Women's Issues Therapists in Gulf Breeze, FL

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Grace Pardieck
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
I work with a wide range of people with a focus on adolescents and young adults, women's issues, the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone navigating life stressors.
Hello! If you've landed on my page, I want you to know that you've already done the first step to healing. You're reaching out and I'm proud of you. I love working with people who are unsure of their next steps in life, whether that be because of a big change, or they're asking questions about themselves. I am an openminded therapist who focuses on self-discovery, challenging negative thoughts and strengthening your core beliefs and values. When in my office, judgement will be taken out of the equation and replaced with encouragement and self-challenge.
I work with a wide range of people with a focus on adolescents and young adults, women's issues, the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone navigating life stressors.
Hello! If you've landed on my page, I want you to know that you've already done the first step to healing. You're reaching out and I'm proud of you. I love working with people who are unsure of their next steps in life, whether that be because of a big change, or they're asking questions about themselves. I am an openminded therapist who focuses on self-discovery, challenging negative thoughts and strengthening your core beliefs and values. When in my office, judgement will be taken out of the equation and replaced with encouragement and self-challenge.
(850) 493-6287 View (850) 493-6287
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Stephanie S Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
Waitlist for new clients
As an LCSW my background includes Substance Use Disorders, Codependency, Impaired Professionals, Grief & Loss, Trauma, Teen Issues (16+), Women's Issues, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Marital/Relationship Issues, Divorce Adjustment, Parenting Issues & Education, Life Transitions, and Stress Management.
No one goes through life without walking through some tough valleys. They can be overwhelming, scary, lonely, but they can also be full of growth and healing. They are hard, YES! But we don’t have to be afraid of the hard things; we must lean into the hard things. My practice is built on desire to equip you with the support, encouragement, and tools you need to move into a healthier way of living. Listen, you don’t have to do this alone! It is my job and honor to hold space with you, help you gain insight into your struggles, and help you do the work to make the necessary changes. Together we will discover new truths for you.
As an LCSW my background includes Substance Use Disorders, Codependency, Impaired Professionals, Grief & Loss, Trauma, Teen Issues (16+), Women's Issues, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Marital/Relationship Issues, Divorce Adjustment, Parenting Issues & Education, Life Transitions, and Stress Management.
No one goes through life without walking through some tough valleys. They can be overwhelming, scary, lonely, but they can also be full of growth and healing. They are hard, YES! But we don’t have to be afraid of the hard things; we must lean into the hard things. My practice is built on desire to equip you with the support, encouragement, and tools you need to move into a healthier way of living. Listen, you don’t have to do this alone! It is my job and honor to hold space with you, help you gain insight into your struggles, and help you do the work to make the necessary changes. Together we will discover new truths for you.
(850) 203-5879 View (850) 203-5879
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Margeaux Donovan Gibson
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
I would like to welcome you to Margeaux Donovan Gibson, M.A. Therapy Services! I am so glad that your unique struggles have led you to me. By being here, you've already taken the courageous step of seeking professional help for an issue you are experiencing. You've made a great choice, and I hope we can work together so that you can begin to love your life in the way that you were meant to. As a heart-centered, holistic psychotherapist, I provide supportive structure to the journey of navigating the inevitable challenges we face as human beings.
I would like to welcome you to Margeaux Donovan Gibson, M.A. Therapy Services! I am so glad that your unique struggles have led you to me. By being here, you've already taken the courageous step of seeking professional help for an issue you are experiencing. You've made a great choice, and I hope we can work together so that you can begin to love your life in the way that you were meant to. As a heart-centered, holistic psychotherapist, I provide supportive structure to the journey of navigating the inevitable challenges we face as human beings.
(850) 972-1103 View (850) 972-1103
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Balm for the Soul Counseling, LLC
Counselor, LMHC, CFMHE
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
If you're looking for a warm, down to earth therapist that focuses on teens and adults, you've come to the right place. I believe that the therapeutic relationship should be a safe place that allows you to explore who you are and how to grow and heal from your stresses, anxieties, and difficulties with everyday life. We all need someone to talk to, therefore I believe in the effectiveness of talk therapy. Other areas of focus include: Christian counseling, teen and parenting issues, women that are high achievers, adjustment issues, relationship issues, and self esteem.
If you're looking for a warm, down to earth therapist that focuses on teens and adults, you've come to the right place. I believe that the therapeutic relationship should be a safe place that allows you to explore who you are and how to grow and heal from your stresses, anxieties, and difficulties with everyday life. We all need someone to talk to, therefore I believe in the effectiveness of talk therapy. Other areas of focus include: Christian counseling, teen and parenting issues, women that are high achievers, adjustment issues, relationship issues, and self esteem.
(850) 754-9712 View (850) 754-9712
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Chelsea Younger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Working together means, first and foremost, I meet you as an individual with your own unique experiences, needs, and desires. Through this whole person-centered approach do we begin to tailor treatment that will work and be effective for you. In looking at the root causes of what brought you to seek therapy we will focus on you as an individual and what has happened to you.
Working together means, first and foremost, I meet you as an individual with your own unique experiences, needs, and desires. Through this whole person-centered approach do we begin to tailor treatment that will work and be effective for you. In looking at the root causes of what brought you to seek therapy we will focus on you as an individual and what has happened to you.
(850) 429-4675 View (850) 429-4675
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Blair Edgar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
Your mind is a racing machine that you can't seem to turn off! Scary and bothersome thoughts keep popping in your mind! You try to block them but they keep comping back. You can't be fully present or really enjoy yourself because they are so loud so often! Simple tasks now take forever because you battle the urge to check or repeat things over and over. You are embarrassed that people may think you're weird! But they just don't understand what it's like to think things you don't want to think and do things you know don't always make sense. You just want the thoughts and worries to stop so you can feel like yourself again.
Your mind is a racing machine that you can't seem to turn off! Scary and bothersome thoughts keep popping in your mind! You try to block them but they keep comping back. You can't be fully present or really enjoy yourself because they are so loud so often! Simple tasks now take forever because you battle the urge to check or repeat things over and over. You are embarrassed that people may think you're weird! But they just don't understand what it's like to think things you don't want to think and do things you know don't always make sense. You just want the thoughts and worries to stop so you can feel like yourself again.
(904) 932-1869 View (904) 932-1869
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Haley Ferguson
Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
Waitlist for new clients
I see virtual clients in Florida, Colorado and Indiana. Life happens and events, good and bad, can add up! Often times we personalize these events to mean something about ourselves. Sooner than not, we can start to define ourselves by what has happened to us rather than who we decide we are. I believe in providing my clients a choice in how they create meaning in their lives rather than finding themselves stuck or helpless. If you have ever felt yourself believing "I am not good enough", "I am unlovable", "I can't trust myself or others", "I am invisible", and the like, you are not alone.
I see virtual clients in Florida, Colorado and Indiana. Life happens and events, good and bad, can add up! Often times we personalize these events to mean something about ourselves. Sooner than not, we can start to define ourselves by what has happened to us rather than who we decide we are. I believe in providing my clients a choice in how they create meaning in their lives rather than finding themselves stuck or helpless. If you have ever felt yourself believing "I am not good enough", "I am unlovable", "I can't trust myself or others", "I am invisible", and the like, you are not alone.
(850) 809-0431 View (850) 809-0431
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Laurie Lynn Koenig, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Accepting new clients.
Accepting new clients.
(850) 918-8492 View (850) 918-8492
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Elizabeth M O'Connor (aka Lyissa)
Counselor, LMHC, E-RYT, QS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
*Does it feel impossible to get past the self-criticism and negative tape playing in your head? *Does the saying "you have to love yourself before you can love anyone else" leave you feeling frustrated or confused? *Do you wonder "how can I love myself when I know who I've been and the things I've done"? The bottom line: WE START TO BELIEVE THAT WE ARE NEVER GOOD ENOUGH. This belief impacts the way we see ourselves and the way we see others. Ultimately, it can wreak havoc on our lives and relationships!
*Does it feel impossible to get past the self-criticism and negative tape playing in your head? *Does the saying "you have to love yourself before you can love anyone else" leave you feeling frustrated or confused? *Do you wonder "how can I love myself when I know who I've been and the things I've done"? The bottom line: WE START TO BELIEVE THAT WE ARE NEVER GOOD ENOUGH. This belief impacts the way we see ourselves and the way we see others. Ultimately, it can wreak havoc on our lives and relationships!
(850) 629-0872 View (850) 629-0872
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Wild Thistle Therapy
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Currently accepting clients! If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, military-related issues, family, or past trauma, I would love to help. Maybe you’ve been to therapy in the past, but didn’t see the results you were hoping for? I am passionate about working with teen and adult clients to help uncover how their past may have contributed to current relationship and/or life stressors, as well as learning new ways to help overcome challenges and challenge old ways of thinking that are no longer serving you.
Currently accepting clients! If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, military-related issues, family, or past trauma, I would love to help. Maybe you’ve been to therapy in the past, but didn’t see the results you were hoping for? I am passionate about working with teen and adult clients to help uncover how their past may have contributed to current relationship and/or life stressors, as well as learning new ways to help overcome challenges and challenge old ways of thinking that are no longer serving you.
(850) 404-1191 View (850) 404-1191
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Kirsten Goffena
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NBCC, RPT-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
All people are born with the capacity to love, to have meaningful relationships, and to experience deep joy. But, all too often, something happens when we are very young and we disconnect from that original sense of peace and belonging. We may spend our whole lives trying to make our way back. My approach to psychotherapy will help you heal the old wounds, cope with the challenges of today, and create a fulfilling future for yourself. If you're tired of living with the ghosts of your past and ready to take back your life and your innate joy, I invite you to reach out to me for a free consultation.
All people are born with the capacity to love, to have meaningful relationships, and to experience deep joy. But, all too often, something happens when we are very young and we disconnect from that original sense of peace and belonging. We may spend our whole lives trying to make our way back. My approach to psychotherapy will help you heal the old wounds, cope with the challenges of today, and create a fulfilling future for yourself. If you're tired of living with the ghosts of your past and ready to take back your life and your innate joy, I invite you to reach out to me for a free consultation.
(850) 204-0725 View (850) 204-0725
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Amy Hagler Campbell
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
If life has dealt you and/or your relationship some difficult circumstances and you've survived but walked away with wounds that aren't healing the way you'd like, therapy is a great option for you. If the thought of healing, feeling whole and at peace within yourself and in your relationships, leaves you with a lump in your throat or a mixture of hope and doubt, it might be time to look for an advocate to walk alongside you as you revisit your history to make a way for a better future. When you realize that you want more for yourself and your relationships, call me, and let's do this it together.
If life has dealt you and/or your relationship some difficult circumstances and you've survived but walked away with wounds that aren't healing the way you'd like, therapy is a great option for you. If the thought of healing, feeling whole and at peace within yourself and in your relationships, leaves you with a lump in your throat or a mixture of hope and doubt, it might be time to look for an advocate to walk alongside you as you revisit your history to make a way for a better future. When you realize that you want more for yourself and your relationships, call me, and let's do this it together.
(850) 378-4020 View (850) 378-4020
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Anna Hardy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563  (Online Only)
Hello, I'm glad you're here. As a therapist, I believe in addressing the whole person. My approach is rooted in compassion and centered around nurturing your overall well-being.
Hello, I'm glad you're here. As a therapist, I believe in addressing the whole person. My approach is rooted in compassion and centered around nurturing your overall well-being.
(850) 641-8083 View (850) 641-8083
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Jennifer Jernigan Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
Life has a way of making us feel stuck sometimes. Things don't go as planned. Relationships, Loss, Disappointment, Anxiety, Fear, Patterns and Habits keep us from moving forward. Small steps can make a big impact. We can work together to facilitate your path forward. Take the first step and book your appointment on the website today.
Life has a way of making us feel stuck sometimes. Things don't go as planned. Relationships, Loss, Disappointment, Anxiety, Fear, Patterns and Habits keep us from moving forward. Small steps can make a big impact. We can work together to facilitate your path forward. Take the first step and book your appointment on the website today.
(850) 220-1939 View (850) 220-1939
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Casey Becker
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563  (Online Only)
Hi there! I have been working in counseling and coaching and wellness since 2008. I help people who are struggling with their relationship with food, body image, anxiety, panic, and identity in general. As a genuine wellness seeker, let’s go deep and figure out who you are and how to create a life worth living. Want to start a small business? Let's do it. Want to do values work? Game on! I look at the whole person, as complicated and intricate as we all come. I am honest, authentic, and sincere and I will always be kind. We will incrementally move through the unique and interconnected pieces of you, and find a live worth living.
Hi there! I have been working in counseling and coaching and wellness since 2008. I help people who are struggling with their relationship with food, body image, anxiety, panic, and identity in general. As a genuine wellness seeker, let’s go deep and figure out who you are and how to create a life worth living. Want to start a small business? Let's do it. Want to do values work? Game on! I look at the whole person, as complicated and intricate as we all come. I am honest, authentic, and sincere and I will always be kind. We will incrementally move through the unique and interconnected pieces of you, and find a live worth living.
(617) 415-4476 View (617) 415-4476
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Natasha J Sylvester
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563  (Online Only)
Is your mind consumed by worries or fears? Do you struggle with insecurities or an inner critic that says, you're a “failure" or “not good enough?” Do you have trouble setting boundaries or communicating assertively? I can teach you strategies to be present for what matters and make decisions based on your values. You can learn effective techniques to stop running from your fears and take back control of your life. I can teach you relaxation and mindfulness skills to increase inner peace and awareness. You can learn to shift unhealthy mindsets, develop healthier core beliefs, and begin advocating for what you deserve.
Is your mind consumed by worries or fears? Do you struggle with insecurities or an inner critic that says, you're a “failure" or “not good enough?” Do you have trouble setting boundaries or communicating assertively? I can teach you strategies to be present for what matters and make decisions based on your values. You can learn effective techniques to stop running from your fears and take back control of your life. I can teach you relaxation and mindfulness skills to increase inner peace and awareness. You can learn to shift unhealthy mindsets, develop healthier core beliefs, and begin advocating for what you deserve.
(850) 407-6326 View (850) 407-6326
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Tiffany Cross
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561  (Online Only)
Life is hard and I want to applaud you for reaching out for support during these challenging times. My goal is to meet you where you are and help guide you to where you want to be. My welcoming and non-judgmental attitude creates a laid back atmosphere where you can feel safe and heard. My goal is to help you navigate life's obstacles and transitions while fostering a sense of empowerment and resilience.
Life is hard and I want to applaud you for reaching out for support during these challenging times. My goal is to meet you where you are and help guide you to where you want to be. My welcoming and non-judgmental attitude creates a laid back atmosphere where you can feel safe and heard. My goal is to help you navigate life's obstacles and transitions while fostering a sense of empowerment and resilience.
(850) 809-7222 View (850) 809-7222
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Kerry Whiteley
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
I work with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, phase of life issues, and many other challenges.
I work with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, phase of life issues, and many other challenges.
(850) 204-3625 View (850) 204-3625
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Gulf Breeze Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-QS, RPT™, CAAPT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
I specialize in serving infants through young adults using a variety of developmentally appropriate interventions carefully curated to meet each client's needs, preferences and personality. I work with clients and caregivers as part of a team approach to bring more peace, calm and connection to their lives. I believe that through the joy of connection and play, we can heal and thrive. As a lover of people and animals, I have witnessed the healing power of play and connection in both. Therefore, I choose to utilize play therapy, and animal assisted play therapy in helping people heal.
I specialize in serving infants through young adults using a variety of developmentally appropriate interventions carefully curated to meet each client's needs, preferences and personality. I work with clients and caregivers as part of a team approach to bring more peace, calm and connection to their lives. I believe that through the joy of connection and play, we can heal and thrive. As a lover of people and animals, I have witnessed the healing power of play and connection in both. Therefore, I choose to utilize play therapy, and animal assisted play therapy in helping people heal.
(850) 220-1884 View (850) 220-1884
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Melissa Nicole Vance
Counselor, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563  (Online Only)
Melissa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and specializes in working with adolescents and adults who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, mood disorders and personality disorders. Her therapeutic style is influenced by Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches to healing. She enjoys working in a collaborative environment to reduce anxiety, cope with trauma, increase/learn coping skills, foster healthy relationships, decrease co-dependency, increase positive self-esteem and improve emotion management.
Melissa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and specializes in working with adolescents and adults who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, mood disorders and personality disorders. Her therapeutic style is influenced by Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches to healing. She enjoys working in a collaborative environment to reduce anxiety, cope with trauma, increase/learn coping skills, foster healthy relationships, decrease co-dependency, increase positive self-esteem and improve emotion management.
(850) 789-7252 View (850) 789-7252

Women's Issues Therapists

How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?

Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?

Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.