Parenting Therapists in Panama City Beach, FL

Providing telehealth services to clients in Florida and Connecticut. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or other life issues? Do you make impulsive decisions that are negative impacting your life? I am here to provide a safe, nurturing environment that allows you to explore and seek the help that you need or want and achieve your full potential while maintaining positive, healthy relationships. My experience includes depression/mood disorders, anxiety, grief and loss, stress management, infertility, life transitions, and women's issues. I provide parenting assistance as well as family, couples, and individual therapy.

I enjoy working with adults, children and adolescents. I believe that the central healing factor of effective therapy is a strong therapeutic connection or relationship between the client and the therapist. My goal in therapy is to offer a safe, warm haven to the client where they feel accepted and free to express the issues that brought them to therapy. I use an eclectic approach to therapy using a variety of theories and methods to approach the needs of the individual client.

There are many reasons why people seek counseling with me. Sometimes it's to deal with long-standing psychological issues with anxiety or depression. Other times it is in response to unexpected changes in one's life such as a divorce, a death or work transition. Therapy provides insight & new perspectives into life's challenges, creates solutions & confidence to make changes. I create a safe, warm, non-judgmental environment for my clients to explore their choices & emotions so they are able to gain insight, self-confidence & new coping skills in order to navigate life's obstacles more effectively.

Hello! I am so happy you're here! My name is Melinda and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado and Florida. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing trauma related issues, anxiety, depression, stress, attachment and low self-esteem. I approach therapy from a cognitive behavioral perspective when working with clients, however I incorporate techniques from various therapeutic modalities to meet each individual and family needs. I strive to keep my therapeutic environment a safe place without bias or judgment.

Counseling is not just for those experiencing a life crisis or a current difficulty. Counseling is an opportunity to learn new skills, gain new insights, and position oneself for increased health and wellness. My style is a “hodgepodge”, meaning it depends on what a person needs in that moment. One day we may learn coping skills and the next, we may be identifying how personality characteristics contribute to protecting your sense of self. Mind, body, and spirit impact each other, which can also be described as a holistic approach. We will not just look at what you think and feel, but your lifestyle, environment, & relationships.

I have a unique perspective in that I have experience in other areas prior to psychology. I work on problem solving techniques often as quick as the first session, when applicable, because you come here for help. As a therapist, I am here to guide you in the direction you determine. I am not here to "tell you what to do", but rather help you focus on your issues, form goals, and attain those goals. Often I will used testing and other techniques to help identify problem areas, and therefore solutions, so that you may move on with your life.

Throughout my career I have provided care to people from different backgrounds including veterans, law enforcement, first responders, LGBTQ, and people with disabilities. I have experience working with people who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, and bipolar disorder. I provide individual, couples, and group therapy. I enjoy helping couples and families navigate challenges that arise in their dynamics, and combine session work with both individual and family sessions as needed.

Are you struggling with life's challenges, feeling overwhelmed, or experiencing persistent emotional distress? Our ideal client is someone who recognizes the importance of their mental well-being and seeks support to overcome their struggles. They desire to break free from emotional burdens, rediscover their inner strength, nurture healthy relationships, manage stress and anxiety, and embrace self-care. They want to achieve a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life, filled with personal growth and self-discovery.

As a Latinx therapist, I feel strongly that we heal most effectively when treated as a whole person instead of a diagnosis, a trauma, or a bunch of symptoms. Having openness to unlearn unhelpful patterns that keep appearing in your life is key to acceptance. I help Hyper-Independent adults, on a healing journey; unlearn unhelpful patterns that resist their acceptance of what is. We will work towards your desired goals in exploratory ways by connecting mindfully, creating self-love by holding boundaries, & creatively connecting to your joy. My core values & strengths surround compassion & empathy, these shape my practices.

Are you struggling with life transitions, anxiety, depression stress, or ADHD? Do you find it difficult to communicate with your partner? Are you experiencing difficulty with your children? My goal is to provide my clients a safe, nurturing environment that allows them to explore and seek the help that they need or want and achieve their full potential while maintaining positive, healthy relationships. I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families.

Are you tired of fighting with your partner? Tired of the stress and worry? Let me help you. I am a Gottman-trained provider of relationship counseling, and I have the tools and knowledge to help. What I bring are interventions that are evidence-based through over 40 years of research and work with more than 5,000 couples. The methods work. Call me for a consultation today. It's time to make things right.

Welcome! You have accomplished the first step in therapy by identifying that you have a need and contacted a professional to begin improving your life! I specialize in individual/ family/group therapy for Deaf/Hard of Hearing, people with disabilities, and hearing individuals and their families. I have been a Sign Language Interpreter for 25 years and decided to join the field of Social Work 9 years ago to be able to conduct therapy, advocate, and assist with policy changes for underserved populations. I further specialize with ADHD/ADD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar, Phobias, Military, etc..

**TELE-THERAPY ONLY** TEXAS and FLORIDA** VIDEO or PHONE Stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Having trouble dealing with life's current struggles, or having relationship conflict you need an outside point of view for relief? I work with individuals, couples, or families that need that extra hand in working through a life transition with healthy coping skills.

Do you sometimes find yourself feeling overwhelmed with life? Or relationships? Or circumstances? I can offer you a fresh perspective through my creative counseling approach. I specialize in premarital and marriage counseling as well as helping adolescence and adults through trauma, transitions, grief, and personal development.

Are your fears keeping you from reaching your highest potential? Are you struggling with frightening, intrusive thoughts? Do you feel overwhelmed and tired of carrying a heavy burden alone? Fears can cause us a great deal of pain. Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional if you have the right mindset. Whether you struggle with emotional distress or are interested in personal growth, using evidence-based practices, I will guide you on a path of problem exploration and assist you in eliciting your own solutions and overcoming fears that have held you back. Let me guide you on a journey of recovery.

Life can be so tough. Even when we want to live our best lives and thrive, sometimes it can just feel impossible to see the way to get there. When we've done the best we can and things still aren't working the way we want them to, that's when it's time to reach out and get help. As a therapist, it's my job to come along beside you, work with you to get really clear about all aspects of what is going on in the here and now, help you figure out where it is you would like to be instead, and walk with you from point A to point B.

Welcome! Evening appointments available now. Ms. Miller provides counseling to adolescents, adults, and families. She is compassionate, cares about your healing process and wants to see you succeed. Using a person centered approach incorporating various techniques she focuses on your individual needs and works with you to both develop and achieve your goals.