Child Therapists in Murfreesboro, TN

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Laura Lynn Sousa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130  (Online Only)
For 30+ years I've worked with children, adolescents, families and individuals.
Sometimes we come to a time in our life when we can use some guidance. I love working with people to help them along their way. We can explore what works for you and what doesn't. Together we can figure out where you want to go from here and how to get there. I've helped many adults and youth with personal growth as they navigated through life stressors and transitions.
For 30+ years I've worked with children, adolescents, families and individuals.
Sometimes we come to a time in our life when we can use some guidance. I love working with people to help them along their way. We can explore what works for you and what doesn't. Together we can figure out where you want to go from here and how to get there. I've helped many adults and youth with personal growth as they navigated through life stressors and transitions.
(510) 681-2732 View (510) 681-2732
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Jill Harcrow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
I have worked with children of all ages, families of all sizes and make ups, trauma at all ages and adults from many walks of life.
"Speak in such a way that others love to listen to you and listen in such a way that others love to speak to you." We are all going through own our journey through life and many times the path ahead feels and appears impossible. Or maybe there is so much damage from a road that blew up on you and now you can't see which way to go. No matter what age, we can all find pieces of our life that we can control and influence positively even in the midst of impossibility. Anxiety, anger, family conflict, behavioral issues, blended families, stress management. trauma, depression, and the list goes on of things that can impair our daily life.
I have worked with children of all ages, families of all sizes and make ups, trauma at all ages and adults from many walks of life.
"Speak in such a way that others love to listen to you and listen in such a way that others love to speak to you." We are all going through own our journey through life and many times the path ahead feels and appears impossible. Or maybe there is so much damage from a road that blew up on you and now you can't see which way to go. No matter what age, we can all find pieces of our life that we can control and influence positively even in the midst of impossibility. Anxiety, anger, family conflict, behavioral issues, blended families, stress management. trauma, depression, and the list goes on of things that can impair our daily life.
(615) 724-1019 View (615) 724-1019
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Transformed By Grace Counseling
Pastoral Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Welcome to Transformed By Grace Counseling. I'm Bethany and I am a Christian counselor focused on helping individuals, couples, and families find hope, healing, and restoration through the transformative power of faith and counseling. I have 12 years of counseling experience helping people of all ages navigate life's challenges with an emphasis working with children and teens. My mission is to create a calm, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and work towards positive change and personal growth so that you can enjoy the peaceful, joy-filled life you were created for.
Welcome to Transformed By Grace Counseling. I'm Bethany and I am a Christian counselor focused on helping individuals, couples, and families find hope, healing, and restoration through the transformative power of faith and counseling. I have 12 years of counseling experience helping people of all ages navigate life's challenges with an emphasis working with children and teens. My mission is to create a calm, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and work towards positive change and personal growth so that you can enjoy the peaceful, joy-filled life you were created for.
(615) 570-3522 View (615) 570-3522
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Stacy A Klimkowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37129  (Online Only)
I'm a licensed therapist specializing in trauma, addiction, EMDR, CBT, women's issues, parenting, and art/play therapy with adults and children.
Overwhelmed? Anxious? Ready for change? I will gladly walk with you- step by step- working toward your healthiest, most authentic self. Navigating life's challenges can be difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. I work with adults, children, and groups who want to be the best versions of themselves- whether it is combatting depression, anxiety, PTSD, or embracing changes in life such as divorce, job transitions, and issues in parenting. Let's talk to see if I would be a good fit- and if I am not, I am happy to help refer you to someone who is!
I'm a licensed therapist specializing in trauma, addiction, EMDR, CBT, women's issues, parenting, and art/play therapy with adults and children.
Overwhelmed? Anxious? Ready for change? I will gladly walk with you- step by step- working toward your healthiest, most authentic self. Navigating life's challenges can be difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. I work with adults, children, and groups who want to be the best versions of themselves- whether it is combatting depression, anxiety, PTSD, or embracing changes in life such as divorce, job transitions, and issues in parenting. Let's talk to see if I would be a good fit- and if I am not, I am happy to help refer you to someone who is!
(615) 431-8679 View (615) 431-8679
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Les Parker
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP, Temp
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
I also love working with children of all ages and the challenges they face.
Hello, I am Les Parker. I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey towards mental wellness and personal growth. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and challenges. The therapeutic relationship is built on mutual trust and understanding and provides a safe space for clients to focus on their goals. If you find yourself struggling to reach your goals in life let's work together to make that happen.
I also love working with children of all ages and the challenges they face.
Hello, I am Les Parker. I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey towards mental wellness and personal growth. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and challenges. The therapeutic relationship is built on mutual trust and understanding and provides a safe space for clients to focus on their goals. If you find yourself struggling to reach your goals in life let's work together to make that happen.
(629) 299-1723 View (629) 299-1723
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Nicollette Sanders
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Finding the right counselor for your child may be difficult and scary.
Hi, my name is Nicollette! I am passionate about working with children by helping them where they are to provide hope that better days lie ahead. If your child is dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, or finding it difficult to manage current life stressors let’s begin the path to healing. Let’s work together to focus on strengths to help your child cope with difficult emotions, build resiliency, and find the skills to move forward to create overall happiness and satisfaction. Having worked in the school system for over a decade, I have witnessed firsthand many of the challenges children face.
Finding the right counselor for your child may be difficult and scary.
Hi, my name is Nicollette! I am passionate about working with children by helping them where they are to provide hope that better days lie ahead. If your child is dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, or finding it difficult to manage current life stressors let’s begin the path to healing. Let’s work together to focus on strengths to help your child cope with difficult emotions, build resiliency, and find the skills to move forward to create overall happiness and satisfaction. Having worked in the school system for over a decade, I have witnessed firsthand many of the challenges children face.
(629) 258-8234 View (629) 258-8234
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Anika K Mullen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37127  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I look forward to speaking with you in a free consultation/tech check appointment to see if PCIT would be a good fit for your child.
Have the terrible 2's never stopped or gotten worse after your child turned 2.5 yrs? Do you have a young child with more frequent, long, or intense temper tantrums and behavior problems than is expected for the child’s age? Does your child seem to get a thrill out of purposely annoying others, get in trouble regularly at preschool, or react with defiance and aggression to adult requests and limits? Or, is your child so anxious that you are dreading daycare or school drop offs because your child has to be pried off of you? Is your child struggling to adjust to a big transition like parents’ divorce, a new sibling, grief, or trauma?
I look forward to speaking with you in a free consultation/tech check appointment to see if PCIT would be a good fit for your child.
Have the terrible 2's never stopped or gotten worse after your child turned 2.5 yrs? Do you have a young child with more frequent, long, or intense temper tantrums and behavior problems than is expected for the child’s age? Does your child seem to get a thrill out of purposely annoying others, get in trouble regularly at preschool, or react with defiance and aggression to adult requests and limits? Or, is your child so anxious that you are dreading daycare or school drop offs because your child has to be pried off of you? Is your child struggling to adjust to a big transition like parents’ divorce, a new sibling, grief, or trauma?
(615) 802-6905 View (615) 802-6905
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Michelle C. Stevens
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP, ACS
Not Verified Not Verified
3 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Empowering you to reach your full potential is the focal point of my practice. We will use your strengths to work towards being the best you you can be! I have worked in the profession for over 15 years, and I love being able to help my clients develop through various techniques. I work with children and adolescents, emerging adults, adults, and parents. In addition to individual services, I offer social skills, coping skills, self-esteem, and grief groups. I am LGBT+ friendly, and simply love working with my clients in an open and caring environment.
Empowering you to reach your full potential is the focal point of my practice. We will use your strengths to work towards being the best you you can be! I have worked in the profession for over 15 years, and I love being able to help my clients develop through various techniques. I work with children and adolescents, emerging adults, adults, and parents. In addition to individual services, I offer social skills, coping skills, self-esteem, and grief groups. I am LGBT+ friendly, and simply love working with my clients in an open and caring environment.
(615) 908-2271 View (615) 908-2271
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Brittany Dyer
Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
My experience includes working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families.
I am passionate about my work as a counselor, and I believe in the client and counselor relationship. Through this relationship, clients can be comfortable dealing with issues of addiction, anxiety, depression, family issues, grief, as well as many other personal issues. Exploration of these problem areas can lead to healing.
My experience includes working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families.
I am passionate about my work as a counselor, and I believe in the client and counselor relationship. Through this relationship, clients can be comfortable dealing with issues of addiction, anxiety, depression, family issues, grief, as well as many other personal issues. Exploration of these problem areas can lead to healing.
(615) 685-2009 View (615) 685-2009
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Grace Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
In the past I have worked in multiple settings that addressed life transitions for adults, women, and children.
The ability to meet people right where they are is such a powerful and sacred space. We at Grace Wellness embrace any opportunity to be allowed into that space during some of the most difficult times in life. It is our ultimate goal as therapists to provide the support, guidance, and listening ear to help you navigate this sometimes, tumultuous journey called life. You are already equipped with every tool within you to overcome obstacles, We are here to help you discover those tools. With an inviting, safe, and confidential atmosphere we here at Grace can help you learn and understand how to use those tools to enhance your life.
In the past I have worked in multiple settings that addressed life transitions for adults, women, and children.
The ability to meet people right where they are is such a powerful and sacred space. We at Grace Wellness embrace any opportunity to be allowed into that space during some of the most difficult times in life. It is our ultimate goal as therapists to provide the support, guidance, and listening ear to help you navigate this sometimes, tumultuous journey called life. You are already equipped with every tool within you to overcome obstacles, We are here to help you discover those tools. With an inviting, safe, and confidential atmosphere we here at Grace can help you learn and understand how to use those tools to enhance your life.
(931) 442-7021 View (931) 442-7021
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Allison Hunnicutt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP, CSAT-S, CMAT
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
In my personal and professional life, I have found one thing to be true: Life can be hard. I have a passion for supporting others in resolving pain and reclaiming fullness in life. While pain is an inevitable part of the human experience, suffering is optional. I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal from relational and other traumas, problematic sexual behaviors, addictions, and intimacy disorders. I see men and women whose lives have spiraled out of control become desperate for help. I see brokenhearted adults and children as they learn to cope with an unstable world. My heart is to heal the broken hearted and give hope where hope was once lost.
In my personal and professional life, I have found one thing to be true: Life can be hard. I have a passion for supporting others in resolving pain and reclaiming fullness in life. While pain is an inevitable part of the human experience, suffering is optional. I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal from relational and other traumas, problematic sexual behaviors, addictions, and intimacy disorders. I see men and women whose lives have spiraled out of control become desperate for help. I see brokenhearted adults and children as they learn to cope with an unstable world. My heart is to heal the broken hearted and give hope where hope was once lost.
(615) 488-5389 View (615) 488-5389
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Maddie Sisavath
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
My schedule is flexible and I also have evening and weekend openings to accommodations sessions with children outside of school hours.
In my personal and professional life I have developed a deep passion for working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I utilize various forms of therapy to help clients learn to better cope with mental, emotional, social, and/or behavioral struggles, and guide them towards health. I aim to help clients become emotionally resilient to the ongoing challenges that life continues to present! I empower clients to use their voice, challenge negative core beliefs, and celebrate their gifts and talents. Common areas of practice for me are adoption, divorce care, ADHD, emotional regulation, self esteem struggles, anxiety, and more.
My schedule is flexible and I also have evening and weekend openings to accommodations sessions with children outside of school hours.
In my personal and professional life I have developed a deep passion for working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I utilize various forms of therapy to help clients learn to better cope with mental, emotional, social, and/or behavioral struggles, and guide them towards health. I aim to help clients become emotionally resilient to the ongoing challenges that life continues to present! I empower clients to use their voice, challenge negative core beliefs, and celebrate their gifts and talents. Common areas of practice for me are adoption, divorce care, ADHD, emotional regulation, self esteem struggles, anxiety, and more.
(615) 334-0323 View (615) 334-0323
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Colleen O’Connell
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
I have several years of experience counseling children and young adults from a variety of backgrounds, and have focused my work with clients in the LGBTQ+ community, in both exploring their identity and handling life stressors unrelated to their identity.
I help guide children, teens, and adults towards a mentally and emotionally healthy life, where they have the tools to pursue their best selves. Life often throws the unexpected at us, and we need someone to help us through life stressors, family conflicts, exploring our identity, and finding goals and direction in life.
I have several years of experience counseling children and young adults from a variety of backgrounds, and have focused my work with clients in the LGBTQ+ community, in both exploring their identity and handling life stressors unrelated to their identity.
I help guide children, teens, and adults towards a mentally and emotionally healthy life, where they have the tools to pursue their best selves. Life often throws the unexpected at us, and we need someone to help us through life stressors, family conflicts, exploring our identity, and finding goals and direction in life.
(615) 398-4319 View (615) 398-4319
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Tammie L. Elkins
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, BS
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
I would be honored to work with your child, teenager or you as an individual or couple.
Do you live in constant fear? Are you overwhelmed by grief? Do you find yourself feeling sad, withdrawn, irritable, and lonely? Are you struggling to communicate with your teen? Do you often wonder why they behave in certain ways? If so, I would like to help. We all would like to think we are strong enough to overcome these issues on our own, but there comes a time when we need to reach out for additional help. I specialize in treating trauma, mood disorders, and grief. I also have worked extensively with teens and their families, so I know the problems that are unique to teens.
I would be honored to work with your child, teenager or you as an individual or couple.
Do you live in constant fear? Are you overwhelmed by grief? Do you find yourself feeling sad, withdrawn, irritable, and lonely? Are you struggling to communicate with your teen? Do you often wonder why they behave in certain ways? If so, I would like to help. We all would like to think we are strong enough to overcome these issues on our own, but there comes a time when we need to reach out for additional help. I specialize in treating trauma, mood disorders, and grief. I also have worked extensively with teens and their families, so I know the problems that are unique to teens.
(615) 306-7186 View (615) 306-7186
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Lindsay Lightfoot
LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
As the daughter of a first responder and a wife to a disabled Veteran, I am passionate about helping those who serve and their families. I am an experienced therapist committed to helping men, women and children overcome their struggles and live a healthy and prosperous life.
As the daughter of a first responder and a wife to a disabled Veteran, I am passionate about helping those who serve and their families. I am an experienced therapist committed to helping men, women and children overcome their struggles and live a healthy and prosperous life.
(629) 276-5930 View (629) 276-5930
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Laura L Tucker-Huggins
Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Counseling is offered for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Life often forces us to address challenging situations. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, marital conflict, or a multitude of other personal issues, there are solutions that can help. Counseling offers you a supportive environment where problem areas are explored and goals developed to help you get your life back on track. It's through this process and the therapeutic relationship that true personal growth, healing, and acceptance occurs. I embrace a genuine, compassionate approach coupled with the most effective, evidenced based interventions that are goal directed and solution focused.
Counseling is offered for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Life often forces us to address challenging situations. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, marital conflict, or a multitude of other personal issues, there are solutions that can help. Counseling offers you a supportive environment where problem areas are explored and goals developed to help you get your life back on track. It's through this process and the therapeutic relationship that true personal growth, healing, and acceptance occurs. I embrace a genuine, compassionate approach coupled with the most effective, evidenced based interventions that are goal directed and solution focused.
(615) 208-7223 View (615) 208-7223
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Deborah A Driggs
Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP, ACS, LADACII
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
I'm happily married with 4 beautiful children, from which I derive my greatest joys, challenges and experiences in life.
YOU CAN heal...be empowered...and move forward in your life! Experience a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere to explore your life challenges, to regain your voice, reestablish healthy direction and move forward toward healing and healthy living. I utilize an integrative approach to treatment and will work with you to customize a plan to positively impact your specific needs. As a Christian therapist, I value the therapeutic relationship and respectfully join you where you are in this present moment of your life. Through a holistic approach, we will focus on the whole self- mind, body, and spirit.
I'm happily married with 4 beautiful children, from which I derive my greatest joys, challenges and experiences in life.
YOU CAN heal...be empowered...and move forward in your life! Experience a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere to explore your life challenges, to regain your voice, reestablish healthy direction and move forward toward healing and healthy living. I utilize an integrative approach to treatment and will work with you to customize a plan to positively impact your specific needs. As a Christian therapist, I value the therapeutic relationship and respectfully join you where you are in this present moment of your life. Through a holistic approach, we will focus on the whole self- mind, body, and spirit.
(931) 486-8670 View (931) 486-8670
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Ellen K Slicker
Psychologist, PhD, HSP, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
A large part of my practice centers around working with families and helping parents of children who may be having behavior problems at home or at school and working with the children and adolescents themselves. I incorporate child-centered play therapy with young children as well as Adlerian and behavioral concepts with parents. I am a licensed psychologist with Health Service Provider in Psychology credential, a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and a retired MTSU professor after teaching in the Professional Counseling Program for 25+ years. In addition to helping families, I also work extensively with couples and individuals who may be experiencing a variety of problematic daily living situations.
A large part of my practice centers around working with families and helping parents of children who may be having behavior problems at home or at school and working with the children and adolescents themselves. I incorporate child-centered play therapy with young children as well as Adlerian and behavioral concepts with parents. I am a licensed psychologist with Health Service Provider in Psychology credential, a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and a retired MTSU professor after teaching in the Professional Counseling Program for 25+ years. In addition to helping families, I also work extensively with couples and individuals who may be experiencing a variety of problematic daily living situations.
(615) 763-4975 View (615) 763-4975
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Angie (Angelique) Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Whether you are looking for a safe place to vent, looking to make some changes, need some help for your child(ren), or just need some support, I'd like the opportunity to talk with you and see if I would be a good fit for what you are dealing with.
Life can be hard, and sometimes we need some extra help and support to get through those difficult times. Whether it's dealing with young children or teenagers, relationship or family issues, anxiety or depression, the challenges of college life or jobs, or the curve ball that life throws at us, it can be stressful to manage, and can be helpful to have someone outside of the situation to talk with.
Whether you are looking for a safe place to vent, looking to make some changes, need some help for your child(ren), or just need some support, I'd like the opportunity to talk with you and see if I would be a good fit for what you are dealing with.
Life can be hard, and sometimes we need some extra help and support to get through those difficult times. Whether it's dealing with young children or teenagers, relationship or family issues, anxiety or depression, the challenges of college life or jobs, or the curve ball that life throws at us, it can be stressful to manage, and can be helpful to have someone outside of the situation to talk with.
(615) 235-1628 View (615) 235-1628
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Jessica Ricalday
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
The children who need the most help often ask for it in the least loving ways - Russel Barlkey.
Do you find it challenging to connect with or support your child/teen? Is your child/teen struggling to adjust to a life transition? I am passionate about helping young people embrace their unique strengths, as they learn and develop the skills to overcome difficult life challenges. I believe everyone should feel connected and supported on their path to healing. I strive to create a safe space where clients can restore a sense of safety through connection.
The children who need the most help often ask for it in the least loving ways - Russel Barlkey.
Do you find it challenging to connect with or support your child/teen? Is your child/teen struggling to adjust to a life transition? I am passionate about helping young people embrace their unique strengths, as they learn and develop the skills to overcome difficult life challenges. I believe everyone should feel connected and supported on their path to healing. I strive to create a safe space where clients can restore a sense of safety through connection.
(615) 257-3246 View (615) 257-3246
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Murfreesboro, TN provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.

Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.

The best child therapists in Murfreesboro build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.