Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Cookeville, TN

Hello I am Leigh Ann. I know therapy can be an intimidating journey to begin, In my practice I want to create a space where you can come and talk about your stressors and feel you can be yourself. I received my MSW from the University of Southern California and then went on to pursue my full licensure as a LCSW. I focus on a collaborative process where you feel supported in your growth. In my practice I enjoy working with those that have experienced trauma and will take a trauma informed approach in our work together. I enjoy working with families that are experiencing internal stressors and individuals who are experiencing life changes, depression and anxiety in life. I also enjoy practicing from a Christian platform and will incorporate Christian therapy when requested by a client.

I am an individual counseling with over 12 years of experience at the Post-Graduate level. I specialize in working with adults and have experience with many clinical settings, including In-patient care, community mental health and private practice. I also provide Clinical Supervision for counselors that are on track to become licensed in the state of Tennessee.

I am a licensed therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, addiction and relationship challenges. I work with children, adolescents and adults to create a supportive space where healing and growth feel possible.

Specific modalities are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Nurturing Parenting, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Family Therapy, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness and Muscle relaxation.

I grew up in Boise, Idaho and earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work from Boise State University, along with a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

I have worked in inpatient, outpatient, and with in-home services and I love learning families’ and individuals’ strengths and helping meet others along their growth paths.