Gulf Coast Psychotherapy

Gulf Coast Psychotherapy is a full-service mental health and substance abuse counseling center that has been proudly serving the Gulf Coast community since 1998. Our mission is to provide compassionate and comprehensive mental health services to individuals, families, and groups, regardless of their circumstances. We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care, and we strive to make our services affordable and accessible to all.

Our team of experienced therapists is dedicated to helping our clients overcome life's difficulties and achieve their goals. We understand that no two individuals are the same, and we tailor our sessions to address the unique challenges that each person faces. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, family and couples struggles, or LGBTQ issues, we are confident that together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to face and overcome these challenges.

At Gulf Coast Psychotherapy, we pride ourselves on our excellent balance of therapists, who have the expertise and experience to handle a wide range of mental health and substance abuse issues. We provide counseling services at an affordable cost, and we work closely with our clients to ensure that they receive the support and care that they need. When a problem requires specialized or longer-term services, we will refer you to an appropriate resource, and we will work with you to find a solution that meets your needs.

Services We Offer

At Gulf Coast Psychotherapy, we offer a wide range of mental health and substance abuse services, including:

• ADHD evaluations
• Depression and anxiety treatment
• Military and veterans' services
• Addictions counseling
• Domestic violence counseling
• Mood disorders treatment
• Adjustment disorders treatment
• Employee assistance programs
• Panic attacks and anger management counseling
• Family and couples counseling
• Parenting support
• Grief counseling
• PTSD treatment
• Children and adolescents' counseling
• Individual and self-esteem counseling
• Court-ordered counseling
• LGBTQIA+ counseling
• Stress management
• Custody evaluations
• Marital and couples counseling
• Substance abuse treatment
• Trauma (MST/TBI) treatment

Our therapists are trained to provide evidence-based treatments that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. We use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy, to help our clients achieve their goals.

Our Team

Our team of experienced therapists includes:

• Jean Pacher, MSW PH-D: Jean is a licensed clinical social worker who has been practicing for over 20 years. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, and she has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Dr. Barry Willbrandt, MD: Dr. Willbrandt is a board-certified psychiatrist who has been practicing for over 25 years. He specializes in treating a wide range of mental health and substance abuse issues, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
• Evangeline Vizzini, LPC: Evangeline is a licensed professional counselor who has been practicing for over 10 years. She specializes in treating trauma, addiction, and mood disorders, and she has extensive experience working with couples and families.
• Brenda Monroe, LPC: Brenda is a licensed professional counselor who has been practicing for over 15 years. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma, and she has extensive experience working with children and adolescents.
• Deanna Campbell, LMSW: Deanna is a licensed master social worker who has been practicing for over 5 years. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma, and she has extensive experience working with adults and couples.
• George Cooper, LCSW: George is a licensed clinical social worker who has been practicing for over 20 years. He specializes in treating addiction, trauma, and mood disorders, and he has extensive experience working with individuals and families.
• Jennifer Neff, LMSW: Jennifer is a licensed master social worker who has been practicing for over 10 years. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma, and she has extensive experience working with adults and couples.
• Camellia Thompson, LMSW: Camellia is a licensed master social worker who has been practicing for over 5 years. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma, and she has extensive experience working with children and adolescents.
• Elizabeth Gilliand, LPC: Elizabeth is a licensed professional counselor who has been practicing for over 10 years. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma, and she has extensive experience working with adults and couples.
• Amy Preston, LPC: Amy is a licensed professional counselor who has been practicing for over 5 years. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma, and she has extensive experience working with adults and couples.
• Kea Theroux, LCSW: Kea is a licensed clinical social worker who has been practicing for over 15 years. She specializes in treating addiction, trauma, and mood disorders, and she has extensive experience working with individuals and families.

At Gulf Coast Psychotherapy, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of care and support. If you are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues, we encourage you to contact us today to schedule an appointment. We are here to help you overcome these challenges and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.