-term approaches when deeper exploration is needed.
Dr. Colt uses several approaches to tailor care to each person. He works from client-centered principles that prioritize the person's perspective, mixes cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and includes trauma-focused methods when past experiences are a barrier to feeling better.
People who choose him usually want clear, down-to-earth guidance and a therapist who listens. He aims to make sessions useful and relevant to everyday life. To begin, follow the site's process to match and schedule a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Dr. Colt often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely to a person's experience and building a supportive relationship. This approach helps people feel heard and works well for concerns like low self-esteem, life changes, and relationship struggles.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. CBT offers clear strategies to manage anxiety, depression, panic, and patterns like obsessive thinking or unhelpful habits.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, and he adjusts course if something isn't helping. The aim is to make therapy useful for everyday life.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether remote appointments are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow quieter, more focused check-ins when that helps. Licensed professionals adapt their approach to work well across different setups and will discuss how to structure sessions to meet practical needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, ADHD, eating and sleeping issues, anger, bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines a warm, client-centered stance with practical techniques. Sessions often focus on problem-solving and skill building alongside deeper exploration when needed.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 24 years of experience and previously worked in the Sarasota community, including at the Family Emergency Treatment Center.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor listed as LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person appointments are offered.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.