In Person Therapists in Defuniak Springs, FL
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Renae Marcolongo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been struggling with stress in your family, work...life? Do you feel like you are simply surviving when you really wish you were thriving? Do you want greater satisfactions in your relationships? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am qualified to help families, couples, and individuals with areas that can create negativity in life. My heart is to help people find solutions on a grander scale, leading to enhanced life satisfaction and balance. Essentially, you are the expert in your life, I am the liaison between the "now" you and the goals that lead you to become the future you.
Have you been struggling with stress in your family, work...life? Do you feel like you are simply surviving when you really wish you were thriving? Do you want greater satisfactions in your relationships? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am qualified to help families, couples, and individuals with areas that can create negativity in life. My heart is to help people find solutions on a grander scale, leading to enhanced life satisfaction and balance. Essentially, you are the expert in your life, I am the liaison between the "now" you and the goals that lead you to become the future you.
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Hi, my name is Brooke Kremm. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is skilled in counseling and therapy, providing powerful crisis intervention, and advocating for clients to ensure they receive the care they need. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults who may be dealing with challenges in life as a whole and adults who are impacted by a traumatic event/events. This often may look like anxiety, stress, depression, and fear. I help clients navigate these emotions and to build skills to allow them to feel better about themselves and to develop a more positive outlook on life.
Hi, my name is Brooke Kremm. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is skilled in counseling and therapy, providing powerful crisis intervention, and advocating for clients to ensure they receive the care they need. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults who may be dealing with challenges in life as a whole and adults who are impacted by a traumatic event/events. This often may look like anxiety, stress, depression, and fear. I help clients navigate these emotions and to build skills to allow them to feel better about themselves and to develop a more positive outlook on life.
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I am licensed in Florida with 12 years of professional work experience helping clients learn effective skills to manage stress and anxiety, along with identifying the root causes of addictions, & how to cope with trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with feeling depression, adjustment disorders, and relationship dysfunction, as well as with high school, college, and professional athletes for improved performance and well-being. I believe in short-term (3-5 days) and long-term (As long as needed) therapy treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
I am licensed in Florida with 12 years of professional work experience helping clients learn effective skills to manage stress and anxiety, along with identifying the root causes of addictions, & how to cope with trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with feeling depression, adjustment disorders, and relationship dysfunction, as well as with high school, college, and professional athletes for improved performance and well-being. I believe in short-term (3-5 days) and long-term (As long as needed) therapy treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
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I am a licensed clinical social worker. Clients have described me as thoughtful, relatable, humorous, open-minded, a good listener, and a creative problem solver. I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) which is a form of therapy that can be used to treat people with a wide range of mental health struggles. CBT is based on the idea that how we think (cognition), how we feel (emotion), and how we act (behavior) all interact together.
I am a licensed clinical social worker. Clients have described me as thoughtful, relatable, humorous, open-minded, a good listener, and a creative problem solver. I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) which is a form of therapy that can be used to treat people with a wide range of mental health struggles. CBT is based on the idea that how we think (cognition), how we feel (emotion), and how we act (behavior) all interact together.
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Hello! My name is Stephanie, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working in mental health for over ten years. My background includes crisis management, individual and group therapy, and medical social work. My goal as a therapist is to help you process negative experiences and to better understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so you are better equipped to manage your symptoms and stressors.
Hello! My name is Stephanie, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working in mental health for over ten years. My background includes crisis management, individual and group therapy, and medical social work. My goal as a therapist is to help you process negative experiences and to better understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so you are better equipped to manage your symptoms and stressors.
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Alina Griffith
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, CCTP, ASDCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
I create a trusting space and build rapport so that you can have a place to process challenges, which also creates growth. Creating a safe space for my clients also means creating a space of compassion, empathy, understanding, and non-judgment. I value the transformative nature of a strong therapeutic relationship. Sometimes, there are disruptions in life that affect not only the present but the future as well. These disruptions can impact how we see ourselves, how we see others, and how we perceive the world in a negative way. I draw from the modalities of CBT, DBT, Person-Centered Therapy, and SandTray Therapy.
I create a trusting space and build rapport so that you can have a place to process challenges, which also creates growth. Creating a safe space for my clients also means creating a space of compassion, empathy, understanding, and non-judgment. I value the transformative nature of a strong therapeutic relationship. Sometimes, there are disruptions in life that affect not only the present but the future as well. These disruptions can impact how we see ourselves, how we see others, and how we perceive the world in a negative way. I draw from the modalities of CBT, DBT, Person-Centered Therapy, and SandTray Therapy.
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Ryan Bullard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, ACS, PMH-C
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy offers a profound opportunity to cultivate self-awareness, particularly in recognizing how negative beliefs and thought patterns about yourself and others can detrimentally impact the quality of your life. I have earned advanced clinical licensure and board certification (BCD) in both Florida and North Carolina. In addition to my counseling practice, I am a Qualified Clinical Supervisor for the State, mentoring and coaching aspiring Mental Health Counselors and Clinical Social Workers.
Therapy offers a profound opportunity to cultivate self-awareness, particularly in recognizing how negative beliefs and thought patterns about yourself and others can detrimentally impact the quality of your life. I have earned advanced clinical licensure and board certification (BCD) in both Florida and North Carolina. In addition to my counseling practice, I am a Qualified Clinical Supervisor for the State, mentoring and coaching aspiring Mental Health Counselors and Clinical Social Workers.
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Michelle Milligan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CIC-CSp, CTMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
Not accepting new clients
I am EMDR Trained and can assist and guide those needing help from the ages of 12+ that might suffer from Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and a number of other mental health conditions. .
I am EMDR Trained and can assist and guide those needing help from the ages of 12+ that might suffer from Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and a number of other mental health conditions. .
Online Therapists
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Life can be very challenging and we all have ways of coping with these challenges. Some ways of coping are healthy; others, not so much. When life overwhelms us, whether in marriage, family, job, or military career, our coping skills may no longer help us manage and we may look for quick fixes like alcohol or substances. If alcohol or substance use has taken over your life, or if anger and out-of-control emotions are ruling you, you have come to the right place.
Life can be very challenging and we all have ways of coping with these challenges. Some ways of coping are healthy; others, not so much. When life overwhelms us, whether in marriage, family, job, or military career, our coping skills may no longer help us manage and we may look for quick fixes like alcohol or substances. If alcohol or substance use has taken over your life, or if anger and out-of-control emotions are ruling you, you have come to the right place.
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Stephanie Guise
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crestview, FL 32539
"Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our life,"-Brene Brown. Does it feel that you are trying to keep your head above water while others are swimming past? Do you find yourself needing assistance in an area of your life? Are you looking to increase your self awareness and personal empowerment? If so, I am here to listen, support, and guide you to successfully deal with life’s everyday challenges. Together, we can foster change and take the steps necessary to meet your goals. I will show you how to become your best self. It's time to be brave and take charge of your life!
"Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our life,"-Brene Brown. Does it feel that you are trying to keep your head above water while others are swimming past? Do you find yourself needing assistance in an area of your life? Are you looking to increase your self awareness and personal empowerment? If so, I am here to listen, support, and guide you to successfully deal with life’s everyday challenges. Together, we can foster change and take the steps necessary to meet your goals. I will show you how to become your best self. It's time to be brave and take charge of your life!
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Hello! I work with adults, adolescents, and families utilizing a holistic and mindfulness-based approach. I have experience working with ADHD, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, mood disorders, personality disorders, and relationship issues. My goal is to promote a safe space for healing without judgment so clients can build a healthy perception of themselves and strengthen their relationships with others.
Hello! I work with adults, adolescents, and families utilizing a holistic and mindfulness-based approach. I have experience working with ADHD, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, mood disorders, personality disorders, and relationship issues. My goal is to promote a safe space for healing without judgment so clients can build a healthy perception of themselves and strengthen their relationships with others.
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My name is Shannon Schell, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I have experience working with a variety of emotional and behavioral issues that span from therapy for depression and anxiety to relationship issues and couples counseling and much more. My goal is to partner with you and help you achieve the personal growth you are striving for. I mainly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my work. CBT focuses on the thoughts and how the thoughts impact the emotions and behaviors that follow.
My name is Shannon Schell, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I have experience working with a variety of emotional and behavioral issues that span from therapy for depression and anxiety to relationship issues and couples counseling and much more. My goal is to partner with you and help you achieve the personal growth you are striving for. I mainly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my work. CBT focuses on the thoughts and how the thoughts impact the emotions and behaviors that follow.
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Some people say everything happens for a reason. How can that be if what happened broke you? Sure, you can put on a happy face and pretend that things are alright, but on the inside you know things are anything but alright. You may find yourself crying uncontrollably, experiencing extreme rage, or drowning your sorrows with destructive behaviors. Let's work together to get things straightened out. Emotions are hard to handle, particularly when accompanied by past traumas. We feel overwhelmed, underprepared, and generally inept to handle what life is throwing our way. Yet, we know we must move on.
Some people say everything happens for a reason. How can that be if what happened broke you? Sure, you can put on a happy face and pretend that things are alright, but on the inside you know things are anything but alright. You may find yourself crying uncontrollably, experiencing extreme rage, or drowning your sorrows with destructive behaviors. Let's work together to get things straightened out. Emotions are hard to handle, particularly when accompanied by past traumas. We feel overwhelmed, underprepared, and generally inept to handle what life is throwing our way. Yet, we know we must move on.
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I believe therapy is about active collaboration and discovery. Together we will explore how your current patterns either support your happiness or contribute to your struggle. Areas of distress are commonly patterns that repeat over and over----in how we cope, our self-esteem, and our relationships. Common psychological symptoms such as anxiety and depression can often be linked back to the way we relate to the world, ourselves, and others. You're the expert on you. Once we've identified the underlying patterns, we can work together to develop a new way of interacting with the world around you and the people in it.
I believe therapy is about active collaboration and discovery. Together we will explore how your current patterns either support your happiness or contribute to your struggle. Areas of distress are commonly patterns that repeat over and over----in how we cope, our self-esteem, and our relationships. Common psychological symptoms such as anxiety and depression can often be linked back to the way we relate to the world, ourselves, and others. You're the expert on you. Once we've identified the underlying patterns, we can work together to develop a new way of interacting with the world around you and the people in it.
![Photo of Catherine Quiring, MA, LMHC, LCPC, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b005d5bd-f862-4b48-8ed5-8bc61ac86134/2/320x400.jpeg)
You can have a life that is not defined by anxiety, depression, shame, or loneliness. You can be brave and confident. You can value your own needs as much as you value others'. You can heal from growing up with emotionally-immature parents, harmful religious teachings/experiences, sexual abuse, trauma, and shame. My job is to guide you there. I love helping clients find their voice and increase their self-confidence. I help you identify the factors underlying your anxiety, trauma, and depression so you're not just trying to cope with them anymore, but can have more of the life you want.
You can have a life that is not defined by anxiety, depression, shame, or loneliness. You can be brave and confident. You can value your own needs as much as you value others'. You can heal from growing up with emotionally-immature parents, harmful religious teachings/experiences, sexual abuse, trauma, and shame. My job is to guide you there. I love helping clients find their voice and increase their self-confidence. I help you identify the factors underlying your anxiety, trauma, and depression so you're not just trying to cope with them anymore, but can have more of the life you want.
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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.
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Christina Myers
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32405
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Christina! I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with the state of Florida. I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University in 2022! I have experience providing individual and group counseling within the community and in the school district. I utilize a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling in an effort to foster hope, healing and resilience. My therapy techniques are grounded in person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and my frequent use of mindfulness.
Hi, I’m Christina! I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with the state of Florida. I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University in 2022! I have experience providing individual and group counseling within the community and in the school district. I utilize a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling in an effort to foster hope, healing and resilience. My therapy techniques are grounded in person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and my frequent use of mindfulness.
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"My life feels chaotic...I am overwhelmed...I cant get anything done..." these are the words I typically hear my clients say in the first session. Relationship problems, mood instability, and medical problems may be additional areas of concern you might be experiencing. I specialize in navigating the complexities of life's most challenging moments. I recognize that for many, life can feel like an unmanageable whirlwind of chaos, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find a path forward. My approach is centered on creating a safe space where you can explore these challenges without judgment.
"My life feels chaotic...I am overwhelmed...I cant get anything done..." these are the words I typically hear my clients say in the first session. Relationship problems, mood instability, and medical problems may be additional areas of concern you might be experiencing. I specialize in navigating the complexities of life's most challenging moments. I recognize that for many, life can feel like an unmanageable whirlwind of chaos, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find a path forward. My approach is centered on creating a safe space where you can explore these challenges without judgment.
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Sarah Lynn Marion
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Niceville, FL 32578
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Mental Health Counselor in Niceville, FL. I graduated from Colorado State University with a B.S. in Biology and from Liberty University with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. As a military spouse and mother of four children, I bring a unique perspective to counseling. I have worked in the local area providing counseling to individuals and couples. My specialties include depression/anxiety, relationships and couple, trauma, military, and I work to include the whole person; emotionally, physically, and spiritually, in all of my sessions.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Mental Health Counselor in Niceville, FL. I graduated from Colorado State University with a B.S. in Biology and from Liberty University with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. As a military spouse and mother of four children, I bring a unique perspective to counseling. I have worked in the local area providing counseling to individuals and couples. My specialties include depression/anxiety, relationships and couple, trauma, military, and I work to include the whole person; emotionally, physically, and spiritually, in all of my sessions.
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Life can be hard, but there is healing and hope through Jesus Christ! I’m passionate about the Lord, His Word, and His people. I consider it a true honor to be able to sit with those who are willing to be bold enough to share their story. What a gift!
Life can be hard, but there is healing and hope through Jesus Christ! I’m passionate about the Lord, His Word, and His people. I consider it a true honor to be able to sit with those who are willing to be bold enough to share their story. What a gift!