During this highly unusual time in our lives, many people are dealing with anxiety and grief from the loss of loved ones and the loss of normalcy. Many adolescents are searching for a non-judgmental ear to listen to their concerns without dismissing them as trivial. Young adults may be seeking a compassionate therapist with a heart to understand their difficulties about transitioning to the next phase of adulthood. Supportive family members may be at a loss for ways to be comfort relatives during these life transitions.

YOUNG AND ADULT MEN: We are expected to handle a lot: stress, frustrations, work, school, relationships, you name! And, all those things aren’t suppose to get to us. Why is that? Most people believed men can handle anything thrown at us and not be phase...and, we can...most of the time. But, that facade only lasts for little while, then, we crack. I get it! I’ve been there! We look the part, fix the problem, and stuff our emotions. After a while, it all begins to grind on us and that’s when we turn to things to help us numb or check-out. In retrospect, those things worked well at the time but now they're just making matters worse.

At Ashley Hampton Counseling it is my mission to provide an authentic and safe therapeutic environment in which women, teens and members of the LGBT community feel empowered to live the lives they long for and deserve. I find joy in helping others move past shame, trauma and self-doubt that have kept them stuck in a negative holding pattern.

You're tired of keeping secrets. You feel ashamed and lonely. You feel trapped. You're scared that you are broken beyond repair. Compulsive sexual behavior is ruining your relationships and your life. If this describes you, let's talk. Because I believe sexual addiction shouldn't be allowed to separate you from everything you love.

Life can throw some curve balls that often knock us down and leave us blindsided--however, painful and difficult experiences do not have to define the essence of you as a person; rather those experiences can be a starting point to creating a more authentic, connected version of yourself. I am passionate about enabling my clients to discover their own path to healing through positivity and empowerment. Making the decision to come to counseling can be hard, but it is a step in the right direction. I provide online video therapy for EMDR, anxiety, self-care help & more. Individual therapy and support groups available.

Life can have us feeling stuck and going in circles. It's during these times we may decide we need a place to sit figure out where to go next. As a therapist it has been my honor to walk with individuals during these moments and to witness healing and positive change. Through my experience in the mental health and substance use fields, I have become passionate about helping those in the LGBTQ+ community navigate challenges and transitions specifically those related to trauma and how this effects their relationships with themselves and with others.

My approach to counseling is very interactive and individualized. I like to provide an environment full of creativity, flexibility and humor during the counseling process. Challenging your self-perception, understanding your emotions, and changing your unhelpful behaviors requires tough work, but you won't be doing it alone. Together we will explore the patterns in your life that are keeping you stuck and find healthier ways to achieve what you need so that you can begin creating a life you love.

I believe we are all doing our best, but sometimes we can feel stuck, whether it’s in our relationships, jobs, or general way of thinking. I work collaboratively with you to rewrite your story and move forward in a meaningful way. I specialize in working with you to address anxiety, stress, depression, low self-worth, trauma and their impact on your life. The techniques I use include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Reality Therapy among a variety of other approaches to help you explore a different way of looking at your life and empower you to navigate life’s obstacles.

Stephen specializes in helping couples work through connection issues and individuals work through issues of trauma, anxiety, and depression. Stephen has a particular interest in working with people struggling with matters of gender and sexuality and those who have experienced spiritual abuse and shame as a result. Prior to returning to the field of psychotherapy, Stephen had a career in law enforcement working as a police officer in St. Louis city and as an FBI agent before coming to terms with the fact that he was better suited to be an agent of mercy and healing rather than an agent of justice.

Being able to talk openly and honestly about feelings is the foundation of therapy. A therapist is a supportive person who can listen to you and give you honest feedback in an emotionally safe space. Therapy is about getting a better understanding of yourself, your behavior, feelings, motivations, and patterns. When you come to therapy, I want you to feel comfortable coming in just as you are.

Welcome! My name is Julie Evans, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Tennessee (License #1134). I am currently practicing individual, couples, and family therapy in the context of telemedicine. With over a decade of experience, it has been my privilege to work with diverse clients across the lifespan. In the context of individual therapy, I use different treatment modalities dependent upon a client's goals and needs. I am certified in Emotion Focused Therapy and primarily use this treatment modality with couples and families. I am also Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) trained.

I believe that connecting with ourselves—in body, mind, and spirit—is the first step in living our best lives. And that connecting with a therapist is a great way to practice authentically connecting with ourselves and the people we love. As your therapist, I will meet you with unconditional positive regard, and I will encourage you to approach yourself that way too. I believe that radical self-acceptance teaches us to encounter any unhealthy habits non judgmentally, which frees us to make changes that give us greater freedom and effectiveness.

I work with clients wanting to heal from all kinds of painful experiences and challenges in their lives. Often what brings someone into therapy, their current struggles, are symptoms of an underlying unresolved experience which has thrown life out of balance. Anxiety and depression, for example, frequently are a pattern of being stuck in a state of imbalance, following a significant loss, heartbreak or trauma. The goal of therapy is to restore the natural integrity and balance within clients, empowering them to lead creative and fulfilling lives.

Let's not say "therapy," let's call it what it is - developing Emotional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence is the key to a positive lifestyle. You are not born with Emotional Intelligence, nor does it come naturally. It is a skill that develops over time. Throughout our life, we are exposed to stress, adverse events and life-changing situations. These experiences add up, accumulate, get filed away in our minds; only to arise at the most inconvenient times, impacting our ability to function with everyday life. Having a strong Emotional Intelligence helps you manage and get your life back on track.

My specialties center around helping professional men and women, athletes (current/former HS,College,Pro) and teenage boys. Each individual is different but if you are my client you will be validated, cared for and feel like a semi rockstar at times. My previous experience as a professional football player taught me people will grow if they have someone in their corner who cares, understands, and compassionately challenges them on a consistent basis. This is what I set out to do in therapy for my clients every time we meet.

My deepest desire is to sit with those who are in the midst of their darkest moments, and help shine a light on the steps forward. In my experience as a counselor, I have had the honor of sitting with individuals and couples who have faced a broad range of issues. Whether you are facing the hardest moments of your life, or just trying to embrace the transition to a new season, I want to create a safe and accepting space for you to process and gain deeper insight. My clinical interests include trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, life-transitions, and relationship issues.

My therapeutic approach is client-centered and integrative in nature, while being deeply influenced by attachment theory. In my experience both as a client and as a therapist, Emotionally Focused Therapy is the most powerful therapeutic approach to couples therapy. Too often, people focus on the content of what is wrong ("Why can't he load the dishwasher correctly?" or "Why won't she stop nagging me?") rather than the process of what is actually happening ("I need to feel respected and heard" or "I need more connection"). EFT has been found through much research to effect lasting change and connection.

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.

Welcome! My practice provides psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, emerging adults and families. Sometimes events like transitions, trauma, loss, and adjustment to divorce or limited social support trigger difficulties. As a result, conflicts, depression, anxiety, emotional outbursts, academic decline, isolation, addiction or other risky behaviors can emerge. I support clients and families as they overcome these challenges. I believe in the capacity to grow, change, and move towards self-identified goals. My approach to psychotherapy is integrative and focuses on the therapy relationship, incorporating meditation/mindfulness practices, self-acceptance, development of coping skills, and repairing relationships.

You found this listing for a reason. Thank you for reading! I believe that sharing your precious inner world with someone is a worthy effort. You do not have to keep hurting and trying to do this alone. I often work with clients in recovery from narcissistic and traumatic abuse, those trying to change their "people pleasing" behaviors, and with those seeking growth and awareness during major life transitions. You may find that after the first session you feel great relief in getting a new perspective from an informed therapist. Video sessions are available for anyone living in Tennessee.