Therapists in Panama City Beach, FL
Panama City Beach is a well-known destination for Spring Break for college students from around the country. Resident businesses enjoy the boom in commerce from these week long parties. But life cannot always be a party. In fact, even in the midst of a party life can seem desolate and unmoving. When you feel that you can no longer take joy in the little things, it may be time to ask for help. Counselors in the Panama City Beach area are available to offer this type of assistance. The therapists can examine why you are unable to feel the joy you once did, and help you get that joy back into your life. Contact a counselor today.
Anthony Dykes
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemDepression
11 years offering treatment
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." - Brené Brown I appreciate the courage and vulnerability it takes to seek therapy, and I'm glad you're here. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working with a wide range of issues. My specialties include helping with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, low motivation, LGBT issues, and addictions. I believe that each person is the expert of their own experiences and has their own unique strengths and abilities. Unfortunately, sadness, shame, fear, or other emotional road blocks often get in the way of healing. My role as a therapist is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space to build upon a client's existing strengths as well as to provide new tools and insight. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients achieve their goals. This means that together we can find new ways to think about your issues, learn to use concrete and evidence-based solutions, and help shift thinking from a place of confusion and conflict to acceptance and understanding. My education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Oglethorpe University and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Social Work from The University of Chicago. I possess a license to practice psychotherapy independently in the state of Florida. I am comfortable working with clients on long-term issues, such as chronic anxiety and depression, as well as short-term issues, such as processing grief and loss. I have extensive experience working with the LGBT population and use a sex-positive approach when discussing issues of sex and sexuality. I look forward to the privilege of hearing your story and helping you to become the best version of yourself.
Melissa Sonthonax
Clinician
License Type(s): LMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
10 years offering treatment
My name is Melissa Sonthonax and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida. I graduated with a Masters in Psychology in 2014 and began working with clients whom suffer from various mental health issues. I have six years of experience in the mental health field. I also have experience working with individuals who specifically struggle with general anxiety, social anxiety, depression, low self esteem, friendship issues, life transitions and other everyday issues. My approach towards therapy is to work with each individual to develop a sense of strength to work through their individual issues and see that they can develop a sense of happiness. I also work with individuals to create healthy goals in order to best help each person adapt to daily life. My passion is to help clients work on outer behaviors that help build confidence within themselves. I understand that each person has their own unique situations, therefore each person will be provided with individual plans of action to help you get back to the place that you desire to be. Each individual can expect to be provided with a comfortable environment where they can share their thoughts/views about their circumstances and be guided, with the help of myself, to work through their circumstances.
Brian Squitieri
Clinician
License Type(s): MA, LMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
10 years offering treatment
Hello, my name is Brian Squitieri and I am a Florida licensed mental health counselor, and I have a Masters of Arts degree in Mental Health Counseling. I have over 10 years of experience treating anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, grief and loss, and coping with life transitions such as career changes. My philosophy is that I work together with my clients to individualize therapy. It's most important that I listen to what my clients are saying and that I'm with them in the moment. We work together to create a unique plan that to help achieve goals in measurable ways. After about a month, most of my clients starts to see positive changes in their lives. My goals are to aid my clients in developing insight, effective coping skills, communication skills, and to manage unhealthy feelings and behaviors. If you are ready to begin your journey, then we can work together to improve your well-being and quality of life!
Tracy Rose
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
3 years offering treatment
If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you are looking for change or you want something more. Maybe you feel like you’re stuck in an unfulfilling pattern, one that leaves you feeling disappointed in yourself or angry at those around you. Or perhaps you think you are doing well on paper—good job, stable home life, supportive friends—but can’t seem to derive the sense of accomplishment that “should” accompany “success.” Either way, you are here because you think you might be ready to get more out of life and are prepared to examine things closely, maybe even ask yourself some tough questions. I am here to help formulate those questions with you and, if you’re willing to do the work, help you answer them. Why am I uniquely positioned to help you? My educational background and work experience certainly help, but more important than those qualifications is the fact that I have done the work in my own life. We have all at some point met the cardiologist that smokes or the car mechanic that drives a clunker—many of us find it difficult to practice what we preach. But I have lived through transformation and can attest to, firsthand, how difficult, powerful, and rewarding it can be. For those of you who are ready, I await you.
Kristin Scott-Groves
Clinician
License Type(s): MSW, LCSW,CCATP
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesADHD
6 years offering treatment
Welcome to the Better Help Community. Thank you for trusting us to help you. My name is Kristin Scott-Groves and I am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in Colorado, South Carolina, Florida, and Virginia. I have worked as a clinical therapist and college professor, teaching psychology of lifespan development. I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Master of Social Work degree. I currently hold a certification as a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Specialist in Anger Management (CSAM), and a certification in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (C-DBT). I have worked with different populations including military members and their families, as well as children, adolescents, and teenagers. My experience includes working with individuals with anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress, relationship issues, self-esteem, parenting, and adjustment to change. My approach to therapy is client centered. You are the expert on your life and you determine the direction and depth of therapy. Through a strengths-based and solutions-focused lens, I help guide clients in identifying strengths and developing treatment plans that accomplish their goals. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I assist clients in exploring relationships among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This can help clients find the unhelpful and unhealthy thought patterns as well as learn healthier ways of thinking. I applaud you for taking the first step in better health. I know that starting something new can be scary. If you are ready to take the next step in making healthy changes in your life, I will work with you on your path to success.
Shayna Rayman
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger management
11 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Florida and Illinois with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. Please message me to inquire about scheduling.
Ashley Rankin
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment
Hi there! My name is Ashley Rankin, and I'm a psychotherapist specializing in individual and couples counseling. I originally hail from Asheville, North Carolina, but relocated to Central Florida in 2018 to pursue graduate studies and fell in love with the state. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Appalachian State University and a Master of Clinical Social Work from the University of Central Florida. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida, Oregon, and Arizona. My areas of expertise include psychotherapy, crisis management, treatment planning, self-advocacy, and career counseling. I reside in St. Cloud, Florida, with my husband and our German Shepherd. My hobbies include reading, running, and listening to podcasts. FL LCSW SW21345 OR LCSW L14910 AZ LCSW-22550
Darsell Harris
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesDepression
20 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Florida with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping multicultural clients and military youth with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, trauma & problematic behaviors of adolescents. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Dr. Cherrolyn Smith
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteem
20 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Florida with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Alexia Mader
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger management
8 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Florida with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & parenting issues. I also have experience working with anger management. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Panama City Beach?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Panama City Beach that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Panama City Beach available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Panama City Beach therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Panama City Beach therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Panama City Beach region and in the state of Florida.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Panama City Beach can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Panama City Beach may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Panama City Beach offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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