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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Jackson, TN

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Jackson, TN

In Jackson, Headway's trauma-informed providers offer specialized care for PTSD and acute stress using proven modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and exposure therapy. With 979 therapists available and sessions starting as soon as next day, you can begin your path toward trauma recovery with a provider who understands your experience.

Francine Owens

Francine Owens

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I will help you change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kimberly Rickels

Kimberly Rickels

Therapist

Virtual • Germantown, TN


I believe therapy works best when you feel truly seen, heard, and safe. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the understanding that meaningful change happens at your pace.

I work with individuals who are navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, and patterns that no longer serve them. Together, we explore what’s getting in the way and build tools that feel practical, supportive, and sustainable in real life.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply curious about understanding yourself more deeply, therapy can be a space to slow down, reconnect, and move forward with greater clarity and self-compassion.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting adults as they navigate life’s challenges, heal from trauma and grief, and work toward greater emotional well-being. At the heart of my work is a deep belief that every person carries strengths, resilience, and the capacity for meaningful change—even during the most difficult seasons of life.

Therapy is not about fixing you—it is about supporting growth, increasing self-awareness, and improving overall life wellness.

Whether you are seeking support for long-standing concerns or navigating a current life transition, therapy can be a space to reconnect with yourself, restore balance, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and hope. You do not have to do this alone.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 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...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
MichelleMarie Drake

MichelleMarie Drake

Therapist

Virtual • Cookeville, TN


“My role is not to direct or fix, but to walk alongside you—offering empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kati Laidig

Kati Laidig

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


“I'm a Certified Women's Mental Health Specialist, and a meaningful focus of my work is supporting women as they navigate the unique emotional, relational, and societal pressures they often face.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kristi Steel

Kristi Steel

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe you are the expert on your own life story, and my role is to help you discover additional skills and perspectives that can make your worries feel more manageable and your hopes feel more possible.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Keisha Shervington

Keisha Shervington

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My biggest strength includes upholding the therapeutic relationship by showing respect, empathy, and non-judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amanda Albertsen

Amanda Albertsen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“I'm a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 16+ years of psychiatric experience, supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, panic, bipolar disorder, PTSD, stress, grief, life transitions, and other mental health concerns.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Elmquist

Ashley Elmquist

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


“Ashley works with clients looking to find healing by stopping cycles of toxic stress related to trauma or core issues developed in childhood.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dieunette Omwanghe

Dieunette Omwanghe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“I do not treat patients as a number but as a person and aim for a collaborative, individualized, holistic care model.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jucinta Rome

Jucinta Rome

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach to therapy is that clients are the experts on their lives. I am there to support their journey.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tenikka Denard

Tenikka Denard

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I have been practicing as a licensed therapist for 10 years and specialize in helping people reclaim their lives by healing from the pain of trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am trained as a clinical mental health counselor with additional specializations in play therapy and trauma focused work. I work with all populations from preteen into adulthood.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christen Compton

Christen Compton

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I believe in helping clients feel better and offer hope immediately.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Chelsea Nixon

Chelsea Nixon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brentwood, TN


Many people come to therapy because something in their relationships isn’t working—conflict that keeps repeating, difficulty feeling close, or a sense of disconnection from themselves or others. Beneath these patterns, there is often something deeper: old wounds, protective strategies, and unmet longings that continue to shape how we show up in the present.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eleanor Farber

Eleanor Farber

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


If you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, or struggles with alcohol or substance use, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. I help adults work through difficult seasons, understand what’s keeping them stuck, and find healthier ways forward. Whether you’re adjusting to a loss, feeling overwhelmed, or ready to make a change, therapy can help you feel more grounded, hopeful, and in control of your life.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Leanna Baldner

Leanna Baldner

Therapist

Virtual • Memphis, TN


“I like to do this by exploring a person's story and present moment experiences to discover the reason for the individual's distress and the maladaptive patterns they have used to survive.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sherry Krickel

Sherry Krickel

Therapist

Virtual • Murfreesboro, TN


“My clients often appreciate my warm, compassionate approach and my ability to create a safe environment where meaningful growth feels possible.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
James Weakley

James Weakley

Therapist

Virtual • Hornsby, TN


“I call my practice "Hope Renewed" because I know from experience that hope can be renewed and restored!”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Adina Samberg

Adina Samberg

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I strongly believe we are all works in progress. I use an integrative approach, working together with clients to explore the most helpful coping skills and strategies.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jaime Lamanna

Jaime Lamanna

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am solution focused and believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important part of creating lasting change.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Lester

Tiffany Lester

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I'm EMDR-trained, which is one of the most effective approaches we have for trauma and PTSD, and I also draw on CBT, mindfulness-based techniques, and motivational interviewing to help you build skills you'll actually use.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lakesha Brisbane

Lakesha Brisbane

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Clarksville, TN


“My goal is to create a welcoming space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable talking openly about what you're experiencing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ondria Spivey

Ondria Spivey

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I work hard at creating a safe and welcoming space where clients can feel seen, heard, and supported...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Haley Goerke

Haley Goerke

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“As a new mother, I have become passionate about working with new moms as they navigate the profound transition into motherhood.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
JoDana Varilek

JoDana Varilek

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach to counseling is that it's a learning process where respect and trust are built to develop a partnership between the therapist and client.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carmen McCormick

Carmen McCormick

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 7 years experience and also have a strong professional medical background.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kandace Hixson

Kandace Hixson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe that it is important for you to feel comfortable as we utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a laid back environment.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Logan Cornelison

Logan Cornelison

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe that every individual has inherent strengths that can be powerful catalysts for positive change...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candace Hadley

Candace Hadley

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I provide a compassionate, empathetic, and therapeutic space for my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in depth.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
L. May McInnis

L. May McInnis

Therapist

Virtual • Johnson City, TN


“My primary goals as a therapist are to help you feel empowered as you explore yourself and how you show up in the world.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lori Mcdunn

Lori Mcdunn

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach to therapy is that every client, regardless of their diagnosis or their current and prior challenges is capable of happiness.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rebecca Edwards

Rebecca Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe therapy should feel collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique experiences.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Angela Brignole

Angela Brignole

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I prioritize creating a genuine connection by taking the time to engage deeply and build strong rapport.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Melissa Donahue

Melissa Donahue

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe in each person drawing from their life experiences and strengths to move forward to find their best self!”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Savannah Hessling

Savannah Hessling

Therapist

Virtual • Brentwood, TN


“I specialize in working with anxiety disorders and am passionate about helping clients build confidence and lasting change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cindy Thomas

Cindy Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe that every individual has an innate ability to grow and heal, and my role as a therapist is to support and facilitate this process by fostering a relationship based on trust, respect, and understanding.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Bailey Basham

Bailey Basham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Winchester, TN


“Sessions with me are honest, thoughtful, and usually a little bit silly; laughter is one of the best medicines there is!”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Schonewill

Hannah Schonewill

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


“My goal is to provide a warm, compassionate space where you can feel understood, gain clarity, and build practical tools for lasting change.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kendal Martin

Kendal Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I consider myself an empathetic, yet solution focused therapist. Helping you reach your goals is my number 1 goal.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD in Jackson, TN

Number of therapists serving Jackson, TN
There are over 982 therapists in Jackson, TN accepting new patients.
982+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 94%Trauma
  • 91%Stress management
  • 84%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 65%Ascension
  • 49%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 2%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 83%Online only
  • 17%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 82%Woman
  • 18%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 37%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
  • 35%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 12%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 12%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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