Therapists for Teens in Gulf Breeze, FL

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.

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.

A Licensed Psychologist since 2004, I have specific expertise in child, adolescent, adult, couples, and family therapy. I have worked with over ten thousand children, adolescents, and adults.

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.

Sometimes life feels like we are barely just going through the motions. It can be overwhelming, unmanageable or just unenjoyable. My goal is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. Whether it is you or your child or teen struggling to adjust, a trauma, a struggling relationship or the hardships of managing day to day life, I am here to help you thrive, not just survive. Therapy is work work but it can also be an energizing and fun experience. I strive to make your experience one that you look forward to and benefit from.

I work with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, phase of life issues, and many other challenges.

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.

Whether you have struggles with anxiety, depression, work/family stress, life transitions, or other mental health concerns you will find a sensitive, caring and respectful environment to meet your treatment needs.

Using a family systems approach, I specialize in helping children and teens navigate complex issues such as anxiety, peer difficulties, depression, trauma, challenges at school, etc. I believe that the most influential pieces of success are early intervention and a strong support system. Because of this belief, I feel passionate about working with not only my clients, but their caregivers as well to implement developmentally-appropriate and child-centered interventions. "I see your pain, and it's big. I also see your courage, and it's bigger. We can do hard things." - Glennon Doyle

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.

If you're ready to work through the tough issues in your relationship to get to a place where you can have healthy communication and a genuine partnership, you've come to the right place. If you've noticed patterns of thought, emotion, or behavior in yourself that are causing you difficulty, and you want to get to the root of your own self-sabotage, welcome home, friend. When you realize that you want more for yourself and your relationships, call me, and let's do this together.

Are you ready to live better? Do you think you could be happier? What is important to me is allowing you as a client to to express yourself. My aim is to tap into your personal feelings and help with finding out how you can have peace of mind. In todays world, we have many obligations like; taking care of older parents, family, marriages, children, jobs, and relationships. There is a way to adjust and still live your life as it was meant to be. Low Self Esteem, Anxiety and Depression don't need to control you. One on one conversations with me are full of compassion, understanding and tools to work with. I WILL ANSWER YOUR PHONE CALL

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.

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.

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 primarily work with children and adolescents, but I'm open to clients of all ages. I have worked with clients on a variety of challenges - grief, bullying, post-traumatic stress, low self-worth, substance abuse, self-harm, adjusting to adoption, identity development, religious hurt, and more. I am currently contracted with Lukas Counseling Co. (formerly called Opulent VIP, LLC), which enables me to take a broad range of insurance and to schedule sessions in your community, at your home, or virtually. During in-person sessions, I follow all CDC guidelines, and I have also been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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.

NOW Servicing 40 STATES through psypact.org & ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). We become paralyzed by the frightening pace of life when the daunting challenges presented to us on a daily basis become overwhelming. Seeking help & relief is the first step in guiding through dark and emotional times. The decision to enter into therapy is an investment in yourself & I understand was made with careful consideration. I am dedicated to the process & discovery of therapy by providing a comfortable & confidential space designed specifically to meet your unique circumstances & needs.

I provide guidance and support through counseling to help people of all backgrounds reach their greatest potential. Through one on one sessions, workshops, and group trainings, I work to foster a space for learning, healing, and growing authentically. These services are provided in both English and Spanish. Over the years, I have trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative therapy, Trauma Focused therapy. My mission is to establish a foundation of trust, honesty, and mutual respect in hopes of supporting individuals through their mental health journey.