Therapists in Putnam County, TN

Exhausted. Overwhelmed. Defeated. You carry this heavy load, accomplishing one task, only to have another thing added. You struggle to make time for self, within the vast needs of others, feeling deflated, tired, and lost. It all seems so large, and you crave the day in which you can feel whole. Uncertain of how to create balance in the transitions of life. The day in which you can take a breath, feel relief, and sense lighter days. Unsure of how you've gotten here, and if you have the strength to get out. Uncertainty of the next step. This is a place to work toward a healthier, more grounded, confident you.

I enjoy all of my clients and am competent to treat any mental or emotional disorder. I work primarily with adults. I do DBT groups for both professional women and women on disability. I am passionate about EMDR therapy and I train in TN, AL, GA, TX, KY and Washington D. C. also use Rapid Resolution Therapy with Clinical Hypnosis for a variety of issues including but not limited to traumatic events, addictions, stopping smoking and decreasing chronic pain. I do relationship counseling, parent education life coaching, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, grief and loss counseling, anger management, personality testing and EMDR.

As a Christian and a professional I endeavor to provide professional counseling within a Christian worldview. As a therapist I try to be a good listener as well as someone who helps to clarify and provide input. I have been trained in a variety of counseling approaches but find that having a caring attitude and listening ear is beneficial to my clients.

An informed and liberated mind is my goal in mental health treatment. I have 32 years experience in pastoral counseling, statewide crisis intervention, and counseling in a clinical setting. My experience in helping souls to heal comes from having been with people in their homes, schools, hospitals, and detention centers. I have worked with families ranging from the very poor to the wealthy. Emotional pain can come to anyone and I enable my clients to heal old and new hurts that get in the way of a healthy and happy life.

Have the terrible 2's never stopped or gotten worse after your child turned 2.5 yrs? Do you have a young child with more frequent, long, or intense temper tantrums and behavior problems than is expected for the child’s age? Does your child seem to get a thrill out of purposely annoying others, get in trouble regularly at preschool, or react with defiance and aggression to adult requests and limits? Or, is your child so anxious that you are dreading daycare or school drop offs because your child has to be pried off of you? Is your child struggling to adjust to a big transition like parents’ divorce, a new sibling, grief, or trauma?

If you are looking for a no B.S. therapist, then I am the therapist for you. My ideal Client is motivated to make positive life changes. I assist clients in processing their mental health and life phase issues in a safe, non-judgemental enviroment. I am passionate about working with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, religious, veteran, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds. You can learn to recognize/mitigate triggers, implement coping skills, set boundaries, learn radical self acceptance, manage ADHD symptoms, and manage/minimize symptoms of anxiety and depression, and process COVID based anger and trauma.

There comes a time when you realize that you need help. "Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase", MLK Jr. I believe no one wants to live in misery and the first step is asking for help. I believe in helping others to reaffirm their positivity and build on the ones that are struggles. My goal in therapy is for my clients to feel at ease and know they are not alone. To help them deal with the multitude of issues that sometimes can bring pain and help them on the path of healing.

I graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2014 with a Masters Degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology, and since then I have had experience working with all ages, including working in intense situations with the police department and hospitals in Chicago, IL. I practice an integrative approach focusing on the whole person, physically, mentally, and emotionally. I approach counseling using mindfulness techniques, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. I have had experience working with a wide variety of issues including Depression, Anxiety, crisis intervention, self-esteem, grief and loss, and PTSD.

I believe that everyone has the ability within their self to reach their highest potential. I believe that past experiences or negative messages we have received can cause us to lose our way. I want to help people find their way to their highest potential. I am a very caring considerate person but I can also be very direct. If you are someone who is ready to work hard to be the best you, you can be then we will do well together.

Welcome, I'm glad you found me! Are you seeking help? I am here to hold space for you. I see adults and adolescents ages 13 and above. I do NOT take insurance at this time, but my rates are 40-50% lower than the average therapist in the Cookeville area. With most insurance policies, by the time you pay the copay plus the leftover balance that your insurance doesn't pay, you will end up paying my hourly rate anyway. So I choose to forgo the headache of all that extra paperwork. If you are looking for a guide on your healing journey, send me an email me or give me a call. I would love to hear from you!

Are you tired of holding so much inside? Everyone goes through tough times and needs someone to talk to. My style of practice enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I treat a number of mental health disorders and provide a peaceful & neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a caring, safe space without judgment, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan that helps you reach your goals.

“It’s only a passing thing this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines, it will shine out the clearer.” -J.R.R Tolkien. There are times in life where the road forward is unclear, and all you can do is take the first step. I want to create an open, affirming, and safe place for you to explore your path. There are going to be periods of struggle, loss, grief, joy, growth and celebration. Mental health work is not a destination but a journey created for and by you. I strongly believe in giving you the autonomy, dignity, and respect to make your own decision with a little guidance.

Have you ever driven a fully-loaded 15-passenger van? As drivers in that situation, when we look in the rearview mirror, the only thing we can see is the passengers. We can't see outside. The side-view mirror offers minimal help. We have a HUGE blindspot. If we are in the left lane of the interstate and want to move to the right, the best thing to do is ask the "shotgun" rider to check. A counselor functions much like that: helping us check our blindspots.

If, along with the central issue that has you browsing therapists on Psychology Today, you are worried that you will be judged according to someone else's moral or spiritual values; if you are questioning cultural or familial norms; unhappy in the role in which you previously thrived; experiencing grief; wanting to strengthen your romantic relationship(s) with support in discussing sexual desires and boundaries; dealing with typical life stressors; or on the daunting precipice of change, we would probably work well together.

It can be difficult to reach out for help. Are you having trouble being who you want to be in your relationships? Are you overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts and debilitating anxiety? Are you worried about the judgment of others? I am glad you made it here! I welcome you to take that first step and call. I provide a judgment free, inclusive, and nurturing environment. I am committed to helping my clients let go of shame and find healing.