About
Tomlin Counseling
& Consulting
I am licensed in Tennessee with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with a variety of mental health issues, including; stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, lack of motivation, low self-esteem, lack of meaning and purpose & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
A safe, non-judgmental space
As a mental health therapist, my overarching goal is to help you to feel fully seen, heard, and accepted exactly as you are. I will create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to share your story: your insecurities, fears, anxiety, grief, concerns about the future, and your experiences from your past.
Client-Centered Therapy
I am a client-centered therapist who values the therapeutic relationship above all else. I work from a constructivist perspective, acknowledging that all of our former life experiences have created the person we are today. I see all of my clients as very unique individuals with their own special strengths, talents, and gifts, and I will help you to fully recognize and develop these gifts so that you can be the best version of yourself - the person you were born to be.
My specialties include self-esteem issues, stress, and anxiety, lack of motivation, depression, grief and loss, body image issues, trauma, adjustment issues, and finding purpose and meaning. I use a variety of treatment modalities including traditional therapeutic techniques, e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy, positive psychology, psychoeducation, and solution-focused therapy.
Insurance
Tomlin Counseling & Consulting is credentialed to take insurance from:
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, Optum/United Healthcare, Cigna Evernorth, and Medicare.
License(s)
Licensed Professional Counselor
4452, Tennessee
Professional Associations
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor Association (TLPCA)
Education
Trevecca Nazarene University
Year graduated: 2018
Degree: Master of Arts
Specialties
Alzheimer's & Dementia, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Body Image, Career, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Depression, Divorce & Separation, Gender Identity, Grief & Loss, LGBTQIA+, Neuropsychological Issues, Pet Loss, Phobias & Fears, Self-Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Identity, Sleep Disorders, Stress/Stress Management, Suicidality, Suicide Loss, Trauma & PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's Issues
Therapy types
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Somatic Therapy,
Strengths-Based Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy
Testimonials
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"I really value and enjoy my sessions with Connie. I have had significant improvements in my mental health since starting therapy with Connie."
Written on Jan 20, 2023 after therapy with Connie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes.
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"Connie is the only therapist I’ve met that wants to do therapy by MY terms! She is compassionate and deeply empathetic in her sessions, and makes sure I'm comfortable no matter what!"
Written on Jan 06, 2023 after therapy with Connie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd.
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"Connie is an amazing therapist! She has been a helpful guide on my journey to better mental health. Never giving me the answers. Only providing the tools to help me find the answers on my own. This experience has been tremendous for me!"
Written on Jan 13, 2023 after therapy with Connie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd.
Published Articles
Westcott, J. B., Fullen, M. C., Tomlin, C., Eikenberg, K., Delaughter, P. M., Mize, M. C. B., & Shannonhouse, L. R. (2023). “We all have a stake in this”: A phenomenological inquiry into integrating suicide intervention in home-delivered meal contexts. Aging & Mental Health. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2023.2282681
Fullen, M. C., Smith, J. L., Clarke, P. B., Westcott, J. B., McCoy, R., & Tomlin, C. C. (2023). Holistic wellness coaching for older adults: preliminary evidence for a novel wellness intervention in senior living communities. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 42(3), 427–437. https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648221135582
Westcott, J. B., Fullen, M. C., Tomlin, C., Eikenberg, K., Delaughter, P. M., Mize, M. C. B., & Shannonhouse, L. R. (2022). “Listen closer”: Home-delivered meal volunteers’ understanding of their role in suicide prevention. Ageing & Society. Advance online publication. https://www.doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X22000368
Book Chapter
Fullen, M.C., Wiley, J.D., Delaughter, P.M., Tomlin, C.C., & Westcott, J.B. (in press). Providing counseling services in senior living communities: Challenges & opportunities. In D. S. Sanghu (Ed.), Counseling aging clients: Some common challenges in gerontology.
Other Publications
Tomlin, C., Fullen, M.C., Shannonhouse, L.R., Breedlove Mize, M.C., Westcott, J.B., & Delaughter, P. (2020). Caregiver tips during COVID-19: Building resilience, protecting yourself and those you care for. https://www.wheaton.edu/media/humanitarian-disaster-institute/tipsheets/Caregiver-tips-during-COVID-19.pdf
Perez, M., Antin, J., Wotring, B. & Tomlin, C. (2021). Rural mobility challenges for seniors in the Roanoke, VA area. Presented at National Science Foundation and Japan Science and Technology Agency Kickoff Meeting.
My Rates
Tomlin Counseling & Consulting is now credentialed to take insurance from:
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, Optum/United Healthcare, Cigna Evernorth, and Medicare.
Counseling
Online or in-person, this is designated for individuals to process and explore their thoughts. Typically, meetings are weekly or bi-weekly.
50 mins | $125 | Book a Session
Consulting
Online or in-person, this is a service for people with cognitive impairment or dementia, or their caregivers. Consultations can include dementia care tips and education, and brain health education.
50 mins | $125 | Book a Session