Therapists in Tennessee

I am committed to helping my clients build resilience and work towards resolution and healing. I understand that mental health is a unique and personal journey for each individual, and I use a variety of modalities to create the best approach for each client. I believe in validation and curiosity in my therapeutic approach, while also helping my clients to do hard things and challenge themselves to create a more joyful and meaningful life. I work with adults, teens, children, and families, and have experience in helping individuals navigate a range of mental health concerns.

Have you noticed feeling socially withdrawn, self-isolating, or feeling as if you are facing your daily struggles alone? Do you feel that your emotions are disregarded by loved ones, or that you are a burden to those around you? Maybe you feel trapped in an unhealthy environment and you are uncertain where to go. If these are things you find yourself battling with, I am here to help you.

Have you lost your sense of purpose and feel like it is impossible to find it again? Do you find it impossible to trust others even though you yearn for a deeper connection with your loved ones? Have you noticed a big change in your child’s behavior and emotions and are unsure how to help? Are you just tired of being tired? There is hope, and you don’t have to go through this alone. I have experience working with a wide variety of populations, and I would love to help you start your healing journey.

The world we live in is full of opportunities to disconnect, avoid emotions, and escape reality. I believe that healing is often found through connection to people around us, connection to nature, and the ability to sit with both comfortable and uncomfortable emotions. In therapy, I work to create an authentic, non- judgmental, welcoming, and trustworthy environment through which healing and growth may occur. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is crucial to the success of counseling, and place great importance on it.

When kids’ emotions are high, logic and language can be low, and when we can’t look to reason, we should look to connection. Through a lens of compassionate curiosity, I work to hold the space needed to explore heightened feelings/emotions. My passion is working with toddlers, children, adolescents, & young adult women seeking connection, balance, self-awareness, and healing when facing emotional/behavioral struggles, school-related issues, family/relationship challenges, life-transitions, and self-esteem. I believe every human, no matter how young, can find healing, but I'm here to walk alongside you or your child on your journey.

Have the terrible 2's never stopped or gotten worse after your child turned 2.5 yrs? Do you have a young child with more frequent, long, or intense temper tantrums and behavior problems than is expected for the child’s age? Does your child seem to get a thrill out of purposely annoying others, get in trouble regularly at preschool, or react with defiance and aggression to adult requests and limits? Or, is your child so anxious that you are dreading daycare or school drop offs because your child has to be pried off of you? Is your child struggling to adjust to a big transition like parents’ divorce, a new sibling, grief, or trauma?

I am a compassionate and trauma-informed therapist, who is trained in Play Therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, TF-CBT, and DBT, with a heart dedicated to healing. I specialize in serving children, teens, and adults through person-centered and trauma-informed approach. I believe in the transformative power of a therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and understanding. My therapeutic approach is rooted in respect for your unique journey. I strive to create a place where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore your inner world.

As a Registered Play Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor, I use play therapy tools to develop the heart, mind and soul of children. After working with children and families in private practice and in school settings for many years, my passion is to empower my clients through play. Through their natural language, play, children can express their emotions and start to heal. I specialize in working with children ages 4 years to 12 years but can work with all ages and adults. Common issues I treat are: trauma, fear, anxiety, anger, loss and grief, ADHD, change in their families, and social anxiety, various school issues.

You might feel overwhelmed, isolated, or powerless. You might feel rushed, out of control, or even empty. But you shouldn't have to feel these things alone. My goal is for our time together to be both healing and helpful. Let's find new ways to alleviate some of the hardships of life and work towards creating positive and healthy change in your mind and body. I work with children, teens, adults, and couples who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, anger, life transitions, and sexual issues. I am a great fit for someone who is seeking a warm, empowering, non-judgmental and comfortable space.

Are you ready for change? Are you tired of the ways things are going? Let's work together to create a plan, an action plan, of how we can get you to where you want to be. I work with children, teens, and adults who are dealing with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, trauma, parenting, behavioral issues, emotion regulation, grief, life transitions, anger, children in divorce / custody situations, and stress. I am a great fit for someone who is seeking a supportive, engaging, empowering, confidential, goal focused, and healing space.

I am a skilled problem solver and critical thinker who establishes rapport easily with clients through individual and group sessions to develop treatment plans, determine goals, implement clinical services that leads to positive outcomes and resolutions. As a collaborative leader, my strong interpersonal and communication skills allows me to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and other healthcare professionals to successfully assist individuals striving for optimum mental and emotional health.

Personal life experiences have inspired me to help others. I have developed a deeper understanding and empathy for others that experience difficult times. I have experience working with clients that have experienced significant loss and trauma. Physical health and mental health problems, often, develop when an individual experiences high level of stress. Depression and other mental health problems may occur when individuals and families experience multiple issues. Some issues may include separation, divorce, and loss of a loved one.

Often times life can be confusing, uncertain, and uneasy, which may cause daily tasks to feel unmanageable. We can experience stress, anxiety, withdrawal from friends or family, etc. As a therapist, I want to walk alongside of you and help you process, heal, and grow into the person you want to be.

I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are suffering from the effects of trauma and attachment wounds. I love joining with families and children who are facing behavioral challenges and helping them to grieve, problem-solve, and begin enjoying each other again. My experience as an in-home therapist and clinical supervisor for children who are at risk of being removed from their home has given me a wealth of experience and tools to share with families and I am willing to coach parents and children in the home when needed.

Ashley is a published licensed professional counselor skilled in counseling children, adolescents, and adults. She provides empathetic and non-judgmental care using person-centered, behavioral, and trauma focused techniques. She has worked in numerous settings: hospital, outpatient, residential, in-home, virtual, and school. Ashley is passionate about meeting her clients where they are and encouraging authentic engagement in the therapeutic process to help meet their goals.

Hi, my name is Ally Doering and I am a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Welcome to my page! I am passionate about working with families (who want to learn how to reconnect as a whole family unit), children (ages 4-10), women's issues, relationship conflicts, trauma, young adults (who are dealing with daily stressors, anxiety, OCD tendencies), and individuals who are dealing with grief and loss. After having my own therapy journey in high school, I knew very quickly that I wanted to help others see a positive light at the end of their therapy journey as my therapist did for me.

My clients come from various walks of life from very young (18 months) to very mature (90 years +). They bring with them concerns relating to past, present, and even anticipated future experiences. They learn skills with which they are able to more effectively deal with challenges that are interfering with their ability to effectively engage in daily life, with the ultimate goal of moving on with their lives beyond me.

Dr. Lee provides psychological assessment for children (e.g., autism, ADHD, learning concerns). My goal is to bring understanding of your child's behavior while emphasizing their strengths through psychological testing. Evaluations will include your child's strengths, vulnerabilities, diagnosis(es), and recommendations for next steps. I have a waitlist for therapy patients.

I am owner and clinic director of The Child and Family Counseling Center located in Cool Springs. Our team at the child and family counseling center is trained to provide therapy for children, teens, adults, families, couples, and parents. Several of our providers are certified in PCIT to help parents of children as young as 2 build healthier attachments and address problematic behavior. We teach research based tools that are useful for client's dealing with anxiety, depression, mood swings, or just feeling overwhelmed. We can also teach client's techniques to improve social skills, communication, and family interactions.