Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Destin, FL
I am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Certified Trauma Counselor, and Certified Addiction Counselor.
Sometimes life is just hard! Whether you are struggling with the ups and downs of life, or life has thrown you curve balls such as abuse or divorce, getting through can be hard...but you do not have to do it alone. I am here to be your coach, confidant, encourager, and friend, and to help you learn the skills needed to weather the storm. I am a faith-based counselor, incorporating Christ into sessions, and practice play therapy with children and adolescents. Come find hope and healing, and include a contact number! I look forward to working with you!
I am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Certified Trauma Counselor, and Certified Addiction Counselor.
Sometimes life is just hard! Whether you are struggling with the ups and downs of life, or life has thrown you curve balls such as abuse or divorce, getting through can be hard...but you do not have to do it alone. I am here to be your coach, confidant, encourager, and friend, and to help you learn the skills needed to weather the storm. I am a faith-based counselor, incorporating Christ into sessions, and practice play therapy with children and adolescents. Come find hope and healing, and include a contact number! I look forward to working with you!
I specialize in supporting individuals facing depression, anxiety, stress, anger issues, behavioral issues, mood disorders, narcissistic relationships, and childhood trauma.
As a Licensed Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, I specialize in addressing childhood trauma across all age groups. Holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, an accredited institution, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University, my education forms a robust foundation in psychology, empowering me with practical insights. My passion lies in delivering specialized care by nurturing mental well-being through empathetic support and tailored interventions.
I specialize in supporting individuals facing depression, anxiety, stress, anger issues, behavioral issues, mood disorders, narcissistic relationships, and childhood trauma.
As a Licensed Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, I specialize in addressing childhood trauma across all age groups. Holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, an accredited institution, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University, my education forms a robust foundation in psychology, empowering me with practical insights. My passion lies in delivering specialized care by nurturing mental well-being through empathetic support and tailored interventions.
Kimberly Yon-Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Destin, FL 32541
My areas of experience include Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, grief/loss, traumatic brain injury, and substance abuse.
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.
My areas of experience include Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, grief/loss, traumatic brain injury, and substance abuse.
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.
Is life unpredictable and chaotic? Are you depressed or anxious, lost interest in doing things that have been important to you, sometimes feel like you've lost yourself? Do you sometimes use alcohol or other substances so you don't feel? Have you experienced trauma or injuries that you struggle to manage? Let's work together to change course whether you are struggling with addiction, trauma, loss, or the stress of everyday life.
Is life unpredictable and chaotic? Are you depressed or anxious, lost interest in doing things that have been important to you, sometimes feel like you've lost yourself? Do you sometimes use alcohol or other substances so you don't feel? Have you experienced trauma or injuries that you struggle to manage? Let's work together to change course whether you are struggling with addiction, trauma, loss, or the stress of everyday life.
I specialize in a wide range of issues such as trauma, stress management, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, etc.
As a dedicated and empathetic counselor, I am committed to facilitating positive change and personal growth in individuals and couples. My approach is rooted in the belief that every person possesses the resilience and strength to navigate life's challenges with support. With a degree in Psychology and experience working with diverse populations, I have honed my skills in providing a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. My therapeutic approach is integrative with a person-centered perspective, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual.
I specialize in a wide range of issues such as trauma, stress management, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, etc.
As a dedicated and empathetic counselor, I am committed to facilitating positive change and personal growth in individuals and couples. My approach is rooted in the belief that every person possesses the resilience and strength to navigate life's challenges with support. With a degree in Psychology and experience working with diverse populations, I have honed my skills in providing a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. My therapeutic approach is integrative with a person-centered perspective, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual.
I am trained in EMDR ( Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), PE (Prolong Exposure), CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) CBT-I( Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) and mindfulness techniques to recover for any trauma or life changes.
My name is Shalini Semento, and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am here to meet you wherever you are in life, and help guide the path to a new chapter of your life. I have been an LCSW for a number of years from working with disenfranchised communities, hospital settings, crisis centers, & military. I get it, and I understand that life can throw some curve balls at times. Let’s make this collaboration to overcome obstacles, and to find new tools for you to live your best life.
I am trained in EMDR ( Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), PE (Prolong Exposure), CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) CBT-I( Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) and mindfulness techniques to recover for any trauma or life changes.
My name is Shalini Semento, and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am here to meet you wherever you are in life, and help guide the path to a new chapter of your life. I have been an LCSW for a number of years from working with disenfranchised communities, hospital settings, crisis centers, & military. I get it, and I understand that life can throw some curve balls at times. Let’s make this collaboration to overcome obstacles, and to find new tools for you to live your best life.
Our providers are trained and efficient in evidence based clinical interventions, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Sexology, Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Object Relations, Solution- Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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.
Our providers are trained and efficient in evidence based clinical interventions, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Sexology, Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Object Relations, Solution- Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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.
Do you sometimes find yourself feeling overwhelmed with life? Or relationships? Or circumstances? I can offer you a fresh perspective through my creative counseling approach. I specialize in premarital and marriage counseling as well as helping adolescence and adults through trauma, transitions, grief, and personal development.
Do you sometimes find yourself feeling overwhelmed with life? Or relationships? Or circumstances? I can offer you a fresh perspective through my creative counseling approach. I specialize in premarital and marriage counseling as well as helping adolescence and adults through trauma, transitions, grief, and personal development.
Dareece A. Shaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP, CCATP
Verified Verified
Destin, FL 32540 (Online Only)
I'm not afraid to stand beside those who are dealing with the effects of trauma, and I'm open to helping you work through those feelings.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Florida & Nevada. I graduated from Chapman University with a Master's degree in Psychology and an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy. I have specific extensive experience working with individuals suffering from PTSD. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
I'm not afraid to stand beside those who are dealing with the effects of trauma, and I'm open to helping you work through those feelings.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Florida & Nevada. I graduated from Chapman University with a Master's degree in Psychology and an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy. I have specific extensive experience working with individuals suffering from PTSD. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
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.
Together as a team, we can help you recover from trauma or infidelity, learn to trust and love again, and rebuild your life and your relationship.
Congratulations on taking the first step to make positive changes in your life and your relationships. Whether you or your relationship is in crisis, or if you seek change, there is hope. I am committed to helping individuals and couples improve their lives and their most valued relationships. I am passionate about helping individuals overcome personal challenges and tailor my counseling approach to match the needs of my clients thereby empowering you to create the life you have always dreamed of. My work with couples utilizes the Gottman Method Couples Therapy which can enhance your relationships in just 3 sessions.
Together as a team, we can help you recover from trauma or infidelity, learn to trust and love again, and rebuild your life and your relationship.
Congratulations on taking the first step to make positive changes in your life and your relationships. Whether you or your relationship is in crisis, or if you seek change, there is hope. I am committed to helping individuals and couples improve their lives and their most valued relationships. I am passionate about helping individuals overcome personal challenges and tailor my counseling approach to match the needs of my clients thereby empowering you to create the life you have always dreamed of. My work with couples utilizes the Gottman Method Couples Therapy which can enhance your relationships in just 3 sessions.
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Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS
Verified Verified
Destin, FL 32540
Psychotherapy is my “calling” and I incorporate evidence-based practices including CBT, CPT, REBT, trauma-focused cognitive therapy, cognitive-behavioral conjoint psychotherapy, along with reality and exposure therapies.
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.
Psychotherapy is my “calling” and I incorporate evidence-based practices including CBT, CPT, REBT, trauma-focused cognitive therapy, cognitive-behavioral conjoint psychotherapy, along with reality and exposure therapies.
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.
" Through the use of psychotherapy grounded in psychoanalytical and cognitive behavioral theories we'll address anxiety, depression, trauma, mood and stress related disorders.
Feeling sad, depressed, overwhelmed or anxious? Afraid your marriage won’t last, or your child’s grades are dropping? Life experiences trigger a cascade of painful emotions, limiting beliefs, and destructive thoughts and patterns of behavior that can seem impossible to resolve. Together we'll use methods to understand and remove obstacles and limiting beliefs that prevent you from living.
" Through the use of psychotherapy grounded in psychoanalytical and cognitive behavioral theories we'll address anxiety, depression, trauma, mood and stress related disorders.
Feeling sad, depressed, overwhelmed or anxious? Afraid your marriage won’t last, or your child’s grades are dropping? Life experiences trigger a cascade of painful emotions, limiting beliefs, and destructive thoughts and patterns of behavior that can seem impossible to resolve. Together we'll use methods to understand and remove obstacles and limiting beliefs that prevent you from living.
I endeavor to help you feel safe to discuss generalized anxiety, worry, fear, depression, trauma, and its impact on you.
I help clients battling mixed emotions: anxiety, depression, worries, fear, and trauma. They have excessive/some worry that is difficult to control, occurring more days than not for more than 30 days and beyond. They might also experience motor tension, autonomic hyperactivity, and hypervigilance. I work with you to create short- and long-term goals to reduce symptoms' frequency, intensity, and duration so that daily functioning is not impaired. The plan is to stabilize anxiety levels while increasing the ability to function. Help resolve the core conflict causing the anxiety. Enhance ability to cope with daily and life stressors.
I endeavor to help you feel safe to discuss generalized anxiety, worry, fear, depression, trauma, and its impact on you.
I help clients battling mixed emotions: anxiety, depression, worries, fear, and trauma. They have excessive/some worry that is difficult to control, occurring more days than not for more than 30 days and beyond. They might also experience motor tension, autonomic hyperactivity, and hypervigilance. I work with you to create short- and long-term goals to reduce symptoms' frequency, intensity, and duration so that daily functioning is not impaired. The plan is to stabilize anxiety levels while increasing the ability to function. Help resolve the core conflict causing the anxiety. Enhance ability to cope with daily and life stressors.
As a veteran, military spouse, and child of an active-duty military family, I specialize in helping service members, veterans and their families work through adjustment concerns and in managing the effects of trauma.
I'm an Air Force Veteran and a military spouse. I have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Master's Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy. I've been a mental health provider since 2010. I treat a wide range of conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, binge eating, relationship issues, and more. I believe that in order to improve a person's overall health and wellness, we need to focus on healing the mind and body. In striving toward integrated healing, we will work together to tailor a treatment plan that fits your personal goals, needs, and pace. Additionally, I provide Psychological Assessments/Testing.
As a veteran, military spouse, and child of an active-duty military family, I specialize in helping service members, veterans and their families work through adjustment concerns and in managing the effects of trauma.
I'm an Air Force Veteran and a military spouse. I have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Master's Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy. I've been a mental health provider since 2010. I treat a wide range of conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, binge eating, relationship issues, and more. I believe that in order to improve a person's overall health and wellness, we need to focus on healing the mind and body. In striving toward integrated healing, we will work together to tailor a treatment plan that fits your personal goals, needs, and pace. Additionally, I provide Psychological Assessments/Testing.
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.
Jennifer E Thakur
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Destin, FL 32540 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with young adults who might be struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, academic difficulties, motivation and trauma.
I enjoy helping teens, young adults, couples and families in both North Carolina and Florida achieve their counseling goals using research based strategies and techniques. I am trained in trauma informed techniques such as TF-CBT and EMDR. I also enjoy incorporating mindfulness, yoga, art and play into the therapeutic experience.
I specialize in working with young adults who might be struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, academic difficulties, motivation and trauma.
I enjoy helping teens, young adults, couples and families in both North Carolina and Florida achieve their counseling goals using research based strategies and techniques. I am trained in trauma informed techniques such as TF-CBT and EMDR. I also enjoy incorporating mindfulness, yoga, art and play into the therapeutic experience.
I enjoy helping people work through trauma-induced disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The ideal client is an individual who desires help. I am not going to work harder than anyone to better themselves. You have to be willing to do the work with me. This work is hard. It is not fun to talk about things that you have struggled with and I deeply understand this. The reason I got into counseling is that I was forced to go to counseling as a child and refused to engage. It was not until I was a teenager and made the decision to ask for help, that it made a difference. Your desire and passion to want to make a difference in your life matters. I can help you on your path.
I enjoy helping people work through trauma-induced disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The ideal client is an individual who desires help. I am not going to work harder than anyone to better themselves. You have to be willing to do the work with me. This work is hard. It is not fun to talk about things that you have struggled with and I deeply understand this. The reason I got into counseling is that I was forced to go to counseling as a child and refused to engage. It was not until I was a teenager and made the decision to ask for help, that it made a difference. Your desire and passion to want to make a difference in your life matters. I can help you on your path.
Solaris Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LCPC, BC-TMH, QS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Destin, FL 32541
Issues typically addressed include anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, mood disorder, and more.
It is said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Congratulations on taking the first step on your journey to healing, self-discovery, and growth. We are a group of Licensed Clinicians with Solaris Counseling Services. We have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma, intense anxiety, and identity confusion. Our therapeutic approach integrates multiple theoretical frameworks such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and reality therapy, based on each clients' individually voiced goals in treatment.
Issues typically addressed include anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, mood disorder, and more.
It is said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Congratulations on taking the first step on your journey to healing, self-discovery, and growth. We are a group of Licensed Clinicians with Solaris Counseling Services. We have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma, intense anxiety, and identity confusion. Our therapeutic approach integrates multiple theoretical frameworks such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and reality therapy, based on each clients' individually voiced goals in treatment.
I specialize in trauma, grief, pet loss, and life stressors that teens, young adults, and professionals need help processing.
My desire as a therapist is to help others discover the joy in living. I believe that those burdened with traumatic or distressing life events can find hope, healing, and freedom. Many high-performing, intelligent people secretly battle anxiety, depression, and trauma/stress, and they become overwhelmed trying to handle it alone. The mask of perfection smiles that "everything is ok," while the true person feels lost, drained, and confused. If you or a loved one are having difficulty navigating life due to upsetting, stressful life experiences, therapy can provide opportunities to breathe deeply again and look forward to a new day.
I specialize in trauma, grief, pet loss, and life stressors that teens, young adults, and professionals need help processing.
My desire as a therapist is to help others discover the joy in living. I believe that those burdened with traumatic or distressing life events can find hope, healing, and freedom. Many high-performing, intelligent people secretly battle anxiety, depression, and trauma/stress, and they become overwhelmed trying to handle it alone. The mask of perfection smiles that "everything is ok," while the true person feels lost, drained, and confused. If you or a loved one are having difficulty navigating life due to upsetting, stressful life experiences, therapy can provide opportunities to breathe deeply again and look forward to a new day.
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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.