Gulfshore Behavioral Health

11/05/2025

🌟 A Milestone Worth Celebrating! 🌟
We’re so proud to share that every member of our team has been with us for over ONE YEAR! That kind of longevity doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of a supportive environment, shared values, and a commitment to doing meaningful work together. Here’s to many more years of shared purpose and progress!

Pictured: Dr. Torres, Dr. Sweitzer, Dr. DenBoer, Lauren, Dr. Kushner, Karla, Ms. Danner, Livingcia, & Erin
Not pictured but equally deserving of recognition: Dr. Strom, Ms. Woods, Dr. Ritter, & Dr. Dona)

10/17/2025

This week, our Director of Psychological Services and Licensed School Psychologist, Leslie Danner, is in Palm Harbor attending the Florida Association of School Psychologists 52nd Annual Conference.

We believe that continuous learning is essential to providing the highest quality care. By staying current with the latest research and evidence-based interventions, our team ensures we’re always bringing the best to the individuals we serve.

🔗 Learn more about Ms. Danner’s areas of expertise and schedule an appointment at gulfshorebh.com/leslie-danner

08/28/2025

✨ Did you know that you might get FREE THERAPY sessions through your employer? We’re partnered with several different Employee Assistance Programs (EAP's) that cover therapy for employees at OVER 500 companies!

❓Do you work at Gartner, Arthrex, Starbucks, or Tesla (just to name a few)? You’re eligible (and so are your family members)!!!

👉 To have us check your benefits/eligibility: https://gulfshorebh.com/send-us-a-message

✅ Already know you're eligible and ready to book? Schedule here: https://gulfshorebh.clientsecure.me

💬 Tag a coworker who should know about this or share to spread the word! Don’t let free therapy benefits go unused!

07/14/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Sweitzer, now a Board Certified School Neuropsychologist! We’re proud to share that Dr. Sweitzer has earned her Diplomate in School Neuropsychology, making her one of only 30 other psychologists in the entire state of Florida to hold this distinguished certification.

Dr. Sweitzer specializes in identifying and diagnosing complex learning and developmental concerns, including Dyslexia and other learning differences, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Twice-Exceptional (2e) profiles. She also frequently evaluates high school students to determine eligibility for accommodations in college and provides individual psychotherapy to children and adolescents.

To schedule an intake appointment with Dr. Sweitzer, visit: https://gulfshorebh.clientsecure.me

06/11/2025

🌟 Did you know that we’re an approved provider for the Step Up For Students Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA)? 🌟

✅ The FES-UA scholarship supports Florida children with an IEP and/or a qualifying diagnosis such as ADHD, autism, speech/language & learning disorders, anxiety, depression, and more. This means that most children seeking/receiving services with our psychologists qualify!
✅ Step Up pays us directly. No need for upfront payments, invoices, or reimbursement.
✅ Scholarship award amounts for Lee County students for the 2024-2025 year ranged from $10,421 to $34,761 per child. Applications are now open for 2025-2026. Apply today! https://www.stepupforstudents.org/scholarships/unique-abilities/

📞 Contact us to:
✔️ Learn more about using FES-UA funds at our office
✔️ Schedule therapy or testing services using your awarded funds
✔️ Schedule an intake appointment with a psychologist to discuss eligibility and *if eligible/applicable* obtain the required documentation needed to apply

NOTE: FES-UA students must be enrolled in a private school or home education program; public school students are not eligible. Additionally, students cannot receive both FES-UA funds and FTC/FES-EO funds. Please contact Step Up For Students to learn more.

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05/17/2025

We are honored to announce that we have been nominated by our regional Chamber of Commerce for Small Business of the Year, an award given to a local business that excels, gives back, and serves as a leader in the community.

Thank you to for the nomination, hosting the 2025 , and shining a spotlight on all of the incredible leaders in our community!

04/25/2025

Today we celebrated one of our fabulous receptionists. Happy Birthday, Rachel! 🎂🎉
If you look closely, you may also notice the special guest that Dr. DenBoer brought! 👶🏻

04/14/2025

A night well spent! 🎭 This past weekend, two of our psychologists recently attended a wonderful performance of Mary Poppins at Evangelical Christian School. We are so proud to support some of our talented patients and their amazing school community. It was a wonderful show! 🌟

04/03/2025

April is Autism Acceptance Month and we are excited to support our community by offering FREE virtual autism screenings for toddlers (ages 16-30 months) every Friday throughout April!

If you or someone you know has a little one who could benefit from an early screening, we invite you to take advantage of this opportunity. To learn more or schedule an appointment, please visit our website and check the pop-up for details.

Please feel free to share this offer with friends and family who may be interested!

11/03/2024

Thank you for having us, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast-Lee County! 🩶

10/03/2024

We are currently seeking children (ages 8-16) who may be suitable candidates for a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation conducted by one of our licensed psychologists, Dr. Shannon Sweitzer, and would benefit from receiving an evaluation at a significantly reduced rate (60% off!)

Ideal candidates should be interested in receiving testing to assess for the presence of learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc.) and/or ADHD and can complete testing in-person at our Fort Myers office during the 2024-2025 academic year. Please note that additional exclusion criteria may apply.

If interested in learning more and to schedule an intake to determine further eligibility, please contact us!

09/19/2024

Does your teen struggle with ADHD-related challenges? Enroll them in our 6-session 'Smart but Scattered' group starting in October, designed to help teens build essential executive functioning skills in a supportive group environment. Space is limited, so call or email us today to learn more and see if this group is a good fit for your teen.