Therapists in Tennessee
My name is Christy Tunnell, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. My approach to therapy is one of open and honest communication between myself and my clients. I like to be direct but at the same time gentle. I also utilize humor in my approach when it is needed. My focus has always been helping whomever I am working with become the best versions of themselves.
My name is Christy Tunnell, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. My approach to therapy is one of open and honest communication between myself and my clients. I like to be direct but at the same time gentle. I also utilize humor in my approach when it is needed. My focus has always been helping whomever I am working with become the best versions of themselves.
Betsy Abrams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37043
Another area of interest is working with family members of addicts.
Are you struggling with anxiety, low self esteem, depression or relationship issues? Does life seem overwhelming to you? Emotional pain and stress can affect our lives in many ways, negatively contributing to our emotional, physical and spiritual health. I view each client as a unique person and develop the best therapeutic approach for their needs. My passion is to help individuals identify healthy coping skills and beliefs to deal with everyday life issues or past difficulties that impact their lives today.
Another area of interest is working with family members of addicts.
Are you struggling with anxiety, low self esteem, depression or relationship issues? Does life seem overwhelming to you? Emotional pain and stress can affect our lives in many ways, negatively contributing to our emotional, physical and spiritual health. I view each client as a unique person and develop the best therapeutic approach for their needs. My passion is to help individuals identify healthy coping skills and beliefs to deal with everyday life issues or past difficulties that impact their lives today.
Common reasons people seek my help experience persistent sadness, worry, and fear which handicap their social and personal functioning. Ideally, I help people manage conflicts within their family structure, but often a person's family is not a source of support. I pay careful attention to ensuring people clinch ideal lifespan development milestones. My community also suffers from chronic stress at work and school. I can help adults, but also children and adolescents who traverse bullying and educational problems. My approach focuses on building healthy self-esteem when people lack confidence and promote their self-worth.
Common reasons people seek my help experience persistent sadness, worry, and fear which handicap their social and personal functioning. Ideally, I help people manage conflicts within their family structure, but often a person's family is not a source of support. I pay careful attention to ensuring people clinch ideal lifespan development milestones. My community also suffers from chronic stress at work and school. I can help adults, but also children and adolescents who traverse bullying and educational problems. My approach focuses on building healthy self-esteem when people lack confidence and promote their self-worth.
Another sleepless night kept awake either by nightmares, haunting images from the past, or memories that you can’t push away? You’ve tried almost everything to keep the past in the past, but no matter what, the past keeps showing up in all the reminders around you. The traumatic event(s) were awful enough, reliving them over again in your mind and body just seems unusually cruel. You’ve tried keeping up appearances at work, around family, but the more you try, the more disconnected you feel. As time moves on, you keep wondering if there’s something wrong with "you" that you can’t just “get over” them.
Another sleepless night kept awake either by nightmares, haunting images from the past, or memories that you can’t push away? You’ve tried almost everything to keep the past in the past, but no matter what, the past keeps showing up in all the reminders around you. The traumatic event(s) were awful enough, reliving them over again in your mind and body just seems unusually cruel. You’ve tried keeping up appearances at work, around family, but the more you try, the more disconnected you feel. As time moves on, you keep wondering if there’s something wrong with "you" that you can’t just “get over” them.
Aptitude Behavioral Services, LLC
MEd, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Cleveland, TN 37312
Waitlist for new clients
I started Aptitude Behavioral Services, LLC to service school-age children in the East TN area. I love working with children through pre-teen ages and have also worked with a few higher-functioning teenagers. My typical day involves working with families that face challenges with behavior and working directly with children to decrease these behaviors while building skill deficits. I enjoy including family in my sessions and want to empower caregivers and family members so that they are equipped to handle behavioral challenges.
I started Aptitude Behavioral Services, LLC to service school-age children in the East TN area. I love working with children through pre-teen ages and have also worked with a few higher-functioning teenagers. My typical day involves working with families that face challenges with behavior and working directly with children to decrease these behaviors while building skill deficits. I enjoy including family in my sessions and want to empower caregivers and family members so that they are equipped to handle behavioral challenges.
Anne Warwick Landry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSSW, LCSW, C-DBT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Powell, TN 37849
Now accepting new clients. I provide a sliding scale. I come from a non-judgmental, client-centered approach and have years of experience working with adults, teens, and children in outpatient and inpatient settings. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Motivational Therapy and many other approaches. Contact me today for a free phone consultation.
Now accepting new clients. I provide a sliding scale. I come from a non-judgmental, client-centered approach and have years of experience working with adults, teens, and children in outpatient and inpatient settings. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Motivational Therapy and many other approaches. Contact me today for a free phone consultation.
Robert Wesley Phillips
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADAC, NCAC, SAP, CPS, CIP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Unionville, TN 37180
Robert has extensive training in Motivational Interviewing (MI), Co-Active Life Coaching, Egan's Skilled Helper Model and the Johnson Model of Intervention and is certified in Family Systemic Intervention© and ARISE(tm).
Robert is an Intervention Specialist trained in guiding families through the systemic process whereby a person addicted to alcohol or drugs is encouraged to accept help and enter treatment. Robert has worked in treatment centers and detoxification facilities as a counselor, program developer, educator, director of admission and clinical supervisor. Robert's practice specializes in substance abuse interventions, counseling, DOT/SAP services and community prevention. Robert is certified and licensed as an Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse counselor; Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) ; Prevention Specialist; and Crisis Interventionist.
Robert has extensive training in Motivational Interviewing (MI), Co-Active Life Coaching, Egan's Skilled Helper Model and the Johnson Model of Intervention and is certified in Family Systemic Intervention© and ARISE(tm).
Robert is an Intervention Specialist trained in guiding families through the systemic process whereby a person addicted to alcohol or drugs is encouraged to accept help and enter treatment. Robert has worked in treatment centers and detoxification facilities as a counselor, program developer, educator, director of admission and clinical supervisor. Robert's practice specializes in substance abuse interventions, counseling, DOT/SAP services and community prevention. Robert is certified and licensed as an Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse counselor; Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) ; Prevention Specialist; and Crisis Interventionist.
Janet V Heilbronn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
I am level 1 Internal Family Systems (IFS) as well as having trained in Family Constellation work.
I love working with clients that are actively on the path of healing. I have extensive experience working with addiction (both process and substance) and trauma and welcome sober and newly sober people to step in to a process with me. I am an 'out of the box' therapist and work best with those that are open to doing their therapeutic work 'beyond the talking'. In addition to recovery I love to help people identify ways in which to be more fully who they know inside that they are - even if they don't have the fully formed picture of what that is yet!
I am level 1 Internal Family Systems (IFS) as well as having trained in Family Constellation work.
I love working with clients that are actively on the path of healing. I have extensive experience working with addiction (both process and substance) and trauma and welcome sober and newly sober people to step in to a process with me. I am an 'out of the box' therapist and work best with those that are open to doing their therapeutic work 'beyond the talking'. In addition to recovery I love to help people identify ways in which to be more fully who they know inside that they are - even if they don't have the fully formed picture of what that is yet!
Insights Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Smyrna, TN 37167 (Online Only)
Addictions, poor self esteem, all forms of abuse, dysfunctional family systems, grief and loss, stress reduction, coping techniques, anger management, marriage and relationship issues, and more.
“I really care about the happiness and well being of each one of my clients. After 15 years of practice, I still feel thankful for each new relationship. The privilege of helping people discover their true selves and to assist them in being their very best is a delight and a blessing.”
Addictions, poor self esteem, all forms of abuse, dysfunctional family systems, grief and loss, stress reduction, coping techniques, anger management, marriage and relationship issues, and more.
“I really care about the happiness and well being of each one of my clients. After 15 years of practice, I still feel thankful for each new relationship. The privilege of helping people discover their true selves and to assist them in being their very best is a delight and a blessing.”
Tamara Boone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37040
I presently have an interest in working with individuals of all age groups that struggle with anxiety, depression, anger management, personality disorders, trauma, self-esteem, LGBTQ, and family/couples counseling to name a few.
Giving up on a goal because of a setback is like slashing your other three tires because you have a flat; I live by this quote because it is so simplistic yet speaks volumes. I feel that in life you will always have setbacks, but that is essential to understanding that it is a process but that it is your process that we will work through together in a strong therapeutic relationship.
I presently have an interest in working with individuals of all age groups that struggle with anxiety, depression, anger management, personality disorders, trauma, self-esteem, LGBTQ, and family/couples counseling to name a few.
Giving up on a goal because of a setback is like slashing your other three tires because you have a flat; I live by this quote because it is so simplistic yet speaks volumes. I feel that in life you will always have setbacks, but that is essential to understanding that it is a process but that it is your process that we will work through together in a strong therapeutic relationship.
Dr. Pamala Hernandez-Kaufman, PsyD, MBA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067
I follow all legal/ethical guidelines of the state boards and the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy.
Finding it difficult to cope? Experiencing problems in your most significant relationships? Facing a crisis or loss? Feeling stressed out, burnt out, maxed out, out of ideas, out of it? Help is available! I'm a licensed psychotherapist in Tennessee, California, Florida, and Massachusetts. I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples & families find solutions that are right for them! I offer a safe, supportive, confidential place to find answers and make changes that heal! Don't go through the hard times in life alone--everyone needs help sometimes. You deserve to be your best you!
I follow all legal/ethical guidelines of the state boards and the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy.
Finding it difficult to cope? Experiencing problems in your most significant relationships? Facing a crisis or loss? Feeling stressed out, burnt out, maxed out, out of ideas, out of it? Help is available! I'm a licensed psychotherapist in Tennessee, California, Florida, and Massachusetts. I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples & families find solutions that are right for them! I offer a safe, supportive, confidential place to find answers and make changes that heal! Don't go through the hard times in life alone--everyone needs help sometimes. You deserve to be your best you!
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LPC, CTT, CMAT, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37220
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Allison is dually licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, with EMDR I and II certifications.
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** At Ascend Counseling, PLLC we believe that all people deserve a place to come as they are. As seasoned therapists, we provide a safe, collaborative experience for our clients combining empathy with professional excellence to guide the therapeutic process. Many therapeutic practices simply help you manage your symptoms and/or survive the next crisis. But at Ascend Counseling, PLLC, we believe that therapists should offer more. We will work with you to identify and address the root issues that perpetuate interpersonal problems. With us, you'll get to the bottom of things so that you can move forward!
Serenity Counseling & Mediation Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFT, LPC, CLC, Interns
Verified Verified
Gallatin, TN 37066
Our believe is to strengthen the individual, the family and the community.
Serenity Counseling Center provides a safe, confidential opportunity for people to experience victory over life's difficulties by using counseling framework and an environment for counselors and counselors in training. Serenity Counseling Center was established in 2007. It's our purpose of Serenity to equip individuals, couples, and families with coping skills for life's issues that are consistent. Serenity Counseling Center is staffed by master's level practitioners from every discipline, including marriage and family, divorce mediation, life coaching substance abuse, and therapy. You can see intern if no insurance or low fee needs
Our believe is to strengthen the individual, the family and the community.
Serenity Counseling Center provides a safe, confidential opportunity for people to experience victory over life's difficulties by using counseling framework and an environment for counselors and counselors in training. Serenity Counseling Center was established in 2007. It's our purpose of Serenity to equip individuals, couples, and families with coping skills for life's issues that are consistent. Serenity Counseling Center is staffed by master's level practitioners from every discipline, including marriage and family, divorce mediation, life coaching substance abuse, and therapy. You can see intern if no insurance or low fee needs
Connections Integrated Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
We offer a range of treatment options focusing on the strengths and challenges of each client or family we see.
We believe healing and change is possible despite the challenges (or upbringings) we face. We invite you to be curious about all the possibilities that come along with recovery and restoration. Anytime we start something new, it can feel scary and overwhelming. Connection and co-regulation foster safety, awareness, and self-compassion. Our team specializes in addiction and recovery but can accomodate most referrals if it feels like a good fit. Each practitioner on our team is experienced in treating substance misuse, and each person also embodies unique training and life experience.
We offer a range of treatment options focusing on the strengths and challenges of each client or family we see.
We believe healing and change is possible despite the challenges (or upbringings) we face. We invite you to be curious about all the possibilities that come along with recovery and restoration. Anytime we start something new, it can feel scary and overwhelming. Connection and co-regulation foster safety, awareness, and self-compassion. Our team specializes in addiction and recovery but can accomodate most referrals if it feels like a good fit. Each practitioner on our team is experienced in treating substance misuse, and each person also embodies unique training and life experience.
Haven Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
We are a family-focused counseling clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee, with telehealth availability throughout Tennessee. Haven is a practice that desires to meet the mental health and relational needs of our community, with a particular focus on serving those looking for faith-sensitive services, where belief can be openly integrated into the therapeutic process as clients may desire. We desire to offer a positive and inviting place for adults, children, adolescents, and whole families to receive highly professional support in their emotional and behavioral needs.
We are a family-focused counseling clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee, with telehealth availability throughout Tennessee. Haven is a practice that desires to meet the mental health and relational needs of our community, with a particular focus on serving those looking for faith-sensitive services, where belief can be openly integrated into the therapeutic process as clients may desire. We desire to offer a positive and inviting place for adults, children, adolescents, and whole families to receive highly professional support in their emotional and behavioral needs.
VIRTUAL VISITS-Telehealth. We specialize in sessions via the internet on high encrypted, Hipaa Compliant systems (similar to FaceTime, Skype, etc.) It allows for same day sessions for clients who are not able to make it into one of our physical locations. Clients can use their phones, tablets, laptops, and PC's. We are a professional counseling firm with experienced counselors in Sexual Abuse, Relationship/Marital Counseling, Family Counseling, Codependency Counseling, Gender Identity, Incarceration/Probation Counseling, and specialize in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling for adults and teens, as well as Trauma and PTSD.
VIRTUAL VISITS-Telehealth. We specialize in sessions via the internet on high encrypted, Hipaa Compliant systems (similar to FaceTime, Skype, etc.) It allows for same day sessions for clients who are not able to make it into one of our physical locations. Clients can use their phones, tablets, laptops, and PC's. We are a professional counseling firm with experienced counselors in Sexual Abuse, Relationship/Marital Counseling, Family Counseling, Codependency Counseling, Gender Identity, Incarceration/Probation Counseling, and specialize in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling for adults and teens, as well as Trauma and PTSD.
Jessica Davidson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37221
Are you worried about your child? Does your child not seem like themselves? Your child may be irritable, aggressive and defiant. Your child may seem angry or withdrawn. Adolescents often refuse to talk to you, participate in enjoyable activities, experience thoughts of suicide or do things to harm themselves. Your child may have experienced a traumatic event or is having difficulty navigating a life change such as divorce, death of a family member or adoption. You may feel hopeless and not sure how to help your child. If this sounds familiar, I can help. I have experience working with children with these same issues.
Are you worried about your child? Does your child not seem like themselves? Your child may be irritable, aggressive and defiant. Your child may seem angry or withdrawn. Adolescents often refuse to talk to you, participate in enjoyable activities, experience thoughts of suicide or do things to harm themselves. Your child may have experienced a traumatic event or is having difficulty navigating a life change such as divorce, death of a family member or adoption. You may feel hopeless and not sure how to help your child. If this sounds familiar, I can help. I have experience working with children with these same issues.
I see individuals ages 8-26. I offer individual and family therapy sessions. My sessions are very unique in that I allow a place for kiddos to be kiddos. My favorite part of my job is when a client tells me, "I never thought therapy could be like this." or "This makes so much sense." Kiddos are in a state of development that can be either extremely scary or exciting. What makes the difference is when they and loved ones understand this process on a cognitive, emotional, and physiological level. Then behaviors and responses become more clear and how to handle them becomes more effective.
I see individuals ages 8-26. I offer individual and family therapy sessions. My sessions are very unique in that I allow a place for kiddos to be kiddos. My favorite part of my job is when a client tells me, "I never thought therapy could be like this." or "This makes so much sense." Kiddos are in a state of development that can be either extremely scary or exciting. What makes the difference is when they and loved ones understand this process on a cognitive, emotional, and physiological level. Then behaviors and responses become more clear and how to handle them becomes more effective.
Sascha C Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPCMHSP, LMHC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Heiskell, TN 37754 (Online Only)
We can break free of the patterns that bind us and learn new ways to manage challenging emotions. I care about my client's growth and success in obtaining their goals. I want to help in that journey and allow a safe space that fosters that growth. I am licensed professional counselor with over 8 years of experience working with a wide range of mental health disorders. Through my experience I have had particular success in helping women and adolescents navigate various life challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, school/work related stress, family difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD management.
We can break free of the patterns that bind us and learn new ways to manage challenging emotions. I care about my client's growth and success in obtaining their goals. I want to help in that journey and allow a safe space that fosters that growth. I am licensed professional counselor with over 8 years of experience working with a wide range of mental health disorders. Through my experience I have had particular success in helping women and adolescents navigate various life challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, school/work related stress, family difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD management.
Chris M Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Spring Hill, TN 37174
Change is hard. Relationships are hard. If you're experiencing challenges in work, family, or any area where other people are involved-there is help! And if there's anything the last few years have shown us, it's the need for help in relationships! It can really pay to develop a great life/work strategy and create a powerful set of life “tools” for your “toolbelt”. Therapy can do this and more. We will work collaboratively as a team, setting and achieving goals through structured discussion.
Change is hard. Relationships are hard. If you're experiencing challenges in work, family, or any area where other people are involved-there is help! And if there's anything the last few years have shown us, it's the need for help in relationships! It can really pay to develop a great life/work strategy and create a powerful set of life “tools” for your “toolbelt”. Therapy can do this and more. We will work collaboratively as a team, setting and achieving goals through structured discussion.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.