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Katerina Sorrell

LPC
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11+ years

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Katerina Sorrell, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Katerina has a Master's in Counseling (MC) in Professional Clinical Counseling from Chapman College.

Tennessee
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Approachable
Empowering

As a professional counselor, my passion is helping you individually embrace healing and hope for your life. I pride myself on connecting deeply with all of my clients in order to build trust and create an experience of complete support and healing. My focus is on the wellness of your entire person, not just your “presenting problem".

Available virtually

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Beverly Word

LPC
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8+ years

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Beverly Word, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Beverly has a Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University.

Tennessee
Specialties
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Self Esteem
Stress
Women's Issues
Style
Practical
Candid
Empowering

Feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? Let's work on it together! My goal is to walk with you as you learn to love yourself and your life, set healthy boundaries, and reconnect with your God-given sense of purpose!

Available virtually

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Kelli Oerman

LPC

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Kelli Oerman, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Kelli has a Masters of Arts (MA) in Counseling from Crown College.

Nashville, TN
Specialties
Codependency
Grief
Relationship Issues
Spirituality
Women's Issues
Style
Exploratory
Spiritual
Supportive

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider (LPC/MHSP). I take a compassionate, person-centered approach, helping clients work through anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions. I also welcome clients who wish to incorporate their faith into their healing journey.

Available virtually

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Allysa Hupko

LCSW
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2+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Allysa Hupko, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Allysa has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Wichita State University.

Tennessee
Specialties
Anxiety
Parenting
Spirituality
Stress
Women's Issues
Style
Practical
Candid
Motivational

As a mastered clinical psychotherapist I have 9 years of clinical practice, and 30 years of social service support with individuals, families, organizations, and communities to navigate life through grief, trauma, loss, and life transitions. My approach is direct, warm, supportive, holistic, and structured.

Available virtually

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Elnora Peters

Recognized for high quality patient care

LPC
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2+ years

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Elnora Peters, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Elnora has a Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Freed-Hardeman University.

Memphis, TN
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Style
Practical
Warm
Empowering

I’m a licensed mental health therapist, and I’m on a mission to help you overcome your limiting beliefs and give you the tools you need to minimize any barriers that keep you from enjoying the life that you deserve

Available virtually

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Janet Thacker

LPC
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6+ years

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Janet Thacker, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Janet has a Master's in Counseling (MC) in Mental Health Counseling and Human Development from Lindsey Wilson College.

Tennessee
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Older Adult
Thought Disorders
Style
Outcome-oriented
Warm
Empowering

You may feel overwhelmed by emotions that don't seem to quiet down - anxiety that keeps you on edge, depression that drains your energy or past experiences that continue to surface unexpectedly.

Available virtually

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Samantha Lacheta

Recognized for high quality patient care

LPC
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2+ years

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Samantha Lacheta, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Samantha has a Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University.

Franklin, TN
Specialties
Anxiety
Autism or Asperger's Syndrome
Depression
Relationship Issues
Style
Responsive
Approachable
Motivational

If you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, trouble at school or with friendships, marital issues, divorce, parenting, neurodiversity, or anything preventing you from living a joyful, fulfilled life, let's talk! Therapy is like auto maintenance—if we don't keep up, something major is bound to break eventually.

Available virtually

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Amanda Burns

LPC
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19+ years

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Amanda Burns, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Amanda has a Masters of Arts (MA) from Tennessee Technological University.

Tennessee
Specialties
Anxiety
Child Abuse or Neglect
Depression
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Practical
Candid
Empowering

Navigating through stress and uncertainty can be difficult under the best of circumstances. Sometimes we need extra support and understanding to adjust and feel more secure. Having the tools to manage stress and emotions are essential to live a more comfortable more fulfilling life.

Available virtually

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Nadia Bhatti

LCSW
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3+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Nadia Bhatti, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

All Rula providers are licensed and hold a master’s or doctorate degree required for practice.

Tennessee
Specialties
ADHD
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Racial Identity
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Attuned
Collaborative

You don’t have to arrive in therapy with everything figured out. Sometimes clarity is what we build together. As a woman of color, I value creating a space where your identity, culture, relationships, and lived experiences. Therapy with me is a real conversation: warm, honest, curious, and grounded in helping you understand yourself more deeply.

Available virtually

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Ronnie Horns

LPC
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3+ years

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Ronnie Horns, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Ronnie has a Masters of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lipscomb University.

Tennessee
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Stress
Style
Exploratory
Warm
Affirming

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of Angels Den Counseling & Consulting, LLC. I help individuals and families navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions through a compassionate, client-centered approach. My goal is to create a safe space where healing, growth, and self-discovery can truly begin.

Available virtually

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Kristi Gilliam

Recognized for high quality patient care

LCSW
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2+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Kristi Gilliam, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Kristi has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Tennessee.

Tennessee
Specialties
ADHD
Aging
Anxiety
Depression
Panic Attacks
Style
Exploratory
Approachable
Collaborative

I utilize multiple modalities to provide coping skills to manage ADHD, intrusive negative thoughts, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, vocational stress, and relationship challenges.

Available virtually

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Michael Valdes

LCSW
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13+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Michael Valdes, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Michael has a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) in Clinical Social Work from University of Tennessee.

Tennessee
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Relationship Issues
Stress
Style
Exploratory
Spiritual
Affirming

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My therapeutic techniques include applying cognitive, humanistic, and experiential approaches to dealing with complex personal and psychological issues.

Available virtually

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Jordan Bradden

LPC
•
7+ years

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Jordan Bradden, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Jordan has a Masters of Education (MED) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Tennessee.

Knoxville, TN
Specialties
Anxiety
Borderline Personality
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Style
Responsive
Warm
Collaborative

I work with adults navigating trauma and personality disorders. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard and supported as we work together toward meaningful change.

Available virtually

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Austin Murray

Recognized for high quality patient care

LMFT
•
6+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Austin Murray, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Austin has a Master of Science (MS) from Lee University.

Nashville, TN
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship Issues
Stress
jobStress
Style
Practical
Candid
Motivational

I'm enthusiastic about helping clients find positive change. I work with individuals, couples, and families from multiple backgrounds, discovering what clicks with each person. I use creative techniques to help clients feel comfortable and confident, incorporating their interests and passions into therapy.

Available virtually

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Trista Sorenson

LPC
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10+ years

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Trista Sorenson, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Trista has a Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State College.

Tennessee
Specialties
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Candid
Curious

I provide individual therapy to adults from many different backgrounds. I work mostly with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and self-confidence, lack of purpose and meaning in life, relationship issues, and trauma.

Available virtually

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Tommy South

Recognized for high quality patient care

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Tommy South, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Tommy has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from East Tennessee State University.

Tennessee
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Panic Attacks
Stress
Style
Outcome-oriented
Attuned
Collaborative

I provide collaborative, results-driven therapy focused on helping you create real, lasting change. My approach is practical, adaptable, and tailored to your goals so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Available virtually

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Claire Belcher

LPC
•
7+ years

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Claire Belcher, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Claire has a Master's in Counseling (MC) from Trevecca Nazarene College.

Tennessee
Specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Autism or Asperger's Syndrome
Depression
Grief
Style
Directive
Gentle
Motivational

It can take much consideration before scheduling time to speak with a counselor, and I am here to make this process meaningful for you. I help individuals navigate through trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and addiction. Additionally, I work with ASD individuals who need support with self-advocacy, communication, and emotional regulation.

Available virtually

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Janelle Gallardo

LMFT
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10+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Janelle Gallardo, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Janelle has a Master of Science (MS) in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from Ashford University.

Tennessee
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Style
Exploratory
Attuned
Affirming

I help adults navigating mental and emotional challenges with an approach tailored to your specific needs. Whether you're facing difficult transitions or seeking support through challenging times, I'm here to walk alongside you.

Available virtually

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Kelly Cowan

Recognized for high quality patient care

LPC
•
6+ years

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Kelly Cowan, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Kelly has a Master in Counseling (MC) from Arizona State University.

Tennessee
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
LGBTQIA+
Substance Use
Transgender Issues
Style
Exploratory
Approachable
Curious

I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. I love helping people feel comfortable within themselves and to move toward the life they desire. Together, we will uncover the things that are blocking you from moving forward. I enjoy laughter and incorporate it into sessions.

Available virtually

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John Slate

Recognized for high quality patient care

LPC
•
9+ years

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like John Slate, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

John has a Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Clinical Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene College.

Madison, TN
Specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Chronic Illness
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Attuned
Collaborative

Life hasn't always been easy for me, but it was never too late to make serious changes and become more of the person I wanted to be. If life has been difficult for you, I understand that every person is unique, has a story, deserves to be listened to, and can change. You are more than you feel like you are.

Available virtually

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Darlene Wooten

Many new patients continue care with this provider

LMFT
•
33+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Darlene Wooten, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Darlene has a Masters of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology from Loyola Marymount University and a Doctor of Education (EDD) in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University.

Tennessee
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Stress
Style
Exploratory
Gentle
Motivational

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and Tennessee for 33 years. I provide statewide therapy for California clients via telehealth, making mental health care accessible and convenient. My practice focuses on helping individuals and couples navigate life transitions, emotional challenges, and relationship concerns.

Available virtually

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Leanna Baldner

Recognized for high quality patient care

LPC
•
4+ years

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Leanna Baldner, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Leanna has a Master in Counseling (MC) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Memphis.

Tennessee
Specialties
Anxiety
Codependency
Relationship Issues
Spirituality
Sports Performance
Style
Insightful
Attuned
Curious

If you are struggling in relationships or life is not going the way you hoped, I am here to help. I partner with you to deepen the connection you have to yourself, others, and the world around you. Together, we will explore your story and use the insights gained to transform how you interact in and relate to the world around you.

Available virtually

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Tori Alarcon

LPC
•
1+ years

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Tori Alarcon, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Tori has a Masters of Education (MED) in Counseling from La State University& Agricultural & Mechanical College.

Tennessee
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Self Esteem
Style
Insightful
Attuned
Collaborative

Sometimes quiet pressure builds and it can feel hard to make sense of what’s going on. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-MHSP) supporting anxiety, depression, emotional distress, and life transitions, with a focus on perinatal mental health, including pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.

Available virtually

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Jonathan Adair

LPC
•
2+ years

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Jonathan Adair, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Jonathan has a Master of Science (MS) in Counseling Psychology from Tennessee State University.

Nashville, TN
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Stress
Style
Outcome-oriented
Attuned
Empowering

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who provides compassionate, practical therapy tailored to your needs. Using CBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, I help adults, couples, and families navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, trauma, and major life changes.

Available virtually

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Madilynn Bains

Recognized for high quality patient care

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Madilynn Bains, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Madilynn has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Arizona State University.

Murfreesboro, TN
Specialties
Anxiety
Grief
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Style
Insightful
Candid
Supportive

Are you feeling stressed, alone, lost, or overwhelmed? I’m here to help you navigate these experiences with clarity and compassion. This is your safe space to land. I believe healing happens within safe, connected relationships so I strive to ensure you feel supported and empowered in our work together. Your story matters.

Available virtually

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