Edward Breedlove , LPC-MHSP

Edward Breedlove is a licensed professional counselor in Tennessee with a background that combines more than 25 years in Christian ministry and six years of full-time mental health counseling. As an LPC-MHSP - Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider - he brings clinical training and pastoral experience together to help people facing difficult life transitions and relationship challenges.

He has worked with couples, families, and individuals on a range of concerns including obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, men's issues, unwanted sexual behaviors, addictions, relationship ruptures, and intimacy-related problems. He also supports clients as they cope with significant life changes, drawing on practical strategies and a process-oriented mindset.

Edward approaches clients as the experts in their own lives and positions himself as a process consultant who helps uncover and apply existing strengths to overcome obstacles. He emphasizes courage and compassion throughout the work and is committed to providing steady support and an understanding environment as people pursue healing and transformation.

Integrating Attachment and Cognitive Approaches in Online Care

Edward uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early connections shape current relationships and emotional patterns, helping clients address trust, closeness, and communication challenges. He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, teaching practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage compulsions, and change behaviors that no longer serve a person. Additionally, Client-Centered Therapy is part of his approach, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients' perspectives guide the work and personal strengths are prioritized.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and Edward collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He works together with clients to adjust strategies over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online sessions - whether by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other responsibilities. These options allow licensed professionals to meet clients where they are, making therapy more accessible while preserving continuity of care and the opportunity for meaningful progress.