Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Smyrna, TN
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Rochelle Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NBCC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, TN 37167
While I work with all kinds of traumas, the grief and trauma pregnancy loss and infertility feels like a sacred space to me.
Brene Brown says the two most important words in the English language are "Me too." So often when we're walking through a tough season or simply trying to make it through life while carrying trauma wounds we can feel as though we are walking alone. I believe the counseling room is a sacred space where I get the opportunity to bear witness to my clients pushing back against the darkness every day. The work is hard, but the outcomes are remarkable. I can't wait to watch you overcome that darkness too.
While I work with all kinds of traumas, the grief and trauma pregnancy loss and infertility feels like a sacred space to me.
Brene Brown says the two most important words in the English language are "Me too." So often when we're walking through a tough season or simply trying to make it through life while carrying trauma wounds we can feel as though we are walking alone. I believe the counseling room is a sacred space where I get the opportunity to bear witness to my clients pushing back against the darkness every day. The work is hard, but the outcomes are remarkable. I can't wait to watch you overcome that darkness too.
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Dr. Natae Feenstra
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, TN 37167
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.
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.
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Autumn Raborn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MEd
Verified Verified
Smyrna, TN 37167 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I’m Autumn, a creative problem-solver looking to help you dig deep to discover a pathway to healing and growth. You have already tried a variety of ways of managing your mental health on your own. Together, let's brainstorm a new approach. It is a powerful experience to talk through your thoughts and feelings with a sounding board that is only focused on helping you. Therapy can also be a great way to build new habits, learn new skills, and set boundaries with the people in your life. Let’s get to the root of your problems and break all the “rules” trying to resolve them.
Hello! I’m Autumn, a creative problem-solver looking to help you dig deep to discover a pathway to healing and growth. You have already tried a variety of ways of managing your mental health on your own. Together, let's brainstorm a new approach. It is a powerful experience to talk through your thoughts and feelings with a sounding board that is only focused on helping you. Therapy can also be a great way to build new habits, learn new skills, and set boundaries with the people in your life. Let’s get to the root of your problems and break all the “rules” trying to resolve them.
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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.
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.
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Road map to where? Their are many twists and turns in our lives that may take unexpected routes, come with difficult choices and sometimes negatives results. I'd like to work alongside you to help navigate a more stable and peaceful destination.
Road map to where? Their are many twists and turns in our lives that may take unexpected routes, come with difficult choices and sometimes negatives results. I'd like to work alongside you to help navigate a more stable and peaceful destination.
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Transformed By Grace Counseling
Pastoral Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
Welcome to Transformed By Grace Counseling. I'm Bethany and I am a Christian counselor focused on helping individuals, couples, and families find hope, healing, and restoration through the transformative power of faith and counseling. I have 12 years of counseling experience helping people of all ages navigate life's challenges with an emphasis working with children and teens. My mission is to create a calm, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and work towards positive change and personal growth so that you can enjoy the peaceful, joy-filled life you were created for.
Welcome to Transformed By Grace Counseling. I'm Bethany and I am a Christian counselor focused on helping individuals, couples, and families find hope, healing, and restoration through the transformative power of faith and counseling. I have 12 years of counseling experience helping people of all ages navigate life's challenges with an emphasis working with children and teens. My mission is to create a calm, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and work towards positive change and personal growth so that you can enjoy the peaceful, joy-filled life you were created for.
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Christina Benefield
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
Hey! I'm Christina. I'm proud of you for taking this step toward seeking counseling. It's very hard to be vulnerable, especially in today's world. Counseling is a place to be seen, known, and feel safe. A place where we can talk through all of the hard and difficult things in your life and work towards healing. A place to figure out what's going well and how to build on those strengths.
Hey! I'm Christina. I'm proud of you for taking this step toward seeking counseling. It's very hard to be vulnerable, especially in today's world. Counseling is a place to be seen, known, and feel safe. A place where we can talk through all of the hard and difficult things in your life and work towards healing. A place to figure out what's going well and how to build on those strengths.
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Having the opportunity to help people grow and heal is why I became a counselor. Sometimes we need help and that can be hard to ask for. I am a Christian counselor and have been ordained for 14 years. If a person is in a marriage crisis I want to be there to see if we can get thru to the other side. My experience in my own personal life has lead me to this place of helping couples, pre marital counseling, or any other individual who feels lost. Most people need good advice. They need someone who is a third objective party. That's what I am. That's what I enjoy. Helping people see things from a different perspective.
Having the opportunity to help people grow and heal is why I became a counselor. Sometimes we need help and that can be hard to ask for. I am a Christian counselor and have been ordained for 14 years. If a person is in a marriage crisis I want to be there to see if we can get thru to the other side. My experience in my own personal life has lead me to this place of helping couples, pre marital counseling, or any other individual who feels lost. Most people need good advice. They need someone who is a third objective party. That's what I am. That's what I enjoy. Helping people see things from a different perspective.
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My name is Christy Tunnell, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. My approach to therapy is one of open and honest communication between myself and my clients. I like to be direct but at the same time gentle. I also utilize humor in my approach when it is needed. My focus has always been helping whomever I am working with become the best versions of themselves.
My name is Christy Tunnell, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. My approach to therapy is one of open and honest communication between myself and my clients. I like to be direct but at the same time gentle. I also utilize humor in my approach when it is needed. My focus has always been helping whomever I am working with become the best versions of themselves.
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"Speak in such a way that others love to listen to you and listen in such a way that others love to speak to you." We are all going through own our journey through life and many times the path ahead feels and appears impossible. Or maybe there is so much damage from a road that blew up on you and now you can't see which way to go. No matter what age, we can all find pieces of our life that we can control and influence positively even in the midst of impossibility. Anxiety, anger, family conflict, behavioral issues, blended families, stress management. trauma, depression, and the list goes on of things that can impair our daily life.
"Speak in such a way that others love to listen to you and listen in such a way that others love to speak to you." We are all going through own our journey through life and many times the path ahead feels and appears impossible. Or maybe there is so much damage from a road that blew up on you and now you can't see which way to go. No matter what age, we can all find pieces of our life that we can control and influence positively even in the midst of impossibility. Anxiety, anger, family conflict, behavioral issues, blended families, stress management. trauma, depression, and the list goes on of things that can impair our daily life.
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Jasmyne Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPA
Verified Verified
Smyrna, TN 37167
Not accepting new clients
On most days, do you feel as if you’re just going through the motions? You’ve reached a point where you feel emotionally numb, disconnected from yourself and those closest to you. You want more, but if you’re honest, you aren’t fully sure what more is… you just know that THIS isn’t it. You desire deeper connection, but at the same time you’re afraid of it. What will happen if I allow them to see the real me? Will they judge me? Reject me? Accept me? Though these are some of your deepest fears, you’d never dare say them aloud.
On most days, do you feel as if you’re just going through the motions? You’ve reached a point where you feel emotionally numb, disconnected from yourself and those closest to you. You want more, but if you’re honest, you aren’t fully sure what more is… you just know that THIS isn’t it. You desire deeper connection, but at the same time you’re afraid of it. What will happen if I allow them to see the real me? Will they judge me? Reject me? Accept me? Though these are some of your deepest fears, you’d never dare say them aloud.
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Grace Damon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
Not accepting new clients
It's never too late to take the first step! Whether you know exactly what you want to work on, or have no idea at all, I'm here for you. I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues find healing and growth. My goal is to create an empathetic space where you can safely explore your thoughts and feelings that will empower you to work towards meaningful change.
It's never too late to take the first step! Whether you know exactly what you want to work on, or have no idea at all, I'm here for you. I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues find healing and growth. My goal is to create an empathetic space where you can safely explore your thoughts and feelings that will empower you to work towards meaningful change.
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Laura Ayers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C, CCTP
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
I hold a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Tennessee and have served in several mental health disciplinaries for 15+ years, including jail systems, inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, and outpatient settings. My therapeutic approach is personalized to the individual and is eclectic in nature. I utilize CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Solutions-focused interventions. My goal is to help individuals come to their own conclusions and create their own paths moving forward in life. Acknowledging the desire to make changes is the first step in becoming a healthier version of yourself and I am here to assist along the way.
I hold a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Tennessee and have served in several mental health disciplinaries for 15+ years, including jail systems, inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, and outpatient settings. My therapeutic approach is personalized to the individual and is eclectic in nature. I utilize CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Solutions-focused interventions. My goal is to help individuals come to their own conclusions and create their own paths moving forward in life. Acknowledging the desire to make changes is the first step in becoming a healthier version of yourself and I am here to assist along the way.
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My heart reaches out to you as you search to make the best decision for yourself, your spouse, your child and others. Like you, so many face challenges related to marital/family issues, school, depression, anxiety, anger, pregnancy, trauma, self-esteem and other life changing events that come our way. Regardless of where you fall, at the end of the day if it matters to you, it matters (period). There is no reason to feel guilty for wanting to feel stronger and happier with yourself and in your relationships. With 20 years of experience, I hope that this adds comfort and that my office is a safe haven for you to grow and to be heard.
My heart reaches out to you as you search to make the best decision for yourself, your spouse, your child and others. Like you, so many face challenges related to marital/family issues, school, depression, anxiety, anger, pregnancy, trauma, self-esteem and other life changing events that come our way. Regardless of where you fall, at the end of the day if it matters to you, it matters (period). There is no reason to feel guilty for wanting to feel stronger and happier with yourself and in your relationships. With 20 years of experience, I hope that this adds comfort and that my office is a safe haven for you to grow and to be heard.
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I have specialized training and am particularly passionate about working with clients experiencing perinatal/postpartum concerns, sexual concerns, sexual trauma, those exploring their gender and sexual identities, those experiencing concerns with attachment, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
Counseling can be incredibly helpful for a variety of life’s challenges. Are you going through a life transition? Have you recently experienced a loss? Is there trauma from your past that you are struggling to navigate? Are you struggling with sexuality, intimacy, fertility, pregnancy or postpartum? Are you struggling to connect with yourself and/or others? Are you feeling worthless, feeling like it’s impossible to love yourself? Does the concept of existing as a human feel really overwhelming right now? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this can be a wonderful indicator that counseling may be beneficial right now.
I have specialized training and am particularly passionate about working with clients experiencing perinatal/postpartum concerns, sexual concerns, sexual trauma, those exploring their gender and sexual identities, those experiencing concerns with attachment, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
Counseling can be incredibly helpful for a variety of life’s challenges. Are you going through a life transition? Have you recently experienced a loss? Is there trauma from your past that you are struggling to navigate? Are you struggling with sexuality, intimacy, fertility, pregnancy or postpartum? Are you struggling to connect with yourself and/or others? Are you feeling worthless, feeling like it’s impossible to love yourself? Does the concept of existing as a human feel really overwhelming right now? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this can be a wonderful indicator that counseling may be beneficial right now.
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Heather Brown Tribble
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC/MHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Vergne, TN 37086
Are you trying to figure out what marriage will look like before your special day? Are you a couple that needs to work through some issues and figure out “where do we go from here?”
Are you trying to figure out what marriage will look like before your special day? Are you a couple that needs to work through some issues and figure out “where do we go from here?”
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Welcome! Every journey starts with one small tiny step, and I am here to help you find your new path. This thing we call “life” can be rocky and scary, but each new adventure can bring freedom and excitement that you are waiting for. As humans we love certainty and value feeling in control of our thoughts, behaviors, emotions, etc., however we also know it isn't always so easy. Life doesn’t always happen on our terms, life happens and we learn as we go.
Welcome! Every journey starts with one small tiny step, and I am here to help you find your new path. This thing we call “life” can be rocky and scary, but each new adventure can bring freedom and excitement that you are waiting for. As humans we love certainty and value feeling in control of our thoughts, behaviors, emotions, etc., however we also know it isn't always so easy. Life doesn’t always happen on our terms, life happens and we learn as we go.
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Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
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Julie Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Julie Evans, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Tennessee (License #1134). I am currently practicing individual, couples, and family therapy in the context of telemedicine. With over a decade of experience, it has been my privilege to work with diverse clients across the lifespan. Please see my website for specific information pertaining to my work with clients at www.julieevanslmft.com. Do not hesitate to email me with any questions you may have at julieevanslmft@gmail.com.
Welcome! My name is Julie Evans, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Tennessee (License #1134). I am currently practicing individual, couples, and family therapy in the context of telemedicine. With over a decade of experience, it has been my privilege to work with diverse clients across the lifespan. Please see my website for specific information pertaining to my work with clients at www.julieevanslmft.com. Do not hesitate to email me with any questions you may have at julieevanslmft@gmail.com.
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Dominic Alleva is a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2015. He holds a Master of Arts in Mental Health Clinical Counseling from Argosy University. Dominic is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trained in various evidence-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. He creates a compassionate and safe environment for personal growth and healing.
Dominic Alleva is a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2015. He holds a Master of Arts in Mental Health Clinical Counseling from Argosy University. Dominic is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trained in various evidence-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. He creates a compassionate and safe environment for personal growth and healing.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists
What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviors. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.
Are there specific medications for postpartum depression?
In 2019, the FDA approved the first medication designed to treat postpartum depression. The medication is called brexanolone and is delivered intravenously by a medical professional over the course of a few days. However, typical antidepressants, which are more accessible, can also treat postpartum depression. The disorder is often best treated through a combination of medication and therapy.