Emotionally Focused Therapists in Panama City, FL

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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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Tanya Bernadette Quarterman
CH, CI, RMT
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32401
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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Helping Hands Counseling and Interpreting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32404
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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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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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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Christina Myers
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32405
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Christina! I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with the state of Florida. I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University in 2022! I have experience providing individual and group counseling within the community and in the school district. I utilize a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling in an effort to foster hope, healing and resilience. My therapy techniques are grounded in person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and my frequent use of mindfulness.
Hi, I’m Christina! I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with the state of Florida. I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University in 2022! I have experience providing individual and group counseling within the community and in the school district. I utilize a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling in an effort to foster hope, healing and resilience. My therapy techniques are grounded in person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and my frequent use of mindfulness.
(850) 616-2672 View (850) 616-2672
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Meghan Moody
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, RMFTI
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32405
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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Hughley's Mental Health Services, LLC
Counselor, LMHC, MCAP, ICADC, SAP
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32405
Hello, I am Marvin Hughley, LMHC, MCAP, SAP, and owner of Hughley's Mental Health Services. I have over 15 years experience in the Counseling Profession. I am a Military Veteran who graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors Degree in Criminology and I have a Masters Degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University. I am a State of Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Masters Level Certified Addictions Professional, and a Department of Transportation (DOT) Substance Abuse Professional.
Hello, I am Marvin Hughley, LMHC, MCAP, SAP, and owner of Hughley's Mental Health Services. I have over 15 years experience in the Counseling Profession. I am a Military Veteran who graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors Degree in Criminology and I have a Masters Degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University. I am a State of Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Masters Level Certified Addictions Professional, and a Department of Transportation (DOT) Substance Abuse Professional.
(850) 972-1338 View (850) 972-1338
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Baril Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, CGP
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32404  (Online Only)
Hi there! I am Denise. Does life feel out of control? Too quick? Too stressful? Have you experienced a loss?
Hi there! I am Denise. Does life feel out of control? Too quick? Too stressful? Have you experienced a loss?
(850) 724-7040 View (850) 724-7040
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Heather Strickland
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32401
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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Finch & Finch Consulting Group, LLC
Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32401
Finch & Finch Consulting Group, LLC is comprised of Kenneth A. Finch, Ph.D., LMHC and Dallas A. Finch, LCSW. We offer psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families to address specific issues or for general therapeutic growth as well as organizational consulting for coaching, team building and leadership development. Our mission is to create a safe environment that adds value and therapeutic significance to empower clients towards healing, health and growth in the context of faith.
Finch & Finch Consulting Group, LLC is comprised of Kenneth A. Finch, Ph.D., LMHC and Dallas A. Finch, LCSW. We offer psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families to address specific issues or for general therapeutic growth as well as organizational consulting for coaching, team building and leadership development. Our mission is to create a safe environment that adds value and therapeutic significance to empower clients towards healing, health and growth in the context of faith.
(850) 747-8144 View (850) 747-8144
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Holly Chancey
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Panama City, FL 32401
Working with women as they transition into and throughout motherhood holds a special place in my heart. My passion working with individuals in the perinatal season of life was ignited through my own experiences of motherhood. There are many unseen and unspoken challenges that come along with parenthood. No matter what your experience, I am here to support you in anyway I can. I also specialize working with adolescents and teens through social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. The transition of adolescents is such a unique time in a persons’ life, for the adolescent their parents. I am here to support you through it!
Working with women as they transition into and throughout motherhood holds a special place in my heart. My passion working with individuals in the perinatal season of life was ignited through my own experiences of motherhood. There are many unseen and unspoken challenges that come along with parenthood. No matter what your experience, I am here to support you in anyway I can. I also specialize working with adolescents and teens through social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. The transition of adolescents is such a unique time in a persons’ life, for the adolescent their parents. I am here to support you through it!
(850) 918-8167 View (850) 918-8167
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Dr. Shellyann M. H. Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32404  (Online Only)
Are you having difficulty connecting and parenting your child? If your kiddo is managing ADHD, Autism, and Oppositional defiance symptoms (ODD), look no further, Reach out to Dr. Shelly for support:-) I am a Family Therapist & Behavior Analyst. I am aware of the issue at hand where parents who need help are unable to get that at this time. If you're waiting for ABA, but want a Dr to see what you're dealing with, email or text me at 754-400-1689. I will provide an Assessment as you wait for services with a treatment plan along with interventions. I will do this for a flat rate of $395. I will request videos as well for my Analysis.
Are you having difficulty connecting and parenting your child? If your kiddo is managing ADHD, Autism, and Oppositional defiance symptoms (ODD), look no further, Reach out to Dr. Shelly for support:-) I am a Family Therapist & Behavior Analyst. I am aware of the issue at hand where parents who need help are unable to get that at this time. If you're waiting for ABA, but want a Dr to see what you're dealing with, email or text me at 754-400-1689. I will provide an Assessment as you wait for services with a treatment plan along with interventions. I will do this for a flat rate of $395. I will request videos as well for my Analysis.
(754) 203-3800 View (754) 203-3800
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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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Tranquility Counseling LLC
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC, CTP, DBT
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32405  (Online Only)
Currently accepting new clients self-pay and insurance. I provide Telehealth only services to individual clients who have suffered from trauma, depression and anxiety. Clients who are ready to set goals, learn and put in the effort to change, are the most successful in bettering their mental and emotional health. I believe that no one therapy fits all and I will provide each client with the therapeutic approach that will work best for them. Let me help you rid the pain and suffering you have been carrying, so you are not alone in your journey to a better you.
Currently accepting new clients self-pay and insurance. I provide Telehealth only services to individual clients who have suffered from trauma, depression and anxiety. Clients who are ready to set goals, learn and put in the effort to change, are the most successful in bettering their mental and emotional health. I believe that no one therapy fits all and I will provide each client with the therapeutic approach that will work best for them. Let me help you rid the pain and suffering you have been carrying, so you are not alone in your journey to a better you.
(360) 763-0321 View (360) 763-0321
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Jennifer Lynn Lacasse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32404
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist with 7 years of professional work experience. I attended Saint Leo University and gained my Master of Social Work Advanced Clinical Practice degree.
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist with 7 years of professional work experience. I attended Saint Leo University and gained my Master of Social Work Advanced Clinical Practice degree.
(386) 854-7859 View (386) 854-7859
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Jana Gottesman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Panama City, FL 32404  (Online Only)
Therapy is hard to explain and better to be experienced. It can be scary to take the first step or maybe you've been to a therapist and just didn't click. But when you find a good fit and feel truly seen, heard and understood, deep healing and shifts can occur. My job is to be your guide on this journey, to first and foremost, help you feel safe enough to show up as your full self. Topics and themes will present themselves and by using practical tools and doing deeper work, real change can occur. I love what I do and feel honored and privileged to do this work.
Therapy is hard to explain and better to be experienced. It can be scary to take the first step or maybe you've been to a therapist and just didn't click. But when you find a good fit and feel truly seen, heard and understood, deep healing and shifts can occur. My job is to be your guide on this journey, to first and foremost, help you feel safe enough to show up as your full self. Topics and themes will present themselves and by using practical tools and doing deeper work, real change can occur. I love what I do and feel honored and privileged to do this work.
(786) 244-7347 View (786) 244-7347
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Nathalie Carrera
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32404  (Online Only)
Hi, I am licensed in Florida with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues and other areas.
Hi, I am licensed in Florida with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues and other areas.
(813) 592-4844 View (813) 592-4844
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Adriana Elizabeth Davidson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32404  (Online Only)
Adriana Davidson is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering telehealth services for anyone residing in Florida, South Carolina, Vermont and Texas. She works with adults individually using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each new client. Ms. Davidson has over 8 years of experience in a variety of settings and with diverse clients, including both long-term and brief interventions. Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, chronic pain, divorce, family conflict, stress, coping skills, relationship challenges, grief, vocational changes, life transitions, sexuality and anger management.
Adriana Davidson is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering telehealth services for anyone residing in Florida, South Carolina, Vermont and Texas. She works with adults individually using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each new client. Ms. Davidson has over 8 years of experience in a variety of settings and with diverse clients, including both long-term and brief interventions. Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, chronic pain, divorce, family conflict, stress, coping skills, relationship challenges, grief, vocational changes, life transitions, sexuality and anger management.
(813) 798-6511 View (813) 798-6511
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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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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.