Divorce Therapists in Wilson County, TN
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Christina Culpepper, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MMFT
Verified Verified
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
* Marriage and Couples Counseling * Family Counseling * Premarital Counseling * Work and Career Issues * Stress Management * Communication * Conflict Resolution * Divorce Adjustment * Music Business and Artist Distress * Crisis Pregnancy * Anxiety & Depression * Grief Counseling * Adolescents & Children .
We are all works in progress, constantly changing and hopefully moving towards growth, and to be the best version of ourselves. Through therapy we can achieve healing and a greater understanding of ourselves and others. I offer a safe, encouraging, and holistic approach to therapy. My desire is to help support you in reaching your goals and move you towards a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life. I provide therapy for individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. My therapy approach is personally tailored to each of my clients needs to help them attain the goals they desire.
* Marriage and Couples Counseling * Family Counseling * Premarital Counseling * Work and Career Issues * Stress Management * Communication * Conflict Resolution * Divorce Adjustment * Music Business and Artist Distress * Crisis Pregnancy * Anxiety & Depression * Grief Counseling * Adolescents & Children .
We are all works in progress, constantly changing and hopefully moving towards growth, and to be the best version of ourselves. Through therapy we can achieve healing and a greater understanding of ourselves and others. I offer a safe, encouraging, and holistic approach to therapy. My desire is to help support you in reaching your goals and move you towards a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life. I provide therapy for individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. My therapy approach is personally tailored to each of my clients needs to help them attain the goals they desire.
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Serenity Counseling & Mediation Center
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Reunification Specialist, Supervised Visitation, High Conflict Divorce Solutions, Divorce Mediation, Parenting Plan Modifications, Weekend Marriage Intensives and much more.
Serenity Counseling & Mediation Center is an Elite Integrative Private Practice in Gallatin, TN and Virtual service. Serenity Offers Message Therapy, YOGA, Meditation Classes and much more for holistic healing. We are accepting new clients with insurance for only a few of our counselors and self pay. We are Conflict Resolution Specialist for Family Law/Juvinile/Criminal Courts and Reunification Specialist helping families find solutions. Our providers for COURT matters DO NOT accept insurance. If you find a counselor you like and they do NOT accept insurance we do provide a superbill for reimbursement and also have interns.
Reunification Specialist, Supervised Visitation, High Conflict Divorce Solutions, Divorce Mediation, Parenting Plan Modifications, Weekend Marriage Intensives and much more.
Serenity Counseling & Mediation Center is an Elite Integrative Private Practice in Gallatin, TN and Virtual service. Serenity Offers Message Therapy, YOGA, Meditation Classes and much more for holistic healing. We are accepting new clients with insurance for only a few of our counselors and self pay. We are Conflict Resolution Specialist for Family Law/Juvinile/Criminal Courts and Reunification Specialist helping families find solutions. Our providers for COURT matters DO NOT accept insurance. If you find a counselor you like and they do NOT accept insurance we do provide a superbill for reimbursement and also have interns.
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Tammy Daughtry
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
8 Endorsed
Mount Juliet, TN 37121
Are you struggling to communicate with your co-parent? I have been helping divorced & remarried parents with "co-parenting" since 2003. My passion is for kids to have a whole and healthy life by empowering and helping divided parents raise them between mom's house and dad's house. This is a complex journey and one that I personally walk every day. I wrote a book, "Co-parenting Works! Helping Your Children Thrive After Divorce" (HarperCollins 2011) and it has been making an important difference with families all around the country. I believe the power of even one stable parent can make a difference for the children! There is HOPE!
Are you struggling to communicate with your co-parent? I have been helping divorced & remarried parents with "co-parenting" since 2003. My passion is for kids to have a whole and healthy life by empowering and helping divided parents raise them between mom's house and dad's house. This is a complex journey and one that I personally walk every day. I wrote a book, "Co-parenting Works! Helping Your Children Thrive After Divorce" (HarperCollins 2011) and it has been making an important difference with families all around the country. I believe the power of even one stable parent can make a difference for the children! There is HOPE!
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Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times. During these periods, we may need help coping and returning to a place of peace and serenity. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and safe space where you can share feelings and work toward accomplishing your goals for therapy. Issues I can help with include substance abuse, family history of addiction, codependency, caretaking, aging, life transitions, divorce adjustment, workplace stress, grief, and depression. I bring to our sessions maturity, life experience, experience working in a residential alcohol/drug treatment program, and an inpatient psychiatric facility.
Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times. During these periods, we may need help coping and returning to a place of peace and serenity. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and safe space where you can share feelings and work toward accomplishing your goals for therapy. Issues I can help with include substance abuse, family history of addiction, codependency, caretaking, aging, life transitions, divorce adjustment, workplace stress, grief, and depression. I bring to our sessions maturity, life experience, experience working in a residential alcohol/drug treatment program, and an inpatient psychiatric facility.
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Hi, I’m Emily! I’m a middle Tennessee native, passionate about helping others. My specialty is with teen girls dealing with anxiety, grief, and OCD, I have experience with children (male and female) ages 6-12, teen girls, adult women ages 18-50, and premarital couples. I have worked with anxiety, depression, grief, adoption, divorce, self-harm, eating disorders, addiction and behavioral issues. I am certified in the Prepare Enrich couples therapy model.
Hi, I’m Emily! I’m a middle Tennessee native, passionate about helping others. My specialty is with teen girls dealing with anxiety, grief, and OCD, I have experience with children (male and female) ages 6-12, teen girls, adult women ages 18-50, and premarital couples. I have worked with anxiety, depression, grief, adoption, divorce, self-harm, eating disorders, addiction and behavioral issues. I am certified in the Prepare Enrich couples therapy model.
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I am experienced with individuals struggling with self-esteem issues and I work with couples or individuals ready to address the challenges of being in a conscious intimate relationship, parenting, divorce, recovery, and/or codependency issues in a nurturing environment.
Do you have a good life, but feel stuck and want help staying on track with desired changes? Are you wanting more clarity with your goals? I'm here to assist the process of developing and maintaining positive healthy relationships with self and others to live freely, authentically and creatively. I use experiential, integrative and holistic modalities of therapy. I incorporate the energetic body (EMDR and meditation,) and spiritual aspects while using my professional psychology training as a foundation to assist improved and continued maintenance of healthy emotional health and creative expression.
I am experienced with individuals struggling with self-esteem issues and I work with couples or individuals ready to address the challenges of being in a conscious intimate relationship, parenting, divorce, recovery, and/or codependency issues in a nurturing environment.
Do you have a good life, but feel stuck and want help staying on track with desired changes? Are you wanting more clarity with your goals? I'm here to assist the process of developing and maintaining positive healthy relationships with self and others to live freely, authentically and creatively. I use experiential, integrative and holistic modalities of therapy. I incorporate the energetic body (EMDR and meditation,) and spiritual aspects while using my professional psychology training as a foundation to assist improved and continued maintenance of healthy emotional health and creative expression.
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I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, children, families and couples who face domestic violence, co-dependency, depression, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQ, parenting, loss/grief, divorce, anger management, family dysfunction, blending families, and military life style/reintegration.
Many therapists like myself venture into the mental health field motivated by their own experiences. Growing up in a family that struggled with addictions, grief/loss, co-dependency, violence and dysfunction, I existed in life feeling lonely, worthless, and empty for too many years. I turned my life upside down and reconstructed my life based upon me as I was truly created. Living life whole, as a spiritually connected being, brought me to love, accept and respect myself. In this place LIFE IS GOOD! I know the path that leads to this place.
I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, children, families and couples who face domestic violence, co-dependency, depression, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQ, parenting, loss/grief, divorce, anger management, family dysfunction, blending families, and military life style/reintegration.
Many therapists like myself venture into the mental health field motivated by their own experiences. Growing up in a family that struggled with addictions, grief/loss, co-dependency, violence and dysfunction, I existed in life feeling lonely, worthless, and empty for too many years. I turned my life upside down and reconstructed my life based upon me as I was truly created. Living life whole, as a spiritually connected being, brought me to love, accept and respect myself. In this place LIFE IS GOOD! I know the path that leads to this place.
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As a marriage and family therapist, I see individuals, families, and couples. My experience is in working with anxiety, depression, marital conflict, divorce recovery, and various forms of trauma including domestic violence situations. My goal with every client is to provide a safe space which invites the client to connect with the deeper emotions underlying presenting issues. I see each client as a unique and complex individual and collaborate with the client to tailor a treatment plan to meet therapy goals.
As a marriage and family therapist, I see individuals, families, and couples. My experience is in working with anxiety, depression, marital conflict, divorce recovery, and various forms of trauma including domestic violence situations. My goal with every client is to provide a safe space which invites the client to connect with the deeper emotions underlying presenting issues. I see each client as a unique and complex individual and collaborate with the client to tailor a treatment plan to meet therapy goals.
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Do you feel overwhelmed by life? Have you had disappointments and things in your life that did not go as planned? Have you found yourself in a divorce and it feels like your world is falling apart? Maybe you are a couple that needs help getting back on track. Or perhaps you have things in your life that have happened that were traumatic to you? If so, you are in the right place! I love working with clients to help them heal from past wounds, teaching them skillsets that will help them grow and create new pathways in their brain. My goal is to be your guide in your healing journey.
Do you feel overwhelmed by life? Have you had disappointments and things in your life that did not go as planned? Have you found yourself in a divorce and it feels like your world is falling apart? Maybe you are a couple that needs help getting back on track. Or perhaps you have things in your life that have happened that were traumatic to you? If so, you are in the right place! I love working with clients to help them heal from past wounds, teaching them skillsets that will help them grow and create new pathways in their brain. My goal is to be your guide in your healing journey.
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Jay Shannon Daughtry
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
I also help individuals facing death, divorce and loss.
Have you experienced pain, loss, disappointment or unexpected change? I am here to help individuals, young adults, couples and families process these experiences in a safe and compassionate environment. Together we can unpack the pain and navigate the issues you are facing. You don't have to face it alone. We can identify realistic goals and relationship strategies as well as boundaries and strategies for growing forward. My desire is to facilitate communication and conflict resolution that is emotionally healing and beneficial. For couples, this process fosters interactions that increase and strengthen attachment and bonding.
I also help individuals facing death, divorce and loss.
Have you experienced pain, loss, disappointment or unexpected change? I am here to help individuals, young adults, couples and families process these experiences in a safe and compassionate environment. Together we can unpack the pain and navigate the issues you are facing. You don't have to face it alone. We can identify realistic goals and relationship strategies as well as boundaries and strategies for growing forward. My desire is to facilitate communication and conflict resolution that is emotionally healing and beneficial. For couples, this process fosters interactions that increase and strengthen attachment and bonding.
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We specialize in mental healthcare, medication management and therapies. We accept patients age 5 and up. Our practitioners have been trained in behavior modification therapies, and specialize in many different areas ranging from anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ptsd, eating disorders, divorce, anger management to substance abuse and recovery. Our focus is on helping you set therapeutic goals and achieving those goals through medications or counseling or both.
We specialize in mental healthcare, medication management and therapies. We accept patients age 5 and up. Our practitioners have been trained in behavior modification therapies, and specialize in many different areas ranging from anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ptsd, eating disorders, divorce, anger management to substance abuse and recovery. Our focus is on helping you set therapeutic goals and achieving those goals through medications or counseling or both.
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Mary C Linkous
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, TCYM
Verified Verified
Lebanon, TN 37087 (Online Only)
Mary Linkous LPC-MHSP is a professional counselor with over 15 years of agency counseling experience. Mary has experience with and enjoys working with adolescents, and adults in transition periods of life including divorce, empty nest, and career change. Mary also specializes in counseling for mental health and other service professionals encouraging personal wellness and work-life balance. Mary utilizes a practical, person-centered total wellness approach to counseling incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Care and trauma based therapy. Mary offers evening and weekend sessions.
Mary Linkous LPC-MHSP is a professional counselor with over 15 years of agency counseling experience. Mary has experience with and enjoys working with adolescents, and adults in transition periods of life including divorce, empty nest, and career change. Mary also specializes in counseling for mental health and other service professionals encouraging personal wellness and work-life balance. Mary utilizes a practical, person-centered total wellness approach to counseling incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Care and trauma based therapy. Mary offers evening and weekend sessions.
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W. Neil Sharpe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Not accepting new clients
A GPS is used to guide us to our destination. It gives us a route to get from the current location to the desired destination. But, the GPS does not tell us about all the obstacles we may encounter along the way or anticipate when we may get distracted and miss a turn. During your journey through life, you may be taken off your path by circumstances you did not foresee or by your own choices. As a result, you also may lose your relationship to self, others, and God.
A GPS is used to guide us to our destination. It gives us a route to get from the current location to the desired destination. But, the GPS does not tell us about all the obstacles we may encounter along the way or anticipate when we may get distracted and miss a turn. During your journey through life, you may be taken off your path by circumstances you did not foresee or by your own choices. As a result, you also may lose your relationship to self, others, and God.
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Courtney L. Turley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
My preferred clients are children, individuals, and couples. With children, I focus primarily on adjustment and trauma-related issues. I utilize many different methodologies to target specific areas of interest and then rebuild their self-image. In individual therapy, I consider it an honor to walk with you as you explore your inner-most drives and motivations. I see us as a team, and I am not successful until you are. Lastly, as your couples therapist, I am dedicated to securing your relationship. I plan to stick together with you two as you put an end to harmful communication patterns and return to a place of love.
My preferred clients are children, individuals, and couples. With children, I focus primarily on adjustment and trauma-related issues. I utilize many different methodologies to target specific areas of interest and then rebuild their self-image. In individual therapy, I consider it an honor to walk with you as you explore your inner-most drives and motivations. I see us as a team, and I am not successful until you are. Lastly, as your couples therapist, I am dedicated to securing your relationship. I plan to stick together with you two as you put an end to harmful communication patterns and return to a place of love.
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I believe that everyone deserves a listening ear to tell their story to and have an advocate for when things get hard. I aim to offer a non-judgmental, safe environment for all who seek counseling. I enjoy in partnering with clients in understanding their experiences, healing negative belief systems, and living empowered lives. I am able to provide services for individuals of all races and genders. I am dedicated to providing clients with a supportive environment where therapy sessions are collaborative, engaging and tailored to the individuals unique needs.
I believe that everyone deserves a listening ear to tell their story to and have an advocate for when things get hard. I aim to offer a non-judgmental, safe environment for all who seek counseling. I enjoy in partnering with clients in understanding their experiences, healing negative belief systems, and living empowered lives. I am able to provide services for individuals of all races and genders. I am dedicated to providing clients with a supportive environment where therapy sessions are collaborative, engaging and tailored to the individuals unique needs.
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Suzanne (she/open) has been a counselor for over 30 years and believes that each of us needs support and guidance from time to time in our lives. Life can be difficult, and it can be beneficial to talk to someone who isn’t emotionally involved in our story. Fresh ideas and insight can give us hope when we feel hopeless about our current life situation. Suzanne works with adolescents, adults and elders who are experiencing: sexual and gender identity exploration, spiritual diversity, personal growth, religious trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship dynamics, aging, family of origin issues, grief and trauma.
Suzanne (she/open) has been a counselor for over 30 years and believes that each of us needs support and guidance from time to time in our lives. Life can be difficult, and it can be beneficial to talk to someone who isn’t emotionally involved in our story. Fresh ideas and insight can give us hope when we feel hopeless about our current life situation. Suzanne works with adolescents, adults and elders who are experiencing: sexual and gender identity exploration, spiritual diversity, personal growth, religious trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship dynamics, aging, family of origin issues, grief and trauma.
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John F Kennedy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC-MHS, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
I find that I tend to be helpful to clients who want to integrate spiritual growth as they journey to healing emotional pain and conflict. The counseling relationship serves as a therapeutic crucible, providing a safe and appropriately challenging space to explore ways to draw out and empower the self to experience abundant life.
I find that I tend to be helpful to clients who want to integrate spiritual growth as they journey to healing emotional pain and conflict. The counseling relationship serves as a therapeutic crucible, providing a safe and appropriately challenging space to explore ways to draw out and empower the self to experience abundant life.
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Debbie Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Our experiences, both positive and negative, shape who we are, but we don't have to stay stuck where we are. I believe that the opportunity for significant change occurs in healthy relationships; and that healthy relationships are built on trust, mutual respect, and cooperation. In my practice, I seek to create an environment that allows a healthy therapeutic relationship to develop, which can then be a model that my patients can apply to their relationships outside of the therapeutic environment. If you choose to see me as your therapist, you can expect empathy, compassion, respect, and professionalism.
Our experiences, both positive and negative, shape who we are, but we don't have to stay stuck where we are. I believe that the opportunity for significant change occurs in healthy relationships; and that healthy relationships are built on trust, mutual respect, and cooperation. In my practice, I seek to create an environment that allows a healthy therapeutic relationship to develop, which can then be a model that my patients can apply to their relationships outside of the therapeutic environment. If you choose to see me as your therapist, you can expect empathy, compassion, respect, and professionalism.
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As a Temp-Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist I meet people where they are, find their own intention for therapy, & guide them through their interpersonal relationships, thoughts, and feelings. I work from an evidence-based Collaborative/Narrative Strength Based Approach to understand the patient’s perspective and help empower them to understand their mental health through neurophysiological psychoeducation, assessments, and build coping skills for everyday life stressors. I see patients with chronic illness, depression, anxiety, Trauma (PTSD, Complex), relationship distress/conflict. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
As a Temp-Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist I meet people where they are, find their own intention for therapy, & guide them through their interpersonal relationships, thoughts, and feelings. I work from an evidence-based Collaborative/Narrative Strength Based Approach to understand the patient’s perspective and help empower them to understand their mental health through neurophysiological psychoeducation, assessments, and build coping skills for everyday life stressors. I see patients with chronic illness, depression, anxiety, Trauma (PTSD, Complex), relationship distress/conflict. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
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If you're feeling stagnant, depressed, anxious, or just need a fresh start, counseling may be just what you need. I practice from a humanistic approach, considering the whole person. I am also trained in Prepare/Enrich for couples seeking premarital therapy, Brainspotting to assist in processing trauma, and Gottman Couple Techniques to assist couples in relationship issues. If you are ready to put in the work, I'm certain we can find the best approach to assist you in reaching your goals.
If you're feeling stagnant, depressed, anxious, or just need a fresh start, counseling may be just what you need. I practice from a humanistic approach, considering the whole person. I am also trained in Prepare/Enrich for couples seeking premarital therapy, Brainspotting to assist in processing trauma, and Gottman Couple Techniques to assist couples in relationship issues. If you are ready to put in the work, I'm certain we can find the best approach to assist you in reaching your goals.
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Divorce Therapists
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.