Therapists in Destin, FL

My name is Cristina Lima and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Board Certified in Neurofeedback. I have a PhD in Counseling. Besides my educational background, I have more than 23 years of professional counseling practice. I'm not even counting the several years of informal "counseling" with adults and teenagers that would request a ''moment of my time'' to discuss their personal issues - prior to even graduating from my bachelor's in psychology! Helping others is a passion that I have carried along for years - and keeps growing in me as I grow in my profession.

I have a passion for learning about and helping others, which was my purpose in pursing the mental health field. Since entering the field, I have worked with individuals of all ages dealing with significant mental and behavioral health concerns. I have focused on educating myself to be a trauma-informed clinical and to focus my areas of expertise for adolescents and adults dealing with issues including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, self-injurious behaviors and interpersonal difficulties. I offer teletherapy services for Florida clients due to being stationed in North Carolina as an Army spouse presently.

Leo Tolstoy wrote, "A successful marriage is not the result of how compatable a couple is, but how successfully they manage their incompatiblity." When people are affected by impressions from painful events, many aspects of their lives are affected, even if events are not consciously remembered. The gentle method of Rapid Resolution Therapy and brain based clinical hypnosis, is effective removing conflicts that have been blocking desired change. This method has been successful in overcoming resentment, anger, guilt, anxiety, panic attacks, nightmares, and much more, thus increasing the possibility of compatability and satisfying relationships.

Sometimes life is just hard! Whether you are struggling with the ups and downs of life, or life has thrown you curve balls such as abuse or divorce, getting through can be hard...but you do not have to do it alone. I am here to be your coach, confidant, encourager, and friend, and to help you learn the skills needed to weather the storm. I am a faith-based counselor, incorporating Christ into sessions, and practice play therapy with children and adolescents. Come find hope and healing, and include a contact number! I look forward to working with you!

Life can present us with personal challenges that at times can be overwhelming and difficult to deal with. I provide a safe place where you can share thoughts and feelings without judgment and where you can explore your concerns in a peaceful and supportive environment. I enjoy working with clients to help them regain hope, and assist them in developing effective skills to promote a healthy well-balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. I appreciate and enjoy helping people who struggle with anxiety and depression, relationship and gender issues, diversity, addiction, as well as grief and loss.

Eric H. Lamb, LCSW, provides caring, quality, and highly ethical counseling services for children, adolescents and adults. Eric has worked with these age groups, in a variety of settings, for almost 24 years. Eric is known for having a love for children and families, and a caring, empathic approach, while pointing out and discussing issues that may need to be addressed by an individual, or within a relationship. Eric works with clients from a client centered approach, always putting the clients needs at the forefront of counseling goals. For objective, informed, caring counsel, please call to set up an appointment.

Is life unpredictable and chaotic? Are you depressed or anxious, lost interest in doing things that have been important to you, sometimes feel like you've lost yourself? Do you sometimes use alcohol or other substances so you don't feel? Have you experienced trauma or injuries that you struggle to manage? Let's work together to change course whether you are struggling with addiction, trauma, loss, or the stress of everyday life.

In my practice I seek to provide a relaxed, supportive environment that encourages self-exploration and personal growth. I believe an important aspect of happiness in life is strong, healthy relationships - with others as well as yourself. I guide adult individuals and couples toward this goal by helping them gain self-awareness, emotional self-regulation, and improved communication and relationship skills.

My name is Shalini Semento, and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am here to meet you wherever you are in life, and help guide the path to a new chapter of your life. I have been an LCSW for a number of years from working with disenfranchised communities, hospital settings, crisis centers, & military. I get it, and I understand that life can throw some curve balls at times. Let’s make this collaboration to overcome obstacles, and to find new tools for you to live your best life.

If you are in a place of transition, feeling frustrated or wanting to address unresolved issues, therapy can be the first step in the right direction. I specialize in working with individuals who are looking to improve areas of their life including self-image, behavioral issues, relationships, and career related concerns. The journey to self-discovery is a collaborative relationship that I approach with genuine interest, acceptance and compassion. I believe that therapy should address the person as a whole including aspects of mental, physical and spiritual well-being.

Hello and congratulations on choosing clinical hypnotherapy to empower yourself for taking the next step towards achieving your goals. Before any change can truly begin and YOUR desired outcome be established I (we) will do everything possible to understand 1. where you are 2. how you arrived there/what has happened/what is happening etc.) and 3. where you want to be. Some clinical hypnotherapy sessions will be very short and others will take longer. Each person and each concern is different, however; all therapy including clinical hypnotherapy requires work and there is no such thing as an “easy-fix” if YOU want a lasting change.

Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. That knowledge is what led me to become a therapist ... how effective and life-changing therapy can be. I start where you, the client, is and we make a treatment plan together to reach the goals you would like to achieve. We will develop a working hypothesis that may change over time as new information is obtained. Many mental health issues begin with an event and the mental health issue, be it anxiety, panic attacks, depression, anger, unrelated phobia, facial tic, chronic pain, avoidant behavior, dysfunctional relationship pattern, stress and/or insomnia is the resulting symptom.

Promotional offer until June… You will receive 1 free 30 min. parenting session with every child or teen intake. Are you feeling overwhelmed with your life? Are you feeling anxious, depressed, but don’t know how to cope? Are your children having behavior issues and your parenting strategies aren’t working? If the answer is yes, then let us help you. With 28 years of experience in counseling and being selected by Governor Bush in 1997 to help privatize the foster care system, I know that my strategies will help you feel less overwhelmed and excited to start living your best life today!

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up in the morning. I will work with you to focus on healing and personal growth. Life is too short to surrender to bad relationships, letting trauma control us, or to be anxious and depressed. I want to help free you of emotional pain and focus on helping you find your life's purpose.

Perhaps you've been avoiding an issue for years. Maybe you're struggling to adapt to a new situation. Or you don't know why the same negative patterns keep repeating, despite your best efforts toward a different outcome. Whatever it is that led you here, congratulations on taking the first step toward changing your life for the better. My professional practice is based on helping individuals like you succeed in resetting dysfunctional patterns & relationships; decreasing conflict & grieving losses; managing addictions & career stress; coping with difficulties related to mood & anxiety; and many other mental health concerns.

I enjoy helping others rediscover their authentic self through peeling back the layers of problems and gaining insight and peace of mind. I have found that so many people live with pain due to past trauma, relationship problems, addiction, and everyday life issues resulting in feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, sleep problems, hopelessness and isolation.

For over fifteen years I have worked as a psychotherapist, specializing in child, adolescent, individual, and family therapy. I am passionate about helping others overcome conflicts and learn effective coping skills. Life can be hard sometimes! I have a PhD in Counseling and a Masters in Psychology, with training in Play Therapy and Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). I would love to offer my expertise and experience to help you and your family navigate through this challenging time.

I can help you use your strengths to meet your goals. Let's engage in a you-focused, judgement free, empathetic, skillful and goal directed conversation. Let's work through the dark emotions together. With support it can once again feel safe to rekindle hope and reprocess the felt memories that stick. We will focus on your goals and view you as capable with strengths. Hope and healing is possible.