Chronic Illness Therapists in Marion County, TN
Welcome! The focus of my practice is adults and older adults, who might be experiencing relationship issues, difficulty healing from the past, struggling with navigating life transitions such as adjustment, illness, aging, or managing their thoughts and emotions.
Welcome! The focus of my practice is adults and older adults, who might be experiencing relationship issues, difficulty healing from the past, struggling with navigating life transitions such as adjustment, illness, aging, or managing their thoughts and emotions.
There are several things in my life which drive me to be a counselor. My own past with it struggles, acceptances, failures, and successes drive me to do what I do. I am able to sit in dark places, empathize with struggle and loneliness, and challenge ways of thinking and behaving from a non-judgmental place. I love the unique position a counselor has to problem solve through the failures, walk the uphill road to recovery, and celebrate the success and growth that comes out of the journey.
There are several things in my life which drive me to be a counselor. My own past with it struggles, acceptances, failures, and successes drive me to do what I do. I am able to sit in dark places, empathize with struggle and loneliness, and challenge ways of thinking and behaving from a non-judgmental place. I love the unique position a counselor has to problem solve through the failures, walk the uphill road to recovery, and celebrate the success and growth that comes out of the journey.
Online Therapists
Healing from trauma that still lingers in daily life, whether from childhood, relationships, or overwhelming experiences that never felt fully resolved is the focus of our work together. Specialization includes developmental and relational trauma as well as PTSD, using EMDR as a tool to help process painful memories that still feel stuck. If you feel anxious, disconnected, or like the past keeps showing up in relationships and daily life, my goal is to offer a steady space for you to slow things down, make sense of what’s been carried, and begin to feel more grounded, safe, and present again.
Healing from trauma that still lingers in daily life, whether from childhood, relationships, or overwhelming experiences that never felt fully resolved is the focus of our work together. Specialization includes developmental and relational trauma as well as PTSD, using EMDR as a tool to help process painful memories that still feel stuck. If you feel anxious, disconnected, or like the past keeps showing up in relationships and daily life, my goal is to offer a steady space for you to slow things down, make sense of what’s been carried, and begin to feel more grounded, safe, and present again.
It takes a lot of courage to seek support, and you're taking the first step. Maybe you are adjusting to a life transition, managing anxiousness, or dealing with trauma or loss. You want to see something change, to heal, or to find purpose or meaning... My hope is to help you with that.
It takes a lot of courage to seek support, and you're taking the first step. Maybe you are adjusting to a life transition, managing anxiousness, or dealing with trauma or loss. You want to see something change, to heal, or to find purpose or meaning... My hope is to help you with that.
As someone who has moved around a lot (New Jersey, Charleston, Boston, Denver, and now Nashville), I am endlessly fascinated by how our environments and upbringing shape us. How does your past inform your present? How do you want your present to shape your future?
I’ve had the honor and privilege of walking alongside people as they navigate huge life events, both as a victim advocate and as a birth doula. Having worked with many clients experiencing high-risk pregnancies, bereavement, and trauma, I strive to create a space that is safe and supportive.
As someone who has moved around a lot (New Jersey, Charleston, Boston, Denver, and now Nashville), I am endlessly fascinated by how our environments and upbringing shape us. How does your past inform your present? How do you want your present to shape your future?
I’ve had the honor and privilege of walking alongside people as they navigate huge life events, both as a victim advocate and as a birth doula. Having worked with many clients experiencing high-risk pregnancies, bereavement, and trauma, I strive to create a space that is safe and supportive.
Feeling anxious, lost, or overwhelmed? Has cancer, loss, or another significant life change hit you from out of nowhere? Or maybe your inner critic works overtime and you're carrying around the weight of that messaging. If any, or all, of this rings true for you, I'm here to help. For more than 20 years, I've provided a safe space for adults to process their experiences and build resilience. My approach prioritizes your unique needs and strengths, ensuring you feel seen and heard in a non-judgmental, confidential space. I offer a free 15 minute consultation. Let's connect! I'm eager to accompany you on this part of your journey.
Feeling anxious, lost, or overwhelmed? Has cancer, loss, or another significant life change hit you from out of nowhere? Or maybe your inner critic works overtime and you're carrying around the weight of that messaging. If any, or all, of this rings true for you, I'm here to help. For more than 20 years, I've provided a safe space for adults to process their experiences and build resilience. My approach prioritizes your unique needs and strengths, ensuring you feel seen and heard in a non-judgmental, confidential space. I offer a free 15 minute consultation. Let's connect! I'm eager to accompany you on this part of your journey.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, on edge, or navigating a life transition that feels heavier than expected? You are not alone and help is closer than you think. I work with adults and teens facing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, family conflict, and the stresses of daily life.
With 23 years of experience as a clinical social worker, I believe therapy is both a science and an art. My goal is simple: to help you feel relief, clarity, and confidence at a pace that feels supportive and effective.
Serving clients across Tennessee via telehealth.
In person sessions near Nashville, Franklin, and Spring HIl.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, on edge, or navigating a life transition that feels heavier than expected? You are not alone and help is closer than you think. I work with adults and teens facing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, family conflict, and the stresses of daily life.
With 23 years of experience as a clinical social worker, I believe therapy is both a science and an art. My goal is simple: to help you feel relief, clarity, and confidence at a pace that feels supportive and effective.
Serving clients across Tennessee via telehealth.
In person sessions near Nashville, Franklin, and Spring HIl.
I work with those who selflessly serve their communities- Moms, first responders, veterans, health care workers and those in ministry. Some people come to see me to work through unresolved issues from the past, grief, church hurt or cults. I'm specially trained to work with your grief and trauma; I'm both trained in both EMDR and brainspotting, somatic therapies that allow the brain and body to heal itself.
I work with those who selflessly serve their communities- Moms, first responders, veterans, health care workers and those in ministry. Some people come to see me to work through unresolved issues from the past, grief, church hurt or cults. I'm specially trained to work with your grief and trauma; I'm both trained in both EMDR and brainspotting, somatic therapies that allow the brain and body to heal itself.
I help parents and adults who are struggling to remain calm and act effectively, due to their own painful childhoods, go from stressed and overwhelmed to feeling calm and in-control (spending more confident, happy times with their loved ones) through relatable, supportive, one-on-one, trauma-focused therapy sessions. People who benefit from my services tend to be millennials who have made as much progress as they can on their own and who are now motivated to embark on this journey of deep recovery. If this sounds like you, email me today! i also offer supervision and consultation for pre-licensed therapists.
I help parents and adults who are struggling to remain calm and act effectively, due to their own painful childhoods, go from stressed and overwhelmed to feeling calm and in-control (spending more confident, happy times with their loved ones) through relatable, supportive, one-on-one, trauma-focused therapy sessions. People who benefit from my services tend to be millennials who have made as much progress as they can on their own and who are now motivated to embark on this journey of deep recovery. If this sounds like you, email me today! i also offer supervision and consultation for pre-licensed therapists.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, unmotivated, or stuck in a life transition,
living with ADHD or battling depression? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone either.
I’m Kimberly Harris, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Integrative Wellness & Life Coach, serving clients in Tennessee and Arkansas. I help individuals identify challenges, set meaningful goals, and implement strategies to create balance, peace, fulfillment, and prosperity in their lives. That’s the heart of counseling and coaching—and I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey. Let’s take the first step together.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, unmotivated, or stuck in a life transition,
living with ADHD or battling depression? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone either.
I’m Kimberly Harris, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Integrative Wellness & Life Coach, serving clients in Tennessee and Arkansas. I help individuals identify challenges, set meaningful goals, and implement strategies to create balance, peace, fulfillment, and prosperity in their lives. That’s the heart of counseling and coaching—and I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey. Let’s take the first step together.
I work with adults and children who may experience the world differently, often due to factors such as autism, ADHD, identity, trauma, stage of life, mental health issues, or chronic illness.
My approach often involves curiosity, humor, and sometimes a healthy challenging of your negative beliefs about yourself. I know it can be hard to explore big feelings, fears, and struggles, but my hope is that therapy helps you gain the tools, clarity, and self-assurance to author your own story and be empowered to heal and live authentically.
I work with adults and children who may experience the world differently, often due to factors such as autism, ADHD, identity, trauma, stage of life, mental health issues, or chronic illness.
My approach often involves curiosity, humor, and sometimes a healthy challenging of your negative beliefs about yourself. I know it can be hard to explore big feelings, fears, and struggles, but my hope is that therapy helps you gain the tools, clarity, and self-assurance to author your own story and be empowered to heal and live authentically.
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 are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
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 are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
You're the one: the one who always shows up, says yes, and gets it done, but quietly you're suffering. As a high-achiever you're used to pushing through, but you know that it’s not sustainable. Maybe you’re noticing that your stress and anxiety levels are increasing, your mood isn’t consistent, your energy fluctuates, your sleep isn’t restorative, and you’re not experiencing a sense of vitality in your life. You achieved what you were "supposed to", and yet you don’t feel content or happy. You struggle with burnout from the many roles that you play in your life yet you rarely have time to reset or recover from the chronic stress.
You're the one: the one who always shows up, says yes, and gets it done, but quietly you're suffering. As a high-achiever you're used to pushing through, but you know that it’s not sustainable. Maybe you’re noticing that your stress and anxiety levels are increasing, your mood isn’t consistent, your energy fluctuates, your sleep isn’t restorative, and you’re not experiencing a sense of vitality in your life. You achieved what you were "supposed to", and yet you don’t feel content or happy. You struggle with burnout from the many roles that you play in your life yet you rarely have time to reset or recover from the chronic stress.
If you have been in counseling before, and have been disappointed, call me and let's discuss what you need. I want to show you a new way to approach therapy.
If you have been in counseling before, and have been disappointed, call me and let's discuss what you need. I want to show you a new way to approach therapy.
Diane Gammon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, CMHIMP, ASDCS, NBCC, MS
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Welcome, I am glad you are here! I specialize in Crisis, Depression, Trauma, Autism Testing & Therapy, Couples/Marriage, “Special Needs”, Pre-marital Counseling, Family Reunification, Abandonment, Anxiety/Panic, PTSD, Neurodiverse/Neurotypical Relationships, Holistic Self-Care, Self-Harm, Grief/Loss, RAD, Miscarriage/Infant Loss, ADHD, Personality Disorders, Drug/Alcohol/Other Addictions, Low Self-Esteem/Self-Worth, Eating Disorders, Body Image, Communication Skills/ Relationships, Abuse Recovery, Sexual Assault, Rape/Domestic Violence, Behavior Issues, Corrections, Foster Care, Adoption Transition, Postpartum, Illness & more.
Welcome, I am glad you are here! I specialize in Crisis, Depression, Trauma, Autism Testing & Therapy, Couples/Marriage, “Special Needs”, Pre-marital Counseling, Family Reunification, Abandonment, Anxiety/Panic, PTSD, Neurodiverse/Neurotypical Relationships, Holistic Self-Care, Self-Harm, Grief/Loss, RAD, Miscarriage/Infant Loss, ADHD, Personality Disorders, Drug/Alcohol/Other Addictions, Low Self-Esteem/Self-Worth, Eating Disorders, Body Image, Communication Skills/ Relationships, Abuse Recovery, Sexual Assault, Rape/Domestic Violence, Behavior Issues, Corrections, Foster Care, Adoption Transition, Postpartum, Illness & more.
Did you know that the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is one of the biggest factors of change? I view therapy as a mutual process where we learn & grow, together. I work to cultivate a genuine therapeutic relationship built on a foundation of safety & trust. My clinical values & ethics are rooted in Feminist principles, sex & body positivity, & trauma-focus. As well, I'm affirming of identities & worldviews shaped by race, LGBTQ+ identity, & disability in society. I've provided quality, equitable mental health services in the South for 12+ years. I would be honored to co-create space that honors your truth.
Did you know that the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is one of the biggest factors of change? I view therapy as a mutual process where we learn & grow, together. I work to cultivate a genuine therapeutic relationship built on a foundation of safety & trust. My clinical values & ethics are rooted in Feminist principles, sex & body positivity, & trauma-focus. As well, I'm affirming of identities & worldviews shaped by race, LGBTQ+ identity, & disability in society. I've provided quality, equitable mental health services in the South for 12+ years. I would be honored to co-create space that honors your truth.
Terry Edwards is a dedicated and compassionate psychologist with extensive training and experience across multiple domains of mental health. Originally from Clarksville, Tennessee, Dr. Edwards holds a Master of Arts in General Psychology, a Master of Science in School Psychology, and an Educational Doctorate (EdD) in School Psychology. In addition to completing both an internship and postdoctoral fellowship in clinical and school psychology, Dr. Edwards has also pursued advanced post-graduate training in psychopharmacology.
Terry Edwards is a dedicated and compassionate psychologist with extensive training and experience across multiple domains of mental health. Originally from Clarksville, Tennessee, Dr. Edwards holds a Master of Arts in General Psychology, a Master of Science in School Psychology, and an Educational Doctorate (EdD) in School Psychology. In addition to completing both an internship and postdoctoral fellowship in clinical and school psychology, Dr. Edwards has also pursued advanced post-graduate training in psychopharmacology.
Hi. I’m Kay. Congratulations on taking the first step toward living your best life!
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with the competing priorities of daily life? Stuck in unhealthy patterns such as overuse of alcohol, procrastination, or emotional eating? Are your days spent battling perfectionism and negative self-talk? Would you like to be more active socially but struggle with anxiety or feelings of low self-worth?
Hi. I’m Kay. Congratulations on taking the first step toward living your best life!
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with the competing priorities of daily life? Stuck in unhealthy patterns such as overuse of alcohol, procrastination, or emotional eating? Are your days spent battling perfectionism and negative self-talk? Would you like to be more active socially but struggle with anxiety or feelings of low self-worth?
“It is strange to be here. The mystery never leaves you alone. Behind your image, below your words, above your thoughts, the silence of another world waits. A world lives within you. No one else can bring you news of this inner world.” - Irish poet John O'Donohue on the human condition.
The good stuff of life is found in this mystery. My role as a therapist is to accompany you in exploring the mystery of your inner world and to offer tools as you move into alignment with yourself. This process brings healing, contentment, freedom, and the skills to surf life’s waves.
Beyond therapy, I like bicycles, senior dogs, and groovy music.
“It is strange to be here. The mystery never leaves you alone. Behind your image, below your words, above your thoughts, the silence of another world waits. A world lives within you. No one else can bring you news of this inner world.” - Irish poet John O'Donohue on the human condition.
The good stuff of life is found in this mystery. My role as a therapist is to accompany you in exploring the mystery of your inner world and to offer tools as you move into alignment with yourself. This process brings healing, contentment, freedom, and the skills to surf life’s waves.
Beyond therapy, I like bicycles, senior dogs, and groovy music.
I am a EMDR trained therapist who is enthusiastic about helping people attain goals for themselves and their primary relationships. We will set goals in the first session in order to provide clarity to the work based on what is important to you. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I see traditional, single parent, & blended families, understanding their differences.
I am a EMDR trained therapist who is enthusiastic about helping people attain goals for themselves and their primary relationships. We will set goals in the first session in order to provide clarity to the work based on what is important to you. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I see traditional, single parent, & blended families, understanding their differences.
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Chronic Illness Therapists
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.