In my practice, I integrate motivational interviewing principles to facilitate change by: Creating a Non-Judgmental Environment: I ensure that clients feel heard and understood, which encourages open dialogue about their motivations and challenges. Guiding Rather than Directing: I use MI techniques to guide clients through their decision-making process, rather than imposing solutions. Empowering Clients: By emphasizing clients’ strengths and past successes, I help them build confidence in their ...
Hello! I am a therapist with over 20 years experience. I love working with college aged clients and supporting them in finding their unique strengths and building skills to cope with the challenges of this time of life. I am trained in EMDR and EXRP to treat trauma and OCD. I draw heavily from mindfulness based practices such as Acceptance Commitment Therapy and was certified to teach yoga once upon a time. I have a special passion for working with LGBTQ+ clients as well as with clients looking ...
Are you having difficulty navigating significant life changes? These changes can be positive or negative; planned or unplanned – They can bring stress, uncertainty, anxiety, sadness, grief, etc. & very often require reevaluation & adjustment. My clients describe me as supportive, easy to talk to, & genuine. I try to provide a safe & non-judgmental environment. We are all unique & sessions are designed accordingly. Together, we will explore ways to gain insight, increase well-being, improve one’s...
I will help you through healing, improving, achieving goals, and finding purpose in life. I'm here to assist you in developing skills that will improve your ability to be mindful, regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and be effective in your relationships. Learning these skills builds confidence, and assurance of self, and opens alternatives to getting out of the immediate stuck patterns. As your therapist, I help you to learn and practice these skills. To help ignite motivation, we will use mu...
D. Joel Marquart has several years of clinical work specializing in ADHD, relationships, major life transitions, and inner-child work. He especially enjoys helping clients integrate childhood wounds, build self-compassion, and foster a stronger sense of self and purpose. He firmly believes healing only occurs when safety and trust are established enough to risk vulnerability. SPECIALTIES: Life transitions Perfectionism/Procrastination Personal growth and self-esteem Marriage and partner...
Though I am experienced with most general mental health struggles (depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc.), some of my specialties include those grappling with - ⁃ Loneliness ⁃ Toxic relationships ⁃ Setting boundaries with friends/roommates ⁃ Transitioning to college life ⁃ Perfectionistic tendencies and cycles of shame ⁃ Relationship breakups and friendship ruptures ⁃ Procrastination with schoolwork ⁃ Comparing self to others' achieve...
My name is Teresa Arnold, and Mind Matters Behavioral Health is where I pour my passion into providing personalized care. As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I draw on many years of experience to walk alongside people through life's challenges. My background in critical care nursing has equipped me to handle even the most complex cases with skill and compassion. Yet my deepest calling comes from my work with vulnerable populations overlooked by the system for far t...
I am proud to work for a group practice called Archway Counseling, which aims to offer safe, affirming, inclusive psychological services for people in Knoxville and beyond. I have years of experience serving undergraduate students, graduate students, professional students, first-generation, and nontraditional students while they navigate a wide range of mental health concerns. I feel passionate about supporting this population and honored to walk alongside a diverse range of folks while in thi...
I enjoy working with those struggling with women's issues, anxiety, parenting skills, and managing finances healthily. I love working with moms who are struggling to balance their relationships with spouses, children, work, and everyone else. I am also trained in helping individuals reach their financial goals by understanding how their spending intersects with their mental health. I believe in making therapy something you look forward to rather than something you dread. I provide support and e...
With over two decades of experience, I have learned that healing and change is a process that is unique to each individual. In counseling, we will walk this journey together by identifying, exploring, and working through our experiences and challenges. Whether you experience depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, trauma, extreme stress, etc., we will explore ways to manage thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and sensations associated with your life circumstances. Collabo...
Ascending Self is a safe place where we will utilize the most effective, science-based, and relationally sound approaches to helping you heal while gaining understanding of self and relationships. If you're looking for a safe place to roll up your sleeves and get to work on understanding yourself in relationship to self, family, friends, and/or loved ones, this is the place. I offer my clients the best professional help with a balance of connection, support, and efficacy....
I have 15 years of experience in counseling as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider and a Licensed School Counselor in TN. In additional to supporting clients who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, I enjoy working with clients as they explore family system issues, stress, major life transitions like graduating from high school, marriage or divorce, and parenting. I am also experienced in academic and career planni...
Angela Y. Lovell, RN, MSN, PMHNP, is a compassionate and experienced psychiatric nurse with twelve years of expertise in mental health care. As a recent graduate of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program, she is dedicated to providing comprehensive psychiatric assessments and treatment across the lifespan. Angela's experience spans a variety of settings, including Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital and Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, where she has worked with diverse patient ...
Charlie Health is a virtual mental health program for adolescents and young adults with moderate or severe mental health concerns or co-occurring substance use disorders. Designed to meet the needs of those who require more than weekly therapy, our program combines curated group therapy, individual therapy, and family therapy into personalized treatment programs. We are helping to serve those who are in crisis, or have been historically underserved, by eliminating the most significant trea...
We specialize in working with folks in times of transition. Adjusting to changes in your life can be incredibly challenging. We can help you use the challenges that you face to propel you towards your preferred future. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, eating issues or adjusting to a new place in your life, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. Whether you are looking to pull yourself out of a deep hole, or are experiencing transition and new lif...
Sometimes it's tough to go it alone. It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help and support, whether we're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, gender identity, sexual orientation, or general life stress. Kudos to you for taking the first step. I work primarily with adolescents and young adults, and together we figure out a plan on how to move through whatever's going on. You know more than you think you do - and we will navigate the challenges together....
Life throws curve balls. You don't have to take them on alone. I believe in creating a safe environment to help you manage everything you are carrying. In addition to private practice, I have experience working in community behavioral health for 7 years and in a brief intervention virtual program for 3 years, providing therapy to adolescents and adults. I have worked with clients with various diagnoses and those seeking assistance in self-esteem, relationships, life transitions, parenting, and g...
Virtual appts w SC, TN, and FL students, and in person in Nashville, TN! College can be a challenging time! There are no shortage of stressors with classwork, relationships, and clubs/activities all vying for your time. I love to help equip clients to tackle these challenges through helping them see themselves, their relationships, and the world around them clearly. In the counseling world, I consider myself a generalist, but I have specialized training in relationships and trauma. In add...
Consider this - You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm. Have you been keeping others warm for far too long at the expense of yourself? Is it finally time to put YOU first? Whether you are struggling with things that have happened in your past, seek to have more fulfilling and lasting relationships, or simply just want to feel better than you did yesterday, I would be honored to walk beside you. I like to think of going to therapy as a scheduled time in your week t...
Zephyr Care specializes in neurodiversity-affirming assessments for ADHD, autism, learning differences, and mental health for adults and children. We have immediate openings for appointments and can see people in TN and most other states. We specialize in high masking autism and understand the unique presentations of autistic women/girls as well as profiles like pathological demand avoidance (PDA)....