Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Marco Island, FL
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Marco Island, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
HSP
Dr. Dawnn R. Meiers
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Welcome, my highly sensitive sisters, empaths, introverts, and tender creatives! I'm here with (and for) you. When we can't change the environment around us, we can cultivate skillfulness, practice self-compassion, and engage with nature as a place of refuge.
19 Years Experience
Online in Marco Island, FL (Online Only)
HSP
Jamie Suarez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MHSP, CSAT & AF-EMDR (Informed)
Highly sensitive people account for around 15-20% of all people.
19 Years Experience
Online in Marco Island, FL
HSP
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP): Navigating a High-Definition World
From Sensory Overwhelm to Strategic Depth
About 20% of the population is born with a nervous system that processes information more deeply than others. While the world often labels this as being "too sensitive," in my practice, we recognize this as Sensory Processing Sensitivity—a trait that brings incredible empathy, creativity, and intuition, but also a higher risk for burnout and overwhelm.
The Challenges of the "Deep Processor"
Living as an HSP in a neurotypical, fast-paced society can feel like your "volume" is permanently turned up. We work together to navigate:
Emotional Overwhelm: Learning to distinguish between your own emotions and the "emotional residue" you pick up from others in the room.
Sensory Meltdowns & Shut Downs: Identifying the environmental triggers—loud noises, bright lights, or chaotic social systems—that lead to systemic exhaustion.
Rejection Sensitivity: Addressing the deep, often painful way that HSPs process social cues and perceived criticism.
The HSP Professional: Healers, Pastors, and Creatives
I have a "special love" for working with highly sensitive healers. Your sensitivity is likely what makes you an incredible therapist, pastor, or leader, but it is also what makes you susceptible to secondary trauma. We use a Systems Theory approach to:
Architect Your Environment: Creating "sensory-safe" professional and personal spaces that allow your nervous system to rest.
Attachment & Boundaries: Moving away from the "people-pleasing" often used as a safety strategy, toward a grounded, authentic way of relating to others.
EMDR for Overstimulation: Using EMDR to process past moments of "sensory trauma" or times when you were shamed for your sensitivity.
Honoring Your High-Definition Lens
With over 20 years of experience, I am here to help you stop apologizing for your depth and start honoring it. You don't need to "toughen up"; you need to develop the strategies that allow your sensitive system to flourish.
Your sensitivity is not a flaw in the system—it is a different, more intricate way of being human.
21 Years Experience
Online in Marco Island, FL (Online Only)
HSP
Amanda Etienne
Psychologist, Psy.D
I don't think sensitivity is a flaw to manage away - I think it's one of the richest parts of being human, and often the exact thing that makes deep connection possible. If you were told growing up that you were too sensitive or too much, we work on understanding that your sensitivity was never the problem. The environment around it was.
3 Years Experience
Online in Marco Island, FL (Online Only)
HSP
Dr. David Brooks
Psychologist, PhD,ABPP,ABN,EMDR Certified Therapist
Focus on reducing fears and social discomfort and finding improved self-confidence with increased empowerment and more realistic expectations with less reactivity.
37 Years Experience
Online in Marco Island, FL
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Marco Island, FL Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Marco Island, FL average 16 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (46%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
Online Only |
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| 43% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 41% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 33% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 33% | Military / Veterans |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |