Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Putnam County, TN

There comes a time when you realize that you need help. "Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase", MLK Jr. I believe no one wants to live in misery and the first step is asking for help. I believe in helping others to reaffirm their positivity and build on the ones that are struggles. My goal in therapy is for my clients to feel at ease and know they are not alone. To help them deal with the multitude of issues that sometimes can bring pain and help them on the path of healing.

Tired of holding so much inside? Everyone goes through tough times and needs a safe space to talk. My style of practice enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I treat several mental health disorders and provide a peaceful & neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a caring, safe space without judgment, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan that helps you reach your goals.

I am a person-centered therapist committed to helping adults dealing with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma, as well as life issues such as marriage, divorce, parenthood, communication, and other life adjustments.

Exhausted. Overwhelmed. Depleted. Do you feel like the world is slowly crushing in on you, as you attempt to process a recent loss, a life changing situation, or accumulating life transitions? Whether fresh or prolonged in time, it still feels raw and vulnerable, and it's hard to imagine a time without this. You feel isolated, and as if you can't relate to others around you. You crave normalcy during this time of chaos. You want to feel whole again. You want to feel understood and relatable to others. Most of all, you want the simplicity of life that you once had.

As a counselor and a fellow human, I have found that deepening our awareness of who we are and the struggles we face, within a supportive, safe relationship can help us navigate life’s obstacles in ways that we did not feel were possible on our own. In time, we learn how to nurture and come home to ourselves. Counseling can be an empowering gift to the self. My therapeutic orientation is trauma, grief, and somatic-informed. I offer creative, mindful, body-centered, and nature-inspired interventions within sessions as ways of tuning into ourselves, understanding our patterns, and cultivating a life we intentionally want to lead.

I graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2014 with a Masters Degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology, and since then I have had experience working with all ages, including working in intense situations with the police department and hospitals in Chicago, IL. I practice an integrative approach focusing on the whole person, physically, mentally, and emotionally. I approach counseling using mindfulness techniques, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. I have had experience working with a wide variety of issues including Depression, Anxiety, crisis intervention, self-esteem, grief and loss, and PTSD.

We support you in finding the therapist who's right for you! We offer a safe place to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, premarital counseling, grief and loss, spiritual abuse, trauma, and stress, among other concerns. We serve individuals, couples, and families of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. Whether you have been struggling with a particular issue for years or you just want to try to make your life a little better, we are here to help.

Hi! I am Dessie Avila, a dedicated and compassionate licensed counselor and doctoral candidate concentrating on an integrative approach to counseling. With a profound commitment to helping individuals from diverse backgrounds, I am here to guide you on your path to emotional well-being and personal transformation. I believe every individual is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to counseling. Drawing from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, I tailor my approach to suit your specific needs and preferences. This integrative approach allows us to collaboratively explore and address the complexities of your life.

Do you find yourself feeling heavy and weighed down by the stress of the world? Looking for someone to confide in to share the load of your past wounds, present struggles, and future worries? You are not alone and there is help in sight.

I strive to ensure that my clients feel heard, and are able to reach the potential that they may or may not realize they have. HeartWell Counseling, LLC wants to pull our hearts out of the darkness of our wells and into our purpose.

Hi there! Glad you stopped here at my profile .A little about me: I help children, families, individuals, & elderly populations. I support people in exploring their history & uncovering patterns they may not even be aware of so that they can begin to have more control of their emotions & live a more fulfilling life. I’ve been a therapist for 4 years & absolutely love what I do! I have seen so many people experience growth and healing via “aha” moments. I enjoy processing difficult stuff in a meaningful way to help others find precious relief from tough feelings.

"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow." Helen Keller ~~~ I believe all individuals desire joy, hope and happiness and often get so caught up in the difficulties in life, they lose hope in finding these things in their lives again. If in some small way, I can restore hope which leads an another individual to joy and happiness in their lives, then His purpose has been fulfilled. Every person has a plan and purpose in their lives and my desire is to help them reconnect with their plan and purpose.

Reaching out for help is never easy, so taking that first step is brave and to be commended. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and walks of life. Maybe you need a listening ear and genuine support through life's ups and downs. Maybe you have specific goals you want to accomplish within counseling. Or maybe you are somewhere in between. No matter where you are, I will meet you there and we will walk through the counseling journey together. I have experience working with adolescents to adults as well as those struggling with grief, addiction, life adjustments, and first responders and their families.