Therapists for Teens in La Vergne, TN
Together we will find the right path, and right set of practical tools, to help you overcome obstacles and become your best self. After over a decade-and-a-half working in mental health, I am skilled in the latest, evidence-based therapies available (e.g., Relational Mindfulness and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy). But no single approach works for all people at all times and, remaining flexible, we will create a safe therapeutic environment with the best combination of techniques that works for you. So many different psychotherapies exist today because there is no one approach that works at all times.
Together we will find the right path, and right set of practical tools, to help you overcome obstacles and become your best self. After over a decade-and-a-half working in mental health, I am skilled in the latest, evidence-based therapies available (e.g., Relational Mindfulness and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy). But no single approach works for all people at all times and, remaining flexible, we will create a safe therapeutic environment with the best combination of techniques that works for you. So many different psychotherapies exist today because there is no one approach that works at all times.
From 1977 to the present Dr. Ward has maintained his own private psychology practice. As a component of his practice he provided consulting psychological services to the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (TRC) from 1981 to 2003. At TRC he conducted individual and group counseling for clients with a broad range of physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. He is a member of the Tennessee Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
From 1977 to the present Dr. Ward has maintained his own private psychology practice. As a component of his practice he provided consulting psychological services to the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (TRC) from 1981 to 2003. At TRC he conducted individual and group counseling for clients with a broad range of physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. He is a member of the Tennessee Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
Jessica Huddleston
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MCJ, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
La Vergne, TN 37086
Ms. Huddleston is licensed as a Certified Psychological Assistant, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider designation. She has a special interest in the logic and procedures of standardized testing accommodations. She is a graduate of the Vanderbilt Volunteer Advocacy Program with a focus on assisting children and families with IEP's and 504 plans.
Ms. Huddleston is licensed as a Certified Psychological Assistant, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider designation. She has a special interest in the logic and procedures of standardized testing accommodations. She is a graduate of the Vanderbilt Volunteer Advocacy Program with a focus on assisting children and families with IEP's and 504 plans.
I enjoy working with a variety of different people. I appreciate all the complexities of being human. Through a trusting and compassionate relationship there can be healing from many of life’s problems from childhood sexual abuse to recreating life after a divorce to recovering from an affair. Many of my clients both couples and individuals state their relationships and their life is better after therapy. They appreciate the time to pause and reflect. Sometimes they want to make changes or continue what is working.
I enjoy working with a variety of different people. I appreciate all the complexities of being human. Through a trusting and compassionate relationship there can be healing from many of life’s problems from childhood sexual abuse to recreating life after a divorce to recovering from an affair. Many of my clients both couples and individuals state their relationships and their life is better after therapy. They appreciate the time to pause and reflect. Sometimes they want to make changes or continue what is working.
I believe we are created for relationships, which is why having healthy relational dynamics among family, friends, coworkers, or other individuals is crucial to our well being. There are many obstacles we face in our daily lives. Some situations we can easily navigate, while others can be more challenging and cause us to question ourselves and our ability to persevere and overcome. Life is hard and we are not meant to do it alone. It is important to know that you are not alone in your situation and that there IS help and support for you.
I believe we are created for relationships, which is why having healthy relational dynamics among family, friends, coworkers, or other individuals is crucial to our well being. There are many obstacles we face in our daily lives. Some situations we can easily navigate, while others can be more challenging and cause us to question ourselves and our ability to persevere and overcome. Life is hard and we are not meant to do it alone. It is important to know that you are not alone in your situation and that there IS help and support for you.
Shatonya Crayton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Vergne, TN 37086
Unfortunately, I am not currently accepting any new clients at this time. "BE STRONG because things will get better. It may be stormy now, but it never lasts forever." Strength is something we all need help with at times. It is my goal to guide clients through stressful and difficult times in order to help them develop the skills and perspective necessary to manage the constant struggles life hands us all. Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Regret, Guilt, Shame and Addiction are things that can be coped with in order to move on.
Unfortunately, I am not currently accepting any new clients at this time. "BE STRONG because things will get better. It may be stormy now, but it never lasts forever." Strength is something we all need help with at times. It is my goal to guide clients through stressful and difficult times in order to help them develop the skills and perspective necessary to manage the constant struggles life hands us all. Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Regret, Guilt, Shame and Addiction are things that can be coped with in order to move on.
Jeff Devine
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, MHSP-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Vergne, TN 37086
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You're not alone. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a 25 years of experience, I'm here to guide you toward healing and growth. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health. We'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors together. Whether you're dealing with relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions, I'll work together with you to tailor evidence-based techniques to your unique needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You're not alone. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a 25 years of experience, I'm here to guide you toward healing and growth. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health. We'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors together. Whether you're dealing with relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions, I'll work together with you to tailor evidence-based techniques to your unique needs.
Specializing in multicultural issues, I provide compassionate support for teens, adults, and families facing life transitions and difficulties.
Are you someone who's navigating complex emotional challenges and identity issues? You might be dealing with anxiety, depression, or struggling to understand yourself and others. I work with individuals, couples, and families aged 13 and up, providing guidance and validation as they confront these issues. Overall, my ideal clients want to improve their mental health, deepen their self-understanding and relationships, and find peace and fulfillment. They seek a therapist who specializes in addressing their concerns with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and expertise.
Specializing in multicultural issues, I provide compassionate support for teens, adults, and families facing life transitions and difficulties.
Are you someone who's navigating complex emotional challenges and identity issues? You might be dealing with anxiety, depression, or struggling to understand yourself and others. I work with individuals, couples, and families aged 13 and up, providing guidance and validation as they confront these issues. Overall, my ideal clients want to improve their mental health, deepen their self-understanding and relationships, and find peace and fulfillment. They seek a therapist who specializes in addressing their concerns with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and expertise.
I am passionate about helping people find their path when they are faced with one of life’s challenges or turning points. In my practice, I provide a variety of counseling services for adults, teens and families. My focus is to help you grow on a personal, spiritual, and energetic level. My methods are fluid and utilize various interventions creating an opportunity for personal growth and positive change.
I am passionate about helping people find their path when they are faced with one of life’s challenges or turning points. In my practice, I provide a variety of counseling services for adults, teens and families. My focus is to help you grow on a personal, spiritual, and energetic level. My methods are fluid and utilize various interventions creating an opportunity for personal growth and positive change.
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Danielle Choate
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Antioch, TN 37013
Life can be difficult to navigate and there's no user manual. Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Do you have a child or teenager who is often mislabeled as a "bad kid"? Do you feel your plate is more than full? Are you struggling to manage it all at once? Life can feel overwhelming. You keep burying these feelings and telling yourself "I'm fine". You deserve time to slow down and focus on yourself.
Life can be difficult to navigate and there's no user manual. Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Do you have a child or teenager who is often mislabeled as a "bad kid"? Do you feel your plate is more than full? Are you struggling to manage it all at once? Life can feel overwhelming. You keep burying these feelings and telling yourself "I'm fine". You deserve time to slow down and focus on yourself.
Among many unique modalities, I am specially trained in topics surrounding marital, adolescent, family, men's issues, and spiritual and/or religious difficulties.
I am passionate about seeing people restored mentally, emotionally, and spiritually through compassionate and holistic care. I specializing in working with men, adolescents, and couples.
Among many unique modalities, I am specially trained in topics surrounding marital, adolescent, family, men's issues, and spiritual and/or religious difficulties.
I am passionate about seeing people restored mentally, emotionally, and spiritually through compassionate and holistic care. I specializing in working with men, adolescents, and couples.
I work with pre teens, teens, college students, or adults of any age trying to navigate life as a human.
You, your child, or teen may be struggling with regulating emotions, adjusting to transitions, or maintaining healthy relationships. You may not know what to do or who to trust. You want relief and coping skills. You are not alone.
I work with pre teens, teens, college students, or adults of any age trying to navigate life as a human.
You, your child, or teen may be struggling with regulating emotions, adjusting to transitions, or maintaining healthy relationships. You may not know what to do or who to trust. You want relief and coping skills. You are not alone.
My passion involves working with child and adolescent clients as well as young adult women to navigate a wide range of life’s challenges. Within my widespread background working in ABA Therapy, Foster Care, and now as a School Counselor I’ve gained a strong framework for working with clients of multiple backgrounds. I strive to make each client feel valued and accepted regardless of religious, racial, gender identity, or socioeconomic background.
My passion involves working with child and adolescent clients as well as young adult women to navigate a wide range of life’s challenges. Within my widespread background working in ABA Therapy, Foster Care, and now as a School Counselor I’ve gained a strong framework for working with clients of multiple backgrounds. I strive to make each client feel valued and accepted regardless of religious, racial, gender identity, or socioeconomic background.
We understand the importance of a relatable and post-modern approach to therapy by using models effective for adolescent and teenage girls, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and EMDR.
In today’s world, women and girls are faced with unimaginable stressors in everyday life — negative criticism from parents and friends about body image, anxiety and stress regarding world news, and difficulties relating to bullying, communication, and relationship difficulties on social media just to name a few. These everyday issues can trigger depression, anxiety, and trauma — not to mention exacerbate already present mental health issues such as mood disorders, eating disorders, or OCD. Our goal is to open up a conversation for women and girls to speak freely and openly about their mental heath in a space that supports women.
We understand the importance of a relatable and post-modern approach to therapy by using models effective for adolescent and teenage girls, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and EMDR.
In today’s world, women and girls are faced with unimaginable stressors in everyday life — negative criticism from parents and friends about body image, anxiety and stress regarding world news, and difficulties relating to bullying, communication, and relationship difficulties on social media just to name a few. These everyday issues can trigger depression, anxiety, and trauma — not to mention exacerbate already present mental health issues such as mood disorders, eating disorders, or OCD. Our goal is to open up a conversation for women and girls to speak freely and openly about their mental heath in a space that supports women.
Through child and adolescent centered therapy kids can process, understand and become more aware of their own ability to handle lifes ups and downs.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating children and adolescents. I have been working with children for over 20 years and truly enjoy seeing children move from timid and anxious to confident and self assured. I can help kids deal with divorce, death, abuse, anxiety and many other issues that affect children and adolescents. I will help them to be better at dealing with life as it comes to them and to be more assured when things get hard. I am a Consultant with EMDR which is trauma therapy. I also see adults for EMDR as well with children and adolescents.
Through child and adolescent centered therapy kids can process, understand and become more aware of their own ability to handle lifes ups and downs.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating children and adolescents. I have been working with children for over 20 years and truly enjoy seeing children move from timid and anxious to confident and self assured. I can help kids deal with divorce, death, abuse, anxiety and many other issues that affect children and adolescents. I will help them to be better at dealing with life as it comes to them and to be more assured when things get hard. I am a Consultant with EMDR which is trauma therapy. I also see adults for EMDR as well with children and adolescents.
Topics for counseling may include but are not limited to: Child & adolescent mental health issues, mindfulness, grief and loss, anger management/emotion regulation, bullying, social skills, school/academic issues, executive functioning, coping skills, behavioral issues, self-esteem, character education, resolving conflicts and stress management.
Heather Olson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed School Social Worker in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2003. She received her LCSW in 2007 and graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work in 2003. She has counseled children & adolescents with severe behavioral and emotional disorders and/or developmental disabilities, has been an adoption counselor, has counseled in the school setting 14+ years, has done medical social work in two large hospitals, and has been in private practice.
Topics for counseling may include but are not limited to: Child & adolescent mental health issues, mindfulness, grief and loss, anger management/emotion regulation, bullying, social skills, school/academic issues, executive functioning, coping skills, behavioral issues, self-esteem, character education, resolving conflicts and stress management.
Heather Olson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed School Social Worker in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2003. She received her LCSW in 2007 and graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work in 2003. She has counseled children & adolescents with severe behavioral and emotional disorders and/or developmental disabilities, has been an adoption counselor, has counseled in the school setting 14+ years, has done medical social work in two large hospitals, and has been in private practice.
Inspirational Life Coaching - Life Coach Counselor
MA, BS, CPLC, CHT
Verified Verified
Antioch, TN 37013
Hypnotherapy - Hypnosis can be a life changing event that allows you to achieve success when dealing with issues such as; Anxiety, phobias, depressions, stress, grief, insomnia, emotional trauma, weight loss, smoking, confidence building, habit cessations, eliminating fears, academic enhancement, relationship issues, pain management and children & teen empowerment.
Life Coaching - Do you have the life you want? Are you ready to make a meaningful change in your life? Inspirational Life Coaching helps individuals achieve their goals by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable goals. As your life coach and counselor, I will assist you with clarifying your goals, values purpose and vision so that your dreams become a reality.
Hypnotherapy - Hypnosis can be a life changing event that allows you to achieve success when dealing with issues such as; Anxiety, phobias, depressions, stress, grief, insomnia, emotional trauma, weight loss, smoking, confidence building, habit cessations, eliminating fears, academic enhancement, relationship issues, pain management and children & teen empowerment.
Life Coaching - Do you have the life you want? Are you ready to make a meaningful change in your life? Inspirational Life Coaching helps individuals achieve their goals by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable goals. As your life coach and counselor, I will assist you with clarifying your goals, values purpose and vision so that your dreams become a reality.
Does your child, teen or young adult (up to age 26) struggle to experience the best that life has to offer? As a parent do you have challenges that create overwhelm and distance between you and your child? As a young adult, are you at a loss for how to handle what life throws your way? HopeNation therapists offer hope and healing to children, teens, young adults and their families by empowering our clients to take charge of their lives. Proven interventions are used within a supportive and non-judgmental space that allows growth and transformation to take hold and flourish. You are not alone, reach out and connect today...
Does your child, teen or young adult (up to age 26) struggle to experience the best that life has to offer? As a parent do you have challenges that create overwhelm and distance between you and your child? As a young adult, are you at a loss for how to handle what life throws your way? HopeNation therapists offer hope and healing to children, teens, young adults and their families by empowering our clients to take charge of their lives. Proven interventions are used within a supportive and non-judgmental space that allows growth and transformation to take hold and flourish. You are not alone, reach out and connect today...
Meadow Alsobrook
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37217
I have a passion for helping individuals and couples work through conflict by providing hands on tools for daily challenges. I also have a desire to help those who struggle with addiction in all forms, not just substances. I offer trauma informed therapy for individuals who have endured complex trauma of all kinds including grief and loss. If you suffer from anxiety or depression I provide more than just “talk therapy” with Brainspotting. I have a background in the public school system in Nashville. I will see both adolescent or adult clients on a sliding scale, and I am in the process of getting paneled with Aetna, Cigna, and BCBS.
I have a passion for helping individuals and couples work through conflict by providing hands on tools for daily challenges. I also have a desire to help those who struggle with addiction in all forms, not just substances. I offer trauma informed therapy for individuals who have endured complex trauma of all kinds including grief and loss. If you suffer from anxiety or depression I provide more than just “talk therapy” with Brainspotting. I have a background in the public school system in Nashville. I will see both adolescent or adult clients on a sliding scale, and I am in the process of getting paneled with Aetna, Cigna, and BCBS.
Christina Confroy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37211
Are you an overwhelmed parent who doesn't need to add the role of counselor to your resume? You don't have to. Whether it's symptom relief, meaningful connection, healing, or coping skills you're looking for - you'll find it here! I have a warm, playful, and collaborative approach to working with K-12, and as a mom myself, I believe deeply in equipping caregivers right alongside the youth they love. This translates to supportive strategies that pair with the work your child/ adolescent does in session. Whether you're a parent in need or a parent with a child in need - I can help.
Are you an overwhelmed parent who doesn't need to add the role of counselor to your resume? You don't have to. Whether it's symptom relief, meaningful connection, healing, or coping skills you're looking for - you'll find it here! I have a warm, playful, and collaborative approach to working with K-12, and as a mom myself, I believe deeply in equipping caregivers right alongside the youth they love. This translates to supportive strategies that pair with the work your child/ adolescent does in session. Whether you're a parent in need or a parent with a child in need - I can help.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.