Counseling Department

Middle School is an exciting, yet difficult stage for early adolescents. Students who once sought the approval of their parents often begin looking toward their peers for approval, creating a stressful time as student seek to discover their personal identity. As a counselor, my goal is to help students discover their true identify, develop friendships, and learn to balance their home, school, and personal life. Assisting students in various ways allows them to better focus on academics, in return helping them to succeed throughout life.

Individual Counseling
Small Group Counseling
Large Group Counseling
Consultation
SAT/504
Atlas
Parent Resources
Scheduling
Character Education
Registration Info
Testing Support

HELPFUL LINKS

Parent Resources

TN Counselor Standards

https://mhanational.org/know-signs-recognizing-mental-health-concerns-kids-and-teens

https://www.alcoholhelp.com/alcohol/underage-drinking/

COUNSELING RESOURCES:

Centerstone offers counseling at a reduced rate

Individual, family, and couples counseling

After Hours on Call: 1-888-777-7988

1203 Memorial Blvd., Suite E

Murfreesboro, TN 37129

615-904-6103

Life Care Family Services offers counseling at a reduced rate

Faith-based community mental health – Individual and family counseling, therapy, and psychiatric care; out-patient and in-home services

1630 South Church Street, suite 104

Murfreesboro, TN 37013

615-295-2645

The Guidance Center offers counseling at a reduced rate

Child and adult counseling, addictions / recovery services, crisis response services

Offers counseling at a reduced rate

2126 N. Thompson Lane

Murfreesboro, TN 37211

615-898-0771

Health Connect

Outpatient mental health services for children, adults, and families, In-home services and counseling; specialization in serving clients who have experienced traumatic events; behavioral counseling

132 Heritage Park Drive, Suite 2

Murfreesboro, TN 37133

Phone: 615-691-5291

Mental Health Co-Op Affordable for those with TennCare; financial assistance available

Case management, counseling for all ages, medication management, CCFT

*2711 Murfreesboro Rd

Suite 230

Antioch, TN 37013

Fax: 615-366-4172

*1203 Memorial Blvd., Suite E

Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Ph:615.904.6103

AGAPE

Faith-based Counseling, divorce groups for children and adolescents

North Boulevard Church of Christ

Monday, Thursday, Friday

615-896-1305

The Exchange Club Sliding scale for those who qualify

In-home family counseling (free for qualifying families), parent education classes (sliding scale for those who qualify, otherwise $40-$60), supervised visitation and safety exchange.

Regional Intervention Program (RIP)

Provides beginning/intermediate behavioral modification training to families with children up to 6 years old, social skills training for children with a school component. Parents must enroll children and must pay one “payback” visit (up to 32 paybacks)

615-963-1177

Athena Psychological Services Private insurance and sliding scale

Psychological testing, individual, family, and children’s counseling, immigration services, forensic evaluations, weight-related issue specific counseling, consulting services

Information (both locations): 615-320-1555

1725 Medical Center Pkwy, Suite 215

Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Phone: 615-320-1155

Rutherford County Volunteer Behavioral Health

434 Bell Street

Murfreesboro, TN 37130

(615) 904-9529

Volunteer Behavioral Health

Addiction recovery, individual and family counseling, crisis response, case management, psychological evaluation

2126 N Thompson Lane

Murfreesboro, TN 37219

(615) 904-7051

131 Mayfield Dr.

Smyrna, TN 37167

Genesis Psychiatric Do not accept Tenncare, Medicaid, or QMB

Faith based child and adolescent counseling and psychiatric care; medication management and brief therapy services

237 Castlewood Dr

Murfreesboro, TN 37129

(615) 494-4804

Cedar Grove

Residential treatment program for males ages 11-17 with behavioral health issues including sexually reactive or abusive behavior

1640 New Lascassas Hwy

Murfreesboro, TN 37130

(615) 895-9590

Branches Counseling Center sliding scale payment

Faith-based counseling for children, adolescents, families, and adults. Counseling for those struggling with depression, anxiety, and addiction; sliding scale payment

1102 Dow Street

Murfreesboro, TN 37130

615-904-7170

MTSU Center for Counseling and Psychological Services Sessions are $10 each

Individual counseling with all ages, family counseling services, distance counseling. Center utilizes counselors in training being observed by a supervisor.

503 East Bell Street

Building B, Suite 800

Murfreesboro, TN 37130

615-898-2271

Oasis Center (Nashville) counseling at a reduced rate

Individual counseling, family counseling, youth engagement / student programs, LGBTQ resources, programming, and counseling; crisis services

General Line / Crisis services (24/7): 615-327-4455 Transitional living: 615-983-6911

24 hour teen crisis line: 1-866-975-FREE

1704 Charlotte Ave. Suite 200

Nashville, TN 37203

Rogers Behavioral Health Insurance coverage varies; financial assistance varies

Mental health and addiction treatment. Both residential inpatient and outpatient programs for OCD and Anxiety, Autism and Anxiety and Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Depression and Mood Disorders, Addiction, and PTSD.

4230 Harding Pike, Suite 707

Nashville, TN 37205

615-760-3990

Lantern Lane Farms Does not accept insurance; sliding scale available

Individual counseling with individuals of all ages and families. Equine assisted psychotherapy.

6201 Corinth Rd.

Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

615-972-5454

Tennessee Voices for Children

Free youth mental health screenings; outpatient counseling services on a sliding scale

500 Professional Park Dr.

Goodlettsville, TN 37072

615-269-7751

Catholic Charities

behavioral Counseling

(615) 352-3087

Nashville Children's Alliance

Behavioral counseling

(615) 327-9958

OmniVisions

Behavioral counseling

(615) 834-1885

Pastoral Counseling Centers of Tennessee offers counseling at a reduced rate

(615) 904-8623

Primary Care and Hope Clinic offers counseling at a reduced rate

893-9390

180 Degrees Ministries

(615) 904-7180

Health Connect America

For more information, call (615) 691-5201.

LifeCare Family Services

For more information, call 1-877-881-0359.

Mental Health Association of Middle Tennessee

(615) 269-5355

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc.

(615) 904-6490

Pastoral Counseling Centers of Tennessee

(615) 904-8623

Primary Care and Hope Clinic

893-9390

Rutherford County Psychotherapy Association

This site can identify a clinician who deals with a certain issue, insurance, or the EAP offered through the client's employer.

Scarab Behavioral Health

(615) 262-7822

Crisis Resources:

Mobile Crisis – Youth Villages

For psychiatric emergencies; suicidal/homicidal thoughts or behaviors, severe depression, bizarre behavior, disorientation, confusion, hallucinations, destructive or out-of-control behavior. Call the crisis line (below).

(866) 791-9222

Suicide Prevention

Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network – (615) 297-1077

Suicide National Hotline – (800) 273-7444

After Hours Hotline – (615) 244-7444

To Report Child Abuse

Department of Children’s Services – (877) 542-2874

Rutherford County DCS – (615) 494-4540

Domestic Violence

(615) 313-4784 or (615) 532-3492

dle School

COUNSELOR'S CORNER
CYBER-BULLYING:

How to help your middle schooler stay safe from online bullying:

1) Explain that what may seen like common online behavior can be cyber-bullying. If friends post or share embarrassing photos or videos of others, classmates spread rumors on cell phones, or peers send messages via social media, that's crossing a lie. If done purposely and repeatedly, it's considered cyber-bullying.

2) Point out that what happens on line may have serious, real-life consequences. A humiliating photo gone viral could cause the victim to stay away from friends or hurt herself. And the bully can get into trouble at home, at school, or even with the law.

3) If your teen receives a bullying email, text, or social media message, tell her not to respond. That may make the situation worse. Instead, have her save or print it to keep a record. Then, she should block the sender and tell you about it so you can decide what to do, such as notifying your Internet service provider or the school.