Family Therapy in Clarksville, TN

Ellie Mental Health in Clarksville, Tennessee isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.

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.

There is time in our lives when we need direction, acceptance and relief from our trauma, anger, family and relationships issues. My goal as a clinician is to help clients identify their strengths and abilities through teaching them useful coping skills to deal with everyday life stressors.

I trust in individuals' ability to discover solutions for enhancing their lives, though some may benefit from guidance in uncovering these answers within themselves. My experience spans across various age groups and dynamics, including children, teenagers, adults, and couples. I specialize in aiding individuals dealing with trauma, relationship challenges, behavioral issues in children and adolescents, mental health disorders, and navigating life's stressors. Additionally, I have a background in supporting and working with members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Before you can show up hard as a partner, parent, son, or daughter, you have to show up for yourself first. Ultimately the changes you wish to see in your life, starts with a commitment to embrace all of you. Together we will then do the inner work to help you reap the outward benefits.

Is your child acting out and you aren't sure how to help? Is your teen becoming distant and moody, leaving you feeling it is nearly impossible to see eye to eye? Do you desperately want to put an end to harmful family patterns, sparing your children from hardships you have faced? Your child is your whole world, and when they aren’t happy, neither are you. It’s normal to want to fix everything for them, and also to have no idea how to. You may feel as if you have tried everything without success, feeling as if there is little hope that life will get better. You desperately need something to work so you can see your child happy again.

Dr. Marilyn Davis, Psy.D., has a Doctor of Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a MA in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, both degrees from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Dr. Davis works with individuals (18 years and older), couples, and families. Dr. Davis's private practice is located in Clarksville, Tennessee and offers virtual Telehealth behavioral health visits for anyone who resides within the borders of the state of Tennessee.

I am practicing as an Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychoanalyst Candidate under the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute. Since 2003 my work experience includes a diverse range of trauma; military, sexual, childhood, domestic violence, as well as a variety of mental health and behavioral challenges. I have served in nursing homes, school systems, psychiatric hospital, Department of Defense in Child Adolescent Psychiatry Services, Adult Behavioral Health, and the Family Advocacy Program. I enjoy working with children, families, soldiers, and individuals to help them to reach their goals by overcoming the challenges that we all face.

Giving up on a goal because of a setback is like slashing your other three tires because you have a flat; I live by this quote because it is so simplistic yet speaks volumes. I feel that in life you will always have setbacks, but that is essential to understanding that it is a process but that it is your process that we will work through together in a strong therapeutic relationship.

Shah Rukh Khan - "Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life." I assist individuals, couples, and families in navigating, processing, healing, & overcoming complex life changes, traumas, or specific challenges that impact their lives. I also work with individuals struggling with new or existing TBIs in addition to aiding individuals in finding their purpose in life after major life changes. I have a direct approach with clients which often expedites a client's progress. Specifically, I use CBT, DBT, PCT, Solution Focused Therapy, & Gottman Method to help clients reach their goals.

Therapy is a safe space to spill the tea! No matter how supportive our friends, family, and partners are we can all hit a wall with sharing. We convince ourselves that we have overshared or over burdened them so we end up holding our thoughts, feelings, worries, shame, and pain inside. This is where therapy can help. Therapy provides a place to talk without judgement or fear. Therapy can also help learn important skills such as healthy communication and setting difficult boundaries. I am here to listen and to walk with you through the pain, healing, frustration, fear, etc.

Dr. Aimee Vaughn, your second therapist, when you are ready to move past "how does that make you feel". In all seriousness, I get many clients who have tried the talk about it over and over to feel better method, but are looking to get to the deeper root of the problem and make change. I am the kind of therapist who will engage in conversations, provide caring and honest feedback, challenge you, keep it real, and always have a good sense of humor.

My specialization of practice includes trauma, and varied mental health issues. I seek to provide a safe, comfortable space for counseling where clients feel supported, heard and can be open to learn about themselves and embrace the journey of change. To better serve those I work with, I have begun to incorporate EMDR and Sand tray to address many issues in the therapeutic setting. I also have experience with use of CBT, TFCBT, DBT and will use the modality that best suits the need of the person I am working with. I tend to be solution focused in my approach but choose the best approach for each individual client.

Providing counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Connect has over 50 therapists including clinical interns, LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPC-MHSP, MMFT, LMFT, and PhD's. Our staff and specializations are diverse and we're confident we have a wonderful fit for your mental health needs. We look forward to serving you!

Life circumstances and life changes can be difficult. I can help you figure out the things that are working and the things that need to change to get peace and joy. I want to help you reach your goals in life. Regardless of what the past has been or what the present is feeling like, I can help you move toward a future that will bring positive changes.

Are you and your partner looking to enhance your relationship satisfaction or identify areas for improvement? Perhaps your relationship is facing new challenges, and you're seeking support. Look no further – I'm here for you. As a therapist specializing in couples and family dynamics, my goal is to help you both thrive together. Life throws curveballs, but I believe each day offers a fresh opportunity to bring out the best in yourselves and your relationship.

I am excited to work with clients of any population. As a veteran, I have experience working with the military, substance abuse, PTSD, and anxiety. My current areas of interest include anxiety, depression, substance abuse, personality disorders, and family or couples therapy. I also have a particular passion for working with adolescents and young adults struggling with behavioral problems and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as working with issues of anger management.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida, Utah, Texas, Kentucky, South Dakota, Tennessee, Louisiana, North Carolina, Virginia and Ohio. I specialize in working with clients who are diagnosed with substance abuse issues, trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, personality disorders and gender issues. I also have extensive knowledge working with couples and have received Gottman Method Couples Training (Level 1).

I was born and raised in Newark, NJ. I attended Montclair State University for my first two years of undergrad in hopes of becoming a high school math teacher. Not until I served in the U.S. Military did I realize my strong desire to help people overcome their battles associated with mental health. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 2021 from the University of Arizona. I am completing my Master's of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University.