Jerry Kuhn, LMHC, LPC-MHSP, NCC

Many people who begin therapy with me are used to carrying a lot on their own.

They are often the people others depend on: the professionals, caregivers, veterans, parents, and helpers who keep showing up, meeting responsibilities, and doing what needs to be done. From the outside, they may appear to have everything together. Internally, they may be struggling with anxiety, stress, self-doubt, difficult life experiences, grief, or the feeling that life has become harder than it used to be.

Reaching out for support isn't always easy, especially when you've spent years handling things yourself. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and practical environment where you can speak openly, gain clarity, and begin making meaningful changes.

I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, stress, relationship concerns, and other challenges that can affect emotional well-being and quality of life. Whether you're navigating a difficult season, feeling stuck, or simply looking for a different path forward, counseling can help.

I may be a good fit for you if…

You are used to being the person others depend on, but privately feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted.
You want counseling that is supportive and compassionate while also being honest, practical, and focused on progress.
You are dealing with anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, relationship concerns, or a major life transition.
You are ready to better understand the patterns keeping you stuck and practice useful tools outside of our sessions.

You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. We can start with what is happening now and work together to find a healthier path forward.

Experience rooted in service

Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than two decades, 23 years in all, serving in the United States Navy, and later worked in corporate leadership and training. Throughout those experiences, I learned that people are often carrying far more than others realize.

After retiring from the military and building a career in leadership, I felt called to help people in a different way. That decision led me back to school to earn my Master's degree in Counseling and Psychology, and ultimately to establish Lemon Bay Mental Wellness Center here in Englewood in 2017.

Today I draw from both my professional training and life experience to help clients navigate anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, and the challenges that come with being human. I believe meaningful growth happens when people feel heard, respected, and supported, not judged.

My approach

My counseling style is compassionate, direct, and collaborative.

I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, and trauma-informed counseling. I am also trained in the Cortina Method for Trauma Resolution, which is designed to help individuals process traumatic experiences without having to repeatedly relive painful memories.

Therapy isn't about fixing something that's broken. It's about understanding what is keeping you stuck, building on your strengths, and creating a path forward that feels healthier and more fulfilling.

Working through trauma and life's challenges

Trauma doesn't always come from a single event. Sometimes it develops through years of difficult experiences, loss, chronic stress, relationship challenges, or circumstances that leave lasting emotional wounds.

Many clients come to therapy because they feel overwhelmed, disconnected, emotionally exhausted, or trapped in patterns they no longer want to repeat. Together, we work to better understand those patterns, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful change.

As a Navy veteran, I especially enjoy working with veterans navigating anxiety, life transitions, stress, and experiences connected to military service. Lemon Bay Mental Wellness Center proudly serves veterans and works with VA Community Care referrals.

Taking the first step

Seeking counseling is a sign of strength, not weakness.

If you're ready to better understand what you're experiencing, develop healthier ways of coping, and move toward the life you want to live, I would be honored to be part of that journey.

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Informed Counseling
Cortina Method for Trauma Resolution
Mindfulness-Based Strategies

Areas of focus

Anxiety
Trauma & PTSD
Depression
Veterans & military transition
Grief & loss
Life transitions
Clinical supervision

Services Jerry provides

Also on the team

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Talk to Jerry for twenty minutes. No cost.

A short phone call is the easiest way to find out whether this is the right fit, for both of us.

Schedule Your Free 20-Minute Consultation Call 941-681-0616

Office: 1460 S McCall Rd Ste 3D, Englewood
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM
Telehealth: Florida & Tennessee
Insurance: Medicare, Florida Blue, Aetna, Cigna & UnitedHealthcare