Autism Therapists in Gulf Breeze, FL
You can do it! I can help! I also provide testing for autism/IQ.
Life is tough...and getting tougher. Sometimes, it can be hard to cope. Sometimes, things can feel overwhelming. Sometimes, you feel like you are just barely hanging on. Maybe you have had a lifetime of trauma that has finally caught up with you. Maybe you are a parent whose child is on your very last nerve. Maybe you are struggling in your relationships. Maybe, in the midst of all this, you have lost hope. Maybe, you have even lost you. Wherever you are today, I would like to help. I bring 25 years of counseling experience into each session and I am still learning. I can't wait to help you on your journey!
You can do it! I can help! I also provide testing for autism/IQ.
Life is tough...and getting tougher. Sometimes, it can be hard to cope. Sometimes, things can feel overwhelming. Sometimes, you feel like you are just barely hanging on. Maybe you have had a lifetime of trauma that has finally caught up with you. Maybe you are a parent whose child is on your very last nerve. Maybe you are struggling in your relationships. Maybe, in the midst of all this, you have lost hope. Maybe, you have even lost you. Wherever you are today, I would like to help. I bring 25 years of counseling experience into each session and I am still learning. I can't wait to help you on your journey!
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.
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.
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.
Laurie Lynn Koenig, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Accepting new clients.
Accepting new clients.
Start living your best life, now! I have over 24 years of clinical experience working in the mental health field, healthcare, hospitals, nursing homes and private homes. I specialize in serving children, pre-teens, adolescents, and young adults through senior citizens. I offer individual, family, and group counseling sessions.
Start living your best life, now! I have over 24 years of clinical experience working in the mental health field, healthcare, hospitals, nursing homes and private homes. I specialize in serving children, pre-teens, adolescents, and young adults through senior citizens. I offer individual, family, and group counseling sessions.
An interesting client for me is the middle-aged male who has climbed the ladder of success only to find there is nothing there but "stuff". They are extremely depressed realizing that they are unsatisfied with their lives. So they come into therapy to start "The Male Journey". If they become humble and honest, there is a chance that they can transform their lives for the better. Often, this approach is successful with couples who are in need of relationship counseling.
An interesting client for me is the middle-aged male who has climbed the ladder of success only to find there is nothing there but "stuff". They are extremely depressed realizing that they are unsatisfied with their lives. So they come into therapy to start "The Male Journey". If they become humble and honest, there is a chance that they can transform their lives for the better. Often, this approach is successful with couples who are in need of relationship counseling.
Kinya Nicole Williams
Counselor, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 (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.
Since 2013, I’ve worked with a range of mental health concerns in my private practice. In 2015 I learned of NeruoTherapy and utilized it as part of a wellness based inpatient program. And in 2017 I introduced it to my private practice. After seeing remarkable improvements with so many client concerns, (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, TBI, Stroke Recovery, ADHD, Sleep Issues, Memory, Focus, Performance Enhancement, and more), Emerald Coast NeruoFeedback was founded in 2021, making it available outside of my counseling practice. At ECNF we combine cutting edge software with years of clinical experience from assessment to implementation.
Since 2013, I’ve worked with a range of mental health concerns in my private practice. In 2015 I learned of NeruoTherapy and utilized it as part of a wellness based inpatient program. And in 2017 I introduced it to my private practice. After seeing remarkable improvements with so many client concerns, (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, TBI, Stroke Recovery, ADHD, Sleep Issues, Memory, Focus, Performance Enhancement, and more), Emerald Coast NeruoFeedback was founded in 2021, making it available outside of my counseling practice. At ECNF we combine cutting edge software with years of clinical experience from assessment to implementation.
My ideal client is simple: I enjoy working most with someone who is motivated and engaged in the process of counseling.
My ideal client is simple: I enjoy working most with someone who is motivated and engaged in the process of counseling.
Accentus Health TMS is a leading provider of mental health services, offering a range of specialized therapies, medication management, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy. My specific focus at Accentus Health TMS is the neurodiverse community, trauma, addiction and couple's issues. As a team we work together to create an individualized plan of care that is designed to meet the specific needs of each patient. We believe that mental health is essential for overall well-being, and we strive to ensure our patients are able to achieve their goals in a safe and supportive environment. It’s time to feel better!
Accentus Health TMS is a leading provider of mental health services, offering a range of specialized therapies, medication management, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy. My specific focus at Accentus Health TMS is the neurodiverse community, trauma, addiction and couple's issues. As a team we work together to create an individualized plan of care that is designed to meet the specific needs of each patient. We believe that mental health is essential for overall well-being, and we strive to ensure our patients are able to achieve their goals in a safe and supportive environment. It’s time to feel better!
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.
Your mind is a racing machine that you can't seem to turn off! Scary and bothersome thoughts keep popping in your mind! You try to block them but they keep comping back. You can't be fully present or really enjoy yourself because they are so loud so often! Simple tasks now take forever because you battle the urge to check or repeat things over and over. You are embarrassed that people may think you're weird! But they just don't understand what it's like to think things you don't want to think and do things you know don't always make sense. You just want the thoughts and worries to stop so you can feel like yourself again.
Your mind is a racing machine that you can't seem to turn off! Scary and bothersome thoughts keep popping in your mind! You try to block them but they keep comping back. You can't be fully present or really enjoy yourself because they are so loud so often! Simple tasks now take forever because you battle the urge to check or repeat things over and over. You are embarrassed that people may think you're weird! But they just don't understand what it's like to think things you don't want to think and do things you know don't always make sense. You just want the thoughts and worries to stop so you can feel like yourself again.
Madewell Art Studio, LLC
Counselor, MS, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Not accepting new clients
Do you need to try something out of the box? Or have a child that could use a different approach? Whether it's General Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, Depression, or a variety of special needs, Art therapy can offer a unique way in. NO PRIOR ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Art therapy allows opportunities to develop new insights for adults and children alike.
Do you need to try something out of the box? Or have a child that could use a different approach? Whether it's General Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, Depression, or a variety of special needs, Art therapy can offer a unique way in. NO PRIOR ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Art therapy allows opportunities to develop new insights for adults and children alike.
More Therapists Nearby
I received a B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Georgia. I completed an Internship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
I was an Outpatient Psychologist at the Lakeview Center. I developed a multi-modal Drug Abuse Program and was Director for several years. I entered private practice in 1974 with continuous service to the Pensacola Community.
I provide therapy for children, adolescents and adults in either individual or family sessions, as well as marital/relationship therapy.
I received a B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Georgia. I completed an Internship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
I was an Outpatient Psychologist at the Lakeview Center. I developed a multi-modal Drug Abuse Program and was Director for several years. I entered private practice in 1974 with continuous service to the Pensacola Community.
I provide therapy for children, adolescents and adults in either individual or family sessions, as well as marital/relationship therapy.
I will start by offering you support, acceptance, and guidance in a safe, cordial setting. My goal is to help you understand, manage, and resolve whatever difficulties you may be facing so that you can begin to maximize your quality of life with the confidence, success, and peace that you deserve. I will assist you in discovering and developing personalized, effective problem-solving strategies that will help you achieve the outcomes you desire.
I will start by offering you support, acceptance, and guidance in a safe, cordial setting. My goal is to help you understand, manage, and resolve whatever difficulties you may be facing so that you can begin to maximize your quality of life with the confidence, success, and peace that you deserve. I will assist you in discovering and developing personalized, effective problem-solving strategies that will help you achieve the outcomes you desire.
Starting your mental health journey can be overwhelming. Sometimes it is a struggle to know where to begin or find the words to describe how you feel. We can tuck trauma away like a book on a bookshelf waiting to be picked up and read. Trauma is not always associated with war. It can be something that can be seen as seemingly small, like growing up in a lonely household, or it can be seen in surviving a car accident. Wherever you are in your life, whether it is struggling to begin a new career, having a major life event, or maybe it is time to address your social anxiety, I would be honored to extend a helping hand.
Starting your mental health journey can be overwhelming. Sometimes it is a struggle to know where to begin or find the words to describe how you feel. We can tuck trauma away like a book on a bookshelf waiting to be picked up and read. Trauma is not always associated with war. It can be something that can be seen as seemingly small, like growing up in a lonely household, or it can be seen in surviving a car accident. Wherever you are in your life, whether it is struggling to begin a new career, having a major life event, or maybe it is time to address your social anxiety, I would be honored to extend a helping hand.
Kathleen Guy Hutchinson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32504
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern and a Certified Trauma Professional. I have over 10 years post-Master's experience working with adolescents and adults in various settings such as schools, hospitals, and shelters. I currently work in private practice with ages 11 +. I can help with you or your adolescent with issues such as trauma recovery, stress/anxiety, depression, self-esteem, periods of transitions, and generally feeling “stuck”. I believe that you already have the answers you need within you. Let's work together to block out the unnecessary noise and ground yourself in your own innate wisdom.
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern and a Certified Trauma Professional. I have over 10 years post-Master's experience working with adolescents and adults in various settings such as schools, hospitals, and shelters. I currently work in private practice with ages 11 +. I can help with you or your adolescent with issues such as trauma recovery, stress/anxiety, depression, self-esteem, periods of transitions, and generally feeling “stuck”. I believe that you already have the answers you need within you. Let's work together to block out the unnecessary noise and ground yourself in your own innate wisdom.
Tannre Kirmse
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Navarre, FL 32566
Not accepting new clients
I love it all - You need help with your childrens' behaviors? Communicating with a spouse? Just had a bad breakup? Want to learn some coping skills? I do it all. I can help you navigate what you may be going through - deployments, getting back into the swing of civilian life, questioning your sexuality, loss of passion in a marriage, children acting out in school, life... I have a huge heart to help others, especially when it comes to communication, boundaries, child behaviors, sexuality, & more! I can help you find your voice, learn what you're feeling, & get back to feeling like your authentic self.
I love it all - You need help with your childrens' behaviors? Communicating with a spouse? Just had a bad breakup? Want to learn some coping skills? I do it all. I can help you navigate what you may be going through - deployments, getting back into the swing of civilian life, questioning your sexuality, loss of passion in a marriage, children acting out in school, life... I have a huge heart to help others, especially when it comes to communication, boundaries, child behaviors, sexuality, & more! I can help you find your voice, learn what you're feeling, & get back to feeling like your authentic self.
Online Therapists
Jasmine Broadnax
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32503
Hello, my name is Jasmine Broadnax, LCSW. Throughout my career, I have assisted individuals of various age groups and families who have encountered difficulty related to Neurodivergent complexities, Autism, Obsessive Compulsion Disorder, ADHD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, and more. EMDR trained and Certified in Trauma and Resilience (CTRC). My job is to help you overcome negative habits, achieve new goals, and implement change. Allow me to offer you support and empower you with techniques to break old pattern and develop new healthy skills.
Hello, my name is Jasmine Broadnax, LCSW. Throughout my career, I have assisted individuals of various age groups and families who have encountered difficulty related to Neurodivergent complexities, Autism, Obsessive Compulsion Disorder, ADHD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, and more. EMDR trained and Certified in Trauma and Resilience (CTRC). My job is to help you overcome negative habits, achieve new goals, and implement change. Allow me to offer you support and empower you with techniques to break old pattern and develop new healthy skills.
Megan Dasbach
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, NCC, MT-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Panama City, FL 32405
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize with neurodivergence, including Autism Spectrum and Attention Deficit Disorders.
My dear friends! Thank you for taking the time to see my profile. I believe very strongly in the egalitarian relationship - you are the expert in your experiences, and I am here to reflect, process, and help you on your personal journey through whatever you are hoping for support on. Whether you are looking for a therapist for yourself or your little one, I think therapy should be enjoyable, supportive, and our relationship is central to your comfort here.
I specialize with neurodivergence, including Autism Spectrum and Attention Deficit Disorders.
My dear friends! Thank you for taking the time to see my profile. I believe very strongly in the egalitarian relationship - you are the expert in your experiences, and I am here to reflect, process, and help you on your personal journey through whatever you are hoping for support on. Whether you are looking for a therapist for yourself or your little one, I think therapy should be enjoyable, supportive, and our relationship is central to your comfort here.
See more therapy options for Gulf Breeze
Nearby Autism Therapists Searches for Gulf Breeze
See More Autism TherapistsAutism Therapists
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.