Therapists in Memphis, TN
Finding Memphis, TN therapists and counseling services can be challenging, particularly if you have a busy schedule. With an online therapy platform like BetterHelp, most people are matched with an available therapist within 48 hours. Whether you want to work with a licensed clinical social worker or a licensed professional counselor LPC, there are various mental health professionals on the platform. If you need help with family counseling, premarital counseling, or stress management, a qualified mental health professional can help you find the right therapeutic approach.
If you need more support for a mental illness, a BetterHelp counselor can also help with treating depression, eating disorders, or the effects of childhood trauma or domestic violence. To learn more about a collaborative approach to therapy so you can lead a more fulfilling life, connect with a Memphis-based therapist.
Dr. Bearlyn Ash
Clinician
License Type(s): EdD, NCC, LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression
25 years offering treatment
Welcome! I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Clinical Certified TeleMental Health Professional (CTMH) and I hold a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision (EdD) with over 20 years of experience in counseling individuals, couples, families and adolescents. My counseling style is compassionate, warm, empathetic and behaviorally focused. I tailor my sessions based on the needs of my client, utilizing a collaborative approach to therapy. I also understand how personal and sometimes overwhelming the therapeutic process can be. However, I am here to help guide you in your journey to mental wellness. Thank you for considering me to help you reach your goals in this therapeutic process. Please check my schedule and let me know if you do not see a time of day that works for you. I may be able to open a slot. Initial sessions are 30 minutes for information gathering. After which we can determine if the sessions will be 30 or 45 minutes. I look forward to working with you. Dr. Bearlyn Ash, LPC, NCC, ACS, CTMH
Kayla McKissick
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
9 years offering treatment
Hello! I am so glad that you are here. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a client centered approach to therapy. I focus on collaborating with clients and meeting them where they are in their journey. Using a strength-based trauma informed approach to therapy, I work with clients to find and master skills that can help make life a little better. I believe that the most important indicator of success in therapy is the client/therapist relationship. I focus on ensuring that clients feel heard and respected, working to build a foundation of trust, and believe that everyone brings their own story and experiences. I believe that YOU are the expert on you and your needs, so I will let you set the pace for counseling. I will encourage you to grow, but will never push you more than you are ready for. It takes a lot of courage to begin your therapy journey and I am proud of you for taking the first step! I work with a wide variety of clients. My experience includes working with adults with a mental illness, or co-occurring disorder, children and families, as well as the foster system. My expertise includes relationship and individual problems, depression and anxiety issues, trauma response disorders, abuse/abusive relationships, codependency, stress, as well as family and parenting concerns.
Carol Williams
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
20 years offering treatment
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee. I have been a therapist for 20 years , working with individual , couples and family. My main focus at this time is working with individuals. My therapy approach is based on Client Centered Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also enjoy including Mindfulness activities to reduce stress and anxiety. During my years as a Counselor I have had the opportunity to learn and grow both on a professional level and personal level. I have grown as much from my interactions with clients as I have from educational experiences. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transitions which often can lead to feelings of depression and anxiety. I enjoy helping individuals find their life path that leads to passion and purpose. I can relate, as I have experienced many life transitions, and although difficult, finding the right path feels wonderful! Too often we are interested in making changes, but just don't know how to begin. The desire for change is healthy, but can be overwhelming, sometimes leading to feelings of anxiety, depression and loneliness. My job is to listen to your feelings, concerns and stressors. Not only will I listen, but I will actively collaborate with you to help you determine the changes that will lead to you feeling more fulfilled and happy. Whether you are having difficulties dealing with grief issues, feeling unfulfilled in your work or family life, or find that you just aren't coping well you are not alone. I would love to help you recover you passions and joy.
Dr. John Slate
Clinician
License Type(s): PhD,LPC,MHSP
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
45 years offering treatment
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.
Sarah Veale
Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
22 years offering treatment
Hello! My name is Sarah Veale and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee. My career has spanned twenty years in three states. I have considerable experience working with a variety of populations in various care settings from inpatient to residential wards of the state, juvenile detention, outpatient private practice and at a managed care company. This experience spans children, adolescents, and adults with symptoms associated with mood and anxiety disorders, dual diagnosis substance abuse, developmental delays, family conflict, self-esteem issues, self-injury, histories of abuse and neglect, and personality disorders. My philosophy is to partner with you to help you improve your emotional health. I will guide, train, and confirm that you practice your skills from therapy to achieve improved emotional health. In relation to most problems, I believe that time, information, and education foster understanding and acceptance. Whether this applies to you or to those that matter most to you, this is essential to consider when change is desired. We will work together to help you to enhance your understanding and ability to cope with problems and bring about change. My schedule is fairly open and flexible so I am able schedule sessions outside of my viewable schedule. I will be checking my messages a couple of times per day, Sunday through Friday, and will strive to contact you within 24 hours of your messages. Thank you for choosing me and I look forward to working with you.
Stephanie Smith
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC-MHSP
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementCoping with life changes
17 years offering treatment
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Services Provider in Tennessee. I have been providing therapy for over 17 years to children, adolescents, and adults in multiple settings. I have a wide range of experience including substance abuse, parenting problems, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. Together we will determine your goals for therapy and create a plan to reach those goals. I am so proud of you for taking this step towards improving your mental health. I realize that change can be scary, but you don’t have to do it alone. I look forward to walking down this new path with you and am excited to see the positive changes that will occur!
Deanna Williams
Clinician
License Type(s): LICSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefDepression
5 years offering treatment
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience as a social worker and 5 years of experience in counseling. My focus has been working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, and stress related issues. I also have a strong background working with clients with substance use disorders and/or their caregivers/families as well as working with the elderly dealing with change of life issues, health issues, death, dying and grief and caregivers of the elderly. My focus of practice is building a strong rapport and foundation with my client to enable a trust and respect for each other. I believe in a client directed approach allowing my client to focus on what they feel they need to work on in their life. My goal is to be a guide for you to effectively learn needed coping skills utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I look forward to building a therapeutic relationship with you working towards a healthier mental health state.
Dr. Danielle Langford
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficulties
8 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Tennessee & Arkansas with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. 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. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Bethany Sparkman
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression
5 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Tennessee with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & anger management. 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. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Sharmen Rutherford
Clinician
License Type(s): MA, LPC, ICAADC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseEating disordersDepression
16 years offering treatment
Life isn't always easy. At times, things just don't seem right or the way that we would like for them to be. Life can be frustrating, overwhelming, complicated and down-right messy. It is during these difficult seasons that I would like to come alongside you and offer strength, hope and encouragement and to equip you with the tools you need to make a better future for yourself. I am a dually Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama and Tennessee, an Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and am currently pursuing an Eating Disorders Specialist certification. I have 16 years of experience helping clients with addictions, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, self-harm, school pressures and grief. I am a member of the Alabama Alcohol & Drug Abuse Association, International Consortium of Alcohol & Drug Counselors, International Association of Trauma Professionals, and the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals. I look forward to getting to know you and building a therapeutic relationship that will help lead you to your best life!
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Memphis?
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 Memphis that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic 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 Memphis available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Memphis 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, Memphis therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Memphis region and in the state of Tennessee.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Memphis 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 Memphis may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Memphis offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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