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Dr. John Slate, LPC, LPC-MHSP

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

I have been a counselor for over 45 years. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Mental Health Service Provider with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. My specialty areas include: working with adult children of dysfunctional families, addictions, PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationships, domestic violence, obsessive disorders, and schizophrenia. I have worked in a state-run mental health hospital, in an addiction treatment center, and in non-profit organizations. I recently worked as the clinical manager over two locations of 12 clinicians in private practice. I have been married to my wife for 50 years. Life has often been difficult and confusing for me; therefore, clients find me compassionate and non-judgmental. Perhaps you have issues that are overwhelming. I have discovered that it is never too late to change, to walk a more positive and happy life. Together, we can develop a plan and work through your stressful situations to recovery and healing.

Professional experience

45 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Avoidant personality, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
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Messaging

License information

TN LPC 3741

TN LPC-MHSP 3741

Reviews

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He helped me and pushed me further than I ever could’ve gone alone!

Written on Mar 19, 2025 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and bipolar disorder

2 sessions in and I do feel comfortable with Dr. Slate. I feel he is here in this position because he feels this is his perfect position to help, He took care of my immediate need and has waited for me to press on. Which I am now.

Written on Mar 17, 2025 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

Dr. Slate was very attentive and helped me through a dark time. I would highly recommend him for any needs you might have. Thank you Dr. Slate!

Written on Mar 05, 2025 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Dr. Slate has been a miracle worker for my mental health. Definitely recommend.

Written on Feb 27, 2025 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

Dr. Slate has been extremely patient, helpful, and kind throughout my therapy journey. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking out guidance and direction in their lives.

Written on Feb 06, 2025 after therapy with John for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

I enjoy my relationship with Dr. Slate. He offers much perspective and wisdom that is actionable. I would highly recommend him.

Written on Feb 04, 2025 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and bipolar disorder