Self Psychology Therapists in Clarksville, TN

My goal is to help you identify and resolve issues that may be preventing you from getting more of what you want in life. My style is warm and empathic, yet I can be challenging when it is needed in order to achieve growth.

Therapy can offer a space to better understand yourself and the experiences that have shaped you. I help adults make sense of trauma, neurodivergence, burnout, identity, and life transitions by understanding their experiences within the context of their relationships, environments, and the systems they have navigated. Together, we'll build practical skills, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful, lasting change in a compassionate, collaborative space.

I do my best to listen in the service of understanding and provide thoughtful responsiveness, which I have found helps my clients connect to their inner life and with others. Using gentle honesty and compassion, I value autonomy and collaboration to help people feel less alone while finding a sense of purpose within their lives and in the world.

My training (Yale University Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology; four-year postdoctoral Certificate in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy) is broad and varied. I currently practice individual therapy and group therapy, both online. My approach to working with you will depend to a great degree on what you are seeking. Some people benefit from brief treatment; others seek and benefit from a deeper and longer exploration. I believe the combination of individual and group therapy can be particularly beneficial for many people. My work is guided as much by my own years of personal therapy and psychoanalysis as by my formal education.

Do you consider yourself spiritual, empathic, intuitive, creative, deep-thinking, or highly sensitive (HSP)? Do you sometimes struggle with emotional overwhelm, anxiety or depression? If you sense you have wounded inner child defense patterns from the past that block you from moving forward into the authentic self-expression of your needs and aspirations, I invite you into a therapy space where your originality, inner imagery, thoughts, and feelings can lead you towards greater wholeness, strength, and maturity.

Clarksville is home to Fort Campbell, one of the largest military installations in the United States and base of the 101st Airborne Division, making the mental health landscape here deeply shaped by the needs of active duty service members, veterans, their families, and the extensive community of military spouses and dependents. Trauma, PTSD, deployment stress, military-to-civilian transition, and the challenges of military family life—including frequent relocation and the strains of deployment separation—are among the most common concerns for therapists working in the area. Austin Peay State University also maintains a counseling center that serves the city's significant student population, which includes many military-connected students. The city's rapid civilian growth has increased demand for general therapy services, and both in-person and telehealth options are available across a growing network of local providers.

Gender ID

	50%	Female
	50%	Male

Session Type

	64%	In Person and Online
	36%	Online Only

Top Specialties

86%	Depression
71%	Anxiety or Fears
57%	Self Esteem
57%	Social Anxiety
57%	Stress
50%	Relationship and Marriage Counseling
43%	Loss or Grief

Ages Served

100%	Adult
79%	Young Adult
57%	Senior
29%	Teen

Client Focus

29%	LGBTQ+
29%	Women
21%	Men
7%	Black / African American
7%	Military / Veterans

Self Psychology therapists in Clarksville, TN

Dr. Tara Thompson

Kourtney Bennett

Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)

Linda Michlin Ludwig

Shelley Klammer