Trauma Focused Therapists in Pensacola, FL

Bayou Wellness is a therapy group in Pensacola, Florida and also licensed in Ohio, offering outpatient mental health counseling, weekend marriage intensives, and group therapy for teens. Please read about our services and therapists on our website. We offer both in-office and telehealth therapy for individuals, couples, families, and children. Our therapists treat a vast array of issues, including addiction, grief, trauma, adjustment issues, marriage and family issues, and disorders of mood, anxiety, and impulse control. We uniquely provide EFT, Gottman therapy, play therapy, and Christian counseling.

I know that the struggles of pregnancy, the postpartum period, and parenthood are unique and complex. You may be feeling alone or isolated because often others in your life don’t realize all of the changes and pressures that you are facing. These changes may be hormonal, physical, emotional, the role in your family, or other relationships. You may be feeling pressures or expectations from family or from society. As you embark on this transformative experience, whether in becoming a parent or adding to your family, it may be time to heal old wounds and rediscover joy.

It is our most challenging seasons that usher in the deepest healing. When life gets hard it is easy to feel stuck and challenging to feel hopeful. I am here to guide you along your journey of healing. I provide holistic, individualized therapy. My therapy practice is both heart and research guided. All good therapy starts with trust and safety. From there we can determine the best way for you to achieve your personal goals. I offer EMDR therapy, mindfulness base CBT, Emotional Freedom Technique, and a variety of techniques through Telehealth.

My ideal client is simple: I enjoy working most with someone who is motivated and engaged in the process of counseling.

Hi, I'm Heather, pronouns she/they! I'm an LCSW and I have 10+ years of experience providing therapy to people who are feeling stuck, unheard, and/or trapped within our system of social norms and unrealistic expectations. I identify as queer and have worked with clients in all stages of recognizing their queerness. I also have experience working with those who have experienced trauma whether due to their sexuality, abusive relationships, upbringing, or otherwise.

I help adults struggling to form deep and meaningful relationships with others as a result of lonely or painful childhood experiences. My ideal client is motivated for change and is open to developing a curiosity about his or her inner experiences.

Are you an individual with autism? Do you feel that no one understands you? Do you wish someone would listen to you? Now more than ever, autistic individuals need a safe place to be heard and understood. Pushing away your needs can impact your mind and body. I am here to listen. understand, and help you achieve a better quality of life.

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.

You lost something important to you and your world has never been the same. Maybe you know exactly what happened. Maybe it happened so long ago, you can't remember the details. Either way, you're haunted by the ghost of a better life. It always seems to be just out of reach. Something needs to change, you can feel it in your bones. But every time you start to move in the right direction, things fall apart. Sometimes you wonder if you're doomed to feel this miserable and broken for the rest of your life.

My path to becoming a therapist was more of a calling than a career decision. I’m not particularly suited to this profession. I’m introverted, which causes me to present as somewhat unfriendly and aloof to strangers. I’m really not concerned with small talk or what I consider the superficialities of life. But when it comes to exploring the deepest, most difficult and painful core aspects of your life that’s the space where I feel most comfortable. The foundation of my practice is my own personal journey in 12-step recovery. I would say I was "chosen" for the gift of recovery from a self-destructive lifestyle more than 34 years ago.

Do you feel like you are just surviving? Do you feel like you are only going through the motions of life? Are you struggling with the same problems over and over again? Do you feel like you are stuck in the same negative cycles feeling hopeless and helpless as if there is no way out? I am here to show you that there is another way. I would love to help you see how you can thrive and truly enjoy your life. I use an inside out approach to help others like you achieve true happiness in their life through insight-based counseling. I am NOT here to be the expert on you, I am here to help guide you back to the wisdom already within you.

“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.

I strive to create a safe environment where individuals can process their current concerns and address painful issues from the near or distant past that may be impeding growth such as trauma experiences. Clients that work with me learn new skills and are able to feel more empowered and in control of their lives. As a Certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist with over 24 years of experience, I provide therapy focused on helping individuals move past their trauma to live more fulfilling lives.

Psychotherapy and taking the first step in initiating services can often feel awkward or almost even scary. But, the personal work you do in therapy can be one of the most rewarding efforts you can undertake.

Hello, congrats on taking the first step in your journey to renew your life and/or relationship with wellness! No matter the challenges, there is an array of hope to rejuvenate plus reignite your strength and dream to live the life you desire. Together we can make it happen, by engaging in strength-based collaborative therapy. I am a Licensed and Board Certified Tele-mental Health provider, credentialed to offer traditional mental health and/or behavioral health therapy using computer video and/or telephone counseling. I look forward to working with you in achieving your wellness goals.

When teens and adults feel overwhelmed, they FEEL it- mind & body. There are so many factors; high achievers, life changes, puberty, and the rapidly shifting world around us can all play a part in the exhausting and overwhelming feelings many people live with. These things can have a direct effect on your physical health, too! The brain and the body are connected, and they will let you know when things are not in sync. This can be confusing for some people, they get stuck and don't know how to move forward. Feeling stuck can increase those distressing thoughts related to anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Do you struggle with symptoms of anxiety and depression, lack of confidence, poor emotional regulation, inability to express your feelings healthily, or coping with your triggers? Do you have problems setting healthy boundaries and developing healthy relationships? Do you feel lost, stuck, angry, exhausted, overwhelmed, and/or frustrated trying to meet someone else's standards and expectations? Do you wonder if your self-esteem and relationships could be better? Now more than ever, women struggle to live a calm, healthy, balanced, and authentic life while fulfilling so many roles and meeting one's and other's people expectations.

Are you ready for a positive change in your life? Do you want to find healing, purpose, and balance? As a compassionate and non-judgmental therapist, I am committed to guiding you towards a fulfilled life where you can feel at peace and become more resilient. I approach each session with both gentleness and candidness, depending on your individual needs and preferences. Building rapport with my clients is of the utmost importance to me, and I strive to make each experience as comfortable as possible. It would be an honor to walk with you on your journey of self-exploration and growth.

For the past 12 years, Elizabeth has been helping clients heal their mental health challenges and difficult relationship patterns to construct a life they are proud of. She is a graduate of the University of Mississippi where she obtained her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and specialist degree in Play Therapy.