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Sherri Sedgebear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130  (Online Only)
I have had the privilege of working in the mental health field for 25 years. I am honored when people choose to share their stories with me. I understand that the process of starting therapy can be frightening.
I have had the privilege of working in the mental health field for 25 years. I am honored when people choose to share their stories with me. I understand that the process of starting therapy can be frightening.
(615) 379-9337 View (615) 379-9337
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Nicole Bryant: As You Are Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
At work, you’re a rock star! You can handle anything that comes your way. Whenever there’s a problem, you’re the one who fixes it. It’s your show and you’re killing it. So why do you feel so unfulfilled? On paper, you’re successful – making your family proud. But inside, something is still missing. A longing emptiness sits deep in the pit of your stomach. You’ve always worked so hard to pursue goals “at any cost,” but you’ve begun to realize that the cost was your well-being. All of your relationships seem to be out of obligation. You never have any time to care for yourself. Unless something changes, things will only get worse...
At work, you’re a rock star! You can handle anything that comes your way. Whenever there’s a problem, you’re the one who fixes it. It’s your show and you’re killing it. So why do you feel so unfulfilled? On paper, you’re successful – making your family proud. But inside, something is still missing. A longing emptiness sits deep in the pit of your stomach. You’ve always worked so hard to pursue goals “at any cost,” but you’ve begun to realize that the cost was your well-being. All of your relationships seem to be out of obligation. You never have any time to care for yourself. Unless something changes, things will only get worse...
(615) 437-7191 View (615) 437-7191
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Briana Cutliff
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Hello, my name is Briana! I am passionate about working with adults and adolescents to gain skills and promote healing with counseling in mind. If you are dealing with depression, anxiety, cultural trauma, or eating disorders, let’s team up and figure out how to create moments of joy and bring happiness back to your lives! The counseling journey is a collaborative experience that looks and feels different for each client. I strive to meet each client where they are and use modalities of CBT, solution-focused therapy, and psychotherapy to create a solution that is tailored to each individual.
Hello, my name is Briana! I am passionate about working with adults and adolescents to gain skills and promote healing with counseling in mind. If you are dealing with depression, anxiety, cultural trauma, or eating disorders, let’s team up and figure out how to create moments of joy and bring happiness back to your lives! The counseling journey is a collaborative experience that looks and feels different for each client. I strive to meet each client where they are and use modalities of CBT, solution-focused therapy, and psychotherapy to create a solution that is tailored to each individual.
(615) 285-6965 View (615) 285-6965
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Colleen O’Connell
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Waitlist for new clients
I help guide children and young adults towards a mentally and emotionally healthy life, where they have the tools to pursue their best selves. Life often throws the unexpected at us, and we need someone to help us through life stressors, family conflicts, exploring our identity, and finding goals and direction in life.
I help guide children and young adults towards a mentally and emotionally healthy life, where they have the tools to pursue their best selves. Life often throws the unexpected at us, and we need someone to help us through life stressors, family conflicts, exploring our identity, and finding goals and direction in life.
(615) 398-4319 View (615) 398-4319
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Bridgette Davenport
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
I feel a person should have a safe, nurturing environment to help them through their journey. I feel a person does not always have to have a mental illness to seek counseling perhaps they just need to vent or need someone to listen with an unbiased opinion. I feel children need help understanding and labeling their feelings so they can better communicate with parents and caregivers.
I feel a person should have a safe, nurturing environment to help them through their journey. I feel a person does not always have to have a mental illness to seek counseling perhaps they just need to vent or need someone to listen with an unbiased opinion. I feel children need help understanding and labeling their feelings so they can better communicate with parents and caregivers.
(615) 805-5543 View (615) 805-5543
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Hilary Dycus
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
You, your child, or teen may be struggling with regulating emotions, adjusting to transitions, or maintaining healthy relationships. You may not know what to do or who to trust. You want relief and coping skills. You are not alone.
You, your child, or teen may be struggling with regulating emotions, adjusting to transitions, or maintaining healthy relationships. You may not know what to do or who to trust. You want relief and coping skills. You are not alone.
(629) 230-3038 View (629) 230-3038
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Lantern Lane Farm
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT, LCSW, LPC, CBIS
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Offering In-Person and Virtual Sessions for individuals, families, couples, children, adults, and teens...our specialists are here for you! With our sliding fee scale, we can affordably match you with a qualified therapist. Whether you are focusing on getting through today...or looking for an ally to help you achieve your long term goals. Lantern Lane Farm is here for you. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, counseling center --Where Healing Happens.
Offering In-Person and Virtual Sessions for individuals, families, couples, children, adults, and teens...our specialists are here for you! With our sliding fee scale, we can affordably match you with a qualified therapist. Whether you are focusing on getting through today...or looking for an ally to help you achieve your long term goals. Lantern Lane Farm is here for you. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, counseling center --Where Healing Happens.
(615) 956-2111 View (615) 956-2111
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Truth Reveal Recover Health and Wellness, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130  (Online Only)
Truth Reveal Recover Health and Wellness, LLC is about healing and restoration. As a therapist, I go along the healing journey with you to help you reach who you see as your true self. There are parts of us that have become oppressed by anxiety, depression, lack of confidence, trauma, amongst other things. The journey of healing begins with you! Let's heal! Allow me on your journey of healing so that you may reveal the truths you need from the traumas that held you captive within yourself. Truth Reveal Recover provides a safe, open and warm space where you can start your healing. Let's Heal!
Truth Reveal Recover Health and Wellness, LLC is about healing and restoration. As a therapist, I go along the healing journey with you to help you reach who you see as your true self. There are parts of us that have become oppressed by anxiety, depression, lack of confidence, trauma, amongst other things. The journey of healing begins with you! Let's heal! Allow me on your journey of healing so that you may reveal the truths you need from the traumas that held you captive within yourself. Truth Reveal Recover provides a safe, open and warm space where you can start your healing. Let's Heal!
(901) 472-3909 View (901) 472-3909
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Julie Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37129  (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Julie Evans, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Tennessee (License #1134). I am currently practicing individual, couples, and family therapy in the context of telemedicine. With over a decade of experience, it has been my privilege to work with diverse clients across the lifespan. Please see my website for specific information pertaining to my work with clients at www.julieevanslmft.com. Do not hesitate to email me with any questions you may have at julieevanslmft@gmail.com.
Welcome! My name is Julie Evans, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Tennessee (License #1134). I am currently practicing individual, couples, and family therapy in the context of telemedicine. With over a decade of experience, it has been my privilege to work with diverse clients across the lifespan. Please see my website for specific information pertaining to my work with clients at www.julieevanslmft.com. Do not hesitate to email me with any questions you may have at julieevanslmft@gmail.com.
(475) 256-5542 View (475) 256-5542

Online Therapists

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Annette J Lynch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, ACS
Verified Verified
Cookeville, TN 38501
Waitlist for new clients
I hold an MA in Educational Psychology specializing in Mental Health Counseling, and am licensed as an LPC, MHSP in Tennessee. I am also an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) for those taking a path toward LPC, MHSP. There are many different therapies, just as there are many different types of individual issues. Therefore, I work with many; however, I believe CBT, DBT, person-centered, and compassion-focused therapies are particularly helpful, especially for those struggling with grief, trauma, behavioral, and long-unaddressed issues.
I hold an MA in Educational Psychology specializing in Mental Health Counseling, and am licensed as an LPC, MHSP in Tennessee. I am also an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) for those taking a path toward LPC, MHSP. There are many different therapies, just as there are many different types of individual issues. Therefore, I work with many; however, I believe CBT, DBT, person-centered, and compassion-focused therapies are particularly helpful, especially for those struggling with grief, trauma, behavioral, and long-unaddressed issues.
(931) 340-7185 View (931) 340-7185
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Dr. Loran Kelly
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37212
I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing outpatient psychotherapy across the lifespan. My specialties include the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders (body dysmorphia, hair pulling, skin picking, tics), and anxiety disorders (generalized, social, separation, selective mutism, panic, phobias, illness). Services are also provided for depression, adjustment concerns, disruptive behavior, emotion dysregulation, and life transitions. My doctoral education and training were completed at Vanderbilt University.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing outpatient psychotherapy across the lifespan. My specialties include the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders (body dysmorphia, hair pulling, skin picking, tics), and anxiety disorders (generalized, social, separation, selective mutism, panic, phobias, illness). Services are also provided for depression, adjustment concerns, disruptive behavior, emotion dysregulation, and life transitions. My doctoral education and training were completed at Vanderbilt University.
(615) 428-3226 View (615) 428-3226
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Jessica Lynn Bolin Edwards
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MHS
Verified Verified
Crossville, TN 38555
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, adoption, trauma, and parenting problems. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I have worked in a variety of settings including residential, mobile crisis, outpatient, and in-home. I feel like that is important to explain as, it means that I have had experience working with a broad range and severity of clinical issues. I have the most experience working with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, family/relationship conflicts, life transitions, and complex trauma/abuse.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, adoption, trauma, and parenting problems. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I have worked in a variety of settings including residential, mobile crisis, outpatient, and in-home. I feel like that is important to explain as, it means that I have had experience working with a broad range and severity of clinical issues. I have the most experience working with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, family/relationship conflicts, life transitions, and complex trauma/abuse.
(931) 202-9089 View (931) 202-9089
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Christina True
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37043
Are you dealing with difficulty making choices that are right for your life? Have you been struggling with anxious thoughts or feelings? I am here to help support you and collaborate with you on your journey to healing. Whether you're facing difficulties with childhood trauma, anxious thoughts, or challenges with relationship building, I am here to support you along the way. I work with you to create realistic goals that allow you to reach the milestones that you have laid out. I offer in-person and Telehealth services.
Are you dealing with difficulty making choices that are right for your life? Have you been struggling with anxious thoughts or feelings? I am here to help support you and collaborate with you on your journey to healing. Whether you're facing difficulties with childhood trauma, anxious thoughts, or challenges with relationship building, I am here to support you along the way. I work with you to create realistic goals that allow you to reach the milestones that you have laid out. I offer in-person and Telehealth services.
(615) 285-6822 View (615) 285-6822
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Debbie A. Freeman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Spring Hill, TN 37174  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 26 years of experience. As a former Director of Clinical Services and current adjunct professor, I have trained hundreds of upcoming therapists in both the science as well as the art of providing quality, enriching therapy. I am dedicated to helping you to "process" any pain keeping you from having the healthiest relationships possible and a successful life. The hardest step is often just getting started so feel free to reach out and we can have a conversation. Individuals, Couples and Families always welcome. Accepting New Clients-Free Consultation
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 26 years of experience. As a former Director of Clinical Services and current adjunct professor, I have trained hundreds of upcoming therapists in both the science as well as the art of providing quality, enriching therapy. I am dedicated to helping you to "process" any pain keeping you from having the healthiest relationships possible and a successful life. The hardest step is often just getting started so feel free to reach out and we can have a conversation. Individuals, Couples and Families always welcome. Accepting New Clients-Free Consultation
(615) 656-8663 View (615) 656-8663
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Linda Smith MMFT
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, TN 38401
Being a good listener by engaging with you is paramount to what I see as working with current issues client's face. Understanding that clients search for solutions to their problems, knowing and learning how to help themselves become stronger, whether a survivor of trauma, infidelity, substance abuse or neglect, or anger you may hit a breaking point. Please know that together we can take you to the next level, to what works best for setting goals and interventions best done where change can happen. Don't put off today where you want to be tomorrow-change can make a difference.
Being a good listener by engaging with you is paramount to what I see as working with current issues client's face. Understanding that clients search for solutions to their problems, knowing and learning how to help themselves become stronger, whether a survivor of trauma, infidelity, substance abuse or neglect, or anger you may hit a breaking point. Please know that together we can take you to the next level, to what works best for setting goals and interventions best done where change can happen. Don't put off today where you want to be tomorrow-change can make a difference.
(931) 342-4337 View (931) 342-4337
Symmetry Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215
Symmetry Counseling provides compassionate and evidence-based counseling services for children and families, adolescents and adults. Our goal is to empower individuals and families to function at their highest emotional, social and intellectual levels by rediscovering their core values and returning to their authentic self.
Symmetry Counseling provides compassionate and evidence-based counseling services for children and families, adolescents and adults. Our goal is to empower individuals and families to function at their highest emotional, social and intellectual levels by rediscovering their core values and returning to their authentic self.
(615) 709-5372 View (615) 709-5372
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Jordyn Patchett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Hi there! I’m so glad you are here! I absolutely love working with children, teens, young adults and families. Early intervention and breaking mental health stigma early on is so important. Together, we will target concerning areas and accept all levels of progress. With the use of effective skills and a warm approach, I will help you with your mental health wellness goals. If you (or your child) are struggling with anxiety, anger, distress, behavioral concerns, relationship, school/work/sports performance, executive functioning skills, mood, self esteem, trauma and other related concerns-please reach out! :)
Hi there! I’m so glad you are here! I absolutely love working with children, teens, young adults and families. Early intervention and breaking mental health stigma early on is so important. Together, we will target concerning areas and accept all levels of progress. With the use of effective skills and a warm approach, I will help you with your mental health wellness goals. If you (or your child) are struggling with anxiety, anger, distress, behavioral concerns, relationship, school/work/sports performance, executive functioning skills, mood, self esteem, trauma and other related concerns-please reach out! :)
(629) 276-4269 View (629) 276-4269
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Corisa Ricciardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206
My goal is to offer a therapeutic space of connection and to move at the client’s own pace to tap into the resiliency and capacity for growth that resides within them. Whether you are wanting to grow your skills in coping with life’s many challenges, to know yourself more fully, or to seek healing from trauma, I am glad to meet you here and would feel honored to collaborate with you on your therapy journey.
My goal is to offer a therapeutic space of connection and to move at the client’s own pace to tap into the resiliency and capacity for growth that resides within them. Whether you are wanting to grow your skills in coping with life’s many challenges, to know yourself more fully, or to seek healing from trauma, I am glad to meet you here and would feel honored to collaborate with you on your therapy journey.
(615) 697-6091 View (615) 697-6091
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Heather Monson-James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37408
For over twenty years, I've been practicing psychotherapy in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I began my career working with complex psychiatric cases. I have since evolved my practice to include a focus on wellness and prevention. I work with individuals, couples, and families, utilizing evidence-based treatment techniques that are tailored to each person's unique needs.
For over twenty years, I've been practicing psychotherapy in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I began my career working with complex psychiatric cases. I have since evolved my practice to include a focus on wellness and prevention. I work with individuals, couples, and families, utilizing evidence-based treatment techniques that are tailored to each person's unique needs.
(423) 328-8432 View (423) 328-8432
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Cindy Janke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Winchester, TN 37398
Therapy is hard. I want to create a space that is safe where you feel seen and heard to talk about the hard stuff. I use framework that supports individuals in all stages of life facing issues with relationship distress, grief and loss, depression or moodiness, trauma, anxiety, anger issues, self-defeating behaviors, or other life stressors.
Therapy is hard. I want to create a space that is safe where you feel seen and heard to talk about the hard stuff. I use framework that supports individuals in all stages of life facing issues with relationship distress, grief and loss, depression or moodiness, trauma, anxiety, anger issues, self-defeating behaviors, or other life stressors.
(615) 502-4380 View (615) 502-4380

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Compassion Focused Therapists

How does compassion-focused therapy work?

Compassion-Focused Therapy is based on the idea that humans have at least three emotion regulation systems, including one that responds to threats and another that allows us to self-soothe. Those who experienced serious childhood adversity, the theory goes, have a hyperactive threat system and an underperforming self-soothing system, leaving them vulnerable to shame and a hypercritical mindset. CFT focuses on bringing these systems back into balance, helping the client be kinder to themselves and better able to accept kindness from others.

Is compassion-focused therapy a type of CBT?

Compassion-focused therapy is closely related to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and employs many of its techniques. In addition to CBT, CFT also draws from the fields of biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and Buddhism. It also has similarities to some types of trauma-focused therapies.

Is compassion-focused therapy evidence based?

Evidence suggests that CFT can be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and other mental illnesses. It has also been shown to be beneficial for individuals who may not have diagnosable psychiatric disorders but who still struggle with persistent self-criticism and feelings of shame.

What are the limitations of compassion-focused therapy?

Compassion-focused therapy is still a relatively new therapy, and research on its efficacy is still in its early stages; while some studies have found positive results, many have suffered from quality issues or small sample sizes. And while most CFT clients find it difficult to practice self-compassion at first, some—especially those who actively fear compassion or are deeply uncomfortable being cared for—may not be fully open to the tenets of CFT, potentially limiting the therapy’s long-term effectiveness.