Family Therapy in Clarksville, TN

Are you struggling with anxiety, low self esteem, depression or relationship issues? Does life seem overwhelming to you? Emotional pain and stress can affect our lives in many ways, negatively contributing to our emotional, physical and spiritual health. I view each client as a unique person and develop the best therapeutic approach for their needs. My passion is to help individuals identify healthy coping skills and beliefs to deal with everyday life issues or past difficulties that impact their lives today.

I am excited to work with clients of any population. As a veteran, I have experience working with the military, substance abuse, PTSD, and anxiety. My current areas of interest include anxiety, depression, substance abuse, personality disorders, and family or couples therapy. I also have a particular passion for working with adolescents and young adults struggling with behavioral problems and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as working with issues of anger management.

Are you and your partner looking to enhance your relationship satisfaction or identify areas for improvement? Perhaps your relationship is facing new challenges, and you're seeking support. Look no further – I'm here for you. As a therapist specializing in couples and family dynamics, my goal is to help you both thrive together. Life throws curveballs, but I believe each day offers a fresh opportunity to bring out the best in yourselves and your relationship.

Before you can show up hard as a partner, parent, son, or daughter, you have to show up for yourself first. Ultimately the changes you wish to see in your life, starts with a commitment to embrace all of you. Together we will then do the inner work to help you reap the outward benefits.

I am practicing as an Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychoanalyst Candidate under the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute. Since 2003 my work experience includes a diverse range of trauma; military, sexual, childhood, domestic violence, as well as a variety of mental health and behavioral challenges. I have served in nursing homes, school systems, psychiatric hospital, Department of Defense in Child Adolescent Psychiatry Services, Adult Behavioral Health, and the Family Advocacy Program. I enjoy working with children, families, soldiers, and individuals to help them to reach their goals by overcoming the challenges that we all face.

Life circumstances and life changes can be difficult. I can help you figure out the things that are working and the things that need to change to get peace and joy. I want to help you reach your goals in life. Regardless of what the past has been or what the present is feeling like, I can help you move toward a future that will bring positive changes.

My specialization of practice includes trauma, and varied mental health issues. I seek to provide a safe, comfortable space for counseling where clients feel supported, heard and can be open to learn about themselves and embrace the journey of change. To better serve those I work with, I have begun to incorporate EMDR and Sand tray to address many issues in the therapeutic setting. I also have experience with use of CBT, TFCBT, DBT and will use the modality that best suits the need of the person I am working with. I tend to be solution focused in my approach but choose the best approach for each individual client.

I was born and raised in Newark, NJ. I attended Montclair State University for my first two years of undergrad in hopes of becoming a high school math teacher. Not until I served in the U.S. Military did I realize my strong desire to help people overcome their battles associated with mental health. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 2021 from the University of Arizona. I am completing my Master's of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University.

When life experiences happens we are often left feeling hurt, scared, lost, anxious, alone, hopeless, etc. Searching for relief may appear impossible or unforeseen beyond a person's suffering (emotional or mental), especially for children. I use a variety of approaches and techniques to help my clients (children and adolescents, teens, adults, individuals, couples, and family) gain relief through goal setting and learning new skills that makes their problem more manageable or no longer existent.

Are you ready for change? Are you tired of the ways things are going? Let's work together to create a plan, an action plan, of how we can get you to where you want to be. I work with children, teens, and adults who are dealing with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, trauma, parenting, behavioral issues, emotion regulation, grief, life transitions, anger, children in divorce / custody situations, and stress. I am a great fit for someone who is seeking a supportive, engaging, empowering, confidential, goal focused, and healing space.

I trust in individuals' ability to discover solutions for enhancing their lives, though some may benefit from guidance in uncovering these answers within themselves. My experience spans across various age groups and dynamics, including children, teenagers, adults, and couples. I specialize in aiding individuals dealing with trauma, relationship challenges, mental health disorders, and navigating life's stressors. Additionally, I have a background in supporting and working with members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Dr. Marilyn Davis, Psy.D., has a Doctor of Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a MA in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, both degrees from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Dr. Davis works with individuals (18 years and older), couples, and families. Dr. Davis's private practice is located in Clarksville, Tennessee and offers virtual Telehealth behavioral health visits for anyone who resides within the borders of the state of Tennessee.

Are you tired of feeling stuck and broken? Have you been through service-related stressful experiences, that you don’t talk about because others won’t understand and may look at you different? Amidst these circumstances, do you find yourself grappling with an internal battle of anger, being on-edge, nightmares, chronic pain, and feeling distant/detached from yourself and others? Maybe you’ve tried therapy, but it never went anywhere because no one seemed to get to the root of the problem. These are very common struggles for those who have experienced complex trauma, including service-related and line-of-duty stressful experiences.

Welcome to my profile! As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I'm dedicated to creating a supportive space where individuals and couples can explore their challenges, strengths, and dreams. My approach is rooted in warmth, empathy, and a deep commitment to non-judgmental support. I understand that each person and relationship is unique, deserving of tailored strategies and techniques. That's why I employ a diverse range of methods, drawing from evidence-based practices to help my clients achieve their goals.

There is time in our lives when we need direction, acceptance and relief from our trauma, anger, family and relationships issues. My goal as a clinician is to help clients identify their strengths and abilities through teaching them useful coping skills to deal with everyday life stressors.

Providing counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Connect has over 50 therapists including clinical interns, LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPC-MHSP, MMFT, LMFT, 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!

Dr. Aimee Vaughn, your next therapist, when you are ready to move past "how does that make you feel". In all seriousness, I get many clients who have tried the talk about it over and over to feel better method, but are looking to get to the deeper root of the problem and make change. I am the kind of therapist who will engage in conversations, provide caring and honest feedback, challenge you, keep it real, and always have a good sense of humor.

Shah Rukh Khan - "Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life." I assist individuals, couples, and families in navigating, processing, healing, & overcoming complex life changes, traumas, or specific challenges that impact their lives. I also work with individuals struggling with new or existing TBIs in addition to aiding individuals in finding their purpose in life after major life changes. I have a direct approach with clients which often expedites a client's progress. Specifically, I use CBT, DBT, PCT, Solution Focused Therapy, & Gottman Method to help clients reach their goals.

Ellie Mental Health in Clarksville, Tennessee isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.