Top Tennessee children therapists who accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Tennessee

The foundation of my practice is based on the respect I have for my clients, and my therapeutic approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs. As a trained and experienced therapist, I am not only technically objective, but also provide you with emotional nourishment and assistance as you work through problem areas in your life. Psychotherapy is about growth and transformation and equips you to overcome challenges impacting your family, job or relationships. My areas of expertise include addiction, relationship or job-related issues, depression, anxiety and stress. I employ solution focused therapy based on psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness approaches. I am also a qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) to evaluate employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up, testing, and aftercare.

Hi, I’m Rhonda! and I believe your marriage is worth fighting for. If you’re here, you might feel like the connection you once had with your spouse is slipping away. Maybe you’re stuck in endless arguments, living like roommates instead of partners, or carrying wounds that feel impossible to heal. Let me remind you: there’s hope. No matter how broken things feel, God can restore what’s been lost. I’ve been there too. My husband and I have faced seasons of struggle where life’s challenges created distance between us. But through God’s grace and intentional healing, we found restoration. That journey fuels my passion to help couples rediscover love and connection. Using emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and a Christ-centered approach, I create a safe space for you to rebuild trust, heal, and restore intimacy. When I’m not working, I’m walking with my husband, reading, re-watching Gilmore Girls (Team Luke), or leading a women’s soul care group at church. Let’s start this journey together.

Perhaps you're struggling with depression, uncertainty, or the aftereffects of trauma. Regardless of your stage in life, come as you are. Therapy should be a haven. Drawing from my own mental health journey, I'm here to guide you. I became a therapist because I believe everyone deserves emotional wellness. I am passionate about helping people grow and heal. If you're unsure about life's journey or seeking healing from grief or trauma, I specialize in helping. Together, using person-centered strategies, we'll navigate towards healing and growth. When you're ready to move forward, I'm here to listen without judgment and offer support. This is a safe space to share your story and find the strength you seek. Your time here is yours, and I'm here to understand your needs and guide you towards the relief and growth you deserve.

I am married and the father of two teenage kids. I enjoy sports, movies, and music. My hobbies include golf, camping, hiking, and kayaking. I have experience helping teenagers, adults, and couples with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues. I am focused on creating a safe and trusting environment for clients to talk and explore. Whether you are seeking help with a specific issue, needing to gain some insight in a particular area, or just want to talk through a certain thought or situation, I welcome everyone with respect, empathy, and compassion. I tend to lean more direct with regards to talking through issues expressed by clients. I hope to understand and define the specific issue in order to work with more focus. While it is important for clients to come to their own conclusions and decisions, I actively engage in sessions to provide support and guidance throughout the process.

Thank you for clicking on my profile. I am a Certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist and have extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced a wide range of losses. All of us experience some type of loss – pets die, we move from one city to another, parents divorce, a parent chooses not to be a part of our lives, relationships end, we lose important jobs, and the list goes on. Grief is the normal and natural reaction to loss of any kind. Depression and anxiety can be symptoms of a loss. Whether grief is caused by a death or another loss, incomplete relationships can have a lifelong negative impact on your capacity for happiness. I would be honored to work with you and learn more about how you would like to live a more fulfilling life.

Hello my name is Margaret Banks. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have experience working with people from many different backgrounds. I have worked in crisis intervention, healthcare, corrections, and private practice. Are you feeling unhappy, unmotivated, or simply stuck in life? I want to help you get on track to feeling better. I have helped people facing challenges of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, communication issues, codependency, self-esteem, forgiveness, and infidelity, just to name a few. I understand finding the right therapist to assist you through this difficult time in your life is very important. If you don’t have a connection with your therapist, you won’t be able to make the progress that you are hoping to achieve. I believe exploring childhood experiences are very important simply because those experiences can often shape adulthood experiences. If there are unresolved issues from the past, people may find themselves engaging in reoccurring maladaptive behaviors until those issues are resolved. I want to collaborate with you and offer guidance through the journey of healing.

My name is Celesta Palmer and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Tennessee. As an EMDR-trained trauma therapist, I help teens, adults, and couples heal trauma, repair relationships, and find peace. In my therapeutic practice, I work with teens ages 13+ with identity development, low self-esteem, and emotion regulation. I partner with adults working through complex trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, codependency, and family of origin issues. I collaborate with couples facing relational conflict and ineffective communication. I also specialize in counseling for multiracial individuals and interracial relationships. If you're encountering any of these difficulties and are ready for change, I encourage you to consider taking a step towards real and lasting change. I offer my clients a compassion-filled, authentic, collaborative, and affirming therapeutic environment. We’re all human. Let’s talk about it.

It takes courage to ask for help in difficult times, but we all need support at different moments in our lives. I am a bilingual licensed psychologist, and I have been working with children, adolescents and families for more than a decade. I specialize in areas including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, mourning and separation. Immigration, trauma, transgenerational trauma and identity have been specific areas of interest. My treatment approaches are: Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Interpersonal and solution focused brief therapy, incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques in an integrative approach. I utilize Play therapy, bibliotherapy and sand tray techniques when working with children, with an emphasis on parent-child work. I understand psychotherapy as a private and safe space to reflect on issues that may be affecting you and make the changes needed to feel better with yourself, family, and other relationships.

I believe that every one has a unique story. For the last 16 years I have been listening to those stories with an open curious mind. Throughout my career I have worked closely with clients to assist them in bravely working within. I have experience working with adolescents and adults dealing with trauma and substance abuse disorders as well as mood disorders, personality disorders, and relationship issues. My intention is to provide you with a safe place to obtain your goals utilizing a holistic approach to treatment. Some of the treatment modalities I use are DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and EMDR. Open to working with children/adolescents 15 years and older.

Hi There! I am Marketa Hudson and I hold over 7 years of experience as a licensed mental health professional and over 15 years working with children and adults to improve their quality of life as a social worker. My therapy approach is whole-person centered and tailored to your individual need. The process starts with understanding your present circumstances and the challenges you face. Whether those circumstances consist of navigating life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, depression or behavioral concerns, I can assist to empower you to flourish and fully embrace the life you were designed to live. My aim is to collaborate with you to create a plan for progress and celebrate your milestones along the way. You can expect a supportive and safe space, with the option of virtual appointments or in person session to suit your schedule and needs. Connect with me today to start your journey towards a more fulfilling and vibrant life.