Nancy Truett

Nancy Truett is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Tennessee with 23 years of experience. She brings a long career in counseling, substance use treatment, and educational settings to her work. Nancy combines practical skills with a straightforward, compassionate approach so people feel heard and understood from the first session.

She uses methods that help people talk through upsetting patterns and learn new ways to cope. Nancy draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's lead and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also uses EMDR for people processing trauma when that fits their goals.

Nancy has worked in agencies, private practice, K-12 schools, colleges, and residential treatment settings. That range informs how she helps people with anger, addictions, trauma, relationships, and parenting challenges. Her background includes work with adults and adolescents in treatment for substance use and with people affected by psychological and emotional abuse.

She earned a master’s degree from the University of Tennessee in Educational Psychology-Community & Mental Health Counseling and a BA in Literature-Creative Writing from the University of North Carolina. Nancy often integrates arts-based exercises in sessions to help people find new ways to express difficult feelings.

Nancy is currently a doctoral candidate in Educational Psychology and Research at the University of Tennessee and serves as a director of counseling services at a community college. People who want practical tools and a collaborative, steady clinician may find her approach helpful.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person's lead. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the person set the pace and goals for sessions. This approach supports people who need space to name priorities and feel understood.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. Sessions use practical exercises and simple experiments to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns because it teaches concrete skills to use between appointments.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used when people want to process traumatic memories. The method structures gradual work on distressing memories while keeping coping skills in place. It can be an option when trauma is a central concern.

Nancy will work with each person to decide which approach or combination feels right. Figuring out a best fit is a collaborative process that takes into account the person's goals, comfort level, and daily life. She adjusts methods as progress and needs change.

Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online options can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins around a workday, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits often help people maintain momentum between sessions while managing daily responsibilities.