Therapists in Weakley County, TN

Everyone is different, and departing from this premise I can adapt to anyone because I like to listen in order to understand other people situations. My experience of more than 25 years in the field helps me to be more sensitive to the needs of my clients. I'm here to help so feel free to call and ask about my services. I'll be more than happy to give you more information regarding the modality of the therapy, and any other questions you might have. (Espanol: Es mi primer idioma y me siento muy comodo hablando espanol. Si desea un terapeuta en este idioma no dude en llamarme.)

Happy Hello! I counsel children and adolescents, from ages 6-18, on academic and behavioral matters including, but not limited to, the following: Goal-Setting, Study Skills, Test-Taking Strategies, Organization/Time Management, Non-Violent Conflict Resolution, Respect/Responsibility, Decision-Making, New School Transitions, Self-Esteem Issues, Grief/Bereavement, Stress Management, Anger Management, and College/Career Awareness, Exploration and Planning. I also work with adults of all ages and life stages on a range of issues, including anxiety and depression, eating disorders and PTSD.

With compassion,insight and acceptance, I can help you explore the issues which prevent you from success in your personal and professional relationships. I believe that we all possess much of the knowledge needed to answer life's questions; however, as with all things, we sometimes simply forget where to look. I see my work primarily as a guide, helping my clients find their own answers and their own happiness.I view therapy as a way to gain self awareness in order to understand one's pattern of relating to others and dealing with life's challenges.

Women and men who have experienced trauma in any way are the clients I work with most and enjoy helping. I want to help them release some of the pain and tension their bodies hold. I would like to honor where they have been and where they would like to be. I know that living with pain and grief is difficult and I would like to help people heal from things without losing the most precious parts of themselves.

I am a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapist who is also licensed as a Professional Counselor (Mental Health Service Provider) and as a Marital and Family Therapist. I have worked with diverse populations of individuals, couples and families for 30 years--as an executive director and therapist in medical settings, in two pastoral counseling centers, and now in an independent practice. With families I am committed to helping them address the challenges of staying connected and in communication.. With individuals I seek to understand barriers to healthy intentions, the failures one feels, and I become an active ally to change one's unhappy direction..

"I provide a safe, warm, nonjudgmental environment that embraces change. I provide an empathic and supportive approach which integrates psychodynamic and psychoanalytic techniques in order to help clients not only reduce symptoms, but to also explore and understand the unmet needs that have driven the behavior. I help clients build upon their strengths to help empower them. Clients need to understand that they are not having a breakdown, but a break through. The symptoms your are experiencing are normal based on a abnormal experiences. Through assessments and sessions I create a specialized treatment plan.

People often wonder "how do I move on" or "how do I let go". Here we offer help moving through the journey to freedom. The Starting Place is a Christ-centered agency. That means we start the journey hand in hand with the One who offers light in the darkness. The key is to start. We will help you do that here, at The Starting Place.

Let’s work together to achieve your goals both internally and externally. Together we can discuss what’s important concerning your thoughts, feelings and actions while achieving all goals. I have experience working with Individuals, family/couples, trauma victims, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger management and personality disorders. When working with families, together we will improve communication skills, develop effective strategies for conflict resolution and embrace a plan for building a deeper family connection.