Emotionally Focused Therapists in Central Gardens, Memphis, TN
Do you know that something needs to change, but aren't quite sure where to start? I am here to help. Congratulations on taking the first very big step to making a change- finding a therapist. I'm happy to offer a free consultation to see if we are a good fit. I would be honored to join you on your journey of self-exploration, love, and freedom. I offer support from a client-centered perspective that includes positive affirmations, heavy emphasis on self-compassion, challenging of unhealthy thoughts, and building upon skills to allow you to live your best life.
Do you know that something needs to change, but aren't quite sure where to start? I am here to help. Congratulations on taking the first very big step to making a change- finding a therapist. I'm happy to offer a free consultation to see if we are a good fit. I would be honored to join you on your journey of self-exploration, love, and freedom. I offer support from a client-centered perspective that includes positive affirmations, heavy emphasis on self-compassion, challenging of unhealthy thoughts, and building upon skills to allow you to live your best life.
My mission is to create a safe space for individuals to find healing, freedom, and self-acceptance. I'm LGBTQ+ affirming and passionate about helping my clients regain confidence while beginning to love and trust themselves. I help my clients unlearn negative beliefs and begin to change relationship patterns that no longer serve them. I work well with people pleasers, people who struggle to set boundaries, or people who chronically sacrifice themselves for others. When we are able to know what we need and set limits in our relationships, we enhance our emotional well-being and our relationships become healthier.
My mission is to create a safe space for individuals to find healing, freedom, and self-acceptance. I'm LGBTQ+ affirming and passionate about helping my clients regain confidence while beginning to love and trust themselves. I help my clients unlearn negative beliefs and begin to change relationship patterns that no longer serve them. I work well with people pleasers, people who struggle to set boundaries, or people who chronically sacrifice themselves for others. When we are able to know what we need and set limits in our relationships, we enhance our emotional well-being and our relationships become healthier.
A wise man once said, “What I like most about waking up from a nightmare is that it becomes untrue.” The quote mentioned captures what I believe the therapeutic process to be like. When you begin to unpack your story, some experiences may feel like dreams while others nightmares. The remedy for the nightmares is to wake up. My aim as a therapist is to help you do just that through supporting you while you process your story, accept your emotions, and construct new meaning to bring about the healing of the mind, body, and spirit.
A wise man once said, “What I like most about waking up from a nightmare is that it becomes untrue.” The quote mentioned captures what I believe the therapeutic process to be like. When you begin to unpack your story, some experiences may feel like dreams while others nightmares. The remedy for the nightmares is to wake up. My aim as a therapist is to help you do just that through supporting you while you process your story, accept your emotions, and construct new meaning to bring about the healing of the mind, body, and spirit.
I am a Licensed Clinical/Certified Social worker and licensed to practice in the states of Arkansas and Tennessee. I love direct clinical practice and enjoy assisting clients on their journey to wellness and happiness. Having gone through several life transitions along the way, I love guiding others through that process as well. I enjoy working with both individuals and couples and have experience working with all populations including veterans and active duty service members.
I am a Licensed Clinical/Certified Social worker and licensed to practice in the states of Arkansas and Tennessee. I love direct clinical practice and enjoy assisting clients on their journey to wellness and happiness. Having gone through several life transitions along the way, I love guiding others through that process as well. I enjoy working with both individuals and couples and have experience working with all populations including veterans and active duty service members.
I take it as a great honor to work with those who are taking steps towards improving their mental health. If you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, tired, and like your resources are not working for you as they should, I welcome you to reach out! I am excited to support you in your work.
I take it as a great honor to work with those who are taking steps towards improving their mental health. If you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, tired, and like your resources are not working for you as they should, I welcome you to reach out! I am excited to support you in your work.
Authentic interaction, compassion, and curiosity are central to my work as a relational and experiential therapist. I believe that human development, personality, and mental health are primarily shaped by where we come from: interpersonal relationships (namely our earliest attachments) and the culture and social values that shape our lives. Building more secure connections with others is required to break repetitive cycles in life and to heal from trauma. Therapy can be that secure base.
I prioritize a whole-person approach: thoughts, emotions, body awareness, breath, nervous system, choices. We are all of this.
Authentic interaction, compassion, and curiosity are central to my work as a relational and experiential therapist. I believe that human development, personality, and mental health are primarily shaped by where we come from: interpersonal relationships (namely our earliest attachments) and the culture and social values that shape our lives. Building more secure connections with others is required to break repetitive cycles in life and to heal from trauma. Therapy can be that secure base.
I prioritize a whole-person approach: thoughts, emotions, body awareness, breath, nervous system, choices. We are all of this.
I approach clients as uniquely beautiful and gifted and work to assist clients in overcoming barriers that prevent them from embracing their innate strengths. I affirm all gender identities, religions, disabilities, ethnicities, and cultures and encourage clients to find healing within each aspect of their person. Life can be exhilarating and shattering, pleasant and painful, beautiful and horrific. All emotions tell us something about ourselves and our circumstances. All emotions are good and should be handled with care, because they are the forces that lead us to ourselves.
I approach clients as uniquely beautiful and gifted and work to assist clients in overcoming barriers that prevent them from embracing their innate strengths. I affirm all gender identities, religions, disabilities, ethnicities, and cultures and encourage clients to find healing within each aspect of their person. Life can be exhilarating and shattering, pleasant and painful, beautiful and horrific. All emotions tell us something about ourselves and our circumstances. All emotions are good and should be handled with care, because they are the forces that lead us to ourselves.
I draw from several modalities of therapy, particularly Emotionally Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment therapy.
Life often presents us with difficult choices and challenges that leave us feeling stressed, drained, and disconnected. In response, we may withdraw, suppress parts of ourselves, and move further away from our values and goals. While these responses are natural, they can create tension in our relationships, work, and emotional lives.
I specialize in working with teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Whether you're grappling with overwhelming emotions, challenges in relationship, or feeling stuck, I offer a compassionate, affirming space to explore your struggles and strengths.
I draw from several modalities of therapy, particularly Emotionally Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment therapy.
Life often presents us with difficult choices and challenges that leave us feeling stressed, drained, and disconnected. In response, we may withdraw, suppress parts of ourselves, and move further away from our values and goals. While these responses are natural, they can create tension in our relationships, work, and emotional lives.
I specialize in working with teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Whether you're grappling with overwhelming emotions, challenges in relationship, or feeling stuck, I offer a compassionate, affirming space to explore your struggles and strengths.
I pull from a variety of approaches including talk therapy, ego state/inner child work, emotionally focused therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and EMDR (a highly effective therapeutic intervention for trauma).
As a therapist I strive to provide a safe and nurturing space where you feel free to explore what it means to be you and navigate life’s struggles without judgement. Therapy brings us to some of our most vulnerable moments, and I make it my mission for you to feel heard, validated, and free to discover, maybe for the first time or perhaps again, who you are or who you’d like to become. I help clients navigate ways to improve their lives while also treating trauma-related issues, grief, relational and interpersonal challenges, family of origin issues, depression, and anxiety.
I pull from a variety of approaches including talk therapy, ego state/inner child work, emotionally focused therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and EMDR (a highly effective therapeutic intervention for trauma).
As a therapist I strive to provide a safe and nurturing space where you feel free to explore what it means to be you and navigate life’s struggles without judgement. Therapy brings us to some of our most vulnerable moments, and I make it my mission for you to feel heard, validated, and free to discover, maybe for the first time or perhaps again, who you are or who you’d like to become. I help clients navigate ways to improve their lives while also treating trauma-related issues, grief, relational and interpersonal challenges, family of origin issues, depression, and anxiety.
Are you troubled by self doubt, questioning your or your partner's level of commitment, or contemplating walking away from a relationship? Perhaps you are feeling disconnected from others or frustrated by an unsatisfying sex life. Is the conflict in your family extreme? Are you struggling to coparent effectively? You may be single and exasperated by the drama that sometimes comes along with dating. Or, a parent who is helplessly watching your child or adolescent struggle educationally or in social relationships. If any of these statements resonate with you, I can help you navigate your journey to contentment, confidence, and bliss.
Are you troubled by self doubt, questioning your or your partner's level of commitment, or contemplating walking away from a relationship? Perhaps you are feeling disconnected from others or frustrated by an unsatisfying sex life. Is the conflict in your family extreme? Are you struggling to coparent effectively? You may be single and exasperated by the drama that sometimes comes along with dating. Or, a parent who is helplessly watching your child or adolescent struggle educationally or in social relationships. If any of these statements resonate with you, I can help you navigate your journey to contentment, confidence, and bliss.
Elissa Brooks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I support individuals and couples address patterns and burdens we tend to carry in life. My hope is to be a welcoming space for you to share your story and be met where you are. I'd be honored to create a supportive and empathetic space along your process to navigate the experiences and challenges you may face. I believe a relational approach with collaboration and compassion is the center of healing. With curiosity, I support exploration of oneself and in relationship with others as a channel for growth in our lives. I hope to support you or your family in achieving goals for health, restorative living and secure relationships.
I support individuals and couples address patterns and burdens we tend to carry in life. My hope is to be a welcoming space for you to share your story and be met where you are. I'd be honored to create a supportive and empathetic space along your process to navigate the experiences and challenges you may face. I believe a relational approach with collaboration and compassion is the center of healing. With curiosity, I support exploration of oneself and in relationship with others as a channel for growth in our lives. I hope to support you or your family in achieving goals for health, restorative living and secure relationships.
Megan Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCMHSP, PMH-C
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
At times, it can be hard to find providers with experience in the areas where you’ve been struggling. Folks with eating disorders or disordered eating, perinatal and postpartum challenges, and trauma and PTSD can feel very alone and misunderstood as they try to find a community who has experience treating these issues. While I have experience in all of those areas, I also enjoy treating clients dealing with general self-esteem and self-worth issues, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I believe in helping clients heal by rebuilding trust within themselves and with others as part of the therapeutic process.
At times, it can be hard to find providers with experience in the areas where you’ve been struggling. Folks with eating disorders or disordered eating, perinatal and postpartum challenges, and trauma and PTSD can feel very alone and misunderstood as they try to find a community who has experience treating these issues. While I have experience in all of those areas, I also enjoy treating clients dealing with general self-esteem and self-worth issues, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I believe in helping clients heal by rebuilding trust within themselves and with others as part of the therapeutic process.
Are finances a source of stress and tension in your home? Are you looking for someone to walk with you through the hard things? I have a passion for working with those who struggle with relating to money in a healthy way. However, I am also experienced in working with clients who present with a variety of mental health challenges, from PTSD to schizoaffective disorder. What do you want out of your life? Do you feel like you are on the right path? Allow me to walk with you on your journey to healing and abundance.
Are finances a source of stress and tension in your home? Are you looking for someone to walk with you through the hard things? I have a passion for working with those who struggle with relating to money in a healthy way. However, I am also experienced in working with clients who present with a variety of mental health challenges, from PTSD to schizoaffective disorder. What do you want out of your life? Do you feel like you are on the right path? Allow me to walk with you on your journey to healing and abundance.
Hi, I’m Alicia. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the emotional impact of medical diagnoses.
Hi, I’m Alicia. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the emotional impact of medical diagnoses.
Life may sometimes feel overwhelming, with constant demands and unexpected changes pulling us in many directions. In the process of taking care of everything and everyone else, it’s easy to lose touch with ourselves. My purpose is to provide an open, restorative, and non‑judgmental space where you can pause, reconnect with your body, and focus on your own healing.
Life may sometimes feel overwhelming, with constant demands and unexpected changes pulling us in many directions. In the process of taking care of everything and everyone else, it’s easy to lose touch with ourselves. My purpose is to provide an open, restorative, and non‑judgmental space where you can pause, reconnect with your body, and focus on your own healing.
If you’ve found yourself here, it’s likely because you’re experiencing a struggle that won’t go away, no matter how hard you’ve tried. Are you anxious, unable to calm your thoughts, or declutter your mind? Do you feel stuck, unmotivated, or engage in harmful or unhealthy patterns? If any of these resonated with you, don’t worry! You’re not alone. While it can be tough to be in this space, therapy provides the opportunity to face these challenges head-on and with someone who will fully support you! As a therapist, I meet my clients where they are on their healing journey, and empower them to grow further.
If you’ve found yourself here, it’s likely because you’re experiencing a struggle that won’t go away, no matter how hard you’ve tried. Are you anxious, unable to calm your thoughts, or declutter your mind? Do you feel stuck, unmotivated, or engage in harmful or unhealthy patterns? If any of these resonated with you, don’t worry! You’re not alone. While it can be tough to be in this space, therapy provides the opportunity to face these challenges head-on and with someone who will fully support you! As a therapist, I meet my clients where they are on their healing journey, and empower them to grow further.
My office is a safe place to heal from deep pain and dark secrets and resolve emotionally complex situations. I can help you move on and chart a new course. I am very relaxed and informal. I am not conventional, stuffy, or judgmental. Not churchy. I work quietly and deeply. I work well with sensitive people troubled by their minds, feelings, and personal or societal unrest. I can help you set healthier boundaries with family, work, friends, and lovers. Only telehealth appointments are open for the foreseeable future.
My office is a safe place to heal from deep pain and dark secrets and resolve emotionally complex situations. I can help you move on and chart a new course. I am very relaxed and informal. I am not conventional, stuffy, or judgmental. Not churchy. I work quietly and deeply. I work well with sensitive people troubled by their minds, feelings, and personal or societal unrest. I can help you set healthier boundaries with family, work, friends, and lovers. Only telehealth appointments are open for the foreseeable future.
Rose Crouch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP, NCC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I really love (& have lots of experience) working with people at the following intersections: complex PTSD (especially religious trauma & sexual trauma), faith deconstruction, healing from purity culture, ethical non-monogamy/polyamory, kink, and gender/sexual identity. I am fiercely LGBTQ+ affirming- you are seen & celebrated here! I work from a non-religious, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive lens, with a focus on building self-compassion and mindfulness practices.
I really love (& have lots of experience) working with people at the following intersections: complex PTSD (especially religious trauma & sexual trauma), faith deconstruction, healing from purity culture, ethical non-monogamy/polyamory, kink, and gender/sexual identity. I am fiercely LGBTQ+ affirming- you are seen & celebrated here! I work from a non-religious, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive lens, with a focus on building self-compassion and mindfulness practices.
Natalie Pritchard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
My main focus as a therapist is to help people create a deeper, more meaningful relationship with themselves and others. I offer a collaborative, compassionate approach when working with clients and choose to navigate the counseling process from an understanding that we are all complex beings with thoughts, feelings, needs, and, ultimately, the desire to feel whole.
My work is focused on adults who have experienced relational and/or attachment trauma within their families of origin, which can lead to anxiety, depression, dissociation, and other mental health struggles.
My main focus as a therapist is to help people create a deeper, more meaningful relationship with themselves and others. I offer a collaborative, compassionate approach when working with clients and choose to navigate the counseling process from an understanding that we are all complex beings with thoughts, feelings, needs, and, ultimately, the desire to feel whole.
My work is focused on adults who have experienced relational and/or attachment trauma within their families of origin, which can lead to anxiety, depression, dissociation, and other mental health struggles.
Caitlin Leggett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR, LPCMHSP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! Do you feel like anxiety consumes all your energy? Do you get nervous and self-conscious when talking to other people? Does life feel chaotic and unmanageable? These are just a few of the many issues I help my clients work through. Anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, and life stress can definitely leave you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, but you don’t have to go through it alone! I am a Counselor and Art Therapist with experience treating teens and adults for various anxiety and depressive disorders. I am also passionate about assisting clients improve their self-esteem and relationships with others.
Welcome! Do you feel like anxiety consumes all your energy? Do you get nervous and self-conscious when talking to other people? Does life feel chaotic and unmanageable? These are just a few of the many issues I help my clients work through. Anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, and life stress can definitely leave you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, but you don’t have to go through it alone! I am a Counselor and Art Therapist with experience treating teens and adults for various anxiety and depressive disorders. I am also passionate about assisting clients improve their self-esteem and relationships with others.
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.