Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Pensacola, FL
Shahana Hanley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RYT500 , ERYT200
Verified Verified
Pensacola, FL 32503
Therapy begins with a faith that you came by your struggles honestly in an effort to protect yourself and make sense of the world. My specialty is helping people recover from narcissistic, physical, sexual, emotional, and spiritual abuse. In addition, I provide treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, military family stressors and veteran transitions into the civilian sector. My hope is to provide you with an opportunity to disentangle from suffering and aide you in improving your quality of life, increase your satisfaction within relationships, and enhance your self-worth.
Therapy begins with a faith that you came by your struggles honestly in an effort to protect yourself and make sense of the world. My specialty is helping people recover from narcissistic, physical, sexual, emotional, and spiritual abuse. In addition, I provide treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, military family stressors and veteran transitions into the civilian sector. My hope is to provide you with an opportunity to disentangle from suffering and aide you in improving your quality of life, increase your satisfaction within relationships, and enhance your self-worth.
I have a long history working with adults and children with trauma related issues, especially those involved in the Foster Care System. I have a special interest working with Adoptive families and I am trained as an Adoption Competent Therapist. I can assist with all types of individual and family issues. I believe counseling should be in an environment that is comfortable and assessable to those I serve, so my services can be conducted in the home, office, or telehealth.
I have a long history working with adults and children with trauma related issues, especially those involved in the Foster Care System. I have a special interest working with Adoptive families and I am trained as an Adoption Competent Therapist. I can assist with all types of individual and family issues. I believe counseling should be in an environment that is comfortable and assessable to those I serve, so my services can be conducted in the home, office, or telehealth.
Carol A Hicks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pensacola, FL 32503 (Online Only)
I often use hypnotherapy to review options, detail goals, & resolve trauma.
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.
I often use hypnotherapy to review options, detail goals, & resolve trauma.
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.
Amber Fernbach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32526
I have an expert level of understanding regarding trauma and trauma responses.
My name is Amber Fernbach. I am a LCSW and the creator of Surviving and Thriving Therapy. I have been a social worker for 6 years. I’ve worked in child welfare, school systems, victim’s of crime therapist, and now I have created my private practice. Trauma work, communication, boundaries, and ADHD are my expertise. My ideal client would have intrinsic motivation or be open to building their motivation and reaching other self-created goals with my assistance. I have worked with children, teens, young adults, and middle age individuals.
I have an expert level of understanding regarding trauma and trauma responses.
My name is Amber Fernbach. I am a LCSW and the creator of Surviving and Thriving Therapy. I have been a social worker for 6 years. I’ve worked in child welfare, school systems, victim’s of crime therapist, and now I have created my private practice. Trauma work, communication, boundaries, and ADHD are my expertise. My ideal client would have intrinsic motivation or be open to building their motivation and reaching other self-created goals with my assistance. I have worked with children, teens, young adults, and middle age individuals.
I am trained in IFS and EMDR, gold-standards for trauma treatment.
You can have a life that is not defined by anxiety, depression, shame, or loneliness. You can be brave and confident. You can value your own needs as much as you value others'. You can heal from growing up with emotionally-immature parents, harmful religious teachings/experiences, sexual abuse, trauma, and shame. My job is to guide you there. I love helping clients find their voice and increase their self-confidence. I help you identify the factors underlying your anxiety, trauma, and depression so you're not just trying to cope with them anymore, but can have more of the life you want.
I am trained in IFS and EMDR, gold-standards for trauma treatment.
You can have a life that is not defined by anxiety, depression, shame, or loneliness. You can be brave and confident. You can value your own needs as much as you value others'. You can heal from growing up with emotionally-immature parents, harmful religious teachings/experiences, sexual abuse, trauma, and shame. My job is to guide you there. I love helping clients find their voice and increase their self-confidence. I help you identify the factors underlying your anxiety, trauma, and depression so you're not just trying to cope with them anymore, but can have more of the life you want.
Courtenay Y Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pensacola, FL 32526 (Online Only)
I work with Youth on Anger Management •Anxiety •Behavioral Issues • Bullying •Depression •Emotional Disturbance • Family Conflict •Grief • Peer Relationships •Relationship Issues •Self Esteem and Trauma .
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.
I work with Youth on Anger Management •Anxiety •Behavioral Issues • Bullying •Depression •Emotional Disturbance • Family Conflict •Grief • Peer Relationships •Relationship Issues •Self Esteem and Trauma .
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.
I have been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
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 have been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
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.
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 create the life YOU want.
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 create the life YOU want.
Harlan Wallner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32503 (Online Only)
I share a combination of here-and-now skills to navigate the challenges, stressors, triggers, and/or difficult emotions that have been arising as you move through your life, and employ a number of evidence-based, trauma-focused practices combined with deep empathetic listening to help process and integrate the memories that still create emotional turbulence.
I specialize in working with combat veterans, healthcare workers, and first responders. Spending time in high stakes situations—where awful things happen without notice, and errors can have major consequences—often impacts the spirit and the nervous system. If you're having problems with intrusive memories, trouble sleeping, anger, feeling mistrustful and on guard where you used to feel safe, nightmares, anxiety, etc., I can help. There are some hard experiences in life from which we can recover well on our own, and there are others where we are most likely to heal and recover well with skilled emotional/psychological support.
I share a combination of here-and-now skills to navigate the challenges, stressors, triggers, and/or difficult emotions that have been arising as you move through your life, and employ a number of evidence-based, trauma-focused practices combined with deep empathetic listening to help process and integrate the memories that still create emotional turbulence.
I specialize in working with combat veterans, healthcare workers, and first responders. Spending time in high stakes situations—where awful things happen without notice, and errors can have major consequences—often impacts the spirit and the nervous system. If you're having problems with intrusive memories, trouble sleeping, anger, feeling mistrustful and on guard where you used to feel safe, nightmares, anxiety, etc., I can help. There are some hard experiences in life from which we can recover well on our own, and there are others where we are most likely to heal and recover well with skilled emotional/psychological support.
Hannah Ciampini: Emdr Intensive Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW,
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32503
Whether it's PTSD, getting over a painful relationship, trying to shake a nagging sense that you're just not enough, or simply looking to overcome hurdles blocking you from That Next Great Thing in Your Life, EMDR Intensives can help.
Now taking new clients!———You need help — right NOW — and 50-minutes of therapy once a week feels slow-moving and isn't getting you to the other side of the issue fast enough. Feeling stuck in past trauma and sick of it running your life and interfering with your relationships. Maybe you’re crunched on time, too, with a busy schedule and thousands of demands pulling you every direction. Maybe you’re already working with a therapist weekly, and want to use EMDR as a brief adjunct to accelerate that work. Let’s embark on a focused journey designed to help you feel better, fast.
Whether it's PTSD, getting over a painful relationship, trying to shake a nagging sense that you're just not enough, or simply looking to overcome hurdles blocking you from That Next Great Thing in Your Life, EMDR Intensives can help.
Now taking new clients!———You need help — right NOW — and 50-minutes of therapy once a week feels slow-moving and isn't getting you to the other side of the issue fast enough. Feeling stuck in past trauma and sick of it running your life and interfering with your relationships. Maybe you’re crunched on time, too, with a busy schedule and thousands of demands pulling you every direction. Maybe you’re already working with a therapist weekly, and want to use EMDR as a brief adjunct to accelerate that work. Let’s embark on a focused journey designed to help you feel better, fast.
I am EMDR ( trauma therapy) trained and sand tray level 2.
Struggling with negative beliefs, unwanted thoughts, past traumas, depression, or even parenting? Regardless, you don’t have to face those challenges alone. We are impacted by past events, oftentimes resulting in unhealthy coping mechanisms and negative core beliefs about ourselves and/or the world. Even when we “know” our behaviors and thoughts aren’t helpful, sometimes we just feel so stuck and aren’t sure what, if anything, will help. That's where I am come in: I’m here to provide a safe environment for individuals to overcome past struggles, challenge & replace negative beliefs, develop healthy coping skills, and reach healing.
I am EMDR ( trauma therapy) trained and sand tray level 2.
Struggling with negative beliefs, unwanted thoughts, past traumas, depression, or even parenting? Regardless, you don’t have to face those challenges alone. We are impacted by past events, oftentimes resulting in unhealthy coping mechanisms and negative core beliefs about ourselves and/or the world. Even when we “know” our behaviors and thoughts aren’t helpful, sometimes we just feel so stuck and aren’t sure what, if anything, will help. That's where I am come in: I’m here to provide a safe environment for individuals to overcome past struggles, challenge & replace negative beliefs, develop healthy coping skills, and reach healing.
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Bayou Wellness is an outpatient mental health counseling group in Pensacola, Florida. Please read about our services and therapists on our website: www.BayouWellness.Life. We offer both in-office and telehealth therapy for individuals, couples, and families. 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.
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I specialize in helping clients recover from sexual trauma and have extensive experience in providing counseling for depression, anxiety, and other responses to traumatic events.
I am deeply committed to helping individuals heal their emotional wounds, reshape their thought patterns, and transform their lives. My work with clients from diverse backgrounds has taught me the importance of providing compassionate, non-judgmental care. You don’t have to face your challenges alone; you deserve to experience all the good that life has to offer, and I’m here to support you on that journey. Together, we can turn off your inner autopilot and help you reclaim your life.
I specialize in helping clients recover from sexual trauma and have extensive experience in providing counseling for depression, anxiety, and other responses to traumatic events.
I am deeply committed to helping individuals heal their emotional wounds, reshape their thought patterns, and transform their lives. My work with clients from diverse backgrounds has taught me the importance of providing compassionate, non-judgmental care. You don’t have to face your challenges alone; you deserve to experience all the good that life has to offer, and I’m here to support you on that journey. Together, we can turn off your inner autopilot and help you reclaim your life.
In addition to my expertise in marriage counseling, I am passionate about trauma recovery.
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.
In addition to my expertise in marriage counseling, I am passionate about trauma recovery.
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.
Whether you've experienced trauma, struggle with attachment issues, adult parent/child relationship issues, marital or premarital issues or find yourself wrestling with depression, anxiety, stress or relationship issues, know that I'm here to walk alongside you.
Welcome to a journey of self-discovery & personal growth! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pensacola, Florida, since 2008, I have enjoyed 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, compassionate & supportive environment for each client/couple. I continue to extend my unwavering support to individuals & couples from the LGBTQ+ community.
Whether you've experienced trauma, struggle with attachment issues, adult parent/child relationship issues, marital or premarital issues or find yourself wrestling with depression, anxiety, stress or relationship issues, know that I'm here to walk alongside you.
Welcome to a journey of self-discovery & personal growth! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pensacola, Florida, since 2008, I have enjoyed 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, compassionate & supportive environment for each client/couple. I continue to extend my unwavering support to individuals & couples from the LGBTQ+ community.
Soul Tree Counseling & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, CIMHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32501 (Online Only)
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Soul Tree offers a warm, nonjudgmental container for exploring a wide variety of difficulties including: depression, anxiety, PTSD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) , difficult life transitions, and relationship/marital struggles. By incorporating techniques such EMDR, Internal Family Systems exercises, and body oriented mindfulness, we assist you to gain clarity and perspective on challenges and to develop effective, practical strategies for engaging with life and those you hold dear.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Soul Tree offers a warm, nonjudgmental container for exploring a wide variety of difficulties including: depression, anxiety, PTSD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) , difficult life transitions, and relationship/marital struggles. By incorporating techniques such EMDR, Internal Family Systems exercises, and body oriented mindfulness, we assist you to gain clarity and perspective on challenges and to develop effective, practical strategies for engaging with life and those you hold dear.
It heals wounds & trauma, & built-in good feelings come out.
Let me break it down folks, no need to waste time. I'm doing something different that's designed to get you healed and cool with your life, whether that means change or not, fast. It's the fastest way I know, and it's not complicated. You learn the whole thing in the longer first session. Visit ashleypennewill.com/blog, or the Blog Archives at ashleypennewill.com/archives. There's so much there that can help you, and it's free. If you FEEL a yes or even a curiosity, I'd definitely invest in that first session. If it's a fit, there's nothing like it, and your life will never be the same. I'm serious! So cool.
It heals wounds & trauma, & built-in good feelings come out.
Let me break it down folks, no need to waste time. I'm doing something different that's designed to get you healed and cool with your life, whether that means change or not, fast. It's the fastest way I know, and it's not complicated. You learn the whole thing in the longer first session. Visit ashleypennewill.com/blog, or the Blog Archives at ashleypennewill.com/archives. There's so much there that can help you, and it's free. If you FEEL a yes or even a curiosity, I'd definitely invest in that first session. If it's a fit, there's nothing like it, and your life will never be the same. I'm serious! So cool.
Heather McGovern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32503
Most of my experience comes from working with those who have experienced significant complex trauma, neurodivergent folx, and those within the LGBTQ+ community.
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.
Most of my experience comes from working with those who have experienced significant complex trauma, neurodivergent folx, and those within the LGBTQ+ community.
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.
Katarzyna E Kundera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Pensacola, FL 32514 (Online Only)
I specialize in grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, low self-esteem, anger, and many other stressors that affect overall well-being.
I have worked with clients who have experienced an array of various difficulties that have affected their mental health, specifically specializing in grief and trauma. My practice is not limited to only those two areas of mental health, I have closely worked with clients struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, emotion regulation, anger management, abuse, and many more. At the end of the day, my goal as a therapist is to provide the tools to help improve your quality of life, and then thereafter, help your quality of life maintain longevity.
I specialize in grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, low self-esteem, anger, and many other stressors that affect overall well-being.
I have worked with clients who have experienced an array of various difficulties that have affected their mental health, specifically specializing in grief and trauma. My practice is not limited to only those two areas of mental health, I have closely worked with clients struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, emotion regulation, anger management, abuse, and many more. At the end of the day, my goal as a therapist is to provide the tools to help improve your quality of life, and then thereafter, help your quality of life maintain longevity.
Catherine Jones
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, C-DBT, LMHC-S
Verified Verified
Pensacola, FL 32501
Waitlist for new clients
Commonly, those who suffer with PTSD have dual (or more) diagnoses, and we can work together to address each issue.
I am a qualified supervisor for Florida LMHCs (LMHC-S). Specialties include coping with depression, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), trauma recovery, stress management, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and group therapy. Catherine has a passion for serving those who serve and protect our country, First Responders, as well as their families.
Commonly, those who suffer with PTSD have dual (or more) diagnoses, and we can work together to address each issue.
I am a qualified supervisor for Florida LMHCs (LMHC-S). Specialties include coping with depression, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), trauma recovery, stress management, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and group therapy. Catherine has a passion for serving those who serve and protect our country, First Responders, as well as their families.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.