Trauma Focused Therapists in Marion County, TN
Healing is often uncomfortable. No one likes feeling exposed or overwhelmed, but together, we can pull those heavy emotions out from under that 'everything is fine' umbrella and look at them for what they really are.
I’m Sierra, and I believe therapy isn't just about managing symptoms; it’s about a collaborative partnership to help you grow, heal, and finally feel like yourself again. My approach is non-judgmental, direct, and deeply compassionate.
Whether you’re navigating the weight of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complexities of grief and trauma, I meet you exactly where you are.
Healing is often uncomfortable. No one likes feeling exposed or overwhelmed, but together, we can pull those heavy emotions out from under that 'everything is fine' umbrella and look at them for what they really are.
I’m Sierra, and I believe therapy isn't just about managing symptoms; it’s about a collaborative partnership to help you grow, heal, and finally feel like yourself again. My approach is non-judgmental, direct, and deeply compassionate.
Whether you’re navigating the weight of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complexities of grief and trauma, I meet you exactly where you are.
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.
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.
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.
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Maybe you’re overthinking and the mental chatter won’t stop. You’re too anxious to sleep and too exhausted to function, but you keep pushing through. At some point, survival mode takes over. You’re reacting instead of thinking, your emotions are running the show, and you feel disconnected from yourself and your own needs. Numbing out, toxic comparison, and cruel inner voices are getting louder. Then you collapse from exhaustion and the cycle starts again. Therapy can be a place to slow things down and figure out how to access your innate healing ability.
Maybe you’re overthinking and the mental chatter won’t stop. You’re too anxious to sleep and too exhausted to function, but you keep pushing through. At some point, survival mode takes over. You’re reacting instead of thinking, your emotions are running the show, and you feel disconnected from yourself and your own needs. Numbing out, toxic comparison, and cruel inner voices are getting louder. Then you collapse from exhaustion and the cycle starts again. Therapy can be a place to slow things down and figure out how to access your innate healing ability.
Hi! My name is Michele. I am a master’s level therapist located in White House and Franklin, TN! I specialize in working with both teenagers & adults. I have a particular passion for helping teens navigate the unique challenges of adolescence, and I find great fulfillment in supporting them through this transformative period! I also enjoy working with adults, appreciating the different experiences and complexities that come with this stage of life.
A few areas I focus on: life transitions, identity, depression, anxiety, family dynamics, trauma, suicidality, and attachment.
Hi! My name is Michele. I am a master’s level therapist located in White House and Franklin, TN! I specialize in working with both teenagers & adults. I have a particular passion for helping teens navigate the unique challenges of adolescence, and I find great fulfillment in supporting them through this transformative period! I also enjoy working with adults, appreciating the different experiences and complexities that come with this stage of life.
A few areas I focus on: life transitions, identity, depression, anxiety, family dynamics, trauma, suicidality, and attachment.
I work with women and mothers who feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves. You may be carrying the mental load for everyone else while quietly struggling inside. Maybe you feel stuck in survival mode, questioning yourself, or longing to feel calm and confident again. You want relief, clarity, and support that goes deeper than quick fixes. You’re ready to understand yourself, heal old wounds, and feel grounded, present, and whole again.
I work with women and mothers who feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves. You may be carrying the mental load for everyone else while quietly struggling inside. Maybe you feel stuck in survival mode, questioning yourself, or longing to feel calm and confident again. You want relief, clarity, and support that goes deeper than quick fixes. You’re ready to understand yourself, heal old wounds, and feel grounded, present, and whole again.
It’s a privilege to be invited into your life. Realizing it takes courage to reach out and schedule a first appointment, I'm committed to creating a soft place for you to land each time we meet, a place where you feel seen through a lens of non-judgment and compassion, a place where hope lives. And if life has gotten too messy for you to believe any longer, then let me hold hope for you until you can.
It’s a privilege to be invited into your life. Realizing it takes courage to reach out and schedule a first appointment, I'm committed to creating a soft place for you to land each time we meet, a place where you feel seen through a lens of non-judgment and compassion, a place where hope lives. And if life has gotten too messy for you to believe any longer, then let me hold hope for you until you can.
Stephanie B Stavinoga
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, CCMHC
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my personal statement! My professional history, as well as my approach in working with people is eclectic and heartfelt. I have an extensive history working with children and their families, specifically those who have behavioral issues. Although positive behavioral planning and intervention is my passion, I also work with individuals that are experiencing stress, anxiety and life challenges. My approach is very client centered and mindful, for I am dedicated to assisting others in the positive navigation of their challenging situations.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my personal statement! My professional history, as well as my approach in working with people is eclectic and heartfelt. I have an extensive history working with children and their families, specifically those who have behavioral issues. Although positive behavioral planning and intervention is my passion, I also work with individuals that are experiencing stress, anxiety and life challenges. My approach is very client centered and mindful, for I am dedicated to assisting others in the positive navigation of their challenging situations.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee. I have been working in this field for over 6 years. I have previous experience working with acute patients in mental health hospitals, those struggling with substance use, and trauma. I have been trained in various trauma models to include EMDR and Prolonged Exposure. I work with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and age groups. I have a particular passion for working with adolescents and adults within the LGBTQIA+ community and those within the military community.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee. I have been working in this field for over 6 years. I have previous experience working with acute patients in mental health hospitals, those struggling with substance use, and trauma. I have been trained in various trauma models to include EMDR and Prolonged Exposure. I work with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and age groups. I have a particular passion for working with adolescents and adults within the LGBTQIA+ community and those within the military community.
On the path of finding your unique place in the world, you have experiences with a weighted quality to them. You may find yourself standing at thresholds between outgrown and not-yet-known phases of life. Big emotions or big changes may be illuminating the patterns that no longer serve you. You experience a subtle but persistent longing that says "there is something more for me." You sense that something is starting to shift, and that change is scary. If these things ring true, you are likely receiving an invitation to slow down, get your footing, and see what may be stirring beneath the surface.
On the path of finding your unique place in the world, you have experiences with a weighted quality to them. You may find yourself standing at thresholds between outgrown and not-yet-known phases of life. Big emotions or big changes may be illuminating the patterns that no longer serve you. You experience a subtle but persistent longing that says "there is something more for me." You sense that something is starting to shift, and that change is scary. If these things ring true, you are likely receiving an invitation to slow down, get your footing, and see what may be stirring beneath the surface.
You’ve survived deep wounds: abuse that has shaped how you see yourself, your relationships, and the world. Maybe you struggle with overwhelming emotions, dissociation, panic, or feeling disconnected from your body & identity. You might find yourself in unhealthy relationships, battling self-doubt, or feeling like healing is out of reach. But trauma does not define you. I specialize in supporting survivors of sexual, physical, & emotional abuse reclaim their sense of self using EMDR, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, and a relational, psychodynamic approach. With nearly a decade of experience, I am here to affirm that healing is possible.
You’ve survived deep wounds: abuse that has shaped how you see yourself, your relationships, and the world. Maybe you struggle with overwhelming emotions, dissociation, panic, or feeling disconnected from your body & identity. You might find yourself in unhealthy relationships, battling self-doubt, or feeling like healing is out of reach. But trauma does not define you. I specialize in supporting survivors of sexual, physical, & emotional abuse reclaim their sense of self using EMDR, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, and a relational, psychodynamic approach. With nearly a decade of experience, I am here to affirm that healing is possible.
Mary Linkous LPC-MHSP is a professional counselor with over 15 years of agency counseling experience. Mary has experience with and enjoys working with adolescents, and adults in transition periods of life including divorce, empty nest, and career change. Mary also specializes in counseling for mental health and other service professionals encouraging personal wellness and work-life balance. Mary utilizes a practical, person-centered total wellness approach to counseling incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Care and trauma based therapy. Mary offers evening and weekend sessions.
Mary Linkous LPC-MHSP is a professional counselor with over 15 years of agency counseling experience. Mary has experience with and enjoys working with adolescents, and adults in transition periods of life including divorce, empty nest, and career change. Mary also specializes in counseling for mental health and other service professionals encouraging personal wellness and work-life balance. Mary utilizes a practical, person-centered total wellness approach to counseling incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Care and trauma based therapy. Mary offers evening and weekend sessions.
Hi there! I’m Lydia and my pronouns are she/her. I'm a queer, neurodivergent, fat-bodied art therapist. I am passionate about providing creative, radical, and accessible forms care to 2sLGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, and marginalized communties. As an art therapist, my goal is to support you in discovering creativity and expression in alignment your most authentic self. Right now, the world is experiencing collective grief on a scale beyond comprehension. We are witnessing global atrocities in real time while also trying to cope with our every day lives and past experiences.
Hi there! I’m Lydia and my pronouns are she/her. I'm a queer, neurodivergent, fat-bodied art therapist. I am passionate about providing creative, radical, and accessible forms care to 2sLGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, and marginalized communties. As an art therapist, my goal is to support you in discovering creativity and expression in alignment your most authentic self. Right now, the world is experiencing collective grief on a scale beyond comprehension. We are witnessing global atrocities in real time while also trying to cope with our every day lives and past experiences.
I use evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies to support growth, healing, and practical progress.
Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether due to anxiety, relationships, trauma, abuse, ADHD, PTSD, depression, or major life transitions. I provide therapy for individuals and families, from ages 10 throughout adulthood, offering a safe, supportive space to work through challenges, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change.
I use evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies to support growth, healing, and practical progress.
Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether due to anxiety, relationships, trauma, abuse, ADHD, PTSD, depression, or major life transitions. I provide therapy for individuals and families, from ages 10 throughout adulthood, offering a safe, supportive space to work through challenges, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change.
Do you feel like you’ve been carrying life’s struggles on your own? I know firsthand how heavy that can be. Sometimes it feels like no one else could possibly understand the complexities of our depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship struggles. I have witnessed, through years of this work, how vital and healing human connection can be. Whether you are an adult woman navigating the weight of trauma, a teen or young adult overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or a parent striving to help your child through difficult times, I would be honored to walk alongside you as you face what feels unmanageable and discover new ways forward.
Do you feel like you’ve been carrying life’s struggles on your own? I know firsthand how heavy that can be. Sometimes it feels like no one else could possibly understand the complexities of our depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship struggles. I have witnessed, through years of this work, how vital and healing human connection can be. Whether you are an adult woman navigating the weight of trauma, a teen or young adult overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or a parent striving to help your child through difficult times, I would be honored to walk alongside you as you face what feels unmanageable and discover new ways forward.
I began counseling in New York when I was working as a chaplain during graduate school. I began in community centers, hospitals and prisons. During that time I discovered I have a genuine connection and desire to work with people suffering from the disease of addiction. When I returned to Nashville (the city of my birth), I began teaching middle school and high school, primarily with underserved populations. There I found that same connection with hard to reach youth, adolescents and their families. It is my sincere goal to help individuals, couples and families find a path to mental and emotional health and serenity.
I began counseling in New York when I was working as a chaplain during graduate school. I began in community centers, hospitals and prisons. During that time I discovered I have a genuine connection and desire to work with people suffering from the disease of addiction. When I returned to Nashville (the city of my birth), I began teaching middle school and high school, primarily with underserved populations. There I found that same connection with hard to reach youth, adolescents and their families. It is my sincere goal to help individuals, couples and families find a path to mental and emotional health and serenity.
Have you been considering seeking help from a mental health professional? Or maybe you’ve decided to give therapy another try. The foundation of an effective therapeutic relationship begins with finding a therapist with whom you have a good fit and connection. I will meet you with compassion and empathy, while also guiding you towards self-exploration and increased awareness. I believe that we navigate life and view the world through a lens influenced by our society and culture. I will support you in your process of becoming more of the person you want to be and help you commit to actions that align with your desired goals.
Have you been considering seeking help from a mental health professional? Or maybe you’ve decided to give therapy another try. The foundation of an effective therapeutic relationship begins with finding a therapist with whom you have a good fit and connection. I will meet you with compassion and empathy, while also guiding you towards self-exploration and increased awareness. I believe that we navigate life and view the world through a lens influenced by our society and culture. I will support you in your process of becoming more of the person you want to be and help you commit to actions that align with your desired goals.
Life feels like a constant juggling act. Between work, family, and caring for loved ones, the weight of responsibilities has left you drained and disconnected from yourself. On top of the exhaustion, that inner critic will not let up, reminding you of every shortcoming and insisting you are not doing enough. You feel stuck in a loop of guilt and self-doubt, tired of white-knuckling your way through each day. What you long for is a calmer mind, gentler self-talk, and the space to breathe again. You are ready to find balance, set boundaries, and reconnect with the version of yourself that feels strong and whole.
Life feels like a constant juggling act. Between work, family, and caring for loved ones, the weight of responsibilities has left you drained and disconnected from yourself. On top of the exhaustion, that inner critic will not let up, reminding you of every shortcoming and insisting you are not doing enough. You feel stuck in a loop of guilt and self-doubt, tired of white-knuckling your way through each day. What you long for is a calmer mind, gentler self-talk, and the space to breathe again. You are ready to find balance, set boundaries, and reconnect with the version of yourself that feels strong and whole.
I hold a belief that we are all doing the very best we can with the skills and the knowledge that we have. I also hold a belief that sometimes we need support to step into healthier skills and gain new knowledge to grow and to heal. Being human is messy, imperfection is our only option, and wow that can be hard to sit with sometimes. Whether you are searching for support because you are deep in struggle or you are searching for support because you are interested in growing as a human, I am here for it! If this is your first interaction with therapy OR you've tried therapy and want to give it another go, you are so welcome here!
I hold a belief that we are all doing the very best we can with the skills and the knowledge that we have. I also hold a belief that sometimes we need support to step into healthier skills and gain new knowledge to grow and to heal. Being human is messy, imperfection is our only option, and wow that can be hard to sit with sometimes. Whether you are searching for support because you are deep in struggle or you are searching for support because you are interested in growing as a human, I am here for it! If this is your first interaction with therapy OR you've tried therapy and want to give it another go, you are so welcome here!
