Divorce Therapists in Cookeville, TN

Mary Linkous LPC-MHSP is a professional counselor with over 15 years of agency counseling experience. Mary has experience with and enjoys working with adolescents, and adults in transition periods of life including divorce, empty nest, and career change. Mary also specializes in counseling for mental health and other service professionals encouraging personal wellness and work-life balance. Mary utilizes a practical, person-centered total wellness approach to counseling incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Care and trauma based therapy. Mary offers evening and weekend sessions.

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.

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 believe what is most effective in therapy is finding someone who makes you feel truly seen and heard. Finding one's voice is challenging enough, and going unheard or misunderstood can be incredibly lonely and can alter our perceptions of our lives, our futures, and ourselves. I enjoy supporting others in finding their voice and rediscovering who they are through each chapter they encounter in their lives. The therapy journey can be long and on-going but is worth every step of effort to reach the level of healing and confidence we all deserve.

“It’s only a passing thing this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines, it will shine out the clearer.” -J.R.R Tolkien. There are times in life where the road forward is unclear, and all you can do is take the first step. I want to create an open, affirming, and safe place for you to explore your path. There are going to be periods of struggle, loss, grief, joy, growth and celebration. Mental health work is not a destination but a journey created for and by you. I strongly believe in giving you the autonomy, dignity, and respect to make your own decision with a little guidance.

There comes a time when you realize that you need help. "Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase", MLK Jr. I believe no one wants to live in misery and the first step is asking for help. I believe in helping others to reaffirm their positivity and build on the ones that are struggles. My goal in therapy is for my clients to feel at ease and know they are not alone. To help them deal with the multitude of issues that sometimes can bring pain and help them on the path of healing.

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,

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

You’re sick and tired of feeling small, being walked all over, and not being heard. You’ve spent so much of your life focusing on what others needed from you that now you’re not sure what you need. You’re actually not even sure who you are outside of the roles you’ve used to define yourself for so long. What you are sure of, though, is that you’re ready to do things differently—to go in a direction that will make you feel content with your choices, bring more balance into your life, and help you have better relationships with your friends and family. Changing your life through therapy might not be easy, but it will be worth it.

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.

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.

Reaching out for help can be either the most normal thing you have ever done or it may feel uncomfortable, or even scary. I am hear to walk with you as you embark on a journey in what might be the most challenging time in your life. One of my goals is to offer hope and encouragement as we work together to cultivate a collaborative therapeutic relationship that promotes growth and healing.

Life's challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving us lost in the darkness. As a counselor, I see myself as a guide, walking with you as you navigate these difficulties. You are the expert of your own life, and my role is to empower you to find the strength within. Through a person-centered approach, we'll explore your experiences, working together to gain self-awareness and overcome obstacles.

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 approach therapy as a partnership of trust. I'm on this journey with you, meeting you wherever you are in your life’s journey, and helping you to find healing and self-worth in a safe and open environment. I offer you a commitment to unconditional acceptance and a warm and compassionate path to wholeness. I will help you gain insight to the barriers in creating healthy relationships, communication,empowerment, and find that inner peace you are looking for in your life. We will work together to identify new ways of navigating the challenges you face and perceptions that have proven to be ineffective in the past.