Depression Therapists in Cookeville, TN
I have provided family counseling, individual therapy and dealt with attachment issues, grief, anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues.
"We think we listen but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know." Carl Rogers - Everyone at one time or another deals with sometimes more than they can handle and needs someone to really listen to them. I want to offer a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can be heard. My goal is to really understand and to help you through what you are facing. To help you reach your fullest potential and to increase your self-awareness. I want to create an environment where you can really discover who you are.
I have provided family counseling, individual therapy and dealt with attachment issues, grief, anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues.
"We think we listen but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know." Carl Rogers - Everyone at one time or another deals with sometimes more than they can handle and needs someone to really listen to them. I want to offer a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can be heard. My goal is to really understand and to help you through what you are facing. To help you reach your fullest potential and to increase your self-awareness. I want to create an environment where you can really discover who you are.
Hillary Locke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cookeville, TN 38501
I specialize in anxiety, depression, and childhood developmentally appropriate interventions.
You can book with me now by clinking on my website. I understand that it can be difficult to reach out for help. Are you having trouble being who you want to be in your relationships? Are you overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts and debilitating anxiety? Are you worried about the judgment of others? I am glad you made it here! I welcome you to take that first step and call. I provide a judgment free, inclusive, and nurturing environment. I am committed to helping my clients let go of shame and find healing.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, and childhood developmentally appropriate interventions.
You can book with me now by clinking on my website. I understand that it can be difficult to reach out for help. Are you having trouble being who you want to be in your relationships? Are you overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts and debilitating anxiety? Are you worried about the judgment of others? I am glad you made it here! I welcome you to take that first step and call. I provide a judgment free, inclusive, and nurturing environment. I am committed to helping my clients let go of shame and find healing.
I am a person-centered therapist committed to helping adults dealing with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma, as well as life issues such as marriage, divorce, parenthood, communication, and other life adjustments.
I believe that everybody has the potential for growth and healing!
I am a person-centered therapist committed to helping adults dealing with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma, as well as life issues such as marriage, divorce, parenthood, communication, and other life adjustments.
I believe that everybody has the potential for growth and healing!
Zachary Spoerl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cookeville, TN 38501 (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples, and families from a range of experiences, but find that most are dealing with some form of anxiety, depression, or shame-based symptoms. It can be very difficult to address these issues with others in our lives for a number of valid and practical reasons. As a therapist, I offer a safe, private, and nonjudgemental space for people to begin discussing and exploring these often uncomfortable parts of self, with the hope that more understanding will lead to a lessening of symptoms, as well as a clearer path forward.
I work with individuals, couples, and families from a range of experiences, but find that most are dealing with some form of anxiety, depression, or shame-based symptoms. It can be very difficult to address these issues with others in our lives for a number of valid and practical reasons. As a therapist, I offer a safe, private, and nonjudgemental space for people to begin discussing and exploring these often uncomfortable parts of self, with the hope that more understanding will lead to a lessening of symptoms, as well as a clearer path forward.
Tonya Stearns
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cookeville, TN 38501
I specialize in working with women surrounding anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and day-to-day issues that affect their lives.
What are you experiencing in your life right now? What would you like to experience instead? Perhaps you simply want to feel better and don't know where to start. Life is a journey and along the way, we encounter many wonderful things as well as many challenges. You may have gone through something in your past or perhaps you are experiencing something currently that is affecting multiple areas of your life. I am here to help you to process what is going on in your life and together we will work on strategies that will allow you to address whatever issues or situations affecting you.
I specialize in working with women surrounding anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and day-to-day issues that affect their lives.
What are you experiencing in your life right now? What would you like to experience instead? Perhaps you simply want to feel better and don't know where to start. Life is a journey and along the way, we encounter many wonderful things as well as many challenges. You may have gone through something in your past or perhaps you are experiencing something currently that is affecting multiple areas of your life. I am here to help you to process what is going on in your life and together we will work on strategies that will allow you to address whatever issues or situations affecting you.
Cody Dewayne York
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Cookeville, TN 38501
“Did you know that there are some seeds that cannot sprout unless they are first burned? Sometimes breaking is making. Even Iron can start again, and there are many things that can move through fire and find themselves much better for it afterward.” Kerrek, Critical Role. Sometimes we are confronted with difficult thoughts and experiences that can feel uncomfortable or impossible. I offer a relaxed environment to help you along that journey; be that depression or anxiety, life changes, grief or loss, mood disorders, etc. I strive to make sure I understand your place within in your story and want to help you get to your next chapter.
“Did you know that there are some seeds that cannot sprout unless they are first burned? Sometimes breaking is making. Even Iron can start again, and there are many things that can move through fire and find themselves much better for it afterward.” Kerrek, Critical Role. Sometimes we are confronted with difficult thoughts and experiences that can feel uncomfortable or impossible. I offer a relaxed environment to help you along that journey; be that depression or anxiety, life changes, grief or loss, mood disorders, etc. I strive to make sure I understand your place within in your story and want to help you get to your next chapter.
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,
Anne Loubier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCMHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Cookeville, TN 38501
I graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2014 with a Masters Degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology, and since then I have had experience working with all ages, including working in intense situations with the police department and hospitals in Chicago, IL. I practice an integrative approach focusing on the whole person, physically, mentally, and emotionally. I approach counseling using mindfulness techniques, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. I have had experience working with a wide variety of issues including Depression, Anxiety, crisis intervention, self-esteem, grief and loss, and PTSD.
I graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2014 with a Masters Degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology, and since then I have had experience working with all ages, including working in intense situations with the police department and hospitals in Chicago, IL. I practice an integrative approach focusing on the whole person, physically, mentally, and emotionally. I approach counseling using mindfulness techniques, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. I have had experience working with a wide variety of issues including Depression, Anxiety, crisis intervention, self-esteem, grief and loss, and PTSD.
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.
Myra Johnson Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cookeville, TN 38501 (Online Only)
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, stress and addiction are areas in which I specialize.
When it comes to healthcare, experience matters. Stressed about your marriage or partner? Anxious about your job? Teenagers being teenagers? Grieving over a loss? Tired of taking care of everyone but you? College student feeling overwhelmed? Going thru a transition? Medical issues? I can help.
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, stress and addiction are areas in which I specialize.
When it comes to healthcare, experience matters. Stressed about your marriage or partner? Anxious about your job? Teenagers being teenagers? Grieving over a loss? Tired of taking care of everyone but you? College student feeling overwhelmed? Going thru a transition? Medical issues? I can help.
Kim Stroud Hendrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 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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I specialize in somatic, trauma-informed modalities that address the root of your symptoms including chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and dissociation. I have a variety of experience including outpatient treatment with adults, residential inpatient therapy, and clinical work in foster care. I am also a trauma-informed yoga teacher which has deepened my understanding of the mind-body connection and processing stored trauma in the body. Through my experience, I have found a passion for empowering individuals to find and utilize their own strengths and internal resources to overcome life’s challenges and its impacts on their lives.
I specialize in somatic, trauma-informed modalities that address the root of your symptoms including chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and dissociation. I have a variety of experience including outpatient treatment with adults, residential inpatient therapy, and clinical work in foster care. I am also a trauma-informed yoga teacher which has deepened my understanding of the mind-body connection and processing stored trauma in the body. Through my experience, I have found a passion for empowering individuals to find and utilize their own strengths and internal resources to overcome life’s challenges and its impacts on their lives.
I have experience working with children and adults to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
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.
I have experience working with children and adults to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
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.
Caroline Horton
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP(T)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cookeville, TN 38501 (Online Only)
I have a sweet spot (experience + passion!) for helping women ages 16 + heal from anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
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. As a counselor, I can equip you with tools for getting out of your head or out of the “funk.” We can work together to move through your pain and to restore hope for your future. I also have a background in matters of spirituality and am happy to integrate faith into sessions if desired.
I have a sweet spot (experience + passion!) for helping women ages 16 + heal from anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
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. As a counselor, I can equip you with tools for getting out of your head or out of the “funk.” We can work together to move through your pain and to restore hope for your future. I also have a background in matters of spirituality and am happy to integrate faith into sessions if desired.
Christi Young Hassler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Cookeville, TN 38502
Some of the concerns I've worked with are anxiety, bipolar, depression, grief, substance abuse, mood disorders, co-occurring, trauma, and severe and persistent mental illnesses.
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.
Some of the concerns I've worked with are anxiety, bipolar, depression, grief, substance abuse, mood disorders, co-occurring, trauma, and severe and persistent mental illnesses.
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.
The clients who have reported best improvement from my style and experience have been folks dealing with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and issues pertaining to adolescent development, marriage, parenting, and sexuality.
Have you ever driven a fully-loaded 15-passenger van? As drivers in that situation, when we look in the rearview mirror, the only thing we can see is the passengers. We can't see outside. The side-view mirror offers minimal help. We have a HUGE blindspot. If we are in the left lane of the interstate and want to move to the right, the best thing to do is ask the "shotgun" rider to check. A counselor functions much like that: helping us check our blindspots.
The clients who have reported best improvement from my style and experience have been folks dealing with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and issues pertaining to adolescent development, marriage, parenting, and sexuality.
Have you ever driven a fully-loaded 15-passenger van? As drivers in that situation, when we look in the rearview mirror, the only thing we can see is the passengers. We can't see outside. The side-view mirror offers minimal help. We have a HUGE blindspot. If we are in the left lane of the interstate and want to move to the right, the best thing to do is ask the "shotgun" rider to check. A counselor functions much like that: helping us check our blindspots.
I have extensive knowledge and experience working with children, adults, and families with communication issues, developmental disorders, history of trauma, behavioral issues, relationship issues, issues dealing with thoughts of self-harm and/or suicide, anxiety, depression, life changes, mood disorders, and marital issues.
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” C.S.Lewis It starts with having someone there to listen; to you and your story. I provide a safe space to talk about the things that are hardest to talk about. For an adult that could be the grief of a loved one, the depression or anxiety that holds you back daily, or a confusing relationship that needs untangling. For a child it could mean talking about something scary that happened, exploring feelings of wanting to hurt themselves, or learning to talk to others in a way that they feel understood. Start the journey to healing today.
I have extensive knowledge and experience working with children, adults, and families with communication issues, developmental disorders, history of trauma, behavioral issues, relationship issues, issues dealing with thoughts of self-harm and/or suicide, anxiety, depression, life changes, mood disorders, and marital issues.
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” C.S.Lewis It starts with having someone there to listen; to you and your story. I provide a safe space to talk about the things that are hardest to talk about. For an adult that could be the grief of a loved one, the depression or anxiety that holds you back daily, or a confusing relationship that needs untangling. For a child it could mean talking about something scary that happened, exploring feelings of wanting to hurt themselves, or learning to talk to others in a way that they feel understood. Start the journey to healing today.
Carole Lovell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW, NBCCH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cookeville, TN 38501
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy all of my clients and have 25 years experience treating most mental or emotional disorder. I work primarily with adults. I am Certified in DBT, EMDR, and Clinical Hypnosis and personality testing. I am an Approved consultant and trainer in EMDR in TN, AL, GA, TX, KY, TX, VA, NH and Washington D. C. , I have developed a protocol for treating shame which is a result of Complex PTSD and other traumatic events including addictions, depression , anxiety and chronic pain. I treat chronic pain, relationship issues, parent education life coaching, critical incidents grief and loss, and anger management,
I enjoy all of my clients and have 25 years experience treating most mental or emotional disorder. I work primarily with adults. I am Certified in DBT, EMDR, and Clinical Hypnosis and personality testing. I am an Approved consultant and trainer in EMDR in TN, AL, GA, TX, KY, TX, VA, NH and Washington D. C. , I have developed a protocol for treating shame which is a result of Complex PTSD and other traumatic events including addictions, depression , anxiety and chronic pain. I treat chronic pain, relationship issues, parent education life coaching, critical incidents grief and loss, and anger management,
Beth Anderson Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCMHSP, NCC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Cookeville, TN 38501
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in grief and trauma support, but also work with clients with issues related to anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.
As a counselor and a fellow human, I have found that deepening our awareness of who we are and the struggles we face, within a supportive, safe relationship can help us navigate life’s obstacles in ways that we did not feel were possible on our own. In time, we learn how to nurture and come home to ourselves. Counseling can be an empowering gift to the self. My therapeutic orientation is trauma, grief, and somatic-informed. I offer creative, mindful, body-centered, and nature-inspired interventions within sessions as ways of tuning into ourselves, understanding our patterns, and cultivating a life we intentionally want to lead.
I specialize in grief and trauma support, but also work with clients with issues related to anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.
As a counselor and a fellow human, I have found that deepening our awareness of who we are and the struggles we face, within a supportive, safe relationship can help us navigate life’s obstacles in ways that we did not feel were possible on our own. In time, we learn how to nurture and come home to ourselves. Counseling can be an empowering gift to the self. My therapeutic orientation is trauma, grief, and somatic-informed. I offer creative, mindful, body-centered, and nature-inspired interventions within sessions as ways of tuning into ourselves, understanding our patterns, and cultivating a life we intentionally want to lead.
John Steven Ferraro
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cookeville, TN 38501
I work with those with anxiety/ depression issues, substance use disorders, co-curing use disorders, trauma, relational and marriage issues.
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.
I work with those with anxiety/ depression issues, substance use disorders, co-curing use disorders, trauma, relational and marriage issues.
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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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.