Therapists in Gray, TN

David Sapp is Licensed in the State of Tennessee as a Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Senior Psychological Examiner (LSPE). David relocated to Tennessee after growing up in New York. He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Milligan University and his Masters of Education in Counseling from East Tennessee State University. He has worked for 35 years as a Professional Counselor in East Tennessee in a variety of settings including outpatient counseling as well as schools, nursing homes, hospitals, and jails. In addition, David has been an adjunct instructor at Milligan University.

The therapeutic relationship is unlike any other relationship. It is characterized by attuned and non-judgmental listening aimed at identifying and understanding repetitive patterns that contribute to relational and behavioral difficulties. If you find yourself continuously engaging in unhelpful behaviors and can't figure out why, therapy can be a profoundly useful resource to identify the aspects of your personality that may be perpetuating these cycles.

Sara Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor "“ Mental Health Service Provider. Sara is passionate about restoration and healing brokenness. She is deeply committed to helping clients answer life's big questions, gain insight into their emotions, and live authentically. Sara assists people throughout their lifespan, supporting them as they navigate anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, faith questions, emerging adulthood, and relationship issues. Sara grew up in Southeast Asia and spent another 10 years living and working abroad after university.

As a counseling psychologist by education, I have been blessed to provide individual, group, marital and family counseling for over 30 years in various settings including major medical centers, university counseling centers, and private practices. I prefer to work collaboratively with clients, ages 13 to adult, and assist in their development of life and relational skills to help moderate their anxiety, depression, grief, frustration or relationship distress. My clients are confronting various life transitions including job stress/dissatisfaction, mid-life confusion, betrayal, divorce, adjustment to change or loss of a loved one.

Mr. Neal Hughes has been a practicing psychotherapist since 1989, when he graduated with a master's degree in clinical psychology from East Tennessee State University. Prior to this he acquired a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Asbury College (now Asbury University) and a M. Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary with a specialized curriculum in historical theology. He is a student of world religions and philosophy, and has an appreciation for different belief systems "” including the secular.

I am passionate about working with first responders and veterans. I understand the importance of having a counselor that is culturally competent in these professions. As a former first responder, I have a sincere and genuine motivation to continue helping others. I specialize in trauma, PTSI, PTSD, anxiety and depression. I work with many individuals from all walks of life, not just first responders.

I provide therapy to people from all walks of life and tailor counseling to each individual. I meet people right where they are to help them take steps towards the life they want. I believe that people who struggle with their thoughts and feelings are often just looking for a way to be the person they want to be and sometimes get lost along the way. They want to hold true to their personal values when making choices but have trouble finding a way forward. I believe that, through therapy, people can learn new and creative ways to respond to those thoughts and feelings so they can get back to living a life guided by their values.

Jennifer's philosophy is "one day, and one step at a time. " She works to create a welcoming and supportive therapeutic atmosphere, working in partnership with clients to help them define their challenges and create simple objectives on their path towards achieving their mental health goals. Jennifer takes a holistic overview with clients, helping them explore all facets of their life and environment as a means to understand and address areas of struggle. Her approach offers an inclusive, comfortable setting, taking each client's personal background and culture into consideration.

I have been working in the mental health field since 1995 and with both adolescents and adults. I have worked in a variety of settings, including residential, in-home, and outpatient. Some particular areas of focus are: emotional issues that disrupt one's life (including anxiety, stress, anger management and depression), parenting struggles, adolescent and young adult issues, parent/child relationships and improving/enhancing marital relationships. My therapeutic model is eclectic and utilizes multiple techniques. I welcome all religions, ethnicity, gender identities and sexual orientations.

Cathlyn C. Cannon has dedicated her life to helping people improve their quality of life and find hope in life's challenges. Cathy takes her commitment as a therapist seriously, encouraging each person to work out the solutions that best fit the individual's lifestyle. She works within a cognitive-behavioral framework to improve clients' coping strategies and reduce or eliminate negative thoughts and habits. She is considered a generalist, having worked with clients with adjustment of life issues, depression, anxiety, traumatic stress disorders, relationship issues, as well as parenting and family issues.

Everyone has a unique mental health journey. My main goal is to meet you where you are at on your journey and help you work toward your goals for growth and well-being. By establishing a safe, welcoming environment, and forming a solid therapeutic connection, I hope to provide a context where you can explore your experiences in life, your questions about life, and the changes you want to implement without fear of judgment.

Christina V Smith is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee. Christina has worked in the community health field and in foster care, after an extensive career as a licensed financial planner and an educator. Christina uses a blended approach to walk with you on a journey toward exploring self-knowledge and understanding. Her approach leans on incorporating mindfulness, attachment repair and trauma processing modalities, as well as dialectical behavioral therapy principles. Christina was born in rural South Africa but the United States has been home for more than 20 years.

I am a counselor that values the depth of human relationships. I use a variety of therapeutic interventions that can be summarized as somatic and attachment focused, relational, and mindful. All of these interventions are built off of the idea of present moment awareness. This means that I use each moment as potential for awareness into your inner experience. I spend time assisting each client in expanding their window of tolerance for discomfort as well as developing tools and techniques for structural changes. I am experienced working with general mental health concerns as well as what people identify as trauma and PTSD.