Best Therapists in Memphis, TN of 2024
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Best Therapists in Memphis, Tennessee of 2024
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I. Therapists in Memphis, TN
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Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: LGBT, Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related, Christian, Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family, Gay, Older, Grief, Parenting, Anger, Self esteem, Career, Non-religious, Depression, Liberal counselor
Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Self esteem, Depression, Christian, Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Gay, Older, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Liberal counselor, Counselor of color
Lori Simms
- 10 years of Experience
- United States
- Nashville, Tennessee
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Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
State License: Tennessee
Marlena Butler
- 15 years of Experience
- United States
- Smyrna, Tennessee
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Areas of focus: Anger Management, Anxiety, Caregiver Stress, Codependency, Coping Skills, End of Life Issues, Family Conflict, Goal Setting, Grief, Interpersonal Relationships, Life Transitions, OCD, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Stress, Workplace Stress
Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Family Systems, Integrative, Mindfulness Based Approaches, Motivational Interviewing, Pastoral Therapy, Psycho-Educational, Short-Term (Brief Treatment), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
State Licenses: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming
Andy Melton
- 15 years of Experience
- United States
- Nashville, Tennessee
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Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Emotionally Focused, Family / Marital, Family Systems, Interpersonal, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
State License: Tennessee
Tiffany Phillips
- 22 years of Experience
- United States
- Nashville, Tennessee
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Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Family / Marital
State License: Tennessee
Kristin Money
- 8 years of Experience
- United States
- Nashville, Tennessee
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Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), EMDR, Eclectic, Humanistic, Mindfulness-based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Somatic, Trauma Focused
State License: Tennessee
Becca Ubben
- 3 years of Experience
- United States
- Knoxville, Tennessee
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Areas of focus: Anxiety, Coping Skills, OCD, Spirituality, Trauma / PTSD
Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Integrative
State License: Tennessee
Stuart Cook
- 10 years of Experience
- United States
- Brentwood, Tennessee
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Areas of focus: Academic issues, Addiction, ADHD, Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Anxiety, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Caregiver Stress, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Coping Skills, Coping With Medical Issues, Depression, Domestic Violence, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Education/Personal Development, Family Conflict, Gambling, Gender Identity, Goal Setting, Grief, Infertility, Internet Addiction, Interpersonal Relationships, Leadership, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Marital / Premarital, Medication Management, Military, OCD, Pain Management, Parenting, Phobias, Psychosomatic, Relationship Issues, Self Abuse, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep or Insomnia, Smoking Cessation, Spirituality, Sports Performance, Stress, Suicidal Thoughts, Trauma / PTSD, Video Game Addiction, Weight Loss, Workplace Stress
Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-based, Behavioral, Biofeedback, Body Centered Psychotherapy, Case Management, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Crisis Intervention, Dialectical (DBT), Eclectic, Emotionally Focused, Ericksonian, Existential, Existential Psychotherapy, Family / Marital, Family Systems, Focusing, Gestalt, Gottman Method, Humanistic, Hypnotherapy, Integrative, Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Intervention, Long-Term, Meditation/Relaxation, Mindfulness Based Approaches, Mindfulness-based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Neuro-Linguistic, Parent Guidance, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Person-Centered (Rogerian), Person-Centered Therapy, Psycho-Educational, Psychodynamic, Relational, Satir, Schema Therapy, Short-Term (Brief Treatment), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
State License: Tennessee
Bewindi Bobb
- 14 years of Experience
- United States
- Memphis, Tennessee
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Areas of focus: Caregiver Stress, Coping Skills, Family Conflict, Grief, Leadership, Self Esteem
Languages: English
Treatment Approaches: Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Person-Centered Therapy
State License: Tennessee
II. The Best Therapists in Memphis, TN
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Online Therapy selected these 15 therapists based on eight important factors, including specializations, credentials, scheduling options, and affordability. These factors can help you understand a therapist’s approach to care and enable you to choose the one that best meets your needs. |
Choosing the Best Memphis, TN TherapistsCredentialsOnly licensed professional counselors were considered to ensure the highest quality of care. In Tennessee, licensed therapists must have hundreds of hours of supervised field experience and hold a master’s degree in counseling from an accredited program, such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. AccessibilityThe best therapists are flexible in their approach to care, with a counseling style that matches your needs and comfort level. Ideally, therapists should have office hours that work around your schedule as well as remote sessions online or over the phone. CostThe best therapists are flexible in their approach to care, with a counseling style that matches your needs and comfort level. Ideally, therapists should have office hours that work around your schedule as well as remote sessions online or over the phone. |
Allan J. Katz: LPC, MSHP, CSAT, BBA | Best for healthy intimacy coaching
901-295-2983
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Allan J. Katz specializes in emotionally focused couples counseling aimed at improving intimacy and communication. He works with clients to overcome unhealthy habits, including drug, alcohol, and sex addiction, and replace them with more uplifting alternatives. Other services offered include counseling for depression, anxiety, and work/life issues.
What patients say:
“I love the things I’m learning about myself and how to deal with my anxiety. I recommend Allan Katz to anybody who is seeking help and counseling.”
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Sexual Addiction Marital and Premarital Internet Addiction |
Aetna BlueCross and BlueShield Cigna Magellan UnitedHealthcare |
Cost per Session: $150 | No | Yes |
Anne Marie Schoenherr: M.S., LMFT | Best for anxiety counseling
731-671-8428
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Anne Marie Schoenherr’s practice is dedicated to helping women overcome feelings of guilt, irritability, and other issues related to general anxiety. She uses an integrated and collaborative approach that treats patients according to their individual preferences and needs. While individual therapy is her focus, marriage counseling is available.
What patients say:
“She’s very intuitive, with straight-forward solutions and fresh applications of long held therapy tools. Highly recommended for couples and family counseling.”
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Anxiety Codependency Relationship Issues |
N/A | Cost per Session: $275 | No | Yes |
Michelle Cooper: LPC, Ph.D., MT-BC | Best for music psychotherapy
901-379-8223
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Dr. Cooper’s approach to psychotherapy allows patients to express their feelings through a variety of musical methods, including singing, dancing, and playing instruments. This method is intended to help clients understand their emotions and facilitate healing in a soothing environment. Sessions are directed at anyone suffering from grief, emotional disturbances, relationship problems, or mood disorders.
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Emotional Disturbance Depression Anxiety |
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO | Cost per Session: $100 | No | Yes |
Melissa Walker: M.S., LPC, MHSP | Best for teletherapy and online counseling
901-617-3407
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As part of the Forward Counseling group, Melissa Walker offers individual and couples counseling via phone, in person, or online. She specializes in treating anxiety and depression as well as symptoms of PTSD. Other services include personality assessments, art therapy, and play therapy for kids.
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Anxiety Trauma and PTSD Depression |
Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield BlueCross and BlueShield Cigna ComPsych Humana Magellan Military OneSource Optum TRICARE TriWest UMR UnitedHealthcare |
Cost per Session: $125 | No | Yes |
Hugh D. Moore: Ph.D., MBA | Best for testing and evaluation
901-454-9233
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Hugh D. Moore specializes in a number of forensic services, including psychological assessments and evaluations for disabilities, law enforcement, and employment. He offers individual counseling and couples therapy both in-person and online.
What patients say:
“Dr. Moore was very personable and helpful. He listened intensively and advised us by asking questions that made us apply critical thinking to our resolve. My spouse and I were very pleased with his professionalism and approach in assisting us through our issues.”
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Testing and Evaluation Relationship Issues Depression |
N/A | Cost per Session: $200 | No | Yes |
Jared Davis: LPC, MHSP, NCC | Best for behavioral health and motivational issues
901-319-6607
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Jared Davis’ therapeutic approach is designed to correct motivational issues, allowing clients to make changes and healthy lifestyle choices that benefit both the body and mind. His focus is on treating adolescent behavioral problems, such as bullying and drug use. Counseling is available for individuals, couples, families, and other groups.
What patients say:
“I had a small amount of experience with mental health counselors previously, but none met my needs like Jared does. His counseling has greatly helped me to manage my anxiety and depressive symptoms.”
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Marital and Premarital Anxiety Depression |
Aetna BlueCross and BlueShield Cigna |
Cost per Session: $120 | No | Yes |
Tempia Waddell: LPC, MHSP | Best for parenting therapy
901-286-5520
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Tempia Waddell is dedicated to helping moms and dads understand their parenting style and can help them resolve family conflicts at home. She offers psychotherapy for couples and teaches emotional regulation techniques aimed at expressing feelings appropriately. Crisis intervention services are provided for those suffering from self-harm or substance abuse.
What patients say:
“Tempia Waddell is compassionate and encouraging. She’s helped me move through a challenging time and experience quick improvement.”
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Trauma and PTSD Domestic Violence Marital and Premarital |
Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield BlueCross and BlueShield Cigna Optum |
Cost per Session: $150 | No | Yes |
Teresa Hall Franklin: Ed.S., LPC | Best for anger management
901-295-0296
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Teresa Hall Franklin is an anger management specialist with a focus on domestic violence and stress coping techniques. Her approach is ideal for both individuals and couples struggling with marital issues, such as poor communication, substance dependency, and parenting concerns. She offers group anger management classes that teach healthy coping techniques and methods to express feelings in a productive way.
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Anger Management Behavioral Issues |
N/A | Cost per Session: $90 | No | Yes |
Jenny Henszey: M.S., NCC | Best for emotional disturbance counseling
901-468-3823
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Jenny Henszey is experienced in treating adults and adolescents with a number of emotional and behavioral health concerns, including destructive compulsions, substance abuse, and interpersonal conflicts. Clients struggling with life changes, such as divorce or employment loss, can learn how to cope with the transition and handle their feelings positively. Veterans therapy services are available for former and active military members suffering from symptoms of PTSD.
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Behavioral Issues Coping Skills Emotional Disturbance |
N/A | Cost per Session: $100 | No | Yes |
Janet Ewing Panter: Ph.D. | Best for learning challenges and early autism detection
901-372-9133
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Janet Ewing Panter specializes in helping children with ADHD, autism, and other conditions that may cause learning struggles at school. She works with families to identify educational obstacles and teach kids new learning methods that work best for them. Her practice has screening and assessment tools that can identify autism and a number of mood disorders in children.
What patients say:
“Dr. Panter has helped me with my depression and anxiety … She is very good, and I’m able to see my progress and understand and realize some of my issues.”
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Child or Adolescent Testing and Evaluation ADHD |
Aetna Beacon Blue Care Network Blue Cross Blue Shield BlueCross and BlueShield Cigna Humana Magellan Medicaid Medicare Military OneSource TRICARE TriWest WPS |
Not Provided | No | Yes |
Annice Overall: Ph.D., DSW, LCSW | Best for flexible session times
901-646-5585
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Annice Overall’s practice provides individual and couples counseling outside of typical business hours, allowing clients to get support whenever they need it most. Her focus is treating depression and anxiety as well as issues associated with trauma, which may include feelings of hopelessness and trouble overcoming grief.
What patients say:
“Knowledgeable, passionate, and professional.”
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Mood Disorders Anxiety Dual Diagnosis |
N/A | Cost per Session: $120 | No | Yes |
Clare Campbell: LPC, MHSP | Best for spiritual therapy
901-425-1023
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Clare Campbell helps patients overcome dysfunctional thinking patterns using a variety of spiritual therapy techniques, including energy psychology, oracle card reading, and channeling of one’s inner child. She is an expert at teaching highly sensitive people how to cope with strong emotions and redirect negative thoughts.
What patients say:
“Today I have a life worth living and a peace and serenity I have never known. Clare showed me how to walk in the light when I lost all hope.”
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Spirituality Thinking Disorders Codependency |
Cigna | Cost per Session: $150 | No | Yes |
Kimery Irby: LCSW | Best for premarital counseling and divorce mediation
901-295-4104
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Kimery Irby offers mediation services for couples throughout all stages of their relationship, including financial expectations in marriage, prenuptial agreements, estate distribution, and post-divorce modifications. She provides a safe space for couples to discuss sensitive issues, such as infidelity and substance abuse. Other services include professional development counseling that teaches clients how to develop leadership skills and maintain rewarding business relationships.
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Relationship Issues Coping Skills Life Transitions |
Aetna BlueCross and BlueShield Cigna Magellan |
Cost per Session: $150 | No | Yes |
Brenda Flores: LPC, M.Ed., NCC | Best for grief and trauma recovery
901-461-3080
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Brenda Flores works with clients who’ve been through a traumatic event, such as a car accident or domestic abuse and helps them develop a plan for healing and emotional recovery. Her therapeutic approach identifies underlying mental disturbances and teaches methods of coping with trauma in a beneficial way. Therapy services are available for individuals, couples, and groups.
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Trauma and PTSD Sexual Abuse Domestic Violence |
N/A | Cost per Session: $300 | No | Yes |
Katie Patrick Christides: LCSW | Best for trauma and anxiety
901-483-1086
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Katie Patrick Christides is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Katie has received formal training and is experienced in working with a variety of clinical issues including anxiety, developmental trauma, PTSD, depression, as well as adjustment related issues. Katie utilizes different treatment approaches in her work and often blends different methods from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems, as well as Mindfulness. Katie opened New Leaf Counseling in 2014, is currently licensed in both Mississippi and Tennessee, and is taking appointments at her office in Memphis, TN.
| Specializations | Insurance | Cost | Sliding scale | Remote services |
| Anxiety Trauma and PTSD Depression |
Aetna BlueCross and BlueShield Cigna |
Cost per Session: $100-$150 | No | Yes |
III. What You Should Know About Memphis Therapy
How are Memphis therapists licensed?
To be licensed as a professional counselor in Memphis, therapists must hold a master’s degree from an accredited program, such as the Council For Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CFACREP), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, or a similar body. They must also receive a passing score on the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification. LPCs with a temporary license must complete two years of counseling experience consisting of at least 3,000 hours, including 1,500 hours of direct client contact and 150 hours of qualified supervision.
How much does therapy cost in Memphis?
On average, therapy costs about $140 per session in Memphis. Depending on the therapist, sessions can go as low as $90 or as high as $300. Prices are often cheaper for the initial consultation, and rates can vary depending on the type of support you need. Couples counseling may be more expensive than individual therapy, for example. Many Memphis therapists accept insurance. Those who don’t may have a sliding scale pricing plan, with session rates based on your income and ability to pay.
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IV. Sources
- Tennessee State Board Information Last accessed September 2024
- National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination Last accessed September 2024
- National Counselor Examination Last accessed September 2024