Family Therapists in Gray, TN
Many of my clients are women in caregiving roles, men who’ve been taught to tough it out silently, or people navigating family transitions, loss, and identity shifts.
My style is compassionate and collaborative. I believe counseling works best when it treats the whole person (mind, body, and story). We’ll focus on what matters most to you, using evidence-based tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices.
Many of my clients are women in caregiving roles, men who’ve been taught to tough it out silently, or people navigating family transitions, loss, and identity shifts.
My style is compassionate and collaborative. I believe counseling works best when it treats the whole person (mind, body, and story). We’ll focus on what matters most to you, using evidence-based tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices.
Appalachian Christian Counseling is a non-denominational fellowship of Christian counselors reaching out to individuals & families in crisis in the Tri-Cities, TN.
I have broad experience in counseling: as a pastor in TN, KS & NY; therapist in community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, hospital chaplain; & clinical director for a residential drug abuse facility. I'm on the N.E.TN Medical Reserve Corps Mental Health Disaster Response Committee, & have worked with first responders & medical professionals.
Appalachian Christian Counseling is a non-denominational fellowship of Christian counselors reaching out to individuals & families in crisis in the Tri-Cities, TN.
I have broad experience in counseling: as a pastor in TN, KS & NY; therapist in community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, hospital chaplain; & clinical director for a residential drug abuse facility. I'm on the N.E.TN Medical Reserve Corps Mental Health Disaster Response Committee, & have worked with first responders & medical professionals.
Life isn't easy. Throw in some anxiety, depression, life events, and a few relationship issues, and NOW it feels like the hard days outweigh the easy ones. You need space to breathe, to be heard, and to feel safe. Therapy offers that space—to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and gain practical tools to stay grounded. Together, we’ll build practical tools to keep you unfrazzled in the chaos that anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions endlessly create. If you’re ready for real change, I’d be honored to help you find your way to a calm, collected and connected self, no matter what life brings.
Life isn't easy. Throw in some anxiety, depression, life events, and a few relationship issues, and NOW it feels like the hard days outweigh the easy ones. You need space to breathe, to be heard, and to feel safe. Therapy offers that space—to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and gain practical tools to stay grounded. Together, we’ll build practical tools to keep you unfrazzled in the chaos that anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions endlessly create. If you’re ready for real change, I’d be honored to help you find your way to a calm, collected and connected self, no matter what life brings.
I show up as my full self, not just as a professional trained in ACT and CBT, but as a woman and Momma who has walked through divorce, rediscovery, blending a family, and seasons of putting myself last.
Starting therapy is a brave step, and I want you to feel seen, supported, and respected as you take it. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee, I offer both in-person and telehealth services to adults navigating life’s challenges and transitions.
My approach is warm, practical, and grounded in proven methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). These approaches help clients notice and work through unhelpful thoughts and emotions, while also clarifying what truly matters most to them.
I show up as my full self, not just as a professional trained in ACT and CBT, but as a woman and Momma who has walked through divorce, rediscovery, blending a family, and seasons of putting myself last.
Starting therapy is a brave step, and I want you to feel seen, supported, and respected as you take it. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee, I offer both in-person and telehealth services to adults navigating life’s challenges and transitions.
My approach is warm, practical, and grounded in proven methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). These approaches help clients notice and work through unhelpful thoughts and emotions, while also clarifying what truly matters most to them.
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.
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.
Hi! I'm Ashley Richmond, a therapist in the Tri-Cities community walking along side individuals on their life journey. I work with adults and older adults who are navigating anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), grief, loss, end of life illness and life transitions. My practice facilitates therapy unique to your individual needs through evidenced based practices. If you're ready to share your story, I'm here to listen and support you in living life as the fullest version of yourself.
Hi! I'm Ashley Richmond, a therapist in the Tri-Cities community walking along side individuals on their life journey. I work with adults and older adults who are navigating anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), grief, loss, end of life illness and life transitions. My practice facilitates therapy unique to your individual needs through evidenced based practices. If you're ready to share your story, I'm here to listen and support you in living life as the fullest version of yourself.
I believe that everyone can discover and be their "best self"! We all may just need a little help sometime getting to that point. We cannot go back and change the past....but can only start from today, where we are right now, and create our best future! We will work together in discovering the obstacles that are in your path and create a plan to get you on the right path.
I believe that everyone can discover and be their "best self"! We all may just need a little help sometime getting to that point. We cannot go back and change the past....but can only start from today, where we are right now, and create our best future! We will work together in discovering the obstacles that are in your path and create a plan to get you on the right path.
Sara Jane Carico
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTPII
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
There is a reason we do the things that we do and feel the way that we feel. All mental health issues are caused by us surviving and navigating this world to the best of our abilities given all the obstacles that can get in the way. Therapy is a science and an art. In better understanding the science and the question of “why” we do the things that we do can be a powerful tool in starting your healing journey. Once having this level of insight, therapy aims to not only heal you in the present but heal the deeper underlying issues that have caused things to get to this point.
There is a reason we do the things that we do and feel the way that we feel. All mental health issues are caused by us surviving and navigating this world to the best of our abilities given all the obstacles that can get in the way. Therapy is a science and an art. In better understanding the science and the question of “why” we do the things that we do can be a powerful tool in starting your healing journey. Once having this level of insight, therapy aims to not only heal you in the present but heal the deeper underlying issues that have caused things to get to this point.
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I am a licensed social worker with over 6 years of experience supporting individuals through life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I take a compassionate, client-centered approach, integrating cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients build resilience and reconnect with their inner strengths. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing and personal growth can flourish.
I work with adults and children of all backgrounds and is committed to promoting mental wellness through empathy, authenticity, and collaboration.
I am a licensed social worker with over 6 years of experience supporting individuals through life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I take a compassionate, client-centered approach, integrating cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients build resilience and reconnect with their inner strengths. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing and personal growth can flourish.
I work with adults and children of all backgrounds and is committed to promoting mental wellness through empathy, authenticity, and collaboration.
I am so glad you have chosen to consider and seek therapy. I am here to help as you navigate the struggles you have been facing. We will work together to move past some of the barriers that may have been holding you back from living life fully. I want our time together to feel helpful and worthwhile. I follow a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach. When appropriate, I often incorporated the use of EMDR to address trauma and negative inner core beliefs.
I am so glad you have chosen to consider and seek therapy. I am here to help as you navigate the struggles you have been facing. We will work together to move past some of the barriers that may have been holding you back from living life fully. I want our time together to feel helpful and worthwhile. I follow a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach. When appropriate, I often incorporated the use of EMDR to address trauma and negative inner core beliefs.
You're functioning at work, at home, on paper — but something underneath isn't right. The shutdowns, the blowups, the 2 a.m. overthinking, the irritability you you take out on the people you love the most - that's where we start. Most of the men I work with are carrying more than they let on: pressure at work, conflict at home, ADHD that's finally catching up, anxiety that shows up as anger, or a low-grade feeling that they're failing some test no one will name. You don't need to be in crisis to come in — you just need to be tired of doing this on your own.
You're functioning at work, at home, on paper — but something underneath isn't right. The shutdowns, the blowups, the 2 a.m. overthinking, the irritability you you take out on the people you love the most - that's where we start. Most of the men I work with are carrying more than they let on: pressure at work, conflict at home, ADHD that's finally catching up, anxiety that shows up as anger, or a low-grade feeling that they're failing some test no one will name. You don't need to be in crisis to come in — you just need to be tired of doing this on your own.
You might be an individual or part of a couple feeling stuck in repeating patterns around communication, intimacy, or trust—whether in a long-term monogamous relationship, opening up a relationship, or navigating ethical non-monogamy or polyamory. Maybe you’re also carrying trauma, anxiety, or burnout from demanding roles such as first responder or military service. You want a nonjudgmental space to untangle patterns, feel more secure in yourself, and build relationships that feel honest, connected, and sustainable.
You might be an individual or part of a couple feeling stuck in repeating patterns around communication, intimacy, or trust—whether in a long-term monogamous relationship, opening up a relationship, or navigating ethical non-monogamy or polyamory. Maybe you’re also carrying trauma, anxiety, or burnout from demanding roles such as first responder or military service. You want a nonjudgmental space to untangle patterns, feel more secure in yourself, and build relationships that feel honest, connected, and sustainable.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or trauma? Life’s challenges can feel impossible to navigate when you're struggling with constant worry, sadness, or past experiences that still affect you today. Whether you’re a teenager grappling with the pressures of school and social life or an individual dealing with deep emotional pain, it can feel like you're carrying a heavy burden. These feelings of isolation, fear, and frustration can make it hard to see a way out. You may feel like you are alone in this, but you don't have to be.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or trauma? Life’s challenges can feel impossible to navigate when you're struggling with constant worry, sadness, or past experiences that still affect you today. Whether you’re a teenager grappling with the pressures of school and social life or an individual dealing with deep emotional pain, it can feel like you're carrying a heavy burden. These feelings of isolation, fear, and frustration can make it hard to see a way out. You may feel like you are alone in this, but you don't have to be.
I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who feel stuck in patterns that don’t change, even when they understand them.
I help people work through relationship difficulties, recurring emotional patterns, and transitions that don’t resolve on their own. The focus is on what’s driving those experiences and working with them as they unfold, so change starts to show up in how you live, relate, decide, and respond under pressure. In Johnson City. Telehealth in 40+ states.
I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who feel stuck in patterns that don’t change, even when they understand them.
I help people work through relationship difficulties, recurring emotional patterns, and transitions that don’t resolve on their own. The focus is on what’s driving those experiences and working with them as they unfold, so change starts to show up in how you live, relate, decide, and respond under pressure. In Johnson City. Telehealth in 40+ states.
My name is Christy Tunnell, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist.
I typically work with individuals, couples and families of all ages. I usually work with trauma client's which encompass many different conditions.
My name is Christy Tunnell, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist.
I typically work with individuals, couples and families of all ages. I usually work with trauma client's which encompass many different conditions.
Do you find yourself wondering why you're where you are in life...what brought you to this point? What is the meaning of this crisis in my life? Is there a purpose for my life? My approach to therapy is founded in Carl Jung's Depth Psychology and is useful for all life's problems that come our way - depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, grief, relationships, career and aging as well as for reflection and personal growth. Together we can find the answers to these questions. My approach is holistic, warm, client centered and non judgmental.
Do you find yourself wondering why you're where you are in life...what brought you to this point? What is the meaning of this crisis in my life? Is there a purpose for my life? My approach to therapy is founded in Carl Jung's Depth Psychology and is useful for all life's problems that come our way - depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, grief, relationships, career and aging as well as for reflection and personal growth. Together we can find the answers to these questions. My approach is holistic, warm, client centered and non judgmental.
My therapeutic approach combines a variety of evidence-based approaches, but pulls from narrative, person-centered, and internal family system theories.
Welcome to my page! I'm so glad you're here. My desire is to help folks reclaim their true authentic self. It is easy to become disconnected from ourselves and weighed down by life. Often times pain, fear, anxiety, or shame can cause us to reject parts of ourselves. It can often feel like we are on "auto-pilot" moving through life with no real purpose or connection. However, I believe that growth can take place by re-discovering our true self. When we learn to give space those parts that we have rejected, we start to connect with ourselves again and come in alignment. When we are aligned, we begin to live life more freely and fully.
My therapeutic approach combines a variety of evidence-based approaches, but pulls from narrative, person-centered, and internal family system theories.
Welcome to my page! I'm so glad you're here. My desire is to help folks reclaim their true authentic self. It is easy to become disconnected from ourselves and weighed down by life. Often times pain, fear, anxiety, or shame can cause us to reject parts of ourselves. It can often feel like we are on "auto-pilot" moving through life with no real purpose or connection. However, I believe that growth can take place by re-discovering our true self. When we learn to give space those parts that we have rejected, we start to connect with ourselves again and come in alignment. When we are aligned, we begin to live life more freely and fully.
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As someone who believes deeply in the value of genuine connection and transparent communication, I'm here to serve not just as a provider of solutions-but as a dependable ally. I prioritize trust, empathy, and results in every interaction, knowing that strong relationships are built on respect and reliability.
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As someone who believes deeply in the value of genuine connection and transparent communication, I'm here to serve not just as a provider of solutions-but as a dependable ally. I prioritize trust, empathy, and results in every interaction, knowing that strong relationships are built on respect and reliability.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
If we are afraid to touch our suffering, we will not be able to realize the path of peace, joy, and liberation. Don't run away. Touch your suffering and embrace it. Make peace with it. -Thich Nhat Hanh.
I became a therapist to help others along their path hoping that working together they would experience less suffering. I welcome all to therapy.
Please read over my specialization and information below to see if I'm a good fit for you. If you are unsure send me a message with what brings you to seek therapy and I will let you know if I can help.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
If we are afraid to touch our suffering, we will not be able to realize the path of peace, joy, and liberation. Don't run away. Touch your suffering and embrace it. Make peace with it. -Thich Nhat Hanh.
I became a therapist to help others along their path hoping that working together they would experience less suffering. I welcome all to therapy.
Please read over my specialization and information below to see if I'm a good fit for you. If you are unsure send me a message with what brings you to seek therapy and I will let you know if I can help.
I’m a LCSW and Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist in VA and TN with over 6 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in complex trauma, eating disorders, and challenges with coping and emotional regulation. Many of my clients feel a loss of self, struggle with low self-esteem or body image, or feel out of control. My approach is trauma-informed and collaborative, with a strong focus on safety, trust, and helping you build lasting skills for healing and growth.
I’m a LCSW and Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist in VA and TN with over 6 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in complex trauma, eating disorders, and challenges with coping and emotional regulation. Many of my clients feel a loss of self, struggle with low self-esteem or body image, or feel out of control. My approach is trauma-informed and collaborative, with a strong focus on safety, trust, and helping you build lasting skills for healing and growth.
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FAQ - About Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.