Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Dickson, TN
I believe healing happens in the presence of compassion, authenticity, and genuine human connection. Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical—it can be a space where you feel understood, supported, and even able to laugh at times. I strive to create an environment where you can show up exactly as you are, knowing you’ll be met with empathy, curiosity, and respect. I believe that no one is “broken.”Many of us are simply carrying experiences that are too heavy to hold alone.
I tailor therapy to you—your goals, your values, and your lived experience. I want to help you feel grounded, empowered and connected to yourself and others.
I believe healing happens in the presence of compassion, authenticity, and genuine human connection. Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical—it can be a space where you feel understood, supported, and even able to laugh at times. I strive to create an environment where you can show up exactly as you are, knowing you’ll be met with empathy, curiosity, and respect. I believe that no one is “broken.”Many of us are simply carrying experiences that are too heavy to hold alone.
I tailor therapy to you—your goals, your values, and your lived experience. I want to help you feel grounded, empowered and connected to yourself and others.
You may be functioning on the outside but feel internally overwhelmed, tense, or emotionally shut down. Your mind doesn’t slow down, small things feel heavy, and avoiding tasks or conversations has become easier than dealing with them. You might be carrying anxiety, unresolved experiences, or a sense that something isn’t right, but you can’t quite name it. Therapy can help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and learn how to respond differently, rather than just pushing through.
You may be functioning on the outside but feel internally overwhelmed, tense, or emotionally shut down. Your mind doesn’t slow down, small things feel heavy, and avoiding tasks or conversations has become easier than dealing with them. You might be carrying anxiety, unresolved experiences, or a sense that something isn’t right, but you can’t quite name it. Therapy can help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and learn how to respond differently, rather than just pushing through.
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapies including cognitive restructuring, exposure response prevention, habit reversal training, and behavioral activation in addition to mindfulness and distress tolerance techniques.
I believe every patient should receive evidence based treatments which allow them the best opportunity at real and lasting recovery. This means I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy in treating OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders and Eating disorders. This allows me to be a very hands on therapist. I regularly take clients out into the community to engage in exposure therapy and behavioral activation which allows me to provide support and encouragement throughout the process. I genuinely believe that OCD, anxiety, depression and eating disorders are very treatable conditions when being treated with effective and active treatments.
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapies including cognitive restructuring, exposure response prevention, habit reversal training, and behavioral activation in addition to mindfulness and distress tolerance techniques.
I believe every patient should receive evidence based treatments which allow them the best opportunity at real and lasting recovery. This means I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy in treating OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders and Eating disorders. This allows me to be a very hands on therapist. I regularly take clients out into the community to engage in exposure therapy and behavioral activation which allows me to provide support and encouragement throughout the process. I genuinely believe that OCD, anxiety, depression and eating disorders are very treatable conditions when being treated with effective and active treatments.
For over 14 years, I’ve guided women in rebuilding confidence and reconnecting with themselves through trauma-informed work. Through both individual and group work, I’ve helped clients process trauma, deepen self-awareness, and move toward greater emotional clarity and resilience.
Today, my work has expanded to support healers, providers, and innovative leaders who spend their lives caring for others. Holding space for people every day can be deeply meaningful—but it can also be heavy. I offer a place where those who support others can tend to their own mental health, process what they carry, and reconnect with themselves.
For over 14 years, I’ve guided women in rebuilding confidence and reconnecting with themselves through trauma-informed work. Through both individual and group work, I’ve helped clients process trauma, deepen self-awareness, and move toward greater emotional clarity and resilience.
Today, my work has expanded to support healers, providers, and innovative leaders who spend their lives caring for others. Holding space for people every day can be deeply meaningful—but it can also be heavy. I offer a place where those who support others can tend to their own mental health, process what they carry, and reconnect with themselves.
In a world that looks more connected than ever, many people feel deeply isolated. You may seem “fine” on the outside while carrying anxiety, shame, grief, or self-doubt. I work with adolescents and young adults navigating anxiety, identity, trauma, and life transitions, and I treat a wide range of concerns. Many clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or are exploring their neurodivergence. I offer a judgment-free, collaborative space rooted in trust, helping you build self-understanding, coping skills, and a life that feels more aligned and sustainable.
In a world that looks more connected than ever, many people feel deeply isolated. You may seem “fine” on the outside while carrying anxiety, shame, grief, or self-doubt. I work with adolescents and young adults navigating anxiety, identity, trauma, and life transitions, and I treat a wide range of concerns. Many clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or are exploring their neurodivergence. I offer a judgment-free, collaborative space rooted in trust, helping you build self-understanding, coping skills, and a life that feels more aligned and sustainable.
I work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating a wide range of experiences, including ADHD, Autism, anxiety, postpartum depression, and the lingering impact of childhood trauma. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in understanding the unique ways your brain and body move through the world. Together, we’ll create realistic, meaningful goals that fit your life and help you move toward the balance, clarity, and confidence you’re seeking. If you are overwhelmed by anxious thoughts, want to heal trauma, or are unsure how to navigate life’s next steps, you don't have to do it alone; I am here to support you.
I work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating a wide range of experiences, including ADHD, Autism, anxiety, postpartum depression, and the lingering impact of childhood trauma. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in understanding the unique ways your brain and body move through the world. Together, we’ll create realistic, meaningful goals that fit your life and help you move toward the balance, clarity, and confidence you’re seeking. If you are overwhelmed by anxious thoughts, want to heal trauma, or are unsure how to navigate life’s next steps, you don't have to do it alone; I am here to support you.
The modalities I gravitate toward the most are cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and solutions-focused approaches.
My ideal client is one willing to seek every opportunity in order to better themselves. I want to be a resource in a way that benefits the client most. I would love to work with all kinds of issues, especially those relating to anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and family struggles. My best fit would be someone who is spiritually minded, for that is a strong foundation of mine in therapy. I would want the client to be able to think through realistic and effort-inclusive goals that will help them move one step closer to the life they want to be living.
The modalities I gravitate toward the most are cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and solutions-focused approaches.
My ideal client is one willing to seek every opportunity in order to better themselves. I want to be a resource in a way that benefits the client most. I would love to work with all kinds of issues, especially those relating to anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and family struggles. My best fit would be someone who is spiritually minded, for that is a strong foundation of mine in therapy. I would want the client to be able to think through realistic and effort-inclusive goals that will help them move one step closer to the life they want to be living.
Are you exhausted by anxiety, depression, and the painful question: "Who am I now?" I help adults and teens break free from the feeling of being lost to find clarity, purpose, and self-worth. My approach builds concrete tools to manage your mood while we explore the reasons you feel stuck. I specialize in identity transitions and have deep experience with veterans, helping them translate their service into a meaningful civilian life through my individual sessions and support group work. Ready to build a life that feels authentic? I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space.
Are you exhausted by anxiety, depression, and the painful question: "Who am I now?" I help adults and teens break free from the feeling of being lost to find clarity, purpose, and self-worth. My approach builds concrete tools to manage your mood while we explore the reasons you feel stuck. I specialize in identity transitions and have deep experience with veterans, helping them translate their service into a meaningful civilian life through my individual sessions and support group work. Ready to build a life that feels authentic? I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space.
All behaviors are a form of communication. Let me help you learn how to communicate your needs in an achievable way.
All behaviors are a form of communication. Let me help you learn how to communicate your needs in an achievable way.
With compassion,insight and acceptance, I can help you explore the issues which prevent you from success in your personal and professional relationships. I believe that we all possess much of the knowledge needed to answer life's questions; however, as with all things, we sometimes simply forget where to look. I see my work primarily as a guide, helping my clients find their own answers and their own happiness.I view therapy as a way to gain self awareness in order to understand one's pattern of relating to others and dealing with life's challenges.
With compassion,insight and acceptance, I can help you explore the issues which prevent you from success in your personal and professional relationships. I believe that we all possess much of the knowledge needed to answer life's questions; however, as with all things, we sometimes simply forget where to look. I see my work primarily as a guide, helping my clients find their own answers and their own happiness.I view therapy as a way to gain self awareness in order to understand one's pattern of relating to others and dealing with life's challenges.
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My approach integrates evidence-based practices such as Exposure Response Prevention, CBT, and mindfulness into a treatment plan that aligns with each client's values and goals.
Whether or not we ever meet, I want you to know that I respect your courage and strength. Simply by virtue of the fact that you’re reading this profile, I know that you yearn to move beyond struggle and build a life worth living. I would love to help you do that.
My approach integrates evidence-based practices such as Exposure Response Prevention, CBT, and mindfulness into a treatment plan that aligns with each client's values and goals.
Whether or not we ever meet, I want you to know that I respect your courage and strength. Simply by virtue of the fact that you’re reading this profile, I know that you yearn to move beyond struggle and build a life worth living. I would love to help you do that.
I'm Portia Carroll, LMFT, and I love working with teens and adults struggling with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, trauma and grief. I look at patterns of behavior in order to help clients find the most effective ways to reach success!
I'm Portia Carroll, LMFT, and I love working with teens and adults struggling with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, trauma and grief. I look at patterns of behavior in order to help clients find the most effective ways to reach success!
Overwhelmed by trauma or stuck in old patterns? You're not alone. Perhaps you’ve tried talking it through, but the same emotional patterns keep resurfacing. You might feel stuck, emotionally shut down, anxious, or just exhausted from always holding it together. You want more than coping skills; you want deep, lasting healing. I specialize in Somatic and Attachment-Focused EMDR I help clients process both “big T” and “small t” trauma, even when there’s no clear memory or event. Many of my clients don’t see themselves as “traumatized,” yet they feel something is chronically off. If that’s you, you are in the right place.
Overwhelmed by trauma or stuck in old patterns? You're not alone. Perhaps you’ve tried talking it through, but the same emotional patterns keep resurfacing. You might feel stuck, emotionally shut down, anxious, or just exhausted from always holding it together. You want more than coping skills; you want deep, lasting healing. I specialize in Somatic and Attachment-Focused EMDR I help clients process both “big T” and “small t” trauma, even when there’s no clear memory or event. Many of my clients don’t see themselves as “traumatized,” yet they feel something is chronically off. If that’s you, you are in the right place.
Life can be hard. Sometimes it can feel like everyone else has it figured out, and we are struggling to survive and make it through. It doesn’t have to feel like this. Sometimes simply having a safe space to talk about our struggles and gaining insight into how we can overcome the challenges, is all we need. No matter how long you have been struggling with low self-worth, difficulties within relationships, feeling depressed, unmotivated or even anxiousness, there is the possibility of change.
Life can be hard. Sometimes it can feel like everyone else has it figured out, and we are struggling to survive and make it through. It doesn’t have to feel like this. Sometimes simply having a safe space to talk about our struggles and gaining insight into how we can overcome the challenges, is all we need. No matter how long you have been struggling with low self-worth, difficulties within relationships, feeling depressed, unmotivated or even anxiousness, there is the possibility of change.
“It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.” Sometimes it feels like a series of Natural 1 rolls in life. As your therapist, I'm walking this journey with you, while holding the hope until you reach that critical success. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families, but because we all have that inner child, I see folks of all ages. I strive to meet you where you are so we can embrace growth, healing, and self-discovery. I’m passionate about facilitating lasting change in people’s lives, and I believe that to see change you must actively make that change.
“It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.” Sometimes it feels like a series of Natural 1 rolls in life. As your therapist, I'm walking this journey with you, while holding the hope until you reach that critical success. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families, but because we all have that inner child, I see folks of all ages. I strive to meet you where you are so we can embrace growth, healing, and self-discovery. I’m passionate about facilitating lasting change in people’s lives, and I believe that to see change you must actively make that change.
Stephanie B Stavinoga
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, CCMHC
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my personal statement! My professional history, as well as my approach in working with people is eclectic and heartfelt. I have an extensive history working with children and their families, specifically those who have behavioral issues. Although positive behavioral planning and intervention is my passion, I also work with individuals that are experiencing stress, anxiety and life challenges. My approach is very client centered and mindful, for I am dedicated to assisting others in the positive navigation of their challenging situations.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my personal statement! My professional history, as well as my approach in working with people is eclectic and heartfelt. I have an extensive history working with children and their families, specifically those who have behavioral issues. Although positive behavioral planning and intervention is my passion, I also work with individuals that are experiencing stress, anxiety and life challenges. My approach is very client centered and mindful, for I am dedicated to assisting others in the positive navigation of their challenging situations.
"Life's true gift lies in your freedom to design it beautifully. With each rise of the sun, you get to chase the opportunity to fill your days with meaning to live your life the way you choose." - Baljeal Madaan. I am your team player in achieving the freedom you desire no matter what that may be. I work with the strengths you bring with you and build from there. I meet you where you are and together we will find a healthy and strong path for your future.
"Life's true gift lies in your freedom to design it beautifully. With each rise of the sun, you get to chase the opportunity to fill your days with meaning to live your life the way you choose." - Baljeal Madaan. I am your team player in achieving the freedom you desire no matter what that may be. I work with the strengths you bring with you and build from there. I meet you where you are and together we will find a healthy and strong path for your future.
We strive to build relationships that heal. Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
We strive to build relationships that heal. Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
I bring over 20,000 hours of professional coaching experience working with adults, teens, college students and couples. Utilizing a focused and strengths based approach, I specialize in the field of ADHD, special education, advocacy work and individualized education plans. I will "meet you" where you are in your ADHD journey and help you get unstuck! I offer both in-person sessions, via Zoom or Facetime and by telephone. If you are feeling overwhelmed with your ADHD symptoms or anxiety, we can help. We have proven strategies in integrating new habits and embracing your ADHD symptoms by turning them into strengths!
I bring over 20,000 hours of professional coaching experience working with adults, teens, college students and couples. Utilizing a focused and strengths based approach, I specialize in the field of ADHD, special education, advocacy work and individualized education plans. I will "meet you" where you are in your ADHD journey and help you get unstuck! I offer both in-person sessions, via Zoom or Facetime and by telephone. If you are feeling overwhelmed with your ADHD symptoms or anxiety, we can help. We have proven strategies in integrating new habits and embracing your ADHD symptoms by turning them into strengths!
You may be navigating depression, trauma, or intense emotions and seeking guidance to cope and grow. You want a safe, supportive space to process your experiences and learn practical tools to manage life’s challenges with clarity and confidence.
You may be navigating depression, trauma, or intense emotions and seeking guidance to cope and grow. You want a safe, supportive space to process your experiences and learn practical tools to manage life’s challenges with clarity and confidence.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.