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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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Brandi is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked in a varie...
Brandi is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked in a variety of settings—including outpatient, residential, community-based, and acute hospital environments—supporting both adolescents and adults through diverse and complex challenges. She is deeply passionate about mental health and is especially committed to serving underserved populations. Brandi works with adults ages 20 and older experiencing mood, anxiety, and stress-related concerns. She provides individualized, evidence-based care in a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe, respected, and empowered to heal and grow.
I am a licensed professional counselor with a mental health service provider designation (LPC-MHSP) with 13 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adolescents and adults navigating mood disorders, anxiety, stress-related concerns, and life transitions. I have provided care in outpatient, community, and higher levels of care, and I am passionate about supporting underserved populations through compassionate, evidence-based treatment.
I earned my Master of Arts in rehabilitation and mental health counseling from the University of South Florida. My approach is collaborative and rooted in active listening and direct communication. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and person-centered techniques to build insight, resilience, and practical coping skills.
I understand that life can feel overwhelming at times, and you do not have to navigate challenges alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences and develop a personalized plan for growth and healing. Together, we will work toward helping you feel more confident, capable, and aligned with the life you want to live.
I’m a therapist who brings both professional training and lived experience into the room, offering a warm, trauma-informed, and cu...
I’m a therapist who brings both professional training and lived experience into the room, offering a warm, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive space where you don’t have to carry everything alone. We can work together toward real, sustainable change.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience providing clinical services across inpatient, outpatient, school-based, residential, correctional, collaborative care, and private practice settings. I work with adolescents and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and behavioral challenges, using trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches to support stability, growth, and meaningful change.
I earned my master’s degree in social work from the University of Memphis. My clinical approach is trauma-informed and solution-focused, incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing to help clients build coping skills, regulate emotions, and address life challenges effectively.
I understand how overwhelming life can feel at times, and I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and valued. Together, we will work toward healing, resilience, and positive change at a pace that feels right for you. I invite you to take that first step toward improved well-being.
As a woman of color who has worked in several different industries, I understand the unique issues that one faces when trying to f...
As a woman of color who has worked in several different industries, I understand the unique issues that one faces when trying to find one's self through life transitions.
Valerie McKinney is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health Care Provider. She enjoys working with adults (18 and over) who are interested in addressing issues that are holding them back or hindering them from reaching their potential in any or all areas of their lives. She has experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief issues, forgiveness issues, and other life stressors.
Valerie is a graduate of the University of Memphis and has over 16 years of experience. She uses an eclectic approach in the therapeutic process with an emphasis on developing therapeutic rapport while using reality therapy, cognitive therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Valerie encourages, supports, and asks thought-provoking questions as the client identifies and explores life-changing issues.
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Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Memphis.
Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Memphis, TN have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.
Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.
It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Memphis, TN is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.
Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Memphis is located at 254 Court Ave Suite 110, Memphis, TN 38103, at the intersection of N. 4th Street.
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