Therapists for Teens in Smyrna, TN
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.
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.
Danielle Choate
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
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.
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.
Dr. Natae Feenstra
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, TN 37167
I often find myself working with older adolescents and adults.
Understanding my clients' needs/goals is fundamental to the therapeutic alliance and facilitating growth/well-being. Clients seek therapy for many reasons, each rooted in unique experiences, challenges, and aspirations. Through empathetic listening, reflective inquiry, and collaborative exploration, I strive to truly understand my client. At the core for many clients' is a yearning for understanding and validation. They seek a safe space to unravel thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of judgment or dismissal. In the midst of life's complexities, the therapeutic relationship serves as a refuge to be seen and heard.
I often find myself working with older adolescents and adults.
Understanding my clients' needs/goals is fundamental to the therapeutic alliance and facilitating growth/well-being. Clients seek therapy for many reasons, each rooted in unique experiences, challenges, and aspirations. Through empathetic listening, reflective inquiry, and collaborative exploration, I strive to truly understand my client. At the core for many clients' is a yearning for understanding and validation. They seek a safe space to unravel thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of judgment or dismissal. In the midst of life's complexities, the therapeutic relationship serves as a refuge to be seen and heard.
Welcome! Using a trauma-focused approach, I currently offer art therapy and talk therapy at Carpe Artista with Ellie Mental Health. I love working with adolescents and teens in ages ranging from 8 to 18, but that does not mean I do not have experience working with adults! I have previous experience in an adult psych rehab, a young adult/adult substance recovery center, a partial hospitalization, and most recently a high school with students and families. I have worked with a wide variety of diagnoses. My passion is to lead clients in finding their voice for themselves and hopefully falling in love with something new and creative.
Welcome! Using a trauma-focused approach, I currently offer art therapy and talk therapy at Carpe Artista with Ellie Mental Health. I love working with adolescents and teens in ages ranging from 8 to 18, but that does not mean I do not have experience working with adults! I have previous experience in an adult psych rehab, a young adult/adult substance recovery center, a partial hospitalization, and most recently a high school with students and families. I have worked with a wide variety of diagnoses. My passion is to lead clients in finding their voice for themselves and hopefully falling in love with something new and creative.
Brandi Vann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167 (Online Only)
I recognize that opening up to someone and addressing one’s personal struggles can be difficult. However, it is my belief that every person deserves to live their lives to their ultimate potential. It is my goal to provide a caring and supportive environment for each person while strengthening and empowering them. I believe that I am most effective in improving the self-efficacy of my clients by providing an environment of safety and trust. I have been a clinician for 16 years working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families.
I recognize that opening up to someone and addressing one’s personal struggles can be difficult. However, it is my belief that every person deserves to live their lives to their ultimate potential. It is my goal to provide a caring and supportive environment for each person while strengthening and empowering them. I believe that I am most effective in improving the self-efficacy of my clients by providing an environment of safety and trust. I have been a clinician for 16 years working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families.
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.
Jeff Devine
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, MHSP-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
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.
Jessica Huddleston
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MCJ, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Smyrna, TN 37167
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.
Chatiqua M Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
Are you ready to take the next step that can change your life for the better? Are feelings of anger, shame, anxiety or depression weighing you down? Are the memories of your past preventing you from stepping into your future? Do you want to feel better? There is hope for you, and your life matters! I am dedicated to helping people get through the tough times. I am here to provide acceptance and encouragement for you to grow and change.
Are you ready to take the next step that can change your life for the better? Are feelings of anger, shame, anxiety or depression weighing you down? Are the memories of your past preventing you from stepping into your future? Do you want to feel better? There is hope for you, and your life matters! I am dedicated to helping people get through the tough times. I am here to provide acceptance and encouragement for you to grow and change.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167 (Online Only)
You do not know how to feel normal anymore. You feel trapped, hopeless, or even different than everyone around you. Your closest friends and loved ones notice that you have changed and just not your true self, but you do not even know what that looks like anymore? You want to find out who you are so you can be the best at being you. Emotions such as frustration, depression, and loneliness plague your life and its hard to see a clear picture of goals, not even goals to get through the end of the day. Take a moment to notice these feelings. Sadly enough people think “this is just life”. Well it doesn’t have to be anymore.
You do not know how to feel normal anymore. You feel trapped, hopeless, or even different than everyone around you. Your closest friends and loved ones notice that you have changed and just not your true self, but you do not even know what that looks like anymore? You want to find out who you are so you can be the best at being you. Emotions such as frustration, depression, and loneliness plague your life and its hard to see a clear picture of goals, not even goals to get through the end of the day. Take a moment to notice these feelings. Sadly enough people think “this is just life”. Well it doesn’t have to be anymore.
My experience includes working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families.
I am passionate about my work as a counselor, and I believe in the client and counselor relationship. Through this relationship, clients can be comfortable dealing with issues of addiction, anxiety, depression, family issues, grief, as well as many other personal issues. Exploration of these problem areas can lead to healing.
My experience includes working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families.
I am passionate about my work as a counselor, and I believe in the client and counselor relationship. Through this relationship, clients can be comfortable dealing with issues of addiction, anxiety, depression, family issues, grief, as well as many other personal issues. Exploration of these problem areas can lead to healing.
Michelle C. Stevens
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP, ACS
Not Verified Not Verified
3 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
Empowering you to reach your full potential is the focal point of my practice. We will use your strengths to work towards being the best you you can be! I have worked in the profession for over 15 years, and I love being able to help my clients develop through various techniques. I work with children and adolescents, emerging adults, adults, and parents. In addition to individual services, I offer social skills, coping skills, self-esteem, and grief groups. I am LGBT+ friendly, and simply love working with my clients in an open and caring environment.
Empowering you to reach your full potential is the focal point of my practice. We will use your strengths to work towards being the best you you can be! I have worked in the profession for over 15 years, and I love being able to help my clients develop through various techniques. I work with children and adolescents, emerging adults, adults, and parents. In addition to individual services, I offer social skills, coping skills, self-esteem, and grief groups. I am LGBT+ friendly, and simply love working with my clients in an open and caring environment.
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.
Bowdoin Recovery Services, LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, NCAC, II, LADAC, QSAP, QCS
Verified Verified
Smyrna, TN 37167
We want to help you address life, relationship or legal problems which are keeping you from having your best life experiences. We believe that you can and will succeed in making healthy life changes. We want to provide you with skills and tools which lead you to success and personal happiness. We provide individual counseling as well as group therapy and education. We offer monthly DUI school/class. We offer 8, 10 and 12 hour all day Anger Management Classes one time each month. Parenting classes available upon special request.
We want to help you address life, relationship or legal problems which are keeping you from having your best life experiences. We believe that you can and will succeed in making healthy life changes. We want to provide you with skills and tools which lead you to success and personal happiness. We provide individual counseling as well as group therapy and education. We offer monthly DUI school/class. We offer 8, 10 and 12 hour all day Anger Management Classes one time each month. Parenting classes available upon special request.
Ready to support Individuals, Couples and Families through conflicts and difficult times. Life has many ups and downs, but when we understand ourselves and those around us, life struggles can be easier to process. "Building one another up" is a great way to get started.
Ready to support Individuals, Couples and Families through conflicts and difficult times. Life has many ups and downs, but when we understand ourselves and those around us, life struggles can be easier to process. "Building one another up" is a great way to get started.
Insights Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Smyrna, TN 37167 (Online Only)
I offer treatment and support for adults, adolescents, and seniors.
“I really care about the happiness and well being of each one of my clients. After 15 years of practice, I still feel thankful for each new relationship. The privilege of helping people discover their true selves and to assist them in being their very best is a delight and a blessing.”
I offer treatment and support for adults, adolescents, and seniors.
“I really care about the happiness and well being of each one of my clients. After 15 years of practice, I still feel thankful for each new relationship. The privilege of helping people discover their true selves and to assist them in being their very best is a delight and a blessing.”
Lois C. Kirk
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
My background includes counseling adolescents and adults who are struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
For many individuals reaching out for help can be difficult but it is an important step towards change. In sessions, clients can expect to experience a safe and warm environment free of judgment to explore their concerns. I help clients work through addiction, trauma, anxiety, and OCD utilizing a variety of approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and ERP therapy. I also offer clinical supervision for those seeking licensure in Tennessee.
My background includes counseling adolescents and adults who are struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
For many individuals reaching out for help can be difficult but it is an important step towards change. In sessions, clients can expect to experience a safe and warm environment free of judgment to explore their concerns. I help clients work through addiction, trauma, anxiety, and OCD utilizing a variety of approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and ERP therapy. I also offer clinical supervision for those seeking licensure in Tennessee.
Please Note: No after-school availability for new client appointments. Does your child struggle with expressing his or her emotions, experience meltdowns, aggression, and changes in mood? Do you notice difficulties with regulating emotions and/or energy level? Perhaps you are getting phone calls from your child's school due to behavioral difficulties and disruptions. Or maybe you are noticing behavior challenges and power struggles at home. As a parent, it can be difficult and confusing as to how to best get help for your child. You want to see your child thriving with the necessary support and coping skills to make that happen.
Please Note: No after-school availability for new client appointments. Does your child struggle with expressing his or her emotions, experience meltdowns, aggression, and changes in mood? Do you notice difficulties with regulating emotions and/or energy level? Perhaps you are getting phone calls from your child's school due to behavioral difficulties and disruptions. Or maybe you are noticing behavior challenges and power struggles at home. As a parent, it can be difficult and confusing as to how to best get help for your child. You want to see your child thriving with the necessary support and coping skills to make that happen.
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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.