Life Changes Therapists Available in Panama City
This page is for people in Panama City looking for online therapists who help with life changes. Use it if you want to compare backgrounds, specialties, methods, and who accepts new clients. Each clinician listed is licensed in Florida; a Florida license covers the whole state, so where a clinician lives inside Florida is not a barrier to working with you. Focus on fit: communication style, experience with your specific change, training, and whether they offer the kind of online sessions you prefer.
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1. 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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2. Natalia Coss, LMHC
Multicultural, person-centered counseling for healing and change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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3. Josefina Fletcher, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Parenting · Coping with life changes
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4. Bridgit DeLisle-Daley, LCSW
Compassionate Florida LCSW supporting life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Trauma and abuse
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Diane Petersen, LMHC
Experienced Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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6. Paul Zukas, LISW, LCSW
Support for stress, grief, and lasting self-confidence
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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7. Jarretta Mahalko, LCSW, CSW
Compassionate therapy for stress, trauma, and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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8. Ruth Auguste, LCSW
Compassionate support for anxiety, trauma, and self-worth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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9. Kenneth Hoeck, LMHC
Trauma-informed counseling with integrative, evidence-based care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Sleeping · Anger · Depression
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10. Betty Lustig, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in anxiety and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Depression · Family
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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11. Virginia Hagen, LMHC
Experienced LMHC blending clinical care and faith
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Eating · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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12. Lawrence "Anton" Feriozzi, LMHC
Psychodynamic LMHC focused on trauma recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Depression · LGBT
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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13. Bryce Taylor, LMHC
Support for stress, confidence, and meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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14. Barbara Mann, LCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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15. Diane Haskill, LCSW
Florida LCSW with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About life changes 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.
1,955 therapists match this page, all of whom name life changes 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 someone licensed in Florida work with me if I live in Panama City?
Yes. A Florida license covers the whole state, so clinicians who are licensed in Florida can offer online care to people in Panama City. Still check each clinician’s profile for the populations and issues they list, and confirm directly with them that they are currently accepting online clients in Panama City before scheduling.
What should I look for when choosing a clinician for life changes like divorce, job transitions, or moving?
Look for experience with the specific type of life change you’re facing. Check descriptions for trauma-informed care, grief work, career transitions, or adjustment disorder support. Also compare therapeutic approaches, session format (video vs. phone), and whether the clinician mentions short-term or transition-focused work to match your needs.
How do I compare clinicians’ approaches and what questions should I ask before starting?
Compare listed specialties, talk therapy approaches, and descriptions of typical clients. Ask about their experience with your specific change, what a typical session looks like, how they set goals, and how long they usually work with people facing similar transitions. Confirm practical details like session format and how to begin.
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