Clarence "Rick" Haynes
Hello and welcome! I'm glad you made the decision to seek help. You did the right thing. My name is Rick Haynes. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience helping people solve life's problems. I am certain that with time and working together, I can help you as well. Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times making us feel depressed and anxious. Frequently, our mind seems to have a mind of its own, dwelling on worry and indecision. At those times, we suffer emotionally and aren't at our best either at home or work. Our self-esteem takes a hit, and we feel defeated. By reaching out for help, you have taken the first step toward feeling better. I believe a trusting therapeutic relationship forms the basis for someone to share thoughts and emotions and change her or his life for the better. Our sessions will provide you a safe place to explore your emotions and solve problems. Our starting point will be where you are now, work at pace you find comfortable, and discover ways for you to take charge and begin to feel better. You may feel stuck today, but with effort you will get unstuck. I find a combination of interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness exercises, and supportive psychotherapy to be most helpful to clients. In concert, this skill set helps a person change how they think, which changes how they feel and behave. We will set goals and solve problems in this practical hands-on manner. When you are ready, I may ask you to keep a journal of your thoughts. Awareness of your thinking patterns will be essential. If my experience and approach is what you are searching for, I would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Ace Glaspy
Hello, and welcome to my corner of BetterHelp. My name is Ace Glaspy, and I am a licensed mental health counselor in Tennessee. I have had the esteemed opportunity to work in the mental health field for over 17 years with individuals from various walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures. Since becoming a counselor, I have strived to help others shine a light on the roots of their struggles, and write the life story they want to live. Life can be challenging and overwhelming, and I believe we are all trying to find our purpose and place in this world. As a counselor, I believe my clients are the authors of their stories and want to help them write it. When not walking alongside my clients in their journey, I can often be found reading a good book (I am a little bit of a fantasy nut), playing with my kids (the lights in my life that overcome all kinds of darkness), or trying to write one of the many books I have flapping around in my head. Using integrative counseling, I utilize various, evidence and scientifically based methods such as Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, and more to help my clients overcome their past and turn complex situations and decisions into a manageable journey. Life can be hard, but I truly believe anyone can find joy and contentment along their path. My schedule is as follows, with some variation depending on other circumstances: I am in my virtual office Mon, Tues, Sat and Sun. On those days, you can expect responses within a brief time period (sometimes immediately, depending on what I am doing) or in between other clients. Tuesday evening and Wed-Fri, I spend time with my family, and may respond, but it will most likely have time in between responses that I can't really identify surety. But I will respond within 6-8 hours most of the time, even on those days.
Joseph Valletti
Hey, I think it’s time for a deep breath! The more we chase speculation the more we turn those things into a mental drain. Most of us just need to slow things down and relax, to let our natural gifts come to the surface. Sometimes the assets in our toolboxes get a little rusty. I can help you re-discover them for current and upcoming challenging scenarios. For over 30 years my client base has encompassed individuals, couples, and families in a number of diverse areas. I have counseled in homes, organizations, schools, places of worship, and the military. Ten years of international experience allows me to assess relationships from a variety of diverse angle. I prefer to work with my clients in the present and future. It was Winston Churchill’s wife that said “ You are strong because you are imperfect, you are wise because you have doubts.” So being imperfect and having doubts is important. I'd like to think I’m practical and motivating, with a dash of humor. I'm available Monday - Friday with my pre-set days/times from the AM: 5:00, 6:15, 7:30, 8:45, 11:30 and in the PM: 12:45, 2:00, 3:15, 4:30. And also Saturday: 5:00, 6:15, 7:30, 845. All in CST time zone. My clients set their own day/times with the BetterHelp Scheduler. And upfront I don't do in-session therapy by "text only." Clients and I can text each other between sessions as needed. Folks after 30 years of walking down this career path I know at this time in my life what I'm good at, and ones that I'm moving on from. As a result I have a narrow range of clients. I have been involved with all the noted areas below – believe I’ve left behind a good tradecraft in those areas that covered many years. My best interests are with you - giving you the best service you deserve. So based on the above, I’m don’t take clients in the following areas: pornography, ADHD, domestic violence, clients 29 and below, anxiety, A&D& and Vape, anxiety, LBGTQ, pre-marital counseling, suicidal ideation (under a year), upper level clergy administration, and those wanting live chat therapy only. MOST IMPORTANT, on the first session - the use of a firehose strategy doesn’t work out for the both of us. You know the firehose – info bombarding because you want to get me up to date, an emotionally charged dump of data that I can’t keep up with – a waste of the first session. I need you to entrust your case to me - everything will come to the surface soon; but there’s a method for that. To me the first session is important - the last thing I want to do is waste our time. I look forward to talking with you!
Tina Brown
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Tennessee. I believe you deserve to experience joy in your everyday life. I want you to know that while it may not be easy to develop intentional habits that help you achieve that goal and other goals you may have for yourself, you are worth it! I am passionate about what I do and am grateful every day to have the opportunity to work with people like yourself that are looking for the type of support that I can provide to identify areas you may want to change. Change can be scary. It's also an exciting sign of progress. I'm happy you took the time to read my profile. Let's talk!
Juanita Chism Doss
As a licensed therapist with over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through life's complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on helping clients navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, stress, family dynamics, and mood disorders. I bring a compassionate and nuanced approach to therapy, drawing from years of clinical experience working with diverse populations. My goal is to create a supportive environment where individuals can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and work towards meaningful personal growth. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by different age groups, I am particularly committed to providing thoughtful, tailored support. I believe in meeting each client exactly where they are, offering guidance that respects their individual experiences and strengths. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and person-centered, designed to empower clients to discover their own resilience and capacity for healing. I approach each session with empathy, respect, and a genuine commitment to supporting your journey towards emotional well-being.
Leigh Ann Whitus
I am so glad you are here and considering taking the first step in your therapeutic journey. Beginning therapy can feel intimidating, and my goal is to create a welcoming, supportive space where you can openly discuss life's challenges and feel comfortable being your authentic self. I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and currently practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe therapy is most effective when it is a collaborative process, and I am committed to helping you feel supported, empowered, and encouraged as you work toward your personal goals and growth. I offer compassionate, individualized therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and family stressors. I use CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. Christian counseling is available upon request, and I provide culturally sensitive care to clients from diverse backgrounds. During our first session, we will explore what brings you to therapy, discuss your concerns, and begin identifying goals for our work together. My aim is to create a supportive, collaborative environment where you feel heard and understood.
Pamela Thompson
I am a licensed professional counselor in Tennessee with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, GLBT-related issues, coping with grief and loss, ADHD, parenting issues, & chronic medical problems. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Lolitia Medley
As a licensed therapist serving Michigan and Tennessee, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on empowering clients through challenges like stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I'm particularly passionate about working with young adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those exploring identity, self-love, and personal growth. My therapeutic approach is deeply compassionate and culturally responsive. I focus on creating a safe, affirming space where clients can explore communication challenges, social anxiety, attachment issues, and personal healing. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help individuals develop resilience, build self-esteem, and move through experiences of isolation, shame, and personal transformation. With a commitment to understanding each person's unique journey, I strive to support clients in discovering their inner strength, reclaiming their narrative, and cultivating meaningful connections. My goal is to walk alongside you with genuine empathy and professional guidance as you navigate your path toward healing and self-discovery.
Shakira Thomas
I am licensed in Tennessee with 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & anger management. 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.
Nicholas Owens
I am a licensed therapist in Tennessee with several years of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges. I have experience supporting clients dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, parenting concerns, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and depression. I believe in treating every person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, strengths, and goals. Together, we will develop a treatment plan that reflects what is most important to you and supports meaningful growth and change. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life takes courage. Whether you are facing a specific challenge or simply looking to better understand yourself, I am here to support, encourage, and empower you throughout your journey.
Teraysa Thompson
I am licensed in Tennessee with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, coping with grief, coping with loss, & career difficulties. I also have experience working with 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Brandon Byrd
As a licensed therapist serving Tennessee, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on helping clients develop resilience, self-understanding, and meaningful personal growth. I have extensive experience addressing challenges like depression, social anxiety, career transitions, anger management, and interpersonal communication difficulties. My therapeutic practice focuses on creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and develop healthier coping strategies. I'm particularly skilled in supporting individuals working through self-esteem challenges, attachment issues, and post-traumatic stress. My goal is to empower clients to cultivate self-love, overcome isolation, and build more fulfilling connections with themselves and others. Drawing from evidence-based techniques, I collaborate with clients to develop personalized strategies that promote emotional healing and personal transformation. I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I'm committed to providing tailored, supportive guidance that respects your individual path and potential.
Chelsea Prince
As a licensed therapist dedicated to supporting individuals through life's complex challenges, I specialize in helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, communication difficulties, and personal growth. My approach centers on empowering individuals to develop self-love, overcome feelings of guilt and shame, and build healthier emotional patterns. Drawing from my professional training and commitment to compassionate care, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal transformation. I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I'm passionate about providing personalized, affirming therapeutic support that honors individual strengths and experiences. My practice is rooted in evidence-based techniques that help clients develop practical skills for emotional well-being, improve interpersonal relationships, and build greater self-understanding. I believe in meeting each client exactly where they are, offering guidance that is both gentle and empowering.
Felisha Tillman
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor–Mental Health Service Provider dedicated to helping individuals heal, grow, and regain a sense of emotional stability. My approach is warm, direct, and trauma‑informed. I believe people don’t heal in isolation — they heal in safe, supportive relationships where they feel seen, heard, and understood. Clients often come to me when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from carrying emotional burdens alone. Together, we work to untangle the patterns that keep you in survival mode and build healthier ways of coping, communicating, and connecting. I integrate evidence‑based modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR (trained), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma‑responsive care. My style is structured yet compassionate — I help you understand the “why” behind your emotions while also giving you practical tools you can use right away. My work is grounded in emotional safety and trust, cultural humility, strength‑based, client‑centered care, clear goals and measurable progress and a non‑judgmental, supportive therapeutic relationship. I support clients navigating: Trauma and PTSD, anxiety and chronic worry, depression and emotional numbness, grief, loss, and life transitions, shame, self criticism, and low self worth, relationship stress and family conflict, alcohol and substance use, burnout and compassion fatigue and identity development and personal growth I also have extensive experience in community mental health, crisis intervention, and integrated behavioral health settings. Therapy with me is collaborative, structured, and empowering. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of your emotional patterns, tools to regulate your nervous system, healthier boundaries and communication skills, space to process trauma safely, and support in rebuilding confidence and self trust My goal is to help you move from surviving to living with clarity, purpose, and emotional resilience. If you’re ready to begin your healing process, I would be honored to walk with you.
*BetterHelp insurance availability, coverage, and cost may vary by state, plan, provider network, therapist availability, and deductible status.
Find a therapist near you in Talbott, Tennessee
Finding a therapist near you in Talbott, Tennessee starts with matching to a licensed professional who fits your needs, schedule, and goals. Tennessee is home to people with diverse mental health needs across urban, suburban, and rural communities, which can make it challenging to find care. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist through tailored matching, so you can begin care from home or wherever works for you.
The network includes over 30,000 licensed therapists globally, and over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to find support through online therapy. During matching, 93% of user preferences are met, which helps you connect with a therapist suited to what you are looking for. Whether you are searching for help with anxiety, trauma, affordable or insurance covered therapy, weekend or flexible scheduling, or virtual sessions, you can find a therapist and get started when you are ready.
Why work with a licensed therapist near you?
Working with a licensed therapist near you gives you access to professional mental health support from someone trained to help you understand and manage what you are going through. A licensed therapist can offer evidence-based approaches, a steady space to talk, and guidance tailored to your situation. In Tennessee, online therapy can make that care more accessible, since sessions happen from home or wherever you are, without the need to travel to an office. This can help if your schedule is full, if travel is difficult, or if you simply prefer a more discreet setting. You can learn more about what a therapist does on the therapist role page.
Online therapy can be especially helpful for people living across Tennessee, where access to in-person mental health care may vary by location.
What concerns can therapists help with?
Therapists can help with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety and stress, depression, trauma and PTSD, self-esteem and identity, people-pleasing and fear of rejection, insomnia and racing thoughts, workplace stress and burnout, substance use, parenting and co-parenting stress, grief and loss, and relationship and family challenges. Therapists on BetterHelp may draw on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), depending on your needs and goals. You can explore support for specific concerns on pages such as generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and eating disorders.
Please note that therapists on BetterHelp do not provide psychiatric medication management or formal diagnoses.
Online therapy vs. in-person therapy in Tennessee
Online therapy and in-person therapy both connect you with a licensed professional, and the main difference is how you meet. In Tennessee, online therapy through BetterHelp lets you have sessions by phone, video, or in-app messaging, so you can meet from home or on a schedule that fits your life. In-person therapy takes place at an office and may involve travel and set appointment windows. Online therapy may be more accessible for people with busy schedules, limited transportation, or a preference for a more discreet setting. Both formats can support meaningful progress, so the right choice often comes down to what fits your life.
Finding a therapist that accepts insurance in Tennessee
BetterHelp accepts insurance through many major insurance plans. Insurance availability and coverage may vary by state, plan, provider network, and therapist availability, and deductible status. Eligible members' average copay is $23 per session.
You can check your in-network status on the BetterHelp site through the sign up flow. If you prefer to pay without insurance, BetterHelp subscriptions range from $70 to $100 per week, billed as an alternative way to access the same care, and you can use HSA and FSA funds toward the cost. For a full breakdown of how BetterHelp works with insurance plans, see BetterHelp insurance coverage.
How BetterHelp helps you find the right therapist in Tennessee
BetterHelp helps you find the right therapist in Tennessee through personalized matching that considers your needs, preferences, and goals. After you answer a few questions during the sign up flow, you can be matched with a licensed therapist from a network of over 30,000 professionals, and 93% of user preferences are met during matching. The search and location matching cover common near-me needs, including anxiety, trauma, affordable or sliding-scale support, weekend or flexible scheduling, and virtual sessions. If your first match is not the right fit, you can switch therapists at no extra cost. When you are ready, you can get started and begin the process.
Therapists near you in Tennessee
Below, you’ll find licensed therapists authorized to provide online therapy to adults across Tennessee, including residents in Talbott.
Each provider meets state licensing requirements and has experience supporting clients with a wide range of mental health concerns using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Please note: Therapists on BetterHelp in Tennessee do not provide psychiatric medication management or formal diagnoses.
Frequently asked questions about finding a therapist near me
How much does therapy cost near me?
Therapy costs near you can vary by provider, format, and payment method. With BetterHelp, subscriptions range from $70 to $100 per week, and you can use HSA and FSA funds toward the cost. BetterHelp also accepts insurance through many major insurance plans, and eligible members' average copay is $23 per session. Insurance availability and coverage may vary by state, plan, provider network, and therapist availability, and deductible status.
Does BetterHelp accept insurance?
Yes. BetterHelp accepts insurance through many major insurance plans. Insurance availability and coverage may vary by state, plan, provider network, and therapist availability. Eligible members' average copay is $23 per session. Check your in-network status on the BetterHelp site through the sign up flow. For a full breakdown of how BetterHelp works with insurance plans, see BetterHelp insurance coverage.
Is online therapy effective?
Online therapy can be an effective way to receive licensed mental health care for many common concerns. Research suggests that online therapy may support progress in ways comparable to in-person care for concerns such as anxiety and depression. On BetterHelp, you connect with a licensed therapist who can use evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT, and you can meet by phone, video, or in-app messaging.
Do I need a diagnosis to see a therapist?
No, you do not need a diagnosis to see a therapist. Many people begin therapy to work through stress, life changes, relationships, or personal growth without any diagnosis. Please note that therapists on BetterHelp do not provide psychiatric medication management or formal diagnoses. If you are looking for a starting point, personalized matching can connect you with a licensed therapist suited to your goals.
How quickly can I start therapy?
You can often start therapy within 24 to 48 hours of signing up with BetterHelp. After you answer a few questions during the sign up flow, personalized matching connects you with a licensed therapist, and you can schedule your first session once you are matched. This process is designed to help you begin care at your own pace, without a long wait.
Can I switch therapists if it’s not the right fit?
Yes. If you feel your therapist is not the right match, you can request to be matched with another licensed provider at no additional cost. You are able to do so through the BetterHelp user portal and select switch therapists if needed.
Is online therapy discreet?
Online therapy with BetterHelp offers a discreet setting where you can connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Sessions take place by phone, video, or in-app messaging, so you can meet without going into an office. Your account and sessions are protected with strong safeguards, and you choose how and where you attend. This can make therapy feel more comfortable for people who prefer a discreet way to get support.
Find a Therapist in Talbott, Tennessee
Ready to begin? BetterHelp can match you with a licensed therapist serving Talbott and the surrounding TN area. When you are ready to take the next step, get started.