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I am a licensed professional counselor with a mental health service provider designation (LPC-MHSP) and 21 years of experience supporting adults ages 18 to 99. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship concerns, and identity exploration. I also help clients navigate career stress, caregiving demands, academic pressure, and the impact of cultural and systemic stressors.

I earned my master’s degree in counseling from Freed-Hardeman University. My approach is collaborative, strength-based, and trauma-informed, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness-based strategies. I am committed to ongoing education and cultural humility in my work.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next steps, I am here to walk alongside you. Together, we will build practical tools to strengthen emotional regulation, develop healthier thought patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change in your life.

Brian Kjelvik is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) in the state of Tennessee with over 6 years of experience assisting clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting struggles, career challenges, divorce, loss, and emotional abuse. 

Brian earned his Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Austin Peay State University. His approach combines cognitive-behavioral (CBT), humanistic, solution-focused brief therapy, and mindfulness. Brian will tailor the dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step the Brian is here to support and empower you.

His goal is to help you find a way to heal and grow from what you are processing. Brian believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he does not believe in stigmatizing labels. Team up with him to get expert insight and guidance as you start down the path toward self-discovery. 

Lee Sinnott is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience, working with a wide variety of people. He is passionate about helping his clients in those around him to find their personal power and developing skills to live a life of their own, making in line with their goals and dreams.

Lee completed his Master's degree in Counseling at Milligan University. We found a love and affinity for existential therapy and the application of mindfulness to the therapeutic process.

Life can be challenging at times. The question is, what can we learn from these challenges? If we choose to, we can use the pain that life has to find a deeper sense of joy, and connecting us with the world around us. Schedule your first session with Lee today.

John Barsotti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Tennessee, and he has been practicing therapy for the past 8 years. John's counseling style is non-judgemental, empathetic, and compassionate. He uses a holistic approach to help clients identify their strengths to help manage a balance of self-care, mindfulness, and well-being. John uses several different evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Using a client-centered approach, the focus is to identify and implement techniques to help clients manage their needs and goals.

John completed his Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences at the University of Memphis ('09). Then, he completed his Master of Social Work, also at the University of Memphis, in 2015. John has worked in community, residential, and outpatient settings. There is a wide variety of diagnoses he's worked with, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, child and family issues, anger management, and substance abuse problems. Trauma and abuse are other areas in which he's treated.

John is hopeful to help those trying to manage mental health disorders, whether mild, moderate, or severe. He believes the therapeutic process is valuable in making positive changes in pursuit of both short and long-term goals. If you are ready to engage in this professional relationship, schedule an appointment today!

Jackie is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience working with adults, including individuals, families, couples, seniors, people with disabilities, dancers, and athletes. Her expertise has supported those experiencing the loss of a loved one, dramatic life changes, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, eating disorders, and gender issues, as well as end-of-life issues.

Jackie utilizes therapy modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Approach, Psychoanalytic; Psychodynamic Therapies, and Mindfulness Techniques as appropriate, in order to tailor a comprehensive plan that is unique to each individual, couple, or family.

Formerly a professional ballet dancer, Jackie understands the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle in our competitive world and striving to reach life’s goals while remaining grounded in strength, integrity, and stability. She is a positive, warm, and compassionate person who believes in the importance of reducing stress and cultivating self-acceptance. She emphasizes her core value of self-love, which can guide her clients to a richer, more fulfilling life.