About
Joni Winstead, a licensed mental health counselor with over 13 years of experience, specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship dynamics. She works with both adults and adolescents through a compassionate, collaborative, and solution-focused approach. Empower PCS offers various therapies, including EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques, to ensure a tailored approach to each client's needs. The practice is located in Gulf Breeze, FL, and offers confidential and non-judgmental sessions. Clients can schedule an online appointment or call 850-328-4464 to make an appointment. Empower PCS is committed to providing high-quality, secure, and effective support to help individuals overcome life's challenges and achieve personal growth.
Insurance & payment
Empower PCS accepts various insurance plans, including Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, Florida Blue, MultiPlan, New Directions | Lucet, Optum, and more. Insurance details are not listed publicly — call the practice to confirm.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Florida Blue
- MultiPlan
- New Directions | Lucet
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- UnitedHealthcare
- Quest Behavioral Health
- TRICARE
- UMR
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Out of network
Listed fee: $150 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Trauma & Grief Therapy
A form of therapy that can help individuals deal with the emotional and physiological responses caused by a traumatic event or events.
Anxiety Disorders Therapy
A treatment for anxiety disorders that can help individuals manage their symptoms and improve their mental well-being.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
A comprehensive therapy designed to help patients navigate extreme emotional suffering, accept the reality of their lives and behaviors, and develop healthier coping strategies.
EMDR Treatment
A personalized therapy program that uses an eight-phase treatment approach to help individuals process trauma and regain a sense of balance and well-being.
Substance Abuse and Treatment
A structured process aimed at helping individuals quit or reduce substance use and develop the skills they need to maintain a substance-free lifestyle.
Individual Therapy
A powerful tool for personal growth and mental well-being, providing a safe and confidential setting for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.