Self-Harming Therapists in Pensacola, FL
![Photo of Alix Felley, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c2c4566c-6a06-43a4-9248-fe65b89b0674/2/320x400.jpeg)
I work with adults in individual, family, couple, and group therapeutic settings. I have worked with those who struggle with depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, behavior issues, anger, life transitions & stress, trauma, and self-esteem, family dynamics, co-occurring disorders, and executive functioning. I received my Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and received my Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from the University of North Texas.
I work with adults in individual, family, couple, and group therapeutic settings. I have worked with those who struggle with depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, behavior issues, anger, life transitions & stress, trauma, and self-esteem, family dynamics, co-occurring disorders, and executive functioning. I received my Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and received my Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from the University of North Texas.
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Tired of behavior that gets in the way of your goals? Discouraged that you take one step forward and two steps back? Imagine feeling extremely good about yourself once you’ve aligned your behavior with what you truly want in life. If you find yourself setting goals and struggling to stick with them, you have come to the right place. Do you want to increase positive behaviors (exercise, healthy eating, self care) or decrease negative behaviors (substance use, eating disorders, self harm)? Don’t let those things stand between you and the life you want? Get support for the everyday problems that keep adding up.
Tired of behavior that gets in the way of your goals? Discouraged that you take one step forward and two steps back? Imagine feeling extremely good about yourself once you’ve aligned your behavior with what you truly want in life. If you find yourself setting goals and struggling to stick with them, you have come to the right place. Do you want to increase positive behaviors (exercise, healthy eating, self care) or decrease negative behaviors (substance use, eating disorders, self harm)? Don’t let those things stand between you and the life you want? Get support for the everyday problems that keep adding up.
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Sarah Richards
Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, RIMFT
Verified Verified
Pensacola, FL 32501
Welcome! I’m so happy that you are making the steps forward. This first step is quite difficult. Since you're here, you should know you are not alone! I find myself drawn toward conversational-based therapy, where we are able to develop a relationship based on foundations of trust and honesty. When I say conversational-based therapy, I mean that I utilize a client-centered approach, while also using cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to help challenge spots where you might be stuck and help you see a different perspective. At the same time, I am in no way the expert of your life and am here to help you navigate this world.
Welcome! I’m so happy that you are making the steps forward. This first step is quite difficult. Since you're here, you should know you are not alone! I find myself drawn toward conversational-based therapy, where we are able to develop a relationship based on foundations of trust and honesty. When I say conversational-based therapy, I mean that I utilize a client-centered approach, while also using cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to help challenge spots where you might be stuck and help you see a different perspective. At the same time, I am in no way the expert of your life and am here to help you navigate this world.
![Photo of Jessica Mayo, MS, LMHC-S, RPT-S, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fbf2aac5-46af-44f5-afeb-2cc2c2785767/2/320x400.jpeg)
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.
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.
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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 Stephanie H Kohn, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/07039d53-1f25-4a33-a176-8d8bc625cdb4/2/320x400.jpeg)
“Awareness is all about restoring your freedom to choose what you want instead of what your past imposes on you.” Deepak Chopra. Choosing a therapist is probably the most important part of your therapy experience as research indicates the client-therapist relationship creates the environment and foundation for change to be possible.
“Awareness is all about restoring your freedom to choose what you want instead of what your past imposes on you.” Deepak Chopra. Choosing a therapist is probably the most important part of your therapy experience as research indicates the client-therapist relationship creates the environment and foundation for change to be possible.
![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 Sarah Ashton Morrell, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a238cd88-0064-48b1-bba6-691c7a782e42/1/320x400.jpeg)
Starting your mental health journey can be overwhelming. Sometimes it is a struggle to know where to begin or find the words to describe how you feel. We can tuck trauma away like a book on a bookshelf waiting to be picked up and read. Trauma is not always associated with war. It can be something that can be seen as seemingly small, like growing up in a lonely household, or it can be seen in surviving a car accident. Wherever you are in your life, whether it is struggling to begin a new career, having a major life event, or maybe it is time to address your social anxiety, I would be honored to extend a helping hand.
Starting your mental health journey can be overwhelming. Sometimes it is a struggle to know where to begin or find the words to describe how you feel. We can tuck trauma away like a book on a bookshelf waiting to be picked up and read. Trauma is not always associated with war. It can be something that can be seen as seemingly small, like growing up in a lonely household, or it can be seen in surviving a car accident. Wherever you are in your life, whether it is struggling to begin a new career, having a major life event, or maybe it is time to address your social anxiety, I would be honored to extend a helping hand.
![Photo of Amanda M. Hornsby, MS, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a76bd04c-414c-4ab6-a065-4cda95393896/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have been blessed with the heart for serving others. For the past 15 years, I have worked in various roles with children of all ages. While working with children at a youth residential shelter, I discovered the extensive amount of children that were involved in the juvenile justice system in our area, as well as the amount of children needing mental health services. For the last 8 years, I have worked as a Registered Behavior Therapist providing applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.
I have been blessed with the heart for serving others. For the past 15 years, I have worked in various roles with children of all ages. While working with children at a youth residential shelter, I discovered the extensive amount of children that were involved in the juvenile justice system in our area, as well as the amount of children needing mental health services. For the last 8 years, I have worked as a Registered Behavior Therapist providing applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.
![Photo of Kelley Flynn, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a09b0887-f950-49b7-8a42-e61d0912fbb3/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you or your child finding it hard to cope with divorce? Are you and your ex finding it hard to co-parent? Do you feel exhausted by just getting through the day? Do you hope that it will get better? Now more than ever, people who are facing divorce are feeling isolated and drained about getting through the process. I believe we shouldn’t feel alone through this transition, there is hope for the exhaustion, and healthier communication is possible!
Are you or your child finding it hard to cope with divorce? Are you and your ex finding it hard to co-parent? Do you feel exhausted by just getting through the day? Do you hope that it will get better? Now more than ever, people who are facing divorce are feeling isolated and drained about getting through the process. I believe we shouldn’t feel alone through this transition, there is hope for the exhaustion, and healthier communication is possible!
![Photo of Amber Lynn Wendel, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0e822b2d-339e-4d0c-97d9-4a95162998f8/1/320x400.png)
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 6 years of experience working with a diverse population to stimulate personality growth, provide guidance for those facing losses or disappointments, and to assist with those self-defeating patterns causing unhappiness. I am particularly passionate about working with oppressed populations. It would be my privilege to be of service to help you develop a healthy, balanced way of living and thinking.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 6 years of experience working with a diverse population to stimulate personality growth, provide guidance for those facing losses or disappointments, and to assist with those self-defeating patterns causing unhappiness. I am particularly passionate about working with oppressed populations. It would be my privilege to be of service to help you develop a healthy, balanced way of living and thinking.
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I believe in the resilience of the human spirit and I enjoy helping clients maximize their potential in all areas of life. I use a strength-based model to assist my clients to move forward with their lives, helping heal from trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. I've worked with clients who have dealt with relationship issues, sexuality concerns, school/work issues, and chronic health problems.
I believe in the resilience of the human spirit and I enjoy helping clients maximize their potential in all areas of life. I use a strength-based model to assist my clients to move forward with their lives, helping heal from trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. I've worked with clients who have dealt with relationship issues, sexuality concerns, school/work issues, and chronic health problems.
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Are you ready to rediscover the joy and strength in your relationships? I'm Denise Hudson, a compassionate Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) dedicated to guiding individuals and couples toward healing and growth. With specialized training in the Gottman Method for couples therapy, I am committed to helping committed partners navigate challenges and rediscover the deep connection they once shared.
Are you ready to rediscover the joy and strength in your relationships? I'm Denise Hudson, a compassionate Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) dedicated to guiding individuals and couples toward healing and growth. With specialized training in the Gottman Method for couples therapy, I am committed to helping committed partners navigate challenges and rediscover the deep connection they once shared.
![Photo of Terri L Marshall, MS, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/48ec60ce-ef4c-45b5-ae29-ba97f225d88c/2/320x400.jpeg)
Life can be difficult. The experiences we encounter can shape and mold us unto someone we may no longer recognize, understand misplaced feelings or have an impact on our daily functioning, but we continue to press... We have people relying on us, responsibilities waiting on us while fears and pain hunt us....but we continue to press....We think the feelings, flashbacks, nightmares, anger, hurt or pain will go away not realizing it is trauma. Trauma is simply an event which causes extreme distress and can manifest in different ways for different people. Lets work together to live a healthy life healed from the effects of trauma.
Life can be difficult. The experiences we encounter can shape and mold us unto someone we may no longer recognize, understand misplaced feelings or have an impact on our daily functioning, but we continue to press... We have people relying on us, responsibilities waiting on us while fears and pain hunt us....but we continue to press....We think the feelings, flashbacks, nightmares, anger, hurt or pain will go away not realizing it is trauma. Trauma is simply an event which causes extreme distress and can manifest in different ways for different people. Lets work together to live a healthy life healed from the effects of trauma.
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“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” – Maya Angelou. Are you a teen or adult struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, abuse, or adjustments in life? Maybe you’re having difficulties with work, school, or relationships? Or do you just feel stuck dealing with life’s challenges? Do you find yourself saying, “I just don’t know what else to do to stop feeling this way?” Success in life is about problem identification and resolution, resilience, and using practical coping skills and strategies.
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” – Maya Angelou. Are you a teen or adult struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, abuse, or adjustments in life? Maybe you’re having difficulties with work, school, or relationships? Or do you just feel stuck dealing with life’s challenges? Do you find yourself saying, “I just don’t know what else to do to stop feeling this way?” Success in life is about problem identification and resolution, resilience, and using practical coping skills and strategies.
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Kathleen Guy Hutchinson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32503
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern and a Certified Trauma Professional. I have over 10 years post-Master's experience working with adolescents and adults in various settings such as schools, hospitals, and shelters. I currently work in private practice with ages 11 +. I can help with you or your adolescent with issues such as trauma recovery, stress/anxiety, depression, self-esteem, periods of transitions, and generally feeling “stuck”. I believe that you already have the answers you need within you. Let's work together to block out the unnecessary noise and ground yourself in your own innate wisdom.
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern and a Certified Trauma Professional. I have over 10 years post-Master's experience working with adolescents and adults in various settings such as schools, hospitals, and shelters. I currently work in private practice with ages 11 +. I can help with you or your adolescent with issues such as trauma recovery, stress/anxiety, depression, self-esteem, periods of transitions, and generally feeling “stuck”. I believe that you already have the answers you need within you. Let's work together to block out the unnecessary noise and ground yourself in your own innate wisdom.
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Cathleen Campion
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32503
Before venturing into private practice, I gathered years of experience in both outpatient counseling settings and secure in-patient units. Children and adult women are my primary areas of specialization, but I enjoy working with a diverse client population. I currently provide individual counseling for both children and adults targeting a wide variety of needs. LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC ally.
Before venturing into private practice, I gathered years of experience in both outpatient counseling settings and secure in-patient units. Children and adult women are my primary areas of specialization, but I enjoy working with a diverse client population. I currently provide individual counseling for both children and adults targeting a wide variety of needs. LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC ally.
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I have experience working with clients of all ages, ranging from young children to adults. As a person-centered therapist, I am committed to the belief that every person has the ability to live up to their potential and possesses the power to create positive change.
I have experience working with clients of all ages, ranging from young children to adults. As a person-centered therapist, I am committed to the belief that every person has the ability to live up to their potential and possesses the power to create positive change.
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Therapy is not a one size fits all process. It is my role as a therapist to find out more about who you are as a multifaceted individual and find what evidence based approach works best for you through empowerment and collaboration. In order to do this, I must work alongside each client to build a foundation of safety, trust, and rapport.
Therapy is not a one size fits all process. It is my role as a therapist to find out more about who you are as a multifaceted individual and find what evidence based approach works best for you through empowerment and collaboration. In order to do this, I must work alongside each client to build a foundation of safety, trust, and rapport.
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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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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.