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Hunter Cook

Therapist(He/Him)
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Men's issues, Trauma
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

It can be exhausting trying to appear successful and "put together" when inside you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, the urge to constantly people-please, and that nagging 'never enough' feeling. If you're yearning to feel less burned out, angry, disconnected, and to understand yourself better, I'm here to support you.

Together, we can explore these challenges and move towards a life where you experience less stress, deeper connection, and more presence. Let's find that relief from the pressures of perfectionism, burnout, and the need to please everyone and get you back to living your life the way you want.

My approach to therapy

Therapy should do more than help you get through the difficult moments. It should help you understand what’s leading to your reactions and the pressure you feel every day.

We'll look at the experiences that shaped you, the patterns that keep showing up, and the things you care about that make you who you are. You'll find the clarity, direction, and motivation that you need to move forward with confidence and a stronger sense of purpose.

What you can expect from me

Therapy with me is an active, thoughtful process. I pay close attention to how you make sense of your experiences, the internal rules you’ve lived by, and the fears that have shaped your decisions. Much of what feels difficult now developed over years of taking on responsibility and pressure, and our work begins by bringing those patterns into focus so you can understand how they’ve been impacting your life.

I’m direct as I work with my clients. I challenge the beliefs that keep you stuck and help spotlight your old, ineffective patterns. As you learn to recognize the difference between decisions driven by pressure and those guided by what actually matters, confidence will begin to build, making it easier to move forward in ways that reflect who you want to be, not just what feels safest.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Empowering, Direct, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Clinical Psychology at Morehead State University, MS (Master of Science) at Western Governors University (WGU)
  • License type
    LPCMHSP (Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider) (Tennessee, Tennessee), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Men's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Depression, OCD, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Strength-Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English