Anxiety Therapists in Memphis, TN
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Jessica Bush- Healing For The Soul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 38104 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, in a “funk,” lonely, or out-of-sorts? Do you feel you have to put on a face to show that you have it all together? Do you feel sadness or anxiety from past experiences or current events? Maybe it's hard even to pinpoint. It can be hard to ask for help, but coming here is a significant first step toward living a fuller, happier life. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a space where you can feel understood, supported, and empowered. I truly believe that effective therapy is grounded in a genuine and collaborative relationship between the client and therapist.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, in a “funk,” lonely, or out-of-sorts? Do you feel you have to put on a face to show that you have it all together? Do you feel sadness or anxiety from past experiences or current events? Maybe it's hard even to pinpoint. It can be hard to ask for help, but coming here is a significant first step toward living a fuller, happier life. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a space where you can feel understood, supported, and empowered. I truly believe that effective therapy is grounded in a genuine and collaborative relationship between the client and therapist.
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Improve You Therapy Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMHNCS
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 38135 (Online Only)
Clients that are dealing with depression and anxiety, family and relationship issues, and going through transitional periods in their life are my area of focus. I am also passionate about working with clients that want to improve their overall health and well being through nutrition and maintaining healthy lifestyles.
Clients that are dealing with depression and anxiety, family and relationship issues, and going through transitional periods in their life are my area of focus. I am also passionate about working with clients that want to improve their overall health and well being through nutrition and maintaining healthy lifestyles.
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Are you searching for healthier relationships and better communication? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, orthe residual effects of trauma? Do you feel overwhelmed? Inner Changes CounselingLLC is here to help you as you begin to make the changes needed to live your best life. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist ( TN, TX, IL) and a Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. I have over twenty years of experience in the Helping Profession, and I am passionate about helping people live up to their full potential. Contact me today to schedule your confidential telehealth session.
Are you searching for healthier relationships and better communication? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, orthe residual effects of trauma? Do you feel overwhelmed? Inner Changes CounselingLLC is here to help you as you begin to make the changes needed to live your best life. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist ( TN, TX, IL) and a Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. I have over twenty years of experience in the Helping Profession, and I am passionate about helping people live up to their full potential. Contact me today to schedule your confidential telehealth session.
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Andria Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, CET1, ICST
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38117
I specialize in adults who are looking to process through trauma including recovery from childhood sexual abuse as well as depression and anxiety in various stages.
Poet Maya Angelou wrote: "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you". Opening oneself is a courageous and vulnerable act and I want you to know that I will provide you a space to explore at your own pace, and a place to feel known, heard and accepted as you journey in your healing. As part of the process I help you identify and foster your strengths while allowing you to explore your personal path to healing. I utilize talk as well as expressive arts therapies to meet your unique needs and comfort level.
I specialize in adults who are looking to process through trauma including recovery from childhood sexual abuse as well as depression and anxiety in various stages.
Poet Maya Angelou wrote: "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you". Opening oneself is a courageous and vulnerable act and I want you to know that I will provide you a space to explore at your own pace, and a place to feel known, heard and accepted as you journey in your healing. As part of the process I help you identify and foster your strengths while allowing you to explore your personal path to healing. I utilize talk as well as expressive arts therapies to meet your unique needs and comfort level.
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Lauren Byrd Hansen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 38122 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel disconnected from your life? Are you tired of knowing what you “should” be doing to reach your potential, but you just can’t seem to follow through? Sometimes we get stuck and find ourselves having a hard time breaking free of set-backs, disappointments, or traumatic events. This can lead to a spiral that starts to affect our work, our relationships, and how we feel about ourselves. If you are feeling anxious, depressed, or just stretched in too many directions at once, it's time to do something--it's time to reclaim your life. Therapy is a safe place we can work together to do just that.
Do you feel disconnected from your life? Are you tired of knowing what you “should” be doing to reach your potential, but you just can’t seem to follow through? Sometimes we get stuck and find ourselves having a hard time breaking free of set-backs, disappointments, or traumatic events. This can lead to a spiral that starts to affect our work, our relationships, and how we feel about ourselves. If you are feeling anxious, depressed, or just stretched in too many directions at once, it's time to do something--it's time to reclaim your life. Therapy is a safe place we can work together to do just that.
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Valerie Ann McKinney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38109 (Online Only)
Valerie McKinney is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health Care Provider. She enjoys working with adults (18 and over) who are interested in addressing issues that are holding them back or hindering them from reaching their potential in any or all areas of their lives. She has experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief issues, forgiveness issues, and other life stressors.
Valerie McKinney is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health Care Provider. She enjoys working with adults (18 and over) who are interested in addressing issues that are holding them back or hindering them from reaching their potential in any or all areas of their lives. She has experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief issues, forgiveness issues, and other life stressors.
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Jason Holtgrewe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38119
I work with adults, teenagers, and pre-teens (10+) with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, abuse and trauma, relationship difficulties, and religious harm.
I seek to help my clients learn how to embrace vulnerability as a means to healing, become aware of their emotions and inner thoughts to connect with themselves and others, and trust that the love they deserve is the kind given without conditions.
I work with adults, teenagers, and pre-teens (10+) with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, abuse and trauma, relationship difficulties, and religious harm.
I seek to help my clients learn how to embrace vulnerability as a means to healing, become aware of their emotions and inner thoughts to connect with themselves and others, and trust that the love they deserve is the kind given without conditions.
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Ashley Leary
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38122 (Online Only)
Hello! I specialize in anxiety treatment while addressing related issues such as life transitions, depression, and relationships. I have over 10 years of experience in treating people of diverse demographics. I am passionate about helping my clients discover their strengths and empowering them to function in their truest and best selves. I find it an honor to be trusted with my client’s stories; stories that are often begging to be heard, understood, and touched with compassion.
Hello! I specialize in anxiety treatment while addressing related issues such as life transitions, depression, and relationships. I have over 10 years of experience in treating people of diverse demographics. I am passionate about helping my clients discover their strengths and empowering them to function in their truest and best selves. I find it an honor to be trusted with my client’s stories; stories that are often begging to be heard, understood, and touched with compassion.
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James Michael Piiparinen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 38134
There are times in our lives when nothing makes sense. There are moments when we struggle to manage what problems come our way, when we are depressed, anxious, or unsure about what to do. There are times when our emotions seem too big for us or conversely when our unhelpful thinking becomes a barrier to our lives. Having someone to talk to about these things and help us manage our days, to put in context that event we keep going over in our minds. What we want is to find peace and acceptance of the moment. This is where talking to someone can be helpful, an outside mind to put our thoughts and emotions in perspective.
There are times in our lives when nothing makes sense. There are moments when we struggle to manage what problems come our way, when we are depressed, anxious, or unsure about what to do. There are times when our emotions seem too big for us or conversely when our unhelpful thinking becomes a barrier to our lives. Having someone to talk to about these things and help us manage our days, to put in context that event we keep going over in our minds. What we want is to find peace and acceptance of the moment. This is where talking to someone can be helpful, an outside mind to put our thoughts and emotions in perspective.
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I use my training as a Clinical Psychologist along with humor, compassion and experiential knowledge. I work with adults who want to make life changes. Frequently, I work with people in crisis, addressing acute depression, panic or grief. We can't change the past but we can change self defeating patterns or relationships in the present. I also work with people who have suffered abuse to live as survivors, not victims.
I use my training as a Clinical Psychologist along with humor, compassion and experiential knowledge. I work with adults who want to make life changes. Frequently, I work with people in crisis, addressing acute depression, panic or grief. We can't change the past but we can change self defeating patterns or relationships in the present. I also work with people who have suffered abuse to live as survivors, not victims.
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Tiarra Faulkner
Counselor, LCPC, LPCMHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38138 (Online Only)
Are you feeling depressed, hopeless, or not sure how to work through some past hurts and traumas you may have experienced? Are you dealing with anxiety in your relationships or not sure how to uncover your own identity? If so, I would love to help you. I have extensive experience in working with trauma, relationship trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Everyone has a story that has defined their life up until this moment. It is my commitment to help you feel empowered to be the author of your own story.
Are you feeling depressed, hopeless, or not sure how to work through some past hurts and traumas you may have experienced? Are you dealing with anxiety in your relationships or not sure how to uncover your own identity? If so, I would love to help you. I have extensive experience in working with trauma, relationship trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Everyone has a story that has defined their life up until this moment. It is my commitment to help you feel empowered to be the author of your own story.
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Holly Wade
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDWF
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 38104 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Would you like to find a way to recognize the positive things in your life and enjoy them without self doubt and anxiety? Are you in recovery from abuse or another traumatic event? Many people lose hope without realizing there are effective treatments to reduce reactivity and learn to walk through difficult times with grace. All of the Brené Brown, LMSW, PhD treatment models (The Daring Way, Rising Strong and Gifts of Imperfection) help you recognize your authenticity and gain skills to move through life with purpose and grace. EMDR can also help ease past trauma's and allow you to thrive despite difficult past experiences.
Would you like to find a way to recognize the positive things in your life and enjoy them without self doubt and anxiety? Are you in recovery from abuse or another traumatic event? Many people lose hope without realizing there are effective treatments to reduce reactivity and learn to walk through difficult times with grace. All of the Brené Brown, LMSW, PhD treatment models (The Daring Way, Rising Strong and Gifts of Imperfection) help you recognize your authenticity and gain skills to move through life with purpose and grace. EMDR can also help ease past trauma's and allow you to thrive despite difficult past experiences.
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Esteem Counseling and Wellness Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 38125
Do you consider yourself a high achiever or go-getter, but recently find yourself feeling stuck in a rut or unable to keep up with life’s pace lately? Are there times when you know you should stand up for yourself, but worry more often how it will affect other people? Well, you are not alone. Adjustments can be hard, and they can draw attention to underlying anxiety, depression and even trauma.
Do you consider yourself a high achiever or go-getter, but recently find yourself feeling stuck in a rut or unable to keep up with life’s pace lately? Are there times when you know you should stand up for yourself, but worry more often how it will affect other people? Well, you are not alone. Adjustments can be hard, and they can draw attention to underlying anxiety, depression and even trauma.
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It is also used to address individual issues such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and to repair family bonds.
Many experiences in life can motivate us to look for support―a difficult current or past relationship, overwhelming stress, unprocessed trauma, or maybe just a sense of being stuck. You aren't alone. My hope is that you find in me a nonjudgmental, caring presence to listen and help you process whatever pain or disconnection you might be experiencing. My aim is to guide you toward the wholeness you seek.
It is also used to address individual issues such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and to repair family bonds.
Many experiences in life can motivate us to look for support―a difficult current or past relationship, overwhelming stress, unprocessed trauma, or maybe just a sense of being stuck. You aren't alone. My hope is that you find in me a nonjudgmental, caring presence to listen and help you process whatever pain or disconnection you might be experiencing. My aim is to guide you toward the wholeness you seek.
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I strive to create a caring and non-judgmental environment for all clients. I look forward to assisting people of any cultural background, belief system, gender or sexual orientation. My therapeutic approach is strength-based and mindfulness-centered. I utilize various, evidenced-based models that best fit the preferences and personal goals of the person seeking treatment. I primarily work with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, childhood issues and chronic stress. Initial emails and calls will go directly to the Intake Coordinator who will set your first appointment with me.
I strive to create a caring and non-judgmental environment for all clients. I look forward to assisting people of any cultural background, belief system, gender or sexual orientation. My therapeutic approach is strength-based and mindfulness-centered. I utilize various, evidenced-based models that best fit the preferences and personal goals of the person seeking treatment. I primarily work with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, childhood issues and chronic stress. Initial emails and calls will go directly to the Intake Coordinator who will set your first appointment with me.
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Marquetta Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38104 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with overwhelming feelings of anxiety or depression? Do you find it difficult to love yourself and feel understood? You're not alone. At Enriching Smiles Counseling Services, we specialize in helping individuals aged 13 and older navigate through these challenges. Our goal is to provide a safe space where you can put a name to your pain, gain clarity, and embark on a journey towards feeling better and loving yourself more. Let us support you in finding your path to healing and happiness.
Are you struggling with overwhelming feelings of anxiety or depression? Do you find it difficult to love yourself and feel understood? You're not alone. At Enriching Smiles Counseling Services, we specialize in helping individuals aged 13 and older navigate through these challenges. Our goal is to provide a safe space where you can put a name to your pain, gain clarity, and embark on a journey towards feeling better and loving yourself more. Let us support you in finding your path to healing and happiness.
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Jacquelyn “Jackie” Taylor-Mays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-SWCM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38135 (Online Only)
Memphis, Tennessee online therapist. I am licensed and practice in the State of Tennessee and founder of Taylor-Mays Counseling & Support, Inc; “Therapy Bandwidth” with 20+ years of professional work experience. I am nonjudgmental and focused on helping an individual go through the process to accomplish goals. I help with coping skills, anger management, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, motivation and confidence. Career issues and job stress as well as professional development are areas of expertise. Let me help you with your goals and therapeutic journey. Check out www.therapybandwidth.com.
Memphis, Tennessee online therapist. I am licensed and practice in the State of Tennessee and founder of Taylor-Mays Counseling & Support, Inc; “Therapy Bandwidth” with 20+ years of professional work experience. I am nonjudgmental and focused on helping an individual go through the process to accomplish goals. I help with coping skills, anger management, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, motivation and confidence. Career issues and job stress as well as professional development are areas of expertise. Let me help you with your goals and therapeutic journey. Check out www.therapybandwidth.com.
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There is no substitute for compassion in the counseling relationship. I believe in a whole-person approach. This means that everything is relevant: family of origin, unwanted life events, current relationships, physical health and well being, and everyday coping challenges. I assist my clients with life transitions, grief, early childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, chronic pain, relationship challenges, and spiritual issues. I endorse and have expertise in mindfulness-based practices and 12+ years of Hospice experience. Strengths: trusting relationships with my clients.
There is no substitute for compassion in the counseling relationship. I believe in a whole-person approach. This means that everything is relevant: family of origin, unwanted life events, current relationships, physical health and well being, and everyday coping challenges. I assist my clients with life transitions, grief, early childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, chronic pain, relationship challenges, and spiritual issues. I endorse and have expertise in mindfulness-based practices and 12+ years of Hospice experience. Strengths: trusting relationships with my clients.
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I treat the following disorders: Anxiety, Depressive, Bipolar, Substance Abuse, Impulse Control, Psychotic, Personality, and more! Other treatments include anger management, behavioral issues, trauma, ADHD, impulsivity, codependency, emotional disturbance, grief, self-esteem, and stress.
My ideal client would be anyone who seeks help with their struggles, challenges, and/or needs of any kind. If you are seeking a therapist with a unique style of therapy, look no further! I am here to help. Just call 901.677.3405! I offer virtual, in-person, and telephone sessions for Tennessee residents. In addition to Individual Counseling, I also offer Marriage, Post-divorce Co-Parenting, and Uncoupling Counseling.
I treat the following disorders: Anxiety, Depressive, Bipolar, Substance Abuse, Impulse Control, Psychotic, Personality, and more! Other treatments include anger management, behavioral issues, trauma, ADHD, impulsivity, codependency, emotional disturbance, grief, self-esteem, and stress.
My ideal client would be anyone who seeks help with their struggles, challenges, and/or needs of any kind. If you are seeking a therapist with a unique style of therapy, look no further! I am here to help. Just call 901.677.3405! I offer virtual, in-person, and telephone sessions for Tennessee residents. In addition to Individual Counseling, I also offer Marriage, Post-divorce Co-Parenting, and Uncoupling Counseling.
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Tammy Davis Snyder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38116 (Online Only)
I specialize in providing therapy to adults and adolescents, who have experienced various types of challenges including traumas, sadness, career stressors, stages of life transitions, anxiety, relationship issues and many other struggles.
There are times life becomes difficult. Obstacles present themselves and you just need guidance on how to overcome or cope with them. Situations may cause you to feel as if there is a loss of control of your life. Generational challenges, including trauma, addictions, communication problems, and stress could cause a once balanced lifestyle become chaotic. Life happens and everyone needs an advocate. For those times I am there to help clients, move forward and maneuver life, family, career, and social interactions.
I specialize in providing therapy to adults and adolescents, who have experienced various types of challenges including traumas, sadness, career stressors, stages of life transitions, anxiety, relationship issues and many other struggles.
There are times life becomes difficult. Obstacles present themselves and you just need guidance on how to overcome or cope with them. Situations may cause you to feel as if there is a loss of control of your life. Generational challenges, including trauma, addictions, communication problems, and stress could cause a once balanced lifestyle become chaotic. Life happens and everyone needs an advocate. For those times I am there to help clients, move forward and maneuver life, family, career, and social interactions.
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What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.