Maury County Prevention Coalition
Mental Health Care
Why does finding a therapist matter? Therapists help you process trauma, build coping skills, navigate relationships, and manage stress, anxiety, depression, or substance use. A good therapist becomes a safe place to work through life’s challenges with support and without judgment.
Steps to Find a Therapist
-What do you want help with? (e.g., trauma, addiction, anxiety, family, grief, boundaries)
-Are you looking for someone long-term or for a short-term issue?
-Use trusted directories like PsychologyToday.com, your insurance company’s directory, or your EAP.
-Ask for recommendations from your doctor, case manager, peers, or sober living home.
Credentials:
LPC / LPC-T: Licensed Professional Counselor or temporary license
LCSW / LMSW: Licensed Clinical or Master Social Worker
LMFT: Marriage and Family Therapist
LADAC II / LADAC: Substance Use Counselor
Specializations:
Trauma: EMDR, ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)
Depression/Anxiety: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), MI (Motivational Interviewing)
Mood Disorders / BPD: DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
Addiction / Recovery: MI, CBT, REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy)
-Are you accepting new clients?
-Do you take my insurance? (State full plan name.)
-What is your approach?
-Do you have experience with [your concern]?
-Do you offer telehealth?
Bring:
-Insurance card (if applicable)
-Identification
-A short list of topics you want to address.
Ask Yourself:
-Do I feel heard?
-Do I feel safe opening up?
-Do they understand addiction, trauma, or my background?
Note: You don’t have to stick with the first therapist you try! You deserve a therapist who helps you feel empowered, not judged. Don’t be afraid to keep looking until you find a good fit.
This project is funded under a grant contract with the
State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health
and Substance Abuse Services.