Career Counseling Therapists in Brentwood, TN
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Dr. Michael Lynn Gregg
Pre-Licensed Professional, DMin, MA, BCC
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
I utilize an insight-driven approach with individuals, couples, and families going through major and minor life transitions including career changes, educational pursuits, relationship issues, grief and loss, living with medical diagnoses, and retirement.
Many people desire a deeper understanding of their emotional lives. Often, childhood patterns can hinder our progress towards greater fulfillment and sense of purpose. We seek to understand our inner lives and gain deeper connections with others. As we search for greater meaning and belonging, we might get stuck in old feelings and fears that prevent us from moving forward. It is important to have a counselor to accompany each of us during the times of deep transition and change.
I utilize an insight-driven approach with individuals, couples, and families going through major and minor life transitions including career changes, educational pursuits, relationship issues, grief and loss, living with medical diagnoses, and retirement.
Many people desire a deeper understanding of their emotional lives. Often, childhood patterns can hinder our progress towards greater fulfillment and sense of purpose. We seek to understand our inner lives and gain deeper connections with others. As we search for greater meaning and belonging, we might get stuck in old feelings and fears that prevent us from moving forward. It is important to have a counselor to accompany each of us during the times of deep transition and change.
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The Know You Project is a career consulting service aimed at helping people discover more about who they are, how they're wired, their strength/passion areas, and what career path might be best suited for them. We work with clients in high school considering what do to once they graduate, young adults who aren't enjoying their current position, established professionals looking to make a change, as well as those looking to get back into the workforce after time away for any reason (ex. mothers returning to work). We offer both clarity on vision, as well as personalized job-hunt tools that make clients stand out during the search
The Know You Project is a career consulting service aimed at helping people discover more about who they are, how they're wired, their strength/passion areas, and what career path might be best suited for them. We work with clients in high school considering what do to once they graduate, young adults who aren't enjoying their current position, established professionals looking to make a change, as well as those looking to get back into the workforce after time away for any reason (ex. mothers returning to work). We offer both clarity on vision, as well as personalized job-hunt tools that make clients stand out during the search
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Have you felt overwhelmed by all the career options? Feeling stuck in your current career? You are not designed to spend your life feeling confused and uncertain about your career.
Do you feel confused about which career will fit you best? Do you feel overwhelmed managing life? Are you anxious about making a mistake that will cost you years of dissatisfaction? Are you struggling in a relationship and want solutions? These are common anxieties that I address in my practice.
Have you felt overwhelmed by all the career options? Feeling stuck in your current career? You are not designed to spend your life feeling confused and uncertain about your career.
Do you feel confused about which career will fit you best? Do you feel overwhelmed managing life? Are you anxious about making a mistake that will cost you years of dissatisfaction? Are you struggling in a relationship and want solutions? These are common anxieties that I address in my practice.
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Stacey Haslam
Marriage & Family Therapist, TLMFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027 (Online Only)
In a world where career demands overshadow personal fulfillment, you may find yourself at a crossroad. For the dedicated spouse of a high-powered executive, it’s about rediscovering identity beyond family life or rekindling a relationship overshadowed by a demanding career. For the high-achieving professional, it's the struggle to maintain a sense of well-being amid work pressures. It's about finding peace and fulfillment where they seem most elusive. You need a therapeutic perspective that not only comprehends the unique dynamics of your professional and personal life but also speaks the language of your daily experiences.
In a world where career demands overshadow personal fulfillment, you may find yourself at a crossroad. For the dedicated spouse of a high-powered executive, it’s about rediscovering identity beyond family life or rekindling a relationship overshadowed by a demanding career. For the high-achieving professional, it's the struggle to maintain a sense of well-being amid work pressures. It's about finding peace and fulfillment where they seem most elusive. You need a therapeutic perspective that not only comprehends the unique dynamics of your professional and personal life but also speaks the language of your daily experiences.
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Dr. Sue Ann T. Guy
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdD, MBA, MS, PreLPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
Accepting New Clients! Our career counseling and therapy services provide a safe, authentic, empathetic and respectful environment for you to process, heal, transform, rebuild and grow. While job satisfaction and career achievements motivate personal ambitions, today's workplaces still foster ample opportunities for your needs and goals to remain unmet. However, help for navigating employment and small business challenges is available! Listening to you - your voice, perceptions, beliefs and story - is critical for successful treatment. I engage. Expressions, emotions, gestures and behaviors are never unnoticed. I can help!
Accepting New Clients! Our career counseling and therapy services provide a safe, authentic, empathetic and respectful environment for you to process, heal, transform, rebuild and grow. While job satisfaction and career achievements motivate personal ambitions, today's workplaces still foster ample opportunities for your needs and goals to remain unmet. However, help for navigating employment and small business challenges is available! Listening to you - your voice, perceptions, beliefs and story - is critical for successful treatment. I engage. Expressions, emotions, gestures and behaviors are never unnoticed. I can help!
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Jacklyn Whiteheart Tate
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
You have an incredible purpose in this world; but, self esteem issues, anxiety, stress, and depression may be getting in the way. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed in the midst of big life changes, like pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum, weight loss, parenting, or even the grief of divorce. Or, maybe you’re in your 20’s, and career counseling, life coaching, or help navigating relationship issues could help you unlock and discern the next steps for your career and fulfilling relationships. Whatever you’re going through, you deserve to feel empowered and have a safe place to explore your own desires and next steps.
You have an incredible purpose in this world; but, self esteem issues, anxiety, stress, and depression may be getting in the way. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed in the midst of big life changes, like pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum, weight loss, parenting, or even the grief of divorce. Or, maybe you’re in your 20’s, and career counseling, life coaching, or help navigating relationship issues could help you unlock and discern the next steps for your career and fulfilling relationships. Whatever you’re going through, you deserve to feel empowered and have a safe place to explore your own desires and next steps.
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Jeffrey Jay Waller Jr.
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC-, MHSP, (temp)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
Do you struggle with self-esteem and anxiety? Do you have trauma in your past you are working through? My goal is to rebuild your confidence by healing your past. There is so much potential each of us leaves on the table, my goal is to help you tap into that. You must develop a healthy relationship with yourself and others to rediscover that joy in life. Ultimately, in our work together, you can become the best version of yourself and embrace who you truly are. Whether you are struggling with past trauma, self-esteem, anxiety, grief, depression, or a career choice, I believe we can find a solution together.
Do you struggle with self-esteem and anxiety? Do you have trauma in your past you are working through? My goal is to rebuild your confidence by healing your past. There is so much potential each of us leaves on the table, my goal is to help you tap into that. You must develop a healthy relationship with yourself and others to rediscover that joy in life. Ultimately, in our work together, you can become the best version of yourself and embrace who you truly are. Whether you are struggling with past trauma, self-esteem, anxiety, grief, depression, or a career choice, I believe we can find a solution together.
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It's our job.
I tend towards a systemic approach in my therapeutic practice, meaning I believe we all operate in some sort of system: marriage/family, identity/community, work/professional, I believe when there is a breakdown in one of our systems; we tend to struggle. We will identify where you're struggling & develop a plan to get you back to living your best life.
It's our job.
I tend towards a systemic approach in my therapeutic practice, meaning I believe we all operate in some sort of system: marriage/family, identity/community, work/professional, I believe when there is a breakdown in one of our systems; we tend to struggle. We will identify where you're struggling & develop a plan to get you back to living your best life.
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I have experience working with pre-marital & couples counseling, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, family-of-origin, spiritual concerns, self-esteem, career, & loneliness.
Life does the best it can to squeeze out every ounce of resilience we have in us. What do you do when you’ve come to the end of yourself? We aren’t wired to face the hurt, fear, and loneliness of life alone.
I have experience working with pre-marital & couples counseling, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, family-of-origin, spiritual concerns, self-esteem, career, & loneliness.
Life does the best it can to squeeze out every ounce of resilience we have in us. What do you do when you’ve come to the end of yourself? We aren’t wired to face the hurt, fear, and loneliness of life alone.
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I help people with personal growth, dealing with the stress in their lives, addressing relationship problems with their partner or family members, building self-esteem, grief/loss, career development, and workplace consultation.
I am a licensed counselor/coach and I help people achieve life balance and peace of mind. I help people with a wide variety of life stressors, transitions and challenges. I'll talk with you about what you'd like to get out of therapy or coaching, set goals, and individualize the best way to reach those goals.
I help people with personal growth, dealing with the stress in their lives, addressing relationship problems with their partner or family members, building self-esteem, grief/loss, career development, and workplace consultation.
I am a licensed counselor/coach and I help people achieve life balance and peace of mind. I help people with a wide variety of life stressors, transitions and challenges. I'll talk with you about what you'd like to get out of therapy or coaching, set goals, and individualize the best way to reach those goals.
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Since 1984, Brentwood Counseling Associates has been one of the most trusted group practices in the greater Nashville area. Our seasoned clinicians work with adults and children in individual therapy, as well as couples and families in relationship counseling. We treat depression, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, career issues, grief/loss, and any other life circumstance that’s getting in the way of happiness or performance. In addition, we also offer ADHD evaluation and treatment.
Since 1984, Brentwood Counseling Associates has been one of the most trusted group practices in the greater Nashville area. Our seasoned clinicians work with adults and children in individual therapy, as well as couples and families in relationship counseling. We treat depression, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, career issues, grief/loss, and any other life circumstance that’s getting in the way of happiness or performance. In addition, we also offer ADHD evaluation and treatment.
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I began my career working as an Inpatient Mental Health Therapist on an Inpatient Adolescent Unit.
I have a wide range of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and the geriatric population. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, life changes and family struggles. I use CBT and DBT and I also engage clients in motivational interviewing, solution-focused practices and strength-based approaches to increase satisfied living and meaningful change.
I began my career working as an Inpatient Mental Health Therapist on an Inpatient Adolescent Unit.
I have a wide range of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and the geriatric population. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, life changes and family struggles. I use CBT and DBT and I also engage clients in motivational interviewing, solution-focused practices and strength-based approaches to increase satisfied living and meaningful change.
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Susan Hyatt-Birnholz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
Sometimes life gives you more than you can manage and you need someone to talk to who can really listen without judgement, can empathize and give you the right tools to help you work your way through a crisis. I want to be that person for you. Whether you are going through a personal crisis, divorce/marital problems, you're single in dead-end relationships, you're a caregiver to a special needs child or dying elderly parent or you are a band or musician needing career counseling - we will walk through your journey together and create a healthier you.
Sometimes life gives you more than you can manage and you need someone to talk to who can really listen without judgement, can empathize and give you the right tools to help you work your way through a crisis. I want to be that person for you. Whether you are going through a personal crisis, divorce/marital problems, you're single in dead-end relationships, you're a caregiver to a special needs child or dying elderly parent or you are a band or musician needing career counseling - we will walk through your journey together and create a healthier you.
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Joe Chester
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
I see the person as existing in four identifiably separate ways - physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally - yet so intricately formed into a single being. I see mental and emotional difficulties stemming from factors including past and present, genetics and environment, and a person's own ability and motivation to change. My job is to assist in your awareness of yourself in all four areas, but especially to facilitate your mental and emotional growth. No one knows you better than you. I will never be the expert on you. I would be honored to serve you through the counseling venue.
I see the person as existing in four identifiably separate ways - physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally - yet so intricately formed into a single being. I see mental and emotional difficulties stemming from factors including past and present, genetics and environment, and a person's own ability and motivation to change. My job is to assist in your awareness of yourself in all four areas, but especially to facilitate your mental and emotional growth. No one knows you better than you. I will never be the expert on you. I would be honored to serve you through the counseling venue.
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Now accepting new clients! I am a counselor and life coach for adults, as well as an advocate working with schools on behalf of kids with special needs. I serve the communities of Franklin, Cool Springs and Brentwood TN. With an abundance of life experience, it is my hope to walk with you through life's challenges whether they be family related, relationships, marriage, career, child rearing, illness, divorce, grief or any combination of these. I also diagnose and treat ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bi-Polar, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, and other disorders.
Now accepting new clients! I am a counselor and life coach for adults, as well as an advocate working with schools on behalf of kids with special needs. I serve the communities of Franklin, Cool Springs and Brentwood TN. With an abundance of life experience, it is my hope to walk with you through life's challenges whether they be family related, relationships, marriage, career, child rearing, illness, divorce, grief or any combination of these. I also diagnose and treat ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bi-Polar, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, and other disorders.
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NOTICE: Teletherapy for all of Tennessee and Texas. In office for Texas only. I bring over 20 years of experience to my virtual personal and career counseling practice, offering you the opportunity to learn skills and maintain your progress. We are the same person at home that we are at work. I am able to diagnose and treat multiple mental health issues and help you create balance in your life. I approach our relationship by asking "if I helped you today, what would it look like?". More than "you talk, I listen", counseling with a purpose!
NOTICE: Teletherapy for all of Tennessee and Texas. In office for Texas only. I bring over 20 years of experience to my virtual personal and career counseling practice, offering you the opportunity to learn skills and maintain your progress. We are the same person at home that we are at work. I am able to diagnose and treat multiple mental health issues and help you create balance in your life. I approach our relationship by asking "if I helped you today, what would it look like?". More than "you talk, I listen", counseling with a purpose!
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Roy Woods
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, MHSP, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027 (Online Only)
Since embarking on my formal training in 2002, I have dedicated my career to supporting and guiding individuals, couples, and families through various challenges.
Embrace the transformative power of anxiety, worry, stress, uncertainty and fear by unlocking your true potential through the mastery of coping skills along with mental and behavioral reprogramming. All of the aforementioned are often misunderstood and stigmatized, yet with the proper guidance all can be a catalyst for growth and personal development. Instead of allowing these learned behaviors to control us, we have the power to harness its energy and transform it into a force for positive change. By doing so, we open ourselves up to a world of possibilities and unlock the limitless potential that resides within us.
Since embarking on my formal training in 2002, I have dedicated my career to supporting and guiding individuals, couples, and families through various challenges.
Embrace the transformative power of anxiety, worry, stress, uncertainty and fear by unlocking your true potential through the mastery of coping skills along with mental and behavioral reprogramming. All of the aforementioned are often misunderstood and stigmatized, yet with the proper guidance all can be a catalyst for growth and personal development. Instead of allowing these learned behaviors to control us, we have the power to harness its energy and transform it into a force for positive change. By doing so, we open ourselves up to a world of possibilities and unlock the limitless potential that resides within us.
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Stacey Shine
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Stacey Shine. Do you feel like you just aren't where you used to be in life? I like to work with clients to get them back to their best level of functioning. My goal in therapy is to essentially work myself out of a job. I want to empower you to tackle whatever obstacles you are facing. In time - you won't need me! Therapy with me is very personalized. I like to make it fit whoever my client is. Sometimes therapy is traditional talk therapy while other times it can include art or movement. I think each person has a unique set of needs and my goal is to try and meet those needs as best as I can.
Hello! My name is Stacey Shine. Do you feel like you just aren't where you used to be in life? I like to work with clients to get them back to their best level of functioning. My goal in therapy is to essentially work myself out of a job. I want to empower you to tackle whatever obstacles you are facing. In time - you won't need me! Therapy with me is very personalized. I like to make it fit whoever my client is. Sometimes therapy is traditional talk therapy while other times it can include art or movement. I think each person has a unique set of needs and my goal is to try and meet those needs as best as I can.
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Tammy Davis Snyder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027 (Online Only)
I specialize in providing therapy to adults and adolescents, who have experienced various types of challenges including traumas, sadness, career stressors, stages of life transitions, anxiety, relationship issues and many other struggles.
There are times life becomes difficult. Obstacles present themselves and you just need guidance on how to overcome or cope with them. Situations may cause you to feel as if there is a loss of control of your life. Generational challenges, including trauma, addictions, communication problems, and stress could cause a once balanced lifestyle become chaotic. Life happens and everyone needs an advocate. For those times I am there to help clients, move forward and maneuver life, family, career, and social interactions.
I specialize in providing therapy to adults and adolescents, who have experienced various types of challenges including traumas, sadness, career stressors, stages of life transitions, anxiety, relationship issues and many other struggles.
There are times life becomes difficult. Obstacles present themselves and you just need guidance on how to overcome or cope with them. Situations may cause you to feel as if there is a loss of control of your life. Generational challenges, including trauma, addictions, communication problems, and stress could cause a once balanced lifestyle become chaotic. Life happens and everyone needs an advocate. For those times I am there to help clients, move forward and maneuver life, family, career, and social interactions.
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Chad Douglas Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MPA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
I specialize in working with preadolescents, teens, men, and couples, informed by my own personal journey as a husband of 20 years and father of two sons, with 20 years prior career experience in business, nonprofit, and the creative arts.
Welcome! You came here today for a reason. Maybe that’s an individual struggle, a relational conflict, you find yourself stuck in a transition or season of life, or you’re simply searching for ways to balance it all. I will help you understand the “why” and figure out the “how” as together we'll navigate your unique challenges to achieve a life of peace, purpose, and authenticity. My approach is collaboratively tailored to fit you, integrating evidence-based tools that work. We will go at your pace, but I will challenge you when needed. Most of all, you will feel heard, understood, and respected in our time together.
I specialize in working with preadolescents, teens, men, and couples, informed by my own personal journey as a husband of 20 years and father of two sons, with 20 years prior career experience in business, nonprofit, and the creative arts.
Welcome! You came here today for a reason. Maybe that’s an individual struggle, a relational conflict, you find yourself stuck in a transition or season of life, or you’re simply searching for ways to balance it all. I will help you understand the “why” and figure out the “how” as together we'll navigate your unique challenges to achieve a life of peace, purpose, and authenticity. My approach is collaboratively tailored to fit you, integrating evidence-based tools that work. We will go at your pace, but I will challenge you when needed. Most of all, you will feel heard, understood, and respected in our time together.
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Career Counseling Therapists
How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.