"Whether you're feeling hopeless with depression or overwhelmed with anxiety, attention issues or compulsive behaviors, help is available. All of us struggle at times and need someone to compassionately help us through our journey. I have over 20 years experience and enjoy working with people of all ages."

"I love Mental health and serving others with respect,strength,honor,love and a solution focused mindset. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couples, family and group therapy. I work with most tenncare and group insurance plans and private paying individuals. I recieved a Masters of Counseling degree from Freedhardeman University 2011 and a certifucation in Grief Counseling in 2013. I am also a member of The National Certified Counselor (NCC) since 2015. I will work with you to navigate any issues one may face in life with a emphatic ear and compassionate heart."

"Are your RELATIONSHIPS filled with ANGER and RESENTMENT? Do you have difficulty developing and/or maintaining relationships? Do you ARGUE all the time with your partner or children? Does your child HATE you? Does your partner seem to find everyone but you interesting and fun? Is there a lack of INTIMACY and QUALITY TIME spent together? Are you concerned that PORNOGRAPHY or other SEXUAL PROBLEMS are ruining your relationships? Whatever the problem, I can coach you on how to make your relationships STRONGER and LESS TURBULENT and on how to make CHANGES and DECISIONS that can greatly impact your FUTURE."

"What's on your mind? What's under your skin? What's in your heart? I invite clients to explore these questions in relation to quality-of-life, relationships with others, self-identity, and pursuit of goal-oriented action. Clients receive support in developing effective coping skills, fostering self-acceptance, and initiating positive behavior change. Whether your problem is disordered eating, depressed or anxious mood, trauma, loss and grief, stress, or transitioning through life stages, allow me to share in finding relief and workable solutions. Mental wellness is possible!"

"I am a certified Restoration Therapist, which guides my approach in working with clients of all ages and issues. Restoration Therapy is all about helping people escape the cycle of conflict that can easily turn them into their worst selves when painful feelings arise. Restoration therapists will help you map your pain cycle and map a way out, so you can regulate those difficult emotions and stay on track. In working with me, you can expect to identify longstanding patterns of interaction that may hinder current relationships and begin to reshape those patterns into a more healthy and whole self."

"How do I find someone who can help me, accept me, understand what is really going on with my child? Parenting stress getting more complicated with every passing day? Are you a parent looking for relief with your child's behavior? Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression, grief or loss from the past? I work with children, teenagers, and families to help them feel understood working to overcome the obstacles they are facing."

"I welcome people with a wide range of life issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and general stress, as well as children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional and attentional problems. My approach is tailored to your needs and goals, but usually includes a focus on understanding how you got where you are. This kind of insight can be vitally important in figuring out a practical way to get to a better place in life. When working with kids and teens, I always involve their parents to some extent, so they can better understand and help their children."

"My ideal client is one who is willing to work on his or her issues and concerns. I work well with clients dealing with depression and anxiety. I am also providing psychological assessments for a local attorney assisting individuals with their immigration concerns. I offer Testing and Management for ADD/ADHD, also Psychological Evaluations for Spinal Cord and Gastric Bypass Surgeries. I specialize in Trauma & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Management of Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Impulse, Grief or Loss, Panic, Pre-Marital, Marital and Divorce Therapy, Domestic Violence, Life Coaching, Parenting Skills Training, Christian Counseling, and Sports Psychology."

"I am passionate about helping people through periods of emotional difficulties. It takes courage and strength to recognize when you need help. I believe strongly in building a partnership based on trust, genuine compassion, and understanding. I strive to create a supportive and welcoming environment to work toward long lasting change together. I provide a safe place to be heard without judgement while working through any issues you may face."

"I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience in the mental health field working with children, adolescents, adults and their families. I earned both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Tennessee. My clinical interest and practice experience includes trauma work, grief and loss, mood disorders, relationship issues, and life transitions including pregnancy, birth of a new child, pregnancy loss and postpartum depression. I enjoy seeing insights occur and feel privileged to have the opportunity to partner with people as they make changes in their lives."

"Finding the right therapist for YOU and the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors associated with positive therapy results. I place primary importance on our relationship providing an atmosphere of safety, warmth and understanding. While I have a wealth of professional and personal knowledge and expertise in individual and family recovery from addictions/compulsive behaviors, family of origin issues and life patterns that prevent authentic living, I do not approach the relationship as an "expert" but rather as a supportive guide who joins you on the journey."

"I have the schooling and credentialing required to be a good therapist. More importantly I have been married for 37 years and raised three children. I understand how difficult it is to make marriage work. Through supportive friends, involvement in my church community and a life-time of raising a family I have gained wisdom helpful in addressing relationship problems. I have treated people with depression, anxiety, grief, loss, couples struggling to hold their marriage together. When appropriate I integrate a Christian perspective into counseling. I believe that understanding hidden emotions helps couples care for each other. I work at listening and developing solutions."

"Often the first step towards achieving positive change is simply by altering one's attitude towards life circumstances. The quest towards inner peace and positive change is a journey; one that requires focus, insight and most of all the ability to step into the unknown. I believe we all have the inner resources to adapt and to learn new coping skills, better ways of treating ourselves and means of relating to those around us."

"I find it a true honor to have had the opportunity to work for over 25 years with individuals and families in varying levels of distress (inpatient, crisis work, outpatient). I believe that it takes courage to face change and look forward to meeting you and to committing to joining you on your journey. To share my style of compassion and positivity, I take a "glass half full" view of life and pledge to help guide others toward finding their "real truth"."

"As an experienced child and family clinical therapist, I have developed a deep understanding of, and connection with children ranging in ages 2-18 years old, and of various backgrounds. I understand the vulnerability that comes with handling a child's inmost thoughts and emotions, and I respect and value them deeply. My expertise is grounded in early childhood development, as well as family dynamics and positive parenting. I also have a strong background and knowledge of working with adolescent, teens, and young adults."

"I enjoy working with a diverse group of clients who want to better themselves and live healthier and more fulfilling lives. When entering into a relationship with a therapist, it is important to have trust and to bring an attitude of change. It also requires work on the part of the client and the therapist. My therapeutic approach comes from a love of education and I want to teach my clients skills they will need to navigate through life. I use workbooks and homework to help my clients fully engage in the changes they want to see in themselves."

"I am a Licenced Clinical Social Worker and Certified Employee Assistance Professional. I have been in active practice since completing graduate school at The University of Tennessee in 1989, in a varity of settings. I specialize in relationship issues, co-occuring disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma related issues and issues that occur within families. I have been trained intensively in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (see below) In addition, I work with short term, solution oriented therapy, especially related to work related issues."

"Life is now. We all experience inner and outer obstacles that interfere with living life to its fullest. Growth / progress usually stems from understanding who we are, what needs to change within ourselves and our relationships, learning new ways to heal, forgive, and communicate, and letting go of patterns that interfere. Therapy is unique for each of us. I integrate and tailor various approaches to address the mind, body, and spirit. We will partner together to address your goals. I will bring compassion, creativity, sensitivity, warmth, accountability, insight, and humor to our work together."

"Life can oftentimes become overwhelming, with various demands placed upon us from family, work, and society in general. These stresses can affect our lives in many ways, negatively contributing to our physical and emotional health. As individuals, we have the power to make positive changes in ourselves, improving how we cope with and overcome life's challenges. The process of change and emotional growth is one that starts with the initial step of reaching out for help. Therapy can provide a safe, confidential, judgement free environment to explore how to cope with life's stresses and achieve a more fulfilling and rewarding life."