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Cathy Tanner, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Cathy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Cathy. View 25 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Tennessee, Tennessee, and 1 more

Recent reviews

Cathy is incredibly supportive, trustworthy, and easy to talk to. Every session leaves me feeling better, even in the face of challenging circumstances and stressors. The provided agendas are helpful to reflect on the previous week and a great reference during the session. I am extremely satisfied with the care I've been afforded and the partnership I've developed with Cathy.

Jul 2024

Cathy is an excellent therapist. She is professional and encouraging. She helps me make sense of what’s happening in my mind.

Dec 2023

More about Cathy

  • 21 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LPC-MHSP, LCMHC

Hello! I'm glad that you are here. The following is a little about me and my counseling practice. I have been in private practice since 2009. I enjoy helping clients with a range of issues such as: anxiety, self-sabotage, family dynamics, relationships, depression, intrusive thoughts, negative thought patterns, motivation, "why am I here and what is all this for?!" a.k.a. existential crisis, narcissistic abuse recovery, self-esteem and self-worth. It is always my goal to provide clients with a judgment-free space to express themselves and I work with clients to enhance self-acceptance and self-esteem. I also encourage and teach mindfulness and utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches.

You will hear from me often! I stay in frequent contact with my clients between sessions via worksheets and messages and you can message me anytime. I recommend books and podcasts and send positive affirmations throughout the week.

I am a Master's Level Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation and have been a counselor since 2003. Please note that I see only clients who reside and are physically in the state of Tennessee.

I am happy to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to reach out any time!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Depression ADHD Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue Abandonment Adoption and Foster Care Aging and Geriatric Issues Attachment issues Avoidant Personality Blended Family Issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain illness and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment Issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster Dependent Personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic Violence Drug and Alcohol Addiction Eating and Food-Related Issues Emptiness Family of Origin Issues Family Problems Fatherhood Issues Fertility Issues First Responder Issues Forgiveness Gender Dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and End of Life Counseling Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural Concerns Narcissism Obsessions Compulsions and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality Disorders Phobias Postpartum Depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and Discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sexual Assault and Abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Cathy Tanner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255543880.

  • LPC · Tennessee · LPC0000002380 · Expires December 2025
  • LPC-MHSP · Tennessee · 2380 · Expires December 2025
  • LCMHC · Utah · 14060611-6004 · Expires September 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Cathy Tanner

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

25 reviews

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Clients mention: Listens Amazing Recommend Comfortable Easy Great Helped Helpful Wonderful Supportive

Cathy is incredibly supportive, trustworthy, and easy to talk to. Every session leaves me feeling better, even in the face of challenging circumstances and stressors. The provided agendas are helpful to reflect on the previous week and a great reference during the session. I am extremely satisfied with the care I've been afforded and the partnership I've developed with Cathy.

Jul 2024

Cathy is an excellent therapist. She is professional and encouraging. She helps me make sense of what’s happening in my mind.

Dec 2023

very comfortable to talk to - listens and ask really good engaging questions. she makes me feel heard

Oct 2023

She is very helpful and mindful. I hope I keep her as my therapist for a long time!

Oct 2023

Cathy is an exceptional therapist. I feel incredibly comfortable speaking to her about all my concerns. Cathy provides her insights but also allows me space to talk through the issue. She is readily available outside our weekly sessions and responds in a timely manner.

Sep 2023

Cathy is a wonderful therapist. She listens to me and guides me towards the place I desire to be while challenging me to think about the goals. She responds quickly and gives me things to think about and/or worksheets to help me with my journey. I feel truly supported.

Jul 2023

As someone who is new to therapy she quickly made me feel at ease and easy to open up. She’s shared lots of helpful things to reflect on/to try. Very available.

Jun 2023

Cathy is a supportive therapist and a consistent advocate. She sends multiple resources weekly. She is responsive and kind.

Jun 2023

Cathy Tanner is the best Therpist I have ever had. She listens, she does not push and she ask you questions that get you talking about things that make you understand maybe why you react a specific way when a specific issue arises. I'm excited to see where this leads me.

May 2023

Cathy is a kind and compassionate therapist who helps me get to the root cause of old and new issues and prompts me to put in the work for change by sending engaging correspondence as well as worksheets.

Mar 2023

Cathy is the absolute BEST so lucky to have her as a therapist! She has helped me so much and is a great listener.

Apr 2023

Cathy has been an amazing help to me during my time of need. I feel that she truly listens to me, understands, and has good feedback. I tried multiple therapists before I found her, and I was very glad I did.

Feb 2023

Cathy is absolutely wonderful. She is kind, insightful, intelligent, and exactly how you'd hope a therapist would be. This is my first time using therapy, and in just one session, Cathy was able to provide me with a completely new perspective on a strained relationship in my life, along with some tools to help nurture it back to health. We still have some more work to do, but I'm so impressed by the impact therapy has had on my life already after just one week. I highly recommend her!

Jan 2023

Would recommend Cathy for anyone. She helped me througha break up and moving into a new chapter. Very thankful for her guidance and insight during a very challenging time in my life.

Dec 2022

Cathy is always very responsive to messages, she listens, challenges me, provides me with additional resources like books and podcasts, and makes me feel heard. I can't say enough nice things about Cathy!

Dec 2022

I’ve only had one session with her.

Sep 2022

Cathy is awesome. She is super welcoming and friendly which was super important to me because it was my first time going to therapy. She sends you messages in between sessions as well as homework to reflect on your progress and session as a whole. I would recommend Cathy and her style to anyone struggling with anxiety, heartbreak, and more.

Sep 2022

She is truly the best. I’m glad to have met her and made a friend in someone I can trust and who I know genuinely cares about me and me as a whole.

Sep 2022

Cathy is amazing. I recently went through the death of my partner, and she was so thoughtful and so understanding. She helped me cope in ways I never thought imaginable. She has been so patient with me crawling in a cave in sadness, but been so consistent in her encouragement and checkups with me. I appreciate her sincere efforts to help me.

Aug 2022

I like what I see so far

C.H.·Jul 2022

Cathy is amazing! She is wonderful at making you feel comfortable immediately, asks you great questions, seems genuinely concerned, and is so good about responding to messages quickly! Highly recommend :)

A.V.·Jun 2022

Cathy is always very responsive to messages, she listens, challenges me, provides me with additional resources like books and podcasts, and incorporates humor into her sessions. Overall, it has been an amazing experience working with Cathy.

J.E.·Mar 2022

I've never gone to therapy before and she made it an amazing experience this whole time and I've enjoyed the knowledge that she's given me

D.A.·Mar 2022

She is so sweet and listens to me

D.A.·Mar 2022

Cathy is very attentive and responsive. She listens well before trying to come up with a solution, and she is very easy to talk to!

S.H.·Mar 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cathy Tanner offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Cathy Tanner works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Cathy Tanner speak?

Cathy Tanner speaks English.

How many years of experience does Cathy Tanner have?

Cathy Tanner has 21 years of experience.

Where is Cathy Tanner licensed to practice?

Cathy Tanner is licensed to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee, and Utah.

Does Cathy Tanner accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Cathy Tanner does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Cathy Tanner offer?

Cathy Tanner offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Cathy Tanner?

Cathy Tanner can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Cathy Tanner?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.

Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.