Parenting Therapists in Miramar Beach, FL
Christine Rushford
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CPFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
I utilize play therapy techniques with children and supportive parent education therapy for parents.
Are you and your family members constantly in conflict? Do you feel at war with members of your own family? If your child's behavior is causing you stress, I can help. If you and your partner are stuck in a negative communication cycle, I can help. Sometimes families do not know what to do with big emotions, whether anger, sadness or even happiness. Learning to deal with those big feelings is a direct benefit of therapy. Therapy will provide the tools in your toolbox to create a harmonious, peaceful home with your family.
I utilize play therapy techniques with children and supportive parent education therapy for parents.
Are you and your family members constantly in conflict? Do you feel at war with members of your own family? If your child's behavior is causing you stress, I can help. If you and your partner are stuck in a negative communication cycle, I can help. Sometimes families do not know what to do with big emotions, whether anger, sadness or even happiness. Learning to deal with those big feelings is a direct benefit of therapy. Therapy will provide the tools in your toolbox to create a harmonious, peaceful home with your family.
Suzonne Whedbee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MT3449
Verified Verified
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
I am an individual, couple, and family therapist with experience helping people find solutions to a wide array of presenting problems. I specialize in working with: Teenagers and Adults struggling with self esteem issues, depression, anxiety, loss of hope, Couple and family / relationship issues dealing with family stressors, blended families, and parenting/co-parenting issues. I have worked extensively with families with child and adolescent problems. I believe the most effective and efficient way to help a person is to involve other members of their family so that the family reinforces any program of change.
I am an individual, couple, and family therapist with experience helping people find solutions to a wide array of presenting problems. I specialize in working with: Teenagers and Adults struggling with self esteem issues, depression, anxiety, loss of hope, Couple and family / relationship issues dealing with family stressors, blended families, and parenting/co-parenting issues. I have worked extensively with families with child and adolescent problems. I believe the most effective and efficient way to help a person is to involve other members of their family so that the family reinforces any program of change.
Tamra Snook LCSW Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Do you desire a rich, full life but find that life's difficulties, personal emotional issues and unresolved past or present conflicts get in the way? There is hope! Everyone has the capacity for healing and to make the changes they desire. Inherent in each person is the ability to 'live life better' and understanding 'what makes you tick' is key. My desire is to work hand in hand with you...whether it requires working through the past, being mindful of the present or preparing for the future so that you can process and develop the life you desire.
Do you desire a rich, full life but find that life's difficulties, personal emotional issues and unresolved past or present conflicts get in the way? There is hope! Everyone has the capacity for healing and to make the changes they desire. Inherent in each person is the ability to 'live life better' and understanding 'what makes you tick' is key. My desire is to work hand in hand with you...whether it requires working through the past, being mindful of the present or preparing for the future so that you can process and develop the life you desire.
Julianne Marse
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW
Verified Verified
Miramar Beach, FL 32550 (Online Only)
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern and I have been practicing Social Work since 2012, right here on the beautiful Emerald Coast. Throughout my Social Work journey I have worked alongside many diverse populations, with experience in both an outpatient and inpatient atmosphere. Throughout my career my primary focus has been on children and family dynamics, perinatal mental health, and working with families that have experienced infant/child loss. My passion is working alongside individuals who struggle with substance misuse and working with their families to achieve recovery.
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern and I have been practicing Social Work since 2012, right here on the beautiful Emerald Coast. Throughout my Social Work journey I have worked alongside many diverse populations, with experience in both an outpatient and inpatient atmosphere. Throughout my career my primary focus has been on children and family dynamics, perinatal mental health, and working with families that have experienced infant/child loss. My passion is working alongside individuals who struggle with substance misuse and working with their families to achieve recovery.
Tamra Snook LCSW Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Do you desire a rich, full life but find that life's difficulties, personal emotional issues and unresolved past or present conflicts get in the way? There is hope! Everyone has the capacity for healing and to make the changes they desire. Inherent in each person is the ability to 'live life better' and understanding 'what makes you tick' is key. My desire is to work hand in hand with you...whether it requires working through the past, being mindful of the present or preparing for the future so that you can process and develop the life you desire.
Do you desire a rich, full life but find that life's difficulties, personal emotional issues and unresolved past or present conflicts get in the way? There is hope! Everyone has the capacity for healing and to make the changes they desire. Inherent in each person is the ability to 'live life better' and understanding 'what makes you tick' is key. My desire is to work hand in hand with you...whether it requires working through the past, being mindful of the present or preparing for the future so that you can process and develop the life you desire.
Tamra Snook LCSW Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Do you desire a rich, full life but find that life's difficulties, personal emotional issues and unresolved past or present conflicts get in the way? There is hope! Everyone has the capacity for healing and to make the changes they desire. Inherent in each person is the ability to 'live life better' and understanding 'what makes you tick' is key. My desire is to work hand in hand with you...whether it requires working through the past, being mindful of the present or preparing for the future so that you can process and develop the life you desire.
Do you desire a rich, full life but find that life's difficulties, personal emotional issues and unresolved past or present conflicts get in the way? There is hope! Everyone has the capacity for healing and to make the changes they desire. Inherent in each person is the ability to 'live life better' and understanding 'what makes you tick' is key. My desire is to work hand in hand with you...whether it requires working through the past, being mindful of the present or preparing for the future so that you can process and develop the life you desire.
CW Holistic Counseling
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
My name is Christina, I have a Master of Science degree in counseling and psychology. Life is a beautiful journey, but there are moments when it can seem too overwhelming to navigate it alone. Sometimes you need to reach out to someone who can help you find your way forward. If you feel weighed down by feelings of uncertainty or distress, come to see me. Together, we can work to identify and treat the root causes of your difficulties and create a new opportunity for a life with rich experiences and joyful memories.
My name is Christina, I have a Master of Science degree in counseling and psychology. Life is a beautiful journey, but there are moments when it can seem too overwhelming to navigate it alone. Sometimes you need to reach out to someone who can help you find your way forward. If you feel weighed down by feelings of uncertainty or distress, come to see me. Together, we can work to identify and treat the root causes of your difficulties and create a new opportunity for a life with rich experiences and joyful memories.
Eric Hedean Lamb, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, DAPA, CTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Eric H. Lamb, LCSW, provides caring, quality, and highly ethical counseling services for children, adolescents and adults. Eric has worked with these age groups, in a variety of settings, for almost 24 years. Eric is known for having a love for children and families, and a caring, empathic approach, while pointing out and discussing issues that may need to be addressed by an individual, or within a relationship. Eric works with clients from a client centered approach, always putting the clients needs at the forefront of counseling goals. For objective, informed, caring counsel, please call to set up an appointment.
Eric H. Lamb, LCSW, provides caring, quality, and highly ethical counseling services for children, adolescents and adults. Eric has worked with these age groups, in a variety of settings, for almost 24 years. Eric is known for having a love for children and families, and a caring, empathic approach, while pointing out and discussing issues that may need to be addressed by an individual, or within a relationship. Eric works with clients from a client centered approach, always putting the clients needs at the forefront of counseling goals. For objective, informed, caring counsel, please call to set up an appointment.
Emerald Coast Therapeutics
Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC, ASTC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
We are wired to connect with one another. And the nature of pain is that it can cause us to withdraw from those around us, including from ourselves. This is where I try to help; I take the art of listening seriously and recognize that being heard is a part of the therapy process. Experiences with depression, anxiety, relationships, substances and much more all impact & interfere with our ability to connect with others and with being comfortable with ourselves. If this is where you are, please contact me to see if I would be a good fit for you.
We are wired to connect with one another. And the nature of pain is that it can cause us to withdraw from those around us, including from ourselves. This is where I try to help; I take the art of listening seriously and recognize that being heard is a part of the therapy process. Experiences with depression, anxiety, relationships, substances and much more all impact & interfere with our ability to connect with others and with being comfortable with ourselves. If this is where you are, please contact me to see if I would be a good fit for you.
Kimberly A Bell
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MHCI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
I notice that a single-focused passion helps me become an even better therapist. I am increasingly confident in my skills as a therapist and am beginning to feel like an expert in this area. I look forward to going to work these days because it no longer feels like work. I have the unique opportunity to provide balance to these people. Due to the excitement I feel, I am always finding new and better ways to help them heal. The result is seeing people grow and change in ways they never thought possible. Our work can be very difficult, so it is important for each one of us to thrive in our practices.
I notice that a single-focused passion helps me become an even better therapist. I am increasingly confident in my skills as a therapist and am beginning to feel like an expert in this area. I look forward to going to work these days because it no longer feels like work. I have the unique opportunity to provide balance to these people. Due to the excitement I feel, I am always finding new and better ways to help them heal. The result is seeing people grow and change in ways they never thought possible. Our work can be very difficult, so it is important for each one of us to thrive in our practices.
Victoria Elise Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Not accepting new clients
Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. That knowledge is what led me to become a therapist ... how effective and life-changing therapy can be. I start where you, the client, is and we make a treatment plan together to reach the goals you would like to achieve. We will develop a working hypothesis that may change over time as new information is obtained. Many mental health issues begin with an event and the mental health issue, be it anxiety, panic attacks, depression, anger, unrelated phobia, facial tic, chronic pain, avoidant behavior, dysfunctional relationship pattern, stress and/or insomnia is the resulting symptom.
Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. That knowledge is what led me to become a therapist ... how effective and life-changing therapy can be. I start where you, the client, is and we make a treatment plan together to reach the goals you would like to achieve. We will develop a working hypothesis that may change over time as new information is obtained. Many mental health issues begin with an event and the mental health issue, be it anxiety, panic attacks, depression, anger, unrelated phobia, facial tic, chronic pain, avoidant behavior, dysfunctional relationship pattern, stress and/or insomnia is the resulting symptom.
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Ashley Ordway
Counselor, MEd, EdS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Destin, FL 32541 (Online Only)
I am certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
Hi! I am Ashley, I Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida that specializes in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety and Related Disorders across the lifespan. Do you or your child have intrusive thoughts, engage in compulsions, or experience anxiety that gets in the way of you living life the way you want? My goal for therapy is for you to have the confidence to apply the skills and tools you gain in therapy to your everyday life. So, you can take charge of your life again and live it in a way that aligns with your values.
I am certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
Hi! I am Ashley, I Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida that specializes in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety and Related Disorders across the lifespan. Do you or your child have intrusive thoughts, engage in compulsions, or experience anxiety that gets in the way of you living life the way you want? My goal for therapy is for you to have the confidence to apply the skills and tools you gain in therapy to your everyday life. So, you can take charge of your life again and live it in a way that aligns with your values.
Mariah Boyer
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Destin, FL 32541 (Online Only)
Are you a parent striving to break free from the shadows of your past? Do you find yourself repeating patterns from your childhood, despite your best intentions? As a therapist specializing in trauma recovery, I understand the intricate link between your past experiences and your current parenting challenges. Many parents carry unresolved childhood trauma & attachment wounds that manifest in their parenting and relationships. Whether it's a lack of emotional connection, struggles with boundaries, or feelings of inadequacy, these issues stem from deeper roots.
Are you a parent striving to break free from the shadows of your past? Do you find yourself repeating patterns from your childhood, despite your best intentions? As a therapist specializing in trauma recovery, I understand the intricate link between your past experiences and your current parenting challenges. Many parents carry unresolved childhood trauma & attachment wounds that manifest in their parenting and relationships. Whether it's a lack of emotional connection, struggles with boundaries, or feelings of inadequacy, these issues stem from deeper roots.
Rebecca L Clayton
Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Destin, FL 32540
I offer years of experience working with behavior problems, ADHD, anxiety, depression and parenting with children and adolescents.
I enjoy working with adults, children and adolescents. I believe that the central healing factor of effective therapy is a strong therapeutic connection or relationship between the client and the therapist. My goal in therapy is to offer a safe, warm haven to the client where they feel accepted and free to express the issues that brought them to therapy. I use an eclectic approach to therapy using a variety of theories and methods to approach the needs of the individual client.
I offer years of experience working with behavior problems, ADHD, anxiety, depression and parenting with children and adolescents.
I enjoy working with adults, children and adolescents. I believe that the central healing factor of effective therapy is a strong therapeutic connection or relationship between the client and the therapist. My goal in therapy is to offer a safe, warm haven to the client where they feel accepted and free to express the issues that brought them to therapy. I use an eclectic approach to therapy using a variety of theories and methods to approach the needs of the individual client.
Amanda Dobler
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Destin, FL 32540
I bring an understanding for the challenges of military life, trauma experiences, parenting stressors and life transitions.
Can you remember a time when anxiety, depression and feelings of stress weren’t your “norm," but those days are becoming harder to remember? If you had the tools to change that, what could you do with your life? As your therapist, I help individuals just like you: the ones that have it within them to regain their confidence and find the sense of balance they've been looking for in life, but just need the support to do that. Together we'll explore life's challenges, both past and present that you feel are holding you back.
I bring an understanding for the challenges of military life, trauma experiences, parenting stressors and life transitions.
Can you remember a time when anxiety, depression and feelings of stress weren’t your “norm," but those days are becoming harder to remember? If you had the tools to change that, what could you do with your life? As your therapist, I help individuals just like you: the ones that have it within them to regain their confidence and find the sense of balance they've been looking for in life, but just need the support to do that. Together we'll explore life's challenges, both past and present that you feel are holding you back.
Dr. Alyssa Gavulic Howk
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMHC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Destin, FL 32540
I specialize in resiliency, wellness, military unique stressors, trauma recovery, marriage and family therapy, parenting techniques, and bereavement.
I am a trauma specialist who has an extensive background working with individuals, couples, and families within the military, veteran, widow, and bereavement populations. I work to help each client become an optimally functioning and progressively maturing individual through identifying the specific presenting problem affecting their lives, helping them evaluate how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors may be impacting the way they relate to themselves and others, and exploring how they can become the best version of themselves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
I specialize in resiliency, wellness, military unique stressors, trauma recovery, marriage and family therapy, parenting techniques, and bereavement.
I am a trauma specialist who has an extensive background working with individuals, couples, and families within the military, veteran, widow, and bereavement populations. I work to help each client become an optimally functioning and progressively maturing individual through identifying the specific presenting problem affecting their lives, helping them evaluate how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors may be impacting the way they relate to themselves and others, and exploring how they can become the best version of themselves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Regina Bright
Counselor, MS, LMHC, BCST
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Destin, FL 32541
Some of my specialties include: relationship counseling, premarital counseling, conflict resolution, PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, parenting, mood disorders, LGBTQ, sexual addiction, sexual dysfunction, polyamory, fetishes, kink, substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual trauma, stress management and anger management.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Sex Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor who provides individual and couples therapy. I am certified in kink, fetishes, and polyamory. I am also certified in Transgender Care.
Some of my specialties include: relationship counseling, premarital counseling, conflict resolution, PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, parenting, mood disorders, LGBTQ, sexual addiction, sexual dysfunction, polyamory, fetishes, kink, substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual trauma, stress management and anger management.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Sex Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor who provides individual and couples therapy. I am certified in kink, fetishes, and polyamory. I am also certified in Transgender Care.
Dr. Bia Lima
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Destin, FL 32541
My specialty is in working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and family therapy and helping them with issues such as relationship and family conflicts, parenting/co-parenting, divorce, life-changing conflicts, adjustment and behavioral issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, substance abuse, grief, stress, ADHD, and others.
For over fifteen years I have worked as a psychotherapist, specializing in child, adolescent, individual, and family therapy. I am passionate about helping others overcome conflicts and learn effective coping skills. Life can be hard sometimes! I have a PhD in Counseling and a Masters in Psychology, with training in Play Therapy and Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). I would love to offer my expertise and experience to help you and your family navigate through this challenging time.
My specialty is in working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and family therapy and helping them with issues such as relationship and family conflicts, parenting/co-parenting, divorce, life-changing conflicts, adjustment and behavioral issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, substance abuse, grief, stress, ADHD, and others.
For over fifteen years I have worked as a psychotherapist, specializing in child, adolescent, individual, and family therapy. I am passionate about helping others overcome conflicts and learn effective coping skills. Life can be hard sometimes! I have a PhD in Counseling and a Masters in Psychology, with training in Play Therapy and Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). I would love to offer my expertise and experience to help you and your family navigate through this challenging time.
Hannah Ciampini: Trauma Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW,
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Destin, FL 32541
As an EMDR intensive trauma therapist, my focus lies in guiding clients through the healing process from traumatic experiences. I specialize in assisting individuals grappling with PTSD, anxiety, or similar trauma-related difficulties. My commitment is to create a nurturing space where they can delve into their emotions, cultivate coping mechanisms, and ultimately regain a sense of inner peace and wellness.
As an EMDR intensive trauma therapist, my focus lies in guiding clients through the healing process from traumatic experiences. I specialize in assisting individuals grappling with PTSD, anxiety, or similar trauma-related difficulties. My commitment is to create a nurturing space where they can delve into their emotions, cultivate coping mechanisms, and ultimately regain a sense of inner peace and wellness.
Carmen Yvonne Brezna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MT, ASCP
Verified Verified
Destin, FL 32541 (Online Only)
Do you suspect that you are stuck or overwhelmed by someone or something in your life? Anyone who struggles with anxiety, depression, or any other mental health challenges whether chronic or short-term life transitions can benefit from the social work approach of meeting the client where they are at and guide them through the identification of goals and to monitor progress. A short course of sessions or a longer therapy approach is decided with the collaboration of the client. In the safety of the confidential setting, any and all issues are discussed without judgement with the focus on how and why it has negatively impacted you.
Do you suspect that you are stuck or overwhelmed by someone or something in your life? Anyone who struggles with anxiety, depression, or any other mental health challenges whether chronic or short-term life transitions can benefit from the social work approach of meeting the client where they are at and guide them through the identification of goals and to monitor progress. A short course of sessions or a longer therapy approach is decided with the collaboration of the client. In the safety of the confidential setting, any and all issues are discussed without judgement with the focus on how and why it has negatively impacted you.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.