Self-Harming Therapists in Niceville, FL

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John Watts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Niceville, FL 32578
Welcome to my virtual office. I am currently offering TeleHealth sessions. I am a LCSW, licensed psychotherapist with 20 years of experience and 25 years of social services and ministry outreach, providing individual and family therapy by utilizing a strengths-based, collaborative, holistic approach, allowing me to gain a clearer sense of my clients' mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs and find viable and alternative solutions to reach a more balanced and optimal level of coping and functioning.
Welcome to my virtual office. I am currently offering TeleHealth sessions. I am a LCSW, licensed psychotherapist with 20 years of experience and 25 years of social services and ministry outreach, providing individual and family therapy by utilizing a strengths-based, collaborative, holistic approach, allowing me to gain a clearer sense of my clients' mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs and find viable and alternative solutions to reach a more balanced and optimal level of coping and functioning.
(954) 466-9552 View (954) 466-9552
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Dawn Kimball Key
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Niceville, FL 32578
I have been a practicing counselor since 1994 and enjoy working with clients from age 6-106, although I do have a particular fondness for adolescents, especially the oppositional ones. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings and have helped my clients navigate the "rough waters" that they must travel through. I have worked with trauma, anxiety, depression, adolescent issues, and complex mental health issues. Growing up in a military family, I also have a fondness and appreciation for our military families and the unique challenges they face.
I have been a practicing counselor since 1994 and enjoy working with clients from age 6-106, although I do have a particular fondness for adolescents, especially the oppositional ones. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings and have helped my clients navigate the "rough waters" that they must travel through. I have worked with trauma, anxiety, depression, adolescent issues, and complex mental health issues. Growing up in a military family, I also have a fondness and appreciation for our military families and the unique challenges they face.
(850) 204-9257 View (850) 204-9257
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Lindsey Christian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Niceville, FL 32578
As an Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I love working with children, teenagers, and their families. I find great professional satisfaction in helping children, teenagers, and parents sort through the new experiences and emotions in their development and heal from past trauma. In doing so, I seek to help them improve their communication and build deeper bonds with their families.
As an Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I love working with children, teenagers, and their families. I find great professional satisfaction in helping children, teenagers, and parents sort through the new experiences and emotions in their development and heal from past trauma. In doing so, I seek to help them improve their communication and build deeper bonds with their families.
(850) 790-5089 View (850) 790-5089
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Sarah Ceva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Niceville, FL 32578
Not accepting new clients
NOTE: I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME. It is essential that you are provided with a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment to foster resolution and healing. I am a psychotherapist who works with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with military service members and their families. As a clinical social worker and a proud military spouse, I am able to understand the challenges and stress that is specific to military life, including its effect on you and your family.
NOTE: I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME. It is essential that you are provided with a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment to foster resolution and healing. I am a psychotherapist who works with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with military service members and their families. As a clinical social worker and a proud military spouse, I am able to understand the challenges and stress that is specific to military life, including its effect on you and your family.
(910) 863-8260 View (910) 863-8260
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Taryn C. Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Niceville, FL 32578  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
“An energetic and empathetic therapist who is supportive and down to earth”, is how Taryn’s patients describe her approach to therapy. Her collaborative approach to include neuroscience, human development and multi-systems are well suited for all ages and developmental levels. Taryn works to meet her patients where they are at, while developing goals for achieving desired levels of overall well-being. Taryn enjoys assisting young adults/professionals with career coaching and consultation. She has additional specialty training in the areas of Adoption issues, Child Parent-Psychotherapy and LGBTQ+ Community issues.
“An energetic and empathetic therapist who is supportive and down to earth”, is how Taryn’s patients describe her approach to therapy. Her collaborative approach to include neuroscience, human development and multi-systems are well suited for all ages and developmental levels. Taryn works to meet her patients where they are at, while developing goals for achieving desired levels of overall well-being. Taryn enjoys assisting young adults/professionals with career coaching and consultation. She has additional specialty training in the areas of Adoption issues, Child Parent-Psychotherapy and LGBTQ+ Community issues.
(850) 888-3596 View (850) 888-3596
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Angela McManus
BA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Niceville, FL 32578
I enjoy working with couples and individuals who are stuggling with issues of trust, infidelity, communication, etc. when they first come in and helping guide them and watching them improve the way they relate to each other, and seeing the improvement in the quality of there lives.
I enjoy working with couples and individuals who are stuggling with issues of trust, infidelity, communication, etc. when they first come in and helping guide them and watching them improve the way they relate to each other, and seeing the improvement in the quality of there lives.
(850) 729-0303 View (850) 729-0303
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Chris Carnley
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Niceville, FL 32578
Chris works with adults seeking help with mood, anxiety, and adjustment disorders. I have also worked with addictions and the myriad collateral of these issues.
Chris works with adults seeking help with mood, anxiety, and adjustment disorders. I have also worked with addictions and the myriad collateral of these issues.
(850) 941-7809 View (850) 941-7809
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Brooke L Harrison
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Niceville, FL 32578
Welcome, I am passionate about your potential to see change. I have noticed often people accept a harmful pattern, negative emotion or unrealized potential as a permanent part of their lives. I believe change is not only possible, but attainable. If one puts in the effort you can gain insight, recognize patterns, and start on your journey towards change. Your goal may be feeling more balanced or it could be for your child to display improved focus or self esteem. Let us partner together to make pivotal transitions in your life.
Welcome, I am passionate about your potential to see change. I have noticed often people accept a harmful pattern, negative emotion or unrealized potential as a permanent part of their lives. I believe change is not only possible, but attainable. If one puts in the effort you can gain insight, recognize patterns, and start on your journey towards change. Your goal may be feeling more balanced or it could be for your child to display improved focus or self esteem. Let us partner together to make pivotal transitions in your life.
(850) 820-0308 View (850) 820-0308
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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.
(850) 724-9290 View (850) 724-9290
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Shareen Ancog
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Niceville, FL 32578
If you need help, I am here for you. Regardless of your mental health situation, I am committed to supporting you. I offer assistance with grief, PTSD, anxiety, depression, dissociation, bipolar disorder, body image issues, PNES, and various other concerns. My approach is transparent, and I tailor my methods to suit each unique situation. My goal is to help you become the best version of yourself through a variety of therapeutic processes, including CBT, DBT, self-havening, audio therapy, hypnotherapy, VNS activation, autogenics, EMDR, and IFS.
If you need help, I am here for you. Regardless of your mental health situation, I am committed to supporting you. I offer assistance with grief, PTSD, anxiety, depression, dissociation, bipolar disorder, body image issues, PNES, and various other concerns. My approach is transparent, and I tailor my methods to suit each unique situation. My goal is to help you become the best version of yourself through a variety of therapeutic processes, including CBT, DBT, self-havening, audio therapy, hypnotherapy, VNS activation, autogenics, EMDR, and IFS.
(850) 801-6779 View (850) 801-6779
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Melody Ray
Counselor, MS, LMHC, BCBA
Verified Verified
Niceville, FL 32578
Making the decision and moving forward with seeking therapy is a huge step and usually, it’s the biggest challenge in therapy. From the moment you step through my door, you’ve already got someone in your corner. I take pride in offering a supportive, calm, accepting, and safe environment for my clients. Today’s environment makes it more difficult for us to find ways to create healthy coping skills. We will work together to identify thought patterns and behaviors, process your emotions, and explore your values and beliefs. We’ll build those healthy coping skills together. It may not always be easy, but it will certainly be worth it.
Making the decision and moving forward with seeking therapy is a huge step and usually, it’s the biggest challenge in therapy. From the moment you step through my door, you’ve already got someone in your corner. I take pride in offering a supportive, calm, accepting, and safe environment for my clients. Today’s environment makes it more difficult for us to find ways to create healthy coping skills. We will work together to identify thought patterns and behaviors, process your emotions, and explore your values and beliefs. We’ll build those healthy coping skills together. It may not always be easy, but it will certainly be worth it.
(850) 279-9971 View (850) 279-9971
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Chelsey Koppersmith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Niceville, FL 32578
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I provide in person and telehealth sessions for Arizona and telehealth only for Florida. I have specialized in working with children, adolescents, and adults focusing on anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, parent/child relationship issues, self-esteem, and life transitions. I engage children in therapy through play therapy techniques which help to develop skills and strategies to address emotional expression, problem-solving, coping skills, and social skills. I am passionate about helping people overcome co-dependency.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I provide in person and telehealth sessions for Arizona and telehealth only for Florida. I have specialized in working with children, adolescents, and adults focusing on anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, parent/child relationship issues, self-esteem, and life transitions. I engage children in therapy through play therapy techniques which help to develop skills and strategies to address emotional expression, problem-solving, coping skills, and social skills. I am passionate about helping people overcome co-dependency.
(480) 618-1945 View (480) 618-1945
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Isaly Palacios
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Niceville, FL 32578
Taking the first step toward a journey of healing can be difficult. Let Isaly offer support and guidance through life's challenges by providing a safe and empathic environment. Isaly, is a registered mental health counselor who completed their masters degree from Pepperdine University. She recognizes each person’s unique experience with mental health and utilizes an integrative approach when working with patients.
Taking the first step toward a journey of healing can be difficult. Let Isaly offer support and guidance through life's challenges by providing a safe and empathic environment. Isaly, is a registered mental health counselor who completed their masters degree from Pepperdine University. She recognizes each person’s unique experience with mental health and utilizes an integrative approach when working with patients.
(850) 600-3861 View (850) 600-3861
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Amy Bondurant
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Niceville, FL 32578
I have worked with individuals and families in a social work capacity since 2008 in public health and child welfare settings. That experience has nurtured a passion for walking alongside of those dealing with challenges related to generational trauma, intimate partner violence, family conflict, attachment and developmental issues, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders.
I have worked with individuals and families in a social work capacity since 2008 in public health and child welfare settings. That experience has nurtured a passion for walking alongside of those dealing with challenges related to generational trauma, intimate partner violence, family conflict, attachment and developmental issues, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders.
(850) 601-9884 View (850) 601-9884
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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.
(850) 780-8815 View (850) 780-8815

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Elizabeth Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Destin, FL 32540
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of suicidal behavior/thoughts, depression, anxiety, self-injury, PTSD, social anxiety, and mood dysregulation. I provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in individual therapy and lead coping skills groups. In addition to offering DBT to children and adolescents, I am an experienced and trained play therapist. I am open to clients who have experienced hospitalization, difficulty finding a therapist who can help resolve challenging issues or whose problems have persisted over time.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of suicidal behavior/thoughts, depression, anxiety, self-injury, PTSD, social anxiety, and mood dysregulation. I provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in individual therapy and lead coping skills groups. In addition to offering DBT to children and adolescents, I am an experienced and trained play therapist. I am open to clients who have experienced hospitalization, difficulty finding a therapist who can help resolve challenging issues or whose problems have persisted over time.
(404) 800-9877 View (404) 800-9877
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Rebecca L Clayton
Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Destin, FL 32540
I enjoy working with adults, children and adolescents. I believe that the central healing factor of effective therapy is a strong therapeutic connection or relationship between the client and the therapist. My goal in therapy is to offer a safe, warm haven to the client where they feel accepted and free to express the issues that brought them to therapy. I use an eclectic approach to therapy using a variety of theories and methods to approach the needs of the individual client.
I enjoy working with adults, children and adolescents. I believe that the central healing factor of effective therapy is a strong therapeutic connection or relationship between the client and the therapist. My goal in therapy is to offer a safe, warm haven to the client where they feel accepted and free to express the issues that brought them to therapy. I use an eclectic approach to therapy using a variety of theories and methods to approach the needs of the individual client.
(334) 468-5258 View (334) 468-5258
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Regina Bright
Counselor, MS, LMHC, BCST
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Destin, FL 32541
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Sex Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor who provides individual and couples therapy. I am certified in kink, fetishes, and polyamory. I am also certified in Transgender Care.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Sex Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor who provides individual and couples therapy. I am certified in kink, fetishes, and polyamory. I am also certified in Transgender Care.
(850) 226-6430 View (850) 226-6430
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Ryan Bullard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, ACS, PMH-C, CCTP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Destin, FL 32540
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy offers a profound opportunity to cultivate self-awareness, particularly in recognizing how negative beliefs and thought patterns about yourself and others can detrimentally impact the quality of your life. I have earned advanced clinical licensure and board certification (BCD) in both Florida and North Carolina. In addition to my counseling practice, I am a Qualified Clinical Supervisor for the State, mentoring and coaching aspiring Mental Health Counselors and Clinical Social Workers.
Therapy offers a profound opportunity to cultivate self-awareness, particularly in recognizing how negative beliefs and thought patterns about yourself and others can detrimentally impact the quality of your life. I have earned advanced clinical licensure and board certification (BCD) in both Florida and North Carolina. In addition to my counseling practice, I am a Qualified Clinical Supervisor for the State, mentoring and coaching aspiring Mental Health Counselors and Clinical Social Workers.
(850) 290-0350 View (850) 290-0350
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Kimberly A Bell
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MHCI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Destin, FL 32541
I notice that a single-focused passion helps me become an even better therapist. I am increasingly confident in my skills as a therapist and am beginning to feel like an expert in this area. I look forward to going to work these days because it no longer feels like work. I have the unique opportunity to provide balance to these people. Due to the excitement I feel, I am always finding new and better ways to help them heal. The result is seeing people grow and change in ways they never thought possible. Our work can be very difficult, so it is important for each one of us to thrive in our practices.
I notice that a single-focused passion helps me become an even better therapist. I am increasingly confident in my skills as a therapist and am beginning to feel like an expert in this area. I look forward to going to work these days because it no longer feels like work. I have the unique opportunity to provide balance to these people. Due to the excitement I feel, I am always finding new and better ways to help them heal. The result is seeing people grow and change in ways they never thought possible. Our work can be very difficult, so it is important for each one of us to thrive in our practices.
(850) 750-6928 View (850) 750-6928

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Self-Harming Therapists

How does therapy for self-harm work?

A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.

Which therapies are best for self-harm?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.

Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?

Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.