Couples Therapists in Pensacola, FL
Relationships are perhaps one of the most important parts of life.
Therapy can offer a great way to improve our relationship with self, as well as with others. I work with clients to challenge and resolve these issues in many situations. Some of these include struggles with Parenting, ADHD, intimate relationships, family challenges, students with behavioral issues, personal challenges, anxiety and depression.
Relationships are perhaps one of the most important parts of life.
Therapy can offer a great way to improve our relationship with self, as well as with others. I work with clients to challenge and resolve these issues in many situations. Some of these include struggles with Parenting, ADHD, intimate relationships, family challenges, students with behavioral issues, personal challenges, anxiety and depression.
Gender identity, sexuality, trauma and intimacy are deeply personal and often complicated parts of the human experience. Whether you're navigating challenges related to identity, desire, connection, or sexual trauma, our work together can help you feel ready to face this chapter of your life—with gentleness, without shame. So often, sexual issues are rooted in deeper emotional wounds or a disconnection from self or others. Together, we can begin to unpack those layers, working at a pace that feels right for you, to foster healing, self-trust, and a more empowered sense of intimacy.
Gender identity, sexuality, trauma and intimacy are deeply personal and often complicated parts of the human experience. Whether you're navigating challenges related to identity, desire, connection, or sexual trauma, our work together can help you feel ready to face this chapter of your life—with gentleness, without shame. So often, sexual issues are rooted in deeper emotional wounds or a disconnection from self or others. Together, we can begin to unpack those layers, working at a pace that feels right for you, to foster healing, self-trust, and a more empowered sense of intimacy.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pensacola, Florida, since 2008, I have enjoyed working with adults & couples.
Whether you've experienced trauma, struggle with attachment issues, adult parent/child relationship issues, marital or premarital issues or find yourself wrestling with depression, anxiety, stress or relationship issues, know that I'm here to walk alongside you. Creating a warm, inclusive, safe and non judgmental space is of utmost importance to me.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pensacola, Florida, since 2008, I have enjoyed working with adults & couples.
Whether you've experienced trauma, struggle with attachment issues, adult parent/child relationship issues, marital or premarital issues or find yourself wrestling with depression, anxiety, stress or relationship issues, know that I'm here to walk alongside you. Creating a warm, inclusive, safe and non judgmental space is of utmost importance to me.
We offer both in-office and telehealth therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
The collective experience of our team spans a myriad of contexts and settings, including residential, inpatient, outpatient, hospital, juvenile justice, schools, and universities. We also provide counseling supervision for both mental health and social work interns.
We offer both in-office and telehealth therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
The collective experience of our team spans a myriad of contexts and settings, including residential, inpatient, outpatient, hospital, juvenile justice, schools, and universities. We also provide counseling supervision for both mental health and social work interns.
The majority of my experience over the last 16 years has been with couples and individuals, and this is where I find myself to be most successful and happen to find the most enjoyment.
I believe in relationships. Relationships are essential to our everyday lives, and when we have unhealthy relationships we begin to see it affect other areas of our lives. This is why I believe in helping people create positive, healthy relationships, and that includes a healthy relationship with yourself.
The majority of my experience over the last 16 years has been with couples and individuals, and this is where I find myself to be most successful and happen to find the most enjoyment.
I believe in relationships. Relationships are essential to our everyday lives, and when we have unhealthy relationships we begin to see it affect other areas of our lives. This is why I believe in helping people create positive, healthy relationships, and that includes a healthy relationship with yourself.
If you are struggling to cope with relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief and loss, or any overwhelming experience, whether past or present, I can help you navigate a path through the challenges you are facing.
EMDR therapy is based on a model that tells us that our wellbeing depends on how we have been able to process our past life experiences. Research demonstrates that brains are actually rewired during EMDR therapy, with a lasting improvement in a person's perspective on past, present and future life experiences. You may find that EMDR therapy can help you.
If you are struggling to cope with relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief and loss, or any overwhelming experience, whether past or present, I can help you navigate a path through the challenges you are facing.
EMDR therapy is based on a model that tells us that our wellbeing depends on how we have been able to process our past life experiences. Research demonstrates that brains are actually rewired during EMDR therapy, with a lasting improvement in a person's perspective on past, present and future life experiences. You may find that EMDR therapy can help you.
If you’re looking to strengthen your relationships, navigate the complexities of neurodiversity, or build healthier emotional patterns, you’re in the right place.
My counseling and coaching sessions are designed to help you align your actions with your core values and your relationship, career, and financial goals. I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help clients develop resilience, practical skills, and more fulfilling lives.
If you’re looking to strengthen your relationships, navigate the complexities of neurodiversity, or build healthier emotional patterns, you’re in the right place.
My counseling and coaching sessions are designed to help you align your actions with your core values and your relationship, career, and financial goals. I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help clients develop resilience, practical skills, and more fulfilling lives.
I have specialized in working with Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders since the late 1990's and have worked with hundreds of patients, trained other professionals all over the US, and published a range of books on optimal OCD treatment ("The OCD Meditation Book"; "The ERP Cure"). OCD is the result of miscalibrated circuitry in the brain that should be looking for danger, but for those of us with OCD is looking for perfection which it can never find. Having OCD myself I will be able to more quickly understand the way your OCD works and develop a specially tailored plan to get your brain working better.
I have specialized in working with Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders since the late 1990's and have worked with hundreds of patients, trained other professionals all over the US, and published a range of books on optimal OCD treatment ("The OCD Meditation Book"; "The ERP Cure"). OCD is the result of miscalibrated circuitry in the brain that should be looking for danger, but for those of us with OCD is looking for perfection which it can never find. Having OCD myself I will be able to more quickly understand the way your OCD works and develop a specially tailored plan to get your brain working better.
Hi, I’m Brandy, and I want to acknowledge the important step you’re taking by seeking support—for yourself or your loved ones. Prioritizing mental health is a powerful investment, and I’m here to make the process easier and more accessible for you. Following your unique path sometimes means sharing the burden and asking for a little help. I'm already proud of you for taking this first step. Whatever your needs are, I'm confident I can help.
Hi, I’m Brandy, and I want to acknowledge the important step you’re taking by seeking support—for yourself or your loved ones. Prioritizing mental health is a powerful investment, and I’m here to make the process easier and more accessible for you. Following your unique path sometimes means sharing the burden and asking for a little help. I'm already proud of you for taking this first step. Whatever your needs are, I'm confident I can help.
Whatever is bringing you here — exhaustion with everyday life, a heaviness you can't shake, relationships that feel harder than they should, or something you can't quite name yet — I hold space for all of it.
Using an integrative, trauma-informed approach — including CBT, mindfulness, and EFT Tapping — we'll work together to make sense of whatever is weighing on you: emotional struggles, relationships, substance use, grief, and trauma. I offer specialized support for older adults, caregivers navigating dementia or Parkinson's, and therapy fully in Polish.
Whatever is bringing you here — exhaustion with everyday life, a heaviness you can't shake, relationships that feel harder than they should, or something you can't quite name yet — I hold space for all of it.
Using an integrative, trauma-informed approach — including CBT, mindfulness, and EFT Tapping — we'll work together to make sense of whatever is weighing on you: emotional struggles, relationships, substance use, grief, and trauma. I offer specialized support for older adults, caregivers navigating dementia or Parkinson's, and therapy fully in Polish.
Start living your best life, now! I have over 25 years of clinical experience working in the mental health field, healthcare, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private homes. I specialize in serving children, pre-teens, adolescents, and young adults through senior citizens. I offer individual, family, and group counseling sessions.
Start living your best life, now! I have over 25 years of clinical experience working in the mental health field, healthcare, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private homes. I specialize in serving children, pre-teens, adolescents, and young adults through senior citizens. I offer individual, family, and group counseling sessions.
I primarily see adult women with trauma and couples in need of support!
My knowledge and training in Sandtray and EMDR is rare in Pensacola, Fl. I'm passionate about learning and bringing that knowledge to my clients. Using these techniques and more, most of my clients are able to gain deep insight for relief to trauma symptoms such as anxiety, triggers and depression much more quickly than traditional talk therapy provides.
I primarily see adult women with trauma and couples in need of support!
My knowledge and training in Sandtray and EMDR is rare in Pensacola, Fl. I'm passionate about learning and bringing that knowledge to my clients. Using these techniques and more, most of my clients are able to gain deep insight for relief to trauma symptoms such as anxiety, triggers and depression much more quickly than traditional talk therapy provides.
During your first session, we’ll focus on building a trusting, supportive therapeutic relationship.
Hi, I’m Susan—a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Addictions Professional, and Substance Abuse Professional. I hold a master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of West Florida and have been working in the mental health and substance abuse field since 2009 (licensed since 2012).
My approach is grounded in empathy, active listening, and real partnership. I work as hard as you do to help you return to your best self. I believe lasting change happens between sessions—so I give you practical tools and support, but the real healing comes from what you do with them.
During your first session, we’ll focus on building a trusting, supportive therapeutic relationship.
Hi, I’m Susan—a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Addictions Professional, and Substance Abuse Professional. I hold a master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of West Florida and have been working in the mental health and substance abuse field since 2009 (licensed since 2012).
My approach is grounded in empathy, active listening, and real partnership. I work as hard as you do to help you return to your best self. I believe lasting change happens between sessions—so I give you practical tools and support, but the real healing comes from what you do with them.
Are you reeling from the pain of infidelity or the discovery of a partner’s secret life?
I work with:
Betrayed partners struggling with trauma, triggers, anxiety, and isolation
Spouses who’ve had affairs and want to change but don’t know how
Couples navigating disclosure, rebuilding trust, and restoring connection
Those impacted by compulsive sexual behaviors, porn addiction, or emotional affairs
Are you reeling from the pain of infidelity or the discovery of a partner’s secret life?
I work with:
Betrayed partners struggling with trauma, triggers, anxiety, and isolation
Spouses who’ve had affairs and want to change but don’t know how
Couples navigating disclosure, rebuilding trust, and restoring connection
Those impacted by compulsive sexual behaviors, porn addiction, or emotional affairs
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, conflict, or trauma related to their relationships or life circumstances.
Life is tough, but so are you. You just don’t know it yet. You might be dealing with a difficult season in parenting your child or maybe you and your spouse are not getting along. Maybe you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, or just struggling with the general ups and downs of life. Maybe your child is struggling and you don’t know how to help him. That’s where I come in. I’m here to partner with you and lessen the load. I’ll use evidence based interventions and theories to tackle the difficulties you are facing so you can live the life you want. (www.janethomascounseling.com)
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, conflict, or trauma related to their relationships or life circumstances.
Life is tough, but so are you. You just don’t know it yet. You might be dealing with a difficult season in parenting your child or maybe you and your spouse are not getting along. Maybe you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, or just struggling with the general ups and downs of life. Maybe your child is struggling and you don’t know how to help him. That’s where I come in. I’m here to partner with you and lessen the load. I’ll use evidence based interventions and theories to tackle the difficulties you are facing so you can live the life you want. (www.janethomascounseling.com)
I also support clients in building healthier relationships by developing strong boundaries and effective communication skills.
I believe that reaching out for help is an act of strength and a meaningful step toward self-care—so if you’re reading this, you’ve already taken a courageous first step.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 16 years of clinical experience working in diverse settings including the Department of Corrections, residential treatment programs, intensive outpatient behavioral health, addiction and trauma recovery services, and as a Military Family Life Counselor supporting military families.
I also support clients in building healthier relationships by developing strong boundaries and effective communication skills.
I believe that reaching out for help is an act of strength and a meaningful step toward self-care—so if you’re reading this, you’ve already taken a courageous first step.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 16 years of clinical experience working in diverse settings including the Department of Corrections, residential treatment programs, intensive outpatient behavioral health, addiction and trauma recovery services, and as a Military Family Life Counselor supporting military families.
As a therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complexities of trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationships, and anger.
I use ACT, CBT, DBT, and Reality Therapy to help clients better understand themselves, while also learning practical tools they can actually use in everyday life. I believe therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or overly clinical — I use humor and honest conversation to help people feel connected and safe enough to do meaningful work.
As a therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complexities of trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationships, and anger.
I use ACT, CBT, DBT, and Reality Therapy to help clients better understand themselves, while also learning practical tools they can actually use in everyday life. I believe therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or overly clinical — I use humor and honest conversation to help people feel connected and safe enough to do meaningful work.
I work with clients who may be struggling with themselves or within a relationship.
Are you struggling and need a confident counselor to help you or your family? I help clients from 6 and up. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, negative thoughts, depression, family issues, stress, and more. I rely on behavior therapy and other evidence based modalities that actually work to help people change and feel good about themselves.
I work with clients who may be struggling with themselves or within a relationship.
Are you struggling and need a confident counselor to help you or your family? I help clients from 6 and up. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, negative thoughts, depression, family issues, stress, and more. I rely on behavior therapy and other evidence based modalities that actually work to help people change and feel good about themselves.
Would you like to feel empowered by your emotional experience - rather than overwhelmed by it? The therapeutic experience can help you befriend and understand your emotions, allowing you to liberate yourself from stuck feelings & patterns of avoidance. Sometimes we experience great discomfort in order to motivate us to make healthy changes & reach out for support. You do not have to face life's challenges alone. Healing is always available to us, we can learn to kindly step out of our own way and receive it. Taking the first step in exploring mental health options is a great start - don't stop here, healing is waiting.
Would you like to feel empowered by your emotional experience - rather than overwhelmed by it? The therapeutic experience can help you befriend and understand your emotions, allowing you to liberate yourself from stuck feelings & patterns of avoidance. Sometimes we experience great discomfort in order to motivate us to make healthy changes & reach out for support. You do not have to face life's challenges alone. Healing is always available to us, we can learn to kindly step out of our own way and receive it. Taking the first step in exploring mental health options is a great start - don't stop here, healing is waiting.
Mary Jane Montanari
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, NCC
1 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32504
You might notice yourself caught in difficult thoughts, feeling stuck with no direction, or worrying about your relationships.
I have primarily worked with adolescents, adults, and Veterans navigating anxiety, depression, self-injurious behavior, trauma, vocational, and relationship/attachment concerns.
You might notice yourself caught in difficult thoughts, feeling stuck with no direction, or worrying about your relationships.
I have primarily worked with adolescents, adults, and Veterans navigating anxiety, depression, self-injurious behavior, trauma, vocational, and relationship/attachment concerns.
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FAQ - About Couples Therapy
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.