Emotionally Focused Therapists in Lynn Haven, FL

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Sunshine Wilder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
Hello, my name is Sunshine Wilder and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida. In 2004, I graduated with a master’s degree in social work and have been working for the past 19 years with children, teens, and adults in various settings such as child welfare, specialized therapeutic foster care, and outpatient therapy. I have experience working with individuals with a wide range of needs such as stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, depression, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attachment issues, and bipolar disorder.
Hello, my name is Sunshine Wilder and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida. In 2004, I graduated with a master’s degree in social work and have been working for the past 19 years with children, teens, and adults in various settings such as child welfare, specialized therapeutic foster care, and outpatient therapy. I have experience working with individuals with a wide range of needs such as stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, depression, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attachment issues, and bipolar disorder.
(321) 805-3263 View (321) 805-3263
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Helping Hands Counseling and Interpreting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
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..
(850) 851-0203 View (850) 851-0203
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Meghan Moody
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, RMFTI
Verified Verified
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
Hey there! I help anxious overthinkers struggling with relationship wounds to heal their inner child and discover self-compassion. You feel like you’re always on high-alert for the next betrayal or abandonment, so you struggle to find peace in your relationships - and with yourself. Your friends might even call you an “empath” because you’re hyper-attuned to the emotions of those around you (little do they know, it can be quite a curse). You've been hurt in the past and you're tired of feeling like it's dictating your future. I get it, and I'm here to help.
Hey there! I help anxious overthinkers struggling with relationship wounds to heal their inner child and discover self-compassion. You feel like you’re always on high-alert for the next betrayal or abandonment, so you struggle to find peace in your relationships - and with yourself. Your friends might even call you an “empath” because you’re hyper-attuned to the emotions of those around you (little do they know, it can be quite a curse). You've been hurt in the past and you're tired of feeling like it's dictating your future. I get it, and I'm here to help.
(850) 660-9979 View (850) 660-9979
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Heather Strickland
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
Every day, life teaches us something new about who we are and how we respond to the challenges that come our way. Counseling provides great methods to increase your self-awareness and discover what you are genuinely capable of in life. We all need support, compassion, and a fresh perspective. I'll collaborate with you in an understanding and honest way to help you achieve what you want from life.
Every day, life teaches us something new about who we are and how we respond to the challenges that come our way. Counseling provides great methods to increase your self-awareness and discover what you are genuinely capable of in life. We all need support, compassion, and a fresh perspective. I'll collaborate with you in an understanding and honest way to help you achieve what you want from life.
(850) 809-7993 View (850) 809-7993
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Tanya Bernadette Quarterman
CH, CI, RMT
Verified Verified
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
Hypnosis is a safe tool for achieving personal goals whether you want to stop doing something (smoking, over eating, biting fingernails, feeling anxious, worrying, any unwanted habit) or want to start doing something (eating better, exercising, improve concentration, test scores, even athletic ability). It can be utilized to improve mood, reduce tension and stress, relieve feelings of overwhelm and teach the body to deeply relax. Further, Hypnosis is well documented as an effective treatment for chronic pain and complements medical treatment. Regular practice of hypnotism reduces blood pressure and improves sleep.
Hypnosis is a safe tool for achieving personal goals whether you want to stop doing something (smoking, over eating, biting fingernails, feeling anxious, worrying, any unwanted habit) or want to start doing something (eating better, exercising, improve concentration, test scores, even athletic ability). It can be utilized to improve mood, reduce tension and stress, relieve feelings of overwhelm and teach the body to deeply relax. Further, Hypnosis is well documented as an effective treatment for chronic pain and complements medical treatment. Regular practice of hypnotism reduces blood pressure and improves sleep.
(850) 988-8236 View (850) 988-8236
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Zachary R Kuster
Counselor, MDiv, MA, LMHC, CTP
Verified Verified
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
Not accepting new clients
We often use the words therapy and counseling interchangeably. For some, this works. For others, they need to be different. As a therapist, there are hundreds of helpful practices and therapeutic modalities that we can implement to promote growth and change in an individual. But, for many, the burdens of life are so relentless that they often need something different. This is where counseling begins to separate itself from therapy. A consistent ear to listen, and reliable person to trust in can truly make a major difference in your life. There is power in simple presence.
We often use the words therapy and counseling interchangeably. For some, this works. For others, they need to be different. As a therapist, there are hundreds of helpful practices and therapeutic modalities that we can implement to promote growth and change in an individual. But, for many, the burdens of life are so relentless that they often need something different. This is where counseling begins to separate itself from therapy. A consistent ear to listen, and reliable person to trust in can truly make a major difference in your life. There is power in simple presence.
(850) 754-9356 View (850) 754-9356

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La'Shawn C Peterson
Pastoral Counselor
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32405
Life happens. We cannot always control the things that take place in our lives. The issues seem to control us in ways that can sometimes cause us to drift away from who we use to be. I want to help you get that life back by coming alongside you and helping you to be the person you loved before the issue or issues of life took place and took you down a road you never intended to end up on.
Life happens. We cannot always control the things that take place in our lives. The issues seem to control us in ways that can sometimes cause us to drift away from who we use to be. I want to help you get that life back by coming alongside you and helping you to be the person you loved before the issue or issues of life took place and took you down a road you never intended to end up on.
(850) 779-4298 View (850) 779-4298
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Denisha Smith
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32404  (Online Only)
There is no ideal client, just an ideal concept, the belief in self. We work to build that through conversations about your past present and future, and conquering trauma as a means of living in the now.
There is no ideal client, just an ideal concept, the belief in self. We work to build that through conversations about your past present and future, and conquering trauma as a means of living in the now.
(727) 291-9049 View (727) 291-9049
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Joseph Mathew Durgin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Panama City, FL 32406  (Online Only)
I support individuals aged 18+ with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, medical complexities and end of life therapeutic support. My experience as a Hospice Social Worker has provided me with the privilege and opportunity to assist individuals and families with managing and processing through difficult life transitions. Whether you, or someone you know, is experiencing one of these concerns I would be honored to walk through this experience with you in a supportive and compassionate way to help you process and manage your own needs.
I support individuals aged 18+ with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, medical complexities and end of life therapeutic support. My experience as a Hospice Social Worker has provided me with the privilege and opportunity to assist individuals and families with managing and processing through difficult life transitions. Whether you, or someone you know, is experiencing one of these concerns I would be honored to walk through this experience with you in a supportive and compassionate way to help you process and manage your own needs.
(727) 496-4890 View (727) 496-4890
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Katie Truax
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Life can be so tough. Even when we want to live our best lives and thrive, sometimes it can just feel impossible to see the way to get there. When we've done the best we can and things still aren't working the way we want them to, that's when it's time to reach out and get help. As a therapist, it's my job to come along beside you, work with you to get really clear about all aspects of what is going on in the here and now, help you figure out where it is you would like to be instead, and walk with you from point A to point B.
Life can be so tough. Even when we want to live our best lives and thrive, sometimes it can just feel impossible to see the way to get there. When we've done the best we can and things still aren't working the way we want them to, that's when it's time to reach out and get help. As a therapist, it's my job to come along beside you, work with you to get really clear about all aspects of what is going on in the here and now, help you figure out where it is you would like to be instead, and walk with you from point A to point B.
(404) 429-2505 View (404) 429-2505
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Laura M Stevens
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32404  (Online Only)
Welcome! Thank you for reaching out and taking the first step in being vulnerable, and asking for help. Using my counseling skills and experiences, I help both adults and teens feel safe, respected, and accepted in sharing their stories of depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, etc. It is my goal to create a safe, welcoming and caring space for you, so that you may feel free in sharing your story.
Welcome! Thank you for reaching out and taking the first step in being vulnerable, and asking for help. Using my counseling skills and experiences, I help both adults and teens feel safe, respected, and accepted in sharing their stories of depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, etc. It is my goal to create a safe, welcoming and caring space for you, so that you may feel free in sharing your story.
(813) 519-4553 View (813) 519-4553
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Assurgent Healing LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Panama City, FL 32401
It feels like you’re about to ​🅴🆇🅿🅻🅾🅳🅴​​​​​​​! You're stuck in a repetitive cycle with little improvement. You find it hard to smile sometimes and it makes you wonder when peace will arrive. You’re burnt OUT, too tired to hang with friends, too OVERWHELMED to play with your kids and the sight of your significant other is not helping. How long will continue with these repetitive cycles? This isn’t a healthy way to live and if you continue you may end up resenting the world and yourself. Operating from a place of discomfort is never easy and finding the help you deserve can be even harder.
It feels like you’re about to ​🅴🆇🅿🅻🅾🅳🅴​​​​​​​! You're stuck in a repetitive cycle with little improvement. You find it hard to smile sometimes and it makes you wonder when peace will arrive. You’re burnt OUT, too tired to hang with friends, too OVERWHELMED to play with your kids and the sight of your significant other is not helping. How long will continue with these repetitive cycles? This isn’t a healthy way to live and if you continue you may end up resenting the world and yourself. Operating from a place of discomfort is never easy and finding the help you deserve can be even harder.
(561) 375-2943 View (561) 375-2943
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Summer Katz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, ACS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Panama City, FL 32408  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Experiencing stress at work or in your relationships? Are you impacted by a chronic medical condition, or having difficulty coping with grief and loss? With a range of experience in health and healing, I can offer support and guidance to help you break through the emotional barriers that may prevent you from moving forward in life. My background includes professional as well as personal experience related to these topics, and I share this to say that you are not alone in your journey.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Experiencing stress at work or in your relationships? Are you impacted by a chronic medical condition, or having difficulty coping with grief and loss? With a range of experience in health and healing, I can offer support and guidance to help you break through the emotional barriers that may prevent you from moving forward in life. My background includes professional as well as personal experience related to these topics, and I share this to say that you are not alone in your journey.
(844) 851-8784 View (844) 851-8784
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Valarese Dailey
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32404  (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Valarese. (It is pronounced Val-uh-reese). Do you have an adolescent struggling with anxiety, mood, attention, stress, and/or a behavioral disorder? I help adolescents identify triggers that cause them distress at school, home, and/or in the community.
Hi, my name is Valarese. (It is pronounced Val-uh-reese). Do you have an adolescent struggling with anxiety, mood, attention, stress, and/or a behavioral disorder? I help adolescents identify triggers that cause them distress at school, home, and/or in the community.
(305) 889-7367 View (305) 889-7367
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Erin Bruner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Panama City, FL 32405
Hi there, I’m Erin! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida since 2021. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma. I enjoy working with teens and young adults to help them through those difficult stages of life. As a new mom myself, I enjoy working with women through all the stages of motherhood. Additionally, I enjoying working with clients who are on a journey to heal past childhood trauma and generational toxic family cycles for a brighter future for themselves and their families.
Hi there, I’m Erin! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida since 2021. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma. I enjoy working with teens and young adults to help them through those difficult stages of life. As a new mom myself, I enjoy working with women through all the stages of motherhood. Additionally, I enjoying working with clients who are on a journey to heal past childhood trauma and generational toxic family cycles for a brighter future for themselves and their families.
(850) 789-5589 View (850) 789-5589
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Rachel Sobiech
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MCAP
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32404  (Online Only)
Hi there! I’m Rachel, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. If you're navigating healing from trauma or challenges related to your identity or transitioning, I’m here to help. I’m committed to providing a supportive space where you can embrace your true self and find genuine self-love.
Hi there! I’m Rachel, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. If you're navigating healing from trauma or challenges related to your identity or transitioning, I’m here to help. I’m committed to providing a supportive space where you can embrace your true self and find genuine self-love.
(727) 337-7656 View (727) 337-7656
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Claudia Dorego
Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Panama City, FL 32402  (Online Only)
Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Lifestyle coach. Claudia believes that the best way to live your life is by putting the best version of yourself into everything that you do. Finding that version of yourself can be challenging especially when life is filled with obstacles. Her mindfulness approach includes health and wellness strategies that can help you prioritize self care and self awareness. Claudia can help you and your best self get through those days!
Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Lifestyle coach. Claudia believes that the best way to live your life is by putting the best version of yourself into everything that you do. Finding that version of yourself can be challenging especially when life is filled with obstacles. Her mindfulness approach includes health and wellness strategies that can help you prioritize self care and self awareness. Claudia can help you and your best self get through those days!
(401) 266-3540 View (401) 266-3540
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Pursuit of Recovery
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CAC, ICRCADC, NCACIP, NCRC
Verified Verified
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
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!
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!
(850) 608-8333 View (850) 608-8333
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The Therapy Room Mind Health and Wellness
Counselor, MS, LMHC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32405
The Therapy Room Mind Health and Wellness provides client centered care and unique treatment plans that are customized for each and every client. Our therapists are caring and aim to connect with their clients. We strive to provide the best mental health care in the industry, making it convenient as possible from the comfort of your home or in-office in Panama City.
The Therapy Room Mind Health and Wellness provides client centered care and unique treatment plans that are customized for each and every client. Our therapists are caring and aim to connect with their clients. We strive to provide the best mental health care in the industry, making it convenient as possible from the comfort of your home or in-office in Panama City.
(850) 520-3321 View (850) 520-3321
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Sonja Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32407
I was born and raised in Miami, FL. I currently live in the Central Florida area. I am also a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been in the mental health field for over 25 years. I am passionate about helping others in and outside of my profession. I believe that therapy is a collaborative approach. The client works in collaboration with the therapist to help find solutions. Theoretical approaches are based on the needs of the individual. I specialize in the Solution-Focused approach. I believe in a collaborative approach.
I was born and raised in Miami, FL. I currently live in the Central Florida area. I am also a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been in the mental health field for over 25 years. I am passionate about helping others in and outside of my profession. I believe that therapy is a collaborative approach. The client works in collaboration with the therapist to help find solutions. Theoretical approaches are based on the needs of the individual. I specialize in the Solution-Focused approach. I believe in a collaborative approach.
(407) 955-5376 View (407) 955-5376

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Emotionally Focused Therapists

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.