In Person Therapists in Marion County, TN

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Linda Peoples
Counselor, PhD, RN, LPC, MHSP
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
Life can be confusing and frustrating. Counseling can help you to explore and make decisions towards a healthy future. Taking care of one's emotional health is important, you are worth it. I believe a counselor can be a fresh pair of eyes with the expertise to help one find their way through life's events. Due to COVID-19 concerns sessions are now being offered via tele-health video or telephone.
Life can be confusing and frustrating. Counseling can help you to explore and make decisions towards a healthy future. Taking care of one's emotional health is important, you are worth it. I believe a counselor can be a fresh pair of eyes with the expertise to help one find their way through life's events. Due to COVID-19 concerns sessions are now being offered via tele-health video or telephone.
(423) 484-8022 View (423) 484-8022
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Jonathan Buffington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADACII
Serves Area
I offer both face to face and telehealth availability.
My primary work today is with those individuals struggling to achieve the best version of themselves. A variety of factors are at play here from past trauma, difficulty connecting, tragic life events, self sabotaging or self destructive coping skills, among others that get in our own way. I offer a place for the individual to explore past patterns and create a new narrative for a new future.​
I offer both face to face and telehealth availability.
My primary work today is with those individuals struggling to achieve the best version of themselves. A variety of factors are at play here from past trauma, difficulty connecting, tragic life events, self sabotaging or self destructive coping skills, among others that get in our own way. I offer a place for the individual to explore past patterns and create a new narrative for a new future.​
(931) 202-9079 View (931) 202-9079
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Kelsey Dupree
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(470) 768-9215 View (470) 768-9215

Online Therapists

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Dr. Michael Christian
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCMHSP, NCC, CSAT--S, CST
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
The typical client at RBH is an individual, couple or family who struggles with a variety of issues. These include but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, mood issues, chronic pain, personality challenges, addiction, sexual dysfunction, marital and relational distress, attachment disorders, trauma history, and more. Our clients find us through referrals from another therapist, a past or present client who suggests they make an appointment with RBH, pastors, physicians, and other professionals.
The typical client at RBH is an individual, couple or family who struggles with a variety of issues. These include but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, mood issues, chronic pain, personality challenges, addiction, sexual dysfunction, marital and relational distress, attachment disorders, trauma history, and more. Our clients find us through referrals from another therapist, a past or present client who suggests they make an appointment with RBH, pastors, physicians, and other professionals.
(629) 258-7298 View (629) 258-7298
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Dr. Matthew J Bruhin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, RAS
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
What happened to the world? Do you feel out of hope? Do real solutions and answers to problems seem impossible to find? Take heart and hang in there! No matter how dark and trying things feel in this moment, there is hope and ability to change that can happen. Join me and my personally trained staff to help move beyond the madness, implement real and lasting results that focus on core changes. No matter if you have had years of treatment and therapy, or are new to counseling, become one of the many who have found answers working with us!
What happened to the world? Do you feel out of hope? Do real solutions and answers to problems seem impossible to find? Take heart and hang in there! No matter how dark and trying things feel in this moment, there is hope and ability to change that can happen. Join me and my personally trained staff to help move beyond the madness, implement real and lasting results that focus on core changes. No matter if you have had years of treatment and therapy, or are new to counseling, become one of the many who have found answers working with us!
(629) 465-4702 View (629) 465-4702
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Chris Shunk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
2 Endorsed
Spring Hill, TN 37174
I have in person office hours Monday-Friday and I do also offer telehealth for online counseling sessions.
I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and healing. I specialize in helping people get healing from trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. My approach is client-centered, meaning I believe that the best solutions come from within the client themselves. I offer a variety of therapy services, including talk therapy, Brainspotting, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
I have in person office hours Monday-Friday and I do also offer telehealth for online counseling sessions.
I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and healing. I specialize in helping people get healing from trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. My approach is client-centered, meaning I believe that the best solutions come from within the client themselves. I offer a variety of therapy services, including talk therapy, Brainspotting, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
(615) 285-6391 View (615) 285-6391
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Rachel Blanton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, NCC
Chattanooga, TN 37411
I offer in-person therapy in Chattanooga (near Brainerd Rd) or virtual sessions from the comfort of your home to all Tennessee residents.
You've read the books, searched the forums, and sat through the unsolicited advice from your mother-in-law and three strangers on TikTok. You're trying so hard. You love your kid, your family, yourself, but some days, that love doesn't make the hard moments any easier. Maybe your child's big emotions have taken over your whole household, and you're exhausted from holding it together. Maybe you're pregnant and drowning in contradictory information, wondering what's actually true and what's just noise. Maybe you're a mom navigating postpartum life, and you thought you'd feel more like yourself by now.
I offer in-person therapy in Chattanooga (near Brainerd Rd) or virtual sessions from the comfort of your home to all Tennessee residents.
You've read the books, searched the forums, and sat through the unsolicited advice from your mother-in-law and three strangers on TikTok. You're trying so hard. You love your kid, your family, yourself, but some days, that love doesn't make the hard moments any easier. Maybe your child's big emotions have taken over your whole household, and you're exhausted from holding it together. Maybe you're pregnant and drowning in contradictory information, wondering what's actually true and what's just noise. Maybe you're a mom navigating postpartum life, and you thought you'd feel more like yourself by now.
(423) 482-4092 View (423) 482-4092
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Barrett Schmidt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC, EMDR-TR
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Have you put your own well-being on hold? Spent years putting others first, only to find old coping strategies no longer serve you? Tried therapy before but felt unseen or unproductive? Or are you haunted by a past experience that still preoccupies your mind whenever your thoughts start to wander? If any of this resonates, I’d be honored to meet you where you are and walk alongside you during your healing journey. I help clients connect with and understand their inner parts using Internal Family Systems (IFS), a compassionate, evidence-based approach that fosters healing through self-leadership.
Have you put your own well-being on hold? Spent years putting others first, only to find old coping strategies no longer serve you? Tried therapy before but felt unseen or unproductive? Or are you haunted by a past experience that still preoccupies your mind whenever your thoughts start to wander? If any of this resonates, I’d be honored to meet you where you are and walk alongside you during your healing journey. I help clients connect with and understand their inner parts using Internal Family Systems (IFS), a compassionate, evidence-based approach that fosters healing through self-leadership.
(423) 380-2612 View (423) 380-2612
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Bailey Hardy
Pre-Licensed Professional
Nashville, TN 37217
I offer sessions from 1PM-6PM on Mondays and Thursdays in office or through teleheath.
Hi there - I’m so glad you’re here and considering therapy as part of your journey. Life can be both beautiful and tough. Whether you’re processing a past season or navigating a difficult one right now, therapy can be a space to explore what matters most to you, find healing, and move toward a life that feels aligned with your values. Your story and your experiences matter, and I hope that in our time together, we can discover meaning and purpose within them. I work with trauma, post-partum, mood disorders, anxiety, children's behaviors, relationships, women's issues, parenting & family issues.
I offer sessions from 1PM-6PM on Mondays and Thursdays in office or through teleheath.
Hi there - I’m so glad you’re here and considering therapy as part of your journey. Life can be both beautiful and tough. Whether you’re processing a past season or navigating a difficult one right now, therapy can be a space to explore what matters most to you, find healing, and move toward a life that feels aligned with your values. Your story and your experiences matter, and I hope that in our time together, we can discover meaning and purpose within them. I work with trauma, post-partum, mood disorders, anxiety, children's behaviors, relationships, women's issues, parenting & family issues.
(615) 257-9197 View (615) 257-9197
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Walker Duncan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Nashville, TN 37215
I have daytime and evening openings and am available to see clients either in-person or via Telehealth.
Wow! There are a LOT of therapists, right? Unless the criteria were super narrow, this list is likely a little overwhelming—a lot of acronyms, a lot of jargon and friendly smiles; maybe fewer cardigans than expected. It’s a lot to consider. For many of us, scrolling through lists like this can feel like running in quicksand. And if you tend to be hard on yourself, it's all the more difficult. Whether you're navigating major life shifts, struggling but still trying to pin down why, or just at a loss and unsure of where/how to start, stick with it. It's OK to take your time. There are lots of people on here who can help.
I have daytime and evening openings and am available to see clients either in-person or via Telehealth.
Wow! There are a LOT of therapists, right? Unless the criteria were super narrow, this list is likely a little overwhelming—a lot of acronyms, a lot of jargon and friendly smiles; maybe fewer cardigans than expected. It’s a lot to consider. For many of us, scrolling through lists like this can feel like running in quicksand. And if you tend to be hard on yourself, it's all the more difficult. Whether you're navigating major life shifts, struggling but still trying to pin down why, or just at a loss and unsure of where/how to start, stick with it. It's OK to take your time. There are lots of people on here who can help.
(615) 392-4594 View (615) 392-4594
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Isaac Monson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MBA
4 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37411
Hi, I’m Isaac, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-MHSP) who works with individuals and couples navigating life’s challenges and relationship struggles. I have experience supporting clients with sex addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, premarital counseling, and spiritual concerns. I’m especially passionate about helping people who feel stuck—whether in unhealthy patterns, relationships, or self-discovery. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and accepted just as you are.
Hi, I’m Isaac, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-MHSP) who works with individuals and couples navigating life’s challenges and relationship struggles. I have experience supporting clients with sex addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, premarital counseling, and spiritual concerns. I’m especially passionate about helping people who feel stuck—whether in unhealthy patterns, relationships, or self-discovery. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and accepted just as you are.
(423) 205-5915 View (423) 205-5915
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Marygrace Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT
Nashville, TN 37211
I am deeply passionate about helping adolescents, adults and athletes discover that their identity is not defined by performance or social status, but by their authentic selves. I believe that healing our relationships, addressing past and present traumas, and transforming unhelpful thought patterns allows us to live with true confidence and purpose.
I am deeply passionate about helping adolescents, adults and athletes discover that their identity is not defined by performance or social status, but by their authentic selves. I believe that healing our relationships, addressing past and present traumas, and transforming unhelpful thought patterns allows us to live with true confidence and purpose.
(615) 821-2616 View (615) 821-2616
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Megan Allen Townes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
I am accepting new individual clients between 8:00-2:00 Tuesday thru Friday in office or via telehealth.
I have a genuine interest in learning and connecting with others. I strive for authenticity, acceptance, awareness, autonomy, compassion, and a growth mindset for myself and for my clients. While techniques and modalities may vary depending on the client's goals, I first and foremost, strive to create for all clients a therapeutic environment centered upon safety, empathy, trust, and respect. As Brené Brown said, "Never underestimate the power of being seen."
I am accepting new individual clients between 8:00-2:00 Tuesday thru Friday in office or via telehealth.
I have a genuine interest in learning and connecting with others. I strive for authenticity, acceptance, awareness, autonomy, compassion, and a growth mindset for myself and for my clients. While techniques and modalities may vary depending on the client's goals, I first and foremost, strive to create for all clients a therapeutic environment centered upon safety, empathy, trust, and respect. As Brené Brown said, "Never underestimate the power of being seen."
(615) 307-8548 View (615) 307-8548
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Claire Emerick
Counselor, MAMFT, LPC, MHSP
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
Having been in the field for a decade, I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients and have a passion for people in the midst of life transitions such as shifting relationships, career change, and health issues. Most importantly, I desire to walk with my clients into the depths of their hearts and to help awaken them to their inherent worth. I believe the counseling process is an art and I consider it a privilege to walk with my clients toward healing.
Having been in the field for a decade, I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients and have a passion for people in the midst of life transitions such as shifting relationships, career change, and health issues. Most importantly, I desire to walk with my clients into the depths of their hearts and to help awaken them to their inherent worth. I believe the counseling process is an art and I consider it a privilege to walk with my clients toward healing.
(615) 490-0762 View (615) 490-0762
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Valerie Gaglione
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MSc, LPC, MHSP, NCC
3 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421
My specialty is focused on helping individuals who struggle with anxiety disorders by targeting the somatic symptoms, irrational thoughts, and behavioral patterns keeping them from growing into their best versions of themselves. I also specialize in helping women struggling after traumatic experiences, navigating difficult life transitions, and healing after relationship conflicts. You do not need to navigate these difficulties on your own, and I am here to walk alongside you on your healing journey by empowering you to find meaning in your hardships and overcome the challenges that life has thrown in your path.
My specialty is focused on helping individuals who struggle with anxiety disorders by targeting the somatic symptoms, irrational thoughts, and behavioral patterns keeping them from growing into their best versions of themselves. I also specialize in helping women struggling after traumatic experiences, navigating difficult life transitions, and healing after relationship conflicts. You do not need to navigate these difficulties on your own, and I am here to walk alongside you on your healing journey by empowering you to find meaning in your hardships and overcome the challenges that life has thrown in your path.
(423) 358-2325 View (423) 358-2325
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Christine Wolf
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
It can be incredibly difficult to navigate life after such profound changes. Are you struggling to adjust to life after a major medical diagnosis — like a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or cardiovascular surgery, etc ? Have you experienced complex trauma or a traumatic event? 
Do you feel overwhelmed with anxiety, stress, or depression as you try to make sense of what’s happened and find your “new normal”?
 Or maybe you’re having a hard time communicating your needs and feelings in your relationship, and it’s causing tension or disconnection.
It can be incredibly difficult to navigate life after such profound changes. Are you struggling to adjust to life after a major medical diagnosis — like a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or cardiovascular surgery, etc ? Have you experienced complex trauma or a traumatic event? 
Do you feel overwhelmed with anxiety, stress, or depression as you try to make sense of what’s happened and find your “new normal”?
 Or maybe you’re having a hard time communicating your needs and feelings in your relationship, and it’s causing tension or disconnection.
(615) 845-5951 View (615) 845-5951
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Sarah Rogers
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
I offer therapy appointments in-person and online via Telehealth video and psychological testing in-person.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a passion for helping individuals reach their full potential. I utilize an integrative and holistic approach to therapy which allows me to customize treatment to the individual while recognizing the effects of cognitive, emotional, and physiological factors on overall mental health. My comprehensive approach to psychological assessment focuses on diagnosing issues that are interfering with daily functioning and developing individualized treatment recommendations for optimal symptom relief.
I offer therapy appointments in-person and online via Telehealth video and psychological testing in-person.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a passion for helping individuals reach their full potential. I utilize an integrative and holistic approach to therapy which allows me to customize treatment to the individual while recognizing the effects of cognitive, emotional, and physiological factors on overall mental health. My comprehensive approach to psychological assessment focuses on diagnosing issues that are interfering with daily functioning and developing individualized treatment recommendations for optimal symptom relief.
(615) 656-3130 View (615) 656-3130
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Alex Van Fleet
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Let's be honest, relationships are hard work! Therapy takes intentional effort, vulnerability and persistence to bring about meaningful change in our lives. Before that change can occur, we must first learn what is going on. I want to help you identify the negative patterns in your life and provide tools to replace them with new life-giving actions and transforming truths to bring about healing and restoration in your relationships. Change is possible!
Let's be honest, relationships are hard work! Therapy takes intentional effort, vulnerability and persistence to bring about meaningful change in our lives. Before that change can occur, we must first learn what is going on. I want to help you identify the negative patterns in your life and provide tools to replace them with new life-giving actions and transforming truths to bring about healing and restoration in your relationships. Change is possible!
(615) 544-6068 View (615) 544-6068
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Marci Weaver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Stress and struggle is a part of the human condition, but we do not have to face these challenges alone. I would be honored to witness your story with compassion and care. I work well with adults 18 years and older who are motivated to explore the roots of their current struggles such as anxiety & panic, depression, attachment & relationship ruptures, traumatic experiences and family of origin concerns including complex trauma and emotional neglect. I support those who are experiencing burn out, grief and loss or need a safe, confidential space to process internal conflicts.
Stress and struggle is a part of the human condition, but we do not have to face these challenges alone. I would be honored to witness your story with compassion and care. I work well with adults 18 years and older who are motivated to explore the roots of their current struggles such as anxiety & panic, depression, attachment & relationship ruptures, traumatic experiences and family of origin concerns including complex trauma and emotional neglect. I support those who are experiencing burn out, grief and loss or need a safe, confidential space to process internal conflicts.
(731) 341-8759 View (731) 341-8759
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Counseling with Christine
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MSHP
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
Are you ready to heal? I'm not talking about gaining more insights. Sure, those are helpful, but what I'm talking about is a healing that is embodied. Healing that you can actually FEEL. That's why I offer Faith-Based Therapy for Women navigating loss, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Working together looks like healing through an integrative approach that brings together faith and science. And if you're longing for a deeper, embodied experience, you can explore Equine-Assisted Therapy — a powerful approach working with horses that allows healing to move from the head… into the heart and body.
Are you ready to heal? I'm not talking about gaining more insights. Sure, those are helpful, but what I'm talking about is a healing that is embodied. Healing that you can actually FEEL. That's why I offer Faith-Based Therapy for Women navigating loss, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Working together looks like healing through an integrative approach that brings together faith and science. And if you're longing for a deeper, embodied experience, you can explore Equine-Assisted Therapy — a powerful approach working with horses that allows healing to move from the head… into the heart and body.
(629) 289-0150 View (629) 289-0150

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FAQ - About In Person Therapy
What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.

When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.

How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.