Therapists in Rutherford County, TN

After pastoring for 7 yrs and working on the mission field for 5 yrs, I found myself in a mental and spiritual crisis confounded by a crippling addiction. By God’s Grace, through wise counselors and taking healthy steps, I found healing. My calling now is to walk together with those who seek freedom, faith, and hope that can be found in Jesus and his blue print for the abundant life. My passion is to help others remove obstacles that keep them from living the abundant life.

You deserve to live a life of overall wellness. Anxiety and trauma can make you feel stuck in cycles, impacting not only your personal well-being but also your connections with others. Unwanted thoughts and emotions can be overwhelming to process, leaving you struggling to communicate effectively. Maybe you are seeking a solution to combat your current processing patterns or want to feel more connected to yourself or others. My ultimate goal is to provide you with a safe space to feel comfortable to explore your emotions and thoughts without judgment. Together, we'll embark on a journey of finding what you need to live well.

Life can feel overwhelming at times. Struggles can come about through a variety of reasons; marriage, kids, work, or an unexpected crisis. They all add up to a lot of pressure and stress leaving you feeling hopeless and out of balance. Having the tools to navigate these challenges can help you feel confident and deepen your self-awareness.

I have 25+ years of experience helping people, like yourself, to overcome stress and obstacles that prevent us from celebrating our relationships and our lives. If you want a professional in your corner to listen and help you navigate - then I would be honored to be a resource for you. I offer support and guidance - even gently challenge you at times - but you will be the one who decides what course of action you want to take with your life.

Alex provides a place for individuals, couples, and families to engage their stories, explore their hearts, and begin to live the life they long for again. His approach is influenced by IFS, EFT, narrative therapy, psychodynamic theories, and existential philosophy. Alex works with people who have experienced life’s heartache and long to find life more fulfilling. He interweaves the IFS approach with his EMDR training to heal trauma and reduce anxiety/ depression. He works with couples to find a common language, allowing for a deeper conversation, healing in areas of relational woundedness, and a more connected relationship.

I am here for you. I have dedicated my life to you and your problems and issues and mental well being. Why? Because your happiness is my happiness. As a mother of five grown children and 14 grandchildren, I have been through a lot of living! I don’t judge and I have true compassion for all who are hurting mentally. Let me help. Deborah

My focus is restoring trust and increasing intimacy and connection in couple relationships. I also provide assistance to individuals experiencing depression, difficulty adjusting to life changes, crisis and trauma. Are you ready for the journey?

My ideal client is between the ages of 5-65. I love keeping a good mix of kids, teens and adults, males and females from diverse backgrounds. Most of my clients have issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma or just difficulty adjusting to recent life events. My clients want to be heard and accepted where they are at in the present while setting reasonable goals for their best future self.

I enjoy working with people. At times we all think about a past mistake, a missed opportunity, or an undesirable choice. But if you are constantly looking back with a nagging and paralyzing sense of regret, you may not be able to see or enjoy what is good about your life today. If you are looking in the rearview mirror of life, you are not living in the present, and you may have given up on the future. If you have experienced trauma and feel stuck, whether it occurred recently or a long time ago, there is a way forward although you may not see the steps through which to change your life for the better.

Welcome, I am honored that you have considered me as a potentially new mental health counselor! I’d like to congratulate you on taking the first step towards mental wellness, a journey that I am proud to walk alongside you on. If you're interested in improving relationships, managing emotions, and identifying healthy coping skills, let’s connect! I strive to create a safe space for my clients so that they may speak freely without fear of negative judgement, humiliation, or fear of rejection. As a counselor-in- training, I have a passion for working with a variety of clients of different ages, backgrounds, and mental health concerns.

Are you ready to take a step towards positive change in your life? If so, I am delighted to provide a safe and caring environment where you can begin to identify and explore barriers that may be preventing you from living your best life. I believe that everyone who walks through my door has the capacity to change, to hope, and to live life authentically with purpose. I am dedicated to Empowering, Educating and Enhancing the lives of those I serve in order to guide you to authentic emotional Healing and Living! Your Journey to Healing can begin TODAY!

Do you live in constant fear? Are you overwhelmed by grief? Do you find yourself feeling sad, withdrawn, irritable, and lonely? Are you struggling to communicate with your teen? Do you often wonder why they behave in certain ways? If so, I would like to help. We all would like to think we are strong enough to overcome these issues on our own, but there comes a time when we need to reach out for additional help. I specialize in treating trauma, mood disorders, and grief. I also have worked extensively with teens and their families, so I know the problems that are unique to teens.

I am eager to work with any client who wants to pursue long-term, meaningful change in their life. I have a particular passion and expertise in working with survivors of trauma and clients who are experiencing the effects of deeply- rooted, unhelpful beliefs about themselves. I am passionate about helping clients build (or rebuild) their self-esteem and sense of self-worth as well as helping them replace outdated defense mechanisms with healthy coping skills. I also am experienced in working with treatment resistant depression, anxiety, and OCD.

Therapy is more than talking about the past. It is a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which past hurts are resolved and healing takes place. Traumatic experiences can serve as blocks, preventing present and future peace.  At Wilkinson Family Therapy, we enjoy connecting with our clients as they travel along their journey. Through intentionality and training, we create a comfortable, supportive space for our clients to grow and process their experiences.

"I just want to feel better". Perhaps this is something you have thought before. Perhaps you find yourself thinking this regularly. So many of us desire to change, to grow, to feel differently; yet so often we find ourselves overwhelmed, discouraged, or confused. It can be a relentless cycle, one that might make you wonder if change is possible. Well, I am here to offer you hope, and to let you know that you are not alone.

Leah Jenkins, TLPC provides telehealth services and has a professional interest in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment to stressful life events and changes. My goal is to help people navigate life and come to a better understanding of themselves. I aim to provide an emotionally safe space to feel heard and understood. I work with teenagers, emerging adults, adults, and parents focusing on a holistic, CBT, and person-centered therapy approach. I have passion and experience working with the LGBT+ community and I strive to validate and respect core aspects of gender and sexual identity.

Life is hard! Right? That’s just the truth. But does it have to be all the time? Our thoughts lead to our behaviors, so if you are feeling negative and everything is not good then let’s work together to see where those intrusive thoughts are coming from. Life is more than going to work, driving to and from work, kids’ homework or your homework, playing with the kids, mealtime and bedtime. I don’t blame you for wanting more out of your life. You deserve it.