Emotionally Focused Therapists in Pensacola, FL
![Photo of Monica M Davis, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/534697d4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I provide individuals, couples, and families a non-judgmental and supportive environment where clients are able to freely express themselves while gaining insight into their lives. I specialize in relationship issues, PTSD, people-pleasing, developmental and sexual trauma, self-esteem issues, parenting, anxiety, and depression. I use EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) when working with couples. I am Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and also certified in EMDR, Safe and Sound Protocol, Anxiety, and DBT.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I provide individuals, couples, and families a non-judgmental and supportive environment where clients are able to freely express themselves while gaining insight into their lives. I specialize in relationship issues, PTSD, people-pleasing, developmental and sexual trauma, self-esteem issues, parenting, anxiety, and depression. I use EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) when working with couples. I am Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and also certified in EMDR, Safe and Sound Protocol, Anxiety, and DBT.
![Photo of Virginia Walls, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f630ffd-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Being a counselor is a great privilege! I enjoy walking with people through some of the darkest times of their lives as they move forward to reaching their goals. The environment of the client-therapist relationship is unique and powerful. Within this context, growth is contagious. It's amazing to watch people say things like "I finally know and like myself" and feel that they no longer feel "stuck" or full of confusion or regrets. In order to be engaged in this process, I believe in being genuine, caring, and straight-forward.
Being a counselor is a great privilege! I enjoy walking with people through some of the darkest times of their lives as they move forward to reaching their goals. The environment of the client-therapist relationship is unique and powerful. Within this context, growth is contagious. It's amazing to watch people say things like "I finally know and like myself" and feel that they no longer feel "stuck" or full of confusion or regrets. In order to be engaged in this process, I believe in being genuine, caring, and straight-forward.
![Photo of Ekaterina (Katya) Knapp, LMHC, MA, MBA, LLB, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/73e38716-cacf-4060-8c2a-681ce0a505bd/2/320x400.jpeg)
I use CBT, EFT, ACT and interpersonal process to help you address both your mind and your emotions.
Sunday availability just opened! I help adult high-achievers and people-pleasers reframe negating thinking patterns, overcome fears, control anxiety, remove barriers to growth, and improve relationships. I will assist you in discovering your POWER and FREEDOM to build the life you DREAM of.
I use CBT, EFT, ACT and interpersonal process to help you address both your mind and your emotions.
Sunday availability just opened! I help adult high-achievers and people-pleasers reframe negating thinking patterns, overcome fears, control anxiety, remove barriers to growth, and improve relationships. I will assist you in discovering your POWER and FREEDOM to build the life you DREAM of.
![Photo of Stacey C Steele-Taylor - Redefining: Stories LLC w/Stacey C Steele-Taylor, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/32183afb-b310-49cd-b592-800c523f71d5/2/320x400.jpeg)
Redefining: Stories LLC w/Stacey C Steele-Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32514
My passion lies in working with women during the 'middle years', as this period brings significant physical, social, and emotional changes that are often overlooked or disregarded (typically between 35-65 years old). I love empowering women to live fully and not settle for the status quo, especially from their healthcare providers during the years on the Menopause rollercoaster! I am honoured to help clients learn how to move through life with healthy boundaries, relationships, and habits that increase longevity & wellbeing at ALL ages!
My passion lies in working with women during the 'middle years', as this period brings significant physical, social, and emotional changes that are often overlooked or disregarded (typically between 35-65 years old). I love empowering women to live fully and not settle for the status quo, especially from their healthcare providers during the years on the Menopause rollercoaster! I am honoured to help clients learn how to move through life with healthy boundaries, relationships, and habits that increase longevity & wellbeing at ALL ages!
![Photo of Colleen Donovan Brown, LMHC, MA, RYT, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/538ef219-283c-4572-888c-b8ab7b563030/1/320x400.jpeg)
Colleen Donovan Brown
Counselor, LMHC, MA, RYT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32502
Waitlist for new clients
Would you like to feel empowered by your emotional experience - rather than overwhelmed by it? The therapeutic experience can help you befriend and understand your emotions, allowing you to liberate yourself from stuck feelings & patterns of avoidance. Sometimes we experience great discomfort in order to motivate us to make healthy changes & reach out for support. You do not have to face life's challenges alone. Healing is always available to us, we can learn to kindly step out of our own way and receive it. Taking the first step in exploring mental health options is a great start - don't stop here, healing is waiting.
Would you like to feel empowered by your emotional experience - rather than overwhelmed by it? The therapeutic experience can help you befriend and understand your emotions, allowing you to liberate yourself from stuck feelings & patterns of avoidance. Sometimes we experience great discomfort in order to motivate us to make healthy changes & reach out for support. You do not have to face life's challenges alone. Healing is always available to us, we can learn to kindly step out of our own way and receive it. Taking the first step in exploring mental health options is a great start - don't stop here, healing is waiting.
![Photo of Teri Theresa Perkins - Teri T Perkins, LCSW, LLC, Teri, Perkins, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7f73aa30-7007-48fd-beb7-fdce7bbc31c9/2/320x400.jpeg)
Teri T Perkins, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Teri, Perkins, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32505 (Online Only)
Life can become very challenging at any given point and time in our lives. Depression, anxiety, anger/irritability, mood/behavioral changes, abuse of substances and exposure to trauma create fallacies that life will remain unmanageable for children and adults. In my 10+ years of experience, I recognize the strength in talking to someone about your challenges in order to begin the healing process. Are you struggling to manage your child's behavior? Are you struggling to manage your own emotions as an adult? Together we can identify solutions for overcoming trauma, hurts and disappointments which prevents us from moving forward.
Life can become very challenging at any given point and time in our lives. Depression, anxiety, anger/irritability, mood/behavioral changes, abuse of substances and exposure to trauma create fallacies that life will remain unmanageable for children and adults. In my 10+ years of experience, I recognize the strength in talking to someone about your challenges in order to begin the healing process. Are you struggling to manage your child's behavior? Are you struggling to manage your own emotions as an adult? Together we can identify solutions for overcoming trauma, hurts and disappointments which prevents us from moving forward.
![Photo of Alyssa Warren, MS, LMHC, CFMHE, CCCE, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4aa037dc-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or sad? Are you having relationship issues? If you are, it is time to receive the help you deserve and bring peace of mind into your daily life. I can help you get through this hard time in your life so that you can be happy and healthy. You don't have to do this alone or rely on people who do not understand. I am a welcoming and caring therapist that will respect and empathize with what you are going through, without any judgements.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or sad? Are you having relationship issues? If you are, it is time to receive the help you deserve and bring peace of mind into your daily life. I can help you get through this hard time in your life so that you can be happy and healthy. You don't have to do this alone or rely on people who do not understand. I am a welcoming and caring therapist that will respect and empathize with what you are going through, without any judgements.
![Photo of Innovative Direction - Innovative Direction- Counseling and Evaluation, MS, LMHC, CFMHE, CCCE, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/368826cc-2b09-4e38-8040-7920db4025a3/1/320x400.png)
Innovative Direction- Counseling and Evaluation
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CFMHE, CCCE
Verified Verified
Pensacola, FL 32503
If you are on this website, you most likely have made the decision to get support and help that you deserve. We our a team of caring and talented mental health counselors and psychiatric nurse practitioners helping clients live the life they want . Sometimes it is hard to problem solve without knowing where to start and therapy and or medication management can help. Together, our clinicians have a range of expertise and specialties. We offer our clients a boutique and private experience. Our local group practice strives for quality care, not quantity care as we see so much today.
If you are on this website, you most likely have made the decision to get support and help that you deserve. We our a team of caring and talented mental health counselors and psychiatric nurse practitioners helping clients live the life they want . Sometimes it is hard to problem solve without knowing where to start and therapy and or medication management can help. Together, our clinicians have a range of expertise and specialties. We offer our clients a boutique and private experience. Our local group practice strives for quality care, not quantity care as we see so much today.
![Photo of Alendra Hoewt, MS](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1578bfe1-e163-491e-9efd-89aa9eeb5367/1/320x400.jpeg)
Alendra Hoewt
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32504
I am a dedicated therapist whom truly enjoys helping my clients and getting them where they need to be so they are able to enjoy their life. It is not easy sometimes and I completely understand that and can empathize with my clients. I want what is best for them and to listen and give them a therapy service that they deserve.
I am a dedicated therapist whom truly enjoys helping my clients and getting them where they need to be so they are able to enjoy their life. It is not easy sometimes and I completely understand that and can empathize with my clients. I want what is best for them and to listen and give them a therapy service that they deserve.
![Photo of Lee Winterberry, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2f7e8d9a-7eb4-4f2a-8f96-00efe5c46358/1/320x400.jpeg)
My goal is to guide individuals and couples with overcoming life's challenges and moving beyond their current emotional status. I particularly enjoy working with other professionals, in a variety of fields, to become the best version of themselves by learning to manage life stressors, mental health and emotional issues.
My goal is to guide individuals and couples with overcoming life's challenges and moving beyond their current emotional status. I particularly enjoy working with other professionals, in a variety of fields, to become the best version of themselves by learning to manage life stressors, mental health and emotional issues.
![Photo of Katie Remis, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4c7cef82-32b6-4253-bcf1-1bc75d257ac7/2/320x400.jpeg)
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 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.
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Gwendolyn M Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pensacola, FL 32502 (Online Only)
Hi If you are a person looking for help with Relationships, Marriage, Addiction, Depression or Anxiety and you are ready and willing to do the work I would like to help you. If you have decided you want something different and better, I would like to help you. If you have decided you want to find happiness within and be your best self, I would like to help you. The reward of a happier, more fulfilling life at the end of this journey far outweighs your struggles and the work it takes to become your best self. I want to reassure you that people do heal and I want to assist you in creating your success story.
Hi If you are a person looking for help with Relationships, Marriage, Addiction, Depression or Anxiety and you are ready and willing to do the work I would like to help you. If you have decided you want something different and better, I would like to help you. If you have decided you want to find happiness within and be your best self, I would like to help you. The reward of a happier, more fulfilling life at the end of this journey far outweighs your struggles and the work it takes to become your best self. I want to reassure you that people do heal and I want to assist you in creating your success story.
![Photo of Chad Hagans, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fdc71b9-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
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.
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.
![Photo of Sarah Murcko, LMHC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ac4b0725-d66a-4e22-8286-4e71e0bb53fc/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sarah Murcko
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32505
I've been where you are. I know what it's like for life to turn upside down and not know which direction to move. Recover, regain strength and get back to being you...that's my desire for you and your relationships. Marriage can be challenging, but with the right amount of understanding and coaching, it can also be rewarding. My heart longs to help couples who want to grow together and fully enjoy the marriage they crave in a healthy and sustainable way.
I've been where you are. I know what it's like for life to turn upside down and not know which direction to move. Recover, regain strength and get back to being you...that's my desire for you and your relationships. Marriage can be challenging, but with the right amount of understanding and coaching, it can also be rewarding. My heart longs to help couples who want to grow together and fully enjoy the marriage they crave in a healthy and sustainable way.
![Photo of Jane Thomas, LMHC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/35b3805d-0b37-4159-84b7-bf4e6c529b4b/2/320x400.jpeg)
Life is tough, but so are you. You just don’t know it yet. You might be dealing with a difficult season in parenting your child or maybe you and your spouse are not getting along. Maybe you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, or just struggling with the general ups and downs of life. Maybe your child is struggling and you don’t know how to help him. That’s where I come in. I’m here to partner with you and lessen the load. I’ll use evidence based interventions and theories to tackle the difficulties you are facing so you can live the life you want. (www.janethomascounseling.com)
Life is tough, but so are you. You just don’t know it yet. You might be dealing with a difficult season in parenting your child or maybe you and your spouse are not getting along. Maybe you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, or just struggling with the general ups and downs of life. Maybe your child is struggling and you don’t know how to help him. That’s where I come in. I’m here to partner with you and lessen the load. I’ll use evidence based interventions and theories to tackle the difficulties you are facing so you can live the life you want. (www.janethomascounseling.com)
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Matea Washington
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA
Verified Verified
Pensacola, FL 32534
Do you want to become unapologetically you? Do you want to find your purpose in life? Do you want to grow your confidence and self love? Do you want to improve your mindset? Do you want to identify and eliminate toxic relationships? Do you want to learn how to set healthy boundaries? Do you want to implement self-care into your daily routine? Do you want to feel empowered to take healthy risks? Do you have everything in life but still feel unhappy ? Do you work your butt off for other people’s approval and validation, but can’t find internal validation within?
Do you want to become unapologetically you? Do you want to find your purpose in life? Do you want to grow your confidence and self love? Do you want to improve your mindset? Do you want to identify and eliminate toxic relationships? Do you want to learn how to set healthy boundaries? Do you want to implement self-care into your daily routine? Do you want to feel empowered to take healthy risks? Do you have everything in life but still feel unhappy ? Do you work your butt off for other people’s approval and validation, but can’t find internal validation within?
![Photo of Joe Montano Jr, LCSW, PhD, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0c765dc8-9faa-4fca-999c-167d78a6e7cd/2/320x400.jpeg)
Joe Montano Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32502
Serving a diverse population of Floridians including adults who are struggling with sadness, depression, worry, anxiety, major life changes, career stressors, relationship issues, trauma and/or addiction. Please note that I serve all Florida zip codes.
Serving a diverse population of Floridians including adults who are struggling with sadness, depression, worry, anxiety, major life changes, career stressors, relationship issues, trauma and/or addiction. Please note that I serve all Florida zip codes.
![Photo of Madison Anstett, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40de72b4-abe2-4f1d-822c-8f4c1c73c210/1/320x400.jpeg)
Clients who participate in services with me will learn a lot about themselves as well as unique ways to cope with daily stress. My approach ties in various techniques so that each client can develop their own way of healing and not feel like they’re stuck in a specific box. I’m continuously participating in education for new protocols and techniques that are proven to work for others. Ultimately, the goal in therapy for my clients is to find relief from the hurt, pain, and stress that traumatic events can cause.
Clients who participate in services with me will learn a lot about themselves as well as unique ways to cope with daily stress. My approach ties in various techniques so that each client can develop their own way of healing and not feel like they’re stuck in a specific box. I’m continuously participating in education for new protocols and techniques that are proven to work for others. Ultimately, the goal in therapy for my clients is to find relief from the hurt, pain, and stress that traumatic events can cause.
![Photo of Michelle Pereira, LCMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b7783ba3-200a-47a0-8a6c-914e8999d142/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello there, my name is Michelle. I am a US Navy veteran and a licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida with many years of experience in different healthcare industries. I have gained valuable insights from working in these fields, which assisted me to be highly eclectic in my work. I have worked with clients from all walks of life. Whether the client has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, OCD, ODD, anger management, attachment issues, addiction, trauma, or even going through a divorce, my approach is basically the same.
Hello there, my name is Michelle. I am a US Navy veteran and a licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida with many years of experience in different healthcare industries. I have gained valuable insights from working in these fields, which assisted me to be highly eclectic in my work. I have worked with clients from all walks of life. Whether the client has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, OCD, ODD, anger management, attachment issues, addiction, trauma, or even going through a divorce, my approach is basically the same.
![Photo of Courtenay Y Hall, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4922034a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Courtenay Y Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pensacola, FL 32526 (Online Only)
My goal is to provide a safe, therapeutic environment, where clients can share their innermost struggles and challenges without feeling judged or criticized. Therapy is an avenue to address the challenges in life that sometimes seem unmanageable. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship, based on genuine acceptance and unconditional positive regard, can be the pathway for change to occur. I work with individuals, adults, and teens on a variety of issues and disorders including but not limited to depression, anxiety, parenting issues, abuse, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, life cycle transitions, and substance abuse.
My goal is to provide a safe, therapeutic environment, where clients can share their innermost struggles and challenges without feeling judged or criticized. Therapy is an avenue to address the challenges in life that sometimes seem unmanageable. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship, based on genuine acceptance and unconditional positive regard, can be the pathway for change to occur. I work with individuals, adults, and teens on a variety of issues and disorders including but not limited to depression, anxiety, parenting issues, abuse, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, life cycle transitions, and substance abuse.
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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.