Humanistic Therapists in 37209

My hope is that our work together can reignite those things that bring you the most joy and life. Often this process involves working through the impact of loss, pain, or trauma in a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. I work extensively with women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and much of my experience centers around religious trauma and spiritual wounding. My work is informed by humanistic and existential perspectives of psychotherapy, and I often incorporate the use of mindfulness techniques. I am also trained in a number of evidence-based clinical treatments including IFS, ACT, and EMDR.

I conceptualize psychotherapy from a humanistic approach, which entails holistically understanding your background, identities, strengths, growth areas, interpersonal relationships, goals, values, etc. I strive to create a culturally sensitive, inclusive, and affirming space to facilitate growth and insights. This allows you to implement what you have gained in therapy in your everyday life. I specialize in trauma treatment and empowerment, identity exploration and integration, and working with folx from marginalized communities (i.e. LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, faith crisis/transition, immigrant/international background, etc. )

I have a passion for counseling women and girls, preteens through adulthood, while they discover their identities and develop their voices. Throughout my professional experiences in treatment centers, private schools, and private practice, I've worked exclusively with women and girls as they tackle a variety of mental health challenges and life transitions. It's truly a gift to be a part of enriching the lives of women, girls, and those that are touched by them. To me, there is nothing more exciting than watching someone evolve into the best version of themselves!

I work with women and adolescent girls who are navigating a variety of life challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, life transitions, grief and loss, and self-esteem or body image concerns. Women often face unique difficulties in the realm of mental health, but they also have unique strengths that deserve to be recognized and celebrated. I enjoy helping my clients identify and build upon their existing strengths to achieve their goals and create meaningful change in their lives. While I am passionate about connecting with women of all ages, I have extensive experience counseling adolescents and teens.

Collaboration, clarity, consistency and compassion are the framework for the relationship that is formed with my clients. I will walk alongside you and provide a space for you to gain clarity, in order to establish goals that will help you move forward leading to positive change. Together we will create a plan that will provide the opportunity for a deeper understanding of self, a clear purpose, and discover the tools that will assist in navigating the challenges that you may be experiencing. The goal is to be a consistent, safe, touchpoint, offering support and guidance in order to help you find your power.

No shame or judgment-we all need a safe place to unpack our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. None of us gets through life without support, connection, and understanding. I want to create that place for you. To help and support you to be understood, resource you with options, and be with you on your healing journey. Today is a new day. I look forward to talking with you and meeting you.

Are you ready to transform depression and anxiety into hope and calm? Would support from an ally promote positive changes in your life? It takes courage to ask for help, but the rewards for doing so can lead to a lifetime of fulfillment. Take control of your life and do not let your circumstances control you! Working together as a team, we will cultivate growth by understanding the obstacles that you face. Together, we will develop solutions that will help you gain control of your life and achieve your goals. Ultimately, therapy can lead you to greater self-awareness, self-esteem, and most importantly, a more fulfilling life.

Do you want to make changes, but feel unsure where to begin? Maybe you're in a period of transition and struggling to feel grounded. These are situations we all experience throughout life. They're part of being human, but that doesn't make them any easier to face. We all deserve to live meaningful, purposeful, and authentic lives. Often it takes a collaborative effort to get to that place, and that's where I believe I can help. I work with clients to support them in sharing their stories, identifying values and making changes.

I have been a licensed counselor for over fifteen years and I have been in the helping profession for nearly thirty-five years. Much of my experience is working with people who have experienced trauma, especially within relationships. I work best with individuals who are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, and issues of empowerment. I feel you are the expert concerning your life. Maybe you just need some help exploring that. My style is not to give advice, but rather to provide a safe environment and relationship where you can feel free to grow and transform.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Tennessee. I am well versed in working with young adult females, couples, families, and parents. I am experienced in working with challenges ranging from self esteem, family of origin issues, anxiety, family, relationship conflicts, boundary setting, parenting, life stage transitioning, and communication. Therapy goals that I commonly work with include communication, increasing self esteem, effectively coping with anxiety, boundary setting, emotional expression and increasing couple/family connection for an overall better quality of life and relationships.

Life doesn't always go the way we want it to- we get dealt a hand sometimes that stops us in our tracks. Maybe your life "should" be feeling okay but you feel overwhelmed and don't know where to go. Or maybe, anxiety, depression, and burnout are feeling insurmountable and you need some help getting unstuck. You don't have to navigate this alone. I'm a licensed clinician with years of experience helping people walk through the hard parts of life and I am here to support you. I believe in excellent and ethical care and have a special focus on woman's health and offer a specialty in Maternal Mental Health. All are welcome.

I truly believe that each client is the absolute expert on themselves and strive always to create space for clients to feel, be, and show up as their authentic selves. My approach is relational, casual, sex positive, and gender affirming. I take a systems approach to appreciating all the different factors that make up you and your unique experiences in the world. I specialize in complex trauma, and love to work with folks within the LGBTQIA2S+ community, folks struggling to navigate overwhelming emotions, folks struggling with boundary setting, and folks looking to explore and truly find love and compassion for themselves.

Clients often come to me because they have relational goals or challenges that have them feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Whether navigating the complexities of non-monogamy, figuring out relationships in the context of your sexual or gender identity, struggling with communication and conflict, working through relational traumas, or trying to achieve more sexual fulfillment, you deserve a therapist who is competent and respectful and who will partner with you in your work to be a happier human. That is my goal.

Are you tired of hiding and managing the constant loneliness? Does it feel like you’re tired of things being this way but you’re not sure where to turn? Are you frustrated from constantly trying to be something for everyone but never getting enough in return? I see you, and I want to help you build a sustainable and joy-filled life.

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.

Are you navigating the intricate labyrinth of life's complexities - stress, anxiety, burnout? Do you find yourself yearning for a safe harbor where you can freely explore your thoughts and feelings, seeking a deeper understanding of who you truly are? It may seem like a simple goal, but it holds profound significance: You're on a quest to find inner peace and enhance your mental wellbeing & you've chosen to seek help because you believe - rightly so - in your boundless potential for growth and self-improvement. But, you're not merely in search of a therapist; you're looking for a guide, a mentor on your journey towards healing.

Typical clientele: Anxious, avoidant, indecisive, looking for insights or solutions focused. Primary goals typically involve awareness and action orientation. The client is typically looking for something to change in their lives. They may not know what yet, but are seeking diligently and genuinely.

Each of us shapes and is shaped by the relationships we have with others, with our bodies, with our stories, with our cultures, and with our worlds. We find ourselves here and now because of where we’ve been and what has happened, because of how we carry our experiences forward and how they have made us. I am awed by the creative resilience with which we integrate or shoulder the burdens we’ve felt. I find astonishing and courageous the ways in which we not only survive, but find ways to thrive, to express ourselves, and live into the fullness of human experience despite those things that have hurt us and that hurt us now.

When things feel off or when you are not going in a direction that feels authentic you can feel or see it. I approach therapy through a lens of strength, the strength to be vulnerable, to take ownership of your story, and to learning about yourself to act out your values with integrity. My experience as a therapist has shown me any change can evoke grief, and that acceptance when things cannot or will not change can be hard too. Individual therapy can provide support for grief, depression, isolation, and anxiety. Couples therapy can strengthen connection and dreams in your relationship. You don’t need to be alone in your journey.