Most of us can use therapy at some point in our lives. When looking for a therapist, Clarksville, TN may be a better place to find what you need than many rural or suburban areas. However, finding customized counseling services can be difficult, even in more populated communities. Getting the right therapist to meet your needs can be more complicated than just reaching out to the nearest average therapy clinic. 

There are a number evidence-based therapeutic approaches that can be more or less effective depending on the mental health disorders its meant to treat. While eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy can be effective for managing trauma or anxiety, it may not be the best for people with complex personality disorders. The kind of therapy you need may not be available nearby.

There are other treatment barriers when it comes to certain mental health settings, as well. Feelings of comfort and safety can be essential factors in treatment success. Clinical mental health in your area may not always be a judgment free zone for certain populations such as POCs or the LGBTQ+ community. With online therapy through a platform like BetterHelp you get access to over 30,000 mental health care professionals that specialize in any number of therapeutic approaches and populations. By filling out a simple online questionnaire, BetterHelp can connect you with a therapist that meets your individual needs. And because therapeutic alliance is so important, if you feel that you need to change therapists you can do so at any time for no additional cost. 

Online therapy can also be a convenient option for people who don’t have the time or the bandwidth to make in-person appointments. Online sessions can fit easily into any schedule, and video chat, phone, and text messaging options allow you to talk to your therapist from the comfort of your own home or office. 

Therapy can offer a level of compassionate care that can help heal past trauma, teach healthy coping skills, and give you strategies for managing stress. By partnering with a licensed therapist you can be empowered, strengthen relationships, and gain the tools you need to live your best life. Reach out to BetterHelp to be matched with a therapist that can get you started on your mental healthcare journey.

Psychologist Dr. Laurie Miles providing different types of therapy in Clarksville

Dr. Laurie Miles

Clinician
License Type(s): DSW ,LCSW,CSAT
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression
30 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee and Kentucky and I have 30 years of experience working with individuals I understand that seeking help can be an anxiety-provoking situation and I am dedicated to treating each person with respect and compassion, so that you can reach your interpersonal goals quickly. I am also a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and use evidenced based assessment methods and treatment strategies to help individuals quickly establish sobriety and begin the recovery process. I am a directive therapist and I will utilize objective and concrete goals to help you achieve your goals. My intervention methods are trauma focused to address family of origin and attachments issues, as well as the trauma of partner betrayal. I also utilize the Internal Family Systems model to address trauma and foster Self-Leadership. My sessions are either live video or phone , so please check my schedule My availability for sessions is generally 10 am until 3pm (central time) and sessions are 45 minutes long. Please reach out to me so we can discuss how best to met your needs.

Psychologist Candis Cochran providing different types of therapy in Clarksville

Candis Cochran

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression
3 years offering treatment

Hello! My name is Candis and I applaud you for taking the steps to help yourself grow. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Tennessee. I have over 10 years’ experience working in the mental health field. I have worked in a few different settings including residential, partial care, and in a church setting. I have the most experience working with depression, anxiety, family/relationship conflicts, codependency, and couples counseling. My passion to help others in their quest for mental health stems from my personal experience with it. I grew up with watching those around me struggle with mental health issues but never seeking help or even acknowledging the need for it. I know firsthand that getting help can be a challenge. There is still so much stigma around having mental health issues, the process for getting help can be overwhelming, and it can feel so frustrating and lonely. However, I also know from experience how much life can change for the better when you find support and take steps towards taking care of yourself!  I use a person-centered, multicultural, and integrative approach in treatment. This means I begin where you are and tailor the treatment approach to your needs while being sensitive to how your individual cultural identities and lifestyle choices impact your experience. I primarily use evidence based techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling. I would describe my style as warm and supportive, and I am ready to help you discover ways to move forward as a more healthy you. Team work is important - together we can work on establishing concrete goals and steps for you to help overcome your current problems. I like to celebrate small wins and know that progress is progress no matter how slow. Thank you again for taking time in learning more about me.

Psychologist Amy Flores providing different types of therapy in Clarksville

Amy Flores

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW, MBA
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem
5 years offering treatment

Hello, my name is Amy Flores and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, currently licensed in Tennessee. For the last 5 years, I have been helping children, adolescents, and families in a therapeutic position, but I have 10 years of experience working with behavior and social/emotional challenges. I do utilize a strengths-based, client-centered, or a solution-focused approach, but I incorporate other interventions, to facilitate desired goals and provide opportunities for healing and/or support (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, music therapy, etc.). I have experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, ADHD, behavioral and Couples/family challenges. I appreciate this step you are making and I take this search for support very seriously. I believe we all have unique strengths, but sometimes life challenges our belief in ourselves and we doubt our capabilities. I am here to help you recognize those strengths again and help you get to the path you have been wanting. You have already done the first step and I would be honored to help with the next steps. If given the opportunity, I feel we can build a trusting rapport, which would provide you with an environment and a new hope that can help you accomplish your therapeutic goals. I look forward to working with you.

Psychologist Percy Ford providing different types of therapy in Clarksville

Percy Ford

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC,MHSP
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment

I am a licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Tennessee. I was first licensed in 2010. I received my masters degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University Nashville in December 2007. Prior to that I graduated from Tuskegee University in 1997 with a degree in Social Work. While at Tuskegee University, I lettered in football for three years and was an all conference defensive lineman. I have worked in a variety of areas that include inpatient treatment settings for adolescent sex offenders and for alcohol and drug addictions. I provided sex offender treatment therapy for 10 years and have worked with families and individuals in private practice since 2012. I often use a variety of models in serving clients but prefer person centered and psycho dynamic treatment models coupled with CBT as my primary models. In my spare time I enjoy outdoor activities such as a fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, gardening and raising my beagle hounds.

Psychologist Sandee Nebel providing different types of therapy in Clarksville

Sandee Nebel

Clinician
License Type(s): LMHC,LPC,CEDS-S
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficulties
20 years offering treatment

Hello, I am Sandee Nebel, MS, LMHC, LPC, LPC-MHSP, LCMHC, CEDS-S. RYT. (licensed in 4 states) Are you struggling with feeling stuck or with adjustment and resistant to change? There are so many changes universally right now and they can be overwhelming. Even adapting back to what we are referring to as "normalcy" is different and new, right? Or...do you have some issues with feeling confident in one or more areas of your life? I get it. Sometimes clients come to me for support and guidance with their relationships, yet their work situation is mostly satisfying. And still others would like to feel more comfortable in their family role, professional role, or even in their roles in general. I can help you with these struggles. They are challenging to work through on your own and getting some help from a professional can bring such relief. Especially if you have been feeling stuck for awhile now, I can help you move past any traumas that may be holding you back. Sometimes you may not even realize that something from your past is re-playing in the present. I use eye movements in a form of reprocessing called Accelerated Resolution Therapy. It is similar to EMDR, except it is known to be faster (as in you're not re-experiencing trauma for long) and we clear past traumas in a solution focused format. I am certified as a Master ART Therapist. If you are someone who has been in therapy before, or are reaching out for help for the first time and you are ready to try to make lasting change, I am the type of therapist who will encourage you along your path. It will sometimes be a few steps forward and one or two back in the process of personal growth. As an experienced and compassionate therapist for 18 years, I aim to help my clients walk through life situations, over the bumps in the road, as you continue to keep moving forward, getting better and feeling better. In therapy, I use the treatment modalities that best resolve my clients’ issues. If you are experiencing a lot of stress and feeling anxious, I may use mindfulness skills from my training as a yoga teacher to alleviate the discomfort you are feeling. I provide therapy tools (Yoga, Accelerated Resolution Therapy) for you to apply on your own, too. If you are struggling with making changes, whether it is to cut back on alcohol, eat or sleep better, have better relationships, or move into a new career, I use motivational interviewing. I use all evidence-based therapies, matching the solution-focused theory to the problem, meeting you where you are at. I really look forward to my work each day, am basically tireless whether I am providing therapy, training to new therapists, or leading a workshop or seminar. I make time for my relaxation, learning, and taking good care of myself, so I can enjoy my own relationships and my career to the fullest.

Psychologist Ellen Stroud providing different types of therapy in Clarksville

Ellen Stroud

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
9 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Tennessee with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy related issues, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Dr. Lakisha Brimage providing different types of therapy in Clarksville

Dr. Lakisha Brimage

Clinician
License Type(s): M.Ed.,LPCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
8 years offering treatment

Hello, my name is Dr. Lakisha Brimage, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Kentucky, a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider in TN and an ordained minister. In 2023, I received a PSY.D in Behavioral Health Leadership and graduated with a M.ED with a concentration in Counseling and Human Development in 2013. Over the span of my career, I have been afforded the opportunity to work with individuals from various backgrounds and walks of life, to include children, teens, military service men/women and their families, veterans, military servicemembers, civilians, and department of correction inmates. Working with such a diverse population allows me to become more cognizant of our differences but also more enlightened of our interconnectedness. I work with individuals who are experiencing with various concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career challenges, ADHD, crisis issues and other difficulties that may impair their ability to function in certain areas. With the help of client-centered individualized therapy and a combination of therapeutic approaches, collaboratively the client and I will work together in closing the gap between where they are right now in their life and where they want to be in the future. My goal is to provide you with the tools, strategies, and skill sets that are needed to address challenges and barriers that often interfere with obtaining your overall goal and future results. I believe that you have the power to accomplish your goals but may require some support, and that’s what I am here to do! It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Cynthia Cochran providing different types of therapy in Clarksville

Cynthia Cochran

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
17 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Colorado, Florida, Missouri, Kansas, Tennessee, Nevada and Arkansas with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Frank Ruse providing different types of therapy in Clarksville

Frank Ruse

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes
30 years offering treatment

Thank yourself for taking this big step and thank you for sharing information about yourself. I appreciate that you reached out. I am Frank Ruse, a licensed therapist. Battling emotional difficulties can be frightening and hard. Why? It's fear of the unexpected. My 30 years of experience as an addiction counselor and clinical social worker, as well as, treating people with emotional difficulties has taught me how to make this process less scary and easier. We will work through these difficulties together. My approach is easy going and with touches of humor. We will combine cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, reality therapy and rational-emotive therapy with touches of stoicism; and of course, I will be there to listen. Bottom line, I'll meet you where you are and we'll overcome these obstacles together. As you know with the Better Help platform, you can contact me if there is a need or have questions. Also, you can schedule yourself on the schedule. In addition, if you need me, I'll get back to you as soon as reasonably possible. I'll be sending you something to look at that tells you what to expect in therapy. Take care of yourself, because you deserve it, Standing by ready to assist. Frank, LISW-CP, LCSW, LADC

Psychologist Vivian Windsor providing different types of therapy in Clarksville

Vivian Windsor

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes
35 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Tennessee with 35 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, anger management, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Types of therapists available to clients in Clarksville

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Clarksville that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Clarksville available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Clarksville therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Clarksville therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Clarksville region and in the state of Tennessee.

How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want 

Therapists in Clarksville can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Clarksville may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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