Michael R. Pinter, SSP, NCSP
Psychologist | School
12731 Stone Tower Loop Fort Myers FL, 33913About
Michael Pinter, SSP, NCSP, is a School Psychologist at the School District of Collier County, Naples, and a Licensed School Psychologist/Owner at MikeThePsych LLC. located in Bonita Springs, Florida. As a nationally certified and licensed school psychologist, his dedication lies in providing continuous assistance through the process of diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment implementation. Michael's areas of expertise include assessment, intervention, counseling, and consultation. He has extensive experience in working with individuals, couples, and families. Michael caters to children, adolescents, and adults who exhibit symptoms of anxiety, impulsivity, depression, hopelessness, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, learning challenges, relationship conflicts, life phase changes, divorce-related issues, trauma, or other related problems.
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Education and Training
Barry University Specialist in School Psychology 2017
Barry University Master of Science 2015
Knox College Bachelor of Arts 2013
Board Certification
Nationally Certified School Psychologist #53503
State of Florida SS #1731
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Michael R. Pinter, SSP, NCSP's Expert Contributions
Can drug addiction be cured?
Drug addiction is certainly something that can be worked on and eventually get to a point where one is no longer addicted to it. This is a journey and requires ongoing effort to change your lifestyle and get to the bottom of why the addiction came about in the first place. Typically you will utilize therapy in conjunction with an addiction programs (e.g. AA, NA., etc.). READ MORE
Does psychotherapy have side effects?
Sometimes you may experience more anxiety or high levels of other emotions as you process some of the things that come out in therapy, but those are mostly indirect side effects compared to direct. Most psychotherapy is just talking with someone else when put simply. READ MORE
Is psychotherapy effective for bipolar disorder?
Absolutely! It is important to note that many bipolar treatments typically involve the use of pharamaceutical interventions, especially depending on the severity. With that being said, psychotherapy is a critical pairing in my opinion and will lagrely focus on bringing awareness to your bipolar symptoms and how they look and feel to you and learning how to manage hypomanic or manic swings before the fully hit. READ MORE
Is psychotherapy necessary for schizophrenia?
I think the type and severity will determine the answer to your question. A lot of cases of schizophrenia are treated with phamaceutical interventions in addition to psychotherapy. I would always encourage psychotherapy to be a part of the process. READ MORE
Does CBT work for schizophrenia?
I think the type and severity will determine the answer to your question. A lot of cases of schizophrenia are treated with phamaceutical interventions in addition to CBT. I would always encourage CBT to be a part of the process, as long as the person is stable enough to take an active part in the CBT process. READ MORE
What doctor should I see for manic depression?
You are definitely going to want to search for a combination of psychotherapy and possibly pharamceutical intervention. You can always start with a psychologist and/or therapist and be referred to a psychiatrist if they feel you also need medication to go along with your therapy treatment. READ MORE
How can I prevent panic attacks when flying?
I would highly encourage therapy with a cognitive behavioral approach to help you with your flying anxiety. READ MORE
Can therapy cause more anxiety?
Technically it could cause more anxiety, however I do believe this is an active part of the healing process. It is not easy to deal with our innner feelings and therapy sort of forces the client to work with those feelings, which in turn could cause some anxiety and/or be uncomfortable. You will find that over time, the sessions will likely become beneficial and easier, as you get used to the process and know what to expect. READ MORE
Does cognitive-behavioral therapy work for phobias?
Absolutely! CBT may not be the only therapy style that works for phobias, but it certainly is one of the main ones. It will help focus on the negative cognitions behind these phobias and work on reframing them. Your therapist will be able to best determine the approach to use depending on the severity and type of phobia you have. READ MORE
Can obesity be reversed?
Obesity can absolutely be reversed through proper diet and exercise. Sometimes we have a mental health component to our weight struggles though and those should always be handled in addition to the better diet and excercise routine. It would also be helpful to see a medical doctor to rule out any specific causes of the obesity (e.g., thyroid issues, blood sugar issues, etc.,). READ MORE
How often should you see a doctor for ADHD?
This is entirely up to you and your doctor. Once people feel like they have a good medication that is effective, they may only see their doctor for their refill appointments. I would highly encourage that you meet with your doctor anytime you start to see changes in the patient or feel that their response to medication has changed. Also, many parents choose not to go the medication route and look into counseling/therapy for their child in order to work on executive functioning skills. READ MORE
What therapy is successful in treating ADHD?
Therapy is not a one style fits all type of deal, but in general cognitive behavioral therapy that focuses on executive functioning skills may be one of the better apporaches for ADHD. READ MORE
What therapy is most successful in treating panic attacks?
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a beneficial style of therapy for panic attacks. This is not to say it is the only effective style, but it is generally effective. READ MORE
What therapy is most successful in treating panic attacks?
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a beneficial style of therapy for panic attacks. This is not to say it is the only effective style, but it is generally effective. READ MORE
Can psychotherapy fix my depression?
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a beneficial style of therapy for depression. This is not to say it is the only effective style, but it is generally effective. READ MORE
What therapy is successful in treating anxiety?
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a beneficial style of therapy for anxiety. This is not to say it is the only effective style, but it is generally effective. READ MORE
Is psychotherapy good after divorce?
I would say divorce is a perfect reason to attend psychotherapy, as it is highly benefical to talk with someone after such a big life change and discuss the potential trauma it has caused and to help you process through that. READ MORE
How long is a psychotherapy course for anxiety?
This really all depends on the client, but in general a would recommend a bare minimum of 12 sessions. Many clients will then see their therapist much longer than this depending on how effective they find the treatment. I like to operate under the impression that working on ourselves is a life long process. READ MORE
Can psychotherapy fix my anxiety?
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a beneficial style of therapy for anxiety. This is not to say it is the only effective style, but it is generally effective. READ MORE
Can cognitive behavioral therapy work for anger?
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a beneficial style of therapy for anger. This is not to say it is the only effective style, but it is generally effective. It will typically investigate the root causes and thought processes behind the anger and help you to better understand and manage those impulses. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- 2023 Florida TopDoc Psychologist Year
What do you attribute your success to?
- His love for working with kids and giving them tools to cope
Areas of research
- Education and Learning DisabilitiesAnxietyCoping Skills
Michael R. Pinter, SSP, NCSP's Practice location
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12731 Stone Tower Loop -Fort Myers, FL 33913Get Direction
MikeThePsych LLC
3333 Renaissance Blvd Suite 203 -Bonita Springs, FL 34134Get Direction
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Get to know Psychologist Michael Pinter, who serves patients in Florida.
Michael is certified and licensed as a school psychologist, providing assessment, counseling, and consultation to students, staff, and parents at Collier County Public Schools in Naples, Florida.
Having exemplified the school psychologist role in his private practice in Bonita Springs, MikeThePsych LLC, he provides services to individuals, couples, and families. Specifically, the service addresses issues with children, adolescents, and adults who present signs of anxiety impulses, depression, despair, obsessive compulsive behaviors, learning difficulties, relationship issues, life stage transitions, divorce challenges or related problems.
“I implement effective counseling methods to instill self-awareness among patients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. It is essential to keep in mind that counseling is not a magic pill or a quick fix: counseling is a healing process that necessitates participation and investment from the patient and caretaker alike. But in the end, making small changes to self-defeating behavior and coping with feelings of sadness, fear, and pain can bring life-altering results” expressed Michael.
Academically, he earned his Master of Science degree (MS) and Specialists in School Psychology degree (SSP) from Barry University. During his graduate education, he completed a variety of training experiences including working in the university’s mental health clinic (CARE Center) where he provided counseling services and psychoeducational evaluations to children.
Trained in a variety of counseling styles, Michael completed practicum experience with the Broward County School District and internship experience with Collier County Public Schools. He then completed directed research at Barry University titled ‘Concussion Training: A Need for Teachers and Parents’, which focused on the symptoms of concussion, its impact on learning, and teacher/parent comfortability levels with the identification of concussions and the implementation of strategies.
In both the private and public sector, Michael has worked extensively with school-aged students, helping them to achieve their personal best. He strives to help people learn to feel better, bring awareness to themselves, develop their strength of inner self, and to build lifetime resiliency.
Psychology is the science of behavior and mind. It includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, as well as feeling and thought. It is an academic discipline of immense scope. Psychologists assess, diagnose, and treat the psychological problems and behavioral dysfunctions resulting from, or related to, physical and mental health. In addition, they play a major role in the promotion of healthy behavior, preventing diseases and improving patients’ quality of life.
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