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Dr. Jermeckia Sandefer (Dr. J)
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD (she, her)
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7 Endorsed
223 Dunbar Cave Road, Suite A, Clarksville, TN 37043
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Food. It should be nourishing, enjoyable, even celebratory. But for you, it's been a lifelong battleground. Disordered eating has you stuck in a cycle of restriction, guilt, and shame. You've tried it all – diets, willpower, maybe even a cupcake for breakfast (hey, no judgment). Yet, here you are again. Hi, I'm Dr. Jermeckia Sandefer, and I get it. Food used to be my battleground too. I specialize in helping individuals, like you, break free from the cycle of disordered eating. I've not only helped countless people, but I've also walked a similar path.
We'll ditch the dieting drama and focus on what truly matters: understanding your brain and building a healthy relationship with food. Forget willpower. We'll address the root causes – genetics, emotional triggers, societal pressures. We'll develop a plan that works for you, not some fad diet. Instead of guilt trips, let's focus on empowerment.
It's about making choices that nourish your body and mind, fostering a healthy relationship with food. Ready to finally end the food fight? Together, we can create peace with food.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Dr. Jermeckia Sandefer (Dr. J) now - (931) 263-1654
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Fees
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
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- Optum
- TRICARE
- UMR
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Dr. Jermeckia Sandefer (Dr. J)
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Amber Moyo (Tennessee / 4582) Dr. Jermeckia Sandefer (Dr. J)
- In Practice for 5 Years
- Degree/Diploma from University of the Cumberlands Doctor of Philosophy / 2024
- Attended Austin Peay State University , Master of Science , Graduated 2019
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Eating Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Suicidal Ideation
7 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Ellie Mental Health
223 Dunbar Cave Road
Suite A
Clarksville, TN 37043
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Dr. Jermeckia Sandefer (Dr. J)
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD