Career Counseling Therapists in Arlington, TN
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It is my job to assist you in playing your hand in the best way possible.
Greetings! My name is Logan, and it is a pleasure for me to assist you along your therapeutic journey. As a compassionate and dedicated therapist, I specialize in providing a safe and supportive space for individuals seeking to navigate life's challenges and cultivate personal growth. With a client-centered approach, I tailor my therapeutic techniques to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking self-exploration, I am here to offer guidance, encouragement, and practical tools to help you thrive. Let’s get it!
It is my job to assist you in playing your hand in the best way possible.
Greetings! My name is Logan, and it is a pleasure for me to assist you along your therapeutic journey. As a compassionate and dedicated therapist, I specialize in providing a safe and supportive space for individuals seeking to navigate life's challenges and cultivate personal growth. With a client-centered approach, I tailor my therapeutic techniques to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking self-exploration, I am here to offer guidance, encouragement, and practical tools to help you thrive. Let’s get it!
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Light Bulb Counseling & Consulting: Janee' Winbush
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, TN 38002 (Online Only)
It takes courage to own your story and narrate it for the very first time. I enjoy helping clients make sense of their life stories. Let's discover how those narratives drive your current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We can collaboratively work to create new meanings for those old stories using components of cognitive-behavioral, timeline, attachment based, and narrative therapies. I am also trained in Level One Gottman therapy for marriage and couples' issues. I am here to support and empower you as you take those first steps towards change.
It takes courage to own your story and narrate it for the very first time. I enjoy helping clients make sense of their life stories. Let's discover how those narratives drive your current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We can collaboratively work to create new meanings for those old stories using components of cognitive-behavioral, timeline, attachment based, and narrative therapies. I am also trained in Level One Gottman therapy for marriage and couples' issues. I am here to support and empower you as you take those first steps towards change.
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I'm passionate about working with individuals to navigate life's stressors and develop new mindsets that better align with their goals and that enable them to increase their overall wellbeing and quality of life. Seeking counseling can be scary, and often, people have been considering counseling for a while before taking the first step. My goal is to create a safe, accepting environment that encourages clients to be their authentic selves. I'm honored to walk this journey with you!
I'm passionate about working with individuals to navigate life's stressors and develop new mindsets that better align with their goals and that enable them to increase their overall wellbeing and quality of life. Seeking counseling can be scary, and often, people have been considering counseling for a while before taking the first step. My goal is to create a safe, accepting environment that encourages clients to be their authentic selves. I'm honored to walk this journey with you!
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Common reasons people seek my help experience persistent sadness, worry, and fear which handicap their social and personal functioning. Ideally, I help people manage conflicts within their family structure, but often a person's family is not a source of support. I pay careful attention to ensuring people clinch ideal lifespan development milestones. My community also suffers from chronic stress at work and school. I can help adults, but also children and adolescents who traverse bullying and educational problems. My approach focuses on building healthy self-esteem when people lack confidence and promote their self-worth.
Common reasons people seek my help experience persistent sadness, worry, and fear which handicap their social and personal functioning. Ideally, I help people manage conflicts within their family structure, but often a person's family is not a source of support. I pay careful attention to ensuring people clinch ideal lifespan development milestones. My community also suffers from chronic stress at work and school. I can help adults, but also children and adolescents who traverse bullying and educational problems. My approach focuses on building healthy self-esteem when people lack confidence and promote their self-worth.
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Sharehan Ayesh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, LPCC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arlington, TN 38002 (Online Only)
I work well with clients whom are seeking to improve their quality of life. If there’s ever a moment where one maybe feeling a void, emptiness inside of them I assist and facilitate clients through rediscovery of self. The concept of being fully aware of oneself and how you see the world is crucial to identifying and upholding your personal values and standards. It’s when we neglect our standards of living do we find conflict or that internal battle. Most of the time this happens when a life stressor occurs. My ideal client is one whom is ready to move from victim to survivor.
I work well with clients whom are seeking to improve their quality of life. If there’s ever a moment where one maybe feeling a void, emptiness inside of them I assist and facilitate clients through rediscovery of self. The concept of being fully aware of oneself and how you see the world is crucial to identifying and upholding your personal values and standards. It’s when we neglect our standards of living do we find conflict or that internal battle. Most of the time this happens when a life stressor occurs. My ideal client is one whom is ready to move from victim to survivor.
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Latrina D Stewart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38016
I have specialized experience in processing traumatic experiences; using strength-based, solution-focused counseling, motivational interviewing, career and education planning, and life coaching.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself, family and friends; the world? Has your story become lost in the loudness of “getting it done”? Is it hard for you to make sense of it all? If this is you, I may be able to help. My goal is to walk with you as you reconnect to your world. We can do this by teaching you skills to restore your voice and build authentic relationships. I am passionate about social issues and approach counseling from a place of authentic, honest connection. I believe there are many threats in society, meant to traumatize and fracture us. My goal is to help you overcome adversity and achieve wholeness.
I have specialized experience in processing traumatic experiences; using strength-based, solution-focused counseling, motivational interviewing, career and education planning, and life coaching.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself, family and friends; the world? Has your story become lost in the loudness of “getting it done”? Is it hard for you to make sense of it all? If this is you, I may be able to help. My goal is to walk with you as you reconnect to your world. We can do this by teaching you skills to restore your voice and build authentic relationships. I am passionate about social issues and approach counseling from a place of authentic, honest connection. I believe there are many threats in society, meant to traumatize and fracture us. My goal is to help you overcome adversity and achieve wholeness.
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Pam Madison Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38016
As a former athlete and coach, I have worked with performance struggles, burnout, and loss of love for a sport/passion/career.
Brene' Brown once wrote "The magic is in the mess". Owning your story is one of the most challenging, yet courageous adventures that we live. You don't have to do it alone. My goals are centered around helping you improve your resiliency, acceptance/contentment with life, reconcile loss/grief, and improve the overall balance of mind/body/spirit needed to enjoy life. Utilizing mindfulness and other techniques, we'll explore ways to improve the way you respond to life's challenges. My approach is holistic and person-centered while providing you the support needed to grow.
As a former athlete and coach, I have worked with performance struggles, burnout, and loss of love for a sport/passion/career.
Brene' Brown once wrote "The magic is in the mess". Owning your story is one of the most challenging, yet courageous adventures that we live. You don't have to do it alone. My goals are centered around helping you improve your resiliency, acceptance/contentment with life, reconcile loss/grief, and improve the overall balance of mind/body/spirit needed to enjoy life. Utilizing mindfulness and other techniques, we'll explore ways to improve the way you respond to life's challenges. My approach is holistic and person-centered while providing you the support needed to grow.
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Jacquelyn “Jackie” Taylor-Mays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-SWCM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38135 (Online Only)
Also, career focus goals and supervision for upcoming therapists seeking licensure in the State of Tennessee in Social Work.
Memphis, Tennessee online therapist. I am licensed and practice in the State of Tennessee and founder of Taylor-Mays Counseling & Support, Inc; “Therapy Bandwidth” with 20+ years of professional work experience. I am nonjudgmental and focused on helping an individual go through the process to accomplish goals. I help with coping skills, anger management, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, motivation and confidence. Career issues and job stress as well as professional development are areas of expertise. Let me help you with your goals and therapeutic journey. Check out www.therapybandwidth.com.
Also, career focus goals and supervision for upcoming therapists seeking licensure in the State of Tennessee in Social Work.
Memphis, Tennessee online therapist. I am licensed and practice in the State of Tennessee and founder of Taylor-Mays Counseling & Support, Inc; “Therapy Bandwidth” with 20+ years of professional work experience. I am nonjudgmental and focused on helping an individual go through the process to accomplish goals. I help with coping skills, anger management, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, motivation and confidence. Career issues and job stress as well as professional development are areas of expertise. Let me help you with your goals and therapeutic journey. Check out www.therapybandwidth.com.
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Joy Hutchinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP, NCC, EMT-P
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38018 (Online Only)
Helping people heal their minds and bodies. Specializing in working with first responders and high-stress career professionals, I provide personalized trauma-informed care and crisis intervention. 10+ years of paramedic experience, ready to help you find balance and peace. I believe that healing occurs when the whole person—body, mind, and emotions, are considered.
Helping people heal their minds and bodies. Specializing in working with first responders and high-stress career professionals, I provide personalized trauma-informed care and crisis intervention. 10+ years of paramedic experience, ready to help you find balance and peace. I believe that healing occurs when the whole person—body, mind, and emotions, are considered.
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The Self-care Experience, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bartlett, TN 38134
The Self-care Experience provides dedicated counseling and coaching services for healing generational and relational trauma. Maybe you are considered to be the strong one who looks out for everyone else with little to no energy to give yourself. You might feel anxious and worried about your future, overwhelmed with pressure to be perfect, struggling to please others and afraid to go against the grain & finally put yourself first for a change. You desire to find balance & develop healthy boundaries in your life, relationships & career. You can have it all but you must take care of yourself in the process & I am here to help you!
The Self-care Experience provides dedicated counseling and coaching services for healing generational and relational trauma. Maybe you are considered to be the strong one who looks out for everyone else with little to no energy to give yourself. You might feel anxious and worried about your future, overwhelmed with pressure to be perfect, struggling to please others and afraid to go against the grain & finally put yourself first for a change. You desire to find balance & develop healthy boundaries in your life, relationships & career. You can have it all but you must take care of yourself in the process & I am here to help you!
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Khelsea Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, Mhc, LPC
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 38134 (Online Only)
Whether you are facing moments of transition, like a move to the city, job loss, or breakup I am here to help.
New to therapy or seeking to start again? With over 10 years in counseling services I can help you start your journey today. There is a safe space for you here, whether your narrative is searching for personal growth, or insight into life circumstances, having a safe environment that is reflective and guided by professional support helps you regain control. As a licensed clinician my goal is to help you understand negative feelings, repressed emotions, and resolve internal psychological conflicts...
Whether you are facing moments of transition, like a move to the city, job loss, or breakup I am here to help.
New to therapy or seeking to start again? With over 10 years in counseling services I can help you start your journey today. There is a safe space for you here, whether your narrative is searching for personal growth, or insight into life circumstances, having a safe environment that is reflective and guided by professional support helps you regain control. As a licensed clinician my goal is to help you understand negative feelings, repressed emotions, and resolve internal psychological conflicts...
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LaTraci Aldridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38018
My mission is to empower clients with knowledge about themselves and their strengths. Furthermore, I will work clients to help them identify their truth as it relates to their lives. I seek to help clients pull from within themselves the strength needed to persevere and overcome daily life obstacles and struggles. I hope to have clients find their own strength to work through their issues. I aspire for clients to celebrate the small wins and use that to push them to greater gains.
My mission is to empower clients with knowledge about themselves and their strengths. Furthermore, I will work clients to help them identify their truth as it relates to their lives. I seek to help clients pull from within themselves the strength needed to persevere and overcome daily life obstacles and struggles. I hope to have clients find their own strength to work through their issues. I aspire for clients to celebrate the small wins and use that to push them to greater gains.
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Katie Black
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bartlett, TN 38134 (Online Only)
I am a fully licensed professional counselor with 7 years of therapy experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate their personal journeys. I see patients aged 8 and up with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, mood disorders, OCD, and struggling with their walk in faith. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to understand your unique challenges and develop personalized strategies for overcoming them. I am accepting new patients via virtual/telehealth services through a HIPAA-compliant video conference.
I am a fully licensed professional counselor with 7 years of therapy experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate their personal journeys. I see patients aged 8 and up with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, mood disorders, OCD, and struggling with their walk in faith. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to understand your unique challenges and develop personalized strategies for overcoming them. I am accepting new patients via virtual/telehealth services through a HIPAA-compliant video conference.
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Karla Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38016 (Online Only)
Are you an adult in transition? Are you experiencing work challenges? Are you having issues with interpersonal relationships? If yes, I'm the Therapist for you. I can help you be more assertive, improve your self-esteem and confidence, and develop coping skills to help you navigate life better. I am a Licensed Therapist with over 20 years of experience. I became a Therapist because I enjoy helping people find solutions to life's problems. Therapy is collaborative so I listen to the issues you want to address and we develop your treatment together. Clients describe me as patient and compassionate.
Are you an adult in transition? Are you experiencing work challenges? Are you having issues with interpersonal relationships? If yes, I'm the Therapist for you. I can help you be more assertive, improve your self-esteem and confidence, and develop coping skills to help you navigate life better. I am a Licensed Therapist with over 20 years of experience. I became a Therapist because I enjoy helping people find solutions to life's problems. Therapy is collaborative so I listen to the issues you want to address and we develop your treatment together. Clients describe me as patient and compassionate.
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Dora B Montague
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Bartlett, TN 38135
Are you feeling lonely, hopeless and empty? Do you have relationship problems or marriage difficulties? Do you feel that no one cares or understands you? You may have tried many different approaches but nothing have worked. I am here to assist you to find happiness in your life again.
Are you feeling lonely, hopeless and empty? Do you have relationship problems or marriage difficulties? Do you feel that no one cares or understands you? You may have tried many different approaches but nothing have worked. I am here to assist you to find happiness in your life again.
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Ferren Family Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bartlett, TN 38133
Everyone experiences feelings of anxiety, stress, sadness, and other feelings that are difficult from time to time. When emotional or behavioral problems are disrupting your life, it may be time to reach out for help. At FFC, we offer Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Telehealth, Consultation, and Community Education as means to help our community "Learn. Heal. Thrive."
Everyone experiences feelings of anxiety, stress, sadness, and other feelings that are difficult from time to time. When emotional or behavioral problems are disrupting your life, it may be time to reach out for help. At FFC, we offer Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Telehealth, Consultation, and Community Education as means to help our community "Learn. Heal. Thrive."
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A Balanced Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cordova, TN 38016 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you having thoughts and feelings that just don’t make sense? Do you ever feel really upset and can’t figure out why? Does it seem like finding happiness is harder for you than for others? You’re definitely not alone in this. At A Balanced Therapy, we’re all about helping you feel better. We listen, really listen, to what you’re going through and help you see things in a new way. We’ll work together to help you find your happy place, even when it seems really hard to get there. Your journey to feeling good about life starts with just one step. Your journey to joy starts with a single, brave step. Let’s take that step together.
Are you having thoughts and feelings that just don’t make sense? Do you ever feel really upset and can’t figure out why? Does it seem like finding happiness is harder for you than for others? You’re definitely not alone in this. At A Balanced Therapy, we’re all about helping you feel better. We listen, really listen, to what you’re going through and help you see things in a new way. We’ll work together to help you find your happy place, even when it seems really hard to get there. Your journey to feeling good about life starts with just one step. Your journey to joy starts with a single, brave step. Let’s take that step together.
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Paul M Dunaway
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP, CCMHC, CRC
Verified Verified
Cordova, TN 38018
Change can be a difficult thing to accomplish on your own when the methods you have tried in the past have been unsuccessful. Sometimes it requires someone asking the hard questions that you have avoided or the questions you didn't know to ask yourself. If you are looking to make positive changes in your life then it may be time to enlist the help of a licensed counselor.
Change can be a difficult thing to accomplish on your own when the methods you have tried in the past have been unsuccessful. Sometimes it requires someone asking the hard questions that you have avoided or the questions you didn't know to ask yourself. If you are looking to make positive changes in your life then it may be time to enlist the help of a licensed counselor.
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Have stressful life events left you feeling tired, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have you tried to make changes, but nothing seems to work? We all experience stress in our lives, but sometimes it can be too much for one person to take on. Yet seeking out therapy and choosing a therapist can seem just as scary or daunting. My name is Jennifer and I have a masters degree in mental health counseling. My goal is to create a safe environment for clients to make sense of what is happening in their life. I will also work to provide you with tools to help cope with life's hardships.
Have stressful life events left you feeling tired, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have you tried to make changes, but nothing seems to work? We all experience stress in our lives, but sometimes it can be too much for one person to take on. Yet seeking out therapy and choosing a therapist can seem just as scary or daunting. My name is Jennifer and I have a masters degree in mental health counseling. My goal is to create a safe environment for clients to make sense of what is happening in their life. I will also work to provide you with tools to help cope with life's hardships.
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Shakira S Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bartlett, TN 38133 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Connecting with a therapist is one of be biggest struggles when seeking counseling. I come with more than 15 years of experience working with families, couples/relationships, and individuals.
Connecting with a therapist is one of be biggest struggles when seeking counseling. I come with more than 15 years of experience working with families, couples/relationships, and individuals.
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How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.