Trauma Therapy For Adults in Pace & Milton, FL
Support for adults in Pace and Milton who have experienced trauma, emotional neglect, and relationship wounds. Hayfield Healing offers EMDR, Brainspotting, and CRM both online or in-person.
In-Person and Online Therapy In Pace & Milton, FL
Trauma Therapy for Adults Who Are Ready To Move On From Their Past
You keep track of everything: work, parenting, family plans, even other people's problems all have a place on the list. But are you being cared for, too?
If underneath it all, your nervous system still running on high alert, you're in the right place. I'm Dr. Maria Niitepold, a licensed psychologist, Marine veteran, and somatic therapist. I help adults in Pace & Milton, FL, explore the experiences and automatic responses behind their persistent distress. My work uses EMDR, Brainspotting, and CRM.
If you feel too irritable, disconnected, or exhausted to enjoy the life you're working hard to maintain, see what Hayfield Healing can do for you. We offer therapy that fits your actual life and helps you reach the healing goals you've been striving for all along.
What We Can Work on Together in Trauma Therapy
RELATIONAL, DEVELOPMENTAL & IDENTITY-BASED
You constantly blame yourself when things go wrong or doubt the decisions you make
A relentless internal voice that demands perfection. You feel like you're never enough
You've experienced profound betrayal or abandonment in a past relationship
You want to break intergenerational patterns that have been passed down in the family
You find yourself snapping at loved ones or feeling big emotions over minor things
You chronically overwork, over-function, and cannot seem to ask for help from others
TRAUMA & NERVOUS SYSTEM
PTSD & Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
You feel constantly on edge, wired, or restless, even when it's time to rest
You find yourself snapping at loved ones or feeling big emotions over minor things
You feel numb, disconnected from your body, or find yourself just going through the motions
Feeling exhausted from balancing work, family, and everything in between
Vicarious Trauma Affecting Therapists, Healthcare Workers & First Responders
Grief From A Traumatic Loss or Illness
Who finds their way here
Trauma Therapy for Professionals, Veterans, Military Families, and Other Adults In Pace & Milton
Most of my clients in the Pace and Milton area are people the world around them would describe as capable. They balance demanding careers, raise families in our quieter corner of Santa Rosa County, and have built real lives for themselves. Life looks steady from the outside, but inside they feel like everything could fall apart at any minute.
This practice is for adults who carry more than their share: professionals, caregivers, veterans, and high-achievers who are tired of white-knuckling through life. I specialize in complex trauma, childhood trauma, PTSD, and recovery from narcissistic abuse. I also work with the patterns these experiences leave behind: low self-esteem, perfectionism, relationship struggles, and insomnia.
I work with adults in Pace and Milton who come from every background. Your culture and identity are respected and important to the work we do together. I offer both LGBTQ-affirming and culturally sensitive care to immigrants and First-Gen Americans. My practice is also open to military families serving at NAS Whiting Field and the wider military and veteran community. As an Estonian immigrant and a veteran, I bring a personal understanding of what it means to navigate life feeling like an outsider.
Benefits Of Somatic Therapy In Pace & Milton
What Does A Regulated Nervous System Feel Like?
Most of my clients in Pace and Milton already know what you would like to change. But what does it feel like once you have healed from your trauma? Therapy is not just about talking through the past; it is about fundamentally upgrading how your mind and body operate in the present.
After successfully processing the trauma, my clients soon experience deeply significant changes. They tell me that they finally understand their nervous system's cues and trust their own responses. Others tell me they feel a deep, unshakable belief in their own inherent worth. On a daily basis, many of my clients feel relief from the constant background hum of chronic stress and start living from a place of calm clarity.
Address
3000 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Suite 19
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Hours
Monday through Friday
10 AM to 7 PM
Phone
Trauma-Informed Therapy Near You
In-Person & Virtual Therapy Near Pace & Milton, FL
My main office is located on Gulf Breeze Parkway, where I provide in-person EMDR, Brainspotting, and Comprehensive Resource Model therapy. It's a short drive from Pace and Milton. Depending on where you start, a route may take you along Avalon Boulevard and across the Garcon Point Bridge to US 98. That bridge is tolled. I serve clients from Gulf Breeze, Pensacola, Navarre, and other nearby communities from this office.
No waiting room full of people where you might run into someone you know. It is a small, private office in a low-key building. If you don't live on the Emerald Coast, I also serve Central Florida and South Florida, including Miami, Coral Gables, Boca Raton, and Naples, via telehealth.
Frequently Asked Questions
MY CLIENTS FROM PACE AND MILTON ASK
More on trauma therapy
Do you offer in-person trauma therapy in Pace or Milton?
I provide in-person trauma therapy at 3000 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Suite 19, in Gulf Breeze. The office serves clients from Pensacola, Navarre, Pace, Milton, Pensacola Beach, and surrounding communities.
Is virtual trauma therapy available if I don't want to drive?
Yes. I offer online therapy for my clients in Pace and Milton, as well as clients throughout Florida and New York and in participating PSYPACT states.
Do you work with veterans and military families?
Yes. I work with veterans, service members, adult military spouses and partners, and adult children of service members. As a Marine veteran, I understand aspects of military culture, identity, separation, and reintegration that can be difficult to explain to a civilian provider.
What trauma therapy approaches do you use?
My primary modalities are EMDR, Brainspotting, and the Comprehensive Resource Model. Each approach works somewhat differently, but all can help reach trauma responses and nervous system patterns that may not change through insight or talk therapy alone. I will help determine which approach best fits your history, symptoms, and capacity for processing.
Will I have to describe everything that happened to me?
No. You are always in control of what you share. I can support you through trauma processing without needed to know all the details.
Can I work on how my childhood affects my parenting?
Yes. We can explore the expectations, reactions, and family patterns you bring into parenting. The focus is your experience and goals; I work with adults age 18 and older and do not provide child therapy.
How do we decide between weekly therapy and an intensive?
We'll consider your goals, readiness, support system, schedule, and treatment needs. Weekly care offers ongoing support, while an intensive provides extended time around an agreed focus. More concentrated treatment isn't automatically the better option.
Can I use my insurance for therapy?
I accept private pay nationwide and VA Community Care in Florida. For all other insurance, I operate as an out-of-network provider and can provide superbills for reimbursement. Learn more about my out-of-pocket fees here.
Local Resources To Support You
Additional Mental Health Support In Pace & Milton
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Milton Riverwalk – Located near downtown Milton along the Blackwater River, the Riverwalk is a great accessibility-friendly option when you want water views to regulate your nervous system after a challenging day.
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Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site – A personal favorite I've visited many times. Arcadia Mill has an elevated boardwalk and nature trails through a wooded wetland setting just outside Milton.
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211 Northwest Florida – A free, confidential resource that connects Santa Rosa County residents with local mental health services and other community programs.
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Santa Rose County Department of Health – A good starting point for mental health, substance-use, crisis, and family resources.
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FavorHouse of Northwest Florida – The certified domestic violence center serving Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. FavorHouse offers confidential safety planning, emergency shelter, court advocacy, and other support programs.
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Florida Veterans Support Line – Veterans and their families can reach out for additional support and resources.