About

Bethany Sparkman, LPC, is a licensed clinician practicing in Tennessee with five years of professional experience. Her work addresses a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family challenges, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting, self esteem, career questions, bipolar conditions, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication and control problems, chronic pain and caregiver stress, dissociation, domestic violence, and blended family dynamics.

Her approach emphasizes the client as the expert of their own story and the importance of building on existing strengths. She draws on evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and the Gottman Method, alongside client-centered principles, to tailor sessions to each person's needs.

Bethany aims to support and empower people taking steps toward change by combining practical skill-building with values-driven goals. She offers structured work on specific symptoms as well as space for exploration during periods of transition and challenge in Tennessee-based practice.
Location:
Tennessee, United States
Years Experience:
5
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Depression
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: TN LPC 6918
  • NPI Number: 1629839329
  • License: LPC (Tennessee)

Remote sessions using multiple therapeutic methods

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters most to them and learn ways to take committed action toward those values. In online work Bethany uses ACT techniques to support exploration of priorities, notice difficult internal experiences, and develop flexible responses that align with personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify patterns of thought and behavior that maintain distress and to introduce practical strategies for change. Sessions online may include skill practice, structured exercises, and collaborative problem solving to address anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is offered as a way to process distressing memories when appropriate. Throughout remote care Bethany integrates client-centered practices so that sessions are collaborative and paced to match each person’s needs. Telehealth options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide a range of ways to connect.

How long has Bethany been practicing?

She has five years of professional work experience as a clinician.

What credentials does she hold?

Bethany holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Tennessee under TN LPC 6918.

Which languages does she use in sessions?

Sessions are conducted in English.

Where is she based?

Her practice is based in Tennessee.

What ways can someone work with her online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for remote work.

Does she accept clients outside the United States?

This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How does someone get started?

To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to be paired for care.