Therapists in Oakland, TN

Hello, starting therapy can be tough and I hope to make the first steps easier if possible. It is my belief that therapy can be a place of emotional refuge and I work hard to let each person know that their best interest comes first. I hope that through understanding and gentle humor, we can find connection and work on the challenges that brought you to seek a therapist. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, a loss, life changes, trauma or some other circumstance, I hope to support and help you through the situation. I have been a therapist for more than 15 years and in that time I have honed a flexible set of therapy skills that I adapt to match your personal life goals. No matter which therapeutic approach I am utilizing, my style is always sincere and wholehearted. I believe in the goodness of all people and that we are all worthy of respect. I do lean toward evidenced-based therapeutic approaches and I am trained in a variety of models/ techniques. If I had to describe my therapeutic style in a few words, I would say that I am an attachment-based therapist with an eclectic therapy style as I draw from such approaches as mindfulness, solution based therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, Hakomi, somatic approaches and EMDR. I look forward to working with you as you take the next step to living the life you want to live!

Patricia Grady Stinnett LMFT Patricia received her Master of Science degree from Lee University in 2016. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of Tennessee. Patricia has experience in working with individuals, couples and families since May of 2016. She is currently specializing in trauma therapy, and has experience in grief, depression, anxiety and adjusting to life. Patricia has additional training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) therapy using as a framework trauma work, and has completed Level 1 Certification as a Complex Trauma Treatment Professional. She is a trained facilitator for Prepare and Enrich Couples Therapy and uses the Gottman Method. Patricia simply enjoys practicing therapy! What one thing would you like help changing today? Patricia

Hello! I wish you well on your counseling journey. I am a licensed psychologist in the Middle Tennessee area and have been in the field of mental health for over 30 years. I see counseling as a partnership where I am a consultant. Everyone gets stuck at times. It can be very helpful to tell our stories to trusted others to work through our concerns. Family and friends can be helpful, and sometimes a trained counselor can offer unbiased, positive support. I often feel like an interviewer asking specific questions in a curious and non-accusing manner. You are the focus of my hour, and I want to learn as much about your story as I can. I also want to know where you want to take your story. Humor, curiosity, self-kindness, creativity and increased self-awareness (mindfulness) help in the process. Clients who do well are willing to entertain different perspectives of themselves and of their situations. New behaviors can be learned with practice. Sometimes what we mainly need to do is accept things we cannot change and let go of constricting beliefs and "rules" for ourselves. Sometimes our daily patterns are disconnected from our feelings and values. I try to help people gain more awareness of their feelings, life dreams and what is truly important to them. I offer systematic ways of exploring these issues and making plans to sort of knit together more coherently one's thoughts and feelings, past and present, and habits and values. We have self-healing capacities within ourselves that I try to facilitate and not get in the way of! I use strategies from cognitive-behavioral-mindfulness therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, narrative therapy and trauma-informed therapy. Exploring our past interpersonal patterns can help us redirect our social behaviors to more satisfying relationships. Sometimes I might act more like a coach to help you spring forward from the present. I love working with ADD/ADHD clients. Dealing with my own ADD, I know intimately the challenges, struggles and even the upsides of ADD! Finding creative, ADD-informed ways to manage our space and time is something I often do with clients. Other frequent issues are depression, anxiety, social anxiety , lack of motivation, self-doubt, communication and relationship issues, sleep and weight, work issues, trauma and loss. I am also comfortable working with the LGBQ+ populations, transgender dysphoria and clients in polyamorous relationships. I look forward to meeting new clients and do not take personally decisions not to return. There are a number of reasons for client choices. Like most relationships, including work colleagues, we look for compatibility. And sometimes we glean things from one-time meetings.

About Me Hello There! Are you ready to Exhale? I am Ekinia Dillard-Cole a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of experience in social services. I have a very diverse client background working with adults, children, and families struggling with depression, anxiety, and grief. I also have expertise with helping clients resolve relationship issues and adapt to various medical diagnoses. My vision for care is to utilize a holistic approach to tap into the skills that you already possess to manifest inner healing. I cannot heal or fix you, but by using researched based therapeutic services, we can collectively develop and implement strategies and goals that give you the autonomy to heal and walk in freedom. To acquire this freedom, it will require your willingness to open-up and address issues and struggles that are sometimes difficult to discuss. If you are willing, I can tailor the services that you need to produce your desired outcomes. My approach is open discussion, and you have the right to discuss, exhale, and let go of anything that you want in a nonjudgmental zone…It’s your world! By utilizing counseling modalities such as, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, I will work toward providing you the essentials you need to create a better you. Don’t wait to exhale, EXHALE with EKINIA. I look forward to supporting you through this journey. Specialties: • Relationship concerns • Stress, Anxiety • Depression • Coaching • Self Esteem • Adjustment Concerns Also experienced in: Anger Management, Abuse, Trauma, Family Conflict, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Establishing Boundaries, Goal Setting, LGBT, Career Difficulties, Control Issues, Coping with Life Changes, Post-traumatic stress, Communication Barriers, Codependency, Mood Disorders, Adjustment Disorders and Addictions. Clinical Approaches: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, Client Centered Therapy. Years of Experience: 19 Services Offered Licensing: LCSW #0000006853 (Expires:2023-09-23)

I am licensed in Tennessee with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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.

I am licensed in Tennessee with over 10 years of professional work experience. Currently, I’m a business owner, with an agency that supports individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities. I have experience in helping clients with coping with grief and loss, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. 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 sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Florida with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & 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. 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.

I am thrilled to work with clients of any age and background, and I especially love getting to work with individuals who no longer want to live with their past defining their present. Let's work together to help you reach your goals and live the life you were created to live! I have extensive training in working through trauma across the lifespan- from childhood abuse or foster and adoptive families, to adult acute trauma, it is an honor to walk with clients through their pain to move from surviving to thriving. *I offer services in both Spanish and English.* You've taken a big leap already by searching for help. Reach out today to continue your journey of healing- you are so worth it! I am licensed in Tennessee with 3 years of professional work experience.

I am licensed in Tennessee with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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!

I am licensed in Tennessee with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, coping with grief, coping with loss, & career difficulties. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.