Relationship Issues Therapists in Clarksville, TN

Do you often feel like something is wrong with you? Do you wonder why other people seem to be happy while you can’t be? Are you tormented by excessive worry and overthinking? Does being social and vulnerable even with people you trust terrify you? Life by itself can be hard. Instead of parties and parades, it’s often obstacles, infidelity, fighting, betrayal, moves, funerals, and divorces. But every day, people just like you, are starting therapy and finding many accessible paths to joy, peace of mind, and a grounding that is their birthright. Are you in need of this type of relief?

I offer you discretion, sensitivity, care, and integrity. We work together to improve your sense of well-being, stability, insight to choices, as well as develop the courage to achieve your life goals. If you do not have or want to use insurance, I offer "Life Coaching" at 70.00 per session with the same privacy and security of Telehealth.

Women's Therapy - You’re doing life and making it happen, it’s what you do. Being capable and persistent, even when it doesn’t always feel this way, is what has gotten you this far. But sometimes life throws a wrench in our plans and the weight of trying to balance it all can get really heavy. Things start to pile on top of one another and that ‘never-ending list’ somehow got even more 'never-ending'. Even the strong need some time to take a step back, breathe, and have someone be their support, their sounding board. It doesn't mean you aren't capable, it means you're recognizing we aren't meant to do it alone.

I see therapy as a collaborative process where I seek to understand you, your needs and your goals while offering new perspectives and teaching you new skills. I want to help you understand yourself more and find healing in relationships with others.

I understand that when you or your child are having a hard time, it affects the entire family and daily life. If you are the parent/guardian of a child who needs a therapist who will listen to your insight as their parent, or if you are a young adult struggling with family, school, work, or feelings of depression, anxiety or stress, you have come to the right place. Perhaps you don't feel like counseling has worked in the past and need a new approach to what you or your child is dealing with. Perhaps you are a looking for a counselor that will incorporate your faith. Whoever you are, you have come to the right place.

Imani Behavioral Health was started in May of 2018 as a way to serve the community with a multicultural team of professionals providing quality services through a multitude of therapeutic specialties. As the company grew and clientele increased; we began to realize the difficulty of finding a mental health agency that provides quality services to accommodate everyone’s various needs. Due to the growing needs of the community; we now have three offices with two in Clarksville (933 Tracy Lane suite D & 1725 Wilma Rudolph Suite 1) and one in Nashville (404 BNA Dr. Suite 200)!

I believe that each person is unique, I integrate therapy techniques that are personalized for each client. Combining tools from models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Narrative Therapy; Experiential Therapy; and Psychodrama Therapy. When I work with couples, we work towards developing a secure attachment and creating a lasting bond. With families, I integrate techniques based on the family's needs. I also have experience working with military personnel and their families. I am honored to accompany my clients on their journey to positive mental health. To learn more about me, check out my podcast called "Mentalhealth5"

I am Licensed as a Master Social Worker, Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. I found my niche in counseling in addiction and recovery. I know the struggle. The desire to change but nothing and no-one who understands the pain and cravings. You have been faithfully looking for help. Look no further because you have found the help you have prayed for. Spiritual and physical needs are addressed in a practical way to support you.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or anxious? Life can become unmanageable and stressful for anybody. Feelings of anxiety and depression can occur from time to time, but if these feelings become ongoing or are affecting your career, relationships or goals, then seeing a therapist is helpful, even life changing. Are you having insomnia, panic attacks, social anxiety or just feeling lost, these are all indications that you deserve some help. We go to a physician when physically ill, but do we take care of our mental health the same way? We are taught to stay strong, but sometimes strong, means finding the courage to ask for help.

I am a graduate of a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree. Helping others navigate through life's difficult times has always been a passion of mine. I am currently seeing clients in the office as well as telehealth. Ensuring my clients are comfortable and have a non judgmental, safe environment is of utmost importance to me. I understand exposing our deepest darkest secrets, fears, and struggles can be difficult. As a veteran, I have had the opportunity to work with individuals from all walks of life. Diversity is appreciated and respected.

I look for solutions. Sometimes the solution is a listening ear and processing difficult emotions or experiences. I also look for very practical solutions for couples such as communication techniques, division of household/work/and parenting tasks, and the big issues in relationships...money, sex, and in-laws or ex's. With individuals suffering with depression or anxiety I take a holistic approach; mind, body and spirit. Without simple changes in our bodies such as relaxation, exercise, and sleep our mind cannot connect. When we take care of the whole person there is a synergistic effect and the results are much greater.

Lionheart provides an environment that is non-judgmental, inviting, and laid back.. We are human with human emotions and experiences. We believe in being relatable, normalizing, and validating experiences, feelings, and situations. We understand the demands of life and recognize seeking help is hard at times and requires you to place trust in someone with your hurts, pains, and secrets. Lionheart wants you to know that our role is to make you feel safe and comfortable in a non-judgmental environment. My team is dedicated to being of services to you.

How do you want to feel when you’ve gotten what you need from therapy? More empowered? More fulfilled? Also, what do you need from me as your therapist? Strategies? Motivation? Hope? These are questions I tend to ask in some form in the first meeting & I know it takes alot just to book that first session. Some may minimize what they're going through or try to wait for the best time to start. Well, you’ve taken a step just now. I hope you’ll use that momentum to reach out.

The old saying goes, "The definition of insanity is trying the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." Whatever issue you're wrestling with, know you don't have to carry it alone. I take a grounded, authentic approach to therapy, and provide my clients with a nonjudgmental, welcoming space. I value each of my clients' individuality and uniqueness and aim to help them thrive. We work together to develop new solutions that will work for each individual to help them reach their goals.

Therapy is a safe space to spill the tea! No matter how supportive our friends, family, and partners are we can all hit a wall with sharing. We convince ourselves that we have overshared or over burdened them so we end up holding our thoughts, feelings, worries, shame, and pain inside. This is where therapy can help. Therapy provides a place to talk without judgement or fear. Therapy can also help learn important skills such as healthy communication and setting difficult boundaries. I am here to listen and to walk with you through the pain, healing, frustration, fear, etc.

Events in our lives can leave us feeling overwhelmed and lost. As my people say, “all errors are amendable” Do you feel depressed and anxious regarding your life or relationships? I am here to listen and help you get on track using a collaborative approach. Together, we can help you become the person you desire to be. My. Originating from a diverse culture, I bring a wealth of familiarity with various ethnicities, religious backgrounds, and sexual orientations that allows me to be open to seeing things from multiple perspectives. I use a variety of counseling approaches to tailor the approach to fit your needs.

Imagine you are constantly overthinking situations, worrying about the unknown, panicking in unfamiliar environments, or feeling judged by others? Are you feeling sad most of your day or not feeling like getting out of bed? Individual therapy can help you with understanding what is behind the way you are thinking and how it can influence your thought process. With a collaborative approach, you can talk about your fears and dreams and explore any life experiences in a non-judgmental way.

Is your child acting out and you aren't sure how to help? Is your teen becoming distant and moody, leaving you feeling it is nearly impossible to see eye to eye? Do you desperately want to put an end to harmful family patterns, sparing your children from hardships you have faced? Your child is your whole world, and when they aren’t happy, neither are you. It’s normal to want to fix everything for them, and also to have no idea how to. You may feel as if you have tried everything without success, feeling as if there is little hope that life will get better. You desperately need something to work so you can see your child happy again.

Whether you are responding to grief, depression, stress, trauma, or heartbreak, therapy can benefit you. My perception of psychotherapy is a journey of self-discovery requiring a collaborative effort between therapist and client. From my experience, it is important to curate a nonjudgmental safe space for clients to process and communicate their most vulnerable experiences and life journey thus far. I strive to meet clients ‘where they are’ in terms of their present situation and circumstances, and help clients move past their barriers and rediscover their purpose.