Christian Therapists in Cookeville, TN
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As a Christian and a professional I endeavor to provide professional counseling within a Christian worldview. As a therapist I try to be a good listener as well as someone who helps to clarify and provide input. I have been trained in a variety of counseling approaches but find that having a caring attitude and listening ear is beneficial to my clients.
As a Christian and a professional I endeavor to provide professional counseling within a Christian worldview. As a therapist I try to be a good listener as well as someone who helps to clarify and provide input. I have been trained in a variety of counseling approaches but find that having a caring attitude and listening ear is beneficial to my clients.
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I often work with clients who feel stuck because they've tried other forms of therapy that haven't gotten them the relief they were looking for or they didn't feel understood due to their Christian faith.
Are you ready to get unstuck from worry, obsessions, uncomfortable body sensations, traumatic memories, or shame? I believe a deeper level of healing is possible by getting to the root of the issue. I have 15 years of watching clients transform their lives, so I know it's possible for you too. Often talking alone will not get you there because your nervous system holds the keys to unlocking automatic responses. By making mind, emotion, and body connections together, we will work together to help you reach your goals. Looking to heal faster? Ask me about therapy retreat services.
I often work with clients who feel stuck because they've tried other forms of therapy that haven't gotten them the relief they were looking for or they didn't feel understood due to their Christian faith.
Are you ready to get unstuck from worry, obsessions, uncomfortable body sensations, traumatic memories, or shame? I believe a deeper level of healing is possible by getting to the root of the issue. I have 15 years of watching clients transform their lives, so I know it's possible for you too. Often talking alone will not get you there because your nervous system holds the keys to unlocking automatic responses. By making mind, emotion, and body connections together, we will work together to help you reach your goals. Looking to heal faster? Ask me about therapy retreat services.
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John Steven Ferraro
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cookeville, TN 38501
Hello, my name is John, been counseling for over 35 years, beside being licensed also have license to supervise counselor working for licensure. My focus has been developing evidenced based treatment, cognitive behavior, dialectical behavior therapy, positive therapy and EMDR with a Rogerian style.
Hello, my name is John, been counseling for over 35 years, beside being licensed also have license to supervise counselor working for licensure. My focus has been developing evidenced based treatment, cognitive behavior, dialectical behavior therapy, positive therapy and EMDR with a Rogerian style.
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H. David Chaney
Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Cookeville, TN 38501
Waitlist for new clients
My approach begins with listening to your concerns and questions. Hearing your desires and goals about how you would like to respond to the adversities of life and then introducing you to concepts and strategies designed to help you respond to life's problems more effectively. My approach may include spiritual resources but I never impose my values and aim to be respectful of yours.
My approach begins with listening to your concerns and questions. Hearing your desires and goals about how you would like to respond to the adversities of life and then introducing you to concepts and strategies designed to help you respond to life's problems more effectively. My approach may include spiritual resources but I never impose my values and aim to be respectful of yours.
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I am thrilled to introduce myself as a trauma-informed therapist, dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care to those in need. My approach is deeply rooted in the understanding that trauma can have a profound impact on an individual's mental, emotional, and physical well-being, and that healing requires a holistic and empathetic response. Throughout my career, I have worked with a diverse range of clients, each with their unique experiences, backgrounds, and needs. I have come to appreciate the importance of cultural humility, and I strive to create a safe and inclusive space for all.
I am thrilled to introduce myself as a trauma-informed therapist, dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care to those in need. My approach is deeply rooted in the understanding that trauma can have a profound impact on an individual's mental, emotional, and physical well-being, and that healing requires a holistic and empathetic response. Throughout my career, I have worked with a diverse range of clients, each with their unique experiences, backgrounds, and needs. I have come to appreciate the importance of cultural humility, and I strive to create a safe and inclusive space for all.
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Lori Lee Staton
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS, MA, tempLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cookeville, TN 38501
Tired of holding so much inside? Everyone goes through tough times and needs a safe space to talk. My style of practice enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I treat several mental health disorders and provide a peaceful & neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a caring, safe space without judgment, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan that helps you reach your goals.
Tired of holding so much inside? Everyone goes through tough times and needs a safe space to talk. My style of practice enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I treat several mental health disorders and provide a peaceful & neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a caring, safe space without judgment, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan that helps you reach your goals.
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I am a EMDR trained therapist who is enthusiastic about helping people attain goals for themselves and their primary relationships. We will set goals in the first session in order to provide clarity to the work based on what is important to you. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I see traditional, single parent, & blended families, understanding their differences.
I am a EMDR trained therapist who is enthusiastic about helping people attain goals for themselves and their primary relationships. We will set goals in the first session in order to provide clarity to the work based on what is important to you. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I see traditional, single parent, & blended families, understanding their differences.
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Brandi J Hampshire
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Cookeville, TN 38501 (Online Only)
My name is Brandi Hampshire. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Tennessee. I have 10 years experience working with adolescents and teens, alongside their parents. I also have two years experience working with adults in the correctional setting. I have worked with clients with a wide array of issues, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder, parenting issues, anger management, grief/loss, alcohol and drug issues, personality disorders, and life stressors. My counseling style is communicative and warm. I emphasize clients' strengths and life experiences,
My name is Brandi Hampshire. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Tennessee. I have 10 years experience working with adolescents and teens, alongside their parents. I also have two years experience working with adults in the correctional setting. I have worked with clients with a wide array of issues, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder, parenting issues, anger management, grief/loss, alcohol and drug issues, personality disorders, and life stressors. My counseling style is communicative and warm. I emphasize clients' strengths and life experiences,
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When life throws a curve, it becomes an imperative duty to respond with the right decision(s). While relationships can be difficult at times, it becomes significant for couples to speak the truth in love to each other. Speaking the truth brings honor to your communication, and honorable communication brings healing. While the path is narrow, it's still trustworthy. It brings reward. It brings healing. It brings trust. Trust the process. Working with you to find truth to set you free from addictions, most specifically pornography addictions.
When life throws a curve, it becomes an imperative duty to respond with the right decision(s). While relationships can be difficult at times, it becomes significant for couples to speak the truth in love to each other. Speaking the truth brings honor to your communication, and honorable communication brings healing. While the path is narrow, it's still trustworthy. It brings reward. It brings healing. It brings trust. Trust the process. Working with you to find truth to set you free from addictions, most specifically pornography addictions.
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Insight Counseling Centers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MDiv
Verified Verified
Cookeville, TN 38501
We support you in finding the therapist who's right for you! We offer a safe place to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, premarital counseling, grief and loss, spiritual abuse, trauma, and stress, among other concerns. We serve individuals, couples, and families of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. Whether you have been struggling with a particular issue for years or you just want to try to make your life a little better, we are here to help.
We support you in finding the therapist who's right for you! We offer a safe place to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, premarital counseling, grief and loss, spiritual abuse, trauma, and stress, among other concerns. We serve individuals, couples, and families of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. Whether you have been struggling with a particular issue for years or you just want to try to make your life a little better, we are here to help.
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Kim Stroud Hendrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cookeville, TN 38501
I am grateful that you are considering counseling and viewing my personal page. I have over 26 years of clinical experience working with people that have felt like you may be feeling. Are you are feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, or unfulfilled? Does the joy of life seem hard to achieve? Are you just existing and not living? There is hope through the process of counseling. Life can at times feel difficult, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. You are not alone; together we can find solutions. I would love the opportunity to work with you. I look forward to helping you get your first appointment scheduled.
I am grateful that you are considering counseling and viewing my personal page. I have over 26 years of clinical experience working with people that have felt like you may be feeling. Are you are feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, or unfulfilled? Does the joy of life seem hard to achieve? Are you just existing and not living? There is hope through the process of counseling. Life can at times feel difficult, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. You are not alone; together we can find solutions. I would love the opportunity to work with you. I look forward to helping you get your first appointment scheduled.
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Rachel Kemp at HeartWell Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Cookeville, TN 38501
I strive to ensure that my clients feel heard, and are able to reach the potential that they may or may not realize they have. HeartWell Counseling, LLC wants to pull our hearts out of the darkness of our wells and into our purpose.
I strive to ensure that my clients feel heard, and are able to reach the potential that they may or may not realize they have. HeartWell Counseling, LLC wants to pull our hearts out of the darkness of our wells and into our purpose.
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My practice is centered around helping women and children cope with difficult emotions and express themselves with confidence. When children experience big emotions, they usually do not know how to talk about them. Kids teach us so much about their inner world if we just watch them play. I am passionate about helping kids have a better understanding of their emotions, learn to regulate them, and support caregivers with strengthen their relationship with their child. I also aim to empower women to set boundaries, process emotions, and heal from traumatic events. I follow your pace and give you space to heal in your own time.
My practice is centered around helping women and children cope with difficult emotions and express themselves with confidence. When children experience big emotions, they usually do not know how to talk about them. Kids teach us so much about their inner world if we just watch them play. I am passionate about helping kids have a better understanding of their emotions, learn to regulate them, and support caregivers with strengthen their relationship with their child. I also aim to empower women to set boundaries, process emotions, and heal from traumatic events. I follow your pace and give you space to heal in your own time.
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Courtney Denise Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Cookeville, TN 38501 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Courtney Clark, and I am a licensed professional counselor. With over a decade of experience, I have had the privilege of helping individuals overcome various personal and emotional challenges.
Hello! My name is Courtney Clark, and I am a licensed professional counselor. With over a decade of experience, I have had the privilege of helping individuals overcome various personal and emotional challenges.
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Jared Fuson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Cookeville, TN 38501 (Online Only)
Jared is a master’s level therapist who is independently licensed in two states: Ohio (LPCC) & Tennessee (LPC-MHSP). He has 12 years of counseling experience in many different facets of behavioral health. Jared tailors your treatment plans to your current needs. Utilization of tele-therapy sessions with frequency discussed throughout the process: weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly options available. He accepts private pay options with a sliding to help make the process more convenient and more affordable. He understands that this process can be difficult and wants to make things as easy and comfortable for the client as possible.
Jared is a master’s level therapist who is independently licensed in two states: Ohio (LPCC) & Tennessee (LPC-MHSP). He has 12 years of counseling experience in many different facets of behavioral health. Jared tailors your treatment plans to your current needs. Utilization of tele-therapy sessions with frequency discussed throughout the process: weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly options available. He accepts private pay options with a sliding to help make the process more convenient and more affordable. He understands that this process can be difficult and wants to make things as easy and comfortable for the client as possible.
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Caroline Reed Horton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cookeville, TN 38501 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients! One of the most beautiful things about being human is our ability to change. Yet, from observation and personal experience, I know how easy it is to feel stuck in destructive thoughts and behaviors. The good news is that you do not have to remain in a pit; it is possible to live a more hopeful, healthful, and whole life. Counseling is designed to foster this kind of growth. I believe in the importance of addressing the mind, body, and spirit and am compassion-focused, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. It would be an honor to work with you.
Accepting new clients! One of the most beautiful things about being human is our ability to change. Yet, from observation and personal experience, I know how easy it is to feel stuck in destructive thoughts and behaviors. The good news is that you do not have to remain in a pit; it is possible to live a more hopeful, healthful, and whole life. Counseling is designed to foster this kind of growth. I believe in the importance of addressing the mind, body, and spirit and am compassion-focused, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. It would be an honor to work with you.
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Christi Young Hassler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Cookeville, TN 38502
I'm passionate about helping others become their best selves. At times one can feel weighed down by either their past or current situation. I love seeing others overcome life’s challenges to live life full. I'd love to help you too. I'd meet you where you are; then guide you, at your pace, to where you want to be.
I'm passionate about helping others become their best selves. At times one can feel weighed down by either their past or current situation. I love seeing others overcome life’s challenges to live life full. I'd love to help you too. I'd meet you where you are; then guide you, at your pace, to where you want to be.
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Jerri Cross
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPCMHSP, CPSII, NBCC
Verified Verified
Cookeville, TN 38501
Not accepting new clients
, LPC/MHSP, CPSII, NBCC is a member of the TN Licensed Professional Counselors Association, Board Certified Counselor by National Board of Certified Counselors, American Association of Christian Counselors, & a Certified Prevention Specialist II.
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow." Helen Keller ~~~ I believe all individuals desire joy, hope and happiness and often get so caught up in the difficulties in life, they lose hope in finding these things in their lives again. If in some small way, I can restore hope which leads an another individual to joy and happiness in their lives, then His purpose has been fulfilled. Every person has a plan and purpose in their lives and my desire is to help them reconnect with their plan and purpose.
, LPC/MHSP, CPSII, NBCC is a member of the TN Licensed Professional Counselors Association, Board Certified Counselor by National Board of Certified Counselors, American Association of Christian Counselors, & a Certified Prevention Specialist II.
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow." Helen Keller ~~~ I believe all individuals desire joy, hope and happiness and often get so caught up in the difficulties in life, they lose hope in finding these things in their lives again. If in some small way, I can restore hope which leads an another individual to joy and happiness in their lives, then His purpose has been fulfilled. Every person has a plan and purpose in their lives and my desire is to help them reconnect with their plan and purpose.
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Alyssa Thurman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCTemp
Verified Verified
Cookeville, TN 38501
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is to ask for help. We all come to therapy for various reasons. Whatever the reason, I would love to offer you the time and space to discover your own healing and wellness. While I welcome anyone into my office, I have a heart for children and families as well as post-partum mothers.
Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is to ask for help. We all come to therapy for various reasons. Whatever the reason, I would love to offer you the time and space to discover your own healing and wellness. While I welcome anyone into my office, I have a heart for children and families as well as post-partum mothers.
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Annette J Lynch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, ACS
Verified Verified
Cookeville, TN 38501
Not accepting new clients
I hold an MA in Educational Psychology specializing in Mental Health Counseling, and am licensed as an LPC, MHSP in Tennessee. I am also an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) for those taking a path toward LPC, MHSP. There are many different therapies, just as there are many different types of individual issues. Therefore, I work with many; however, I believe CBT, DBT, person-centered, and compassion-focused therapies are particularly helpful, especially for those struggling with grief, trauma, behavioral, and long-unaddressed issues.
I hold an MA in Educational Psychology specializing in Mental Health Counseling, and am licensed as an LPC, MHSP in Tennessee. I am also an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) for those taking a path toward LPC, MHSP. There are many different therapies, just as there are many different types of individual issues. Therefore, I work with many; however, I believe CBT, DBT, person-centered, and compassion-focused therapies are particularly helpful, especially for those struggling with grief, trauma, behavioral, and long-unaddressed issues.
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Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.