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Top therapists in Franklin, TN accepting new patients

Find mental health support in Franklin with 1,119 licensed providers across Cool Springs, Downtown Franklin, and surrounding neighborhoods. Headway connects you with providers for talk therapy and medication management, with many accepting insurance to help reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

Dr. SaKarsha Sanchez-Hunter

Dr. SaKarsha Sanchez-Hunter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Clarksville, TN


“When working with Dr. Sanchez-Hunter, clients can expect a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment that encourages openness and honesty.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Pafford

Mark Pafford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Smithville, TN


My name is Mark and I have come to this introduction today with the benefit of a professional background which includes: 2 Masters degrees in Counseling and Divinity; TN licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider; United Methodist and Multi-Faith Chaplain; Certifications in Dialectical Behavior and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy modalities; Grief and Bereavement Certifications; 5 yrs of Private Practice in Counseling; 3 yrs in Community MH clinic as a Licensed Professional Counselor

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meoshea Moss

Meoshea Moss

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach to therapy is supportive, practical, and collaborative. I incorporate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, coping-skills development, and trauma-informed care while...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Katherine Peatross

Katherine Peatross

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I have worked as a therapist for over 30 years. I enjoy talking with people of all ages and am conformable working on most issues.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Family issues, Infertility, Physical health issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Erica Petree

Erica Petree

Therapist

Virtual • Johnson City, TN


“I believe in providing the educational component of therapy, to understand the "why" and link it with the "behavior".”
Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Walraven

Michelle Walraven

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I meet clients where they are. The environment is open and accepting - clients find it easy to be relaxed and open.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Karen Kearby

Karen Kearby

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am interactive, engaged, and provide unconditional positive regard to create a safe environment for expression and exploration.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Amanda Nappi

Amanda Nappi

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I have experience working with both adults and children on various challenges, including: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting, and more!

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lauren Hudson

Lauren Hudson

Therapist

Virtual • Memphis, TN


“I want to help you become the best version of you! I would love to help you unlock what is already there!”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Denise Houser

Dr. Denise Houser

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


Are you tired of carrying things that are just too heavy for you to carry alone anymore? As a licensed professional counselor, I can help you carry that load. In my 12 years as a counselor, I've worked with families, children, adolescents, and adults of all ages in homes, outpatient offices, and online. I have a Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision, and have taught in graduate counseling programs, but my first love is working directly with individuals who are dealing with the effects of trauma, grief, burnout, or anxiety. I am a Christian and would be happy to incorporate your spiritual beliefs, whether Christian or not, into our work together, if desired.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mary Lynn Millsaps

Mary Lynn Millsaps

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Those who experience therapy with me often report feeling seen, heard, and empowered to take action toward healing.”
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amy Edwards

Amy Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Together, we'll look at how your current thoughts and habits might be holding you back, and then build a practical, step-by-step game plan to help you reach the specific goals you care about most.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amber Moyo

Amber Moyo

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My goal is to create a collaborative, non-judgmental environment where you feel heard, understood, and supported as we work together to help you overcome your obstacles and achieve lasting change.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jared Arthur

Jared Arthur

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I've got specialized training in anxiety counseling and Trauma, as well as extensive experience in working with LGBTQA+ individuals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Payton Keith

Payton Keith

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


Working on yourself is the most important work you will ever do. I believe we are all in this life together, and we all need a little help sometimes. I want to be the person who helps you. We will discover, together, what goals are most important to you, we will then work on building the tools to help you change your life. It may not be easy at times, but that is why I'm here to guide you. I've got your back. We will do this by working on possible traumas, anxieties, or other road blocks that need to be examined and broken through. I'm here to help adults of all ages and gender, as well as couples to make the most of their life.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karis Ward

Karis Ward

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is warm, empathetic, and empowering. I want you to feel safe being yourself and comfortable sharing what matters to you.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Daniel Simpkins

Daniel Simpkins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monterey, TN


“My philosophy is that our thoughts control our feelings and our feelings control our actions. When we can change our thinking to be more adaptive, we can become the best versions of ourselves.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Parks

Elizabeth Parks

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I provide a strength-based, trauma-informed approach in treatment and look forward to hearing from you so that you can get back to enjoying the life you were created to enjoy.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Desarei Hoss

Desarei Hoss

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I take an affirming, collaborative approach to foster a healthy therapeutic relationship based on trust and security.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Saja Mboge

Dr. Saja Mboge

Therapist

Virtual • Cordova, TN


“My approach centers on creating a warm, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change at their own pace.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Hopper

Melissa Hopper

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 19 years of experience working with children, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Paul Highfill

Paul Highfill

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I have learned that sitting in the "stuckness" with clients is the best way to find the freedom to do something different.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Moriah Fitzpatrick

Moriah Fitzpatrick

Therapist

Virtual • Knoxville, TN


“My therapeutic approach integrates a variety of evidence-informed modalities, offering a more dynamic and engaging alternative to traditional talk therapy.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Susan Bell

Susan Bell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Memphis, TN


“My style is warm, steady, and supportive, with a focus on helping you explore what's getting in the way, heal past hurts, and develop practical tools for long‐term well‐being and growth.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wes Murphy

Wes Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I've personally been through and still manage a good number of the things on that list, so I'm not guessing at what it feels like.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brent Metcalf

Brent Metcalf

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kingsport, TN


“It's important to me to provide a non-judgemental space where you can be yourself and focus on setting goals and working on reaching them together.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Tammy Ricker

Dr. Tammy Ricker

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“As a Veteran and someone who comes from a military family, I have a deep personal and professional understanding of military culture and the unique challenges it brings.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Butler

Courtney Butler

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


My name is Courtney, and I am a Master's prepared Social Worker that provides telehealth services to individuals living in North Carolina, Connecticut, Tennessee and Texas. I specialize in helping adults (18+) cope with and navigate through challenging life transitions. My areas of expertise include chronic illness, anxiety, depression, grief and family conflict.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alisa Horn

Alisa Horn

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“As a rehabilitation counselor, I offer specialized support for individuals navigating visible/invisible disabilities, chronic illness, and autoimmune disorders, helping clients adapt while honoring lived experience.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Curt Hampton

Curt Hampton

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“You can expect me to take time to get to know you and collaboratively craft a plan of action for us to work with.”
Anxiety, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julia Szpakiewicz

Julia Szpakiewicz

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is focused on the ability to be truthful without judgement. By providing an honest compassionate space for the client, I can help them explore the best route through situations.”
Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Laura Williams

Laura Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is warm, empowering and solution-focused. I believe in meeting people where they are so I can help them move toward meaningful change with clarity and compassion.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Denise Dawson

Dr. Denise Dawson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I take a personable, practical approach to therapy, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and brief solution-focused techniques.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lolitia Medley

Lolitia Medley

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I have extensive training and experience working with those who are dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, and high levels of stress.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Bich Ngoc Nguyen

Bich Ngoc Nguyen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


Hello! My name is Bea Nguyen and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitionerwho believes in providing compassionate mental health and substance use treatment for adults ages 18 and older. I have years of experience providing care in a variety of psychiatric settings such as in-patient, outpatient, community, private practice, and residential care. I work with individuals experiencing a wide range of psychiatric (long-term depression, anxiety, schizophrenia) and co-occurring substance use challenges. I approach each person with respect, empathy, and genuine understanding of their needs.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Doreen Leo-Huneke

Doreen Leo-Huneke

Therapist

Virtual • Knoxville, TN


“My office, physical for virtual will ALWAYS be a warm, safe, reassuring space for people to share their pain, hopes and desires.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sandra Miramontes

Sandra Miramontes

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I hope clients will take away a sense of emotional healing, calmness, and the confidence to move forward...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Veronica Morrow

Veronica Morrow

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Clients find that they can finally be honest about their feelings. They feel as if someone finally "gets" them.”
Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Chelsea Hall

Dr. Chelsea Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is warm, direct, and personalized. I combine evidence-based methods like CBT and solution-focused therapy with a human-first attitude...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jill Banks

Jill Banks

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“You can expect to take away a positive outlook, sense of hope, encouragement, empathy and understanding.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Franklin, TN

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Franklin, TN
There are over 56 therapists in Franklin, TN accepting new patients.
56+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 88%Relationship issues
  • 88%Trauma
  • 86%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 68%Cigna
  • 63%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 48%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
  • 48%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 4%Spanish
  • 2%French
  • 2%German
  • 2%Italian
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 21%Man
License types
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  • 36%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
  • 34%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 25%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 2%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 30%Couples therapy
  • 30%Family therapy
  • 21%Child or adolescent therapy

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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Franklin

Searching for therapists in Franklin starts with finding someone whose training fits what you want support with. Therapists may work with concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, or life transitions. As you compare options, look for specialties and therapy approaches that match your needs, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy. A therapist’s bio can also show how they structure sessions and what kinds of concerns they commonly support.

Franklin has mental health care options across areas like Cool Springs, Downtown Franklin, and nearby communities, but local appointment times may vary. Virtual care can expand your options, especially if you need a therapist licensed in Tennessee with availability that fits your schedule. Consider practical details like whether a therapist is accepting new clients, offers in-person or virtual sessions, has appointment times that work for you, or provides a free phone consultation. Reading profiles before booking can help you compare communication style, clinical focus, and what to expect in a first session.

Therapy in Franklin can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and get a clearer estimate before you book. Headway helps you search for therapists who match your preferences, check your benefits, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs upfront. You can browse therapists in Franklin, review bios, compare availability, and book directly when you’re ready.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.