Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255)
Florida Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 500-1119
Alcoholics Anonymous/Al-Anon( 850) 784-7431
Narcotics Anonymous (866) 095-0008 local ext. #3
Agencies
AWARE (Women’s Recovery Program)
Alford, FL
(850) 597-1001
Angel House Bereavement Center
1015 Grace Ave., Unit C
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 275-5036
Bay County Vet Center
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
CARE (Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort, Inc.) Bay Outpatient (BOP)
2230 N. East Ave. (DUI Bldg.)
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 872-7730 and 7701 press 0
https://care4000.com
Brent Decker, Ph.D
Clinical Psychologist
734 Jenks Ave.
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 522-9456
Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital
1940 Harrison Ave.
(850) 763-0017
Outpatient individual and groups and inpatient treatment
Florida Therapy Services
2711 West 15th St.
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 769-6001
https://flatherapy.com
Gulf Coast Addiction Medicine
227 Forrest Park Circle
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 522-1516
www.gcamed.com
Gulf Coast Sexual Assault Program
310 East 11th St.
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-7760
24 hour crisis line 1-866-218-4738
https://www.gulfcoastcac.org
Gulf Coast Veteran’s Health Care System – Panama City Outpatient
2600 Veterans Way
Panama City, FL 32408
(850) 636-7000
https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/home
Journey Pure
22219 Panama City Beach Parkway
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 249-4300
http://emeraldcoastjourneypure.com
Life Management Center of Northwest Florida, Inc.
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
Salvation Army Domestic Violence Program
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
A Peace of Mind Therapy
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
AP Family Life Educational Counseling
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
Associates of Counseling & Psychology
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
At The Cornerstone Christian Counseling Center (CCCC)
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
Bayside Neurotherapy
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.
Beach Counseling & Psychological Services
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
Suzanne Clark, LCSW
Mental Health First Aid Educator
Neutral Facilitator for Divorce
(850) 319-3828
Emerald Counseling Services LLC
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
Finch & Finch Consulting Group
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
Green Wave Family Wellness Center
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
Denise Folsom, LMHC
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
Coastal Counseling Corner, LLC
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
Mind & Body with Robbie
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
Hughley’s Mental Health Services
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 Counseling, LLC
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
Barbara Maxwell, LCSW
(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..
Sherry Taylor-Butler, Ed.D, LMHC
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
Trompeter Counseling
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
Thrive Life Counseling & Wellness, LLC
Thomas Winterman, LMHC
114 Airport Road, Suite A
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 890-7963
https://www.thrivelifecounseling.com
Psychiatrists
Vicki A. Alberts, MD
102 Springhill Circle
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 522-8555
Balk and Associates
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
Bart Edwards, MD (Adult)
1607 Lisenby Ave., Suite D
Panama City, FL 32045
(850) 250-3360
John L. Laubenthal, MD
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
Rajnikant B. Patel, MD
4836 County Rd 389
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
(850) 747-0168
(850) 785-5660 Fax
Ahmed Mohamed, MD
412 W. 19th St.
Panama City, FL
(850) 522-4155
Functional Medicine and Functional Psychiatry of Destin
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.