Carla Jackson, LCSW — Therapist in Tennessee

Hi there, I'm Carla!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Tennessee and Virginia. I have been in practice for over 10 years, working in various specialties including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, eating disorders, compulsive/impulsive behavior, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

My focus

I work primarily with adults from all cultural, gender, religious, and professional backgrounds who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, eating disorders, and mood disorders.

My approach

I use CBT, DBT, CPT, mindfulness, and trauma-focused work to meet you where you are and keep moving forward. Building a strong relationship is essential, so I focus on your needs with a realistic approach that fits seamlessly into your life. Sustainable change and constructive feedback are at the heart of our work together.

My communication style

I work in a setting that's safe, private, and confidential. While I'm structured in session, I'm down-to-earth and laid back. My priority is making sure you feel safe, secure, and able to trust me completely.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've always wanted to help others, and my own experiences with disordered eating, addiction, insomnia, grief, and anxiety have shown me that therapy truly works when you're comfortable and genuine. Drawing on both my personal recovery and professional perspective fuels my passion as a therapist.

My goals for you

I meet you where you're at and listen intently. Together, we work on active and realistic goal setting that moves you toward the life you want.

Our first session

During our first session, I gather background information and clarify why you're seeking counseling and what your goals are. I share information about myself, my experience, and my practice. My biggest focus is building a genuine therapeutic rapport between us.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Behavioral Activation

Brainspotting

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Motivational Interviewing

Psychoanalytic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 9 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

Educators

Immune-Disorders

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

United Medical Resources (UMR)
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

+ 38 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from University of Tennessee.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Carla Jackson