Forging ahead in life is not always going to be easy. When you are one of the millions of people who suffer from depression and anxiety issues, you may feel as if you are stuck in a rut. Getting yourself out of this predicament is not going to be possible if you do not have people that you can rely on. You need to be able to get the right help so that you can make progress in your life once again. Depression and anxiety do not have to continue to pin you down when you can reach out to professionals for help.

A Pigeon Forge-area online counselor will be readily available to help you out. These counselors have the right expertise and techniques to deal with your depression and anxiety issues. Working with these dedicated counselors will make it simpler to cope with what is going on and you can alleviate the issues over time. Once the problems have been dealt with in an effective fashion, it will feel like a burden has been lifted from your shoulders. Forging ahead once again will feel possible and you can feel proud of taking steps forward toward your ultimate goals in life.

Psychologist Donna Alexander providing different types of therapy in Pigeon Forge

Donna Alexander

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issues
22 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Tennessee with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I also have experience working with parenting issues. 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.

Psychologist Allison  Alford providing different types of therapy in Pigeon Forge

Allison Alford

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
3 years offering treatment

I have four years of clinical experience helping individuals and families deal with life's transitions and struggles. I take a compassionate, person-centered approach to helping clients. I focus on helping clients address issues with relationship struggles, stress and anxiety, religious issues, and support through life transitions. I believe that while we all struggle at different times, we also have the ability to move toward our goals of healing. My goal is to help you be the person you want to be.

Psychologist Desiree Williams providing different types of therapy in Pigeon Forge

Desiree Williams

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
10 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Tennessee with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, & coping with life changes. I also have experience working with compassion fatigue. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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.

Psychologist Dr. Shari Barfield providing different types of therapy in Pigeon Forge

Dr. Shari Barfield

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
22 years offering treatment

Hi! My name is Dr. Shari Barfield, but most people call me Dr. Shari. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama and Tennessee, with almost 20 years of professional work experience. I earned a doctorate in human services and have a masters in clinical mental health counseling. I hold the National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner credentials. 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. My role is to help you identify your strengths and challenges, and collaboratively create goals to help you in taking steps needed to find a more fulfilling and happier life. I am here to support you in your journey

Psychologist Travis  Murrah providing different types of therapy in Pigeon Forge

Travis Murrah

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
10 years offering treatment

I am a licensed therapist with 7 years clinical experience in the mental health field. During this time I've worked to help people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and addiction. I also have experience in providing couples counseling to couples looking to learn new communication skills and reignite that spark. I like to take a client-centered approach and work together with clients to identify effective coping skills, prioritize treatment goals, adopt healthier thought patterns, and build on existing strengths. I use various assessment tools, cognitive behavioral therapies, motivational interviewing, and other trauma (and healing from trauma), attachment, and regulation modalities. Thank you and I hope to have the opportunity to work with you soon!

Psychologist Frank Ruse providing different types of therapy in Pigeon Forge

Frank Ruse

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes
30 years offering treatment

Thank yourself for taking this big step and thank you for sharing information about yourself. I appreciate that you reached out. I am Frank Ruse, a licensed therapist. Battling emotional difficulties can be frightening and hard. Why? It's fear of the unexpected. My 30 years of experience as an addiction counselor and clinical social worker, as well as, treating people with emotional difficulties has taught me how to make this process less scary and easier. We will work through these difficulties together. My approach is easy going and with touches of humor. We will combine cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, reality therapy and rational-emotive therapy with touches of stoicism; and of course, I will be there to listen. Bottom line, I'll meet you where you are and we'll overcome these obstacles together. As you know with the Better Help platform, you can contact me if there is a need or have questions. Also, you can schedule yourself on the schedule. In addition, if you need me, I'll get back to you as soon as reasonably possible. I'll be sending you something to look at that tells you what to expect in therapy. Take care of yourself, because you deserve it, Standing by ready to assist. Frank, LISW-CP, LCSW, LADC

Psychologist Michelle Woll providing different types of therapy in Pigeon Forge

Michelle Woll

Clinician
License Type(s): MSCP,LPC,LADC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
23 years offering treatment

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Oklahoma and Tennessee, and a Reiki Master. I graduated cum-laude from Mississippi College (CACREP accredited) with a Masters in Counseling Psychology in 2003, and I maintain a private practice in Oklahoma. I practice mental/behavioral health and energy healing, and I employ a variety of techniques and approaches, including Energy Psychology and Mindfulness. My skill preference and strength is in utilizing Mind-Body approaches. I previously worked treating predominantly Hispanic clients from children to adults in a medical center, and I have over a decade of experience working with adolescent and adult populations in drug rehabilitation settings, and outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment centers. In more recent years, I have worked primarily with adults and teens experiencing mild to moderate depression and anxiety, and also persons needing help navigating difficult life situations such as divorce/relationship changes, grief, or coping with health issues, such as post-partum, auto-immune disease, and chronic pain. I am a firm believer in alternative methods to healing, holistic approaches to treatment, and living an active and healthy lifestyle as the foundation to good physical, mental, and emotional health. I relocated to Oklahoma shortly thereafter shortly after graduating from my Masters program. I have lived in Mississippi, Tennessee, and a few other states, but was raised primarily on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. I grew up immersed in Puerto-Rican culture, and became fluent in Spanish, and I was also raised speaking Portuguese and English at home, and spent summers visiting family in São Paulo, Brazil. I feel that my multi-cultural upbringing helps me in understanding clients from diverse backgrounds. In addition to being a licensed therapist, I'm also a certified Reiki Master, and an avid student of alternative healing methods. I balance my work helping others with raising three beautiful daughters, and caring for a Golden Retriever, a Hound-mix rescue, and two cats. I love learning alternative methods of healing, exploring other cultures, and small-scale gardening. I am also a supporter of clean and healthy living, animal rights, sustainability and preserving the environment. Energy Psychology Energy psychology is a form of treatment that emphasizes the mind-body connection, and focuses on wholeness and total well-being for the client. Several treatment methods may be used, usually involving a form of bio-feedback, relaxation techniques, and the administering of self-treatments stemming from ancient alternative healing therapies. Because energy psychology addresses the root causes of a patient's dis-ease through the body, it is possible to release deep, subconscious issues. Energy psychology is appropriate for all ages, and for most problems, and it is ideal in situations when previous treatments have failed and patients are feeling stuck. It is a gentle, interactive, and efficient way of treating multiple complaints. Research has shown the effectiveness of energy psychology approaches in treating trauma and stress compared to traditional psychotherapies. To learn more about energy psychology, including research and methods, please visit www.energypsych.org.

Psychologist Theresa Bowler-Shopeyin providing different types of therapy in Pigeon Forge

Theresa Bowler-Shopeyin

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
22 years offering treatment

My name is Theresa Bowler-Shopeyin, MHR, LPC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has had the privilege of providing counseling services to numerous l individuals over the past 19 years in Oklahoma. My initial goal is to build trust with you by actively listening with unconditional positive regard, in a non-judgmental and genuine caring manner. Hopefully, this will help you to feel safe and free to share openly your symptoms, thoughts, feelings, and/or story with me. In helping you to achieve your counseling goals, my therapeutic techniques are holistic. I approach therapy by assessing your needs and goals. I may select to use one or more therapeutic techniques, which may include, but not limited to cognitive-behavioral, reality therapy, solution-focused, psychoeducational, trauma-informed, and mindfulness. I have experience helping and assisting individual(s) of all ages in the following areas: • Anxiety (social, generalized) • Depression • Grief and Loss • Bipolar • Psychosis • Adjustment Issues • Coping with life changes i.e., divorce, new relationship, growing up, getting older, sudden death or medical diagnosis, empty nesting, retirement, job loss, or career change • Self-discovery • Trauma & Stress Related Concerns • Homelessness • Co-occurring (Mental Health & Addiction) • Anger/Control Concern • Self-Esteem • Relationship issues i.e., family, personal, couples, marriage • Stress • Crisis I hope this information is helpful. I am here to support you! Thank you for considering me as your therapist.

Psychologist Mary Adams providing different types of therapy in Pigeon Forge

Mary Adams

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes
40 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Tennessee with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Chelsea Rothschild providing different types of therapy in Pigeon Forge

Chelsea Rothschild

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySleeping disordersCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
24 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Tennessee as a Clinical Health Psychologist with 26 years of professional work experience as a direct care clinician and healthcare leader. I enjoy helping my clients improve their experience with stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, challenges with energy or motivation, gaining confidence, and reaching goals that align with your Mission, Aspirations, and Purpose. I also offer executive coaching, and professional coaching to optimize your efficiency while living a value driven life, and reducing compassion fatigue and exhaustion that comes from a busy lifestyle, which also includes my love of serving our military and police, fire, and EMS workers as the impact of trauma and burnout can build significant physical and mental health challenges. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique goals 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 and look forward to connecting.

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Types of therapists available to clients in Pigeon Forge

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Pigeon Forge that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Pigeon Forge available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Pigeon Forge therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Pigeon Forge therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Pigeon Forge region and in the state of Tennessee.

How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want 

Therapists in Pigeon Forge can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Pigeon Forge may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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