Stress & burnout
Chronic pressure, sleep-disrupting worry, irritability, emotional exhaustion, or difficulty switching off.
PROFESSIONAL REFERRALS
A straightforward counseling referral when someone you serve needs support.
I welcome appropriate referrals from physicians, attorneys, financial professionals, fertility and wellness practices, healthcare providers, and other trusted community professionals.
My practice is designed for adults and couples who want private, practical counseling for anxiety, stress, burnout, relationships, career and leadership pressure, depression, major life transitions, grief, or questions about what comes next.
Please do not send protected health information, detailed clinical histories, or emergency information through ordinary email.
Currently accepting new clients
Dr. Brian Bakalar, Ed.D., LMHC, NCC
Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor • MH16706
WHEN TO REFER
Common situations where counseling may be useful.
A referral does not require a crisis. Many clients reach out because they are functioning well on the surface but know something needs attention.
Relationships
Communication problems, conflict, trust concerns, separation, changing roles, or difficult relationship decisions.
Major transitions
Career change, divorce, caregiving, relocation, grief, health changes, retirement, or identity shifts.
High-functioning distress
A capable adult who is still performing but feels increasingly anxious, disconnected, stuck, overwhelmed, or unlike themselves.
WHAT YOUR CLIENT CAN EXPECT
Private, practical, collaborative counseling.
Prospective clients can begin with a complimentary 15-minute consultation to ask questions and determine whether the practice is a good fit. Individual counseling is $100 per 50-minute session and couples counseling is $150 per 50-minute session.
In-person counseling is available in Fort Myers, and telehealth is available to clients located in Florida at the time of service.
1
Share my information.
The prospective client contacts me directly by phone, email, or the website consultation form.
2
Brief consultation.
We discuss what they are looking for, logistics, and whether working together appears appropriate.
3
Clinical onboarding.
If we decide to proceed, required practice documents and scheduling are completed directly with the client.
4
Coordination when appropriate.
With valid client authorization, clinically appropriate communication with a referring professional can be considered.
KEEP THIS INFORMATION ON HAND
Dr. Brian Bakalar, Ed.D., LMHC, NCC
Florida LMHC MH16706
Fort Myers, Florida • Telehealth throughout Florida
Phone: 239-579-7472
Email: DrBrianBakalar@gmail.com
Website: drbrianbakalar.netlify.app
QUESTIONS ABOUT A POSSIBLE REFERRAL?
I am happy to discuss whether my practice may be an appropriate resource.
Please keep initial communication general and avoid sending confidential clinical details through ordinary email.