Therapists in Tennessee

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over five years of experience providing therapeutic services in both in-patient and out-patient mental health settings. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals experiencing acute crises as well as those navigating ongoing mental health challenges. My goal as a clinician is to assist individuals in shifting their perspectives, strengthening insight, and identifying appropriate, practical solutions for managing both everyday stressors and extraordinary life difficulties. I am committed to creating a supportive, client-centered environment where individuals feel heard and empowered. I focus not only on fostering meaningful personal growth, but also on helping clients establish and maintain that growth to support long-term emotional well-being and resilience.

Hi! I'm Veronica, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15+ years of experience. My professional career has centered around supporting individuals through life transitions and address ways to practice better self care , build coping skills and live the lives they envision for themselves . I am a Perinatal mental health specialist (including pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, pregnancy loss, and reproductive challenges) and trained in both Cognitive Behavior therapy and Interpersonal Therapy-so whatever phase of life you find yourself in, you'll find support, care, and understanding in our time together

I am a mental health therapist specializing in grief, trauma, and substance use. I have been in the field about 10 years now and in that time I have worked with many different types of people and mental health disorders. I have worked in community mental health, private practice, residential, outpatient, and higher levels of care such as PHP/IOP. I love what I do and I could not imagine doing anything else.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for change. I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive conversation where you can be honest about what’s going on in your life. I enjoy helping people make sense of their thoughts and emotions while finding small, realistic steps that lead to real change.

I am Victoria Cruse Motter, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of issues, including family conflicts, anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, sexual abuse, substance use, chronic stress, trauma and PTSD, and women’s issues. My background includes providing counseling in various settings, such as schools, autism centers, pre-schools, juvenile justice programs, and residential group homes for youth in CYS custody. I earned my Master's Degree in Counseling from Pennsylvania State University. I pride myself on being a personable counselor who easily establishes rapport with clients. I focus on being person-centered, actively listening, and genuinely caring about each individual’s journey. I encourage honesty and patience throughout the counseling process. I am excited to begin your journey toward healing and the therapeutic process of counseling. Together, we will create a personalized treatment plan to help you navigate the tough issues in your life with grace.

I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences openly. My practice is grounded in collaboration, authenticity, and evidence-based approaches, with treatment tailored to each client's unique needs, strengths, and goals. I believe that healing and growth occur through a strong therapeutic relationship, and I am honored to support clients on their journey toward greater well being. I specialize in supporting adults with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and family conflict. I offer a collaborative, trauma-informed space to build insight and coping skills.

As a clinician, my goal is not to write your story but to assist you in making positive edits to it. My role is to help you identify the chapters where you feel stuck and provide the tools to draft a more resilient path forward. By focusing on your existing strengths, we work together to turn insights into immediate, manageable actions. I believe that while we cannot change the beginning of our stories, we have full authority over the direction of the next page. I am a licensed clinician with years of experience specializing in working with clients with numerous backgrounds and adolescents.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in TN with a varied background of experience and knowledge. I love helping clients identify what is holding them back in their lives and work on meeting new challenges with comfort and healing. My goal is to make clients feel comfortable and safe while they share their thoughts and feelings. I am here to be supportive but not tell you have to run your life- that is YOUR decision. I sort through the options, the barriers and the coping strategies available.

Hello. I’m Jamie and I’ve been a practicing therapist for many years. You may be recovering from addiction, childhood trauma, toxic relationships, or perhaps, all of these things! I know most people don't go through life untouched by trauma, anxiety, unhealthy habits or some kind of issue that deeply affects them. I also know life's problems do not come with troubleshooting instructions but I belive I know how to help people begin to effectively address them. Whether they were caused by genetic predisposition, environmental stress or undeterminable origins, my beliefs are: We can have a life worth living regardless of how it started. There is help worth seeking, and problems get better with wise counsel.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW) providing individual therapy to adults (18+) across Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. My journey to becoming a therapist began with a deep desire to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This passion led me to pursue a double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology, giving me insight into both human behavior and the systems that shape our experiences. From there, I earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work, building a strong foundation to guide, support, and empower those I work with. My practice is grounded in a client-centered, collaborative, and trauma-informed philosophy. I view therapy as a partnership, with your voice and perspective at the center. I draw from approaches such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to meet your needs and support meaningful progress.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky, Florida, South Carolina (self-pay only), and Tennessee with 8 years experience working with people making change in their life. I have worked with people challenged by depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and life changing situations. My approach is solution focused, client centered, and strengths based drawing heavily from Cognitive Behavioral Theory. When working with clients I strive to make the therapy experience genuine, positive, respectful, and safe. I believe that you have the ability to rewrite your own story with support from a professional. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I am excited to meet you and work together to identify your goals and make plans to achieve them! Be proud of yourself for taking this first step to your new narrative!

It's inspiring to see people thrive, especially when life presents challenges. Navigating tough times can feel overwhelming, and with the current global unrest, it's natural to question your path and place in the world. Coping with these pressures, whether they stem from emotional distress, anxiety, employment or relationship issues, or even trauma, is incredibly difficult. I'm here to help. Let's work together to transform your life experiences into a source of purpose and strength.

I specialize in helping women navigate low desire, intimacy concerns, and relationship challenges. Using evidence-based, trauma-informed, and sex therapy approaches, I'll help you understand the factors affecting your desire, strengthen communication, rebuild intimacy, and reconnect with your body in a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment. I assist women who feel disconnected from their desire, intimacy, or sense of self. Many come to therapy feeling guilty, frustrated, or wondering why their sex drive has changed due to stress, anxiety, motherhood, relationship challenges, trauma, medical concerns, or life transitions. Together, we'll explore the factors affecting your desire in a compassionate, judgment-free space. My goal is to help you reconnect with your body, improve intimacy and communication, and create a fulfilling relationship with yourself and your partner.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience helping adolescents, adults, and families navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions. My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when clients feel safe, heard, and empowered. Using trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, I help clients build on their strengths, develop healthy coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you're facing a difficult season of life or seeking personal growth, I am committed to supporting you on your journey toward healing and wellness.

Starting therapy can feel uncomfortable, especially if you are used to handling things on your own or are not sure how to explain what is wrong. You may appear to be functioning well while privately feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unlike yourself. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over eight years of experience. My style is warm, down-to-earth, and genuine. I help clients understand the patterns affecting them, make sense of what they are experiencing, and find practical ways forward.

I am a licensed therapist who believes that healing happens in the context of a safe, authentic, and collaborative relationship. I work with individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm, direct, and grounded in evidence based practices. I meet clients where they are and help them build the insight, tools, and resilience they need to live a more fulfilling life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed School Social Worker with over 10 years of experience providing mental health services across diverse settings. My work includes jails, residential and inpatient facilities, outpatient care, private practice, collaborative care programs, and substance use treatment and rehab facilities. I also hold a certification through the International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization (IPGCC), allowing me to support individuals struggling with gambling, gaming, or substance-related concerns. I am dedicated to providing client-centered care that empowers individuals to achieve meaningful, lasting change.

My name is Lynn Faust Cohen. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. I specialize in EMDR working exclusively with trauma and grief. My approach is multifaceted. You will become aware of what is alive in you in present time by delving deeply into your thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. This experience is transformative and will help you to move and change traumatic memories, grief and anxiety. We will take this path together creating trust and a deeper sense of your own ability to navigate unknown territory. I will be fully present without judgement, since I believe that most of us are very hard on ourselves. Self compassion and acceptance is part of our process always allowing whatever needs to come up to surface and then healing happens. This healing transforms your pain into “love” and you become a more spacious and accepting person. Come join me on this journey of exploration and transformation an adventure that will change your life.

Navigating life while trying to manage overwhelming emotions can be difficult. The good news is that you don't have to do it alone. My name is Dr. LeChey Hibbler, licensed clinical psychologist, and I help individuals acquire the tools needed to be the best version of themselves while honoring their authenticity. I have over 8 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals who have difficulties managing their symptoms. I have a strong passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion and I treat individuals as people first. I place emphasis on allowing my patients and clients to explore the connection between physical health and emotional well-being, often highlighting the importance of the whole health approach. I see psychotherapy as a means to help people overcome their struggles and begin to live a more present, meaningful, and fulfilling life.

In my practice, I utilize an integrative approach that draws from a variety of evidence-based modalities. I believe that no single therapeutic method works for everyone, which is why I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual I work with. My toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps clients identify and change negative thought patterns; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which focuses on building skills for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness; Person-Centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy and unconditional positive regard; Solution-Focused therapy, which concentrates on finding practical solutions to present challenges; EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is particularly effective for trauma processing; and Psychoeducation, which empowers clients with knowledge about their conditions and coping strategies.

I am a counselor based out of Tennessee. Educationally: I have earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Professional Counseling. I currently hold both Licensure tiers of LPC and MHSP in the state of Tennessee. I am originally from Alabama but have lived and practiced in Tennessee for the last 15 + years. Throughout my career I have worked with clients and client families of all ages and a wide variety of backgrounds on a who have been dealing with a wide variety of issues. I pride myself on providing a supportive and welcoming environment that encourages collaboration with my clients as we work towards your specific goals. I feel that when done correctly therapy should empower the client and view my role as providing guidance and evidence-based interventions that respect the client's personal needs, goals and unique backgrounds.

Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW) based in Tennessee. I received my Masters from the University of Memphis and have been practicing for 9 years. I assist individuals with issues such as creating and establishing healthy boundaries, decreasing and managing anxiety, depression, career counseling, stress management, relationship concerns, handling loss, navigating life changes, and moving away from unproductive habits.

Greetings, My name is Norman Shaffer and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Tennessee. I have been practicing as a social worker for over a decade now. I enjoy working with adults who are actively seeking a positive change in their life. I like to partner with clients and guide them towards better outcomes and a healthier balance in life.

Minds are designed for thinking and it is human nature to make connections with others. I am dedicated to helping a client slow down to contemplate, explore, and become self-aware of their own needs, personal well-being, interests, strengths and how to relate to others. I will help clients create spaces and opportunities to practice emotional regulation, explore difficult situations, provide therapy for previous history of trauma and loss, and begin or continue a healing journey.

Taking the first step to begin or continue your self-care journey is honorable. My name is Alisha Darsey, and I am licensed in the states of Tennessee and Georgia to practice clinical social work. I would love the opportunity to meet you "where you are" and serve you by utilizing the skills I have gained over my career of 33 years. Processing thoughts and feelings, developing positive coping skills and celebrating victories is my speciality. The therapeutic relationship is paramount to achieving life-changing goals. By identifying thoughts and feelings, behavior can change. This form of therapy, referred to as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is my primary modality. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults specifically in the following areas: anxiety, depression, trauma and long-term mental health illnesses. My work in the realm of trauma has primarily been focused on sexual and emotional abuse. I have also done extensive work with caregivers. Some additional modalities that I utilize are Acceptance-Commitment Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Health Therapy, Relationship-Based Care and Psychotherapy.

I have over 25 years of professional experience in a wide variety of settings including Private Practice, Community Behavioral Health, Healthcare, Corrections, and school-based counseling. I enjoy working with Adults in all stages of life. I utilize a strengths-based approach to assist my clients in becoming the best version of themselves. I work with client's experiencing a wide variety of concerns including Anxiety, Depression, and Difficulty with life transitions, as well as women experiencing postpartum depression, mothers, and those who are coping with a divorce I see clients on nights and weekends

I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed to serve in South Carolina and Tennessee. I earned my MSW from Barry University and I have been practicing for 25 years. I view my career choice as my vocation as well and I believe in a whole health approach, examining and improving on all areas of self. All areas of self are important and connected, and with my help, you can achieve a healthy balance within yourself.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who exhibits warmth and am interested in serving a client who is motivated for positive change, honest, and actively invested in their own growth. This client should be interested in a collaborative approach, developing positive coping skills, and goal oriented. I am interested in serving clients through empathy, kindness, and discussion around gratitude and positivity.

Hello! I am an LCSW based in Northeast TN. I have worked in various therapeutic roles over the years, but my main love is crisis work. I find it an honor to help people who are going through the hardest time of their life and be able to walk through everything with them. In that same vein, I am working on getting trained in EMDR and brainspotting, so I can more effectively treat trauma.

In my practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I use evidence-based techniques to help adults cope with issues such as grief, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and symptoms of stress or burnout. I have spent the last 12 years working with adults in hospitals, groups, community, and individual settings. It is my personal goal that you will find my approach helpful in your specific situation and that you can benefit from my experiences as a therapist.

Dynamic clinical social worker with extensive experience providing diverse perspectives for clients, human resource partners, and community members. A strong commitment to fostering mental wellness is demonstrated through impactful roles in crisis intervention and as the director of an employee assistance program, prioritizing proactive outreach and education to support individuals before challenges escalate. Engaging in company orientations, trainings, and critical incident support debriefings offers invaluable opportunities to advocate for mental health as an essential element of overall well-being. Passionate about empowering others, each interaction highlights the profound impact that compassionate support can have during life's most challenging moments.

Hello, my continued passion for understanding has led me to seek training and certifications in grief, truama, and DBT. As your therapist, my goal will be to help you practice the skills for growing hope by increasing self-compassion, self-regulation, and interpersonal rhythm. Reconnecting with passions like music, art, and poetry allow for a life with more meaning. Let's explore what gets your groove back.

Hi, I’m Rose Browne, a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes healing happens when people feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. I specialize in helping adolescents and adults navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, personality disorders, and relationship challenges. My approach combines evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR with warmth, compassion, and genuine curiosity. As someone who has experienced the impact of trauma personally, I understand how overwhelming life can feel. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can build resilience, gain insight, and create lasting change at your own pace.

Hi, I’m Mary! I have over 10 years of experience as a social worker, with a background that spans working with elementary-aged children in school-based settings to supporting older adults in community mental health. That range has shaped how I understand people across different life stages and experiences, and I bring that perspective into the work I do now. I especially enjoy working with individuals navigating depression, panic/anxiety, self-esteem/image, young adult life transitions, and relationship conflicts. In my personal time, I enjoy reading books with my book club, thrift shopping, and belly laughing with my son. I am looking forward to meeting and supporting you on your journey.

Hi, I'm Elnora Peters, a licensed therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges with clarity, self-compassion, and emotional resilience. I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, major life transitions, and interpersonal issues. I help whether it's navigating a breakup, career change, or patterns that no longer serve you. My approach is grounded, supportive, and insight-driven. Together, we will explore the roots of your challenges, build emotional and mental awareness, and develop practical tools to help you feel more balanced, connected and empowered in your daily life. I believe that healing happens in safe, non-judgemental spaces. I am honored to walk alongside you as you find your path forward.

I have dedicated more than 30 years of my life to the helping profession of Social Work. I have worked tirelessly to advocate for the poor, elderly, disabled and those struggling with substance use and mental health challenges. I prefer to be in the present, listen to the client and partner with them to come up with a plan to meet their unique set of challenges and opportunities, not just just meet short term goals but make therapy a way to teach long term ways of coping that aid in meeting challenges in the future and not dependent on the therapist but through inner strengths that are fostered in therapy as ways to build up self-esteem, cultural pride and self worth.

Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Tennessee. I received my master's from the University of Tennessee along with a certificate for The Treatment of Trauma. I have been practicing for 8 years. I help people of all ages identify their triggers, process their trauma, and learn healthy coping skills and boundaries and how to improve relationships and self-care.

I have approximately 30 years of experience in virtually all clinical settings. I began my career working in a juvenile penitentiary (referred to as a 'youth development center) and after almost 6 years, left that setting and moved on to new opportunities. Along the way, I worked with group homes, foster homes, substance abuse treatment programs, and even provided treatment in a sexual offender treatment program. In 2004 I went solely into private practice and currently operate two offices. I also provided on-site services to businesses that suffer a death or other disruptive event; I have provided over 170 of these services in four states during the last several years. While you don't need any faith to see me, I also offer Christian Counseling. Finally, I am a US Army veteran and understand the challenges and needs of veterans. I operate under a practical approach that seeks to build on a person's strengths to achieve realistic, measurable goals. I utilize primarily cognitive behavioral therapy and reality therapy to help my clients achieve their goals and to live life more fully.

Hey there, I am Hannah. I am a licensed clinical social worker passionate about helping people reach their goals. I am ready to help you find solutions or help you cope when there just isn't a solution. Mental health is a journey, and I will be there to help you every step of the way. My office is located inside the Heritage V family and wellness center. 5916 Brainard Road. Suit 103. I can also see people virtually anywhere in Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina and Idaho via telehealth. I accept most commercial insurances and TN Medicare and TN Medicaid (not united health care community plan of tn yet).

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have a Bachelor's and Master's in Social Work. I enjoy speaking with clients that are managing physical and behavioral health issues in a telehealth setting. I have been in the field of Social Work since 2003. I have worked with children, youth, and adults in clinics, schools, hospital settings, and in home.