Theresa is a psychotherapist and community speaker. Theresa is a licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Tennessee and an approved Mental Health Services Provider.  Theresa is also a National Certified Counselor with a specialization in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy. Theresa’s educational background includes a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Counseling, a Masters Degree in Counseling, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work.  As an advocate for her clients, Theresa is a member of the Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association and the American Mental Health Counselors Association.

Theresa’s vision for counseling is to, “inspire hope that encourages meaningful change.”  Theresa understands that life encompasses many challenges, conflicts, and crisis points which may provoke overwhelming fear, anxiety, depression, stress, and grief.  Theresa believes that confronting life’s stressors with a trained counselor can increase self-awareness and personal growth while promoting solutions toward obtaining emotional and physical well-being.

Theresa uses a holistic approach in counseling that seeks to address relational, spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional health in adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relational conflicts, addiction, and grief.  To facilitate her approach, Theresa maintains a strong commitment to the client to create a safe, confidential environment where the client’s goals can be explored as they journey together.  Because each client’s circumstance is unique, Theresa employs a variety of techniques that can assist the client in reaching their goals: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.

Theresa is available for evening and limited weekend appointments.

To schedule an appointment with Theresa, or to find out more about her therapeutic approach, please call: 615.317.0642