Parenting Therapists in Whites Creek, TN
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Are you seeking substantial and productive change in your life? Perhaps you have struggled with communication with significant others, or you feel that there is no positive progression or direction in your near future. I have worked with individuals and couples on managing Mental Health issues, reducing stress reactions, unblocking obstacles, and developing a positive self-image. Here, we don't judge or criticize you for who you are, but instead help you become a better, more confident individual. I work with you in a therapeutic setting that helps you to make personal changes in challenging situations.
Are you seeking substantial and productive change in your life? Perhaps you have struggled with communication with significant others, or you feel that there is no positive progression or direction in your near future. I have worked with individuals and couples on managing Mental Health issues, reducing stress reactions, unblocking obstacles, and developing a positive self-image. Here, we don't judge or criticize you for who you are, but instead help you become a better, more confident individual. I work with you in a therapeutic setting that helps you to make personal changes in challenging situations.
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Sessions available for - Individuals, Couples, and Family therapy provided in a secure, safe, and confidential environment. Clients are encouraged to learn and develop an authentic self through discovery, experience, and establishing new ways of relating to others. My philosophy embraces the family systems models, integrating various modalities to ensure personal fit and resolution progress. I am formally trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy with 15+ years experience.
Sessions available for - Individuals, Couples, and Family therapy provided in a secure, safe, and confidential environment. Clients are encouraged to learn and develop an authentic self through discovery, experience, and establishing new ways of relating to others. My philosophy embraces the family systems models, integrating various modalities to ensure personal fit and resolution progress. I am formally trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy with 15+ years experience.
Areas of particular focus include trauma, anxiety, and parent-child relationships.
Life gets messy sometimes. Whether it be due to trauma, a conflictual relationship, or even our own feelings that seem to come out of nowhere, there are times when we find ourselves "stuck" and wondering why we can't seem to manage at our full potential. The good news is that real and lasting change is possible. In my over fifteen years of experience, I have seen individuals and families heal, grow, and thrive at a level that surprised even themselves. If the hard stuff in life is seeming heavy, I'd love to come alongside you to help you create a path to reaching your goals.
Areas of particular focus include trauma, anxiety, and parent-child relationships.
Life gets messy sometimes. Whether it be due to trauma, a conflictual relationship, or even our own feelings that seem to come out of nowhere, there are times when we find ourselves "stuck" and wondering why we can't seem to manage at our full potential. The good news is that real and lasting change is possible. In my over fifteen years of experience, I have seen individuals and families heal, grow, and thrive at a level that surprised even themselves. If the hard stuff in life is seeming heavy, I'd love to come alongside you to help you create a path to reaching your goals.
Maybe you’re a teen who feels like nobody’s listening, a young adult still carrying the weight of old family patterns, or a parent just trying to keep the peace at home.
I help teens, young adults, caregivers, and families understand their circumstances and learn skills to break the cycles that have continued for too long. Together, we'll look at it all and explore what you need.
Maybe you’re a teen who feels like nobody’s listening, a young adult still carrying the weight of old family patterns, or a parent just trying to keep the peace at home.
I help teens, young adults, caregivers, and families understand their circumstances and learn skills to break the cycles that have continued for too long. Together, we'll look at it all and explore what you need.
Are you overwhelmed by your ADHD symptoms? We have over 20,000 hours of coaching experience! We can help optimize your day to day functioning- whether in the work or school environment! We coach both adults and students who struggle with executive function and time management. As experts in the field of ADHD, executive function and learning challenges, we use strengths based approaches with an action based plan. If ADHD symptoms are negatively impacting your life, we can help. We will "meet you" where you are in your ADHD journey and help you get unstuck!
Are you overwhelmed by your ADHD symptoms? We have over 20,000 hours of coaching experience! We can help optimize your day to day functioning- whether in the work or school environment! We coach both adults and students who struggle with executive function and time management. As experts in the field of ADHD, executive function and learning challenges, we use strengths based approaches with an action based plan. If ADHD symptoms are negatively impacting your life, we can help. We will "meet you" where you are in your ADHD journey and help you get unstuck!
Whether you’re a neurodivergent adult navigating a world that feels like it wasn't built for you, or a parent trying your best to support your kid with their own struggles, I’m here to offer a space where you don’t have to mask, over-explain, apologize, or shrink yourself.
For kids and teens, I use child-led, creative methods like play therapy, sand tray, and expressive arts, which allow them to process in their own way & at their own pace. For adults, our work might look like exploring identity, building emotional regulation skills, unlearning harmful internalized messages, or just having a space to breathe and be yourself.
Whether you’re a neurodivergent adult navigating a world that feels like it wasn't built for you, or a parent trying your best to support your kid with their own struggles, I’m here to offer a space where you don’t have to mask, over-explain, apologize, or shrink yourself.
For kids and teens, I use child-led, creative methods like play therapy, sand tray, and expressive arts, which allow them to process in their own way & at their own pace. For adults, our work might look like exploring identity, building emotional regulation skills, unlearning harmful internalized messages, or just having a space to breathe and be yourself.
Our life and relationship experiences can take us to places where we feel stuck, hopeless and overwhelmed. My therapy practice exists to provide a safe place for you to explore, listen, reconnect, and experience change. I have experience working with couples, individuals, and families who are dealing with disconnection in relationship, infidelity, unhealthy conflict, failures in communication, trauma, grief, divorce, depression, anxiety, and difficult life transitions. My aim is to provide you with a therapeutic space where you can experience yourself and others in a new, hopeful, transformative way.
Our life and relationship experiences can take us to places where we feel stuck, hopeless and overwhelmed. My therapy practice exists to provide a safe place for you to explore, listen, reconnect, and experience change. I have experience working with couples, individuals, and families who are dealing with disconnection in relationship, infidelity, unhealthy conflict, failures in communication, trauma, grief, divorce, depression, anxiety, and difficult life transitions. My aim is to provide you with a therapeutic space where you can experience yourself and others in a new, hopeful, transformative way.
Jennifer Michelle Dozier
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LADAC, LPC-MHS, SAP, QCS
4 Endorsed
Online Only
We all carry the weight of past experiences, and I’m here to guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction, there is a path forward. I know many have tried other therapies before, but my specialized training in Brainspotting has made a profound difference for my clients. Healing trauma can be challenging, but there is hope. Life is too precious to spend it feeling stuck, and you don’t have to go through it alone. If you’re ready to take the next step, reach out—I’m here to help.
We all carry the weight of past experiences, and I’m here to guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction, there is a path forward. I know many have tried other therapies before, but my specialized training in Brainspotting has made a profound difference for my clients. Healing trauma can be challenging, but there is hope. Life is too precious to spend it feeling stuck, and you don’t have to go through it alone. If you’re ready to take the next step, reach out—I’m here to help.
Teens exploring their identity, parents navigating divorce, new moms adjusting to life with a baby, college students figuring out their next move, people starting a new career, and older adults trying to reconnect with adult children.
I try to make therapy feel like a safe, comfortable conversation where you don’t have to put on a mask. I don’t come in with a rigid agenda—I want to hear what’s on your mind and what matters most to you. I’ll bring in tools like CBT or motivational interviewing when they’re helpful, but I keep things flexible so it actually fits your life.
Teens exploring their identity, parents navigating divorce, new moms adjusting to life with a baby, college students figuring out their next move, people starting a new career, and older adults trying to reconnect with adult children.
I try to make therapy feel like a safe, comfortable conversation where you don’t have to put on a mask. I don’t come in with a rigid agenda—I want to hear what’s on your mind and what matters most to you. I’ll bring in tools like CBT or motivational interviewing when they’re helpful, but I keep things flexible so it actually fits your life.
On the outside, it might look like you’re holding it all together, but inside, it can feel overwhelming, lonely, or not quite like yourself. Whether you’re a teen, young adult, or navigating the complex transition into motherhood, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I specialize in reproductive and maternal mental health, supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and the often unspoken challenges that come with it,anxiety, mood changes, identity shifts, and struggles with the mama–baby bond.
In our work, there’s no pressure to be perfect. Just space to be real.
On the outside, it might look like you’re holding it all together, but inside, it can feel overwhelming, lonely, or not quite like yourself. Whether you’re a teen, young adult, or navigating the complex transition into motherhood, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I specialize in reproductive and maternal mental health, supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and the often unspoken challenges that come with it,anxiety, mood changes, identity shifts, and struggles with the mama–baby bond.
In our work, there’s no pressure to be perfect. Just space to be real.
Working with the whole family, I use cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, EMDR, and family systems approaches to address anxiety, emotional pain, parenting, and relationship challenges.
Feeling overwhelmed? Sensing you're meant for more but not sure where to begin? I understand. In today's demanding world, our margins shrink while responsibilities grow, leaving us depleted. As your counselor, I create a safe space where genuine growth happens—teaching you not just to survive, but truly thrive. Together, we'll develop a personalized plan aligned with your values and purpose. I'll help you rebuild hope while providing practical tools that open doors to new possibilities. Let's work as a team to overcome the obstacles in your path, freeing you to become the confident, fulfilled person you were always meant to be!
Working with the whole family, I use cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, EMDR, and family systems approaches to address anxiety, emotional pain, parenting, and relationship challenges.
Feeling overwhelmed? Sensing you're meant for more but not sure where to begin? I understand. In today's demanding world, our margins shrink while responsibilities grow, leaving us depleted. As your counselor, I create a safe space where genuine growth happens—teaching you not just to survive, but truly thrive. Together, we'll develop a personalized plan aligned with your values and purpose. I'll help you rebuild hope while providing practical tools that open doors to new possibilities. Let's work as a team to overcome the obstacles in your path, freeing you to become the confident, fulfilled person you were always meant to be!
Christian is a reunification expert, divorce and co- parenting mediator, and mental health therapist.
Christian has 18 years of experience in counseling working with adolescents, couples, and parents. She has worked as a counselor, life coach, Supreme Court Rule 31 Family Law Mediator, Civil Law and Domestic Violence Mediator, and Co- Parenting instructor.
Christian is a reunification expert, divorce and co- parenting mediator, and mental health therapist.
Christian has 18 years of experience in counseling working with adolescents, couples, and parents. She has worked as a counselor, life coach, Supreme Court Rule 31 Family Law Mediator, Civil Law and Domestic Violence Mediator, and Co- Parenting instructor.
If you are are a teen feeling disconnected from your parents, your friends, and yourself, counseling will give you tools to understand yourself and connect with those most important to you.
With over 15 years of experience, I will help you implement strategies that will provide relief and restoration. We will break patterns that keep you locked in anxiety and stagnant in accomplishing your goals. In the place of old patterns, you will have new strategies to apply that give you confidence, self-awareness, and ultimately successful progress.
If you are are a teen feeling disconnected from your parents, your friends, and yourself, counseling will give you tools to understand yourself and connect with those most important to you.
With over 15 years of experience, I will help you implement strategies that will provide relief and restoration. We will break patterns that keep you locked in anxiety and stagnant in accomplishing your goals. In the place of old patterns, you will have new strategies to apply that give you confidence, self-awareness, and ultimately successful progress.
I specialize in working with women and parents but have experience working with individuals in all stages of life.
Struggling with your mental health? Going through an unexpected life transition? Managing toxic family dynamics? Living a life that you are unhappy with? These are all reasons people seek out therapy. My goal is for you to leave our sessions feeling validated and supported in the journey you currently on. Going to a therapist when you're struggling should be as normal as going to the doctor when you have the flu.
I specialize in working with women and parents but have experience working with individuals in all stages of life.
Struggling with your mental health? Going through an unexpected life transition? Managing toxic family dynamics? Living a life that you are unhappy with? These are all reasons people seek out therapy. My goal is for you to leave our sessions feeling validated and supported in the journey you currently on. Going to a therapist when you're struggling should be as normal as going to the doctor when you have the flu.
Because we are a team, my goal is to also provide support for parents/caregivers through parent meetings every 4-6 weeks where I provide resources, strategies, and tools to try at home.
I have been helping children and adolescents thrive through play therapy and creative interventions since 2015. I specialize in working with kids who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, nighttime anxiety, nightmares, separation anxiety, grief/loss, adjustment, identity formation, self-confidence, peer and relationship issues, and issues of divorce or separation. No matter the age, I want every client to feel safe, educated, and free to authentically be themselves when they step into my office.
Because we are a team, my goal is to also provide support for parents/caregivers through parent meetings every 4-6 weeks where I provide resources, strategies, and tools to try at home.
I have been helping children and adolescents thrive through play therapy and creative interventions since 2015. I specialize in working with kids who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, nighttime anxiety, nightmares, separation anxiety, grief/loss, adjustment, identity formation, self-confidence, peer and relationship issues, and issues of divorce or separation. No matter the age, I want every client to feel safe, educated, and free to authentically be themselves when they step into my office.
This may show up as anxiety, stress, parenting concerns, chronic illness, relationship struggles, or difficulty navigating life transitions.
My approach is depth-oriented and practical. Together, we explore recurring patterns in how you think, feel, and relate, where those patterns come from, and how you want to respond differently moving forward. This may include managing overwhelming emotions, improving communication, and navigating life changes with greater clarity and stability.
This may show up as anxiety, stress, parenting concerns, chronic illness, relationship struggles, or difficulty navigating life transitions.
My approach is depth-oriented and practical. Together, we explore recurring patterns in how you think, feel, and relate, where those patterns come from, and how you want to respond differently moving forward. This may include managing overwhelming emotions, improving communication, and navigating life changes with greater clarity and stability.
Parenting is hard and full of unexpected challenges.
I earned my undergraduate and masters degrees in social work from the University of Tennessee and I am a registered play therapist supervisor. I am also trained in EMDR, play therapy, Theraplay, dyadic developmental psychotherapy, trust based relational intervention, and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy."
Parenting is hard and full of unexpected challenges.
I earned my undergraduate and masters degrees in social work from the University of Tennessee and I am a registered play therapist supervisor. I am also trained in EMDR, play therapy, Theraplay, dyadic developmental psychotherapy, trust based relational intervention, and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy."
If you're overwhelmed in your parenting journey and lonely on top of it - you've landed in the right place.
I'm a CBT certified, SPACE trained clinician who is trained in family systems! I cater treatment to individual and family needs and prioritize collaboration throughout the process. I am strengths-based by nature and always strive for enhanced wellness through practical tools and strategies.
If you're overwhelmed in your parenting journey and lonely on top of it - you've landed in the right place.
I'm a CBT certified, SPACE trained clinician who is trained in family systems! I cater treatment to individual and family needs and prioritize collaboration throughout the process. I am strengths-based by nature and always strive for enhanced wellness through practical tools and strategies.
In addition to my therapy practice, I work as a Collaborative Divorce Coach and Rule 31 Family Mediator helping clients resolve disputes respectfully and promoting positive co- parenting relationships.
I am PsyPact Approved and can work virtually in most states from TN. Go to the PsyPact Map to find your state.
My specialty areas include relationship issues (couples therapy, recovering from affairs, LGBT couples, family conflict, divorce, separation);
sexuality (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning concerns, sexual performance, diverse sexual expression);
gender (women, men, and transgender clients);
identity exploration (college students, multicultural populations, career changes);
trauma and PTSD (rape, child abuse, domestic violence, neglect, emotional abuse, combat exposure, and more);
and more on my website.
In addition to my therapy practice, I work as a Collaborative Divorce Coach and Rule 31 Family Mediator helping clients resolve disputes respectfully and promoting positive co- parenting relationships.
I am PsyPact Approved and can work virtually in most states from TN. Go to the PsyPact Map to find your state.
My specialty areas include relationship issues (couples therapy, recovering from affairs, LGBT couples, family conflict, divorce, separation);
sexuality (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning concerns, sexual performance, diverse sexual expression);
gender (women, men, and transgender clients);
identity exploration (college students, multicultural populations, career changes);
trauma and PTSD (rape, child abuse, domestic violence, neglect, emotional abuse, combat exposure, and more);
and more on my website.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.