There's nothing like living in a small town with historic charm and friendly people like that of Ripley. Life in this quaint Tennessee town is full of highlights. And for most people, there are some occasional low lights, too. But, for those struggling with mental wellness issues, there are far more lows than there are highs.

If you're one of the millions of Americans who is struggling to cope with issues such as mental illness, loss, trauma, toxic relationships, depression, anxiety, addiction, or anything in between, please don't hesitate to reach out to a Ripley-area mental health professional today to get the support you need.

Psychologist Jamie Brandmair providing different types of therapy in Ripley

Jamie Brandmair

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW,TFCBT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
15 years offering treatment

Welcome to BetterHelp! I am a licensed therapist with over twelve years of experience in individual, family, and group therapy. I am passionate about supporting others in their journey to find inner peace and balance. Mental health often creates barriers to the ability to have healthy relationships, motivation to utilize healthy coping skills, and to find joy in daily life. I am currently licensed in Tennessee as a LCSW (#6086) and am a nationally certified TFCBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist) nationwide. I have experience in working with individuals, families and adolescents on a variety of life issues such as; depression, anxiety, mood, anger, family conflict, relationships, and trauma. I have training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), and Play Therapy. My treatment style is rooted in a client or family centered psycho-dynamic approach. I have provided services in outpatient, inpatient, school based, detention, and in-home settings. I am a survivor of childhood trauma. Being a survivor has given me the belief that there is always hope and that nothing in life is final, but ever changing with possibilities. If you are seeking to go on a journey to heal, achieve mental health wellness, then you have to look no farther. You will find connection that is based in empathy. We all need someone to reach out to and who can say, "Me too".

Psychologist Tia Jackson providing different types of therapy in Ripley

Tia Jackson

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW,MBA
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
27 years offering treatment

Greetings, my name is Tia Kyles Jackson and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience working with children, youth and adults to help them deal with difficult, life changing events and mental health issues. I am dedicated to providing professional services that will improve the mental and emotional health and well being of individuals, by providing a boost in self-esteem, additional coping skills, or just another perspective on life. I promise to listen to you and use your life experiences to promote growth and development. I received my Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from Southern University, my Master's of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from the University of Tennessee, and my Master's of Business Administration with a concentration in health care management from the University of Phoenix. I am currently licensed in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. Over the last 25 years I have provided individual, group and family therapy in various settings. In my practice I not only listen with my ears, but I believe empathic listening comes from the heart.

Psychologist Thomas Clapp providing different types of therapy in Ripley

Thomas Clapp

Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT,MSC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoaching
5 years offering treatment

I am here for you. My number one goal is to provide top quality care that is efficient and helpful. As a client you can expect to see great customer service, care, quality and confidentiality. I know how to help you and growing up in East Tennessee I know the area in which we live and the hardships and joys that come with that. Give me a call or email and lets work together to find that better you! I have worked in the field of experiential learning and counseling for 12 years. Using multiple approaches to counseling, I utilizes cognitive behavior therapy, reality therapy/choice theory, and solution focus therapy to meet your needs. Utilizing both traditional counseling, as well as an experiential learning option, I can provide a holistic experience for healing, comfort, and growth.

Psychologist Jennifer Galyon providing different types of therapy in Ripley

Jennifer Galyon

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC-MHSP
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem
9 years offering treatment

I am a licensed professional counselor in Tennessee working as a mental health therapist. I have had experience in therapy with individuals, couples, family, and children. My education is a Masters in Professional Counseling. I have also supervised other therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, substance abuse issues, domestic violence, and personality disorders. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My therapy style is empathetic and interactive. I believe in treating others with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. 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 Dr. Heide Schlack providing different types of therapy in Ripley

Dr. Heide Schlack

Clinician
License Type(s): PhD
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD
25 years offering treatment

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.

Psychologist Caitlin Merritt providing different types of therapy in Ripley

Caitlin Merritt

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC-MHSP,M.Ed.,NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment

Hi! I'm Caitlin - thank you for visiting my page and considering me to help you in achieving your best life! I am Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) in the state of Tennessee with over 4 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and have undergone extensive training in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, most commonly issues pertaining to: depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting problems, career challenges, ADHD, and trauma. My therapy style is solution-focused and interactive. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic and integrative approaches based on your specific needs. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific goals. 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 in whatever way I can. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Stephanie Dixon providing different types of therapy in Ripley

Stephanie Dixon

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW,LCAS-A
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteem
5 years offering treatment

Has the COVID-19 create anxieties or other mental health challenges for you? Do you need a safe place to share your thoughts and feelings? I am a licensed clinician, who would love to be able to meet 1:1 with you to address your mental health needs. I truly believe in shared decision-making approach to therapy. I approach therapy from a collaborative approach, building relationships, and using evidence-based practice. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Work as well as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. I’ve been working in behavioral health since 2003. I have experience in providing individual, group, and family counseling. I have been trained in CBT Therapy, ACT Therapy, DBT Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focus therapy, harm reduction model, Gestalt therapy, and other evidence-based model. Preference: I prefer to work with adults ages 19 and above. I help people with dealing with all types of transitioning, life stressors brought on by relocating, career changes, new mothers, balancing work and life, relationships building, grief and loss, and setting boundaries.

Psychologist David Tyler providing different types of therapy in Ripley

David Tyler

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression
10 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Tennessee and Missouri with over 10 years of professional counseling experience. My focus is centered on helping clients deal more effectively with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and career challenges. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. My approach to helping people focuses on identifying the strengths that you possess, and using them to help overcome the obstacles you are facing. Most people who know me well would describe me as compassionate, optimistic while staying well-grounded in reality, relaxed, open-minded, and very curious. 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.

Psychologist Brigette DaBiere providing different types of therapy in Ripley

Brigette DaBiere

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression
25 years offering treatment

I am a licensed clinical social worker, currently licensed in the states of Florida and Tennessee. I have over 15 years of experience working with a wide variety of clients with a varying concerns and needs. I have worked with clients affected by depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and psychotic disorders. I have also worked with clients dealing with substance abuse problems, trauma issues, anger issues, relationships issues, legal problems, parenting concerns, and first responders. I have a strong background in crisis management. I am understanding, empathetic, and positive. I treat my clients with respect and compassion. My treatment approach combines client centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, solution focused techniques and a humanistic approach. I am not here to judge or label you, but only to help you move forward, support you, and help you to meet your treatment goals and needs. I commend you for taking this step toward empowerment and change. I look forward to helping you on your journey.

Psychologist Vincent Key providing different types of therapy in Ripley

Vincent Key

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression
5 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Tennessee with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, & bipolar disorder. I also have experience working with 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.

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Types of therapists available to clients in Ripley

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 Ripley 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 Ripley available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Ripley 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, Ripley therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Ripley 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 Ripley 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 Ripley may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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