Christian Therapists in Pensacola, FL
My heart is to serve those struggling with depression, anxiety and OCD. Having a desire to address these issues takes a lot of courage. Researching a therapist already speaks volumes of your resolve. My goal is to highlight strengths already present and work with clients to access these more readily. If your goal is to live a more fully engaging life, despite it's challenges and curveballs, I'm the therapist for you.
My heart is to serve those struggling with depression, anxiety and OCD. Having a desire to address these issues takes a lot of courage. Researching a therapist already speaks volumes of your resolve. My goal is to highlight strengths already present and work with clients to access these more readily. If your goal is to live a more fully engaging life, despite it's challenges and curveballs, I'm the therapist for you.
She holds a bachelors degree in interdisciplinary studies and a minor in Christian counseling.
Kimberly is a Certified Trauma Professional certified in EMDR (eye movement desensitization repossessing), Level 1 Gottman Trained, pre-marital counselor and tech addiction, cultivating a safe, warm environment for those experiencing life’s most challenging and vulnerable situations, allowing free expression of their thoughts and feelings.
She holds a bachelors degree in interdisciplinary studies and a minor in Christian counseling.
Kimberly is a Certified Trauma Professional certified in EMDR (eye movement desensitization repossessing), Level 1 Gottman Trained, pre-marital counselor and tech addiction, cultivating a safe, warm environment for those experiencing life’s most challenging and vulnerable situations, allowing free expression of their thoughts and feelings.
Sometimes we find ourselves standing in the midst of a season we never would have chosen. We could be healing an unresolved trauma, grieving someone we love, navigating a life transition, questioning our self-worth, or watching our child struggle in ways we don’t fully understand.
One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is that healing is rarely about returning to who you once were. More often, it is about discovering who you are becoming.
Sometimes we find ourselves standing in the midst of a season we never would have chosen. We could be healing an unresolved trauma, grieving someone we love, navigating a life transition, questioning our self-worth, or watching our child struggle in ways we don’t fully understand.
One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is that healing is rarely about returning to who you once were. More often, it is about discovering who you are becoming.
Your mind is a racing machine that you can't seem to turn off! Scary and bothersome thoughts keep popping in your mind! You try to block them but they keep comping back. You can't be fully present or really enjoy yourself because they are so loud so often! Simple tasks now take forever because you battle the urge to check or repeat things over and over. You are embarrassed that people may think you're weird! But they just don't understand what it's like to think things you don't want to think and do things you know don't always make sense. You just want the thoughts and worries to stop so you can feel like yourself again.
Your mind is a racing machine that you can't seem to turn off! Scary and bothersome thoughts keep popping in your mind! You try to block them but they keep comping back. You can't be fully present or really enjoy yourself because they are so loud so often! Simple tasks now take forever because you battle the urge to check or repeat things over and over. You are embarrassed that people may think you're weird! But they just don't understand what it's like to think things you don't want to think and do things you know don't always make sense. You just want the thoughts and worries to stop so you can feel like yourself again.
During my time overseas, I was able to invest in the local community through education, mentorship, leadership roles, Biblical guidance, marriage and family support, and parenting seminars.
I value a holistic approach to treatment with the belief that “one size does not fit all” and each person has unique challenges and needs. I am especially interested in helping individuals heal from trauma and supporting them as they create new stories for their lives by drawing on individuals’ strengths and support systems.
During my time overseas, I was able to invest in the local community through education, mentorship, leadership roles, Biblical guidance, marriage and family support, and parenting seminars.
I value a holistic approach to treatment with the belief that “one size does not fit all” and each person has unique challenges and needs. I am especially interested in helping individuals heal from trauma and supporting them as they create new stories for their lives by drawing on individuals’ strengths and support systems.
I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted without judgment. I aim to create a space where you can show up as you are, while also feeling supported to grow in meaningful ways. I have experience working with individuals navigating trauma, substance use, life transitions, relationship challenges, and patterns that no longer feel aligned with who they want to be. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected internally. My approach is collaborative, open-minded, and grounded in both compassion and honesty.
I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted without judgment. I aim to create a space where you can show up as you are, while also feeling supported to grow in meaningful ways. I have experience working with individuals navigating trauma, substance use, life transitions, relationship challenges, and patterns that no longer feel aligned with who they want to be. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected internally. My approach is collaborative, open-minded, and grounded in both compassion and honesty.
Hi, I’m Dr. AnnMarie Whithed, a licensed psychologist with over 17 years of experience as a trauma therapist helping adults find relief and rebuild their lives.If you're struggling with PTSD or C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, or difficult life transitions, you don’t have to face it alone. These challenges can deeply affect your work, relationships, self-worth, and sense of peace. I specialize in supporting individuals ready to heal from painful past experiences and create healthier, more fulfilling futures.
Hi, I’m Dr. AnnMarie Whithed, a licensed psychologist with over 17 years of experience as a trauma therapist helping adults find relief and rebuild their lives.If you're struggling with PTSD or C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, or difficult life transitions, you don’t have to face it alone. These challenges can deeply affect your work, relationships, self-worth, and sense of peace. I specialize in supporting individuals ready to heal from painful past experiences and create healthier, more fulfilling futures.
You have read the books, listened to the podcasts, and maybe even done therapy before, yet something still feels off. You are smart and self-aware, but awareness hasn't brought peace. That is where the deeper work begins. I’m EMDR certified and a Level 3 Certified Therapist in Internal Family Systems (IFS), helping people heal patterns, not just talk about them. My clients are done with surface fixes; they want real freedom and clarity. Together we will work to help calm the inner noise, meet parts of you with compassion, curiosity, and clarity, and help you finally feel at home in your own mind and body.
You have read the books, listened to the podcasts, and maybe even done therapy before, yet something still feels off. You are smart and self-aware, but awareness hasn't brought peace. That is where the deeper work begins. I’m EMDR certified and a Level 3 Certified Therapist in Internal Family Systems (IFS), helping people heal patterns, not just talk about them. My clients are done with surface fixes; they want real freedom and clarity. Together we will work to help calm the inner noise, meet parts of you with compassion, curiosity, and clarity, and help you finally feel at home in your own mind and body.
Are you reeling from the pain of infidelity or the discovery of a partner’s secret life? Do you feel stuck in the aftermath of betrayal—grieving, angry, confused, and unsure how to move forward? You're not alone. I specialize in helping individuals and couples recover from the devastation of affairs, sexual addiction, emotional betrayal, and intimacy wounds. Whether you're the betrayed or the one who broke trust, healing is possible.
Are you reeling from the pain of infidelity or the discovery of a partner’s secret life? Do you feel stuck in the aftermath of betrayal—grieving, angry, confused, and unsure how to move forward? You're not alone. I specialize in helping individuals and couples recover from the devastation of affairs, sexual addiction, emotional betrayal, and intimacy wounds. Whether you're the betrayed or the one who broke trust, healing is possible.
Using EMDR, CBT, REBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Christian faith-based support, if you want it, we’ll replace unhelpful patterns with healthier beliefs, emotional balance, and lasting confidence.
You might be a high-functioning adult who still feels weighed down by anxiety, depression, or past experiences that won’t let go. Maybe you’re tired of overthinking, feeling stuck, or carrying self-doubt that affects your relationships and daily life. You want clarity, relief, and a stronger sense of self. Your goal is to understand what’s holding you back, break old patterns, and move toward a more confident, balanced, and purpose-driven life.
Using EMDR, CBT, REBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Christian faith-based support, if you want it, we’ll replace unhelpful patterns with healthier beliefs, emotional balance, and lasting confidence.
You might be a high-functioning adult who still feels weighed down by anxiety, depression, or past experiences that won’t let go. Maybe you’re tired of overthinking, feeling stuck, or carrying self-doubt that affects your relationships and daily life. You want clarity, relief, and a stronger sense of self. Your goal is to understand what’s holding you back, break old patterns, and move toward a more confident, balanced, and purpose-driven life.
Are you a Christian struggling with anxiety, ADHD, or feeling stuck and unsure how to create real, lasting change in your daily life?
I integrate evidence-based therapy with Biblical truth. Using CBT and DBT alongside Scripture, I help clients understand thoughts, regulate emotions, and build practical skills for daily life. Together we identify unhelpful patterns, develop healthier responses, and create lasting change while strengthening faith, decreasing anxiety, and improving focus.
Are you a Christian struggling with anxiety, ADHD, or feeling stuck and unsure how to create real, lasting change in your daily life?
I integrate evidence-based therapy with Biblical truth. Using CBT and DBT alongside Scripture, I help clients understand thoughts, regulate emotions, and build practical skills for daily life. Together we identify unhelpful patterns, develop healthier responses, and create lasting change while strengthening faith, decreasing anxiety, and improving focus.
Did you know that both anxiety and depression are caused by unprocessed emotions? To keep from being overwhelmed by them, we naturally suppress emotions when we do not feel supported enough to face them. The problem is, this genius coping mechanism becomes a pattern that we do not know how to escape and we are left numb, suffering in a life that is bleak, absent of vitality, and so far from all we had imagined it would be. But you know there is more. You see it in the people around you and you want it for yourself. You want to feel the lows AND highs, to see the vibrant color in the world around you, to be your authentic self.
Did you know that both anxiety and depression are caused by unprocessed emotions? To keep from being overwhelmed by them, we naturally suppress emotions when we do not feel supported enough to face them. The problem is, this genius coping mechanism becomes a pattern that we do not know how to escape and we are left numb, suffering in a life that is bleak, absent of vitality, and so far from all we had imagined it would be. But you know there is more. You see it in the people around you and you want it for yourself. You want to feel the lows AND highs, to see the vibrant color in the world around you, to be your authentic self.
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.
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.
My name is Stephen and I am a licensed psychotherapist LCSW. I specialize in working with situational depression (break-ups, loss, trauma) as well as anxiety, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, BPD, and depression. I also specialize in therapy with persons diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, BPD and trauma. You can book with me via my website!
My name is Stephen and I am a licensed psychotherapist LCSW. I specialize in working with situational depression (break-ups, loss, trauma) as well as anxiety, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, BPD, and depression. I also specialize in therapy with persons diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, BPD and trauma. You can book with me via my website!
Life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you stuck or hopeless. The good news is—you don’t have to face them alone. My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth, offering tools, support, and encouragement to help you reach your goals and fulfill your God-given potential. I am bilingual and speak English and Spanish fluently, and I welcome clients who prefer to engage in therapy in either language.
Life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you stuck or hopeless. The good news is—you don’t have to face them alone. My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth, offering tools, support, and encouragement to help you reach your goals and fulfill your God-given potential. I am bilingual and speak English and Spanish fluently, and I welcome clients who prefer to engage in therapy in either language.
Hello, I'm Amber, a dedicated and compassionate trauma-informed therapist committed to providing a safe and empathetic space for individuals on their healing journey. With a background in psychology and extensive training, I bring a holistic approach that integrates psychodynamic, person-centered, mind-body approach, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to support clients in their path to recovery.
Hello, I'm Amber, a dedicated and compassionate trauma-informed therapist committed to providing a safe and empathetic space for individuals on their healing journey. With a background in psychology and extensive training, I bring a holistic approach that integrates psychodynamic, person-centered, mind-body approach, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to support clients in their path to recovery.
Life is tough...and getting tougher. Sometimes, it can be hard to cope. Sometimes, things can feel overwhelming. Sometimes, you feel like you are just barely hanging on. Maybe you have had a lifetime of trauma that has finally caught up with you. Maybe. you are wondering if you or your loved one has Autism or ADHD. Maybe, in the midst of all this, you have lost hope. Maybe, you have even lost you. Wherever you are today, I would like to help. I bring 25 years of counseling experience into each session and I am still learning. I have been successful with trauma treatment in 2-3 sessions and train others.
Life is tough...and getting tougher. Sometimes, it can be hard to cope. Sometimes, things can feel overwhelming. Sometimes, you feel like you are just barely hanging on. Maybe you have had a lifetime of trauma that has finally caught up with you. Maybe. you are wondering if you or your loved one has Autism or ADHD. Maybe, in the midst of all this, you have lost hope. Maybe, you have even lost you. Wherever you are today, I would like to help. I bring 25 years of counseling experience into each session and I am still learning. I have been successful with trauma treatment in 2-3 sessions and train others.
Andrea is a dedicated and licensed therapist with a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges, heal from past experiences, and improve their relationships and overall well-being. Licensed in Florida, Arizona, and Colorado, she brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to supporting lasting and meaningful change.
Specializing in stress and trauma, Andrea uses a range of distress tolerance and emotion regulation strategies to help clients process difficult experiences and regain control of their lives.
Andrea is a dedicated and licensed therapist with a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges, heal from past experiences, and improve their relationships and overall well-being. Licensed in Florida, Arizona, and Colorado, she brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to supporting lasting and meaningful change.
Specializing in stress and trauma, Andrea uses a range of distress tolerance and emotion regulation strategies to help clients process difficult experiences and regain control of their lives.
I've been where you are. I know what it's like for life to turn upside down and not know which direction to move. Recover, regain strength and get back to being you...that's my desire for you and your relationships. Marriage can be challenging, but with the right amount of understanding and coaching, it can also be rewarding. My heart longs to help couples who want to grow together and fully enjoy the marriage they crave in a healthy and sustainable way.
I've been where you are. I know what it's like for life to turn upside down and not know which direction to move. Recover, regain strength and get back to being you...that's my desire for you and your relationships. Marriage can be challenging, but with the right amount of understanding and coaching, it can also be rewarding. My heart longs to help couples who want to grow together and fully enjoy the marriage they crave in a healthy and sustainable way.
Bayou Wellness is an outpatient mental health counseling group in Pensacola, Florida. Please read our therapist bios on our website: www.BayouWellness.Life. We offer both in-office and telehealth therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Our therapists treat a vast array of issues, including addiction, grief, trauma, adjustment issues, marriage and family issues, and disorders of mood, anxiety, and impulse control.
Bayou Wellness is an outpatient mental health counseling group in Pensacola, Florida. Please read our therapist bios on our website: www.BayouWellness.Life. We offer both in-office and telehealth therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Our therapists treat a vast array of issues, including addiction, grief, trauma, adjustment issues, marriage and family issues, and disorders of mood, anxiety, and impulse control.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.