Dr. Kidd Colt , LMHC

Dr. Kidd Colt, Ed.D, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida with 24 years of clinical experience. He holds an Ed.D in counseling psychology from Argosy University - a Doctor of Education focused on counseling - and completed a master of arts in counseling psychology and a bachelor of arts in communication studies at Towson University. Prior to private practice he spent over 17 years serving the Sarasota community and worked at the Family Emergency Treatment Center in Sarasota, Florida.

Dr. Colt provides psychotherapy to individuals and couples across a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family difficulties, and sleep and eating issues. He is experienced helping clients navigate life changes, manage panic and phobias, and address patterns such as codependency and compulsive behaviors. He also supports those coping with compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, and intimacy-related challenges.

Known for a warm, empathetic presence, Dr. Colt often offers brief, solution-oriented therapy when appropriate while remaining open to longer-term work. He combines client-centered listening with evidence-based techniques to help clients build coping skills, improve communication, and pursue clearer life purpose. He maintains flexible hours and is accepting new clients in Florida.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Kidd Colt draws from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration - the therapist creates a supportive space where clients lead the conversation and explore goals, values, and feelings. This approach is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, panic, and compulsive patterns.

Dr. Colt approaches treatment as a collaborative process. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work - he partners with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and adapts methods over time to find the best fit for each person.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals. Clients can meet by video call for real-time conversation, choose phone sessions when visual contact is not needed, or use live chat and text-based messaging for brief check-ins and ongoing support. These options increase accessibility and make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing daily responsibilities.