What are the opening hours?

Monday 9am - 4pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm

New Heights Counseling & Consulting, LLC

Home
United States
Fort Walton Beach, FL
New Heights Counseling & Consulting, LLC

Enhancing people's lives for more than 20 years with individual, couples, and family counseling for anxiety, trauma, depression, and addiction recovery.

Services include counseling, consulting, and coaching.

02/22/2026

Substance use challenges rarely exist in isolation.

They are often connected to stress, trauma, overwhelming emotions, or patterns that feel difficult to break.

Our therapist Maddie has experience working with adults in residential treatment settings, including active-duty military members, veterans, first responders, and individuals facing substance use, trauma, and mental health challenges.

She approaches this work from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy perspective, helping clients understand the “why” behind their struggles while building practical tools for lasting, meaningful change.

If you or someone you love is struggling with substance use or the stress connected to it, support is available.

To schedule with Maddie, call 850-757-9444
Or visit https://florida-counseling.com/staff/whitnie-scruggs/

02/19/2026

We invest in our careers.
We invest in our homes.
We invest in our physical health.

Investing in your mental and emotional well-being matters just as much.

Therapy provides a space to develop practical tools, understand the patterns shaping your life, strengthen relationships and boundaries, and move toward a life that feels steady and intentional.

The work you do in therapy extends far beyond the session. It influences how you show up at work, at home, in relationships, and in the quiet moments when your thoughts feel heavy.

Choosing therapy is choosing growth, clarity, and long-term change.

If you have been thinking about starting, this may be the right time to take that first step.

Its worth it!

Call 850-757-9444 to schedule an appointment
Or visit https://florida-counseling.com/staff/whitnie-scruggs/

02/17/2026

Workplace burnout can look like constant exhaustion, irritability, brain fog, or feeling disconnected from work you once cared about. It can feel like you are always behind, always “on,” and never fully able to rest.

Burnout is not a personal failure. It is often a sign that stress has been building for too long without the support or tools to manage it.

That's where Faith comes in!

Faith works with adults navigating anxiety and workplace stress, helping clients rebuild confidence, clarify boundaries, and develop practical tools to manage pressure in healthier ways. Her goal is to help you feel empowered, grounded, and more in control both professionally and personally.

If work feels overwhelming or unsustainable, you do not have to keep pushing through alone.

To schedule with Faith, call 850-757-9444
Or visit https://florida-counseling.com/staff/whitnie-scruggs/

02/12/2026

Meet Faith

This month, we’re also highlighting Faith’s approach to therapy and the clients she serves

Faith works with adults experiencing anxiety, burnout, depression, trauma, workplace stress, and life transitions, with a special focus on supporting entrepreneurs, professionals, and caregivers.

“I enjoy working with anxiety and workplace stress because I love helping people build confidence, discover their voice, recognize their value, and see their own inner strength. My goal is to support clients in developing practical tools so they can grow, feel empowered, and succeed both professionally and personally.”

To schedule with Faith, call 850-757-9444
Or visit https://florida-counseling.com/staff/whitnie-scruggs/

02/11/2026

Life transitions don’t always come with clear answers.

Sometimes change brings uncertainty, emotional overload, or the feeling that you’re doing everything you can but still not moving forward.

Our therapist, Maddie, works with adults navigating life transitions, overwhelm, and periods of uncertainty. She offers a supportive space to slow things down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and begin building changes that feel steady, realistic, and aligned with who you are now.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure of your next step, or stuck between where you’ve been and where you want to go, Maddie can help.

To schedule with Maddie, call 850-757-9444
Or visit https://florida-counseling.com/staff/whitnie-scruggs/

02/09/2026

This month, we’re introducing Maddie and the clients she most often supports in therapy.

Maddie works with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, substance use, life transitions, and those feeling stuck or overwhelmed. She has experience supporting veterans, first responders, and individuals impacted by high-stress environments.

“I’m drawn to supporting you in the tender in-between of returning to the “real world” with new insight, while life is still catching up to the changes you’re making. With no rush and no pressure to have it all figured out, I focus on helping you build changes that feel supportive, sustainable, and truly yours!”

We’ll be sharing more about Maddie and her approach throughout the month.

To schedule with Maddie, call 850-757-9444
Or visit https://florida-counseling.com/staff/whitnie-scruggs/

02/06/2026

The weekend can be a chance to slow your pace, let your body exhale, and create space to reset without pressure or expectations.

Giving yourself time to pause is part of taking care of your mental health.

As you move into the weekend, take a moment to reflect on what would help you feel more grounded, what feels draining right now, and what might help you feel restored. Even small, intentional choices can support a sense of calm and clarity.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally tired, therapy can help you build space to reset not just for the weekend, but for everyday life.

Wishing you a peaceful and restorative weekend

02/04/2026

That can happen when past experiences are quietly influencing the present. Trauma can shape how the nervous system responds, especially in situations that feel familiar to old stress, conflict, or loss. You may notice yourself reacting quickly, pulling away, becoming overwhelmed, or feeling on edge without fully understanding why.

These reactions often developed during times when you had to adapt in order to cope. Even when life is safer now, the body can still respond based on what it learned before.

Therapy creates space to pause, notice these patterns, and understand where they come from. With time and support, it becomes easier to respond to what is happening now rather than what once was.

Understanding your reactions is not about judgment. It is about clarity and growth.

If this resonates, please call 850-757-9444 or visit
https://florida-counseling.com/staff/whitnie-scruggs/

02/02/2026

Hello February!

A new month brings new opportunities for growth, reflection, and connection. At New Heights Counseling, this year continues to hold meaningful moments for our team and the communities we serve.

We’re grateful to be expanding our presence in Crestview with our location at Main St. Suites in downtown Crestview. This space allows us to continue supporting individuals and families with accessible, compassionate care.

As we move through February, we remain committed to walking alongside you through life’s challenges and changes, one step at a time.

Thank you for being part of our journey.

01/28/2026

The way we interpret situations shapes how we feel, react, and move through the day. When our thoughts automatically lean negative, it can impact our mood, our relationships, and our confidence.

Learning to see the positive means recognizing thought patterns that are no longer serving you and practicing new ways to respond. Over time, small shifts in perspective can lead to meaningful changes in how you experience daily life.

Therapy offers a supportive space to explore these patterns, build healthier ways of thinking, and develop tools that help you feel more balanced and in control.

Growth often begins by noticing what’s happening in your mind and choosing to approach it with intention.

01/27/2026

Stress, anxiety, trauma, and emotional exhaustion can sometimes lead to unwanted or distressing thoughts. These thoughts can feel confusing or alarming, especially when they do not match a person’s values, character, or intentions. Having them does not mean someone wants to act on them, and it does not define who they are.

Mental health professionals understand that thoughts are often signals of overwhelm rather than truths that must be believed or followed. With guidance and support, people can learn how to respond to difficult thoughts in healthier ways, reduce their intensity, and feel more grounded and in control.

Support provides a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore what is happening internally and to develop tools for coping, clarity, and relief. Help is available, and reaching out is a meaningful step toward healing.

Address

1992 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Suite 1057
Fort Walton Beach, FL
32547

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18507571552

Website

https://florida-counseling.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when New Heights Counseling & Consulting, LLC posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to New Heights Counseling & Consulting, LLC:

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Fort Walton Beach?