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Stephanie Peterson

LCSW Gulfside Counseling and Wellness LLC
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addiction, Aging,
Insurance: VACCN, Tricare Certified OON, United Healthcare, Aetna, Superbills,

Introduction

⭐⭐ Please contact Stephanie via email to request becoming a new client ⭐⭐ StephaniePetersonLCSW@gmail.com Stephanie Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LCSW Qualified Supervisor, with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Social Work from Florida State University. Stephanie began her career in 1994 as a counselor working in a residential substance abuse treatment program, and her passion for recovery work has only grown over the last 25 years. Understanding that substance use disorders and mental illness affect both the whole person and the family unit, often for generations. Stephanie's social work experience has taken place in a variety of settings, including outpatient, residential, day treatment, and hospital settings, as well as school-based services. She spent years teaching as an adjunct professor at UWF. Stephanie currently works with clients struggling with substance abuse, alcohol abuse, depression, anxiety, young adult issues, relationship issues, parenting issues, life transitions, divorce recovery, and codependency. Stephanie especially enjoys working with our local active duty and retired veterans. Stephanie prefers using EMDR to treat both past and present trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and PTSD. Stephanie does not accept insurance when working with couples in couple's counseling. This will be self-pay only regardless of insurance. As an LCSW Qualified Supervisor, Stephanie also supervises LCSW interns. While Stephanie does also provide telehealth, it is critical to note that she is only licensed to provide therapy via telehealth to clients who are in Florida or Alabama. Fall in love with taking care of yourself. Fall in love with the path of deep healing. Fall in love with becoming the best version of yourself but with patience, with compassion and respect to your own journey. ~s. mcnutt

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #6593 (FL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • Recovery
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • LGBTQIA+

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Stephanie Peterson accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • VACCN
  • Tricare Certified OON
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Superbills
  • ** Self Pay Only for Couple's Therapy

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Intake Appointment $150
  • Individual Therapy Session $150
  • Couple's Therapy Session $150
  • Crisis Session $200
  • Paperwork Prorated $150

Locations

Gulfside Counseling & Wellness
1101 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Bldg 2 Ste 4
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561-4891
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Gulfside Telehealth

Frequently asked questions

Is Stephanie Peterson accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Stephanie Peterson is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Stephanie Peterson offer telehealth appointments? Stephanie Peterson does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Stephanie Peterson specialize in? Stephanie Peterson specializes in the following areas: Addiction, Aging, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Caregiver Issues, Chronic Illness, Codependency, College Mental Health, Communication Issues, Coping Skills, Couples Counseling, Depression, Divorce, Drug Abuse, Grief, LGBTQIA+, Life Transitions, Medical Professional Stress, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Spirituality and Religion, Trauma, and Women's Issues.

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