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As a woman of color who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I bring a deep, lived understanding of how painful life circumst...
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As a woman of color who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I bring a deep, lived understanding of how painful life circumstances shape us, and I am passionate about empowering others to build the skills necessary for healing, resilience, and lasting growth.
I am a licensed professional counselor with a mental health service provider designation (LPC-MHSP) and 21 years of experience supporting adults ages 18 to 99. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship concerns, and identity exploration. I also help clients navigate career stress, caregiving demands, academic pressure, and the impact of cultural and systemic stressors.
I earned my master’s degree in counseling from Freed-Hardeman University. My approach is collaborative, strength-based, and trauma-informed, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness-based strategies. I am committed to ongoing education and cultural humility in my work.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next steps, I am here to walk alongside you. Together, we will build practical tools to strengthen emotional regulation, develop healthier thought patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change in your life.
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I believe everyone deserves to feel heard and respected. My counseling approach focuses on helping people achieve their goals, nav...
I believe everyone deserves to feel heard and respected. My counseling approach focuses on helping people achieve their goals, navigate challenging times, and develop confidence in their coping skills.
I am a licensed professional counselor and mental health service provider (LPC-MHSP) with 8 years of experience helping individuals improve their mental health and overall quality of life. I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction, and I have extensive experience supporting clients with a wide range of needs in community mental health settings.
I earned my doctorate in counselor education and supervision from Lindsey Wilson College, following completion of my master’s degree in counseling. I am trained in trauma-specific approaches, including EMDR, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotion-focused therapy, and I work with both individuals and couples.
My goal is to create a safe, trusting space where you feel supported in being open about both the challenges and strengths in your life and relationships. Together, we will identify what you need to heal, grow, and move forward. If you are ready to begin or continue your healing journey, I invite you to schedule an appointment.
Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it....
Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.
John Barsotti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Tennessee, and he has been practicing therapy for the past 8 years. John's counseling style is non-judgemental, empathetic, and compassionate. He uses a holistic approach to help clients identify their strengths to help manage a balance of self-care, mindfulness, and well-being. John uses several different evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Using a client-centered approach, the focus is to identify and implement techniques to help clients manage their needs and goals.
John completed his Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences at the University of Memphis ('09). Then, he completed his Master of Social Work, also at the University of Memphis, in 2015. John has worked in community, residential, and outpatient settings. There is a wide variety of diagnoses he's worked with, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, child and family issues, anger management, and substance abuse problems. Trauma and abuse are other areas in which he's treated.
John is hopeful to help those trying to manage mental health disorders, whether mild, moderate, or severe. He believes the therapeutic process is valuable in making positive changes in pursuit of both short and long-term goals. If you are ready to engage in this professional relationship, schedule an appointment today!
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Bipolar disorder therapy from our providers at Thriveworks in Johnson City, TN is an effective form of mental health treatment for those with bipolar disorder. It helps one to better navigate their unique experience, which might come with hypomanic, manic, or depressive episodes.
Bipolar disorder therapy works to help you manage your specific symptoms as well as improve your relationships. It can also help you cope with stress, a major contributor to the disorder.
Our bipolar disorder therapy services are conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you when working with one of providers at Thriveworks in Johnson City, TN.
The length of bipolar disorder therapy sessions will vary from one person to the next, dependent on their specific needs. However, short-term, problem-focused therapy for bipolar disorder typically lasts for 12-16 weeks. Therapy may last longer for those who have more severe or persistent symptoms.
Bipolar disorder affects almost six million people in the United States. Each form of bipolar involves cycling between two states of mind—depression and mania. A key to managing bipolar disorder is to work with a therapist who has experience with this mental illness because there are effective treatments for it. Many people who receive a bipolar diagnosis are able to manage the unnatural mood swings and live successful, fulfilling lives.
Thriveworks in Johnson City, TN has counselors and therapists with extensive experience helping people fight their bipolar bisorder. We understand the psychological, social, physical, and emotional challenges that bipolar brings into an individual’s life, and we also understand how to overcome these. Our hope is that our clients find the treatment they need for their bipolar so that they can live their lives. That being said, if you’re struggling with bipolar disorder, reach out to Thriveworks Johnson City today for help.
When people who have bipolar are swung into the depression phase, then they will feel intense weepiness, numbness, and/or sadness for the majority of each day and for a continuous two-week period. Additionally, a severe apathy toward daily activities will be experienced along with at least three of the following signs:
If depression is the low point on the bipolar rollercoaster, then mania is the high point. Mania is often stereotyped as a happy high, and many people experience it as such. However, mania can also be a frenetic irritation. Whether mania is euphoria or irritation, it is often a scary, harmful phase. The DSM-5 describes in more detail:
Bipolar disorder is a broad diagnosis with many sub-categories of the illness. One example is bipolar II. When people experience bipolar II, they may experience a more intense swing to depression. Then, they swing back to hypomania instead of full mania. It is critical that people who have or think they may have a form of bipolar disorder to work closely with a therapist who can make a proper diagnosis.
While reading through these descriptions of depression and mania, did you recognize any of the symptoms in your own life? If so, you are not alone. These extreme shifts in mood and state of mind can feel overwhelming and disorienting. Know that effective treatments exists. The therapists at Thriveworks Johnson City are ready to help.
When you contact our office, know that evening and weekend appointments are available. You may have your first appointment within the same week of your call to make an appointment, but we do not keep a waitlist. We also accept most insurance plans, so call Thriveworks in Johnson City, TN today.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Johnson City is located near W Springbrook Dr and N Roan St, off I-26. It is right by the Freedom Hall Civic Center Arena and a short distance from Franklin Woods Community Hospital.
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