In a world that often values toughness, being a highly sensitive and soft-hearted person can feel like a burden. We might say “yes” when we really mean “no”. And we may feel like we have to act differently to fit in, even if it means putting others before ourselves. Sometimes it can feel tough to find our inner courage, speak up for what we want, and create positive boundaries. This can be especially true when we’re striving for success in our careers, supporting our loved ones emotionally, or n...
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...
Life is hard, and sometimes overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Let me help you be an overcomer! In person for Clarksville and still available for all Tennessee with video Telehealth. I work with teens, adults, parents, families & couples who are facing challenges, struggling with conflict, anxiety, or who want help recovering from trauma. I work with the unique culture & needs of Police, Fire, EMS, Rescue, Dispatchers, Medical personnel and their families. I have recently begun lea...
Offering counseling, coaching, & consulting. Face-to-face Offices in TN, GA, & NC. Virtual appts. from your location. Outpatient Counseling, Leadership Coaching, Non-profit Consulting. ... collaborative work bringing things together, finding harmony in difference, and listening creatively to God... Christian Counseling and more. ... collaborative work bringing things together, finding harmony in difference, and listening creatively to God... Christian Counseling and more....
If you are a college student navigating anxiety and OCD, it can feel overwhelming, isolating, and sometimes even hopeless—but you don’t have to do it alone. I specialize working with students and adults who are tired of being stuck in cycles of worry, intrusive thoughts, and compulsive behaviors. These include: OCD, Generalized Anxiety, Panic attacks, Specific phobias, Health or Social anxiety, Relationships, Fear of driving or flying, Agoraphobia, Body dysmorphic disorder, Body-focused repetiti...
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...
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 work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression or have been through tough times and want to heal from trauma. College specifically can be a difficult time emotionally, moving into adulthood and living on your own for the first time. Therapy can be a great way to process these changes, learn new ways to cope with stress, and get resources and support. I'd love to chat....
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...
Equip is the leading evidence-based virtual eating disorder treatment program on a mission to ensure that everyone with an eating disorder has access to treatment that works. Built by clinical experts in the eating disorder field and those who have experienced eating disorders firsthand, Equip fills the gaps in today’s insufficient eating disorder landscape. We provide fully virtual, evidence-based treatment through a multidisciplinary care team (which includes a medical provider, therapist, ...
I am accepting new clients and have a secure HIPPA compliant online video chat service if you prefer online sessions. I enter the therapy space and relationship with you with acceptance and no judgment. We all have struggled with things and sometimes we need a little help to get unstuck or a new perspective. Victor E. Frankl said, “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Are you feeling overwhelmed and have more anxiety than usual and notic...
Clients who experience the most benefit while working me are those who seek therapy because they are feeling stuck, like they've been living out a script that keeps repeating itself, and who want to make progress moving forward. If you've noticed dynamics within your family or in your past that keep repeating in your relationships, at work, or as barriers to your goals, then my therapeutic approach may be a helpful intervention. If you live in East Tennessee, we have the option of taking our ses...
Hello and thank you for taking the time to reach out! Do you ever have those days when things are especially difficult?? Many of the people that I meet are looking for support with mental health, substance abuse, and managing traumatic events. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I also have extensive experience supporting teenagers who have experienced trauma, which led me to become a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Currently, I work w...
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There are many changes and transitions that take place during college, and I am here to support you through any struggle that you are facing. You are not alone, and I invite you to please take a look at my website and Psychology Today for more information: https://www.amescenterforcounseling.com/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ames-center-for-counseling-nashville-tn/733400 "Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end" - Robin Sharma...
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...
Alongside therapeutic work, I am passionate about the different tools that we can use in order to initiate holistic healing, including things like: nutrition, meditation, exercise, community, spiritual practices, 12-step programs, rest and fun (yes-even fun)! I particularly enjoy working with clients through the following: establishing boundaries, relational issues, differentiation from family, adult children of divorce, adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families, those who have a l...
Life is too short to stay stuck in behaviors, relationships, and patterns that detract rather than enhance our lives. At some point in all of our lives, we are likely to find ourselves stagnant and in need of a change, unsure which direction to go in a time of transition, or just dissatisfied and maybe not even sure why. It can be difficult to know where and how to begin the journey to change and growth. Or even to know what you want that change to be right now. If this resonates with you, know ...
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Ever have those days where you feel like you’re not going to make it through the day much less the semester, become discouraged, stressed out, anxious, felt alone or have sleepless nights? You tell yourself you need a change or help, but you’ve been putting it off. Meanwhile, you’ve been missing out on things because you’ve locked yourself away, make up excuses not to follow through with plans, tell yourself you won’t have fun, or you don’t want to ruin anyone else’s good time. It’s time...