Parenting Therapists Available in Pensacola
This page lists professionals licensed in Florida who work with parenting and are available to clients in Pensacola. Use it if you want help with parenting challenges, co‑parenting after separation, child behavior, or building better family routines. Compare specialties, populations served (for example parents of young children, teens, or blended families), therapy approaches, and experience with issues like discipline, communication, or parental stress. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so you can choose someone available to Pensacola without worrying about city limits. Read profiles to find a fit for your family’s needs and preferences.
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1. Ebony McCray-Holmes, LMFT
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy
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2. Thomas Corwell, LMHC, LMFT
Experienced, compassionate support for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Family
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Gottman Method
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3. Brett Rhoden, LMFT
Experienced Florida LMFT for relationships and recovery
Works with Relationship · Parenting · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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4. Kathleen Wakefield , LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor helping life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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5. Waitus Carter, LCSW
Support for grief, confidence, and change
Works with Grief · Self esteem · Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship
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6. Kim Conradson, LMHC
Licensed LMHC with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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7. Steven Carlson, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW with 40 years' experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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8. Christina Macnamara, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. Jacqueline Dougherty, LMHC
Compassionate, tailored support for life’s toughest transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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10. Myhosi "Josie" Ashton, LMHC
Trauma-informed Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Bipolar
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11. Rosemary Holderman, LCSW
Florida LCSW with 40 years' experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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12. Yvonne Ricketts, LMHC
Compassionate Florida LMHC for families
Works with Family · Grief · Parenting · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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13. Ann Greco, LMHC
Therapy and coaching for resilient, goal-driven change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes · Coaching
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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14. Pattra Dodd, LCSW
Pattra Dodd, LCSW - Therapist for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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15. Janet Angueira, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Imago Relationship Therapy
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About parenting therapy for people in Pensacola
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in Florida and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in Florida regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Pensacola can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,275 therapists match this page, all of whom name parenting among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LMHC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes to licensed practice in Florida, all overseen by the Florida Department of Health's Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Pensacola
Pensacola has a population of about 54,312. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
How do I choose a provider who understands parenting issues for different child ages?
Look for profiles that list the child age ranges the provider works with, such as toddlers, school‑age children, or teens. Check for experience with common age‑specific issues like sleep and feeding for young children, school behavior, or adolescent independence. Consider their described approaches to see if they match your parenting goals and family values.
Can a provider help with co‑parenting after separation or divorce?
Yes, many providers who work with parenting list co‑parenting as a focus. Search profiles for terms like co‑parenting, custody transitions, parenting plans, or communication skills for separated parents. Look for approaches that emphasize conflict management, consistent routines, and child‑centered decision making to support smoother transitions for kids.
What should I compare when looking at profiles for parenting support available to Pensacola clients?
Compare the provider’s stated specialties, populations served, therapy methods, and any notes about working with families, schools, or child services. Also check languages offered, whether they mention cultural or family diversity, and how they describe goals for parenting work. These details help you find someone whose style fits your family’s needs.
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