Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy & Counseling Center in Niceville, FL
Bay Area Psychological Consultants has been dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care in Northwest Florida since our founding. Our team of licensed psychologists and clinical social workers specializes in addressing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges for children, adolescents, and adults. With expertise in evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and EMDR, we offer personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs. Our services include individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, and specialized psychological assessments for conditions such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and trauma-related disorders. We maintain in-network provider status with major insurance plans to ensure accessible care.Our clinicians bring decades of combined experience from diverse settings including military service, hospital care, and academic institutions. We prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients can develop coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and achieve personal growth. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our multidisciplinary approach that integrates mindfulness techniques, neuroscience principles, and solution-focused interventions. We serve clients from 3 years old through adulthood, with specialized programs for perinatal mental health, military family support, and faith-based counseling. Our practice continues to evolve through ongoing professional development and community engagement initiatives.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Psychological Assessments
Child Therapy
Trauma Therapy
ADHD Evaluation
Autism Assessment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapies from licensed psychologists with military and hospital experience
- Our clinicians provide specialized assessments for ADHD, autism, and trauma disorders
- We maintain in-network provider status with major insurance plans
- Our team includes EMDR-certified trauma specialists and perinatal mental health experts
- We serve clients from age 3 through adulthood with age-appropriate interventions
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions provide personalized mental health treatment for adults and children. Using evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy, we help clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress-related disorders. Our clinicians create safe, confidential environments for clients to develop coping skills and achieve personal growth through structured treatment plans.
Psychological Assessments
We conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, and other cognitive/developmental conditions. Our assessments include clinical interviews, standardized testing, and detailed reports with diagnosis and treatment recommendations. These evaluations help guide effective treatment planning and educational accommodations for children and adults.
Couples Therapy
Our couples counseling services help partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships. Using evidence-based approaches, we address issues like infidelity, trust issues, and life transitions. Our therapists create collaborative environments where couples can develop healthier patterns and rebuild emotional connections through structured therapy sessions.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
We specialize in therapy for children aged 3+ and adolescents, addressing behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Our clinicians use age-appropriate techniques including play therapy and cognitive behavioral interventions. We work closely with parents to develop consistent support strategies and help young clients build emotional regulation skills and positive coping mechanisms.
Trauma Therapy
Our trauma specialists provide evidence-based treatments like EMDR and prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD and complex trauma. We help clients process traumatic experiences and develop grounding techniques to manage symptoms. Our approach focuses on restoring emotional stability and improving daily functioning through structured trauma recovery programs tailored to individual needs.
People
Bonnie Benshoof
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Benshoof is a licensed clinical psychologist with a post-doctorate masters in psychopharmacology. Former Air Force psychologist with expertise in adult and child therapy for anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma. Provides psychological evaluations for ADHD and autism spectrum disorder.
Gigi Marrero
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ms. Marrero specializes in child, adolescent, and family therapy with experience in crisis intervention, LGBTQ+ issues, and trauma. Uses neuroscience-based approaches and mindfulness techniques to help clients improve emotional regulation and personal development in both English and Spanish.
Kaitlyn Partin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ms. Partin provides therapy for adolescents, young adults, and families with expertise in perinatal mental health, anxiety, and PTSD. Combines cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and play therapy approaches to create collaborative, solution-focused treatment plans for diverse client needs.
Kellie Rogers
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
With 20+ years experience, Mrs. Rogers specializes in EMDR therapy for trauma recovery. Helps clients heal from traumatic experiences and life stress using evidence-based approaches that address past, present, and future experiences to improve overall functioning and quality of life.
Michael Tallman
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Tallman is a licensed psychologist with post-doctorate training in behavioral health psychology. Former Air Force psychologist offering Christian-oriented counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy for stress management, chronic medical conditions, and military adjustment issues.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, and psychological assessments for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and other mental health concerns.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we are in-network providers with Aetna, BCBS Federal Employee Program, Behavioral Health System, Beacon/Carelon Health, Florida Blue, Medicare, Tricare, and United Health Care.
What ages do your clinicians treat?
Our therapists work with children starting at age 3, adolescents, adults, and families across the lifespan.
Do you offer specialized trauma therapy?
Yes, we have EMDR-certified therapists who specialize in trauma treatment using evidence-based approaches for PTSD and complex trauma recovery.
Can I get psychological testing for learning disorders?
Yes, we conduct comprehensive assessments for learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and other cognitive/developmental conditions with detailed treatment recommendations.
Is telehealth available?
We offer secure telehealth sessions for clients who prefer remote therapy options while maintaining the same quality of care.
