Therapists in Pensacola, FL
Cathleen Campion
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked extensively with individuals who have experienced trauma, have challenging behavior, need help understanding their mental health and learning how to manage their symptoms. I have years of experience working in-patient with children and adults; counseling outpatient adults, children, and families; and leading groups for all ages. I am passionate about helping my clients work through the challenges associated, not only with extraordinary external stressors, but also the day-to-day difficulties that come along with growing, changing, gaining independence, and navigating the various phases of self-discovery.
Mark R Odell
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, CPO, USN, Retired
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor located in Pensacola, Florida. I primarily provide individual counseling services to adults. As a 20-year U.S Navy veteran, I am passionate about helping our military, veterans, law enforcement, and other emergency first-responders.
Shahana Hanley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RYT500 , ERYT200
Verified
Verified
Therapy begins with a faith that you came by your struggles honestly in an effort to protect yourself and make sense of the world. My specialty is helping people recover from narcissistic, physical, sexual, emotional, and spiritual abuse. In addition, I provide treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, military family stressors and veteran transitions into the civilian sector. My hope is to provide you with an opportunity to disentangle from suffering and aide you in improving your quality of life, increase your satisfaction within relationships, and enhance your self-worth.
Not accepting new clients
Lon Prater
Counselor, LMHC, USN Ret
Verified
Verified
You lost something important to you and your world has never been the same. Maybe you know exactly what happened. Maybe it happened so long ago, you can't remember the details. Either way, you're haunted by the ghost of a better life. It always seems to be just out of reach. You spend your days treading water in a sea of loneliness and autopilot, your nights drowning in waves of anxiety, regret and remorse. Something needs to change, you can feel it in your bones. But every time you start to make progress, things fall apart. Sometimes you wonder if you're doomed to feel this miserable and broken for the rest of your life.
Waitlist for new clients
Virginia Walls
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Being a counselor is a great privilege! I enjoy walking with people through some of the darkest times of their lives as they move forward to reaching their goals. The environment of the client-therapist relationship is unique and powerful. Within this context, growth is contagious. It's amazing to watch people say things like "I finally know and like myself" and feel that they no longer feel "stuck" or full of confusion or regrets. In order to be engaged in this process, I believe in being genuine, caring, and straight-forward.
Not accepting new clients
Denise M Amick
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Have a feeling there is a disconnect in your life? Experiences such as overwhelm, helplessness, over-thinking things, over-reacting in situations, relationship strain, mentally beating yourself up, or physical symptoms like recurrent headaches, stomachaches, or a rundown immune system are often signs that we are cut off from our highest self, the healthiest version of ourself. Trauma, in its many forms, can do this to us. It can hijack our nervous system so we respond to life in ways that do not support mental or physical wellbeing for us or our relationships. I want to help you heal and take back control of your life.
Mark D. Ruiz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My goals in practicing psychology are to help you narrow your focus, set strong goals, and deal more practically with life’s barriers. This can be an intimidating process, which is why I use humor - with a dash of hope - as essential tools. I am skilled in individual and family interventions, executive and consultative coaching, and therapeutic strategies including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution focused therapies. My experience in medical and rehabilitation settings, including private and veterans hospitals, helped me hone these skills for work with clients from all walks of life.
Not accepting new clients
Donna L Watson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending" - Maria Robinson. Are you allowing events in your past to define the person you are today? Choosing a different ending to a story that began years ago can impact your self-image and quality of life. You can learn to let go of painful experiences, discover inner qualities, and move confidently towards creating that new ending. My focus is on working together with you to find your inner strength and empower you to have courage to move forward in your life.
Lisa Ann Poissant
Counselor, LMHC, GC-C
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified in Grief & Loss with over 8 years of experience working with couples, families and individuals. I strive to provide compassionate, effective and evidence-based clinical psychotherapy and counseling services to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, with the goal of maximizing personal potential and increasing resilience in the face of adversity. Family, relationships, jobs, school, illness, kids, life changes, STRESS! Even the smallest daily stressors can pile up until you feel completely overwhelmed.
Amy L Coates
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCTP-2
Verified
Verified
When life seems confusing or just too much, it's good to have someone to talk to for comfort, relief, or to just ask the hard questions. If you struggle with anxiety or depression I invite you to come sit for awhile, unburden, and learn how to approach those tough emotions using interventions that are going to best assist you and your needs.
Elise Lovelace
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, CAP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Live better. Transform yourself. Heal emotional pain. Find your purpose. Discover solutions. Implement changes. Explore underlying stuck points. Move from stuck to action. Gain insight. Increase your clarity. Elise is an individual, couples, and family therapist in Pensacola, Florida. She provides a safe, comfortable space to help you meet your mental and emotional goals. Her approach to therapy is collaborative, active, and supportive.
Gwendolyn M Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hi If you are a person looking for help with Relationships, Marriage, Addiction, Depression or Anxiety and you are ready and willing to do the work I would like to help you. If you have decided you want something different and better, I would like to help you. If you have decided you want to find happiness within and be your best self, I would like to help you. The reward of a happier, more fulfilling life at the end of this journey far outweighs your struggles and the work it takes to become your best self. I want to reassure you that people do heal and I want to assist you in creating your success story.
Christian R Komor
Psychologist, PsyD, R, Komor
Verified
Verified
I have specialized in working with Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders since the 1990's and have worked with hundreds of patients, trained more professionals than anyone else to date in the US, and published a variety of books on optimal OCD treatment (including the OCD Meditation Book; Amazon.com). As a genetically-determined brain disorder it is difficult to make progress working on OCD alone or without a consistent strategy. Having OCD myself I will be able to quickly understand the way your OCD works and develop a specially tailored plan to get your brain working better.
Kimberly Bowens
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Sometimes in our lives we encounter experiences that may be overwhelming, traumatic, or indescribable. At other times, things may be going well, but we could still benefit from having a sounding board & someone to put things in perspective. Even when we have no complaints with how things are, there is always an opportunity for growth, always an opportunity for an enriching experience. I focus on promoting mental health & provide a variety of services. Contact me to begin your journey to being fulfilled.
Cynthia Marie Skoros
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
As a Counselor I am humbled to be a part of my client's journey to emotional health. Helping clients find their path in life and living an abundant life is not only my profession but also my passion.
Susan A Dawson
Counselor, MA, LHMC, CAP, SAP, QS
Verified
Verified
We understand that there are as many reasons to enter into the counseling process as there are clients. Whether you are suffering with depression, anxiety, or your coping methods (alcohol, drugs, food, shopping, sex, or any other addictive substance) have complicated your situation more than you thought possible, we are here to help you work through life's difficulties. Keep in mind however, that real solution is only possible if you are open, honest, and determined.
Dawn Nicholson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Do you feel sad, overwhelmed, or stuck? Facing a difficult life transition? Or maybe you're struggling in your relationship? The circumstances of life can leave us feeling alone and uncertain of what lies ahead. My passion is helping individuals take their power back. I will guide you as you learn to identify patterns, overcome obstacles and recognize your innate gifts. I provide a safe place for clients to share their story while feeling seen, heard, and understood.
Sarah Ashton Morrell
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
Starting your mental health journey can be overwhelming. Sometimes it is a struggle to know where to begin or find the words to describe how you feel. We can tuck trauma away like a book on a bookshelf waiting to be picked up and read. Trauma is not always associated with war. It can be something that can be seen as seemingly small, like growing up in a lonely household, or it can be seen in surviving a car accident. Wherever you are in your life, whether it is struggling to begin a new career, having a major life event, or maybe it is time to address your social anxiety, I would be honored to extend a helping hand.
Dr. Kim Conradson
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
"Therapy Services You Can Count On". Together we will establish useful strategies to empower you to reach your full potential and recognize your worth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of presenting concerns including issues related to anxiety, depression, mood disorders, managing ADHD, healing past childhood trauma, grief/loss resolution, low self-esteem, anger/stress management, chemical dependency and co-dependency, and interpersonal conflicts. I also work with couples and families in developing effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
Dr. Jacqueline Clarke Jemmott
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MCAP, BC-TMH
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Hello, congrats on taking the first step in your journey to renew your life and/or relationship with wellness! No matter the challenges, there is an array of hope to rejuvenate plus reignite your strength and dream to live the life you desire. Together we can make it happen, through engaging in strength-based collaborative therapy. I am a Licensed and Board Certified Telemental Health provider, credentialed to offer traditional mental health and/or behavioral health therapy using computer video and/or telephone counseling. I look forward to hear and begin working with you in achieving your wellness goals.
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What type of Pensacola mental health professional is right for me?
While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. It is important to seek someone who practices evidence-based therapy, meaning one or more forms of treatment that have been scientifically evaluated and tested, and demonstrate consistent improvement for a majority of patients.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
How to find a therapist in Pensacola?
When looking to find a therapist, it is certainly important to consider training and credentials. Studies also indicate that the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship the client develops with the therapist, is an important factor in their ability to work together to achieve the client’s goals.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Understanding cost and insurance coverage is an important concern for many people. With some basic research and conversations with prospective therapists, you should be able to have a good understanding of the best way to afford therapy.