Therapists in Tennessee

I have extensive experience working with adults and adolescents, (age 14 and up) dealing with anxiety, depression, anger issues, family conflict and difficult life transitions. I also have extensive experience helping individuals work through past trauma and PTSD symptoms.

I am currently unable to take new clients. Seeing a counselor doesn't mean you are "crazy" or weak. We all have times in our lives when we feel stuck and need help in getting ourselves or our family out of the patterns that aren't working for us. I strive to provide a personal, comfortable experience for my clients where they can learn to utilize their own strengths to develop the life and relationships they want. I hope to help people gain a better understanding of how their thoughts and experiences are influencing their emotions and provide practical feedback to guide you towards the life you want.

As a Christian Psychotherapist, I offer a faith based practice which allows my clients' spirituality to be as much of the process as they would like. My formal education is in Clinical Psychology. My practicum work as well as two Post-Masters Internships were in Marital and Family Therapy. I have two professional practice licenses granted by the State of Tennessee Department of Health Related Boards. I am a Licensed Senior Psychological Examiner and a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation. I am also a Nationally Certified Counselor. I have been in practice for 30+ years.

Practicing kindness towards ourselves can be challenging, especially when there are countless voices and messages that tell us otherwise. I firmly believe that everyone deserves acceptance and compassion, regardless of their unique story. As your therapist, it would be my privilege to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing. Together, we can create a safe space where we can learn new skills and behaviors as we increase our skills and options for how we respond to all the chaos that life throws our way.

I am available to work with individuals experiencing distress, especially anxiety and depression, women with mood disorders surrounding infertility and pregnancy, infant loss, and miscarriage as well as couples with relational conflict. Contemporary life is full of loneliness, stress, trauma and many faces of grief. Whether it be through setting long or short term therapeutic goals, I can help you create a new spirit of resilience.

I am Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the states of New Mexico (LPCC), Pennsylvania (LPC), Colorado (LPC) and Tennessee (LPC-MHSP temp). Since 2016, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with mental health issues including trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and more. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders in adults and teens and work with individuals and families to foster feeling from disordered eating.

It takes tremendous courage to choose to walk through difficult places on the path towards healing, and it takes even more courage to invite a counselor to walk with you. I consider it an honor to join with my clients as they face the challenges in life, whether it be wounds from the past , struggles with managing mood and thoughts, issues with relational functioning, sexuality or unhealthy coping. I believe there is power in relationship and I consider it a joy to help clients learn how to better relate to themselves, others and the world around them.

Sometimes life gets hard and talking with someone is helpful. My approach to counseling is Salutogenic in nature and allows my clients to ground in their reality, explore their authentic self as well as find self-regulation through their personal competencies and experiences. We will partner together to help you formulate and understand this view of yourself through a holistic, person-centered approach.

“ I can't take much more. Something needs to change now." You're overwhelmed and unfulfilled. You're looking for relief from constant anxiety, panic, numbness, grief, relationship conflict, or self-criticism. It may have been a while since you felt "normal." You're ready to figure out what's wrong. You're ready to heal the parts of yourself that keep you stuck, grow into the person you've always known you could be, and connect with yourself and others in new and fulfilling ways. You feel like a supportive therapist could help.

Providing counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Connect has over 50 therapists including clinical interns, LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPC-MHSP, MMFT, LMFT, Senior Psychological Examiner, and PhD's. Our staff and specializations are diverse and we're confident we have a wonderful fit for your mental health needs. We look forward to serving you!

We all know that life can be tough, and it may feel as if your brain is working against you. Sometimes life’s challenges can make it difficult to engage in healthy coping skills and self love. This can often lead to struggles with feelings, thoughts or memories that can make you feel out of control. My stance in therapy is that you are the expert on yourself and your experience. My goal is to meet you where you are at, and to provide a safe space where we can work together to identify behaviors that are not serving you.

Our past does not have to define us, but our decisions about the future put each of us in the place of our highest potential for joy in living. This is not only true in our lives as individuals but in all of our relationships. The decisions we make have power to shape the life we want. Do you feel stuck in life? Is anger limiting your possibilities? Is grief overwhelming your thoughts? What kind of relationships do you want? With your spouse? With your children? With yourself? With your work? As a Life Coach/Counselor my goal is to accompany you on the journey toward the life you want and choose to lead. Your needs drive the process in a forward direction. My hope is to offer wisdom, guidance, accountability, insight and inspiration to keep you moving in the direction of your fullest potential. I seek to help each client find the clarity and strength to acknowledge the past, embrace the present and claim a new future of highest potential, possibility and hope, all in a confidential, non-judgmental setting.

Asking for help and deciding to begin therapy is a difficult decision, requiring courage and strength. I commend you on taking the first step toward feeling better, self-awareness, and personal growth. My goal is to empower clients to make positive changes in their emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical health. As clients learn to identify & reprocess their negative beliefs, they are able to make personal improvements in lifestyle choices & relationships. I aim to provide a physically and emotionally safe and caring environment for clients to engage in a interactive process to ultimately make the positive changes they wish for.

Derick is a graduate clinician pursuing a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. He graduated with a bachelor’s in Psychology and a minor in Applied Behavior Analysis from Troy University in 2020. He has a strong passion for counseling and works with individuals (16+), couples, families, and groups.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-MHSP) in the State of Tennessee, and am a National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC). I have worked with clients of all ages in a variety of settings and currently see clients ages 8 and up. My approach to counseling is client-centered and is tailored to the needs of each individual client, drawing on my knowledge and training in different modalities, including play therapy, art therapy, CBT, ACT and EMDR. When I am not working, I enjoy a rare quiet night at home with my family, but I spend most of my time these days driving one of my kids to their many events.

Challenging relationships, situations & illnesses shape and guide emotions, choices, & outlook. Having someone to listen and help you understand the bigger picture of your situation can ease the burden. Through the framework of Gods word, I can lead you in confronting and overcoming the roots of your challenges to encourage positive change which will enable healthier relationships with yourself, with God, & others. If your ready to begin walking a new path, reach out to arrange a complimentary 20 min consult. I look forward to meeting you!

Living with chronic pain can take over your life. You may have tried everything: every medication, every gadget and supplement, had every kind of test, and you've been to every kind of medical professional, but you still haven't found the answers you need. Based on recent neuroscience breakthroughs, there is a clinically-proven therapy to help with chronic pain called Pain Reprocessing Therapy, which is a system of psychological techniques that retrains the brain to interpret and respond accurately to signals from the body, breaking the cycle of chronic pain.

Coming to counseling can be a scary hurdle to cross. Here you are! I'm so proud of you already. Together, we can work on healing from trauma, processing grief and loss, building your relationship with your partner, or learning how to respond to others better. Compassion, patience, and kindness will always be present when you walk into my office. You will put in the work both at office and at home to continue to strive to be the best version of yourself that you can be.

In practice since 1987, I enjoy helping couples untangle their knots, improve their communication, resolve issues, rebuild trust, and restore closeness. I work with many couples who have been married for several years and now feel disconnected and unloved. I also work with many couples recovering from an affair. I counsel with couples going through separation as well as couples/individuals facing divorce. Being certified by Prepare-Enrich, I'm experienced in premarital and newlywed counseling. I'm also a Level 2 Gottman couples therapist.