Family Therapists in Pensacola, FL
I have special interest in supporting women and families who are dealing with pregnancy or infant loss - a profoundly painful and isolating experience which brings a grief that feels impossible to put into words.
I help people who feel overwhelmed by the mental load of life — the planners, the caregivers, the high-functioning adults who look like they have it all together on the surface, but feel anxious or exhausted underneath.
Whether you’re navigating grief, burnout, parenting stress, relationship challenges, or a major life transition, you deserve a space where you don’t have to hold everything by yourself.
I also work with adults diagnosed with ADHD later in life who are learning to understand their brains with more compassion instead of criticism.
I have special interest in supporting women and families who are dealing with pregnancy or infant loss - a profoundly painful and isolating experience which brings a grief that feels impossible to put into words.
I help people who feel overwhelmed by the mental load of life — the planners, the caregivers, the high-functioning adults who look like they have it all together on the surface, but feel anxious or exhausted underneath.
Whether you’re navigating grief, burnout, parenting stress, relationship challenges, or a major life transition, you deserve a space where you don’t have to hold everything by yourself.
I also work with adults diagnosed with ADHD later in life who are learning to understand their brains with more compassion instead of criticism.
Welcome, my name is Amy Gokey, LMHC. With over 18 years of experience, my passion is helping people create change in their lives. I enjoy working with people struggling with anxiety, grief, depression, past trauma, or relationships issues. I utilize approaches from interpersonal process, attachment theory and cognitive behavioral therapy to help you identify and work towards making achievable steps in your healing and recovery. I tend to be direct, yet compassionate during the therapy process.
Welcome, my name is Amy Gokey, LMHC. With over 18 years of experience, my passion is helping people create change in their lives. I enjoy working with people struggling with anxiety, grief, depression, past trauma, or relationships issues. I utilize approaches from interpersonal process, attachment theory and cognitive behavioral therapy to help you identify and work towards making achievable steps in your healing and recovery. I tend to be direct, yet compassionate during the therapy process.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck—like you’re trying to manage too much on your own—you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me wanting relief from stress, trauma, or emotional pain, but also wanting to rediscover a sense of peace, confidence, and control. Whether you’re a parent seeking support for your child, a teen trying to navigate big emotions, or an adult working through life transitions or trauma, I’m here to walk alongside you in that journey.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck—like you’re trying to manage too much on your own—you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me wanting relief from stress, trauma, or emotional pain, but also wanting to rediscover a sense of peace, confidence, and control. Whether you’re a parent seeking support for your child, a teen trying to navigate big emotions, or an adult working through life transitions or trauma, I’m here to walk alongside you in that journey.
Having worked in healthcare for 15 years, I have a vast array of experience counseling patients, families, and medical professionals.
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.
Having worked in healthcare for 15 years, I have a vast array of experience counseling patients, families, and medical professionals.
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.
I work with Youth on Anger Management •Anxiety •Behavioral Issues • Bullying •Depression •Emotional Disturbance • Family Conflict •Grief • Peer Relationships •Relationship Issues •Self Esteem and Trauma .
My goal is to provide a safe, therapeutic environment, where clients can share their innermost struggles and challenges without feeling judged or criticized. Therapy is an avenue to address the challenges in life that sometimes seem unmanageable. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship, based on genuine acceptance and unconditional positive regard, can be the pathway for change to occur. I work with individuals, adults, and teens on a variety of issues and disorders including but not limited to depression, anxiety, parenting issues, abuse, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, life cycle transitions, and substance abuse.
I work with Youth on Anger Management •Anxiety •Behavioral Issues • Bullying •Depression •Emotional Disturbance • Family Conflict •Grief • Peer Relationships •Relationship Issues •Self Esteem and Trauma .
My goal is to provide a safe, therapeutic environment, where clients can share their innermost struggles and challenges without feeling judged or criticized. Therapy is an avenue to address the challenges in life that sometimes seem unmanageable. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship, based on genuine acceptance and unconditional positive regard, can be the pathway for change to occur. I work with individuals, adults, and teens on a variety of issues and disorders including but not limited to depression, anxiety, parenting issues, abuse, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, life cycle transitions, and substance abuse.
First and foremost, I am a wife and mother. I have real life experiences that can relate to people. I have been treating clients for 25 years. I use real life, practical coping skills to help clients in real life situations. I have worked in community based centers, schools and therapeutic individual settings. These experiences allow me to have a clear, rounded understanding of people and their life situations.
First and foremost, I am a wife and mother. I have real life experiences that can relate to people. I have been treating clients for 25 years. I use real life, practical coping skills to help clients in real life situations. I have worked in community based centers, schools and therapeutic individual settings. These experiences allow me to have a clear, rounded understanding of people and their life situations.
I’m EMDR certified and a Level 3 Certified Therapist in Internal Family Systems (IFS), helping people heal patterns, not just talk about them.
I help people stop fighting themselves and start understanding themselves. Whether you’re healing trauma, recovering from narcissistic abuse, managing anxiety, or untangling old family patterns, I use EMDR, IFS, and trauma-informed care to help you move from surviving to genuinely living an authentic life.
I’m EMDR certified and a Level 3 Certified Therapist in Internal Family Systems (IFS), helping people heal patterns, not just talk about them.
I help people stop fighting themselves and start understanding themselves. Whether you’re healing trauma, recovering from narcissistic abuse, managing anxiety, or untangling old family patterns, I use EMDR, IFS, and trauma-informed care to help you move from surviving to genuinely living an authentic life.
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.
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.
For each child and family, I use a very individualized approach.
Currently accepting new clients. You may feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, OCD, trauma, anger, ADHD, grief, or self-doubt — reacting quickly, struggling to focus, or feeling disconnected from your confidence and sense of control. Many clients come in exhausted from repeating the same patterns and unsure how to move forward. I work with individuals across Dripping Springs and Hays County who want practical support and meaningful, lasting change.
For each child and family, I use a very individualized approach.
Currently accepting new clients. You may feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, OCD, trauma, anger, ADHD, grief, or self-doubt — reacting quickly, struggling to focus, or feeling disconnected from your confidence and sense of control. Many clients come in exhausted from repeating the same patterns and unsure how to move forward. I work with individuals across Dripping Springs and Hays County who want practical support and meaningful, lasting change.
I provide therapy for children, adolescents and adults in either individual or family sessions, as well as marital/relationship therapy.
I treat clients starting at age 3 and up for the following:
ADD/ADHD; depression; anxiety; psychological issues with chronic medical problems; adolescent issues; marital/relationship therapy; past sexual abuse and grief. I also provide any testing needed for the above issues.
I provide therapy for children, adolescents and adults in either individual or family sessions, as well as marital/relationship therapy.
I treat clients starting at age 3 and up for the following:
ADD/ADHD; depression; anxiety; psychological issues with chronic medical problems; adolescent issues; marital/relationship therapy; past sexual abuse and grief. I also provide any testing needed for the above issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Trauma Professional. I have over 10 years post-Master's experience working with adolescents and adults in various settings such as schools, hospitals, and shelters. I currently work in private practice with ages 10+ and I can help with you or your adolescent with issues such as trauma recovery, stress/anxiety, depression, self-esteem, periods of transitions, and generally feeling “stuck”. I believe that you already have the answers you need within you. I partner with clients to uncover their most authentic self so they can stop merely existing in life and begin to thrive!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Trauma Professional. I have over 10 years post-Master's experience working with adolescents and adults in various settings such as schools, hospitals, and shelters. I currently work in private practice with ages 10+ and I can help with you or your adolescent with issues such as trauma recovery, stress/anxiety, depression, self-esteem, periods of transitions, and generally feeling “stuck”. I believe that you already have the answers you need within you. I partner with clients to uncover their most authentic self so they can stop merely existing in life and begin to thrive!
Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage.
Are you having issues with anger, depression, anxiety or grief? Are you and a significant other having relationship problems? Therapy can help start the healing. Would you like a supportive, confidential environment where you can discuss these issues? Together we can learn coping skills to help you be happier and more fulfilled. I am here to listen and to share effective techniques that can help you to enhance your relationships and to help you to achieve the life of peace that you are searching for. Individuals and couples are welcome.
Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage.
Are you having issues with anger, depression, anxiety or grief? Are you and a significant other having relationship problems? Therapy can help start the healing. Would you like a supportive, confidential environment where you can discuss these issues? Together we can learn coping skills to help you be happier and more fulfilled. I am here to listen and to share effective techniques that can help you to enhance your relationships and to help you to achieve the life of peace that you are searching for. Individuals and couples are welcome.
Many of the struggles I see stem from unresolved past experiences or family patterns, which can lead to buried feelings, fear of abandonment, people-pleasing, and difficulties in relationships.
Hello! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and owner of Blue Angel Counseling. Before becoming a therapist, I served 20 years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. Today, I bring that same dedication and sense of service to my work with clients. For over 15 years, I’ve helped people navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and career transitions. My approach blends evidence-based methods—such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)—tailored to each person’s needs.
Many of the struggles I see stem from unresolved past experiences or family patterns, which can lead to buried feelings, fear of abandonment, people-pleasing, and difficulties in relationships.
Hello! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and owner of Blue Angel Counseling. Before becoming a therapist, I served 20 years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. Today, I bring that same dedication and sense of service to my work with clients. For over 15 years, I’ve helped people navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and career transitions. My approach blends evidence-based methods—such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)—tailored to each person’s needs.
I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with insight, care, and effective psychological techniques for meaningful change.
I use a variety of evidence-based techniques, with an emphasis on behavioral therapy. My role is to assess patterns, provide clinical insight, and guide clients toward effective strategies that support meaningful and lasting change.
I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with insight, care, and effective psychological techniques for meaningful change.
I use a variety of evidence-based techniques, with an emphasis on behavioral therapy. My role is to assess patterns, provide clinical insight, and guide clients toward effective strategies that support meaningful and lasting change.
Men struggling with anger, relationships, or court-related issues.
You're not alone, and change is within reach!
As one of the few male therapists in the area, I believe in innovative techniques tailored to help individuals and couples navigate life's challenges. Whether it's overcoming addiction, resolving interpersonal conflicts, or achieving a healthier work-life balance, I'm here.
Struggling to balance work and & life? Or perhaps battling the grip of addiction? Set up an appointment to discuss.
Join our FREE Anger Management Group every Wednesday evening from 5:30-7pm—open to all newcomers!
Men struggling with anger, relationships, or court-related issues.
You're not alone, and change is within reach!
As one of the few male therapists in the area, I believe in innovative techniques tailored to help individuals and couples navigate life's challenges. Whether it's overcoming addiction, resolving interpersonal conflicts, or achieving a healthier work-life balance, I'm here.
Struggling to balance work and & life? Or perhaps battling the grip of addiction? Set up an appointment to discuss.
Join our FREE Anger Management Group every Wednesday evening from 5:30-7pm—open to all newcomers!
With the right tools and support I believe you can overcome just about any challenge and create the life you've always wanted. My approach uses traditional therapeutic methods enhanced with a variety of music, art and animal assisted techniques in a private, relaxing environment. Most importantly, I treat all clients with the utmost respect and care they deserve. I offer after hours and weekend appointments and new clients are always welcome.
With the right tools and support I believe you can overcome just about any challenge and create the life you've always wanted. My approach uses traditional therapeutic methods enhanced with a variety of music, art and animal assisted techniques in a private, relaxing environment. Most importantly, I treat all clients with the utmost respect and care they deserve. I offer after hours and weekend appointments and new clients are always welcome.
My core values are genuineness, compassion, integrity, and autonomy. It is very important to me to provide a warm, welcoming space. For newbies, it can be scary to deeply open up to a stranger if they have never been to therapy. Others who have worked with therapists before might be reluctant to start again after they used to have an amazing therapist or try again if they had previously been disappointed. While I cannot promise that you and I will be a perfect fit, if you have browsed my page and feel inclined to schedule or request a phone call, I can promise that I will always do my best, be transparent, and focused on YOUR needs.
My core values are genuineness, compassion, integrity, and autonomy. It is very important to me to provide a warm, welcoming space. For newbies, it can be scary to deeply open up to a stranger if they have never been to therapy. Others who have worked with therapists before might be reluctant to start again after they used to have an amazing therapist or try again if they had previously been disappointed. While I cannot promise that you and I will be a perfect fit, if you have browsed my page and feel inclined to schedule or request a phone call, I can promise that I will always do my best, be transparent, and focused on YOUR needs.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or sad? Are you having relationship issues? If you are, it is time to receive the help you deserve and bring peace of mind into your daily life. I can help you get through this hard time in your life so that you can be happy and healthy. You don't have to do this alone or rely on people who do not understand. I am a welcoming and caring therapist that will respect and empathize with what you are going through, without any judgements.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or sad? Are you having relationship issues? If you are, it is time to receive the help you deserve and bring peace of mind into your daily life. I can help you get through this hard time in your life so that you can be happy and healthy. You don't have to do this alone or rely on people who do not understand. I am a welcoming and caring therapist that will respect and empathize with what you are going through, without any judgements.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults.
Hello, and a warm welcome! Whether you need a space to process your worries, develop new coping skills, or make life changes, therapy is a great resource. My goal is to provide support for you to feel empowered, affirmed, and overall better. I focus on listening to your unique needs and letting you set the tone for your desired outcomes. Together, we can assess, plan, and implement changes to assist you in your unique journey. To schedule a consultation, click on my website and on the right hand side, choose a time that works for you. I currently have openings!
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults.
Hello, and a warm welcome! Whether you need a space to process your worries, develop new coping skills, or make life changes, therapy is a great resource. My goal is to provide support for you to feel empowered, affirmed, and overall better. I focus on listening to your unique needs and letting you set the tone for your desired outcomes. Together, we can assess, plan, and implement changes to assist you in your unique journey. To schedule a consultation, click on my website and on the right hand side, choose a time that works for you. I currently have openings!
Are you struggling and need a confident counselor to help you or your family?
I help clients develop real world strategies so that they can navigate life’s challenges through a supportive, direct and empathetic approach.
I am known to make my clients feel at ease and heard. It is important to me that my clients feel valued and understood.
Are you struggling and need a confident counselor to help you or your family?
I help clients develop real world strategies so that they can navigate life’s challenges through a supportive, direct and empathetic approach.
I am known to make my clients feel at ease and heard. It is important to me that my clients feel valued and understood.
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FAQ - About Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.