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Ernista Worrell, LMSW

With more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health, I help teens, adults, and couples navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, stress, burnout, grief, and life's transitions. Together, we'll work to better understand what's keeping you stuck, strengthen healthy coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

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Virtual Therapy for Teens (16+), Adults, and Couples Across Tennessee

Areas of Focus

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Stress & Burnout

  • Life Transitions

  • ​Grief & Loss

  • Women's Issues

  • Relationship Challenges

  • ​Divorce

  • Family Conflict

  • Parenting Support

  • ​Couples  & Relationships

  • ​Communication & Boundaries,

  • Identity & Personal Growth

  • Anger Management

  • Teens & School Issues

  • Coping Skills

  • Burnout

  • First Responders 

Who I Support

Whether you're looking for support for yourself, your relationship, or your teenager, therapy should feel personalized to your unique experiences, goals, and stage of life.

Teens (16+) & Parents

Growing up today comes with unique pressures. Whether your teen is struggling with anxiety, emotional ups and downs, school stress, relationship challenges, or changes at home, therapy can provide a safe space to build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and navigate adolescence with greater resilience. I also believe parents play an important role in the healing process and work collaboratively to support healthy communication and lasting growth.

Adults

Life can feel overwhelming when you're carrying anxiety, depression, grief, stress, burnout, or the weight of a major life transition. Therapy offers an opportunity to better understand yourself, recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical tools that help you move forward with greater confidence and emotional balance.

Couples

Every relationship experiences seasons of stress, miscommunication, and disconnection. Whether you're navigating recurring conflict, rebuilding trust, adjusting to life changes, or simply wanting to strengthen your relationship, couples therapy provides a supportive space to improve communication, deepen understanding, and reconnect with one another.

My Approach to Therapy

Every client is different, so I tailor therapy to your unique needs, goals, and experiences using evidence-based approaches. Learn more about the modalities I may incorporate into our therapy sessions below.

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Modalities & Specialized Training

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

I don't believe therapy is about simply talking through your week. My goal is to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while equipping you with practical tools you can use outside of our sessions.​

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Build practical skills for managing overwhelming emotions, improving relationships, and coping with stress.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Focus on your strengths and identify realistic, achievable steps toward the changes you want to make.

Motivational Interviewing

Explore what's holding you back, strengthen your motivation, and build confidence in making meaningful changes.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Develop greater awareness of your thoughts and emotions while learning to stay grounded in the present moment.

Reserve + Schedule Your Intake

I'm looking forward to support you. Please review the Intake Appointment Terms & Conditions before purchasing your intake appointment.​

 

Your safety matters. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please dial 911 right away. For immediate emotional support, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988

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