Depression Therapists in Arlington, TN
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I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults to support hope and healing during difficult times. I believe in meeting clients where they are and using a collaborative approach to ensure clients are able to progress towards their specific goals. I have experience working with clients who are experiencing a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma symptoms, relationship issues and various life transitions and stressors. I understand everyone’s needs are different and use a variety of evidence-based modalities to shape the therapeutic process to best meet the client’s needs.
I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults to support hope and healing during difficult times. I believe in meeting clients where they are and using a collaborative approach to ensure clients are able to progress towards their specific goals. I have experience working with clients who are experiencing a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma symptoms, relationship issues and various life transitions and stressors. I understand everyone’s needs are different and use a variety of evidence-based modalities to shape the therapeutic process to best meet the client’s needs.
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Aspiration Love & Prosperity
Pre-Licensed Professional, Temp, LPC, MHSP, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Arlington, TN 38002 (Online Only)
Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Trauma, I understand the importance of patience, empathy, perseverance, and compassion.
As life takes us all on an individualized journey, it is important to recognize the uniqueness of our personal paths. With 8+ years of experience working in the mental health field, I am here to assist you with evolving into a whole, healed, and healthy individual. Are you experiencing feelings of sadness, fear, anxiousness, loneliness, or just simply overwhelmed with the day-to-day life tasks? Well, I am here to let you know that you are not alone.
Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Trauma, I understand the importance of patience, empathy, perseverance, and compassion.
As life takes us all on an individualized journey, it is important to recognize the uniqueness of our personal paths. With 8+ years of experience working in the mental health field, I am here to assist you with evolving into a whole, healed, and healthy individual. Are you experiencing feelings of sadness, fear, anxiousness, loneliness, or just simply overwhelmed with the day-to-day life tasks? Well, I am here to let you know that you are not alone.
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Brittney Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arlington, TN 38002
I also use CBT, REBT, and motivational interviewing techniques to address issues such as depression and anxiety.
My passion is to help people recognize their inner strength so that they can reach their goals. I believe that by finding the intrinsic power that is within all of us we can experience renewed hope and motivation. I believe strongly in the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I work with clients to become aware of this connection and learn how to take control over their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the process. I hold my perinatal mental health certification and enjoy working with clients from the initial desire to start a family, and the challenges that might bring, through the postpartum period.
I also use CBT, REBT, and motivational interviewing techniques to address issues such as depression and anxiety.
My passion is to help people recognize their inner strength so that they can reach their goals. I believe that by finding the intrinsic power that is within all of us we can experience renewed hope and motivation. I believe strongly in the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I work with clients to become aware of this connection and learn how to take control over their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the process. I hold my perinatal mental health certification and enjoy working with clients from the initial desire to start a family, and the challenges that might bring, through the postpartum period.
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Dr. P. Tracy Crudup
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Arlington, TN 38002
Relationships and chronic health issues are unique areas that we attach deep emotions to. The emotion allows us to label our level of satisfaction. Its hard to be happy when you just had the same conversation with your mate again without resolution. Its hard to have hope when you are struggling to find the strength for another fertility treatment. Increased fatigue, depression and anxiety begin to take over. They impact your self esteem, increase guilt and resentment and make every day a battle. If relationships, life transitions or chronic health issues are hindering you then I can help you establish control of your life again.
Relationships and chronic health issues are unique areas that we attach deep emotions to. The emotion allows us to label our level of satisfaction. Its hard to be happy when you just had the same conversation with your mate again without resolution. Its hard to have hope when you are struggling to find the strength for another fertility treatment. Increased fatigue, depression and anxiety begin to take over. They impact your self esteem, increase guilt and resentment and make every day a battle. If relationships, life transitions or chronic health issues are hindering you then I can help you establish control of your life again.
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Anxiety, panic attacks, fears, anger, hyperactivity, shame, pain & bodily ailments, depression and shut-down often arise from unresolved trauma.
TRAUMA: An overwhelming experience that is too much, too fast. If too stressed or truly overwhelmed, our natural survival responses can be blocked. If unable to complete our body’s survival responses, trauma can occur and often symptoms emerge. We can feel stuck in the fear of flight, the anger of fight or the depression of freeze. As one who facilitates healing from emotional, spiritual, and physical pain and suffering, I am dedicated to working compassionately, non-judgmentally and collaboratively with you to become "unstuck" and find a greater sense of healing and wholeness.
Anxiety, panic attacks, fears, anger, hyperactivity, shame, pain & bodily ailments, depression and shut-down often arise from unresolved trauma.
TRAUMA: An overwhelming experience that is too much, too fast. If too stressed or truly overwhelmed, our natural survival responses can be blocked. If unable to complete our body’s survival responses, trauma can occur and often symptoms emerge. We can feel stuck in the fear of flight, the anger of fight or the depression of freeze. As one who facilitates healing from emotional, spiritual, and physical pain and suffering, I am dedicated to working compassionately, non-judgmentally and collaboratively with you to become "unstuck" and find a greater sense of healing and wholeness.
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Are you experiencing: Grief and loss? - Work stress? - Depression? - Anxiety? - Difficulty dealing with past traumas? - Complications working through life transitions?.
Life can get hard. We help you get unstuck. Given the last few years, we know that most people are experiencing challenges, but don’t always know where to go for help. We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat mood disorders, substance addictions, and pain management so you can live free. Let us guide you to finding your joy!
Are you experiencing: Grief and loss? - Work stress? - Depression? - Anxiety? - Difficulty dealing with past traumas? - Complications working through life transitions?.
Life can get hard. We help you get unstuck. Given the last few years, we know that most people are experiencing challenges, but don’t always know where to go for help. We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat mood disorders, substance addictions, and pain management so you can live free. Let us guide you to finding your joy!
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Dr. Mark Baldwin at LifeWorks Resources
Counselor, EdD, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arlington, TN 38002
At LifeWorks Resources we believe that we all need help staying focused on the correct direction. We hope to encourage and challenge one another. Christian Counseling is a unique service in that the values of the Counselor are revealed at the forefront, but what we are really interested in is where you are, your story, your strengths and struggles, and how we can help guide you through the process. We will be work with you to tailor the approaches to meet your needs and anyone can come for counseling regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or religion.
At LifeWorks Resources we believe that we all need help staying focused on the correct direction. We hope to encourage and challenge one another. Christian Counseling is a unique service in that the values of the Counselor are revealed at the forefront, but what we are really interested in is where you are, your story, your strengths and struggles, and how we can help guide you through the process. We will be work with you to tailor the approaches to meet your needs and anyone can come for counseling regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or religion.
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I'm passionate about working with individuals to navigate life's stressors and develop new mindsets that better align with their goals and that enable them to increase their overall wellbeing and quality of life. Seeking counseling can be scary, and often, people have been considering counseling for a while before taking the first step. My goal is to create a safe, accepting environment that encourages clients to be their authentic selves. I'm honored to walk this journey with you!
I'm passionate about working with individuals to navigate life's stressors and develop new mindsets that better align with their goals and that enable them to increase their overall wellbeing and quality of life. Seeking counseling can be scary, and often, people have been considering counseling for a while before taking the first step. My goal is to create a safe, accepting environment that encourages clients to be their authentic selves. I'm honored to walk this journey with you!
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Sharehan Ayesh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, LPCC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arlington, TN 38002 (Online Only)
I work well with clients whom are seeking to improve their quality of life. If there’s ever a moment where one maybe feeling a void, emptiness inside of them I assist and facilitate clients through rediscovery of self. The concept of being fully aware of oneself and how you see the world is crucial to identifying and upholding your personal values and standards. It’s when we neglect our standards of living do we find conflict or that internal battle. Most of the time this happens when a life stressor occurs. My ideal client is one whom is ready to move from victim to survivor.
I work well with clients whom are seeking to improve their quality of life. If there’s ever a moment where one maybe feeling a void, emptiness inside of them I assist and facilitate clients through rediscovery of self. The concept of being fully aware of oneself and how you see the world is crucial to identifying and upholding your personal values and standards. It’s when we neglect our standards of living do we find conflict or that internal battle. Most of the time this happens when a life stressor occurs. My ideal client is one whom is ready to move from victim to survivor.
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Misty B. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, TN 38002
Dear client: I am so glad you are taking the very difficult step to seek counseling! You are welcomed, accepted, valued, and respected in my office. It is a safe space where you can receive compassionate care. My technique involves companioning with clients to help them identify strengths, discover solutions, and emotionally heal.
Dear client: I am so glad you are taking the very difficult step to seek counseling! You are welcomed, accepted, valued, and respected in my office. It is a safe space where you can receive compassionate care. My technique involves companioning with clients to help them identify strengths, discover solutions, and emotionally heal.
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Light Bulb Counseling & Consulting: Janee' Winbush
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, TN 38002 (Online Only)
It takes courage to own your story and narrate it for the very first time. I enjoy helping clients make sense of their life stories. Let's discover how those narratives drive your current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We can collaboratively work to create new meanings for those old stories using components of cognitive-behavioral, timeline, attachment based, and narrative therapies. I am also trained in Level One Gottman therapy for marriage and couples' issues. I am here to support and empower you as you take those first steps towards change.
It takes courage to own your story and narrate it for the very first time. I enjoy helping clients make sense of their life stories. Let's discover how those narratives drive your current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We can collaboratively work to create new meanings for those old stories using components of cognitive-behavioral, timeline, attachment based, and narrative therapies. I am also trained in Level One Gottman therapy for marriage and couples' issues. I am here to support and empower you as you take those first steps towards change.
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Are you navigating difficult emotions? Have those emotions come up in the past? Are you open to the possibility of healing? I know how painful it can be to fully allow challenging feelings to be voiced. I can offer you the opportunity to build trust in yourself and your emotions in a safe, non-judgmental, supportive environment. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples seeking to free themselves of damaging patterns and feel confident in their ability to make choices that align with what they value most. I aim to maximize the benefits of each session with my sincere focus and commitment to deep understanding.
Are you navigating difficult emotions? Have those emotions come up in the past? Are you open to the possibility of healing? I know how painful it can be to fully allow challenging feelings to be voiced. I can offer you the opportunity to build trust in yourself and your emotions in a safe, non-judgmental, supportive environment. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples seeking to free themselves of damaging patterns and feel confident in their ability to make choices that align with what they value most. I aim to maximize the benefits of each session with my sincere focus and commitment to deep understanding.
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Common reasons people seek my help experience persistent sadness, worry, and fear which handicap their social and personal functioning. Ideally, I help people manage conflicts within their family structure, but often a person's family is not a source of support. I pay careful attention to ensuring people clinch ideal lifespan development milestones. My community also suffers from chronic stress at work and school. I can help adults, but also children and adolescents who traverse bullying and educational problems. My approach focuses on building healthy self-esteem when people lack confidence and promote their self-worth.
Common reasons people seek my help experience persistent sadness, worry, and fear which handicap their social and personal functioning. Ideally, I help people manage conflicts within their family structure, but often a person's family is not a source of support. I pay careful attention to ensuring people clinch ideal lifespan development milestones. My community also suffers from chronic stress at work and school. I can help adults, but also children and adolescents who traverse bullying and educational problems. My approach focuses on building healthy self-esteem when people lack confidence and promote their self-worth.
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Are you (or your child or adolescent) feeling irritable or tired? Are you having trouble sleeping, concentrating, or simply making it through each day? Perhaps those in your household are wrestling with feelings of anger, sadness, anxiety, or social isolation. First and foremost, you aren't alone. And believe it or not, what you or your family members are struggling with may be rooted in grief and loss, trauma, or even shame. Environmental stress, the death of a loved one, changes in physical health, divorce or relationship loss, and day-to-day life transitions can thrust anyone into an emotional and physical tailspin.
Are you (or your child or adolescent) feeling irritable or tired? Are you having trouble sleeping, concentrating, or simply making it through each day? Perhaps those in your household are wrestling with feelings of anger, sadness, anxiety, or social isolation. First and foremost, you aren't alone. And believe it or not, what you or your family members are struggling with may be rooted in grief and loss, trauma, or even shame. Environmental stress, the death of a loved one, changes in physical health, divorce or relationship loss, and day-to-day life transitions can thrust anyone into an emotional and physical tailspin.
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Aubrey Noble
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP, CCTP, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, TN 38002
Not accepting new clients
If you are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, major life change(s), relationship issues, grief, or other emotional concerns I am here to listen and help guide you. Major life events and trauma can negatively impact life if not addressed. A space to work through those experiences is needed; someone who can help make sense of things and give you the tools you need. If you want to work through past experiences so they no longer control your life, better understand yourself, make positive changes in your life, build better relationships, or just need someone to listen and offer hope and understanding please reach out
If you are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, major life change(s), relationship issues, grief, or other emotional concerns I am here to listen and help guide you. Major life events and trauma can negatively impact life if not addressed. A space to work through those experiences is needed; someone who can help make sense of things and give you the tools you need. If you want to work through past experiences so they no longer control your life, better understand yourself, make positive changes in your life, build better relationships, or just need someone to listen and offer hope and understanding please reach out
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I work well with clients whom are finding it difficult to move through life transitions due to symptoms of anxiety or depression. Sometimes, when facing numerous adversities, this can make sustaining responsibilities and values very difficult. If you are feeling like there is an unexplainable void that prevents you from expressing freely your authentic self, then I am the right therapist for you. I thrive in an environment that assists clients in rediscovery of self through increasing mindfulness, purpose of life, and clarifying values that ignite commitment towards self-transformation.
I work well with clients whom are finding it difficult to move through life transitions due to symptoms of anxiety or depression. Sometimes, when facing numerous adversities, this can make sustaining responsibilities and values very difficult. If you are feeling like there is an unexplainable void that prevents you from expressing freely your authentic self, then I am the right therapist for you. I thrive in an environment that assists clients in rediscovery of self through increasing mindfulness, purpose of life, and clarifying values that ignite commitment towards self-transformation.
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Jim Schlinsog
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeland, TN 38002
You're holding it together, so far. You hope others don’t realize how nervous or out of place you feel. Constantly tired and just getting through the day is hard. Instead of enjoying the life that comes from your hard work, you isolated yourself from family or look for comfort in the bottom of a bottle. You're restless, irritable, and tired of feeling like a failure and wondering what the hell is going on inside of you. You want real, meaningful change in your life and for your family. You just want to feel happy, but anxiety and depression keep you tied up in knots. It's time to be finished with that chapter and start a new one.
You're holding it together, so far. You hope others don’t realize how nervous or out of place you feel. Constantly tired and just getting through the day is hard. Instead of enjoying the life that comes from your hard work, you isolated yourself from family or look for comfort in the bottom of a bottle. You're restless, irritable, and tired of feeling like a failure and wondering what the hell is going on inside of you. You want real, meaningful change in your life and for your family. You just want to feel happy, but anxiety and depression keep you tied up in knots. It's time to be finished with that chapter and start a new one.
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Brittany Alyssa Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Lakeland, TN 38002 (Online Only)
Hello! My passion is helping people, and I count myself lucky to have the ability to show up to work every day and do what I love. I specialize in teen and young adult clientele. I have a wide range of experience in treating a variety of individuals, including those with depression, anxiety, disordered eating, trauma, substance use, and many others.
Hello! My passion is helping people, and I count myself lucky to have the ability to show up to work every day and do what I love. I specialize in teen and young adult clientele. I have a wide range of experience in treating a variety of individuals, including those with depression, anxiety, disordered eating, trauma, substance use, and many others.
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Keith B Fussell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, MHSP, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Lakeland, TN 38002
Waitlist for new clients
I have been a professional counselor and marriage and family therapist for 30 years. I am excited to sit down with couples, families and individuals and work to make problems better. I incorporate humor in my therapy. Things don't have to stay the same. Christian principles can be applied if desired. Couple and family communication is one of my specialties. Keith completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I also am an approved supervisor for candidates for the LPC-MHSP. Keith is also a National Certified Counselor and a Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marital & Family Therapy.
I have been a professional counselor and marriage and family therapist for 30 years. I am excited to sit down with couples, families and individuals and work to make problems better. I incorporate humor in my therapy. Things don't have to stay the same. Christian principles can be applied if desired. Couple and family communication is one of my specialties. Keith completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I also am an approved supervisor for candidates for the LPC-MHSP. Keith is also a National Certified Counselor and a Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marital & Family Therapy.
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Shelley Spence
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, RPT, NCC
Verified Verified
Lakeland, TN 38002 (Online Only)
I help parents meet the needs of their challenging children and teens. As a Play Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide therapy for children, teens, and young adults, and equip parents with strategic skills and techniques to help them go from merely surviving to thriving...all within a judgment -free environment. I offer online sessions, so you can get the help you need from the comfort of your home!
I help parents meet the needs of their challenging children and teens. As a Play Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide therapy for children, teens, and young adults, and equip parents with strategic skills and techniques to help them go from merely surviving to thriving...all within a judgment -free environment. I offer online sessions, so you can get the help you need from the comfort of your home!
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.