Christian Therapists in Madison, TN
We all go through difficult times. Sometimes we go through circumstances that put us in emotional crucibles that need to be nurtured, explored and worked through. Are you feeling overwhelmed or dominated by a circumstance in your life? Are you in a circumstance with your spouse or children that seems to be taking a lot of energy, consequently causing other areas in your life to be compromised? I specialize working with individuals and families in transition. I also have significant experience working with individuals that have issues with addictions, depression, anxiety, and spiritual conflict.
We all go through difficult times. Sometimes we go through circumstances that put us in emotional crucibles that need to be nurtured, explored and worked through. Are you feeling overwhelmed or dominated by a circumstance in your life? Are you in a circumstance with your spouse or children that seems to be taking a lot of energy, consequently causing other areas in your life to be compromised? I specialize working with individuals and families in transition. I also have significant experience working with individuals that have issues with addictions, depression, anxiety, and spiritual conflict.
At an early age most people are taught to be independent, strong, and self-sufficient. But, there are times in life when difficult situations can become overwhelming. During these difficult times in life some individuals do not realize that it is okay "Not to be Okay." Asking for help can be hard.
At an early age most people are taught to be independent, strong, and self-sufficient. But, there are times in life when difficult situations can become overwhelming. During these difficult times in life some individuals do not realize that it is okay "Not to be Okay." Asking for help can be hard.
We all have a superpower and it is to see the future; well at least we think we can see the future. Sometimes we get overwhelmed with "what if" and it prevents us from moving forward. What about sometimes losing memory of certain events or loss of ability to engage in the event. My goal is to assist those struggling with performance anxiety, mental blocks due to emotional distress and returning back to sports/life after injury. Through brain spotting, talk therapy, M.E.A.L. P.R.E.P framework and other therapeutic tools you will be able to implement and shift in order to move to the next play in your mental wellness.
We all have a superpower and it is to see the future; well at least we think we can see the future. Sometimes we get overwhelmed with "what if" and it prevents us from moving forward. What about sometimes losing memory of certain events or loss of ability to engage in the event. My goal is to assist those struggling with performance anxiety, mental blocks due to emotional distress and returning back to sports/life after injury. Through brain spotting, talk therapy, M.E.A.L. P.R.E.P framework and other therapeutic tools you will be able to implement and shift in order to move to the next play in your mental wellness.
Andy Melton
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Madison, TN 37115
Hello everyone! Thanks for taking time to read my profile. I help disconnected couples, restless entrepreneurs, and individuals stifled by anxiety and depression. When I entered this profession, I realized that everyone on the planet needs a safe place to go where they can be completely themselves...and say anything they care to say. At times we need to chat with someone who's not part of our family or friend circles, someone with the training and skills to navigate confusing thoughts, emotions, relationships, careers, and matters of faith.
Hello everyone! Thanks for taking time to read my profile. I help disconnected couples, restless entrepreneurs, and individuals stifled by anxiety and depression. When I entered this profession, I realized that everyone on the planet needs a safe place to go where they can be completely themselves...and say anything they care to say. At times we need to chat with someone who's not part of our family or friend circles, someone with the training and skills to navigate confusing thoughts, emotions, relationships, careers, and matters of faith.
I am a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional who specializes in treating trauma using EMDR with a background in marriage and family therapy. Additional EMDR training allows me to specifically help performers reach peak performance and work past mental blocks or "yips". Post-EMDR areas of growth may include identity formation, boundaries, and communication skills. Overall, I want my clients to be equipped to pursue a healthy, productive lifestyle. Using an integrative approach, I help clients increase self-efficacy by educating them on health practices they control that positively impact their mental wellbeing.
I am a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional who specializes in treating trauma using EMDR with a background in marriage and family therapy. Additional EMDR training allows me to specifically help performers reach peak performance and work past mental blocks or "yips". Post-EMDR areas of growth may include identity formation, boundaries, and communication skills. Overall, I want my clients to be equipped to pursue a healthy, productive lifestyle. Using an integrative approach, I help clients increase self-efficacy by educating them on health practices they control that positively impact their mental wellbeing.
Saturday Morning Appointments Available! Currently Accepting New Clients! My ideal client is someone who is searching for change and looking to build a life worth living! I believe that beauty can come from ashes, and no matter what your past may hold, it does not have to define your future possibilities.
Saturday Morning Appointments Available! Currently Accepting New Clients! My ideal client is someone who is searching for change and looking to build a life worth living! I believe that beauty can come from ashes, and no matter what your past may hold, it does not have to define your future possibilities.
Ben Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Madison, TN 37115
Many of my clients are young professionals who are seeking assistance managing emotions and dealing with change. This can involve: helping professionals navigate feelings of "imposture syndrome", understanding self apart from family, or assisting young professional manage feelings of stress, anxiety, or loneliness. Many clients like to involve their faith in session, while utilizing evidence based practices. I have experience working with many different age groups and backgrounds in many different settings. The majority of the people I serve include: Young Professionals, Men, and People of Faith.
Many of my clients are young professionals who are seeking assistance managing emotions and dealing with change. This can involve: helping professionals navigate feelings of "imposture syndrome", understanding self apart from family, or assisting young professional manage feelings of stress, anxiety, or loneliness. Many clients like to involve their faith in session, while utilizing evidence based practices. I have experience working with many different age groups and backgrounds in many different settings. The majority of the people I serve include: Young Professionals, Men, and People of Faith.
Donna Lynn Woodson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LAPSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, TN 37115
As a mental health professional, my responsibility is to provide mental health care and counseling services to those in need. A healthier well-being and brighter outlook are the goals for those I service. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults.
As a mental health professional, my responsibility is to provide mental health care and counseling services to those in need. A healthier well-being and brighter outlook are the goals for those I service. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults.
Give yourself permission to work on yourself. It's time for you to prioritize your mental health. This is your opportunity to take time to improve your mental and emotional well being. Many people are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, and stress as they attempt to adjust from the change in normalcy. Emotions and feelings are natural indicators that reflects what we are personally feeling. Here at Mindful Steps, we believe that therapy is a teamwork effort. Your Therapist will help you navigate through life’s obstacles, challenge maladaptive behaviors, and negative thought patterns that have kept you stuck.
Give yourself permission to work on yourself. It's time for you to prioritize your mental health. This is your opportunity to take time to improve your mental and emotional well being. Many people are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, and stress as they attempt to adjust from the change in normalcy. Emotions and feelings are natural indicators that reflects what we are personally feeling. Here at Mindful Steps, we believe that therapy is a teamwork effort. Your Therapist will help you navigate through life’s obstacles, challenge maladaptive behaviors, and negative thought patterns that have kept you stuck.
Jillian Locke
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPCMHSP, (T)
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Madison, TN 37115
Growth, depth, and hope can come when others walk alongside you- we are not meant to do this alone. My desire is to create this experience for those who are needing help because I know how valuable and necessary it is to have someone supporting you along the way. Through an intentional & collaborative relationship, I aim to be a tool and resource to help shine light where you are experiencing darkness by tailoring to your specific needs and goals.
Growth, depth, and hope can come when others walk alongside you- we are not meant to do this alone. My desire is to create this experience for those who are needing help because I know how valuable and necessary it is to have someone supporting you along the way. Through an intentional & collaborative relationship, I aim to be a tool and resource to help shine light where you are experiencing darkness by tailoring to your specific needs and goals.
After experiencing my own life-changing therapeutic journey, it is my greatest honor to hold space for others during theirs. I enjoy working with adults, teens, couples and families to facilitate healing from trauma, codependency, eating disorders, addiction, anxiety, intimacy issues, maladaptive coping skills, partner betrayal, low self-worth and life transitions.
After experiencing my own life-changing therapeutic journey, it is my greatest honor to hold space for others during theirs. I enjoy working with adults, teens, couples and families to facilitate healing from trauma, codependency, eating disorders, addiction, anxiety, intimacy issues, maladaptive coping skills, partner betrayal, low self-worth and life transitions.
At some point in life, most people find themselves in need of extra support. My goal as a therapist is to help create a warm inviting environment where my clients feel comfortable and welcomed. I offer a non-judgmental space to help process my clients struggles of life.
At some point in life, most people find themselves in need of extra support. My goal as a therapist is to help create a warm inviting environment where my clients feel comfortable and welcomed. I offer a non-judgmental space to help process my clients struggles of life.
Everyone has a different approach to life and therapy. I do my best to meet people where they are, and I want you to feel safe and comfortable to unburden yourself and share aspects of your life with me, so we can facilitate growth and healing for you. I have experience in crisis intervention, grief support, suicide survivor support, life transitions, and LGBT+. Coming from 22+ years’ experience in a massage therapy and yoga background, I am Culture inclusive, encourage feedback, and the best way for me to help you is by learning and listening to what you share with me. I aim to build trust, and I realize that takes time. BEST!
Everyone has a different approach to life and therapy. I do my best to meet people where they are, and I want you to feel safe and comfortable to unburden yourself and share aspects of your life with me, so we can facilitate growth and healing for you. I have experience in crisis intervention, grief support, suicide survivor support, life transitions, and LGBT+. Coming from 22+ years’ experience in a massage therapy and yoga background, I am Culture inclusive, encourage feedback, and the best way for me to help you is by learning and listening to what you share with me. I aim to build trust, and I realize that takes time. BEST!
Ashley Bearden Elmquist
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, TN 37116
A major thread in Ashley’s work has been care for families. Having worked in volunteer and professional capacities with children and families for more than 17 years and as a mother of three young children, Ashley has found herself with a deep care for helping people find their own healing to stop cycles of toxic stress. When children or teens feel out of control or parents feel overwhelmed, working through issues that require learning how to emotionally regulate (i.e. trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, ADD, or OCD) can lead to healing that improves one’s ability to securely connect in relationships.
A major thread in Ashley’s work has been care for families. Having worked in volunteer and professional capacities with children and families for more than 17 years and as a mother of three young children, Ashley has found herself with a deep care for helping people find their own healing to stop cycles of toxic stress. When children or teens feel out of control or parents feel overwhelmed, working through issues that require learning how to emotionally regulate (i.e. trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, ADD, or OCD) can lead to healing that improves one’s ability to securely connect in relationships.
Angela T. Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, TN 37115
If you are experiencing feelings of shock, anxiety, guilt, shame and depression, allow me to address these emotions with empathy and care. Life can be difficult to adjust to when changes take place around you that feel "out of your control". I can help you sort your thoughts and behaviors to regain stability in your life. I use a person-centered approach to build rapport and strengthen a therapeutic relationship during a time that is challenging to you and often times scary. Give me the opportunity to help minimize panic and distress.
If you are experiencing feelings of shock, anxiety, guilt, shame and depression, allow me to address these emotions with empathy and care. Life can be difficult to adjust to when changes take place around you that feel "out of your control". I can help you sort your thoughts and behaviors to regain stability in your life. I use a person-centered approach to build rapport and strengthen a therapeutic relationship during a time that is challenging to you and often times scary. Give me the opportunity to help minimize panic and distress.
Ben Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, LMFT
Verified Verified
Madison, TN 37115 (Online Only)
Couples come to me to heal from challenges such as infidelity, poor communication with spouse, and loss of intimacy. They seek to regain closeness with their significant others and rebuild their families. Some clients seek tools to help manage feelings of anxiety and depression individually. With over 30+years of experience I want to be helpful for you, your marriage, and your family. The majority of people I serve include: Couples, Veterans, and individuals dealing with feelings of anxiety and depression.
Couples come to me to heal from challenges such as infidelity, poor communication with spouse, and loss of intimacy. They seek to regain closeness with their significant others and rebuild their families. Some clients seek tools to help manage feelings of anxiety and depression individually. With over 30+years of experience I want to be helpful for you, your marriage, and your family. The majority of people I serve include: Couples, Veterans, and individuals dealing with feelings of anxiety and depression.
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Within each of us is an innate desire to be deeply known; to share our story; to be fully seen by another. It is in this achingly vulnerable space where we experience acceptance; belonging; intimate connection. When our lived experiences hold unaddressed narratives of neglect, abuse, abandonment, rigid intolerance or profound loss, the natural longing for connection can become distorted or overridden. What emerges from our understandable aversion to risk and rejection is the imperative to channel all our energy towards managing or keeping hidden the unacceptable parts of ourselves and our story. If this resonates, you are not alone.
Within each of us is an innate desire to be deeply known; to share our story; to be fully seen by another. It is in this achingly vulnerable space where we experience acceptance; belonging; intimate connection. When our lived experiences hold unaddressed narratives of neglect, abuse, abandonment, rigid intolerance or profound loss, the natural longing for connection can become distorted or overridden. What emerges from our understandable aversion to risk and rejection is the imperative to channel all our energy towards managing or keeping hidden the unacceptable parts of ourselves and our story. If this resonates, you are not alone.
Self-esteem issues? Over-achiever? Relationship problems? Difficult transitions? Everyone needs help navigating life sometimes. I encourage self-compassion and champion the idea that we can rewrite our stories at any age. Proactively taking steps toward who we want to become in future chapters is one of the best investments we can make in ourselves, and those we love. Whatever it is that you are facing right now, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Self-esteem issues? Over-achiever? Relationship problems? Difficult transitions? Everyone needs help navigating life sometimes. I encourage self-compassion and champion the idea that we can rewrite our stories at any age. Proactively taking steps toward who we want to become in future chapters is one of the best investments we can make in ourselves, and those we love. Whatever it is that you are facing right now, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Maureen Varghese
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC, MHSP(t)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37216
Negative stories, beliefs, and conflict can leave you feeling you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. These experiences may stem from years of ongoing challenges or from a recent event that’s created distress. Whatever it is, together we can work towards healing through exploring narratives that no longer serve you and by understanding and the parts of yourself that are conflicted. In session, we will focus on cultivating new ways of navigating through the complexities of life, which can create more rest, joy, and clarity. Therapy provides a unique space to explore these topics in your timing and with care.
Negative stories, beliefs, and conflict can leave you feeling you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. These experiences may stem from years of ongoing challenges or from a recent event that’s created distress. Whatever it is, together we can work towards healing through exploring narratives that no longer serve you and by understanding and the parts of yourself that are conflicted. In session, we will focus on cultivating new ways of navigating through the complexities of life, which can create more rest, joy, and clarity. Therapy provides a unique space to explore these topics in your timing and with care.
Ginger Lynn Abolins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MTS, LPC
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37216
Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Struggling with hurts from your past? Want to develop healthy ways to handle stress? I help clients find relief from anxiety, heal from past trauma, and experience freedom from unhealthy ways of coping. I want to help you discover the “life worth living” as you define it. I aim to support my clients in moving from “talking” about their struggles to an ability to build the skills and make choices to move through them.
Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Struggling with hurts from your past? Want to develop healthy ways to handle stress? I help clients find relief from anxiety, heal from past trauma, and experience freedom from unhealthy ways of coping. I want to help you discover the “life worth living” as you define it. I aim to support my clients in moving from “talking” about their struggles to an ability to build the skills and make choices to move through them.
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Christian Therapists
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.