Therapists for Teens in Pensacola Beach, FL

A Licensed Psychologist since 2004, I have specific expertise in child, adolescent, adult, couples, and family therapy. I have worked with over ten thousand children, adolescents, and adults.

Sometimes life feels like we are barely just going through the motions. It can be overwhelming, unmanageable or just unenjoyable. My goal is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. Whether it is you or your child or teen struggling to adjust, a trauma, a struggling relationship or the hardships of managing day to day life, I am here to help you thrive, not just survive. Therapy is work work but it can also be an energizing and fun experience. I strive to make your experience one that you look forward to and benefit from.

Stressed? Anxious? Generally feeling overwhelmed with emotions, and need someone to talk to? Let's figure it out together! As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I put a lot of focus into trauma healing, utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. This method can be used for many different issues, as well as processing any early trauma, this is often present when we can’t quite figure out why our mind and body are always on high alert. Our bodies do really well in telling us what we need to work through. I can help you become more attuned to your needs.

Hello! If you've landed on my page, I want you to know that you've already done the first step to healing. You're reaching out and I'm proud of you. I love working with people who are unsure of their next steps in life, whether that be because of a big change, or they're asking questions about themselves. I am an openminded therapist who focuses on self-discovery, challenging negative thoughts and strengthening your core beliefs and values. When in my office, judgement will be taken out of the equation and replaced with encouragement and self-challenge.

Each client is unique regardless of the issue which motivates therapy. Meeting with individuals or couples, I work to clarify goals and generate 'action-items'. I don't tell you what to do or what is wrong with you. I help you identify what you want and what you need to accomplish that. I help you retrieve desired resource experiences from your learning history and get them available in the current life contexts where you need them. My role includes serving as a 'translator' for couples as I help each one hear and understand what the other is trying to say.

My goals in practicing psychology are to help you narrow your focus, set strong goals, and deal more practically with life’s barriers. This can be an intimidating process, which is why I use humor - with a dash of hope - as essential tools. I am skilled in individual and family interventions, executive and consultative coaching, and therapeutic strategies including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution focused therapies. My experience in medical and rehabilitation settings, including private and veterans hospitals, helped me hone these skills for work with clients from all walks of life.

Melissa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and specializes in working with adolescents and adults who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, mood disorders and personality disorders. Her therapeutic style is influenced by Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches to healing. She enjoys working in a collaborative environment to reduce anxiety, cope with trauma, increase/learn coping skills, foster healthy relationships, decrease co-dependency, increase positive self-esteem and improve emotion management.

I am here to partner with you on a journey of self-discovery & personal growth. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pensacola, Florida, since 2008, I have have cultivated a history of working with adults, teenagers & couples. Through this experience I have come to appreciate the humanity & complexity of each human being & wholeheartedly believe in the incredible strength of self & amazing capacity for change within each individual. In my practice, I strive to provide a nurturing, curious & supportive environment for each client/couple. I continue to extend my unwavering support to individuals & couples from the LGBTQ+ community.

Accentus Health TMS is a leading provider of mental health services, offering a range of specialized therapies, medication management, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy. My specific focus at Accentus Health TMS is the neurodiverse community, trauma, addiction and couple's issues. As a team we work together to create an individualized plan of care that is designed to meet the specific needs of each patient. We believe that mental health is essential for overall well-being, and we strive to ensure our patients are able to achieve their goals in a safe and supportive environment. It’s time to feel better!

I am glad you're here! I truly believe you are the greatest project you will ever work on. My mission is to guide you while you work on your therapeutic goals by helping you strengthen your emotional well being, gain insight and understanding around your triggers and reactions, and improve your interpersonal relationships. Most of my experience is working with individuals who have struggled with anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma, and self esteem.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor committed to helping people learn how to have better relationships, cope with stress, and manage all areas of life. My work focuses on trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, and substance use with individuals, couples, and families. I work with adults of all ages and adolescents aged 16 and up. I often use art informed therapy, mindfulness strategies, role play, and imagery as a part of treatment. I am a solution-focused and mindfulness based therapist and I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals.

I am driven by the desire to help individuals heal their wounds, develop a new relationship with their thoughts and transform their lives. I have been privileged to work with clients from a wide variety of backgrounds, striving to consistently provide compassionate, non-judgmental care. You are not alone in your challenges and you don't have to carry your burden by yourself. You deserve all the good that life has to offer, and you don't have to achieve it alone. I would love to assist you in turning off your inner autopilot and help you to reclaim your life.

I am passionate about working with those who feel as if they'll never break free from their past. Those who struggle with and can't seem to escape the same patterns, thoughts, and feelings. Maybe you logically -know- something wasn't your fault, but it still -feels- like it was, or you're tired of not feeling "good enough". I take special care in gently creating a safe space where you can be your authentic self, while honoring your unique journey. I have specialized training and experience working with those impacted by trauma, and guiding them towards healing.

Your mind is a racing machine that you can't seem to turn off! Scary and bothersome thoughts keep popping in your mind! You try to block them but they keep comping back. You can't be fully present or really enjoy yourself because they are so loud so often! Simple tasks now take forever because you battle the urge to check or repeat things over and over. You are embarrassed that people may think you're weird! But they just don't understand what it's like to think things you don't want to think and do things you know don't always make sense. You just want the thoughts and worries to stop so you can feel like yourself again.