Female Therapists in Johnson City, TN
Compassion, trust and balance are at the heart of the work that we do. We approach challenges with curiosity and collaboration. We strive to provide a supportive and therapeutic environment where you can navigate your concerns and align yourself with your goals. Treatment is customized and unique, as each person who we work with is special and has distinct strengths, needs and preferences. We value diversity and foster inclusivity as an ally and as a partner on your individual path. We are direct and thoughtful, supportive and empathic. We work with clients to develop strengths and achieve life goals.
Compassion, trust and balance are at the heart of the work that we do. We approach challenges with curiosity and collaboration. We strive to provide a supportive and therapeutic environment where you can navigate your concerns and align yourself with your goals. Treatment is customized and unique, as each person who we work with is special and has distinct strengths, needs and preferences. We value diversity and foster inclusivity as an ally and as a partner on your individual path. We are direct and thoughtful, supportive and empathic. We work with clients to develop strengths and achieve life goals.
Is your family going through a stressful transition or issue? Do you ever wish your home was more peaceful? Are you a young adult who feels lost or worries about this new stage of life? If you feel like no one understands what you, your child, or your family are going through, then you’ve come to the right place! I have experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families through a variety of struggles, life transitions, and relationship conflicts.
Is your family going through a stressful transition or issue? Do you ever wish your home was more peaceful? Are you a young adult who feels lost or worries about this new stage of life? If you feel like no one understands what you, your child, or your family are going through, then you’ve come to the right place! I have experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families through a variety of struggles, life transitions, and relationship conflicts.
Hi, I’m Alycia! I believe in holding a safe and fostering space for children and families to share their stories. I strive to help guide individuals to their strengths, improving their coping skills, and building their communication skills.
Hi, I’m Alycia! I believe in holding a safe and fostering space for children and families to share their stories. I strive to help guide individuals to their strengths, improving their coping skills, and building their communication skills.
Emily Hand
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Johnson City, TN 37601
Existing can be tough, especially if you're part of a marginalized community, going through a difficult time, or have faced adversity and/or trauma. Our brains want to experience fulfillment and peace, but at times the familiar patterns or approaches we've tried aren't getting us the life we desire. Often we believe there's something wrong with us, when in reality it's what happened to us and the ripple effects of that which are causing us pain and suffering.
Existing can be tough, especially if you're part of a marginalized community, going through a difficult time, or have faced adversity and/or trauma. Our brains want to experience fulfillment and peace, but at times the familiar patterns or approaches we've tried aren't getting us the life we desire. Often we believe there's something wrong with us, when in reality it's what happened to us and the ripple effects of that which are causing us pain and suffering.
At Life Connections Counseling, our unique perspectives of multiple therapeutic techniques create an inviting environment to address some of the most delicate topics. We are a multi-specialty group of providers that specialize in all walks of life. From small children (2 years and older), adolescents, families, marriage, and the senior population. Each Counselor has extensive experience working with the challenges that each stage of life presents. Please take a look at “Services” for contact information regarding our Team and to learn more about their areas of expertise. We also offer Multiple Support Groups.
At Life Connections Counseling, our unique perspectives of multiple therapeutic techniques create an inviting environment to address some of the most delicate topics. We are a multi-specialty group of providers that specialize in all walks of life. From small children (2 years and older), adolescents, families, marriage, and the senior population. Each Counselor has extensive experience working with the challenges that each stage of life presents. Please take a look at “Services” for contact information regarding our Team and to learn more about their areas of expertise. We also offer Multiple Support Groups.
Sarah graduated from East Tennessee State University with her Bachelor's degree in Social Work and her Master's degree in Social Work. She specializes in work with adolescents, emerging adults, and the adult population. Sarah is trained as a Brainspotting Practitioner. She places a large emphasis on building trust and rapport with her clients. Sarah is a firm believer in meeting her clients where they are in the present moment. Sarah sees her clients as the unique, multidimensional individuals that they are. She uses the Person-In-Environment perspective with her clients.
Sarah graduated from East Tennessee State University with her Bachelor's degree in Social Work and her Master's degree in Social Work. She specializes in work with adolescents, emerging adults, and the adult population. Sarah is trained as a Brainspotting Practitioner. She places a large emphasis on building trust and rapport with her clients. Sarah is a firm believer in meeting her clients where they are in the present moment. Sarah sees her clients as the unique, multidimensional individuals that they are. She uses the Person-In-Environment perspective with her clients.
With over 18 years of experience as a licensed counselor, I am deeply committed to helping individuals navigate life’s most challenging moments. I specialize in guiding clients through crisis, trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, self-confidence struggles, and addiction. I have specialties in EMDR/trauma therapy, critical incident stress management debriefings, and clinical supervision. Understanding that each person’s journey is unique, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where healing and growth are possible.
With over 18 years of experience as a licensed counselor, I am deeply committed to helping individuals navigate life’s most challenging moments. I specialize in guiding clients through crisis, trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, self-confidence struggles, and addiction. I have specialties in EMDR/trauma therapy, critical incident stress management debriefings, and clinical supervision. Understanding that each person’s journey is unique, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where healing and growth are possible.
Rachael Voelker - Sunny Path Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Johnson City, TN 37601
Rachael finds herself using Solution Focused and Behavioral Therapy due to the rapid results and retention of new skills. She believes that Mental Health should be treated the same as one who goes to the Medical Doctor for an illness, we want results, and that is what she wants to give you. Of course, all treatments are not the same and some bumps in the road take longer to repair. Rachael is willing and able to adjust her Therapeutic skills to meet your needs and is willing to walk right beside you as you heal, no matter how long it takes.
Rachael finds herself using Solution Focused and Behavioral Therapy due to the rapid results and retention of new skills. She believes that Mental Health should be treated the same as one who goes to the Medical Doctor for an illness, we want results, and that is what she wants to give you. Of course, all treatments are not the same and some bumps in the road take longer to repair. Rachael is willing and able to adjust her Therapeutic skills to meet your needs and is willing to walk right beside you as you heal, no matter how long it takes.
Amy McLaughlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Johnson City, TN 37601
Waitlist for new clients
Is the past influencing your present life? I have discovered that so many of us have a hard time living in the present because of things from our past... or we struggle because we don't believe we are "good enough." I have been practicing for 13 years. I am trained in EMDR and believe everyone can grow, heal, and live fulfilling lives. My greatest joy is seeing my clients redefine who they are according to their values...Being able to be authentic. No longer confined to the pressures, ideals and expectations of others or shackled to the past.
Is the past influencing your present life? I have discovered that so many of us have a hard time living in the present because of things from our past... or we struggle because we don't believe we are "good enough." I have been practicing for 13 years. I am trained in EMDR and believe everyone can grow, heal, and live fulfilling lives. My greatest joy is seeing my clients redefine who they are according to their values...Being able to be authentic. No longer confined to the pressures, ideals and expectations of others or shackled to the past.
Rebecca Lewis Alexander
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johnson City, TN 37601
All of us can identify times when we want more for ourselves but can't seem to make it happen. Things get in the way - busy schedules, stress, fatigue, fear, emotional blocks and old patterns. It's ok. It's not you. We are not meant to heal and grow on our own, and we never really reach the end. Second Nature Therapy offers a safe, supportive system of care for healing your wounds, growing your strengths, identifying your values and vision, and building habits that become "second nature" to nurturing your best life.
All of us can identify times when we want more for ourselves but can't seem to make it happen. Things get in the way - busy schedules, stress, fatigue, fear, emotional blocks and old patterns. It's ok. It's not you. We are not meant to heal and grow on our own, and we never really reach the end. Second Nature Therapy offers a safe, supportive system of care for healing your wounds, growing your strengths, identifying your values and vision, and building habits that become "second nature" to nurturing your best life.
Allison Alford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Johnson City, TN 37601
Waitlist for new clients
Allison Alford is an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider engaging individuals and families to help them deal with life’s transitions and struggles. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she utilizes a compassionate, person-centered approach to helping her clients process and understand their own thoughts and emotions. Allison helps address issues such as relationship struggles, stress and anxiety, religious issues and trauma, and life transitions. Allison’s therapeutic approach is rooted in a belief that individuals can move towards their goals of healing
Allison Alford is an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider engaging individuals and families to help them deal with life’s transitions and struggles. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she utilizes a compassionate, person-centered approach to helping her clients process and understand their own thoughts and emotions. Allison helps address issues such as relationship struggles, stress and anxiety, religious issues and trauma, and life transitions. Allison’s therapeutic approach is rooted in a belief that individuals can move towards their goals of healing
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Carly Hedrick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Tennessee. Carly graduated with her Master's degree in Social Work from East Tennessee State University. She also earned a Master's degree in Divinity from Emmanuel Christian Seminary. Carly’s approach to therapy is shaped by past occupational experiences which have taught her to sit with others in painful emotions and stressful circumstances and listen with compassion, curiosity, and acceptance.
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Erika Fugere
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johnson City, TN 37601
Hey there. Experiencing stress and anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of everyday life? Let's talk about it! I enjoy helping with parenting skills so you can escape the vicious cycle of yelling and the guilt that follows. Is being overwhelmed impacting your relationships? Understandable if so! I enjoy teaching effective ways to communicate to build healthy relationships within families. I also have a passion for working with those who struggle with financial stress and helping individuals build a healthier relationship with money. My goal is to create a safe space for you to work through struggles free of judgement.
Hey there. Experiencing stress and anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of everyday life? Let's talk about it! I enjoy helping with parenting skills so you can escape the vicious cycle of yelling and the guilt that follows. Is being overwhelmed impacting your relationships? Understandable if so! I enjoy teaching effective ways to communicate to build healthy relationships within families. I also have a passion for working with those who struggle with financial stress and helping individuals build a healthier relationship with money. My goal is to create a safe space for you to work through struggles free of judgement.
I provide individual therapy, to adolescents and adults, as well as couples and family therapy. I believe that the focus of therapy is the achievement of insight and both intra- and inter-personal growth. This means different things to different people and families, so I actively involve you in the direction of your therapy and will check in often to make sure that your needs are being met. I trained as a generalist and pull from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including interpersonal process, insight-oriented, and cognitive-behavioral.
I provide individual therapy, to adolescents and adults, as well as couples and family therapy. I believe that the focus of therapy is the achievement of insight and both intra- and inter-personal growth. This means different things to different people and families, so I actively involve you in the direction of your therapy and will check in often to make sure that your needs are being met. I trained as a generalist and pull from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including interpersonal process, insight-oriented, and cognitive-behavioral.
My approach is rooted in empathy and connection, drawing from Relational Cultural Therapy and integrating Womanism and CBT techniques. I understand the importance of fostering genuine connections with my clients, ensuring they feel heard, valued, and understood every step of the way.
My approach is rooted in empathy and connection, drawing from Relational Cultural Therapy and integrating Womanism and CBT techniques. I understand the importance of fostering genuine connections with my clients, ensuring they feel heard, valued, and understood every step of the way.
Amanda K Chapman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MBE, ANFT
Verified Verified
Johnson City, TN 37601
There are times in life we feel lost, confused and adrift. I can relate and believe we're all connected. I offer a unique approach to therapy that combines spiritual guidance with the healing power of nature. Whether you're dealing with life changes, grief, depression, anxiety, or seeking inner child healing, I'm here to support you. As an experienced Counselor, Ecotherapist, and Certified Spiritual Life Coach, I've devoted my life's work to providing presence and objective voice for support and guidance, within an office setting as well as outdoors in nature. Please visit www.oneforestworld.com to learn more about me. Welcome!
There are times in life we feel lost, confused and adrift. I can relate and believe we're all connected. I offer a unique approach to therapy that combines spiritual guidance with the healing power of nature. Whether you're dealing with life changes, grief, depression, anxiety, or seeking inner child healing, I'm here to support you. As an experienced Counselor, Ecotherapist, and Certified Spiritual Life Coach, I've devoted my life's work to providing presence and objective voice for support and guidance, within an office setting as well as outdoors in nature. Please visit www.oneforestworld.com to learn more about me. Welcome!
Erica Petree
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Johnson City, TN 37604
Your current situation does not define you. It's a bump in the road, a pit-stop to learn from. It takes a village and I am here to be a part of your village. My scope of competence is in trauma, postpartum, attachment, family conflict, anxiety, school/work related problems, parent education, parent-child conflict, divorce, co-parenting and depression. Don't let the pain and struggle of your present situation keep you from living your truth. I am licensed in Tennessee, Texas, California and Virginia. Offering in-person therapy in Tennessee and virtual to Tennessee, California, Texas and Virginia.
Your current situation does not define you. It's a bump in the road, a pit-stop to learn from. It takes a village and I am here to be a part of your village. My scope of competence is in trauma, postpartum, attachment, family conflict, anxiety, school/work related problems, parent education, parent-child conflict, divorce, co-parenting and depression. Don't let the pain and struggle of your present situation keep you from living your truth. I am licensed in Tennessee, Texas, California and Virginia. Offering in-person therapy in Tennessee and virtual to Tennessee, California, Texas and Virginia.
Jodie Marie Henderson
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCMHSP, (TEMP)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Johnson City, TN 37601
I welcome all individuals on the path of exploration and healing, including children, teens, and adults. I have a passion for helping others and provide a trusting, non-judgmental, and safe space for others to tell their stories, slay their demons, and achieve their goals. We will work together at your pace on what is important to you. We will collaborate to address immediate symptoms and concerns as well as the underlying causes of the challenges you face, regardless of how insurmountable they may feel now.
I welcome all individuals on the path of exploration and healing, including children, teens, and adults. I have a passion for helping others and provide a trusting, non-judgmental, and safe space for others to tell their stories, slay their demons, and achieve their goals. We will work together at your pace on what is important to you. We will collaborate to address immediate symptoms and concerns as well as the underlying causes of the challenges you face, regardless of how insurmountable they may feel now.
Erica Gillish
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC, NTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johnson City, TN 37604
Mental health is the cornerstone of our well-being. Our unique lived experiences shape how we perceive ourselves and interact with the world. Throughout my journey as a mental health professional, I've come to deeply appreciate its profound impact on every aspect of life. I aim to empower my clients in cultivating a healthy mindset through self-awareness, recognition of strengths, embracing vulnerability, and navigating challenges with resiliency. I believe that fostering mental health is not just a personal endeavor but a societal responsibility.
Mental health is the cornerstone of our well-being. Our unique lived experiences shape how we perceive ourselves and interact with the world. Throughout my journey as a mental health professional, I've come to deeply appreciate its profound impact on every aspect of life. I aim to empower my clients in cultivating a healthy mindset through self-awareness, recognition of strengths, embracing vulnerability, and navigating challenges with resiliency. I believe that fostering mental health is not just a personal endeavor but a societal responsibility.
Sharmen Rutherford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, ICAADC, AADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Johnson City, TN 37604
Life isn't always easy. At times, things just don't seem right or the way that we would like for them to be. Life can be frustrating, overwhelming, complicated and down-right messy. It is during these difficult seasons that Sharmen would like to come alongside you and offer strength, hope and encouragement within the confines of a safe and therapeutic environment. She offers virtual counseling to clients throughout Alabama and in person at her office in Johnson City, TN. It is her mission to serve you with dignity, respect and confidentiality while helping you to reach and surpass the treatment goals you develop together.
Life isn't always easy. At times, things just don't seem right or the way that we would like for them to be. Life can be frustrating, overwhelming, complicated and down-right messy. It is during these difficult seasons that Sharmen would like to come alongside you and offer strength, hope and encouragement within the confines of a safe and therapeutic environment. She offers virtual counseling to clients throughout Alabama and in person at her office in Johnson City, TN. It is her mission to serve you with dignity, respect and confidentiality while helping you to reach and surpass the treatment goals you develop together.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.