Psychodynamic therapists in Cookeville, TN
Browse Psychodynamic therapists in Cookeville, Tennessee. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Psychodynamic
Michael Brustein
Psychologist, Psy.D
Often, perfectionistic and high-striving individuals are both curious about therapy and ambivalent about seeking it. They may feel excited by the possibility of understanding themselves more deeply, while also unsettled by the idea of asking for help with one’s own mind. For people who are used to being competent, self-reliant, and in control, therapy can feel exposing at first.
Michael helps clients understand this hesitation not as resistance, but as part of the work itself: the wish to grow alongside the fear of needing anything at all. Many clients become more comfortable once they see that therapy is not simply about “talking about feelings,” but about learning to observe the mind with more honesty and precision.
Therapy becomes a disciplined space for reflection, which itself can be a powerful tool for developing emotional clarity, self-awareness, and greater freedom in how one responds to pressure, relationships, and oneself. Michael is also attentive to the ways thoughtful, high-striving people can use insight, analysis, mindfulness, or even spiritual ideas to move around painful emotional material rather than through it. When this pattern is noticed early, it can be addressed directly and compassionately, helping therapy remain grounded, emotionally honest, and clinically useful.
22 Years Experience
Online in Cookeville, TN (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Dr. George Lough
Psychologist, Ph.D., S.E.P.
My therapy is informed by my education, training, personal therapy, and life experiences. My experience doing psychotherapy and being in therapy myself has tauht me that it is important for us to understand how our past history affects our current lives. I am also a cancer-survivor and I have empathy, understanding, and guidance for people going through difficult life circumstances.
48 Years Experience
Online in Cookeville, TN (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
James C. Carpenter, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist, PhD (Clinical Psychology, Ohio State U), Board Certified in Clinical Psychology (ABPP), PSYPACT
My clinical experience is wide and deep. I estimate I have conducted about 90,000 hours of psychotherapy sessions, including many hours training and supervising other therapists. This experience covers many modes: individual therapy, as well as family, couple and group therapy. My basic orientation is existential and psychodynamic, but I have added much training and experience in other approaches on top of that over the years. I am Board Certified in Clinical Psychology, ABPP, have served 2 terms as a board director and secretary for the American Academy of Psychotherapy, and previously trained young clinical psychologists and psychiatric residents at the University of North Carolina. We keep learning more about how to be effective therapists, and I have aggressively added to my clinical wisdom. I stand ready to work to understand you deeply, and help you profoundly, whatever your current dilemmas.
41 Years Experience
Online in Cookeville, TN
Psychodynamic
Aysha DeSilva
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Sometimes it may feel like no one truly understands what you’re going through. Having a space where your experiences are heard can be helpful. I’m thankful we’ve connected, and I’m here to offer compassionate support.
4 Years Experience
Online in Cookeville, TN (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Dr. Michael J. Lee
Psychologist
Anxiety, depression, or recurring difficulties in relationships can leave you caught in patterns you understand only partly. I offer depth-oriented psychotherapy for adults seeking relief from what hurts and a fuller understanding of themselves. My practice draws on Jungian, psychoanalytic, and existential traditions, with careful attention to the particular life and experience of each person. I meet clients in SouthPark, Charlotte, and online across PSYPACT-participating states.
9 Years Experience
Online in Cookeville, TN
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Cookeville, TN Statistics
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Cookeville, TN average 18 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Depression (76%), and Stress (56%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 76% | Depression |
| 56% | Stress |
| 55% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 54% | Loss or Grief |
| 53% | Self Esteem |
| 40% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 34% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Men |
| 27% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 24% | Black / African American |