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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP

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Available both in-person and online
1331 Union Avenue Suite 1006 Memphis, TN 38104
I take counseling very seriously! So if you think I'm here to play around with y'all, ........ I'M NOT! Are you having difficulties with a sadness or constant worrying? Are you always in your head? Is it seemingly impossible for you to turn your mind off? Anxiety and depression are like 2 bad roommates that don't respect your boundaries. Let's put a plan together to kick these two busters out! No we cannot change our past, but we can change how we can think about past. It is time to deal with your TRAUMA. I will teach you tools! Let's change the old narrative of yourself, and write a new autobiography! I'm not like most therapists.
I will teach you proven coping skills that will help you get more out of your relationships with others. Let me show you how to protect your peace. I love helping couples and individuals identify the roadblocks to happiness. I do NOT sugar coat. If you’re willing to do the work, change will happen for you.
If you have insurance, please self schedule your consultation session today by going to my personal web page. It is listed as “website” under my primary location. If not, feel free to call or email me now.
Call or Gerald Vernell now for a free 15 minute consultation - (901) 763-8395

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Union Centre

1331 Union Avenue

Suite 1006

Memphis, TN 38104 map

(901) 763-8395
My website
I also do FMLA paperwork.
I specialize in Anger Management, Anxiety and Self Esteem 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (901) 763-8395
Photo of Gerald Vernell, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Union Centre

1331 Union Avenue

Suite 1006

Memphis, TN 38104 map

(901) 763-8395
My website
I also do FMLA paperwork.
I specialize in Anger Management, Anxiety and Self Esteem 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $200

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
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I accept private pay and insurance.
Photo of Gerald Vernell, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Gerald Vernell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (901) 763-8395
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I accept private pay and insurance.
Photo of Gerald Vernell, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Gerald Vernell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (901) 763-8395

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Tennessee / 5479 Gerald Vernell
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 9 years
  • Attended University of New Haven, Masters, Graduated 2000
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Tennessee Board of Professionals Counselors 5479 / 2021
  • Degree/Diploma from Freed-Hardeman University MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling / 2020
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Gerald Vernell is a licensed professional counselor with 28 years of mental health experience. He has worked with multiple age groups, genders, sexual orientations, and more. He uses CBT, motivational interviewing, Gottman, and Brain Spotting to help individuals their problems.
Photo of Gerald Vernell, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Gerald Vernell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (901) 763-8395
"
Gerald Vernell is a licensed professional counselor with 28 years of mental health experience. He has worked with multiple age groups, genders, sexual orientations, and more. He uses CBT, motivational interviewing, Gottman, and Brain Spotting to help individuals their problems.
Photo of Gerald Vernell, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Gerald Vernell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (901) 763-8395

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Self Esteem

Expertise

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Codependency
  • Couples Counseling
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I use humor and my personal story to teach coping skills. I do not practice "fuzzy therapy." You will always know what you are working on. I provide a safe and supportive space to increase your knowledge of self.
Photo of Gerald Vernell, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Gerald Vernell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (901) 763-8395
"
I use humor and my personal story to teach coping skills. I do not practice "fuzzy therapy." You will always know what you are working on. I provide a safe and supportive space to increase your knowledge of self.
Photo of Gerald Vernell, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Gerald Vernell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (901) 763-8395

Endorsement

Montoyia D McGowan
Montoyia D McGowan
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSSWLCSW
Gerald is my go to guy for couples, especially if more structure in relationships are desired. He is guided by the clients’ desires and uses a combination of real life skills to help facilitate healing.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Brainspotting
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to push back against those thoughts to change your feelings for the better.
Photo of Gerald Vernell, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Gerald Vernell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (901) 763-8395
"
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to push back against those thoughts to change your feelings for the better.
Photo of Gerald Vernell, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Gerald Vernell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (901) 763-8395

Location

Primary Location

Union Centre

1331 Union Avenue

Suite 1006

Memphis, TN 38104

(901) 763-8395
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I also do FMLA paperwork.
Photo of Gerald Vernell, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Gerald Vernell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Call for a free consultation now - (901) 763-8395
"
I also do FMLA paperwork.
Photo of Gerald Vernell, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Gerald Vernell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Call for a free consultation now - (901) 763-8395