Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Franklin, NC
Browse Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Franklin, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Contemplative
Jason Herr
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins with understanding—of ourselves, our patterns, and the biological and emotional systems that shape how we experience the world. I work with individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of concerns, integrating clinical experience, psychological insight, and education about how the brain and nervous system function under stress, trauma, and emotional strain.
Throughout my career in community mental health, private practice, medical settings, and teaching, I have worked with people facing complex emotional and relational challenges. These experiences have shaped a practical, compassionate, and direct style that focuses on helping clients understand why they feel and react the way they do, while developing concrete skills for change. I believe therapy is not only about symptom relief but about increasing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the ability to navigate life with greater clarity and intention.
My work often includes helping clients understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and physiological responses. By learning how to regulate the nervous system and tolerate uncertainty, individuals can respond more thoughtfully rather than react automatically. I aim to create a collaborative and respectful therapeutic environment where clients feel safe to explore difficult experiences, retell their stories when needed, and move toward a stronger sense of stability and self-understanding.
Therapy is a process of growth, accountability, and compassion. Whether someone is navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions, my goal is to help them build insight, resilience, and a more grounded sense of who they are and how they want to live.
16 Years Experience
Online in Franklin, NC (Online Only)
Contemplative
Emma Sartwell
Counselor/Therapist, MDiv, SEP, Registered Psychotherapist
At Somatic Spiritual Counseling, we offer mindfulness- and body-based therapy for people who want to understand themselves more deeply and feel more at home in their lives. Our practitioners bring different specialties to the work, including somatic trauma therapy, couples counseling, support for depression and anxiety, transpersonal psychology, LGBTQ+ concerns, spirituality, and spiritual emergence.
Rather than focusing only on the stories you tell about what has happened, we at Somatic Spiritual Counseling also pay attention to what your body and nervous system are communicating. Through somatic healing, mindfulness, and compassionate exploration of unconscious patterns and beliefs, we help you work with what may be difficult to reach through talk therapy alone. Our approach to somatic spiritual counseling is grounded, individualized, and designed to support meaningful, lasting change.
12 Years Experience
Online in Franklin, NC
Contemplative
Ning Tang
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Dr. Ning Tang, Ph.D., is a counseling psychologist and trauma therapist in Raleigh, NC, who helps clients move from surviving to living fully. Compassionate, grounded, and evidence-based, she tailors therapy to meet each person where they are—helping them heal from trauma, navigate identity and relationship challenges, and reconnect with meaning and confidence. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally attuned, creating a safe space for reflection, growth, and lasting change.
1 Years Experience
Online in Franklin, NC
Contemplative
The Art of Rest
Life Coach, M.S. Psychology
We Are Drawn To Our Natural Rhythms
As someone who has had their own continuous journey with sleep, restfulness and dreams—I’m not leading you anywhere into the depths of the night that I haven’t been.
I come with a satchel full of useful tools and a humble curiosity about what it means to rest well, and try again.
I work best with clients who are looking to cultivate a better understanding with themselves with curiosity, compassion, and creativity. In our work together my biggest intention to assist you in building your own, personalized roadmap to rest.
Through my scientific, theraputic, and land-based training, I also know that sleep, stress, rest, and dreams change seasonally. I do my best to tailor our work together to fit the changing seasons in our lives—both internal and external.
6 Years Experience
Online in Franklin, NC
Contemplative
Dr. Jenny Shields
Psychologist
Dr. Jenny Shields specializes in supporting healthcare providers, executives, and high-achieving professionals who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck—especially those who’ve dedicated their careers to caring for others while quietly neglecting their own well-being. Her approach is deeply rooted in evidence-based behavioral science, balanced with genuine warmth, empathy, and down-to-earth candor. Known for quickly pinpointing core issues, Dr. Shields offers clarity and practical tools to help clients step out of survival mode and into meaningful, lasting change—reclaiming their sense of self, purpose, and professional fulfillment.
12 Years Experience
Online in Franklin, NC
Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Franklin, NC Statistics
Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Franklin, NC average 16 years of experience and charge around $197 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (87%), Depression (87%), and Stress (67%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Accept insurance
27%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
Online Only |
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| 47% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 87% | Depression |
| 67% | Stress |
| 53% | Loss or Grief |
| 53% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 53% | Self Esteem |
| 47% | Codependency |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 33% | Buddhist |
| 27% | Jewish |