Therapist profile
Dr. Kidd Colt, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Anger and Mood Concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH8364
- NPI1750404646
- Experience24 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- client-centered approach
- cognitive behavioral tools
- mindfulness practice
About Kidd
Dr. Kidd Colt is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) based in Florida with 24 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and anger. He also addresses ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and mood-related conditions including bipolar and seasonal affective disorder.
He trained in counseling psychology and spent many years working in community treatment settings. That background shaped a practical, goal-focused style. Sessions often center on clear steps clients can use between meetings. He uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that increase stress or fuel anger.
Dr. Colt draws on client-centered methods to make space for a person's perspective. He uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and change reactions. Mindfulness techniques are included to help lower reactivity and improve focus.
He also brings psychodynamic ideas when exploring long-standing patterns that repeat in relationships. Trauma-focused strategies are used with people processing past hurt or abuse. The mix of approaches is chosen to match what each person needs in a given moment.
Practical problems like communication breakdowns, codependency, obsessive habits, panic, and life-purpose questions are common topics in his work. Sessions often move between present-day skills and looking at roots of recurring behavior. People leave with clear steps to try between meetings.
How sessions work
How his methods translate to online work
Dr. Colt commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active, and then testing new ways of thinking and acting. It is useful for anger tied to automatic reactions, anxiety, and depression. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower reactivity and improve focus, which can reduce snapping and rumination.He also uses client-centered principles, which means listening closely to a person's experience and building the plan together. Deciding which approaches to emphasize is a collaborative process based on the client's concerns, goals, and preferences rather than a fixed formula.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often adjust techniques for video or phone settings, for example using brief practical exercises, skills homework, and focused problem-solving that fit into everyday life.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are addressed?
He works with anger that shows up as snapping, built-up resentment, difficulty managing frustration, and related relationship strain.
How would he approach anger in sessions?
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to reduce reactivity and change unhelpful thinking.
What is his professional background?
He has 24 years of clinical experience and a history of work in community treatment settings serving people with mood disorders and substance challenges.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMHC and practices in Florida.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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