Therapists for Adults in Mary Esther, FL
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.
Do you feel like fears or thoughts are taking over your life? You try to push your thoughts away, but they keep coming back.
Are you worn out from the weight of "what if" that could happen?
Do you feel compelled or have urges to do thing repetitively or are you thinking constantly to fix your problems? Do you find yourself shakey, nervous, pressured, or stressed so much that it feels like you can't remember the last time you felt good?
Whether you're facing OCD, phobias/panic, social anxiety, skin picking, insomnia, eating disorders, or trauma, the counselors at Invictus Counseling LLC are here for you.
Do you feel like fears or thoughts are taking over your life? You try to push your thoughts away, but they keep coming back.
Are you worn out from the weight of "what if" that could happen?
Do you feel compelled or have urges to do thing repetitively or are you thinking constantly to fix your problems? Do you find yourself shakey, nervous, pressured, or stressed so much that it feels like you can't remember the last time you felt good?
Whether you're facing OCD, phobias/panic, social anxiety, skin picking, insomnia, eating disorders, or trauma, the counselors at Invictus Counseling LLC are here for you.
I have more than 30 years of experience with the 12-Step approach to recovery, which has given me deep empathy for those struggling with addiction. My personal journey has fueled a strong passion to help others find hope and healing. While the 12-Step program is valuable, I understand that recovery is not the same for everyone, and different approaches may be needed. I served 20 years in the United States Air Force and supported Operation Enduring Freedom. As a veteran, I care deeply about issues affecting veterans and remain committed to helping those, especially veterans, who are working to overcome addiction.
I have more than 30 years of experience with the 12-Step approach to recovery, which has given me deep empathy for those struggling with addiction. My personal journey has fueled a strong passion to help others find hope and healing. While the 12-Step program is valuable, I understand that recovery is not the same for everyone, and different approaches may be needed. I served 20 years in the United States Air Force and supported Operation Enduring Freedom. As a veteran, I care deeply about issues affecting veterans and remain committed to helping those, especially veterans, who are working to overcome addiction.
Our practice serves children, teens, adults, and families facing anxiety, OCD, trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.
I help clients manage anxiety, OCD, trauma, and mood concerns using trauma-informed, evidence-based care. I specialize in CBT, ART, ACT, DBT, and ERP, offering practical tools to reduce distress and break unhelpful patterns. I work with children, teens, and adults to build coping skills, increase resilience, and support lasting emotional healing and growth.
Our practice serves children, teens, adults, and families facing anxiety, OCD, trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.
I help clients manage anxiety, OCD, trauma, and mood concerns using trauma-informed, evidence-based care. I specialize in CBT, ART, ACT, DBT, and ERP, offering practical tools to reduce distress and break unhelpful patterns. I work with children, teens, and adults to build coping skills, increase resilience, and support lasting emotional healing and growth.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating — whether you're a teen or adult navigating anxiety, OCD, or life transitions.
I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and . Sessions are collaborative — not something done to you, but with you. I help clients build emotional awareness, develop coping tools, and grow confidence in their own ability to handle what life throws at them.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating — whether you're a teen or adult navigating anxiety, OCD, or life transitions.
I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and . Sessions are collaborative — not something done to you, but with you. I help clients build emotional awareness, develop coping tools, and grow confidence in their own ability to handle what life throws at them.
Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you are familiar with the process, I seek to make the experience a unique partnership. I believe therapy to be a partnership we develop to identify the issues in your life that you seek to improve on. No matter how you identify, I am happy to work with you to help you reach your goals. I am passionate about helping you find freedom from anything that currently holds you back from living the life you desire.
Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you are familiar with the process, I seek to make the experience a unique partnership. I believe therapy to be a partnership we develop to identify the issues in your life that you seek to improve on. No matter how you identify, I am happy to work with you to help you reach your goals. I am passionate about helping you find freedom from anything that currently holds you back from living the life you desire.
Chris works with adults seeking help with mood, anxiety, and adjustment disorders. I have also worked with addictions and the myriad collateral of these issues.
Chris works with adults seeking help with mood, anxiety, and adjustment disorders. I have also worked with addictions and the myriad collateral of these issues.
Welcome to my practice. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you navigate your way to a more peaceful, meaningful and purpose driven life.
Facing the pain of current and/or past hurts and challenges can feel overwhelming. I, too, have personally walked this road and know that healing and peace are possible. Being in toxic relationships and stuck in old patterns can take an immeasurable toll on a person’s mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being, oftentimes leaving a person feeling stuck and ruminating - not knowing who they are in their own skin.
Welcome to my practice. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you navigate your way to a more peaceful, meaningful and purpose driven life.
Facing the pain of current and/or past hurts and challenges can feel overwhelming. I, too, have personally walked this road and know that healing and peace are possible. Being in toxic relationships and stuck in old patterns can take an immeasurable toll on a person’s mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being, oftentimes leaving a person feeling stuck and ruminating - not knowing who they are in their own skin.
At Tailored Minds Mental Health, LLC, I believe that mental health care should be as unique as the individual receiving it. Just as every mind is shaped by personal experiences, values, and challenges, therapy should be thoughtfully tailored to meet your specific needs. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and confidential space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and respected.
At Tailored Minds Mental Health, LLC, I believe that mental health care should be as unique as the individual receiving it. Just as every mind is shaped by personal experiences, values, and challenges, therapy should be thoughtfully tailored to meet your specific needs. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and confidential space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and respected.
You may appear to have it all together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, or a major life transition, therapy can provide a place to slow down, gain clarity, and reconnect with yourself.
You may appear to have it all together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, or a major life transition, therapy can provide a place to slow down, gain clarity, and reconnect with yourself.
I am a licensed mental health counselor who has 27 years of experience in working with children, teens, and adults to learn how to live their happiest and best lives.
I am a trained play therapist who primarily uses a cognitive behavioral therapy approach. You will be greeted with a supportive/empathic tone that will guide you in making healthy decisions that will help you begin to live your best life.
I am a licensed mental health counselor who has 27 years of experience in working with children, teens, and adults to learn how to live their happiest and best lives.
I am a trained play therapist who primarily uses a cognitive behavioral therapy approach. You will be greeted with a supportive/empathic tone that will guide you in making healthy decisions that will help you begin to live your best life.
I want you to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel and that light is NOT an oncoming bus (smile). You have a purpose in this life, and you are NOT the sum total of your mistakes. As we walk through your trauma and disappointments, we will get off the detour road and find the road you were destined to walk on.
I want you to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel and that light is NOT an oncoming bus (smile). You have a purpose in this life, and you are NOT the sum total of your mistakes. As we walk through your trauma and disappointments, we will get off the detour road and find the road you were destined to walk on.
I have completed hundreds of Psychological Evaluations of clients. I have testified in court on numerous occasions and have been qualified as an Expert Witness in Orange, Okaloosa, and Walton counties. I am very familiar with the school systems and their needs. I have extensive experience with assessing for ADHD and ASD along with the need to make recommendations for Occupational Therapy Evaluations and/or Neurological Evaluations as needed for a comprehensive and thorough assessment. In addition to psychological testing, I have worked with clients in outpatient psychotherapy environments for more than 20 years.
I have completed hundreds of Psychological Evaluations of clients. I have testified in court on numerous occasions and have been qualified as an Expert Witness in Orange, Okaloosa, and Walton counties. I am very familiar with the school systems and their needs. I have extensive experience with assessing for ADHD and ASD along with the need to make recommendations for Occupational Therapy Evaluations and/or Neurological Evaluations as needed for a comprehensive and thorough assessment. In addition to psychological testing, I have worked with clients in outpatient psychotherapy environments for more than 20 years.
Working together means, first and foremost, I meet you as an individual with your own unique experiences, needs, and desires. Through this whole person-centered approach do we begin to tailor treatment that will work and be effective for you. In looking at the root causes of what brought you to seek therapy we will focus on you as an individual and what has happened to you.
Working together means, first and foremost, I meet you as an individual with your own unique experiences, needs, and desires. Through this whole person-centered approach do we begin to tailor treatment that will work and be effective for you. In looking at the root causes of what brought you to seek therapy we will focus on you as an individual and what has happened to you.
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.
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.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress, I am here to help. In addition, I have experience working with military families and service members. I have helped clients with military unique stressors, combat trauma, sexual assault trauma, nightmares, hyper-vigilance, irritability, and anger. Besides treating PTSD, I have also assisted clients with anxiety, depression, family issues, life stress, parenting challenges, and men's issues. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), which is an evidenced based modality for treating PTSD and trauma.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress, I am here to help. In addition, I have experience working with military families and service members. I have helped clients with military unique stressors, combat trauma, sexual assault trauma, nightmares, hyper-vigilance, irritability, and anger. Besides treating PTSD, I have also assisted clients with anxiety, depression, family issues, life stress, parenting challenges, and men's issues. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), which is an evidenced based modality for treating PTSD and trauma.
Maybe things feel tense at home lately, between you and your partner, between you and your kids, or all of the above. Arguments seem to happen more often, or there’s a quiet distance that’s hard to name. You’re trying to hold it all together, but underneath the surface there’s frustration, sadness, or just plain exhaustion. Perhaps pararenthood has changed things, maybe you feel like you’ve lost yourselves as a couple, or like you’re stuck in patterns with your children that you can’t seem to shift. Maybe trust has been broken, or old wounds keep showing up in new ways. You're here because something needs to change.
Maybe things feel tense at home lately, between you and your partner, between you and your kids, or all of the above. Arguments seem to happen more often, or there’s a quiet distance that’s hard to name. You’re trying to hold it all together, but underneath the surface there’s frustration, sadness, or just plain exhaustion. Perhaps pararenthood has changed things, maybe you feel like you’ve lost yourselves as a couple, or like you’re stuck in patterns with your children that you can’t seem to shift. Maybe trust has been broken, or old wounds keep showing up in new ways. You're here because something needs to change.
I provide effective treatment for adults and couples using individual and group therapy formats.
With 12 years of experience treating anxiety, substance use, and PTSD/trauma related disorders I can offer effective and long term help even to those suffering from the most extreme of concerns. My use of scientific based and effective treatments allow for fast symptom improvements and a markedly increased quality of life.
I provide effective treatment for adults and couples using individual and group therapy formats.
With 12 years of experience treating anxiety, substance use, and PTSD/trauma related disorders I can offer effective and long term help even to those suffering from the most extreme of concerns. My use of scientific based and effective treatments allow for fast symptom improvements and a markedly increased quality of life.
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I have over 20 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, and couples who are struggling with life challenges.
The most fundamental human need is that of growth and development into the person that you want to become: being fully present and alive to one's thoughts, feelings and bodily states. You can change old patterns of behavior, thoughts, feelings and relationships to help you make different choices in your life. In our meetings there is space for you to be seen, heard and understood without judgment. You can find an increase in self-awareness, getting to the root of challenges and concerns. This will help you see greater options and make different more informed choices in your life.
I have over 20 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, and couples who are struggling with life challenges.
The most fundamental human need is that of growth and development into the person that you want to become: being fully present and alive to one's thoughts, feelings and bodily states. You can change old patterns of behavior, thoughts, feelings and relationships to help you make different choices in your life. In our meetings there is space for you to be seen, heard and understood without judgment. You can find an increase in self-awareness, getting to the root of challenges and concerns. This will help you see greater options and make different more informed choices in your life.
As a biblical therapist, my foremost commitment is to honor my clients' spiritual and emotional needs. I recognize that seeking therapy can often be a journey of faith, and I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where individuals can explore their beliefs and struggles within the framework of their faith. What sets me apart is my integrated approach, weaving together the principles of psychology with the wisdom of scripture. Drawing upon psychological techniques and biblical teachings, I offer a comprehensive approach to healing that addresses the whole person – mind, body, and spirit.
As a biblical therapist, my foremost commitment is to honor my clients' spiritual and emotional needs. I recognize that seeking therapy can often be a journey of faith, and I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where individuals can explore their beliefs and struggles within the framework of their faith. What sets me apart is my integrated approach, weaving together the principles of psychology with the wisdom of scripture. Drawing upon psychological techniques and biblical teachings, I offer a comprehensive approach to healing that addresses the whole person – mind, body, and spirit.
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FAQ - About Adult Counseling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.