Why Play Therapy? This is a frequently asked question. I believe that through play, children express themselves in their own developmentally appropriate way. Through play and other expressive therapies, children can resolve problems, cope with difficult emotions,improve cognitive development and help resolve inner conflicts. Although I work mainly with children, my education and training also allow me the opportunity to work with adults on certain issues.

When you can't look on the bright side, I will sit with you in the dark. I'm Katie and I look forward to talking with you. Life can be difficult. Sometimes we need the help of others who have walked through difficult things themselves and have walked this journey with others. Counselors can fill this role, and this is exactly my goal in my chosen profession. I am an expert in how to Live Well through all seasons of life.

Good therapy helps promote clarity and progress toward change. I believe that therapy can provide the safety needed for self-exploration and for support in times of stress. And I believe that this safety is created through a trusting therapeutic alliance, which I rely heavily on in my practice. As a clinical social worker, I provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults who have a broad range of reasons for seeking therapy - these may include anxiety, depression, family conflict, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, trauma, and loss.

You are not alone in your struggle. The way you feel does not have to be permanent. Change is possible and you do not have to figure it out alone. Individuals I specialize in providing compassionate, authentic, nonjudgmental therapy in a safe environment, in which clients no longer feel they have to struggle alone. I can help you with anxiety, trauma recovery, depression, grief, life transitions, parenting and relationship difficulties. I believe that we are in charge of the story we tell ourselves about the world around us. Change is possible and you do not have to figure it out alone.

Life is difficult. Emotional problems, addictions, and relationship struggles affect us all, causing so much pain that we become anxious, depressed, & angry. In this situation enlisting the help of a qualified therapist whose passionate about their calling to help others is a necessary course of action & the healthiest choice you can make. If you are looking for this kind of help, give me a call or send me an email. Everyday I look forward to helping people navigate through the problems of living by making the healthiest choices in the midst of afflictive emotions, addictions, & relationship problems. Video counseling is available.

As your therapist, I will provide a safe place to process persistent worry, depression and general life stress. Fear, anxiety and depression can disrupt the quality of your life journey and seeking professional guidance and support can allow you to move through these stressors and develop both effective coping mechanisms and healthy emotional habits. Life stress doesn't have to be debilitating and long term change is absolutely achievable.

"Life's true gift lies in your freedom to design it beautifully. With each rise of the sun, you get to chase the opportunity to fill your days with meaning to live your life the way you choose." - Baljeal Madaan. I am your team player in achieving the freedom you desire no matter what that may be. I work with the strengths you bring with you and build from there. I meet you where you are and together we will find a healthy and strong path for your future.

Have the terrible twos 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? Do you have a 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, or quarantine?

It is an honor to be able to listen, support, and help families find hope. I am a licensed professional counselor who provides counseling services to children, women, and families in Nashville. I specialize in working with trauma, abuse, and attachment and have experience with clients in a variety of settings, including domestic violence, adoption, and foster care.

I am a contract therapist with Alice Stricklin Counseling. I have my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Freed-Haldeman University, & am currently a National Certified Counselor, pursuing licensure as a LPC-MHSP. I am trained in EMDR. I view every opportunity with clients as a special time, & also an honor to be part of their current journey. I am intentional in making sure each individual feels safe, heard, and valuable in the space that we share. Some of my focus areas include domestic violence, anxiety, depression, divorce adjustment, and trauma. Beginning in 2021 my dog, Baymax, will be joining as a therapy dog!

Let's not say "therapy," let's call it what it is - developing Emotional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence is the key to a positive lifestyle. You are not born with Emotional Intelligence, nor does it come naturally. It is a skill that develops over time. Throughout our life, we are exposed to stress, adverse events and life-changing situations. These experiences add up, accumulate, get filed away in our minds; only to arise at the most inconvenient times, impacting our ability to function with everyday life. Having a strong Emotional Intelligence helps you manage and get your life back on track.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children and families who have experienced trauma or are facing challenges and need some help to navigate the future. I have over 22 years working with children in the school setting, home based treatment and in a clinical office setting. My approach to counseling is to establish a trust based relationship where acceptance, honesty and collaboration help lead the client on the path to healing.

I started Aptitude Behavioral Services, LLC to service school-age children in the East TN area. I love working with children through pre-teen ages and have also worked with a few higher-functioning teenagers. My typical day involves working with families that face challenges with behavior and working directly with children to decrease these behaviors while building skill deficits. I enjoy including family in my sessions and want to empower caregivers and family members so that they are equipped to handle behavioral challenges.

I have a license in Tennessee in Professional Counseling, as well as a license in the state of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. My graduate education was rooted in a family systems approach with a later focus on Christian Counseling. I have experience working with children ages 2 - 18, as well as adults of all ages, in a wide range of settings. As a result I am well prepared to work with the entire family system.

I find it a true honor to have had the opportunity to work for over 25 years with individuals and families in varying levels of distress (inpatient, crisis work, outpatient). I believe that it takes courage to face change and look forward to meeting you and to committing to joining you on your journey. To share my style of compassion and positivity, I take a "glass half full" view of life and pledge to help guide others toward finding their "real truth".

Everyone has a story. I am a person-centered licensed professional counselor who believes in collaborative work with the client. I counsel children ages 3-12, adults, and families. I also provide parenting support and counseling strategies. I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as well as solution focused therapy to help my clients reach their personal goals. I also utilize existential counseling, multicultural counseling, and elements of parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT). In addition to seeing clients in-person in Knoxville, I am also available online to all adult residents of TN for private pay.

After having been in practice for over 11 yrs, I understand therapy can be a very scary process. It takes tremendous courage to reach out for help. I was honored to be contracted by the TV show "THE DOCTORS" to work with one of their case studies. I have also been honored to be recognized by Threebestrated.com as one of the top 3 MFT's in the Nashville area. I practice a systems perspective of therapy meaning people are comprised of an accumulation of family dynamics, life's events and attachments. I practice eclectic therapy styles to meet clients within their comfort zone. I utilize a sliding scale for affordable services.

I work with parents, children, and adolescents from all walks of life. One's life journey can be beautiful, stressful, joyous, and heartbreaking. My desire is to walk alongside each individual on their unique journey, and my goal is to provide a healing space for each person who walks into my office. I aim to work together with clients to help them find the best possible solution to life's challenges, to facilitate change and transformation, and to foster healing. My natural niche stems from my experience working with children, adolescents, and parents.

Optimal mental health includes 5 basic concepts. Balance is achieved through adding and subtracting parts of your life that are healthy and unhealthy. Being open minded and letting go of toxic habits is vital to growth. Grieving loss of yourself, others and ideals offers you an opportunity to heal. Recognizing how ready you are for change and beginning the natural process of feelings release without judgment is the final step in your journey to optimal mental health. You know you best and I invite you to begin to listen to your body, mind and soul.