Therapists in Mary Esther, FL

Melissa Nelson is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in individual and group therapy for adults of all ages who wish to work on a variety of issues. In addition to virtual services, Melissa maintains a private practice in Fort Walton Beach, FL. With over 11 years experience as a mental health counselor, and as a graduate of the University of West Florida with a Masters in Psychology, she is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are mood and anxiety disorders, neurodiversity, sexuality and gender identity. Melissa’s previous work experience includes training in at Escambia County Jail in Pensacola, FL and nearly 3 years at a residential treatment facility for substance abuse and co-occuring mental health disorders. She has had extensive training and supervision in group therapy and addictions work and has moved her focus to broader areas in her private practice, incorporating spirituality for client’s who choose this as an area of support. Melissa is an interactive, client-focused therapist who believes that the client is his/her own expert. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She is passionate about teaching practical tools that can be used to achieve growth and overall spiritual, emotional, and mental health. She integrates a variety of methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Master's level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP) in the State of Florida. I have been working in the field for 25 years, and have experience with clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, addiction, grief and loss, change of life challenges, family and relationship issues. I offer a safe, respectful, nonjudgmental environment to help you explore the issues that brought you to counseling at this time. By creating an open, trusting and collaborative partnership, and utilizing evidence-based practices, I can help you to make conscious choices and practical behavioral changes. I utilize multiple therapeutic modalities while emphasizing self-care and mindfulness practices.

Welcome! I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida, where I have been working professionally since 2014. My expertise has run the gambit from supplemental counseling utilizing animals as therapeutic tools, assessing and psychoeducating individuals involuntarily committed into inpatient facilities, and supporting incarcerated persons in learning to move on from poor decisions. I have worked with those who nearly lost hope in being able to live a gratifying and fulfilled life as a result of being diagnosed with psychiatric disorders, experiencing the negative consequences of impulsive choices, and coping with obstacles beyond their control. I truly believe all life experiences and personal qualities can be used as strengths and gifts, as long as you are viewing them from the right perspective. It is my goal as a counselor to provide the support, education, and confidence necessary in order for my clients to find their “right” perspectives. I tend to primarily operate within the experiential therapeutic modality in my practice; meaning, I subscribe to the belief where the work and growth is most effective when done in the “here and now.” While I employ tools and techniques from a multitude of other psychological models, such as CBT, solution-focused, humanistic, psychodynamic, behavioral, and emotional theories in my craft; I feel sessions are most impactful when my clients are able to experience positive gains in the present moment. Even though I counsel through an experiential lens, I practice with the conviction where the therapeutic relationship is most successful when it is person-centered. This means I meet my client where they are cognitively, emotionally, and in their willingness to change. You are the expert in yourself, and I am the expert in making myself the best “tool” with regard to empowering you to become your “best” self. The counseling field has allowed me to seamlessly merge several of my passions: helping people, learning, and tackling challenges. In order to be the best therapist I am capable of being, I regularly attend classes, read pertinent literature, and network with peers in my field. This allows me to stay up to date on the most current tools, techniques, ethical, and legal guidelines in the therapeutic discipline. In my experience, counseling is most productive when it is being done in a safe and supportive environment. With that in mind, I always encourage my clients to remember these are their sessions, so I welcome all feedback regarding what is and is not helpful to them. While I encourage my clients to remain unguarded and honest in their communication with me, I also urge them to be open-minded to exploring and learning alternative viewpoints. I endorse the belief where human beings are meant to continue growing throughout the entirety of their lives in order to experience all of the benefits their world has to offer. I feel honored when someone trusts me with being able to facilitate them in achieving their goals and creating their desired life. I would feel privileged should you choose me to assist you in doing the same! I am very much excited to start working with you now, and in the future!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. I am licensed in Florida, Massachusetts, and Colorado. I have at least 9 years of experience working with people dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, abuse, and life changing situations. I use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Informed Care as well as client centered therapy and strengths based therapy. For many people, asking for help can be difficult and you've already taken the first step by signing up for therapy. I try to create a safe space to support clients in processing whatever life has thrown at them. I work hard to provide an empowering, impactful, and authentic therapeutic relationship with clients. You are brave, capable, and worthy and I am here to support you in reaching your goals. I look forward to working with you! Also experienced in: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem

I am licensed in Florida with 22 years of professional work experience. My approach to therapy is client centered. In my practice, I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness. This approach works well to help decrease anxiety and depression. I am a trauma informed therapist, CCTP. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, & coping with life changes. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am a mental health counselor licensed in Mississippi with over 6 years of experience working as a crisis therapist for both youth and their families. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, family conflict, ADHD, ODD, DMDD, PTSD in youth, and parenting skills. I have worked with survivors of abuse and their families. My counseling style is interactive, conversational, and opening. I am continually seeking continuing education in order to become trained in new therapies to bring these new skills to the people I serve. I believe in respect, compassion, and empathy and I do not believe in labels or stereotypes. My approach to therapy combines cognitive-behavioral, person centered, and motivational interviewing. I believe in an individualized approach to treatment, and I will make sure every treatment plan is individualized to meet your own specific needs. It is often difficult to take the first steps towards creating change in your life. If you are ready to take the first step by reaching out, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to accompanying you on your journey forward in life.

Hi, I’m Robbie! I help individuals who want to work on themselves to improve their relationship with their partner breaking through dysfunctional patterns without having to engage in couples therapy. My clients struggle as you do. Despite being highly intelligent, ambitious and deeply caring adults, life is hard. When they first come in, they are troubled in their interpersonal relationships with their partners. They have personally reached a breaking point or have received an ultimatum that threatens the relationship that they are in and want to be in. They notice something in their behavior that comes up as a pattern and it worries them that they have no control over it because they have tried to resolve it on their own and have gotten little to no results. This either leads to some feelings of hopelessness or reflection where they start researching intentionally and start to draw some connection into their past. They start to intellectualize the process and look for ways to deal with the problem behavior by treating it as a thinking problem. They read books on the subject of psychology, read articles to self diagnose what they may be perceiving in a desperate attempt to get greater understanding of why the problem is problem. Some of my clients even see therapists as a next step whom they feel were helpful to talk to but feel that the root of the problem remains; exacerbating the problem further where it then turns into demoralization and hopelessness. Their emotional responses get in the way of the life they want in so many ways. They aren’t the kind of partner they want to be. They feel like they’re failing at connecting with themselves and their emotional needs as individuals. And their confidence in establishing boundaries and communicating their needs is tanking. Before they came to see me, clients are concerned that they may not be understood by the therapist or the approach that is being used in therapy will not resonate with their situation. They are worried about navigating the relationships that cause them stress because they are so preoccupied by them. And they are pretty certain that there is a underlying patterns that links between the symptoms they are experiencing now and what they experienced as a child. Attachment trauma can feel overwhelming when it comes to developing healthy relationships. Like my clients, you deserve to feel present and at ease in the moment that you find yourself in right now. Finding balance in your interpersonal relationships is not out of your reach. If you want to cultivate a new way of thinking and living in order to redefine the relationship you have with yourself, I’d love to help you get there. You don’t have to suffer. I can help.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with over 22 years of professional work experience. I have worked with children, teens and adults. My previous clients have been from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic violence and low self-esteem. My goal is to provide each client with tools to overcome obstacles or enhance the quality of life. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Welcome, I am a licensed therapist in Florida, dedicated to helping people manage stress, anxiety, heal from trauma and abuse, build motivation and self-confidence, and navigate life’s changes. My style is supportive, approachable, and down-to-earth—I’m here to offer genuine guidance and understanding. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques to empower you with practical tools that foster resilience and personal growth. I see you as the expert of your own story, with unique strengths that guide you through life’s challenges. Seeking support is a courageous step, and I’m here to walk alongside you, helping you create the fulfilling life you envision and deserve.

I am licensed in Florida with 26 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, lgbtq+ related issues, & intimacy related issues. I also have experience working with depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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.