Family Therapists Available in Panama City
This page lists Florida-licensed therapists who work with families and are available to clients in Panama City. Use it if you’re comparing clinicians who offer family therapy, parent coaching, couples-and-family approaches, or child-and-family support. Check each profile for specialties, therapy styles, age ranges served, and whether they mention working with blended families, co-parenting, or adolescent issues. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so a therapist’s location inside Florida is not a barrier to working with you online. Read profiles to find a therapist whose experience and approach match your family’s needs.
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1. Ilkem Onder, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Grief · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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2. Dr. Ravyn Rooney, LCSW
Support for change, stress, and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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3. Clarissa Davis, LPC-MHSP, LMHC
Warm, solution-focused support for life challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Anger · Career · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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4. Claudette Gaynor, LMHC
Client-centered LMHC for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Natalie Talpesh, LCSW
Support for anxiety, relationships, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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6. Tomeka Bright, LPC, LMHC
Warm, collaborative therapy for anxiety, trauma, and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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7. Dr. Jacqueline Jennette, FL Psychologist
Experienced psychologist for life transitions
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Coping with life changes
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8. Odalys De Armas, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC for individuals and parents
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Depression · Family · Grief
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9. Jennifer King-Fields, LCSW
Practical support for anxiety, focus, and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · ADHD
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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10. Michael Flatley, LMFT
Support for anxiety, relationships, and family life
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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11. Elizabeth Toback, LMHC
Support for healing, connection, and lasting growth
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Sleeping · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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12. Lauren Pernell, LMHC
Compassionate Florida LMHC for anxiety and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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13. Dr. Sherry Acosta, LMHC
Licensed LMHC supporting relationships and growth
Works with Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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14. Randee-Sue Kramer, LCSW
Relationship-focused therapy with practical communication support
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method
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15. Teshane Wilson, LCSW
Warm, culturally responsive support for growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Self esteem
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About family therapy for people in Panama City
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 Panama City can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,570 therapists match this page, all of whom name family 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 Panama City
Panama City has a population of about 32,939. 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
Can these therapists help when parents disagree about discipline or custody arrangements?
Many family therapists list experience with parenting conflicts and co-parenting challenges. Look for clinicians who mention mediation skills, co-parenting support, or experience with custody-related stress. Profiles will note approaches they use and the typical family situations they work with. You can message a therapist to ask directly about the specific issues your family is facing.
How do I compare therapists who treat children and parents together versus separately?
Check profiles for statements about family sessions, parent-only sessions, or child-centered therapy. Therapists often outline whether they prefer joint family meetings, separate individual sessions, or a mixed approach. Consider the ages of children they work with and whether they emphasize play therapy, behavioral interventions, or structured parent coaching when making comparisons.
What should I look for if my family includes step-parents or same-sex parents?
Search profiles for keywords like blended families, stepparent dynamics, LGBTQ+ family support, or diverse family structures. Therapists who list these areas signal familiarity with the unique challenges blended and nontraditional families face. Review their described approaches and populations served to ensure they have relevant experience for your family configuration.
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