Therapists serving clients in La Vergne, TN

Hello! My name is Kristin and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (with Mental Health Service Provider designation) in the state of Tennessee. I received my Master of Education degree, specializing in Mental Health Counseling, in 2013. My personal background consists of surviving domestic violence and narcissistic abuse. I have been providing individual counseling since 2012, with an empathic and validating focus on the individual. I am LGBTQIA+ and Gender Accepting and Affirming. I enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and perspectives. I do not provide counseling from a Christian based perspective. I have been trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and many trauma informed techniques, which I pull from to create an eclectic therapy experience. Former clients have told me that I really listen, and am highly sensitive to their concerns, which are the highest compliments that I have ever received. I find joy in assisting my clients with alleviating trauma symptoms, recognizing harmful family patterns and uncovering individual strengths. My "niche" is working with neurodivergent people who have experienced narcissistic abuse to help them cultivate a sense of self and create inner safety. Therapy is at your pace since proper healing is not on a timeline. We will work together to uncover deep rooted trauma, staying sensitive to your healing needs. Per state licensing regulations, I am only able to practice in the state of Tennessee, with residents who physically reside in the state of Tennessee. This means that if you are on vacation in another state, we cannot begin counseling services until you are physically back in the state of Tennessee. BetterHelp is not a crisis platform or replacement for crisis services. For Crisis in Tennessee: call 855-274-7471 or text “TN” to 741-741. If you are in need of housing and other immediate assistance, please reach out to your local county department for social services, or other community resources. Please keep this in mind when choosing me as your therapist.

I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Tennessee. I have counseled in several environments to include community mental health, academic, medical and military settings. My clientele is often diverse typically facing phase of life challenges, anxiety, depression, divorce, relationship issues, parent and child conflict, trauma and grief. No matter the setting or the client my goal is to listen, meet you where you are, understand your goals and provide support on your journey. I believe the past shapes the present but does not have to define the future. Using an integrative approach by combining complementary aspects of different theories I tailor a treatment plan specific to you and your needs. I draw from solution focused brief therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, internal family systems, acceptance and commitment therapy and existential therapy. If you are reading this, you have surmounted a major challenge... acknowledging the need for help. I will not promise it will be easy; but, I am here for you. You are not alone. I will be with you every step of the way. I believe you are ready to pursue a better life. Allow me to support and empower you on your journey.

Hey there. I’m Monica. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee with over 8 years of experience working as a counselor and life coach. I have had the opportunity to work with clients dealing with a wide range of concerns including relationship issues, sexuality, stress and anxiety, spirituality, trauma, anger, and life transitions. I understand maneuvering your way through life's challenges can be difficult. You can be left feeling anxious, frustrated, lonely, or even angry when personal issues go unsolved. Know that you don't have to tackle life's problems on your own. As an individual, you are multifaceted and unique. To nourish your uniqueness, I use an approach that is holistic and integrative. I combine cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-focused therapy, along with other therapeutic processes, to engage you as a whole-person – mind, body, and spirit. I provide a positive and safe therapeutic environment, holding space for you to freely express yourself as you begin your journey of self-discovery and healing. Every challenge you face, gives you an opportunity to deepen your sense of self and to choose how you want to experience life. You can create positive change in your life and learn how to thrive from the inside out. I’m here to help guide you through the process.

Hey folks!I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider in Tennessee. My passion for therapy began after realizing I was helping many clients with the similar concerns related to identity confusion, limited self-awareness, and low self-confidence. I realized I could reach out to more people using different forums and saw an opportunity to help more people than I could ever hope to see in individual sessions face to face. There just aren’t enough hours in the week! My therapy style is warm, supportive, interactive, validating, and empowering. I utilize a client-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy approach with a solution focused perspective, and have training and extensive experience in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), and rational emotive behavioral therapy ( REBT) As a conscientious therapist it is important to me to provide a safe, non-judgmental, therapeutic environment, and treat everyone with respect, compassion, and unconditional positive regard. I offer a style and approach that best fits the needs of each individual, and partner with each individual to create a treatment plan with specific goals and objectives that meet specific needs. Life is pretty complex and sometimes presents us with challenges that require support and therapeutic interventions to achieve balance and overall wellness. Congratulations to you for your courage, and on your decision to seek empowerment and enhance your current emotional well-being. If you are ready to take the next step, know that I’m here and looking forward to supporting and empowering you as you strive to elevate your wellness.

I am licensed in both Tennessee and Georgia with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed to work with those in the state of Tennessee, USA, with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths to overcome your challenges. Different situations can take place without our ability to feel prepared. You can take time for yourself and begin processing, in a safe and secure manner, through teletherapy services. Everyone has their own walk in life. At any point in our journey, we each have a different view through our own experience. What you are experiencing is your reality. Others may not understand or may even feel frustrated with hearing your concerns. There is a time when it might be helpful to seek outside help. Meeting with a counselor means your privacy and confidentiality comes first. A counselor works with you and allows you time to process and identify steps you feel you can take to meet your goals. I want to work with people to help them build insight into their life and feel more confident about their walk. People often struggle with feeling that their circumstance or themselves are “weird” or “crazy.” These terms are currently used more derogatory and self-depreciating. As humans, we each make mistakes, we each struggle at various points in life, we each have our abilities and strengths. We are able to press on and come through whatever challenge we may have. I want people to see their abilities regardless of the negative. I want to help those that have had horrible things happen to them, those that feel trapped in certain life situations, those that may just need some encouragement. I have been trained in various therapeutic techniques and have found most relation in the Solution Focused umbrella utilizing Narrative therapy. Solution Focused therapy helps people recognize how to work towards what they want- including how Narrative therapy sees each person’s storyline from their past, separating themselves from their problem (instead of living stuck), and recognizing how they want their story to continue. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) as well as other areas of therapy work. Our reality includes the good, the bad, and the possible. Let me work with you on recognizing your abilities. I cannot say that I live a perfect life or will show you how to live the perfect life. I will work with you towards exploring what you have experienced in life and where you want to go. I believe each of us are successful, no matter what challenges we have been through. I believe in the power of humanity. There is a lot we do not have control of and a lot we can conquer together. I am available for sessions Mondays and Tuesdays 9-5 EST, Wednesdays 9-2 EST. I will check messages throughout the weekday and respond as able.

I am licensed in Tennessee, and Texas, with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, & coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I offer a supportive non-judgmental environment to help people address a wide variety of issues including symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. I specialize in marriage, couple, and family counseling, but I also do a lot of work with individual clients. When the pandemic began, I was very concerned that the online format would not be as beneficial for people, but that has not been the case. This is especially true for individual clients. I do my best to make it feel like we are sitting in a room together and having a conversation that just happens to be working on any issues people are struggling with. I have additional extensive training and experience working with teenagers with behavioral issues and their families. Teenage behavioral problems I have experience with include, but are not limited to, defiance, disrespect, self-esteem, school difficulties, criminal and problem sexual behaviors. These can be challenging behaviors for parents to understand and manage. I offer support and guidance for parents to address them and help their children grow into confident, healthy, happy adults. I approach each therapeutic relationship as a team with my clients. I never dictate what someone needs to work on. My only goal is to help clients reach their own personal goals and that is different for every single client. I have been doing this work for over 20 years and I look forward to helping you reach YOUR goals!

I am licensed in Tennessee with 41 years of professional experience in a variety of work settings which required expertise in order to help others learn anxiety and stress management, conflict resolution, interpersonal effectiveness, feelings management, communication skills, decision making, goal setting processes, time management, assertiveness, and leadership skills. Regarding adults I specialize in women's issues. I have found that managing change (as in the transitions involved in career searches, new relationships, losses, aging, “empty nest”, etc.) are challenging and often involve learning new coping/effectiveness skills. I am a Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider in regard to virtual counseling and have found Telehealth can be very effective. Sessions are generally scheduled starting at 9am CST (10 am EST) with the last appointment at 6pm EST (5pm CST) on Tuesdays and Thursday with Saturday morning appointments available. There may be openings at the same hours on other weekdays arranged upon request. Messaging on your page is checked at least every other day and worksheets plus other Better Health resources are utilized as well as other articles as needed. Therapy is adapted to your needs and preferences-there are many strategies available and we need to find what works best for you. I look forward to going with you on your journey toward health and working on your goals! I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Tennessee with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, lgbtq+ related issues, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I have extensive experience as well working with issues relating to post-incarceration. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!