Family Therapy in Cleveland, TN
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Children, adolescents, and young adults who need someone to meet them where they’re at. I enjoy working with a variety of issues, including: anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief/loss, family conflict, and blended family acclimation.
Children, adolescents, and young adults who need someone to meet them where they’re at. I enjoy working with a variety of issues, including: anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief/loss, family conflict, and blended family acclimation.
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Alex Tucker
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADAC, CADC-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37323
I am passionate about seeing transformation in the lives of clients and family members struggling with addiction issues. Whether you are in the midst of this struggle, new to recovery, or working to establish healthy relationships with someone in an addictive lifestyle counseling can provide the tools to take back your life. Unraveling addictive cycles, creating boundaries, and establishing goals are all steps we will take together on the journey to your best self.
I am passionate about seeing transformation in the lives of clients and family members struggling with addiction issues. Whether you are in the midst of this struggle, new to recovery, or working to establish healthy relationships with someone in an addictive lifestyle counseling can provide the tools to take back your life. Unraveling addictive cycles, creating boundaries, and establishing goals are all steps we will take together on the journey to your best self.
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Hanna Marino
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AAMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37311
Whether you want to be seen alone, with your partner, or with your family, you have completed the first step toward self-care by wanting to make time to be seen.
Hello! I am so glad you're here! I work with LGBTQ+, Couples, Individuals & Families through a variety of life hardships. If you’re dealing with Trauma/PTSD, religious trauma, spirituality issues, communication, life transitions, conflict, sexual concerns, sexuality, anxiety, anger, teenage struggles, self-esteem/identity, or any other issues, you deserve a safe space to process through them. When you come to my office you will not simply get a trained professional, but a human who feels deeply with other humans. "Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be another human soul". - Carl Jung.
Whether you want to be seen alone, with your partner, or with your family, you have completed the first step toward self-care by wanting to make time to be seen.
Hello! I am so glad you're here! I work with LGBTQ+, Couples, Individuals & Families through a variety of life hardships. If you’re dealing with Trauma/PTSD, religious trauma, spirituality issues, communication, life transitions, conflict, sexual concerns, sexuality, anxiety, anger, teenage struggles, self-esteem/identity, or any other issues, you deserve a safe space to process through them. When you come to my office you will not simply get a trained professional, but a human who feels deeply with other humans. "Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be another human soul". - Carl Jung.
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Aptitude Behavioral Services, LLC
MEd, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Cleveland, TN 37312
Waitlist for new clients
I started Aptitude Behavioral Services, LLC to service school-age children in the East TN area. I love working with children through pre-teen ages and have also worked with a few higher-functioning teenagers. My typical day involves working with families that face challenges with behavior and working directly with children to decrease these behaviors while building skill deficits. I enjoy including family in my sessions and want to empower caregivers and family members so that they are equipped to handle behavioral challenges.
I started Aptitude Behavioral Services, LLC to service school-age children in the East TN area. I love working with children through pre-teen ages and have also worked with a few higher-functioning teenagers. My typical day involves working with families that face challenges with behavior and working directly with children to decrease these behaviors while building skill deficits. I enjoy including family in my sessions and want to empower caregivers and family members so that they are equipped to handle behavioral challenges.
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I can also provide mentorship to therapists seeking the Approved Supervisor status in Marriage and Family Therapy.
I work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, grief, family conflict, anger, life transitions, and marital issues. I enjoy working with clients who desire to have someone help them in navigating these issues and finding their own unique path to wholeness. I strive to create an environment of genuine acceptance that promotes a sense of safety and encouragement for personal and familial growth. I have had over four years of experience focused on working with younger adolescents and their families addressing conflict, behavior problems, and family relationship dynamics.
I can also provide mentorship to therapists seeking the Approved Supervisor status in Marriage and Family Therapy.
I work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, grief, family conflict, anger, life transitions, and marital issues. I enjoy working with clients who desire to have someone help them in navigating these issues and finding their own unique path to wholeness. I strive to create an environment of genuine acceptance that promotes a sense of safety and encouragement for personal and familial growth. I have had over four years of experience focused on working with younger adolescents and their families addressing conflict, behavior problems, and family relationship dynamics.
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While helping my clients process the emotions under the behaviors we see on the surface, I work to incorporate their largest source of support- their family.
It’s normal as a parent to feel overwhelmed or exhausted when your teen or child are hurting and working through life adjustments, problems at school, and other major changes. Children and teens communicate through their actions due to lack of understanding the emotions underneath. My passion is to help children and teenagers who are struggling to process their emotions and work through life’s difficulties by providing a safe and warm place for them to grow more in who they are.
While helping my clients process the emotions under the behaviors we see on the surface, I work to incorporate their largest source of support- their family.
It’s normal as a parent to feel overwhelmed or exhausted when your teen or child are hurting and working through life adjustments, problems at school, and other major changes. Children and teens communicate through their actions due to lack of understanding the emotions underneath. My passion is to help children and teenagers who are struggling to process their emotions and work through life’s difficulties by providing a safe and warm place for them to grow more in who they are.
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Heal and Hope Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MFT, LPC, CTMH, CCTP
Verified Verified
Cleveland, TN 37312
We are more than a business, we are a ministry to any who come to us in need for help. We have multiple counselors: Glyndora Condon MS MFT LPC CTMH, CCTP EMDRIA ACS: specializing in behavioral, relational (marriage, couple, children, friendships) emotional, trauma, anger, autism, domestic violence, life transitions, dissociative, addictions, and provides certified classes for DV, Anger, A&D, and Parenting; also Kelly Brownlow, MS SW, who specializes Family/Children/Adolescent and behavioral issues. Amanda Teague MSW, trauma and DID; Lakita Quarles, LME; Family, adolescents, A&D issues. Cierra Cannaly MFT-Child and adult, multi-issue
We are more than a business, we are a ministry to any who come to us in need for help. We have multiple counselors: Glyndora Condon MS MFT LPC CTMH, CCTP EMDRIA ACS: specializing in behavioral, relational (marriage, couple, children, friendships) emotional, trauma, anger, autism, domestic violence, life transitions, dissociative, addictions, and provides certified classes for DV, Anger, A&D, and Parenting; also Kelly Brownlow, MS SW, who specializes Family/Children/Adolescent and behavioral issues. Amanda Teague MSW, trauma and DID; Lakita Quarles, LME; Family, adolescents, A&D issues. Cierra Cannaly MFT-Child and adult, multi-issue
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Glyndora Spring Condon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MFT, LPC, CTMH, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37312
As a MFT, NCC, LPC, CCTP, I specialize with Marriage/ family issues, Social, Relational, Behavioral, A&D & Life Transitional issues.
I have been helping others: Special needs, Relational, Behavioral, A&D, Elderly, and Children as a C.N.A., Foster mother, Care giver, Activity Director, and as a Therapist during my adult life. I have 10 grandchildren, and 4 are special needs children. I have several years experience providing Couples/Marriage, Family, and Behavioral and Mental therapy; and am eclectic in my use of modalities. I am an author with Good News and multiple other psychology sites. Heal and Hope Counseling Services, LLC have 3-5 counselors of diverse backgrounds, cultures, languages, and specialties!!! We provide in office and Telehealth for our clients!
As a MFT, NCC, LPC, CCTP, I specialize with Marriage/ family issues, Social, Relational, Behavioral, A&D & Life Transitional issues.
I have been helping others: Special needs, Relational, Behavioral, A&D, Elderly, and Children as a C.N.A., Foster mother, Care giver, Activity Director, and as a Therapist during my adult life. I have 10 grandchildren, and 4 are special needs children. I have several years experience providing Couples/Marriage, Family, and Behavioral and Mental therapy; and am eclectic in my use of modalities. I am an author with Good News and multiple other psychology sites. Heal and Hope Counseling Services, LLC have 3-5 counselors of diverse backgrounds, cultures, languages, and specialties!!! We provide in office and Telehealth for our clients!
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as an AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor.
I have worked with children in different capacities throughout my life and have been in the mental health field for over 10 years providing therapy for children, individuals and families. I have worked with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, autism, relationship issues, trauma, self harm and much more. I believe that YOU are the expert in your life, however I know that at times it is helpful to be able to talk to someone else. I strive to empower, encourage and support each person that I work with. I enjoy meeting new people and working to help others create the life they truly desire to live.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as an AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor.
I have worked with children in different capacities throughout my life and have been in the mental health field for over 10 years providing therapy for children, individuals and families. I have worked with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, autism, relationship issues, trauma, self harm and much more. I believe that YOU are the expert in your life, however I know that at times it is helpful to be able to talk to someone else. I strive to empower, encourage and support each person that I work with. I enjoy meeting new people and working to help others create the life they truly desire to live.
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Lara Kate Todd
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFT-I
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37311
Waitlist for new clients
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I see people through the lens of their past, present, and future relationships with themselves and others.
Life brings so many challenges, and at times you can feel stuck and lost. You may be feeling stuck in your relationship, or you may be feeling overwhelmed with all the changes life has thrown at you. Therapy is a safe place to process your experiences and walk through your journey. I would be honored to work with you while you navigate these difficult situations and participate in your healing process. My goal as a therapist is for you to feel seen, heard, and understood. There is hope in your journey and you are not alone!
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I see people through the lens of their past, present, and future relationships with themselves and others.
Life brings so many challenges, and at times you can feel stuck and lost. You may be feeling stuck in your relationship, or you may be feeling overwhelmed with all the changes life has thrown at you. Therapy is a safe place to process your experiences and walk through your journey. I would be honored to work with you while you navigate these difficult situations and participate in your healing process. My goal as a therapist is for you to feel seen, heard, and understood. There is hope in your journey and you are not alone!
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Chloe Madewell
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFT-I, AAMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37312
Anxious, stressed, uneasy, afraid, agitated, out of control- The people I work with describe these feelings and more after months or years of being driven by anxiety in their thoughts, actions, and relationships. Anxiety is not the enemy, but it doesn’t deserve to be driving the car either. Therapy can empower you to take back the driver’s seat, and allow you to find a sense of freedom and comfort in your own mind and body. I love helping clients learn to overcome anxiety, and to navigate the relationship concerns and family issues which are often interwoven with anxiety.
Anxious, stressed, uneasy, afraid, agitated, out of control- The people I work with describe these feelings and more after months or years of being driven by anxiety in their thoughts, actions, and relationships. Anxiety is not the enemy, but it doesn’t deserve to be driving the car either. Therapy can empower you to take back the driver’s seat, and allow you to find a sense of freedom and comfort in your own mind and body. I love helping clients learn to overcome anxiety, and to navigate the relationship concerns and family issues which are often interwoven with anxiety.
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I am a Masters Level therapist with 17+ years experience. I work with older children through senior adults, marriage/ family/parenting issues, and mental health disorders, such as Depression and Anxiety. As a former teacher, I have a unique combination of experiences that contribute to my success in working with youth. When counseling school age children, I involve the client's entire environment (parents, teachers, etc.) to develop a comprehensive plan in treating the whole client. I am a member of the AACC.
I am a Masters Level therapist with 17+ years experience. I work with older children through senior adults, marriage/ family/parenting issues, and mental health disorders, such as Depression and Anxiety. As a former teacher, I have a unique combination of experiences that contribute to my success in working with youth. When counseling school age children, I involve the client's entire environment (parents, teachers, etc.) to develop a comprehensive plan in treating the whole client. I am a member of the AACC.
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Hannah Fraser
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFTI
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37312
Hello! I am a therapist that specializes in family therapy and therapy for children and teens ages 3-18. I also enjoy working with adults of all ages who are experiencing grief, anxiety, or tics. I believe that people are exceptionally resilient. However, there are times when circumstances become too overwhelming to bear alone. Children may have difficulty sharing their emotions verbally and will instead act out, causing stress in the family. My passion is creating a safe space for healing to occur. I work with children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, tics, autism (levels 1 and 2), trauma, grief, divorce, and more.
Hello! I am a therapist that specializes in family therapy and therapy for children and teens ages 3-18. I also enjoy working with adults of all ages who are experiencing grief, anxiety, or tics. I believe that people are exceptionally resilient. However, there are times when circumstances become too overwhelming to bear alone. Children may have difficulty sharing their emotions verbally and will instead act out, causing stress in the family. My passion is creating a safe space for healing to occur. I work with children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, tics, autism (levels 1 and 2), trauma, grief, divorce, and more.
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Collin Killough
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MFT-I
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37311
Hello! I am a marriage and family therapist who specializes in couples and teen-young adult individuals. I hope to provide you with a haven of safety and gentle support in your healing process. During our work together, my goal is to help you mend wounded relationships, develop healthy coping skills, and create a sense of stability in your life. For individual therapy, I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. For couples therapy, I specialize in working through communication, divorce, trauma, and infidelity. I prioritize creating a space of mutual trust and empathy as we process vulnerable topics together.
Hello! I am a marriage and family therapist who specializes in couples and teen-young adult individuals. I hope to provide you with a haven of safety and gentle support in your healing process. During our work together, my goal is to help you mend wounded relationships, develop healthy coping skills, and create a sense of stability in your life. For individual therapy, I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. For couples therapy, I specialize in working through communication, divorce, trauma, and infidelity. I prioritize creating a space of mutual trust and empathy as we process vulnerable topics together.
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Julie Ann Gardenhire
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, AAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37311
I offer couples’ therapy (pre-marital, communication, and infidelity), family therapy (children, adolescents, blended families, etc.
Life has bumps in the road, and the distress we feel often makes sense within the context of the circumstances we face. My goal, as a licensed marriage and family therapist, is to help individuals, couples, and families identify underlying factors contributing to distress, and to experience healing and peace amid life’s challenges.
I offer couples’ therapy (pre-marital, communication, and infidelity), family therapy (children, adolescents, blended families, etc.
Life has bumps in the road, and the distress we feel often makes sense within the context of the circumstances we face. My goal, as a licensed marriage and family therapist, is to help individuals, couples, and families identify underlying factors contributing to distress, and to experience healing and peace amid life’s challenges.
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Andrea is the co-founder & co-executive director of Solomon Family Solutions, a nonprofit child & family welfare agency. She is passionate about helping parents & children overcome & heal from abuse while navigating the court system. Andrea is a TN licensed professional counselor with a mental health services provider designation, a licensed CA Attorney and was a fellow at Family Violence Appellate Project (FVAP). Andrea is a doctoral candidate pursuing her PhD in Forensic Psychology with an emphasis in Victimology. Her dissertation focuses on biological fathers that murder their children during divorce & child custody disputes.
Andrea is the co-founder & co-executive director of Solomon Family Solutions, a nonprofit child & family welfare agency. She is passionate about helping parents & children overcome & heal from abuse while navigating the court system. Andrea is a TN licensed professional counselor with a mental health services provider designation, a licensed CA Attorney and was a fellow at Family Violence Appellate Project (FVAP). Andrea is a doctoral candidate pursuing her PhD in Forensic Psychology with an emphasis in Victimology. Her dissertation focuses on biological fathers that murder their children during divorce & child custody disputes.
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My personal life experiences in addiction and family conflict have allowed me to have great empathy with my clients, and I am passionate about helping others reach their desired goals.
Do you feel misunderstood? I have personally experienced and overcome addiction, marital failure, spiritual uncertainty, and feelings of hopelessness. I understand the fear and anxiety that come with seeing no way out, like you are alone in your despair. My goal is to guide the individual, couple, or family to function effectively. Together we can take steps to achieve what you once believed to be impossible.
My personal life experiences in addiction and family conflict have allowed me to have great empathy with my clients, and I am passionate about helping others reach their desired goals.
Do you feel misunderstood? I have personally experienced and overcome addiction, marital failure, spiritual uncertainty, and feelings of hopelessness. I understand the fear and anxiety that come with seeing no way out, like you are alone in your despair. My goal is to guide the individual, couple, or family to function effectively. Together we can take steps to achieve what you once believed to be impossible.
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Welcome! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern passionate about working with individuals and couples seeking healing, restoration, and stabilization from interpersonal and relational distress. Navigating various life challenges throughout adulthood can bring about anxiety and stress. For individuals who have endured dysfunctional relationships, these effects may feel overwhelming. Some might experience feeling stuck, directionless, confused, enraged, depressed, anxious, and ashamed. However, there is hope.
Welcome! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern passionate about working with individuals and couples seeking healing, restoration, and stabilization from interpersonal and relational distress. Navigating various life challenges throughout adulthood can bring about anxiety and stress. For individuals who have endured dysfunctional relationships, these effects may feel overwhelming. Some might experience feeling stuck, directionless, confused, enraged, depressed, anxious, and ashamed. However, there is hope.
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I practice Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT) and have been working for more than a decade to help young people learn that they are not alone and they are not powerless against hopelessness.
My ideal client is a child or young person who is struggling with depression and is trying everything they can to get better, or has tried hard for so long they're exhausted; a mother and/or father who love their child and want to see them recover from these issues they are experiencing. Or, perhaps, the conflict at home has gotten so difficult that you're looking for answers to find peace.
I practice Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT) and have been working for more than a decade to help young people learn that they are not alone and they are not powerless against hopelessness.
My ideal client is a child or young person who is struggling with depression and is trying everything they can to get better, or has tried hard for so long they're exhausted; a mother and/or father who love their child and want to see them recover from these issues they are experiencing. Or, perhaps, the conflict at home has gotten so difficult that you're looking for answers to find peace.
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Mike Waldrop
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT, MAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37311
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 30 years of experience of working in the counseling field. My desire is to help individuals, couples, and families in their pursuit of healthy emotional living. In those 30 years, I have had the opportunity to work in several settings- school, church, a psychiatric hospital, and an intensive outpatient program.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 30 years of experience of working in the counseling field. My desire is to help individuals, couples, and families in their pursuit of healthy emotional living. In those 30 years, I have had the opportunity to work in several settings- school, church, a psychiatric hospital, and an intensive outpatient program.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.