Seymour, TN Local Support & Community Resources

Julie Jerrolds is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider (LPC, MHSP) with over 23 years of dedicated experience in the field of counseling. With a focus on trauma recovery, family counseling, and addiction, she brings a wealth of knowledge and diverse perspectives to her clients, whether they are preteens, teens, adults, or elders facing challenges such as depression, trauma, PTSD, and family conflict. Julie is certified in several therapeutic approaches, including EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), OK CORRAL Equine therapy, EAGALA, DBT, Natural Lifemanship, Equine-Assisted EMDR, CBT, and Experiential Therapies. She also offers individual and group supervision for counselors aspiring to obtain their LPC. Julie is eager to connect and collaborate with clients, whether through in-person sessions, Telehealth, or unique equine-assisted experiences. Her goal is to help individuals and families formulate effective plans for living their best lives.

Joy Parrish is a compassionate and skilled therapist dedicated to empowering individuals through various therapeutic approaches. With credentials as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Joy specializes in supporting preteens, children, teens, and adults facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, and anger management. Her expertise includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Christian Counseling, allowing her to tailor her sessions to meet the unique needs of each client. Through a supportive and empathetic environment, Joy fosters personal growth and resilience, guiding her clients on their journey to emotional well-being.

Vickie Starkey is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist with a heartfelt commitment to helping individuals heal from issues they may not even realize are affecting them. Whether experiencing negative self-talk, battling depression, anxiety, ADHD, or the aftermath of complex trauma, Vickie has successfully guided many through their struggles toward meaningful change. With extensive experience assisting individuals labeled with dyslexia and others facing significant challenges, she approaches every client with compassion and understanding, regardless of their history or background. Vickie utilizes Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a specialized technique that empowers clients to process their issues and find tailored solutions, often leading to relief within the first session and substantial progress by their sixth session. In addition to this innovative approach, she incorporates traditional talk therapy to suit clients' needs. Being a native of Sevier County, Vickie possesses a profound understanding of the local culture and community, which she merges with her professional expertise to better support the residents of East Tennessee. Her multi-faceted experience across diverse cultures has instilled in her an appreciation for differences, making her exceptionally adept at addressing complex topics such as loss, adoption, and trauma. Vickie Starkey is committed to helping her clients transform their lives, revealing that true healing is always within reach.