Hallie Bloom is a licensed professional counselor, a certified grief counselor and educator, and a certified child life specialist. Hallie practices at MERCI, (Mental and Emotional Resource Center) in Memphis, Tennessee, providing individual sessions focused on grief and loss issues, addiction, recovery and mental health issues. My Child Life training and 20 years of experience, provides me with the knowledge and abilities to work with children, adolescents and their families who are dealing with acute, chronic and terminal illness. Change in our lives is constant and can often go unrecognized as Grief issues.

::You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. {excerpt from Mary Oliver’s Wild Geese):: When seeking help, the therapeutic relationship is where it all starts. My desire is to offer a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate foundation for each person I share space with. I want you to believe, as much as I do, in your own inherent resilience and capacity to self- heal.

Are you trying to determine what you want to do with your life? Did you have a difficult childhood, and now struggle to connect with others in your adulthood? Have you experienced a traumatic event that has been difficult to overcome on your own? Do you struggle with relationships and wonder why you have the same problems time and time again? Do you have a chronic illness and struggle with the emotional pain, disappointment, and despair it can bring? I can help. I offer a non-judgmental, person centered approach.

Hello. Making the decision to seek counseling can be a tough one for many. Therapy is a process where one can learn, grow, and heal in ways they did not expect. My goal, as your therapist, is to help guide you through this process of self-discovery and healing.

I believe the therapeutic relationship is an organic experience that cannot be created elsewhere. My experience has shown me that each of us walks our own path and that no two are the same. Having support while walking your path can be just the thing to make the difference. I strive to provide safety so that you can talk about your life, your family, your pain, and sit in the tension to ultimately begin living more authentically. I work from a holistic approach; given that, we will develop the best course of treatment for your needs, together.

With a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and over 19 years of counseling experience, I can help you get through life's trials and tribulations. I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in stress, grief, depression, anxiety, suicide prevention, chronic management illness, crises management, as well as in coping skills in both adolescents and adults. My expertise is a combination of professional and personal skills that can help any person tackle unexpected life crisis. I have experience in couples counseling, family counseling, group counseling, and career counseling.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience working with a wide range of clients. I have extensive training working with children and teenagers and have worked with families in the Greater Memphis Area for over 10 years. I have a unique insight that allows clients to best express their needs and work towards their individual goals.

There is no substitute for compassion and kindness in the counseling relationship. I believe in a whole-person approach. This means that everything is relevant: personal history including family of origin, unwanted life events, current relationships, physical health and well being, and everyday coping challenges. I assist my clients with life transitions, grief, early childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, chronic pain, relationship challenges, and spiritual issues. I endorse and have expertise in mindfulness-based practices and 12+ years of Hospice experience. Strengths: trusting relationships with my clients.

Brene Brown wrote that "Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we'll ever do". I aim to create a safe place and a trusting relationship that will help you bravely share your story. Once we find the courage to share our truths, the courage to heal and change can come shortly after. Nothing that we experience is wasted story.

Adolescents present unique challenges, but also unique opportunities. After almost 30 years experience working with this population, there aren't many situations I haven't encountered. There is always reason for hope. What your therapist expects influences the outcomes. As a behavioral optimist, I approach clients I work with believing that no one wants to be miserable. We all want to reach our potential, as children, adolescents, parents, families, members of a community. Every living, breathing person, whatever their age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or place in life, is capable of change. That is a firm belief of mine.

Oftentimes, it's helpful to be reminded that emotional peace and happiness are possible. Your interest in counseling suggests that you're ready to start the journey to achieving and sustaining emotional wellness. Whether you're seeking traditional "talk therapy" or if you're open to allowing nature to aide in the therapeutic process with "walk + talk therapy"---or if you're somewhere in between, let's partner to create a self-care plan that's tailored to address your specific needs and goals.

I understand how life's situations can bring about feelings of anger, frustration, anxiety, hopelessness, and self-doubt. You may even feel alone, inadequate, or simply misunderstood. If this is the case and you seek emotional support to appropriately cope with emotions and restore well-being, definitely consider talking to me, Kimery Irby, LCSW (the peacemaker). I view life's challenges as opportunities for growth. My unique and compassionate approach to therapy will allow for you to make positive changes, obtain a new perspective, and put together the pieces of your life.

My ideal client is one who knows they need to make changes and are willing to do the work of therapy. My practice is specialized to help those with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders but I am also a gender therapist. My office is a safe space where you can be you.

“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.”-Pema Chodran. Everyone is in search of happiness. We all have a desire to be whole, healthy, and thriving. All of us face different challenges in this life, my goal is work collaboratively with you to help you create the life in which you want to live.Real transformation takes place in the pain or suffering and it is in this place that we are motivated to look for answers.

Our current pandemic has increased symptoms of anxiety and PTSD with new diagnoses adding up and even forming right now. I have been a Specialist providing trauma treatment for 7 yrs using telehealth, group and individual therapies. Using Cognitive Process Therapy (CPT) using telehealth and the app: CPT Coach, symptoms reduce and anxiety is managed without panic. Building your new normal with balanced thoughts and feelings. Learning how to challenge our, sometimes, irrational thoughts so that our actions are not regrettable. Using Cognitive Behavioral therapy I can help anyone who needs someone just to talk to. Call me.

I especially enjoy work with pre-teens, teenagers, and adults experiencing life transition issues, eating disorders, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum issues, body image issues, self-esteem/self-worth issues, generalized and social anxiety, trauma, depression, attachment issues and grief and loss. I believe in helping clients heal by establishing safe and secure attachments to themselves and others, utilizing current strengths as well as internal and external resources to create lasting change.

Everyone experiences feelings of anxiety, stress, sadness, and other feelings that are difficult from time to time. When emotional or behavioral problems are disrupting your life, it may be time to reach out for help. At FFC, we offer Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Telehealth, Consultation, and Community Education as means to help our community "Learn. Heal. Thrive."

Many people have tried traditional approaches to health care and they are now ready for alternatives. Whether you are exploring therapy for the first time or looking for a unique approach, I can provide you with some workable options to finding your own creative solution for problems like anxiety, depression and the pain we all face when loss occurs. Sessions are longer than most on offer elsewhere and are 1 hour and 15 minutes in length so that we have time to center and fully explore the material you bring.