Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Pensacola, FL
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.
I integrate evidence-based practices to help you build practical tools while also exploring the deeper roots of your experiences.
In addition to my clinical work, I’ve led treatment programs in both residential and outpatient settings, which has strengthened my ability to support clients with complex needs and a wide range of experiences.
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.
I integrate evidence-based practices to help you build practical tools while also exploring the deeper roots of your experiences.
In addition to my clinical work, I’ve led treatment programs in both residential and outpatient settings, which has strengthened my ability to support clients with complex needs and a wide range of experiences.
I specialize in trauma-informed care using EMDR, CBT, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Based Interventions, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Pensacola Individual, Couple's, and Family Therapist. Therapist trained in EMDR, CBT, IFS, Mindfulness Practices, and Gottman Method for couples.
It is our most challenging seasons that usher in the deepest healing. When life gets hard it is easy to feel stuck and challenging to feel hopeful. I am here to guide you along your journey of healing. I provide holistic therapy to couples and individuals. My therapy practice is both heart and research guided. All good therapy starts with trust and safety. From there we can determine the best way for you to achieve your goals both as an individual and couple.
I specialize in trauma-informed care using EMDR, CBT, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Based Interventions, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Pensacola Individual, Couple's, and Family Therapist. Therapist trained in EMDR, CBT, IFS, Mindfulness Practices, and Gottman Method for couples.
It is our most challenging seasons that usher in the deepest healing. When life gets hard it is easy to feel stuck and challenging to feel hopeful. I am here to guide you along your journey of healing. I provide holistic therapy to couples and individuals. My therapy practice is both heart and research guided. All good therapy starts with trust and safety. From there we can determine the best way for you to achieve your goals both as an individual and couple.
Holiday Whisenant, LMHC, MCAP, is a licensed mental health counselor and master’s level certified addictions professional with over fifteen years of diverse clinical experience in mental health and substance use disorders helping individuals and their families in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Holiday Whisenant, LMHC, MCAP, is a licensed mental health counselor and master’s level certified addictions professional with over fifteen years of diverse clinical experience in mental health and substance use disorders helping individuals and their families in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
I am passionate about helping people of all ages get past their past, and into living a life that is meaningful and fulfilling in the present. 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. Our relationship in therapy provides a workspace in which you and I can partner to address ineffective behaviors and habits, explore difficult thoughts and feelings, and find some clarity about beliefs regarding yourself and your future.
I am passionate about helping people of all ages get past their past, and into living a life that is meaningful and fulfilling in the present. 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. Our relationship in therapy provides a workspace in which you and I can partner to address ineffective behaviors and habits, explore difficult thoughts and feelings, and find some clarity about beliefs regarding yourself and your future.
Through skills training you can learn to find balance in your life, and with EMDR you can heal from trauma and attachment wounds that may be a source of confusion, conflict and pain.
Relationship difficulties, intense emotions, anxiety, stress and depression - these are issues that many face each day. If you are struggling, know that you are not alone and that you are stronger and wiser than you likely feel. Pain is inevitable in life, but we can learn from our experiences, adapt and create a life that is more peaceful and enjoyable. I want to provide a safe space for you to talk about your current and past experiences, to express the thoughts and feelings you are struggling with and to feel inspired and empowered to continue working on yourself and improving your life.
Through skills training you can learn to find balance in your life, and with EMDR you can heal from trauma and attachment wounds that may be a source of confusion, conflict and pain.
Relationship difficulties, intense emotions, anxiety, stress and depression - these are issues that many face each day. If you are struggling, know that you are not alone and that you are stronger and wiser than you likely feel. Pain is inevitable in life, but we can learn from our experiences, adapt and create a life that is more peaceful and enjoyable. I want to provide a safe space for you to talk about your current and past experiences, to express the thoughts and feelings you are struggling with and to feel inspired and empowered to continue working on yourself and improving your life.
AnnMarie Whithed, a licensed psychologist with over 17 years of experience as a trauma therapist helping adults find relief and rebuild their lives
As an experienced PTSD therapist and grief counselor, I help you process unresolved trauma, build resilience, and respond effectively to life's stressors. Together, we create healthier relationships, clearer boundaries, and renewed hope. My compassionate approach supports you in overcoming difficult experiences so they no longer control your life.
AnnMarie Whithed, a licensed psychologist with over 17 years of experience as a trauma therapist helping adults find relief and rebuild their lives
As an experienced PTSD therapist and grief counselor, I help you process unresolved trauma, build resilience, and respond effectively to life's stressors. Together, we create healthier relationships, clearer boundaries, and renewed hope. My compassionate approach supports you in overcoming difficult experiences so they no longer control your life.
I believe in working with both the "fruit issues" or the problems as they are currently manifesting AND getting to the "root" of these issues, which often lie in childhood traumas and wounding experiences.
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.
I believe in working with both the "fruit issues" or the problems as they are currently manifesting AND getting to the "root" of these issues, which often lie in childhood traumas and wounding experiences.
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.
I love working with adults who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic disorder, Post Traumatic Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Hello, my name is Jacob Price, LMHC. I've been licensed in the state of Florida since 2013 and running a solo private practice since 2017. It's my belief that the most important part of therapy is the relationship between the therapist and client. Opening up in therapy can feel vulnerable and scary at first so it's important that the environment is one where the client feels understood and not judged. When a person is able to clearly express themselves and process how they feel in a supportive environment, they have more clarity in understanding themselves and their life circumstances.
I love working with adults who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic disorder, Post Traumatic Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Hello, my name is Jacob Price, LMHC. I've been licensed in the state of Florida since 2013 and running a solo private practice since 2017. It's my belief that the most important part of therapy is the relationship between the therapist and client. Opening up in therapy can feel vulnerable and scary at first so it's important that the environment is one where the client feels understood and not judged. When a person is able to clearly express themselves and process how they feel in a supportive environment, they have more clarity in understanding themselves and their life circumstances.
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.
Adolescent counseling is aimed at helping young people make sense of their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. 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 .
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.
Adolescent counseling is aimed at helping young people make sense of their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. 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 .
Throughout my career, I have assisted individuals of various age groups and families who have encountered difficulty related to Neurodivergent complexities, trauma, Obsessive Compulsion Disorder, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, and more.
Together we will collaborate and identify the core concerns and behaviors that you would like to see change. We would then schedule a follow up for the second session that would involve you and I collectively creating goals and objectives that you would like to work towards.
Throughout my career, I have assisted individuals of various age groups and families who have encountered difficulty related to Neurodivergent complexities, trauma, Obsessive Compulsion Disorder, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, and more.
Together we will collaborate and identify the core concerns and behaviors that you would like to see change. We would then schedule a follow up for the second session that would involve you and I collectively creating goals and objectives that you would like to work towards.
Change is hard, transitions can feel overwhelming, and healing from past trauma takes courage.
I have been blessed with a heart for serving others. For the past 15 years, I have worked in various roles with children of all ages. While working at a youth residential shelter, I saw firsthand the number of children involved in the juvenile justice system and the growing need for mental health services.
For the last eight years, I have worked as a Registered Behavior Therapist, providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Currently, I work as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, helping people of all ages navigate life’s challenges.
Change is hard, transitions can feel overwhelming, and healing from past trauma takes courage.
I have been blessed with a heart for serving others. For the past 15 years, I have worked in various roles with children of all ages. While working at a youth residential shelter, I saw firsthand the number of children involved in the juvenile justice system and the growing need for mental health services.
For the last eight years, I have worked as a Registered Behavior Therapist, providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Currently, I work as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, helping people of all ages navigate life’s challenges.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief/loss, working through trauma and helping individuals adjust to the numerous challenges that life brings.
Are you struggling with your family relationships? Do you feel alone or isolated? Do you feel unable to cope with the challenges of your life? Do you feel like you're drowning in your emotions? Are you overwhelmed by daily tasks, laying awake at night worrying about countless things? Are you struggling with depression or struggling to move forward in life? You don't have to navigate this alone. There's hope. I can help you find ways to deal with life on its terms and heal the pain that has plagued your life. I help individuals learn how to manage life successfully, relieve emotional pain, and overcome life difficulties.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief/loss, working through trauma and helping individuals adjust to the numerous challenges that life brings.
Are you struggling with your family relationships? Do you feel alone or isolated? Do you feel unable to cope with the challenges of your life? Do you feel like you're drowning in your emotions? Are you overwhelmed by daily tasks, laying awake at night worrying about countless things? Are you struggling with depression or struggling to move forward in life? You don't have to navigate this alone. There's hope. I can help you find ways to deal with life on its terms and heal the pain that has plagued your life. I help individuals learn how to manage life successfully, relieve emotional pain, and overcome life difficulties.
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.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP), and TBRI Practitioner with training in trauma, ADHD, OCD, and emotional regulation. I integrate ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), practical coping tools, and real-life strategies tailored to your needs and daily life.
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.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP), and TBRI Practitioner with training in trauma, ADHD, OCD, and emotional regulation. I integrate ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), practical coping tools, and real-life strategies tailored to your needs and daily life.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Veteran and First Responder dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally competent, and trauma-informed care.
I specialize in working with individuals and families to include child behavioral issues, family crisis , parenting education, premarital, marital counseling and the unique needs of military members, veterans and first responders. You may also benefit from support and education to include blended families, adoption and life style changes.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Veteran and First Responder dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally competent, and trauma-informed care.
I specialize in working with individuals and families to include child behavioral issues, family crisis , parenting education, premarital, marital counseling and the unique needs of military members, veterans and first responders. You may also benefit from support and education to include blended families, adoption and life style changes.
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, by engaging in strength-based collaborative therapy. I am a Licensed and Board Certified Tele-mental Health provider, credentialed to offer traditional mental health and/or behavioral health therapy using computer video and/or telephone counseling. I look forward to working with you in achieving your wellness goals.
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, by engaging in strength-based collaborative therapy. I am a Licensed and Board Certified Tele-mental Health provider, credentialed to offer traditional mental health and/or behavioral health therapy using computer video and/or telephone counseling. I look forward to working with you in achieving your wellness goals.
In addition to my expertise in marriage counseling, I am passionate about trauma recovery.
Are you ready to rediscover the joy and strength in your relationships? I'm Denise Hudson, a compassionate Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) dedicated to guiding individuals and couples toward healing and growth. With specialized training in the Gottman Method for couples therapy, I am committed to helping committed partners navigate challenges and rediscover the deep connection they once shared.
In addition to my expertise in marriage counseling, I am passionate about trauma recovery.
Are you ready to rediscover the joy and strength in your relationships? I'm Denise Hudson, a compassionate Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) dedicated to guiding individuals and couples toward healing and growth. With specialized training in the Gottman Method for couples therapy, I am committed to helping committed partners navigate challenges and rediscover the deep connection they once shared.
We may utilize play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, or trauma specific interventions.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist. My main goal is to provide skills and tools that will empower you, or your child, on the journey for change. I believe in instilling hope in my clients to assist them with their personal growth. Providing a comfortable environment, in a safe therapeutic space, that is free from judgment is important to me. I use empathy, acceptance, and active listening to convey support and understanding.
We may utilize play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, or trauma specific interventions.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist. My main goal is to provide skills and tools that will empower you, or your child, on the journey for change. I believe in instilling hope in my clients to assist them with their personal growth. Providing a comfortable environment, in a safe therapeutic space, that is free from judgment is important to me. I use empathy, acceptance, and active listening to convey support and understanding.
Whether it is you or your child or teen struggling to adjust, a trauma, a struggling relationship or the hardships of managing day to day life, I am here to help you thrive, not just survive.
I provide you with the opportunity to discover your inner strengths and rid your mind of unhelpful thoughts. The focus of counseling will be what is most important to you. This could be adjusting to a life change, abuse, anxiety, depression, self-esteem or just looking for personal growth.
Whether it is you or your child or teen struggling to adjust, a trauma, a struggling relationship or the hardships of managing day to day life, I am here to help you thrive, not just survive.
I provide you with the opportunity to discover your inner strengths and rid your mind of unhelpful thoughts. The focus of counseling will be what is most important to you. This could be adjusting to a life change, abuse, anxiety, depression, self-esteem or just looking for personal growth.
Trauma, whether recent or long past, can fragment our inner system and keep the nervous system stuck in survival mode.
As a counselor informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Polyvagal Theory, I help clients reconnect to their inner Self. Using process-oriented, somatically focused EMDR, we work directly with the body’s wisdom to help release old survival patterns so you can respond to life with more balance and less reactivity.
Trauma, whether recent or long past, can fragment our inner system and keep the nervous system stuck in survival mode.
As a counselor informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Polyvagal Theory, I help clients reconnect to their inner Self. Using process-oriented, somatically focused EMDR, we work directly with the body’s wisdom to help release old survival patterns so you can respond to life with more balance and less reactivity.
Maybe you have had a lifetime of trauma that has finally caught up with you.
I serve as a professor and supervisor of counselors. After 25 years, I still love counseling and keep a select few private clients. I specialize in trauma/ PTSD, autism assessment. IQ Assessment and adoption. I am an adoptive parent and parent of a child with ASD. Trauma can often be cleared in 3-4 sessions, even military and first responders.
Maybe you have had a lifetime of trauma that has finally caught up with you.
I serve as a professor and supervisor of counselors. After 25 years, I still love counseling and keep a select few private clients. I specialize in trauma/ PTSD, autism assessment. IQ Assessment and adoption. I am an adoptive parent and parent of a child with ASD. Trauma can often be cleared in 3-4 sessions, even military and first responders.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.