Ernista Worrell, LMSW
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that don’t make sense, or unsure how to manage what you’re experiencing day to day, it can be hard to know where to start. I work with children, adolescents, and adults across Tennessee through virtual therapy to help you better understand your emotions, strengthen coping skills, and create a greater sense of stability.
Offering virtual therapy in Tennessee for children, teens, and adults.
Together, we look at both what you’re feeling and why those patterns may be showing up. From there, we focus on practical tools and intentional steps that support real, lasting change so you can move forward with more clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.
My Approach to Therapy
My approach to therapy is both reflective and practical, combining insight with tools you can use in your daily life.
I integrate evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), along with traditional talk therapy. I also incorporate grounding strategies to help regulate the nervous system and support emotional balance in the moment.
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all, so each session is tailored to your needs, your goals, and your pace.
Whether we are working through ongoing stress, emotional overwhelm, or long-standing patterns, my goal is to help you better understand your experiences while building the skills needed to respond to them with intention and confidence.
My work focuses on:
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Building effective coping skills for managing stress, anxiety, and daily challenges
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Strengthening emotional regulation and resilience
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Increasing self-awareness and understanding patterns in thoughts and behaviors
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Creating practical, intentional steps toward meaningful change
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Helping you make sense of what you’re feeling and why
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Restoring a sense of balance, stability, and confidence in your day-to-day life
Who I Work With
I work with children, adolescents, and adults across Tennessee through virtual therapy
I support clients navigating anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, depression, life transitions, and behavioral concerns, with a focus on building resilience and sustainable coping strategies.
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Anxiety
Stress Management
Emotional Regulation
Depression and
Mood Support
Life Transitions
& Adjustment
Behavioral & Emotional Challenges
Coping Skills
Self-Esteem
Identity Development
If you’re ready to better understand your emotions, build stronger coping skills, and create meaningful change, I’d be honored to support you.
I bring over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, supporting individuals across a wide range of emotional and developmental needs. My work is rooted in helping clients build resilience, restore balance, and develop tools that support long-term emotional well-being.
I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Memphis and my Master of Social Work from Union University. I am an Associate Licensed Social Worker in the state of Tennessee and provide virtual therapy to clients statewide.
Trainings + Modalities
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Skills-Based and Insight-Oriented Talk Therapy
Grounding and Nervous System Regulation Techniques
Professional Background
