Therapists in Tennessee

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.

Accepting new clients. Yes, life can feel overwhelming—whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or just feeling stuck. If you're looking for support, you're not alone. I provide a warm, judgment-free, and safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, and I will assist you in developing healthy coping strategies and tools to move forward. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity, self-compassion, and a life that feels more aligned with who you are. I work with adults and couples, utilizing CBT and Family Systems to support meaningful and lasting change. My approach combines empathy, structure, and practical tools to help you understand patterns, strengthen relationships, and move forward with clarity. If you're feeling stuck or ready for change, I'm here to support you with compassion and practical tools. I’m currently accepting new clients and offer telehealth, as well as evening and weekend sessions to fit your schedule. Reach out when you’re ready—I’d be honored to support you on your path forward.

Mr. Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in interpersonal relations and reality testing. He also utilizes various evidenced based practices that are tailored to the clients’ needs while meeting them where they are in their journey. He utilizes structures that include individual, couples, family, alternative relationships, and/or process groups. He is licensed to practice clinically in Tennessee, Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Virginia, and has a private practice located in the heart of the Nashville Black Community. He is an avid supporter of the needs, culture, and outlook of the African American community, while operating within an African Centered framework. Mr. Brown enjoys studying, teaching, and implementing Ancient African history. He recently traveled to Accra, Ghana during the Year of Return. With over 10 years of experience providing therapy, interpersonal training, and life management. I utilize various treatment approaches including trauma resolution, solution focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques. I will walk with you along your journey, providing a comprehensive treatment plan for your success.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Supervisor with over two decades of experience, I maintain a humble approach when encountering novel, unfamiliar, or unpredictable situations. This humility stems from the understanding that my purpose is to serve and share knowledge and expertise. My life mission is to make a positive impact on individuals’ lives and the community through advocacy and empowerment.

I'm a LCSW who believes in meeting clients where they are, establishing a therapeutic alliance and working as a guide to help them modify unhealthy behaviors that interfere with their life goals. This includes processing trauma, teaching coping skills and problem solving. My experience includes working with children at risk of being removed from their home, integrated care in a medical setting, crisis care, residential care and intensive outpatient. Most recently, seeing clients through telehealth and addressing problems in living.

Mrs. Whiteside has worked in various mental health settings maintaining her unwavering focus on mothers and small children. As a perinatal psychotherapist, Mrs. Whiteside works with mothers and/or families who are struggling with perinatal mental illness during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Mrs. Whiteside is currently a social work doctoral student at The University of Louisville researching the impact of perinatal mood disorders, as evidence indicates that depression and other mood disorders in parents can have a harmful impact on children, including cognitive difficulties, insecure attachment, and behavioral problems.

Greetings: I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I am also licensed in Tennessee, my home state. I received my Doctorate in Counseling from the University of Memphis. I have been in practice for 20 years. Currently, I work with adult males with men's issues. The pressure of employment and maintaining healthy relationships impact men in unique ways. I work to help you become happier with your life choices.

Hello, my name is Shamicka Cannon, LCSW, and I am passionate about walking alongside individuals and families as they navigate life’s challenges. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to create meaningful change. I believe healing and growth happen when we learn to understand ourselves, challenge unhelpful patterns, and embrace healthier ways of living. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing challenges such as: Anxiety, depression, and trauma Behavioral difficulties and emotional regulation struggles in children and teens Life transitions, stress, and relationship challenges Grief, loss, and unresolved pain from the past Individuals seeking personal growth, healing, and stronger coping skills Whether it’s a young person learning to manage emotions, an adult working through stress and trauma, or a family striving for stronger communication, I tailor my approach to meet each client where they are. Through our work together, my clients gain: Clarity and self-awareness about their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors Practical tools and coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and difficult emotions Healing and resilience in the face of past trauma or current challenges Improved relationships through healthier communication and boundaries Confidence and empowerment to live in alignment with their values and goals Ultimately, my mission is to help clients feel more in control of their lives, more hopeful about their future, and more connected to themselves and others.

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.

My therapy style is warm and interactive, and I enjoy building rapport with clients over time. I believe the greatest feeling is when a client knows it's time to transition out of therapy and feels equipped to do so after our time together. I am a compassionate and collaborative therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate challenges and build fulfilling lives. My approach is warm and interactive, focusing on empowering clients with practical tools and coping strategies. Together, we’ll create a personalized path toward your goals and lasting well-being.

Hello. I am a creative clinical social worker in practice since 2001 licensed in Tennessee and South Carolina. I have provided behavioral health services in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, partial program, and health care settings as well as a previous private practice and a medical school. I provide services to adult and geriatric clients only. I am trained in DBT, EMDR, MI, CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, WET, addictions, IFS, grief and loss, and body centered, somatic therapy interventions. If you have had difficulties due to trauma, addiction, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, and/or chronic health problems you are welcome in my practice. It is a safe space where you can find help, healing, and hope.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I specialize in helping individuals identify their strengths, set meaningful goals, and move forward with greater clarity and purpose. Since becoming licensed in 2004, I’ve worked with clients across a wide range of life stages and challenges, using a goal-oriented, strengths-based approach rooted in evidence-based practices. My clinical focus is on empowering clients to overcome barriers, build resilience, and make intentional changes that support long-term growth. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, managing stress, or feeling stuck, I provide a supportive and structured space where we can work collaboratively to identify what’s not working—and develop practical, sustainable strategies to help you thrive.

I am a licensed therapist who provided compassionate, evidence-based care in navigating life's challenges. My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychoeducation to help clients build insight, develop coping skills, and foster lasting emotional growth. I strive to create a supportive and collaborative space where clients feel understood, empowered, and confident in their ability to create meaningful change.

I'm a licensed clinical social worker. Since becoming a licensed clinical social worker in 2019, l've dedicated my career to the healthcare field, where I've witnessed firsthand the profound connection between mental and physical health. Over the years, l've supported individuals navigating complex medical challenges, and it became undeniably clear that emotional well-being is not separate from physical healing-it's central to it. My work bridges that crucial gap, advocating for holistic approaches that honor the whole person: mind and body alike:

Greetings! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Tennessee. The past 23 years I have worked in a variety of therapeutic roles in a variety of populations. I specialize in treating trauma and women's issues, but I don't exclusively see women. My job is to make you feel safe and comfortable when doing the work, and I am pretty good at it. Looking forward to getting to know you and walk along your recovery path together.

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.

It takes courage to reach out for help. I am passionate about partnering and walking alongside others in some of their most difficult moments to help them reach a sense of hope and healing. I believe we are designed to heal. My greatest priority is creating an atmosphere of safety where my clients can feel seen, heard, and understood. There may have been places in your story where you learned tools to help you survive and those tools are no longer helpful but actually keeping you from living from a place of wholeness.

My goal is to help my clients uncover their innate resiliency that will help them meet the life challenges before them. I will help my clients reach the unique goals that contribute to mental wellness. Areas of Focus: Life Transitions including Aging & Seniors Relationships including Parenting Clients & Families Impacted by Cancer Grief & Loss Financial Stress and Anxiety Depression Women's issues CURE childhood cancer provider Jill Sebaugh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. Her areas of focus include anxiety and depression, stress management, parenting, grief and loss, financial stress and anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions including aging. In addition to her work with adults, parents, and families, Jill enjoys working with seniors and clients and families impacted by cancer. Jill has served as a parent educator for a large multi-county community service board, as a school counselor for alternative middle and high school students, and as the first domiciliary pediatric oncology social worker at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. Jill has been a presenter at multiple national and international conferences discussing her use of Narrative Therapy through the medium of scrapbooking with families of pediatric oncology patients. Jill’s research on this same subject matter is published in the Journal of Psychosocial Oncology. Jill is a Certified Financial Social Worker (CFSW) and has also been credentialed as a Board Certified-TeleMental Health provider (BC-TMHP) since 2018.

My name is Amy Peeler and I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 15 years. I enjoy working with patients to reach their goals in therapy. Sometimes in life you feel as if you are wading in the ocean waters and then you get toppled over by a wave. I want to be able to help you get back up and learn to ride that wave.

I have been a therapist for over 25 years with my LCSW and training from the state of Georgia and The University of Georgia. I have my license in the states of Georgia and Tennessee. I enjoy helping patients learn new ways in dealing with their current or past issues. I have trauma training as well as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution Focused Therapy training. I incorporate all of these to help people learn new coping skills and move forward in their lives.

Therapy is a work of my heart. I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist and consider it a privilege for individuals to share their stories, often including their pain as well. I value individuals who take the courageous step of coming to therapy for the first time or starting anew with me. I am curious by nature and provide space for people to share their stories; I may also ask questions to delve a little deeper. I value humor in the healing process. When it's appropriate, I may say something to lighten the mood, as therapy can be difficult at times. My faith shapes my life and gives me hope, and I hold hope for every person I meet as I believe they are valuable, resilient, and capable of change.

Being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist . I have been fortunate to work with individuals, children and families for over the past 14 years. I have had the advantage of working in a field that brings me fulfillment as I get the opportunity to help others work through life's challenges. It is a true honor for someone to allow me into their life. I am so thankful I can work with them to navigate their healing journey.

Hello! My name is Lee Owen, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing virtual therapy in Tennessee. My focus is serving young adults and adults navigating life transitions. I believe that the emotions we are most tempted to run away from– fear, grief, anger– exist to tell us about the kind of life we want. I help clients learn to identify and listen to their emotions rather than being overwhelmed or shut down. I use evidence-based approaches to treat depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, and eating disorders. We will also work together to increase mindfulness and self-compassion and strengthen the relationships in your life.

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.

It's often difficult to know what you want and to pursue what you want. Especially, if broken patterns and negative family cycles are making you feel stagnant. There is an excitement that comes from building your own self-assurance and confidence as you stand securely in the story you want to live. Sometimes we wait to change our story because we don't feel ready. My hope is that we can all have the wisdom and courage to explore ourselves with compassion so that we can better love ourselves and love others. Let's create a foundation that allows us to live balanced personally, professionally, and relationally.