Why Play Therapy? This is a frequently asked question. I believe that through play, children express themselves in their own developmentally appropriate way. Through play and other expressive therapies, children can resolve problems, cope with difficult emotions,improve cognitive development and help resolve inner conflicts. Although I work mainly with children, my education and training also allow me the opportunity to work with adults on certain issues.

I have 25 years experience helping individuals overcome obstacles in their lives. Using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, I can help you learn how to manage your emotions more effectively and cope with challenges. Visit our website at www.cbstricities.net or give us a call today at 423-781-0081.

You deserve treatment that actually helps you get your life back on track (for good). JourneyPure is backed by 6K+ success stories and hundreds of positive reviews online.

Many therapists like myself venture into the mental health field motivated by their own experiences. Growing up in a family that struggled with addictions, grief/loss, co-dependency, violence and dysfunction, I existed in life feeling lonely, worthless, and empty for too many years. I turned my life upside down and reconstructed my life based upon me as I was truly created. Living life whole, as a spiritually connected being, brought me to love, accept and respect myself. In this place LIFE IS GOOD! I know the path that leads to this place.

My goal is to help people identify problem areas and the personal strengths that are available to begin to address those problems. I also focus on helping people improve communication and relationship skills as a part of problem-solving. I treat individuals and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, grief/loss issues, substance abuse, communication and relationship problems, women's issues, adjustment problems, parenting, spiritual issues. I participate in many employee assistance plans and I am in most insurance networks. Please call for detailed information about plans.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years experience in the mental health field. I earned both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Tennessee. My clinical interest and practice experience includes trauma work, grief and loss, mood disorders, relationship issues, and life transitions including pregnancy, birth of a new child, pregnancy loss and postpartum depression/anxiety/trauma. I enjoy seeing insights occur and feel privileged to have the opportunity to partner with people as they make changes in their lives.

You deserve treatment that actually helps you get your life back on track (for good). JourneyPure is backed by 6K+ success stories and hundreds of positive reviews online.

I am a licensed therapist and hold specialty certifications in Grief/Thanantology (Association of Death Education and Counseling), Clinical Certified Trauma Professional (IATP) & EMDR Level II certification. I hold special interest in helping post trauma, loss, families with special needs children, and individuals with CF & heart disease.I also offer a monthly support group for those seeking healing after the suicide of a significant person in their life &it is one of the nationwide Survivors of Suicide groups. There is no charge for this group but it is requested that you call or email for information prior to group attendance.

Now accepting new clients! Every single one of us faces challenges in our individual "inside world". Those challenges cause us to struggle even more with the challenges of the outside world... but you don't have to face those challenges alone. Remember that when you are suffering and it feels like your life is caving in around you...don't worry. Your inside world can harbor emotions that you never knew existed. Emotions that have been buried for many years and that may be causing you stress, pain, illness and mental despair.

The Disease of addiction in being redefined as "dis-ease" which expands on meanings we typically primarily think of as substance addiction. Dis-ease is emotional, mental, and spiritual as well as physical. I might add that addiction is definitely a relational problem as well. Knowing when to intervene and deciding on intervention are points at which I start working with clients. Intervention can take place in the context of the therapy room or the traditional organized intervention. Calling for help or a brief initial consult can be the first step in turning thought and contemplation into an action plan.