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Dr. Kidd Colt

Dr. Kidd Colt

LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 24+ years of experience

Practical, experienced help for stressful moments

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  • Warm direct style
  • Solution oriented
  • Focus on daily skills

About Kidd

Dr. Kidd Colt is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 24 years of clinical experience. He works in Florida and focuses on practical help for people facing mood challenges, stress, and relationship strains. He brings a calm, direct manner and aims to make sessions straightforward and useful.

He trained in counseling psychology and holds an Ed.D and a master of arts in counseling psychology. He began in community settings and spent many years supporting people with mood disorders, ADHD, substance use concerns, grief, and long-term mental health challenges. That background shapes a steady, experienced approach in sessions.

In therapy, he tends to offer short-term, solution-oriented work when that fits the need. He also uses longer conversations for deeper issues when people want that. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and steps a person can try between meetings.

Clients can expect a warm, empathetic presence paired with direct feedback. He pays attention to how daily routines, sleep, and stress affect mood and behavior. He helps people set manageable goals and notices progress along the way.

Dr. Colt uses several clinical approaches to guide sessions, including client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques. He also incorporates mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when they suit a person’s goals. People seeking help with anger, anxiety, depression, or life changes may find his mix of experience and practical focus helpful.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityEating and food-related issuesLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How his approaches shape online therapy

Dr. Colt commonly blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and helping a person feel understood, which helps when someone is coping with life changes or relationship strain. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors together and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage anger, or improve sleep.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That means trying practical exercises, adjusting the pace, and checking in about what is or isn't helping.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work useful for fitting sessions into a busy week, shortening travel time, and keeping therapy consistent during life transitions. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, practice skills in between meetings, and maintain momentum toward goals.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH8364
NPI
1750404646

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Dr. Colt address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, ADHD, addictions, trauma, eating and sleeping issues, and related areas.

What is his therapy style like?

His approach is warm and direct. He often uses brief solution-focused work but can also do longer-term therapy when deeper work is needed.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 24 years of professional experience working in community and private settings, including many years treating mood disorders, ADHD, substance use, grief, and chronic mental health challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida. The biography also notes graduate training in counseling psychology, including an Ed.D and an MA.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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