Licensed Counselor/Owner

Hello, I’m a Licensed Counselor, Business owner, Husband, Father, Soccer Coach, Entrepreneur, Runner, and nature enthusiast. I received my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania, while also pursuing my ordination in ministry within the Church of the Brethren. My post-higher educational experience has led me to explore more deeply the mind-body connection through such certifications as Schema Therapy, addictions, trauma, and integrative medicine.

I offer outpatient mental health services for those needing emotional, mental, or psychological support. I have worked within community mental health, community addictions, and private practice fields of counseling. I also offer spiritual direction and faith support for those seeking guidance in that area of their life.

In my work with adolescents and adults, I seek to provide a safe place to explore any insecurity or struggle so that fear and pain does not need to be faced alone. Utilizing both cognitive and schema counseling techniques, I strive to provide effective and authentic interventions to promote positive change and movement towards health and wellness in your life.

joshua@emeraldcoasttherapeutics.com

850.583.1497 (FL)

484.533.7104 (PA)

Registered Clinical Social Work Intern

I have a passion for helping the local community. I have called the Emerald Coast home for over thirty years and counts it as a blessing to raise my family where I grew up. I have completed both my bachelor’s and master’s degree in clinical social work at the University of West Florida.

My education and experiences include work in the U.S. Veterans Affairs Hospital and VA outpatient care clinic, community medical care, and with homelessness and housing insecurity outreach. I have experience working with a diverse population and understand community needs. I also understand the needs of adults and families who experience pain and suffering due to chronic illnesses, anxiety, grief, depression, substance abuse and trauma.

I uses a holistic and strength-based approach focusing on the whole self, mind and body, to ease daily stressors and relieve ongoing symptoms clients may be experiencing. I believe in creating a relationship-based therapeutic alliance by walking alongside clients on their journey to hope and healing.

“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”

– J. K. Rowling

“It’s a privilege to be able to bear witness to someone’s story when they may not have had the chance to tell it before”

- Lindy Alexander

Stephanie@emeraldcoasttherapeutics.com

850.696.7506

Master’s Level Mental Health Counselor Intern

I am a graduate level licensed mental health counselor intern, set to graduate with my master’s degree in mental health counseling from Troy University in May 2023.

I have a heart that resonates with the challenges individuals, parents, and couples face, and a commitment to help those seeking emotional healing and healthier relationships. I have a passion for helping clients overcome challenges related to anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.

I work with children, teenagers, adults and couples. My approach to counseling is deeply informed by attachment theory, which underscores the significance of early relationships in shaping an individual's emotional development. Recognizing that secure attachments provide a foundation for healthy relationships, she adeptly guides her clients through processes of self-discovery, fostering resilience and emotional regulation. Through empathetic listening and skillful guidance, I assist clients in identifying and healing attachment wounds, enabling them to cultivate more secure connections with themselves and others.

I have a passion for empowering couples to navigate challenges in their relationships and deepen their emotional bonds. I facilitate open and honest dialogues that lead to emotional vulnerability and the creation of more secure and fulfilling partnerships.

I understand that taking the steps to begin counseling can be vulnerable and intimidating, and so I work to create a safe, inviting and comforting environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences at their own pace. Drawing from my theoretical knowledge and practical skills, I tailor interventions that address each client's unique needs, fostering healing and personal growth.

I am currently accepting clients in person or telehealth in Florida under the supervision of Joshua Hostetter, MA LMHC.

Sarah@emeraldcoasttherapeutics.com

850.270.3212

Licensed Counselor

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified Autism Technician. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Southwest.

I have experience counseling individuals and groups struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, ASD-related challenges, abuse, and neurological disorders. I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment for clients, while promoting a safe place for healing without judgement.

I utilize play therapy, CBT, family therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions to suit individual needs. My goal is to help children, teens, and young adults reach their highest potential and to help families live more harmonious and happier lives together.

Lori@emeraldcoasttherapeutics.com

850-679-5985