Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT) Therapists in Destin, FL

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Brain Injury Specialist. I provide mental health and substance abuse treatment for individuals. I have a special interest in treating military members and Veterans. I am the spouse of a retired military member and grew up in an Air Force Family. This provides me with a unique understanding of the military culture and issues facing the military population. I also enjoy working with the geriatric population to help individuals cope with the changes that come later in life.

In my practice I seek to provide a relaxed, supportive environment that encourages self-exploration and personal growth. I believe an important aspect of happiness in life is strong, healthy relationships - with others as well as yourself. I guide adult individuals and couples toward this goal by helping them gain self-awareness, emotional self-regulation, and improved communication and relationship skills.

Finch & Finch Consulting Group, LLC is comprised of Kenneth A. Finch, Ph.D., LMHC and Dallas A. Finch, LCSW. We offer psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families to address specific issues or for general therapeutic growth as well as organizational consulting for coaching, team building and leadership development. Our mission is to create a safe environment that adds value and therapeutic significance to empower clients towards healing, health and growth in the context of faith.

It is understandable when life becomes difficult. It takes courage to step out and look for a new set of answers. Sometimes it's a stressor from our family, a trauma from just living life, or serving our country in the military. The challenge to cope can be extremely painful, as it commonly is, with Depression, Anxiety, loss, or events like abandonment or grief. Understanding means listening, grasping a problem, formulating a trust in judgment, and assisting a person or family in forming a plan that can keep you moving forward with your life.

Chris works with adults seeking help with mood, anxiety, and adjustment disorders. I have also worked with addictions and the myriad collateral of these issues.

Congratulations on your courageous decision to seek help! The process of healing begins with taking responsibility, realizing that it is you – and no one else – that creates your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Self-awareness is the first step to change. Only you are aware of your unique circumstances and needs from therapy. I go above and beyond to help those like you who choose to actively help themselves. Understand that the path to self-discovery and growth is not easy. It involves commitment, personal investment, and a desire to delve into the process of growth, healing, and self-love.

You have already made progress by making the decision to begin therapy, and that is huge! No matter what issues you are facing, we will work together to find a way to help you meet your treatment goals in a safe, non-judgmental environment. All I need from you is honesty, commitment, and a willingness to share your story at a pace that is comfortable for you. Whether it is anxiety, depression, self-esteem, codependency, or relationship issues, we can work together to find skills or techniques that can enrich your life. I can offer you coping skills/techniques as well as materials that you can use for additional guidance.

For the person or family who is currently living in active addiction or needing a behavioral tune up, I am here for you! Whether you are struggling with substance abuse or a behavioral addiction which would be : food; gambling; unhealthy relations; work; money; or controlling behaviors, Pursuit is here for you AND your family. When we get healthy emotionally and mentally, then our physical, spiritual and financial health can get stronger. Something important to remember is YOUR Recovery is about progress, not perfection. If you are seeking to crush the chaos in your life, we can help. Peace and Serenity is on your Horizon!

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.

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.

Change takes courage, it takes patience, and it takes perseverance. I believe that your pain, viewpoint and struggles are unique to you. With a direct understanding of the diversity of issues that you experience, I am here to help you take charge of your mental health. I sympathize with the collective experience and empathize with the personal experiences that you go through. It is important to know that counseling is a collaborative journey that requires honesty, vulnerability, and patience. I am happy that you are here taking the first step.