Female Therapists in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Monique Darnell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a parent, an author and a arts and craft woman.
Accepting clients in Georgia, Florida, and now Texas. We offer services for Adjustment disorders, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating Disorder, Emotional Disturbances of Childhood and Adolescence, Major Depression Disorder, Obsessive Compulsion Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Postpartum Depression.
I am a parent, an author and a arts and craft woman.
Accepting clients in Georgia, Florida, and now Texas. We offer services for Adjustment disorders, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating Disorder, Emotional Disturbances of Childhood and Adolescence, Major Depression Disorder, Obsessive Compulsion Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Postpartum Depression.
As an adult woman with three children, ages 1, 7 and 9, I found myself in one of those places.
Yes, good counseling changed my life. Two degrees and years of healing later, I am now in the position of being able to provide you with a safe and comfortable place to deal with the circumstances you are facing and to help you find healing, peace and empowerment in your painful situation.
As an adult woman with three children, ages 1, 7 and 9, I found myself in one of those places.
Yes, good counseling changed my life. Two degrees and years of healing later, I am now in the position of being able to provide you with a safe and comfortable place to deal with the circumstances you are facing and to help you find healing, peace and empowerment in your painful situation.
A woman age 42 is stressed due to her husband's drinking.
Certified as addiction professional in Florida #1298. Certified by International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium #120385. Completed Navy Drug and Alcohol Counselors School. Certified Cognitive - Behavioral Therapist #10847. Board Certified Professioanl Counselor by the American Psychotherapy Association #8000. Licensed Mental Health Counselor Lic #3656 FL. Work history-25 years.
A woman age 42 is stressed due to her husband's drinking.
Certified as addiction professional in Florida #1298. Certified by International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium #120385. Completed Navy Drug and Alcohol Counselors School. Certified Cognitive - Behavioral Therapist #10847. Board Certified Professioanl Counselor by the American Psychotherapy Association #8000. Licensed Mental Health Counselor Lic #3656 FL. Work history-25 years.
Life's unexpected twists and turns can leave us feeling lost, but having someone who offers support without judgment can make all the difference. Creating a safe haven where individuals can freely express their emotions is both an honor and a privilege. If you're facing challenges and feel stuck, know that you don't have to go through it alone. As a former Army soldier and an Air Force spouse, I understand the anxiety and uncertainty that often accompany life's "hurry up and wait" moments. I believe this shouldn't extend to mental health—we deserve proactive support.
Life's unexpected twists and turns can leave us feeling lost, but having someone who offers support without judgment can make all the difference. Creating a safe haven where individuals can freely express their emotions is both an honor and a privilege. If you're facing challenges and feel stuck, know that you don't have to go through it alone. As a former Army soldier and an Air Force spouse, I understand the anxiety and uncertainty that often accompany life's "hurry up and wait" moments. I believe this shouldn't extend to mental health—we deserve proactive support.
As a therapist, my goal is to help others rediscover joy in life. I believe that even those facing trauma or distress can find hope, healing, and freedom. Many high-achieving individuals struggle with anxiety, depression, and stress, often feeling pressured to maintain a facade of "having it all together." Beneath the mask, they may feel lost, drained, and overwhelmed. If you or someone you know is finding it hard to cope due to life’s challenges, therapy can offer a safe space to heal, breathe deeply, and look forward to brighter days ahead.
As a therapist, my goal is to help others rediscover joy in life. I believe that even those facing trauma or distress can find hope, healing, and freedom. Many high-achieving individuals struggle with anxiety, depression, and stress, often feeling pressured to maintain a facade of "having it all together." Beneath the mask, they may feel lost, drained, and overwhelmed. If you or someone you know is finding it hard to cope due to life’s challenges, therapy can offer a safe space to heal, breathe deeply, and look forward to brighter days ahead.
Helena Castaneda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
My name is Helena, and I specialize in helping teens and adults overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. Teens I work with often struggle with issues like identity, peer pressure, stress, and family conflict, while adults navigate workplace stress, personal growth, and the impact of past trauma. Many of my clients express goals such as finding emotional balance, breaking free from the weight of their past, improving their relationships, and developing practical tools to cope with stress and adversity. They want to build confidence and create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.
My name is Helena, and I specialize in helping teens and adults overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. Teens I work with often struggle with issues like identity, peer pressure, stress, and family conflict, while adults navigate workplace stress, personal growth, and the impact of past trauma. Many of my clients express goals such as finding emotional balance, breaking free from the weight of their past, improving their relationships, and developing practical tools to cope with stress and adversity. They want to build confidence and create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.
Making the decision and moving forward with seeking therapy is a huge step and usually, it’s the biggest challenge in therapy. From the moment you step through my door, you’ve already got someone in your corner. I take pride in offering a supportive, calm, accepting, and safe environment for my clients. Today’s environment makes it more difficult for us to find ways to create healthy coping skills. We will work together to identify thought patterns and behaviors, process your emotions, and explore your values and beliefs. We’ll build those healthy coping skills together. It may not always be easy, but it will certainly be worth it.
Making the decision and moving forward with seeking therapy is a huge step and usually, it’s the biggest challenge in therapy. From the moment you step through my door, you’ve already got someone in your corner. I take pride in offering a supportive, calm, accepting, and safe environment for my clients. Today’s environment makes it more difficult for us to find ways to create healthy coping skills. We will work together to identify thought patterns and behaviors, process your emotions, and explore your values and beliefs. We’ll build those healthy coping skills together. It may not always be easy, but it will certainly be worth it.
Welcome! I am Deborah (Debbie) Trent, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a qualified supervisor of mental health counselors with over 20 years of experience. I work with adults and my primary counseling approach is client-centered as I help guide individuals toward their own wisdom and innate mental health. Over the years I have worked with clients with many different issues and concerns. Depression, anxiety, panic or anxiety attacks, anger issues and substance abuse are some of the most common issues that I have helped clients overcome.
Welcome! I am Deborah (Debbie) Trent, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a qualified supervisor of mental health counselors with over 20 years of experience. I work with adults and my primary counseling approach is client-centered as I help guide individuals toward their own wisdom and innate mental health. Over the years I have worked with clients with many different issues and concerns. Depression, anxiety, panic or anxiety attacks, anger issues and substance abuse are some of the most common issues that I have helped clients overcome.
Feeling sad, depressed, overwhelmed or anxious? Afraid your marriage won’t last, or your teen's grades are dropping? Life experiences trigger a cascade of painful emotions, limiting beliefs, and destructive thoughts and patterns of behavior that can seem impossible to resolve. Together we'll use methods to understand, and remove obstacles and limiting beliefs that prevent you from living.
Feeling sad, depressed, overwhelmed or anxious? Afraid your marriage won’t last, or your teen's grades are dropping? Life experiences trigger a cascade of painful emotions, limiting beliefs, and destructive thoughts and patterns of behavior that can seem impossible to resolve. Together we'll use methods to understand, and remove obstacles and limiting beliefs that prevent you from living.
I enjoy working with children, young adults, and adults who are ready to heal but need help in the process. My clients face challenges—whether trauma, deep emotional wounds, anxiety, or depression—and seek a safe, supportive space to process those experiences. They want more than just coping strategies; they aim to truly understand themselves, rediscover their strengths, and move toward a lighter, freer, and more fulfilling life. Life can feel heavy at times, can’t it? But you don’t have to face it alone!
I enjoy working with children, young adults, and adults who are ready to heal but need help in the process. My clients face challenges—whether trauma, deep emotional wounds, anxiety, or depression—and seek a safe, supportive space to process those experiences. They want more than just coping strategies; they aim to truly understand themselves, rediscover their strengths, and move toward a lighter, freer, and more fulfilling life. Life can feel heavy at times, can’t it? But you don’t have to face it alone!
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Sex Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor who provides individual and couples therapy. I am certified in kink, fetishes, and polyamory. I am also certified in Transgender Care.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Sex Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor who provides individual and couples therapy. I am certified in kink, fetishes, and polyamory. I am also certified in Transgender Care.
Meet Our Female Therapists
Kim Marie Losquadro
Counselor, MS, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Congratulations on taking the first step to make positive changes in your life and your relationships. Whether you or your relationship is in crisis, or if you seek change, there is hope. I am committed to helping individuals and couples improve their lives and their most valued relationships. I am passionate about helping individuals overcome personal challenges and tailor my counseling approach to match the needs of my clients thereby empowering you to create the life you have always dreamed of. My work with couples utilizes the Gottman Method Couples Therapy which can enhance your relationships in just 3 sessions.
Congratulations on taking the first step to make positive changes in your life and your relationships. Whether you or your relationship is in crisis, or if you seek change, there is hope. I am committed to helping individuals and couples improve their lives and their most valued relationships. I am passionate about helping individuals overcome personal challenges and tailor my counseling approach to match the needs of my clients thereby empowering you to create the life you have always dreamed of. My work with couples utilizes the Gottman Method Couples Therapy which can enhance your relationships in just 3 sessions.
If you are experiencing anxiety, obsessive thinking, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, difficulty coping, or uncontrollable compulsions, there is hope. I have advanced training in treating OCD and anxiety disorders. I really enjoy helping my clients to challenge their anxious thoughts and overcome any compulsions that they may have. I have experience working with many different OCD subtypes, such as contamination, sexual, aggressive, intrusive thoughts, postpartum, religious/scrupulosity, sensiormotor, "just right", and checking obsessions. I love helping this population to reduce suffering and overcome their OCD.
If you are experiencing anxiety, obsessive thinking, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, difficulty coping, or uncontrollable compulsions, there is hope. I have advanced training in treating OCD and anxiety disorders. I really enjoy helping my clients to challenge their anxious thoughts and overcome any compulsions that they may have. I have experience working with many different OCD subtypes, such as contamination, sexual, aggressive, intrusive thoughts, postpartum, religious/scrupulosity, sensiormotor, "just right", and checking obsessions. I love helping this population to reduce suffering and overcome their OCD.
Cathy Correa
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI, MA
Verified Verified
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Have you been feeling overwhelmed or disconnected lately? Are there parts of your past or present that seem to be holding you back from living the life you truly want? The adults and teens I work with often carry the weight of unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety, or the stress of major life changes. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves and others, unsure how to move forward. They seek control, stability, and a release from the burdens of the past. In counseling, they aim to find a meaningful path forward—one that brings a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and deeper connection with themselves and others.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed or disconnected lately? Are there parts of your past or present that seem to be holding you back from living the life you truly want? The adults and teens I work with often carry the weight of unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety, or the stress of major life changes. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves and others, unsure how to move forward. They seek control, stability, and a release from the burdens of the past. In counseling, they aim to find a meaningful path forward—one that brings a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and deeper connection with themselves and others.
Depression and anxiety can leave you feeling lonely, scared and vulnerable. But you're not. I work with clients using a combination of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to practice mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation and distress tolerance, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help challenge those irrational thoughts and replace them with more helpful, constructive ones. We will incorporate some solution-focused and strengths-based therapies as well.
Depression and anxiety can leave you feeling lonely, scared and vulnerable. But you're not. I work with clients using a combination of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to practice mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation and distress tolerance, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help challenge those irrational thoughts and replace them with more helpful, constructive ones. We will incorporate some solution-focused and strengths-based therapies as well.
My name is Christina, I have a Master of Science degree in counseling and psychology. Life is a beautiful journey, but there are moments when it can seem too overwhelming to navigate it alone. Sometimes you need to reach out to someone who can help you find your way forward. If you feel weighed down by feelings of uncertainty or distress, come to see me. Together, we can work to identify and treat the root causes of your difficulties and create a new opportunity for a life with rich experiences and joyful memories.
My name is Christina, I have a Master of Science degree in counseling and psychology. Life is a beautiful journey, but there are moments when it can seem too overwhelming to navigate it alone. Sometimes you need to reach out to someone who can help you find your way forward. If you feel weighed down by feelings of uncertainty or distress, come to see me. Together, we can work to identify and treat the root causes of your difficulties and create a new opportunity for a life with rich experiences and joyful memories.
I have enjoyed working with various population groups over the years. I have specialized training and experience treating co-occurring disorders, and trauma. I am especially passionate about my work with individuals who have experienced Human Trafficking (HT) and/or the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) and childhood trauma. My ideal client wants to change and needs guidance, support, and assistance with developing and/or meeting their goals.
I have enjoyed working with various population groups over the years. I have specialized training and experience treating co-occurring disorders, and trauma. I am especially passionate about my work with individuals who have experienced Human Trafficking (HT) and/or the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) and childhood trauma. My ideal client wants to change and needs guidance, support, and assistance with developing and/or meeting their goals.
E Glyn Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Dr. Glyn Brown specializes in working with children and adolescents and their parents. She has experience treating a range of disorders including Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Attentional Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Brown earned her Ph.D. in Family & Child Development from Auburn University, her Master's in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi, and her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Alabama.
Dr. Glyn Brown specializes in working with children and adolescents and their parents. She has experience treating a range of disorders including Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Attentional Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Brown earned her Ph.D. in Family & Child Development from Auburn University, her Master's in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi, and her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Alabama.
Carolyn Posey
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHC-I
Verified Verified
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Are you experiencing roadblocks in life? Does it feel like there is something invisible standing in between you and where you would like to be? Do relationships cause you unwelcome stress and worry? Sometimes the first step towards healing is simply acknowledging that you need help, and that is what I am here for: to help you sort out your worries and anxieties, and to walk alongside you as you navigate how to work out some of the more difficult things in life.
Are you experiencing roadblocks in life? Does it feel like there is something invisible standing in between you and where you would like to be? Do relationships cause you unwelcome stress and worry? Sometimes the first step towards healing is simply acknowledging that you need help, and that is what I am here for: to help you sort out your worries and anxieties, and to walk alongside you as you navigate how to work out some of the more difficult things in life.
Dempsey Fisher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and completed her master’s degree in Social Work at Florida State University. She is currently pursing to become a Registered Play Therapist. Dempsey is certified in EMDR therapy, including EMDR with play therapy techniques. Dempsey utilizes play therapy techniques with children, teens, and families. Dempsey is trained to interpret play of children to give the guideway to healing children. Dempsey works best with children and adults who have not responded well to therapy prior.
Dempsey Fisher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and completed her master’s degree in Social Work at Florida State University. She is currently pursing to become a Registered Play Therapist. Dempsey is certified in EMDR therapy, including EMDR with play therapy techniques. Dempsey utilizes play therapy techniques with children, teens, and families. Dempsey is trained to interpret play of children to give the guideway to healing children. Dempsey works best with children and adults who have not responded well to therapy prior.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.