Behavioral Health Services in Charlotte County, FL
Counseling, psychiatric care, and intensive outpatient treatment for adults across Charlotte County.
DeSoto Memorial Hospital Behavioral Health serves Charlotte County from Twin Rivers Pathways in Port Charlotte. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or substance use, one hospital-affiliated team provides therapy, medication management, and more structured care when you need it, all without an overnight stay.
- Clinic in Port Charlotte
- Part of DeSoto Memorial Hospital
- Therapy, psychiatry & IOP in one place
- Medicare, commercial & HMO accepted
Mental Health Services in Charlotte County
Every service below is available at our Port Charlotte clinic. Most people start with an evaluation and combine two or more services, and your plan can change as you improve.
Psychiatric Care
Evaluations and medication management with an MD or psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Learn more about Psychiatric CareIndividual Counseling
One-on-one therapy with a licensed clinician using CBT, DBT skills, and trauma-informed care.
Learn more about Individual CounselingGroup Therapy
Clinician-led groups for building coping skills alongside others facing similar challenges.
Learn more about Group TherapyFamily Therapy
Sessions that bring loved ones into care to improve communication and support recovery.
Learn more about Family TherapyIntensive Outpatient Program
Structured treatment several days a week when weekly appointments are not enough.
Learn more about Intensive Outpatient ProgramCo-Occurring Disorder Care
Integrated treatment for mental health and substance use together, by one team.
Learn more about Co-Occurring Disorder CareAnxiety Treatment in Charlotte County
Anxiety is one of the most common reasons Charlotte County adults contact us. It can look like constant worry, panic attacks, avoiding places or people, or trouble sleeping because your mind will not slow down.
How we treat it
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure-based techniques
- Medication evaluation when symptoms interfere with daily life
- Group therapy for practicing skills with others
- IOP for anxiety that has not improved with weekly care
Depression Treatment in Charlotte County
Depression is more than a low mood. Losing interest in things you used to enjoy, changes in sleep or appetite, and feeling hopeless for weeks at a time are signs that professional support can help, including for older adults and people coping with grief or major life changes.
How we treat it
- Psychiatric evaluation and antidepressant management
- Individual therapy focused on thought patterns and daily routines
- Options for depression that has not responded to past treatment
- IOP for more structured support without an overnight stay
ADHD Treatment in Charlotte County
Many adults in Charlotte County were never evaluated for ADHD as children and are only now connecting years of missed deadlines, restlessness, or disorganization to a treatable condition. We provide adult ADHD evaluation and treatment on an outpatient basis.
How we treat it
- Adult ADHD evaluation by a psychiatric provider
- Stimulant and non-stimulant medication management
- Behavioral therapy for organization, time management, and focus
- Screening for anxiety or depression that often occur alongside ADHD
Substance Use & Co-Occurring Treatment in Charlotte County
Substance use often travels with anxiety, depression, or trauma. Treating only one side tends to leave the other driving relapse, so our outpatient programs address mental health and substance use together.
How we treat it
- Integrated dual-diagnosis treatment by one care team
- Outpatient support for alcohol, opioid, benzodiazepine, and prescription drug use
- Relapse-prevention skills in individual and group therapy
- Step-down care after detox or inpatient treatment
Counseling in Charlotte County
Our licensed therapists, including LCSWs and licensed mental health counselors, provide outpatient counseling in Port Charlotte. Counseling can stand on its own or work alongside psychiatric care in Port Charlotte if medication is part of your plan.
Individual counseling
Weekly or every-other-week sessions with a licensed therapist, focused on your specific goals.
Learn more about Individual counselingGroup counseling
Small, clinician-led groups that build skills and reduce isolation.
Learn more about Group counselingFamily counseling
Sessions that include spouses, parents, or adult children to strengthen support at home.
Learn more about Family counselingCharlotte County Communities We Serve
All Charlotte County patients are seen at the same Port Charlotte clinic by the same care team. Each community below has its own page with drive directions and local details.
Port Charlotte, FL
Home of Twin Rivers Pathways, our Charlotte County clinic on Tamiami Trail.
Psychiatrists in Port Charlotte →Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte County seat · about 13–15 minutes north to the clinic on US-41.
Punta Gorda outpatient care →Englewood, FL
Charlotte / Sarasota line · about 30–40 minutes to the clinic via SR-776.
Englewood outpatient care →Also serving neighboring Sarasota County: North Port (about 20–30 minutes via US-41 or I-75); Venice (about 30–45 minutes).
Twin Rivers Pathways
Our Charlotte County clinic
- 4161 Tamiami Trail, Unit 302
Port Charlotte, FL 33952 - (941) 766-0171
- Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Charlotte County Crisis Resources
DeSoto Memorial Hospital Behavioral Health provides scheduled outpatient care, not 24/7 crisis services. If you or someone you know is in danger, use these resources first.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential, 24/7 support for suicide, mental health, or substance use crises. Press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
Call or text 988Charlotte Behavioral Health Care
Charlotte County's designated Baker Act receiving facility and Crisis Stabilization Unit, with a 24/7 crisis line and Mobile Response Team.
1700 Education Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-8300Emergency
For immediate danger to yourself or others, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Call 911We list these resources to help Charlotte County residents find the right level of care. DeSoto Memorial Hospital Behavioral Health is not affiliated with these organizations. Verify current contact information before relying on it in an emergency.
For a longer list of support groups, community programs, and non-crisis services, see our guide to mental health resources in Charlotte County, FL.
Charlotte County Behavioral Health FAQs
Where can I get mental health services in Charlotte County, FL?
DeSoto Memorial Hospital Behavioral Health provides outpatient mental health services at Twin Rivers Pathways, 4161 Tamiami Trail, Unit 302, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. Services include counseling, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, group and family therapy, and an intensive outpatient program. Call (941) 766-0171 to get started.
Do you offer counseling in Charlotte County?
Yes. Licensed therapists at our Port Charlotte clinic provide individual, group, and family counseling for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, and other concerns.
Can I get treatment for anxiety or ADHD in Charlotte County?
Yes. Our Port Charlotte clinic offers anxiety treatment with therapy and, when appropriate, medication, as well as adult ADHD evaluation and treatment including stimulant and non-stimulant medication management.
Do you accept Medicare for behavioral health services in Charlotte County?
Yes. DeSoto Memorial Hospital Behavioral Health accepts Medicare, along with commercial and HMO plans. We verify your coverage before your first appointment.
Is DeSoto Memorial Hospital Behavioral Health a crisis center?
No. We provide scheduled outpatient care. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, call 911, or contact Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, which operates Charlotte County’s 24/7 crisis line at (941) 639-8300.
Do you serve DeSoto County too?
Yes. Our Life Improvement Program clinic in Arcadia serves DeSoto County and nearby Hardee County. Call (863) 491-4309 to schedule there.
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Twin Rivers Pathways
4161 Tamiami Trail, Unit 302
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 766-0171
Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Life Improvement Program
900 N Robert Ave, 3rd Floor
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 491-4309
Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Emergency Services
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger:
Call 911
Or call the Florida 24/7 Crisis Lifeline: 988
Get Started with Care in Charlotte County
Call our Port Charlotte clinic. We will check your insurance and schedule your first appointment.