Local Mental Health and Substance Abuse Providers

Alford, FL
(850) 597-1001

1015 Grace Ave., Unit C
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 275-5036

3109 Minnesota Ave., Suite 101
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 522-6102
Offering the following groups: PTSD, MST, Yoga/Meditation, Paint Therapy, Jewelry Making, Guitar Therapy, Relationship, Moral Injury
https://www.vetcenter.va.gov

2230 N. East Ave. (DUI Bldg.)
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 872-7730 and 7701 press 0
https://www.care4000.com/

Clinical Psychologist
734 Jenks Ave.
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 522-9456

1940 Harrison Ave.
(850) 763-0017
Outpatient individual and groups and inpatient treatment

2711 West 15th St.
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 769-6001
https://flatherapy.com

227 Forrest Park Circle
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 522-1516
www.gcamed.com

310 East 11th St.
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-7760
24 hour crisis line 1-866-218-4738
https://www.gulfcoastcac.org

2600 Veterans Way
Panama City, FL 32408
(850) 636-7000
https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/home

22219 Panama City Beach Parkway
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 249-4300
http://emeraldcoastjourneypure.com

525 East 15th St.
Panama City, FL 32405
Main No. (24 hour crisis line) (850) 785-8750
Toll-free crisis line 1(888) 785-8750
https://lmccares.org

1824 West 15th St.
Panama City, FL 32041
Main number (850) 769-7989
Crisis line (800) 252-2597
Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Program (800) 252-2597

Dale Heppe, LMHC
Adjunct at Troy University
Can supervise college and state level practicums 
Specializes in anger management, PTSD, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy, REBT
114 Airport Rd., Suite A
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 481-8189
https://www.apeaceofmindtherapy.com

Anita Pembleton, Ph.D, LMHC, CFLE
Adjunct at Troy University
Specializes in attachment disorder, ADHD, marriage counseling, play therapy, anger management, anxiety disorder, stress management, PTSD, resilience treatment and reunion reintegration after deployment. 
5 Miracle Strip Loop Suite 14
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 763-0708

Neda C. Koehnemann, Ph.D
Specializes in family and individual counseling with children and adults
105 Jazz Drive
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 522-9719

Cathi Casto, LCSW 
Works with children, adolescents, and adults and who have Autism Spectrum Disorder, mood disorders, older adult issues, and trauma and is trained in EMDR.  
In-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Tricare, Medicare and Cigna. Self-paying clients’ fee: $100 an hour

Cynthia Wilson, PsyD, LP, BCN
Areas of expertise include neurofeedback, woman's trauma, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, adjustment to life changes, grieving, and self-esteem
One Stanford Centre
1022 W 23rd St
Suite 530
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 541-8520.

Joel G. Prather, PsyD., LMHC
Cara Wheeler, PsyD
12133 Panama City Beach Parkway
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 249-9636
Fax (850) 249-9635
https://www.beachcounseling.net

Mental Health First Aid Educator
Neutral Facilitator for Divorce
(850) 319-3828

Geoffrey W. Helms, LCSW
Online counseling services, assessments, psychotherapy services, and mental health education, emotional support animal certificates. He uses CBT, Motivational Interviewing and adapts Functional Family Therapy
(850) 427-2650
Ghelms.ecs@emeraldcounseling.com

Ken Finch, Ph.D, LMHC
Dallas Finch, LCSW
Meredith Finch Thurlow, LCSW
Individual and family therapy, EMDR, coaching, team building and leadership development
752 Harrison Ave.
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 747-8144

John “Chuck” Cluxton, Ph.D in Marriage and Family Counseling, LMFT, LMHC, NCC 
Certified in Hypnosis Therapy, Certified Rapid Resolution Therapy Practitioner having completed IRRT’s highest advanced level III training, 
Has specialized training in dealing with Anxieties and Trauma including diagnosis of Panic Attacks and PTSD
625 Jenks Avenue 
Panama City, Florida 32401 
(850) 215-5657

Specializes in working with young children with trauma or behavioral issues, combat/military trauma, sexual assault and childhood abuse
625 Jenks Avenue 
Panama City, Florida 32401 
(850) 215-5657

Brandy Haiman, LCSW
7108 Quail Hollow Drive 
Panama City Beach, Florida 32408
(850) 633-1242
Works with individuals, couples and families, children and adults
Specializes in relationship issues, depression and parenting
Accepts BlueCross and BlueShield, 
Florida Blue (Out of network provider-form given to client to file own insurance claim) and Out of Network 

Robbie (Cutler) Hysong, LMHC, MS, LMHC, NASM-CPT
She provides client-centered therapy with an emphasis on the connection between the body, mind, and soul.
Robbie particularly specializes in treating addictions/substance abuse and eating disorders. Other areas of specialty include grief therapy, relationship issues, stress management, career planning, and sexual orientation/gender identity counseling.
1000 West 11th Street 
Panama City, Florida 32401
O: (850) 633-1242
P: (850) 913-8313 

Marvin Hughley, LMHC, MCAP, SAP (military veteran) Specializes in addiction issues and trauma treatment
205 Forrest Park Circle
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 628-9326
http://www.healingtime4u.com/#one

Bob Kuchta, LCSW 
Works with children and adults. Uses a trauma-informed lens; trained in EMDR and Internal Family Systems. 
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue-Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Tricare, Military One Source, and Uninsured.
814 Grace Ave.
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 358-8389 Phone

(850) 215-8552
211 E. 11th St.
Panama City, FL 32401
Works with children, adolescents, military members and retirees and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She takes most insurances except for BC/BS..

Specializes in depression, anxiety and substance abuse but works with most issues.
400 West 11th St., Suite F
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 960-7862
sherry@drtaylorbutler.com

Pamela Trompeter, LCSW
Specializes in depression, anxiety, couples counseling, addictions, LGBTQI issues and hormone therapy evaluations
She accepts a variety of insurances.
1137 Harrison Avenue, Suite 5
Panama City, Florida 32401 
(850) 972-1522

Thomas Winterman, LMHC
114 Airport Road, Suite A
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 890-7963
https://www.thrivelifecounseling.com

102 Springhill Circle
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 522-8555

Susan Balk Kradel, MD (Child/Adolescent) 
Dr. Balk utilizes a family-centered approach in treating the emotional and behavioral problems of children, adolescents, and adults.
1000 W 11th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 913-8313
balkoffice@knology.net

1607 Lisenby Ave., Suite D
Panama City, FL 32045
(850) 250-3360

2226 Thomas Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
(850) 249-7400
Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays
*Does not work with high-risk clients, i.e. suicidal or schizophrenia

4836 County Rd 389
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
(850) 747-0168
(850) 785-5660 Fax

412 W. 19th St.
Panama City, FL
(850) 522-4155

Deborah R. Simkin, M.D., DFAACAP,
Diplomat ABIHM, BCN
(Child, Adolescent and Adult)
She practices Integrative Psychiatry and Sport Psychiatry. 
After a thorough evaluation, she utilizes many complementary and integrative interventions. She specializes in the treatment of the following disorders:
ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, obesity, depression, bipolar disorder, autism,
Addiction, sleep disorders, Traumatic brain syndrome, fatigue, metabolic disorders.
4641 Gulfstarr Dr, Suite 106
Destin, FL 32541
Tel. (850) 243-9788

*Do we take insurance?
No
 
*Can you be reimbursed by your insurance company?
Some insurance companies allow patients to be reimbursed.
For the Psychiatric Evaluation, our office will assist you in filing with your insurance company for reimbursement. Neurofeedback is not paid for by any insurance companies at this time.