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Top therapists in Fort Walton Beach, FL accepting new patients

Find mental health support in Fort Walton Beach with Headway's network of 8,498 licensed providers. Our providers offer flexible in-person and virtual sessions, with many accepting insurance to help you save on care costs.

Cynthia Matthews-Hamad

Cynthia Matthews-Hamad

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My role is to be present with you, support you as you make sense of the experiences that have shaped you, and help you find your own insight, clarity, and direction.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elvisa Chestnut

Elvisa Chestnut

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach to therapy is collaborative and evidence based. I believe that everyone is the expert of their own life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Balos

Jessica Balos

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that a therapy session should not always feel overly clinical - my style is warm and my intention is to help you feel comfortable speaking about some of the most uncomfortable things.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Kaitlin Wiechert

Kaitlin Wiechert

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I believe every relationship holds the capacity to heal, grow, and transform. If you’ve found your way here, it probably means you’re ready for change. You don’t have to face it alone. My passion is helping couples break free from painful cycles, rebuild trust, and rediscover the closeness that first brought them together. Clients often tell me that what makes my work different is the balance of honesty and compassion I bring into the room. I won’t shy away from the hard truths, but I deliver them with care and a deep commitment to helping you thrive.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stacey Price

Stacey Price

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I bring a warm, patient, and steady presence to each session. Clients often describe me as calm, reassuring, and easy to talk to.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Shannon Derby

Dr. Shannon Derby

Therapist

Virtual • St. Petersburg, FL


“She emphasizes creating a supportive and empowering environment where clients feel seen, understood, and motivated to make meaningful changes.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Soave

Stephanie Soave

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Delray Beach, FL


“I believe change happens when you feel safe enough to tell your story and supported enough to try new ways of being.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Kirk

Taylor Kirk

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Taylor Kirk, LCSW, is a Florida-based therapist with extensive experience supporting adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds. Specializing in life transitions, anxiety, depression, and crisis stabilization, Taylor helps clients gain personal insight, guiding them toward accomplishing their goals and becoming the best version of themselves.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Esther Joseph-Magana

Esther Joseph-Magana

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I'm especially passionate about supporting adolescents and young adults through life's transitions, social and relational challenges, traumatic events, and complicated grief.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Tashana Smythe

Dr. Tashana Smythe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is professional, thoughtful, and patient-centered. You can expect clear communication, careful medication management, and a respectful, judgment-free space focused on your mental health goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tammy Stuve

Tammy Stuve

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


You don't have to have it all figured out to start. There is no right or wrong place to begin.

I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I'm also a Certified School Counselor — which means I've spent decades not just in therapy offices, but inside schools, alongside kids and families navigating the real, daily pressures of growing up, parenting, and finding your way.

That breadth of experience shapes everything about how I work. I understand what it looks like when anxiety shows up in a classroom, when ADHD affects a family's daily life, or when an eating disorder hides behind achievement. And I know how to create a space where children, teens, and adults alike feel safe enough to actually open up.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Robert Thally

Robert Thally

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Sessions are active and purposeful. We regularly check in about what is helping and adjust the approach as needed so therapy remains useful, relevant, and aligned with your goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mihaela Corteza

Mihaela Corteza

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My mission is to empower individuals to achieve optimal mental well-being and enhance their overall quality of life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Noelle Melton

Noelle Melton

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I’m a LCSW with a Master’s degree in Social Work from San Diego State University. I specialize in helping individuals navigate PTSD and trauma-related challenges, and I strive to create a safe, understanding space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal and grow. I’ve had the privilege of working in a variety of settings, including outpatient mental health and crisis centers. I have experience working with both military and non-military members to address trauma head-on.

Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Osvady Argudin

Osvady Argudin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can build insight, resilience, and confidence while working toward meaningful and sustainable change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Yoenia Bestard

Yoenia Bestard

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Therapy should not be complicated for anybody and honest communication between us is of my utmost priority.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Maya Arth

Maya Arth

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I view therapy as a collaborative journey in which my role is to create a safe, healing space for clients, so they can release their emotional weight and restore a sense of perspective and competence.”
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Madi Bessette

Madi Bessette

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Hi there, I’m Madi. I am a relational therapist who focuses on building authentic connections with individuals and families. I believe that through these connections, we create a safe and effective place for healing.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nita Scott

Nita Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I like to start with an introduction and exploration of what brought you to therapy, which will help us to develop an effective treatment plan to guide us toward a positive solution to the problem.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Azhany Haynes

Dr. Azhany Haynes

Therapist

Virtual • Pompano Beach, FL


“I often incorporate CBT and Temperament Therapy to explore how your thoughts shape your emotions and experiences.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tremone McLeod

Tremone McLeod

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“Many of my clients come to me feeling defeated, embarrassed, or unseen, and my first priority is helping you feel genuinely heard, respected, and valued.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jasmine Luther

Jasmine Luther

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on both insight and action. I believe therapy should feel validating, but also productive.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Judith Stagg

Judith Stagg

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I like to meet clients where they are. We can go into history, as relevant, but I like to focus on the here and now, in a solution focused mode, as applicable to the client and the situation.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lynnette Montanez

Lynnette Montanez

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I pride myself in my ability to actively listen to my clients, giving them the space to be their authentic self, and many times, allow for the silence to speak.”
Anxiety
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Toni Caldwell

Toni Caldwell

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My approach to counseling is client-centered, collaborative, and strengths-based, grounded in the belief that each individual has the capacity for growth and healing when supported in a safe and affirming space.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Danielle Poehlman

Danielle Poehlman

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I have a casual, laid back approach to therapy. I like to identify and provide coping skills for current issues, while also "digging" in to past experiences to find the roots of said issues.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kayla Beswick

Kayla Beswick

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I aim for therapy to feel grounded, honest and collaborative, while challenging you when it's needed.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Juan Toro

Juan Toro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Weston, FL


“My approach is humanistic, grounded in psychodynamic therapy, which explores how life experiences, relationships, and motivations influence present-day thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kimberly Soutien

Kimberly Soutien

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe that therapy is a journey of self-discovery, and I use an interactive and integrative approach to sessions.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Reginale Robin

Reginale Robin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Florida


“My approach combines with evidence-base care, ensuring each treatment plan is tailored to your unique needs and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sandi Johnson

Sandi Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe you already have more strength than you give yourself credit for and sometimes you just need someone in your corner to help you see it.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ana Budeguer

Ana Budeguer

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I have extensive experience also working with immigrant populations and I truly understand the difficulties immigrants endure while adjusting to the new challenge of living abroad.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Leah Isom

Leah Isom

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe in guiding the healing process through a compassionate and person-centered approach integrating various therapeutic methods tailored to meet each individual's needs...”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Beatrice Augustave

Beatrice Augustave

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“Therapy with me is not about fixing you—because you're not broken. It's about helping you make sense of your experiences, build coping skills, and move toward a more fulfilling and authentic life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Sizemore

Jennifer Sizemore

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Marianna, FL


“I bring over 30+ years of diverse nursing experience as an LPN, RN and a nurse practitioner. I have worked as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner since graduation in May of 2020.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jared Stein

Jared Stein

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“My goal is to empower clients to reclaim control over their thoughts and lives, easing existential anxiety and depression.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Cordette Vanzant

Cordette Vanzant

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I offer a supportive space where you can slow down, reflect, and begin to reconnect with yourself in a way that feels honest and manageable.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jennifer Keyes

Jennifer Keyes

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I work hard to ensure you feel heard and to maintain a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can share and process your thoughts and feelings.”
Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diana Guzman

Diana Guzman

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I work with high-functioning women who are successful, capable, and self-aware, yet still find themselves stuck in painful relationship patterns, addiction, unresolved trauma, self-abandonment, or emotional exhaustion.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Robert Clark

Robert Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I use an evidence-based treatment approach to help my clients develop a new mindset and build the skills that will lead them down a path of self-discovery, healing, and growth.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Fort Walton Beach

Finding the right therapist in Fort Walton Beach starts with getting clear on what you're looking for. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, or something else, choosing a licensed provider who specializes in your area of need can make a meaningful difference. Fort Walton Beach and the surrounding Emerald Coast community — including Niceville, Destin, Mary Esther, Crestview, and areas near Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field — are home to providers trained in a range of approaches, from cognitive behavioral therapy to couples counseling.

Beyond specialty, consider the practical details that affect whether you'll stick with care: scheduling flexibility, whether a provider offers in-person or virtual sessions, and how their communication style feels to you. Reading a provider's bio before booking can help you understand their background and approach, so you can feel more confident going in.

Therapy in Fort Walton Beach can be expensive without insurance, but affordable options exist when you use in-network coverage. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before you book, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a therapist who fits both your clinical needs and your budget.

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