Nancy Truett , LPC

Nancy Truett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 23 years of experience providing counseling, clinical mental health services, and substance use treatment. Based in Tennessee, she has worked across a range of settings including agencies, private practice, K-12 schools, residential treatment, and college counseling, giving her a broad perspective on clinical care and the needs of diverse populations.

Ms. Truett holds a master’s degree in Educational Psychology with a focus on Community and Mental Health Counseling from the University of Tennessee and a BA in Literature and Creative Writing from the University of North Carolina. She often integrates arts-based techniques into therapy, drawing on her background in creative writing to support expressive and reflective work. She is also a doctoral candidate at the University of Tennessee in Educational Psychology and Adult Learning, and serves as the Director of Counseling Services at a community college.

A trauma-informed clinician certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Ms. Truett specializes in work with women, abuse, and trauma, particularly psychological and emotional abuse. Her clinical practice and research address a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, grief and loss, eating and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family-of-origin dynamics, and challenges such as codependency, control and commitment issues, and substance use. She blends client-centered, cognitive behavioral, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches to tailor treatment to each person’s goals and strengths.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Nancy Truett draws from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, helping people explore their feelings and build self-awareness in a supportive environment. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

She is also trained in EMDR, a structured approach for processing traumatic memories that can reduce the intensity of distressing experiences and related symptoms. These methods are chosen and blended according to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences so treatment feels personalized and effective.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy, and Nancy works collaboratively with clients to determine which techniques fit best. Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent support while balancing work, family, and other commitments. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing clients to engage in meaningful therapeutic work from different locations and in ways that suit their daily lives.