Emotionally Focused Therapists in Mount Juliet, TN

Have you experienced pain, loss, disappointment or unexpected change? I am here to help individuals, young adults, couples and families process these experiences in a safe and compassionate environment. Together we can unpack the pain and navigate the issues you are facing. You don't have to face it alone. We can identify realistic goals and relationship strategies as well as boundaries and strategies for growing forward. My desire is to facilitate communication and conflict resolution that is emotionally healing and beneficial. For couples, this process fosters interactions that increase and strengthen attachment and bonding.

I have been licensed & practicing since 1995. I provide mental health therapy & also substance abuse therapy to adults. I use evidence based therapeutic techniques. I believe it is important to recognize strengths as well as vulnerabilities. We are all imperfect & survivors. I think the benefits of therapy are perspective, support, accountability, and growth. I think therapy should go beyond insight to include self awareness & ultimately a sense of choice in how we respond to the challenges of life. I can teach skills and techniques that are well grounded in long established & proven approaches.

Providing counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Connect has over 50 therapists including clinical interns, LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPC-MHSP, MMFT, LMFT, Senior Psychological Examiner, 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!

Alyssa received her Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Practicing for almost a decade, she is passionate about helping individuals and couples do life and relationships well. Alyssa helps couples develop the tools necessary for effective communication and conflict resolution. Cultivating and restoring intimacy is a key focus in her treatment approach with couples. She also works with women helping them find healing and connect with a sense of purpose. Alyssa specializes in the treatment of anxiety and depression, grief, divorce and phase of life adjustments, and codependency recovery.

I provide therapy for ages 12+. LEARN from yesterday! LIVE for today! HOPE for tomorrow! I strive to create a laid back atmosphere that is non-judgmental and safe to explore clients' deepest feelings. Normalizing and validating struggles that clients need to explore to find EMPOWERMENT for HOPE and RELIEF. I most enjoy working with any relationship including parent/child relationships. I also work most often with topics such as depression, anxiety, couples' issues, life transitions, teenagers, young adults, family of origin issues, victims of narcissistic abuse, and attachment issues. 17 years of experience. EMDR trained.

As a Temp-Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist I meet people where they are, find their own intention for therapy, & guide them through their interpersonal relationships, thoughts, and feelings. I work from an evidence-based Collaborative/Narrative Strength Based Approach to understand the patient’s perspective and help empower them to understand their mental health through neurophysiological psychoeducation, assessments, and build coping skills for everyday life stressors. I see patients with chronic illness, depression, anxiety, Trauma (PTSD, Complex), relationship distress/conflict. I work with individuals, couples, and families.

Voted "Best of Mt. Juliet". Since 2002 "Please help save my marriage!" are words I have heard from thousands of couples. I am a marriage and relationship specialist. I also see clients for pre-marital, anxiety, depression, grief, women's issues, stepfamilies, and spiritual concerns. I am a published writer, speaker, teacher, and singer. I also have a women's event team, Bold Brave and Beautiful. We do women's ministry events and retreats to help women by using testimonies, laughter, praise, and worship. The hurt in my life has become my ministry to help others regain peace, joy, hope, and contentment in a shattered world.

Feeling stuck? Going through life transitions? Do old emotional issues keep resurfacing? My role as a therapist is to be of service to you and equip you with practical tools, as you bravely embark on this journey. I work with those with depression; anxiety; and trauma reactivity & avoidance. Other issues I love to help clients master: Unmasking high-functioning ADHD and first-time adult diagnosis of ADHD; coping with maladaptive personality perspectives; navigating attachment style and attachment insecurity. I can also assess for Emotional Support Animal needs.

We are all works in progress, constantly changing and hopefully moving towards growth, and to be the best version of ourselves. Through therapy we can achieve healing and a greater understanding of ourselves and others. I offer a safe, encouraging, and holistic approach to therapy. My desire is to help support you in reaching your goals and move you towards a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life. I provide therapy for individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. My therapy approach is personally tailored to each of my clients needs to help them attain the goals they desire.

Offering In-Person and Virtual Sessions for individuals, families, couples, children, adults, and teens...our specialists are here for you! With our sliding fee scale, we can affordably match you with a qualified therapist. Whether you are focusing on getting through today...or looking for an ally to help you achieve your long term goals. Lantern Lane Farm is here for you. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, counseling center --Where Healing Happens.

Do you feel overwhelmed by life? Have you had disappointments and things in your life that did not go as planned? Have you found yourself in a divorce and it feels like your world is falling apart? Maybe you are a couple that needs help getting back on track. Or perhaps you have things in your life that have happened that were traumatic to you? If so, you are in the right place! I love working with clients to help them heal from past wounds, teaching them skillsets that will help them grow and create new pathways in their brain. My goal is to be your guide in your healing journey.

If you're feeling stagnant, depressed, anxious, or just need a fresh start, counseling may be just what you need. I practice from a humanistic approach, considering the whole person. I am also trained in Prepare/Enrich for couples seeking premarital therapy, Brainspotting to assist in processing trauma, and Gottman Couple Techniques to assist couples in relationship issues. If you are ready to put in the work, I'm certain we can find the best approach to assist you in reaching your goals.

You’re exhausted from the unending racing thoughts and constantly feeling on-edge due to anxiety and PTSD. The guilt and shame of negative beliefs about yourself from depression feel overwhelming. You can feel peaceful, confident, grounded, and happy again. I can help you get there through my experiential, trauma-focused therapy. My ideal clients are open to deep exploration of their stories, identities, wounds, and desires and are motivated to make real change. I consider it a great privilege to witness the deeply human work of healing of all of my clients.

Immediate availability-I work collaboratively with my clients to identify specific therapeutic goals that fit the individual’s lifestyle. I am very compassionate about helping people with addictions, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, relational conflicts, and behavioral problems. I understand that it can be difficult to make the time in a busy schedule for self-care. That is why I also offer virtual counseling sessions for all of my clients in addition to traditional face to face counseling.

Do you have a good life, but feel stuck and want help staying on track with desired changes? Are you wanting more clarity with your goals? I'm here to assist the process of developing and maintaining positive healthy relationships with self and others to live freely, authentically and creatively. I use experiential, integrative and holistic modalities of therapy. I incorporate the energetic body (EMDR and meditation,) and spiritual aspects while using my professional psychology training as a foundation to assist improved and continued maintenance of healthy emotional health and creative expression.

Now Accepting New Clients! Every single one of us faces challenges in our individual "inside world". Those challenges cause us to struggle even more with the challenges of the outside world... but you don't have to face those challenges alone. I offer a safe place and a unique healing approach to help you heal and gain more peace in your life.

As a psychologist and nurse, I bring a unique understanding to therapy with a focus on both biological and psychological factors that impact mood and behavioral patterns. I believe in a collaborative and holistic approach in my work to help each client achieve personal life goals that are generally aimed at improving health and wellness, managing stress, and improving relationships.

My passion is helping hurting people. I consider it a true honor to walk alongside hurting people as they face relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction and other life challenges.

I offer clients wellness services, mental health therapy, and medical and neurological rehabilitation services that use traditional talk therapy as well as music and the creative arts as treatment tools. My goal is to help you, or your child, develop the skills and abilities to feel your best physically, mentally, and emotionally. Sessions may include education around the role of trauma, past experience, and neurochemistry in how we feel and act now, mindfulness exercises, relaxation practices, creativity-based activities, and the development of individualized plans to help practice healthier thought and behavior patterns.