Christian Therapists in Niceville, FL
Kathlyn C White
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMHC, LMFT, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Niceville, FL 32578
I have been a practicing counselor since 1991. I am duly licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My office is conveniently located in Niceville, FL. I have had great success in treating Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, OCD, marital issues, adolescent issues, adultery, divorce recovery, and complex issues. I am also a Christian Counselor and can address spiritual issues others may not understand. Join me in exploring how we can, together, improve your and your family's quality of life. I am also a Qualified Supervisor for LMHC and LMFT Registered Interns.
I have been a practicing counselor since 1991. I am duly licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My office is conveniently located in Niceville, FL. I have had great success in treating Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, OCD, marital issues, adolescent issues, adultery, divorce recovery, and complex issues. I am also a Christian Counselor and can address spiritual issues others may not understand. Join me in exploring how we can, together, improve your and your family's quality of life. I am also a Qualified Supervisor for LMHC and LMFT Registered Interns.
I believe in taking a holistic approach to help clients grow and flourish. I provide services to individuals of all ages. I work frequently with survivors of trauma and abuse, including those who are in or recovering from high-control relationships. Those suffering from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and difficulties adjusting can find a safe place to heal in my office. I have a rich understanding of the complex nature of PTSD. I am a certified Christian counselor, a practicing Catholic, and will work with all denominations to explore any spiritual concerns. I love helping people become the person they are called to be!
I believe in taking a holistic approach to help clients grow and flourish. I provide services to individuals of all ages. I work frequently with survivors of trauma and abuse, including those who are in or recovering from high-control relationships. Those suffering from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and difficulties adjusting can find a safe place to heal in my office. I have a rich understanding of the complex nature of PTSD. I am a certified Christian counselor, a practicing Catholic, and will work with all denominations to explore any spiritual concerns. I love helping people become the person they are called to be!
STOP feeling "STRESSED OUT"! Is your life being driven by anxiety/depression? You can learn better ways to reduce anxiety/stress and experience inner peace. How? By using effective proven coping skills that work and can be used anytime! Taking a whole approach (heart, soul and mind) I help individuals gain a healthy and lasting balance. My experience includes PTSD issues, addiction issues, marital problems, life transitions, and premarital counseling. Stop losing life's energy and regain better resilience! Military? As a retired veteran, I understand the challenges faced in transitions.
STOP feeling "STRESSED OUT"! Is your life being driven by anxiety/depression? You can learn better ways to reduce anxiety/stress and experience inner peace. How? By using effective proven coping skills that work and can be used anytime! Taking a whole approach (heart, soul and mind) I help individuals gain a healthy and lasting balance. My experience includes PTSD issues, addiction issues, marital problems, life transitions, and premarital counseling. Stop losing life's energy and regain better resilience! Military? As a retired veteran, I understand the challenges faced in 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.
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 am passionate about learning about and helping others, which was my purpose in pursing the mental health field. Since entering the field, I have worked with individuals of all ages dealing with significant mental and behavioral health concerns. I have focused on educating myself to be a trauma-informed clinical and to focus my areas of expertise for adolescents and adults dealing with issues including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, self-injurious behaviors and interpersonal difficulties. I offer teletherapy services for Florida clients due to being stationed in North Carolina as an Army spouse presently.
I am passionate about learning about and helping others, which was my purpose in pursing the mental health field. Since entering the field, I have worked with individuals of all ages dealing with significant mental and behavioral health concerns. I have focused on educating myself to be a trauma-informed clinical and to focus my areas of expertise for adolescents and adults dealing with issues including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, self-injurious behaviors and interpersonal difficulties. I offer teletherapy services for Florida clients due to being stationed in North Carolina as an Army spouse presently.
Jonathan Edward Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Niceville, FL 32578
I work with clients age five and up.Working with clients to get through difficult stages in life and helping individuals to learn new coping skills for anxiety and depression.Helping individuals build self esteem and helping them to regulate thier emotions.Im open to working with clients at any age and any problems that may be causing them distress.
I work with clients age five and up.Working with clients to get through difficult stages in life and helping individuals to learn new coping skills for anxiety and depression.Helping individuals build self esteem and helping them to regulate thier emotions.Im open to working with clients at any age and any problems that may be causing them distress.
Amanda Shoemaker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Niceville, FL 32578 (Online Only)
Depression and anxiety can leave you feeling lonely, scared and vulnerable. But you're not. I work with clients using a combination of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to practice mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation and distress tolerance, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help challenge those irrational thoughts and replace them with more helpful, constructive ones. We will incorporate some solution-focused and strengths-based therapies as well.
Depression and anxiety can leave you feeling lonely, scared and vulnerable. But you're not. I work with clients using a combination of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to practice mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation and distress tolerance, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help challenge those irrational thoughts and replace them with more helpful, constructive ones. We will incorporate some solution-focused and strengths-based therapies as well.
Annie Ferguson
Pre-Licensed Professional, CMHC, Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Niceville, FL 32578
You are not alone. In today's world, and in our small community, it is easy to find ourselves surrounded by people and yet feel so lonely. I understand what it is like to feel invisible, and I also understand what it like to feel seen, known, and understood. I would love the opportunity to know you and understand your unique story. Both my personal experiences and my professional trainings have equipped me to combine compassion and empathy with evidenced based practices in order to bring about hope and healing to the lonely and hurting.
You are not alone. In today's world, and in our small community, it is easy to find ourselves surrounded by people and yet feel so lonely. I understand what it is like to feel invisible, and I also understand what it like to feel seen, known, and understood. I would love the opportunity to know you and understand your unique story. Both my personal experiences and my professional trainings have equipped me to combine compassion and empathy with evidenced based practices in order to bring about hope and healing to the lonely and hurting.
Lauren Tilden
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Niceville, FL 32578 (Online Only)
Life throws curveballs, beautiful and brutal, and we all need a teammate sometimes. Let's navigate yours together. Your story is yours alone, and it deserves a supportive, confidential space to unravel and understand. If daily life or relationships feel overwhelming, therapy can be a powerful tool to discover deeper meaning, tap into your strengths, and heal from past wounds.
Life throws curveballs, beautiful and brutal, and we all need a teammate sometimes. Let's navigate yours together. Your story is yours alone, and it deserves a supportive, confidential space to unravel and understand. If daily life or relationships feel overwhelming, therapy can be a powerful tool to discover deeper meaning, tap into your strengths, and heal from past wounds.
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.
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
Niceville, FL 32578
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 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.
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Jessica L Iacovetta
Pre-Licensed Professional, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Niceville, FL 32578
Jessica has a passion for holistic healing with specialized training in Trauma Processing as a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Perinatal Mental Health (pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum PHM-C). She desires to create a safe, non-judgmental, and encouraging environment to undue aloneness and walk alongside clients as they navigate difficult emotions, transitions and relationships. Jessica is a military spouse and mom who enjoys working with children 8 and older, teenagers, adults, couples, and families as they step towards healing, wholeness, and peace.
Jessica has a passion for holistic healing with specialized training in Trauma Processing as a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Perinatal Mental Health (pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum PHM-C). She desires to create a safe, non-judgmental, and encouraging environment to undue aloneness and walk alongside clients as they navigate difficult emotions, transitions and relationships. Jessica is a military spouse and mom who enjoys working with children 8 and older, teenagers, adults, couples, and families as they step towards healing, wholeness, and peace.
Your decision to pursue healing takes courage and perseverance, and I will companion with and provide safety for you as we journey together toward your healing. From personal and professional experience, I understand the importance of not feeling alone. I promise to honor your unique story as I whole-heartedly seek to listen, hear, and understand you. You are valuable!
Your decision to pursue healing takes courage and perseverance, and I will companion with and provide safety for you as we journey together toward your healing. From personal and professional experience, I understand the importance of not feeling alone. I promise to honor your unique story as I whole-heartedly seek to listen, hear, and understand you. You are valuable!
Jennifer Flores
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, CMHC
Verified Verified
Niceville, FL 32578
Some seasons in life feel exceptionally heavy and overwhelming. Times of relational and/or internal stress leave us yearning for everyday life to just pause so we can deal with or escape the heavy emotions experienced. Are you burdened, confused, and feeling stuck like things will never get better?
Some seasons in life feel exceptionally heavy and overwhelming. Times of relational and/or internal stress leave us yearning for everyday life to just pause so we can deal with or escape the heavy emotions experienced. Are you burdened, confused, and feeling stuck like things will never get better?
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress, I am here to help. In addition, I have experience working with military families and service members. I have helped clients with military unique stressors, combat trauma, sexual assault trauma, nightmares, hyper-vigilance, irritability, and anger. Besides treating PTSD, I have also assisted clients with anxiety, depression, family issues, life stress, parenting challenges, and men's issues. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), which is an evidenced based modality for treating PTSD and trauma.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress, I am here to help. In addition, I have experience working with military families and service members. I have helped clients with military unique stressors, combat trauma, sexual assault trauma, nightmares, hyper-vigilance, irritability, and anger. Besides treating PTSD, I have also assisted clients with anxiety, depression, family issues, life stress, parenting challenges, and men's issues. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), which is an evidenced based modality for treating PTSD and trauma.
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.
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.
Coastal Counseling Clinical Hypnotherapy
PhD, CCHt, CI, ACHE, IMDHA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Niceville, FL 32578
Hello and congratulations on choosing clinical hypnotherapy to empower yourself for taking the next step towards achieving your goals. Before any change can truly begin and YOUR desired outcome be established I (we) will do everything possible to understand 1. where you are 2. how you arrived there/what has happened/what is happening etc.) and 3. where you want to be. Some clinical hypnotherapy sessions will be very short and others will take longer. Each person and each concern is different, however; all therapy including clinical hypnotherapy requires work and there is no such thing as an “easy-fix” if YOU want a lasting change.
Hello and congratulations on choosing clinical hypnotherapy to empower yourself for taking the next step towards achieving your goals. Before any change can truly begin and YOUR desired outcome be established I (we) will do everything possible to understand 1. where you are 2. how you arrived there/what has happened/what is happening etc.) and 3. where you want to be. Some clinical hypnotherapy sessions will be very short and others will take longer. Each person and each concern is different, however; all therapy including clinical hypnotherapy requires work and there is no such thing as an “easy-fix” if YOU want a lasting change.
Dr. Bia Lima
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Niceville, FL 32578 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
For over fifteen years I have worked as a psychotherapist, specializing in child, adolescent, individual, and family therapy. I am passionate about helping others overcome conflicts and learn effective coping skills. Life can be hard sometimes! I have a PhD in Counseling and a Masters in Psychology, with training in Play Therapy and Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). I would love to offer my expertise and experience to help you and your family navigate through this challenging time.
For over fifteen years I have worked as a psychotherapist, specializing in child, adolescent, individual, and family therapy. I am passionate about helping others overcome conflicts and learn effective coping skills. Life can be hard sometimes! I have a PhD in Counseling and a Masters in Psychology, with training in Play Therapy and Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). I would love to offer my expertise and experience to help you and your family navigate through this challenging time.
Shae Nicole Luster
Counselor, L, M, H, C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Niceville, FL 32578 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with anxious racing thoughts that won't go away ? It is like trying to hold an enormous inflatable beach ball under water, but it keeps popping up? When a person experiences trauma or life stressors it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. My purpose and passion is to bring healing to people who have been through traumatic/stressful experiences. I help my clients who include, adults, active duty military, veterans, and teens to find healthy perceptions of themselves, others and the world.
Do you struggle with anxious racing thoughts that won't go away ? It is like trying to hold an enormous inflatable beach ball under water, but it keeps popping up? When a person experiences trauma or life stressors it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. My purpose and passion is to bring healing to people who have been through traumatic/stressful experiences. I help my clients who include, adults, active duty military, veterans, and teens to find healthy perceptions of themselves, others and the world.
Warren C Feaster
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Niceville, FL 32578
Not accepting new clients
Let me help you. Marriage has numerous dynamics with ever changing variables. When you add life into the equation, things can become overwhelming and seem out of control. In some intimate relationships you may experience deep pain however it is also a place where you can experience the most beautiful healing. Navigating these dynamics is where I can help as I have a serious passion for building stronger marriages and relationships. Together, we can dive into your circumstances and develop an effective plan that compliments you and your marriage.
Let me help you. Marriage has numerous dynamics with ever changing variables. When you add life into the equation, things can become overwhelming and seem out of control. In some intimate relationships you may experience deep pain however it is also a place where you can experience the most beautiful healing. Navigating these dynamics is where I can help as I have a serious passion for building stronger marriages and relationships. Together, we can dive into your circumstances and develop an effective plan that compliments you and your marriage.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.