Therapists in Fort Walton Beach, FL
![Photo of Amber Gentry, MS, LPC Intern](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/83adde36-97f6-468b-91fe-eb397afddc2c/3/320x400.jpeg)
As a registered mental health counselor intern, I passionately advocate for self-care and mental wellness while working collaboratively with clients to empower and build resilience and achieve mental health goals in a safe, empathetic space for healing and self-empowerment. I am prepared to assist individuals in coping and managing emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges. What is an LPC Intern? Click on the above acronym LPC to find out more.
As a registered mental health counselor intern, I passionately advocate for self-care and mental wellness while working collaboratively with clients to empower and build resilience and achieve mental health goals in a safe, empathetic space for healing and self-empowerment. I am prepared to assist individuals in coping and managing emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges. What is an LPC Intern? Click on the above acronym LPC to find out more.
Online Therapists
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Helping Hands Counseling and Interpreting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32404
Welcome! You have accomplished the first step in therapy by identifying that you have a need and contacted a professional to begin improving your life! I specialize in individual/ family/group therapy for Deaf/Hard of Hearing, people with disabilities, and hearing individuals and their families. I have been a Sign Language Interpreter for 25 years and decided to join the field of Social Work 9 years ago to be able to conduct therapy, advocate, and assist with policy changes for underserved populations. I further specialize with ADHD/ADD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar, Phobias, Military, etc..
Welcome! You have accomplished the first step in therapy by identifying that you have a need and contacted a professional to begin improving your life! I specialize in individual/ family/group therapy for Deaf/Hard of Hearing, people with disabilities, and hearing individuals and their families. I have been a Sign Language Interpreter for 25 years and decided to join the field of Social Work 9 years ago to be able to conduct therapy, advocate, and assist with policy changes for underserved populations. I further specialize with ADHD/ADD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar, Phobias, Military, etc..
![Photo of Deborah Cihonski, PhD, NCSP, ITDS, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c39b592-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I offer a caring and healing place for children and families to find solutions and hope. In practice for over 30 years, I offer unique, highly effective horse-assisted therapy in Milton, FL, specializing in adolescent & preteen girls and women. Our property connects to many trails in the Blackwater Forest where patients can experience amazing, healing natural beauty and peace. I also see children, families, and couples in my office in Gulf Breeze. I offer the resources & support needed to help your child and family find happiness, confidence, and success.
I offer a caring and healing place for children and families to find solutions and hope. In practice for over 30 years, I offer unique, highly effective horse-assisted therapy in Milton, FL, specializing in adolescent & preteen girls and women. Our property connects to many trails in the Blackwater Forest where patients can experience amazing, healing natural beauty and peace. I also see children, families, and couples in my office in Gulf Breeze. I offer the resources & support needed to help your child and family find happiness, confidence, and success.
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Every one of us are challenged with issues, require various needs, and have goals we hope to achieve. My desire is to partner with you in the journey of life and traverse through these issues, discover fulfillment to needs, and achieve goals successfully. Doing life alone does not have to be an option and the acknowledgement of the need for assistance displays strength. I am here to provide you the support, encouragement, and truthful accountability needed to bring individuals and families to a position of understanding and success.
Every one of us are challenged with issues, require various needs, and have goals we hope to achieve. My desire is to partner with you in the journey of life and traverse through these issues, discover fulfillment to needs, and achieve goals successfully. Doing life alone does not have to be an option and the acknowledgement of the need for assistance displays strength. I am here to provide you the support, encouragement, and truthful accountability needed to bring individuals and families to a position of understanding and success.
![Photo of Jeralyn R Tharp Lpcc-S Licdc, MEd , LPCC-S, LICDC, LMHC FL, Gamb, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/58a6833a-75a1-48a3-bf00-2d807d4390f4/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jeralyn R Tharp Lpcc-S Licdc
Counselor, MEd , LPCC-S, LICDC, LMHC FL, Gamb
Verified Verified
Pace, FL 32571 (Online Only)
Welcome I hope to be part of your support journey as you seek hope, health and recovery to various life challenges . I have over 27 years experience providing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment in a great deal of diverse settings. I am interested in learning more about (you ) and (your ) goals and objectives for therapy. I believe a counseling relationship works best when you are comfortable with a therapist and free to be who you are. I help you reach this goal by bringing to the session , experience , honesty of myself , kindness and genuine regard. I am part of the Veteran Choice Programs to receive VA referrals.
Welcome I hope to be part of your support journey as you seek hope, health and recovery to various life challenges . I have over 27 years experience providing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment in a great deal of diverse settings. I am interested in learning more about (you ) and (your ) goals and objectives for therapy. I believe a counseling relationship works best when you are comfortable with a therapist and free to be who you are. I help you reach this goal by bringing to the session , experience , honesty of myself , kindness and genuine regard. I am part of the Veteran Choice Programs to receive VA referrals.
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Kinya Nicole Williams
Counselor, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32504 (Online Only)
I am a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in work with children, adolescents and adults of all ages. I will work with you and/or your loved ones to address any concerns with managing the effects of depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, divorce, grief and loss and various other challenges while helping you maintain a productive life style.
I am a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in work with children, adolescents and adults of all ages. I will work with you and/or your loved ones to address any concerns with managing the effects of depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, divorce, grief and loss and various other challenges while helping you maintain a productive life style.
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Nia Page
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Panama City, FL 32405 (Online Only)
Welcome! I enjoy working to heal with clients who have experienced and survived childhood trauma, racial trauma, and sexual trauma. I serve client populations including but not limited to: Black/African American individuals and other racially/ethnically minoritized individuals, gender diverse people, queer people, traditional, non-traditional, and first-generation college students.
Welcome! I enjoy working to heal with clients who have experienced and survived childhood trauma, racial trauma, and sexual trauma. I serve client populations including but not limited to: Black/African American individuals and other racially/ethnically minoritized individuals, gender diverse people, queer people, traditional, non-traditional, and first-generation college students.
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There are times in all of our lives when we experience challenging emotional situations.When these situations arrive we can benefit from the support of a person outside of our inner circle. Whether you are struggling with an crisis or change in your life, or even if you are just feeling mildly upset, it can take a toll on your life. Everyone can benefit from psychotherapy. No problem is too minor, severe, or unusual to be explored and healed. I approach my clients with care so that together we can built a plan that will help them achieve their goals.
There are times in all of our lives when we experience challenging emotional situations.When these situations arrive we can benefit from the support of a person outside of our inner circle. Whether you are struggling with an crisis or change in your life, or even if you are just feeling mildly upset, it can take a toll on your life. Everyone can benefit from psychotherapy. No problem is too minor, severe, or unusual to be explored and healed. I approach my clients with care so that together we can built a plan that will help them achieve their goals.
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Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and a positive sense of well-being. I'm Dr. Sherry Taylor-Butler. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I have 20+ years of experience working with and providing counseling to adults, adolescents, and children in the homes, at school, in inpatient facilities and hospitals, at outpatient facilities and with non-profit agencies. I provide services to individuals, couples, families and groups. I use Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused and Existential approaches to assist my clients in overcoming issues that cause them undue stress.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and a positive sense of well-being. I'm Dr. Sherry Taylor-Butler. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I have 20+ years of experience working with and providing counseling to adults, adolescents, and children in the homes, at school, in inpatient facilities and hospitals, at outpatient facilities and with non-profit agencies. I provide services to individuals, couples, families and groups. I use Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused and Existential approaches to assist my clients in overcoming issues that cause them undue stress.
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Bipolar Disorder Therapists
What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.
What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?
Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.
What kinds of problems does therapy help with?
Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.
What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?
Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.