About
My name is Christy Tunnell, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. My approach to therapy is one of open and honest communication between myself and my clients. I like to be direct but at the same time gentle. I also utilize humor in my approach when it is needed. My focus has always been helping whomever I am working with become the best versions of themselves. My approach I utilize many different styles and modalities of therapeutic interventions. I believe that based upon each client, is how I approach therapy. I do not think that all client's would benefit from only utilizing one or two types of modalities of therapy. I am eclectic in my approach and will pull interventions that will best suit each individual client and their needs. My focus I typically work with individuals, couples and families of all ages. I usually work with trauma client's which encompass many different conditions. My communication style I utilize humor and tend to meet each client where they are in terms of communicating with them. I can usually gauge rather quickly what kind of approach each client will need, whether that be more direct and straight forward or a more gentler approach if needed. My journey to mental healthcare Actually, when I started my undergrad degree, I had no idea what I really wanted to be and changed my major many different times while getting my associates degree. It was not until I took an intro to psychology course that I fell in love with psychology and the different areas of focus within psychology itself. Once I graduated with my Bachelors degree I took some time off and started working. I quickly figured out that I needed way more than a Bachelors degree to really make a difference in this field. I went back to school in 2015 to obtain my masters degree in marriage and family therapy and dove right into obtaining my license after graduating in 2018 with my masters degree. I have a calling to do this and know that God has sent me on this path.
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
White
Client Focus
- Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
- Adults
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Personality Disorders
- Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Trauma And PTSD
Treatment Orientation
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Modality
- Couples
- Family
Education
- Walden University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
Years in Practice
12 years
Languages
- English
Faith
- Christian
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101YM0800X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Mental Health
Credentials
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LMFT | 1781 Verify | TN |
Practice Locations
1019 Old Stage Rd
Rogersville, TN 37857-6040
Phone Number: (423) 923-7918
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