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Bethany Sparkman
Experience
5 years
Based in
Tennessee
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Tennessee

Bethany Sparkman

LPC

Helping people build practical, values-based change

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License and NPI on record

LPC
Tennessee · 6918
NPI
1629839329

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  • Values-driven work
  • Skills and tools
  • Supportive listening

About Bethany

Bethany Sparkman is a Licensed Professional Counselor working in Tennessee. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction challenges, anger, and trauma. She approaches each person with respect for their own story and strengths. Bethany aims to support and empower people taking steps toward a more fulfilling life.

She centers sessions on what the client wants to change and builds practical steps to get there. Conversations are straightforward and grounded in everyday problems. Bethany draws on cognitive behavioral tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, and she uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take action toward them.

When trauma is part of the picture, Bethany includes techniques designed to reduce the power of past events and ease distress. She also uses skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help with emotional regulation and coping during high-stress moments. Her client-centered stance means the pace and focus shift to match each person’s needs.

With five years of experience, she combines structured skill teaching with open listening. Sessions often mix goal-setting, skill practice, and problem-solving. Bethany works with a broad range of concerns, including relationship stress, grief, body image, parenting strain, ADHD, and workplace pressure.

People who want clear steps and a supportive listener may find this approach helpful. She encourages people to notice small progress and to try doable changes between meetings. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site’s process to connect and schedule.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English

How Bethany Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, life transitions, and building a meaningful routine. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and homework. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping skills. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a trauma-informed method aimed at reducing distress tied to upsetting memories and can be offered when trauma is a central concern.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will partner with the person to choose techniques that fit their goals, comfort level, and life demands. Sessions typically blend listening, skill practice, and small between-session tasks so progress can be tracked and adjusted together.

The reader should confirm current online session options before booking, since formats are set by the therapist and the site. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits often help people keep therapy consistent while they try new coping strategies and build toward change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Bethany address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, eating and body image, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related topics listed on the profile.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style combines straightforward problem-solving with a client-centered approach. She uses practical skills teaching alongside listening to each person’s story.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience as a clinician working with a range of concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Tennessee.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can I work with her from another country?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

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