Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Cookeville, TN
Since 1994, our team of therapists at Personal Growth Counseling has maintained a safe, compassionate, and respectful environment dedicated to empowering individuals, children, teens, families, and couples. We specialize in trauma treatment, including EMDR and RRT, and uniquely integrate essential oils into therapy sessions. As a group practice, clients can select the therapist best suited to their needs. Located across from Cookeville Regional Medical Center, we accept all personal insurance and participate in the TN Cares program, with sliding-scale fees available.Our extended hours include two evenings weekly and Saturday appointments from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We prioritize rapid emotional pain relief through individualized approaches, combining evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness therapy to foster resilience and long-term well-being.
Services
Adult Counseling
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Treatment
Trauma Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Counseling
Play Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Life Coaching
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Extensive trauma treatment expertise, including EMDR and RRT, unrivaled in our community.
- Unique integration of essential oils into therapy sessions for enhanced emotional well-being.
- Clients select from a group practice of therapists with diverse specialties and credentials.
- Conveniently located near Cookeville Regional Medical Center with extended evening and Saturday hours.
- Accepts all personal insurance and offers sliding-scale fees for accessible care.
What people say
Wonderful people
Always find answers
Very good to me
Never failed to help
Great people
Services
Adult Counseling
Our adult counseling services address emotional struggles, trauma, and mental health challenges through personalized therapy. We use evidence-based methods like CBT and EMDR to build coping skills and resilience. Clients work with experienced therapists in a confidential, supportive environment to achieve lasting emotional growth and improved daily functioning.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma therapy addresses PTSD, abuse recovery, and disaster-related emotional impacts using EMDR, RRT, and DBT. Our therapists help clients reprocess traumatic memories and develop grounding techniques. Treatment focuses on restoring emotional stability and building resilience through individualized, compassionate care tailored to each client's needs.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy rapidly reduces trauma symptoms through guided eye movements and bilateral stimulation. We specialize in treating PTSD, anxiety, and chronic pain linked to past trauma. Sessions integrate mindfulness and essential oils to enhance emotional regulation, helping clients process distressing memories and achieve lasting relief from traumatic experiences.
Depression Treatment
Our depression treatment combines CBT, medication management, and lifestyle strategies to alleviate persistent sadness and hopelessness. Therapists address root causes like relationship issues or past trauma while building coping skills. Treatment plans include sleep hygiene education and community resource referrals to support long-term emotional wellness and improved quality of life.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling improves communication, trust, and conflict resolution through structured therapy sessions. We address issues like jealousy, financial stress, and infidelity using active listening exercises and fair-fighting rules. Therapists help partners reconnect emotionally, rebuild intimacy, and develop sustainable strategies for maintaining healthy, fulfilling relationships.
People
Carole Lovell
Founder/Doctor of Psychology
Founder of Personal Growth Counseling, specializing in trauma treatment with EMDR and RRT. Doctorate in Psychology, over 25 years of experience in mental health. Authored trauma publications and presented globally on trauma solutions and residential treatment approaches.
Mark Lovell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Generalist practitioner providing mental health services to diverse clients. Specializes in individual and family therapy with over 20 years of clinical experience. Focuses on practical solutions for emotional and behavioral challenges across different life stages.
Elizabeth Rodgers
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with 26 years of experience in mental health care. Graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1996. Specializes in medication management and comprehensive treatment planning for adults and adolescents.
Amy Emerick
Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with expertise in medication management and mental health assessments. Holds advanced degrees from Tennessee Tech University and specializes in treating mood and anxiety disorders with evidence-based interventions.
Crystall Maxwell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in perinatal mental health and trauma-informed care. Graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing in 2021. Focuses on holistic treatment approaches for anxiety, depression, and postpartum mental health challenges.
Questions
Is therapy confidential?
All sessions remain 100% confidential. Therapists maintain professional boundaries and adhere to strict privacy laws to protect client information.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept all personal insurance plans and participate in the TN Cares program for accessible mental health care.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Yes, we offer extended hours two nights weekly and Saturday appointments from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What therapy approaches do you use?
We employ evidence-based methods including EMDR, CBT, DBT, mindfulness therapy, and trauma-informed care tailored to individual needs.
How to start counseling?
Call for a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation to discuss your needs and determine the best therapist match for your treatment.
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