Trauma Focused Therapists in Memphis, TN

I strive to maintain a warm and safe environment for you to feel connected and validated. We can work together to determine what your goals are for therapy and how I can help you reach your goals. I have experience working with a variety of different disorders like: Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Borderline Personality Disorder.

Feeling uncertain, alone, sad, lonely, invisible, or isolated about life, relationships or work/school? Have anxiety, depression, or trauma left you with a lack of motivation or negative self talk that prevents you from meeting your goals?

I am a holistic integrative wellness practitioner. I specialize in helping clients struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I particularly love helping those individuals who may be struggling with low self-esteem and self-worth. I enjoy guiding my clients to identify their own strengths and unlock the hidden potential that each of us possesses. I love working with individuals who are ready for change but are in need of some extrinsic motivation and guidance. For those parents who are looking for assistance for their children, I have extensive experience working with all ages, ranging from 4 to 18 years old.

Finding the therapist for you can be taxing to say the least. Still, there is the right therapist for you. Therapy, while not widely accepted by everyone, has managed to become a cultural norm. However, normalcy is not enough. You should find a therapist that you can connect with, respect, and receive a quality and professional experience from. Everyone needs help, be it to process the past, balance the present stressors of life, or deal with crippling anxiousness that can come with planning for your future.

You were not built to struggle alone, but instead, you were created for authentic connection. I approach clients through an attachment and trauma-focused lens and am honored to walk beside you through whatever storms may have come your way. I desire to work with individuals who may be facing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, chronic illness and/or pain, self-esteem issues, as well as those who have experienced trauma.

Hi, I am Candace Hadley, LMSW. I received my BA in Psychology at Christian Brothers University and my MSSW at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Mindfulness, Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I am currently in supervision pursuing my LCSW. I have provided services in numerous settings and serve children/families, teenagers, and adults.

Hi, my name is Alona Armour, LMSW. I've been trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS). I am currently in supervision pursuing my LCSW license.

*I am not taking new clients at this time.* Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider. Over the last 12 years, I have worked with a variety of clients including women and children who have experienced domestic violence. I have facilitated anger management groups and have worked with families in the foster care system. I also have several years of experience working with individuals that have experienced complex trauma. I also provide licensure supervision for those seeking a LPC license in the state of TN.

Sometimes the hardest part is taking your first step toward bettering your life. You may not know where to begin? Are you feeling overwhelmed with your day-to-day life responsibilities? Struggling with motivation or feeling hopeless? Do you feel things from your past are coming up and preventing you from maximizing your potential? Do you just need to vent and get unbiased feedback? I can help you navigate these things piece by piece and get you on the road to your best self. Therapy can help you develop a new perspective and coping skills to manage your life stressors.

The way you tell your story to yourself matters. - Amy Cuddy We each have a story to tell and that story creates how we see ourselves, how we interact with the world around us, and how we manage the challenges life places in front of us. I approach therapy from the viewpoint that our personal story matters and we can change and shape our story through the therapeutic process.

Walking into wellness begins with a single step! Don't stay stuck! Let's take the step together! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a specialization in technology assisted counseling. I earned a Masters Degree in Counseling from the University of Arkansas Little Rock and Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Arkansas State University. I provided counseling in a variety of mental health settings including outpatient counseling centers, psychiatric hospitals, and the United States Navy. I have over 15 years of experience working with adults, children, couples, families, active duty military, retired military, and veterans.

I am a counselor who is very client-focused and believe in treatment planning and objectives that are reasonable and attainable. It is very important to build a rapport with the client and the pair working to identify objectives and goals of treatment. I have years of experience working with clients with a wide range of mental and behavioral health needs including: trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting issues, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, parenting and have been trained in Trauma Focused -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have experience working with child and adolescent counseling and adults.

At New Directions Counseling Center our focus is to create a therapeutic environment for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples to explore new directions and create positive changes in their lives. We believe in identifying and utilizing personal strengths in order to overcome obstacles and develop emotional, behavioral, and physical well-being.

Accepting new clients. Life is full of ups and downs as we all know. However, sometimes it seems as if there are more downs than ups, and you need help finding out where things went wrong. You are not alone on your journey of life.

Are you ready to enjoy your life? My specialties include working with those ready to heal from difficult life circumstances and relationships, including narcissistic abuse, treating anxiety and depression, and fostering growth through life transitions. I use skills based on CBT, DBT, trauma focused therapy, and EMDR to work with emotions, thoughts, and patterns of beliefs and behavior that can hold you back. Learn your strengths, build decision-making and relational skills, identify your values, and meet your goals! I enjoy counseling from a Christian perspective when requested by clients. Call or email me today to get started.

I decided to become the person I wish navigated me through life. I needed a parent educator to help with my kids. I needed a divorce advocate to teach me assertive communication. I wanted someone who understood blended families to coach me as my family and culture merged. I didn’t have a professional for that; I’m here so you can.

I am here to listen very carefully to your concerns and to collaborate with you in exploring the topics that are important to you - at your pace. I am here to reflect your strengths and struggles and to support you in building a peaceful and healthy life - whatever that looks like for you. I am here to notice, describe, empathize, and hold emotions in a way that helps you. I am a guest here. I welcome, celebrate, and delight in cultivating diversity in my practice with regards to clients' race/ethnicity, sexuality and gender expression, religious background, and disability status.

A genuine, trusting relationship is the essential basis for psychological healing and growth. Within that framework, we incorporate the tools and strategies for change that seem most suited to each individual's preferences, worldview and primary concerns. We believe in partnering with individuals by combining our training in evidence-based interventions with the strengths and resources they possess to best facilitate change. We believe in addressing all areas of a person's life: emotional, physical, social, and spiritual.

Making the decision to seek counseling can be a tough one for many. Therapy is a process where you can learn, grow, and heal in ways you did not expect. Do you feel you struggle to be your true authentic self in the spaces that you occupy? Finding it hard to create and maintain boundaries with those closest to you? Maybe your own thoughts and feelings of stress and anxiety are hindering you from reaching what you feel is your full potential? My goal, as your therapist, is to help guide you through this process of self-discovery and healing.