Dr. Kidd Colt , LMHC

Dr. Kidd Colt is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 24 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, adults, and couples. He draws on a long history of community service and outpatient work, including time at the Family Emergency Treatment Center in Sarasota, Florida, where he developed experience treating mood disorders, attention challenges, substance use concerns, and long-term mental health conditions. Dr. Colt emphasizes a warm, empathetic presence and a practical, solution-oriented approach that many people find helpful when navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

Clients who seek shorter-term, focused therapy will find that Dr. Colt tailors sessions to meet those goals while also offering support for deeper or more complex issues such as trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, compulsive behaviors, and addiction. He works collaboratively with each person to build coping skills, improve communication, and restore a sense of balance and purpose. With flexible hours and a comfortable style, he aims to make therapy approachable and effective for individuals and couples at different stages of life. Dr. Colt accepts new clients in Florida and uses evidence-informed methods to guide treatment while adapting to each client’s unique needs and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Kidd Colt uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment where the client’s perspective and goals guide the work. This approach focuses on empathy, respect, and collaboration and can be helpful for people seeking to improve self-esteem, clarify life purpose, or navigate relationship and communication challenges.

He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and address compulsive or avoidant habits. For those impacted by traumatic events, trauma-focused therapy provides targeted strategies to process painful memories and reduce the ways trauma interferes with daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Colt works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access consistent care from home or on the go. These formats support ongoing work on coping skills, relationship issues, grief, and other concerns while allowing clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.