West Breedlove, M.A.
Candidate for Licensure TN
Now taking appointments for May 2020!
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Friend, it is an act of your strength when you show up for counseling. Teddy Roosevelt said,
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."
You are in the arena, “daring greatly.” As your therapist, my goal is to get in the arena with you, in your corner, to wipe the dust, sweat, and tears. I am here to give you a place of rest and safety: spiritually, physically, relationally, and mentally.
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."
You are in the arena, “daring greatly.” As your therapist, my goal is to get in the arena with you, in your corner, to wipe the dust, sweat, and tears. I am here to give you a place of rest and safety: spiritually, physically, relationally, and mentally.
Intake Documents
Take a look at the four documents below. Fill out form #1 at the 1st appointment, or you can fill it out ahead of time and email it to me. Forms #2 and #3 are read only. Look over Form #4 if we will be doing virtual counseling. You can sign all documents electronically at the 1st appointment.
Take a look at the four documents below. Fill out form #1 at the 1st appointment, or you can fill it out ahead of time and email it to me. Forms #2 and #3 are read only. Look over Form #4 if we will be doing virtual counseling. You can sign all documents electronically at the 1st appointment.
Counseling for...
- Complex trauma
- Intimate partner violence (see stats)
- Addictions
- Spiritual Abuse
- Unwanted sexual behaviors
- OCD (Pure OCD, Hoarding, Harm, Pedophilia, Scrupulosity)
- Depression
- Infidelity recovery
- Family stress
- Marital discord
- Couples considering engagement
- Forgiveness & Reconciliation
Scheduling
I do all of my own scheduling. I have a variety of times available M, W, and F. The quickest and easiest way get an appointment with me is to schedule online. You'll be able to see my available slots and grab one for yourself, as well as leave me personal note if you wish. If the online scheduler is giving you trouble, or if you think there is something we need to discuss before you schedule, feel free to text, call or email.
Payment
Sessions are $100 and last 50 minutes. I accept cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards and health savings account cards. I don't participate in any insurance networks as a pre-licensed professional.
I do all of my own scheduling. I have a variety of times available M, W, and F. The quickest and easiest way get an appointment with me is to schedule online. You'll be able to see my available slots and grab one for yourself, as well as leave me personal note if you wish. If the online scheduler is giving you trouble, or if you think there is something we need to discuss before you schedule, feel free to text, call or email.
Payment
Sessions are $100 and last 50 minutes. I accept cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards and health savings account cards. I don't participate in any insurance networks as a pre-licensed professional.
Credentials
- Candidate for Licensure in TN
- B.A., Music - Furman University
- M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with certificates in Marriage and Family Therapy, and Trauma
- M.A., Biblical Studies, Reformed Theological Seminary
Spiritual Integration
As a Christian, I see you as one made in the image of God. I see this world, with all of its sin, spin, pain, and suffering as the stage of God's story. But, friend, I will not slap a spiritual bandaid on your suffering. I am not going to tell you to "Take two verses and call me in the morning!" My convictions about God, Jesus, Scripture, and the Church are vital sources of joy for me. However, they can be a trigger for others. I get that. Spiritual trauma is a true form of suffering. Religious abuse is unacceptable. I work for you. I will not impose on you my spiritual values. I acknowledge your dignity and will give you the judgment-free respect you deserve.
As a Christian, I see you as one made in the image of God. I see this world, with all of its sin, spin, pain, and suffering as the stage of God's story. But, friend, I will not slap a spiritual bandaid on your suffering. I am not going to tell you to "Take two verses and call me in the morning!" My convictions about God, Jesus, Scripture, and the Church are vital sources of joy for me. However, they can be a trigger for others. I get that. Spiritual trauma is a true form of suffering. Religious abuse is unacceptable. I work for you. I will not impose on you my spiritual values. I acknowledge your dignity and will give you the judgment-free respect you deserve.
Theoretical Orientation
I am trained as a Trauma therapist. My clinical approach for trauma work is Component Based Psychotherapy (CBP). CBP is a treatment framework that was specifically designed to address the legacy of complex trauma in adult clients. I am also trained in Marriage and Family Therapy. When working with couples and families, I think systemically and use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). For clients with chronic, pervasive, dysfunctional ways of relating to others, I incorporate Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP). Importantly, these approaches focus on Attachment Theory; the belief and assumption that a lot of what is troubling you and your relationships can be traced to your early life. Therefore, I see you not as sick, but stuck. Take heart, change is possible!
I am trained as a Trauma therapist. My clinical approach for trauma work is Component Based Psychotherapy (CBP). CBP is a treatment framework that was specifically designed to address the legacy of complex trauma in adult clients. I am also trained in Marriage and Family Therapy. When working with couples and families, I think systemically and use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). For clients with chronic, pervasive, dysfunctional ways of relating to others, I incorporate Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP). Importantly, these approaches focus on Attachment Theory; the belief and assumption that a lot of what is troubling you and your relationships can be traced to your early life. Therefore, I see you not as sick, but stuck. Take heart, change is possible!
