Online Therapy for People in Tennessee

Finding a therapist who is trained in a specific approach, has openings, and fits your schedule can be hard, especially outside a big city. Telehealth widens your options. Contemporary Behavioral Therapy offers secure video therapy to people located in Tennessee with John Campbell, MA, a Licensed Professional Counselor–Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) in Tennessee. John is also licensed as an LPC in Texas.

The practice is currently accepting new clients.

Who This Is For

Telehealth therapy is available to people anywhere in Tennessee, including people in the Clarksville area and the Brentwood and greater Nashville area.

People often reach out about:

  • anxiety and persistent worry
  • obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • emotions that feel intense and hard to manage
  • perfectionism, rigidity, or feeling emotionally shut down
  • feeling stuck or disconnected from what matters to them

What I Offer by Telehealth

These evidence-based approaches can be delivered fully online:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): practical tools for noticing and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going.
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD: gradual, planned practice facing feared thoughts and situations without doing compulsions. Telehealth can make ERP easier, since many OCD triggers are at home.
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): skills for managing intense emotions, getting through crises, and handling relationships.
  • Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT): for emotional overcontrol, focusing on openness, flexibility, and connection.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): learning to make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward your values. John holds an ACT training credential from the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS).

John also runs weekly DBT and RO-DBT skills classes. Call (713) 955-5925 for current days and times and to ask about options for Tennessee residents.

How Telehealth Sessions Work

Sessions take place over a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. Clients join through the telehealth waiting room link on the Contact page. You'll need:

  • a phone, tablet, or computer with a camera and microphone
  • a reliable internet connection
  • a private space where you can talk freely

Sessions follow the same structure as in-person therapy: understanding what brings you in, setting goals, learning skills, and practicing between sessions. Research generally supports video therapy as an effective way to deliver approaches like CBT for many people, though it isn't the right fit for everyone. If it isn't, we'll talk about other options.

Why You Need to Be in Tennessee During Sessions

Therapists are licensed by state, and the rule follows where the client is physically located during the session, not where they live permanently. That means:

  • You need to be in Tennessee (or Texas, where John is also licensed) at the time of each session.
  • If you're traveling to another state, let us know ahead of time so we can plan around it.

This protects you by making sure your therapist is licensed and accountable where you are.

Getting Started

  1. Reach out by calling (713) 955-5925 or using the contact form.
  2. Talk briefly about what you're looking for. John offers a free 30-minute consultation.
  3. Schedule your first video session.

For fees and payment details, see the Services and Rates page. Insurance is accepted for Tennessee clients. Many plans cover telehealth in Tennessee, but coverage varies by plan, so we'll verify your benefits before your first session. Self-pay is $275 for the intake and $225 per session. Our (713) 955-5925 number works for Tennessee callers too. Nashville and Clarksville are on Central Time, the same as Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see a therapist online in Tennessee? Yes. Licensed therapists can provide telehealth therapy to people physically located in Tennessee if they hold a Tennessee license. John Campbell is licensed in Tennessee as an LPC-MHSP and offers secure video sessions to people anywhere in the state.

What is an LPC-MHSP? LPC-MHSP stands for Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation. It is the Tennessee license that allows a counselor to diagnose and treat mental health conditions.

Can I do online therapy from Clarksville or Nashville with a therapist based in Texas? Yes, as long as the therapist holds a Tennessee license and you are located in Tennessee during the session. John Campbell is licensed in both Texas and Tennessee, so people in Clarksville, Brentwood, Nashville, and elsewhere in Tennessee can see him by video.

Does online therapy work for OCD and anxiety? Many people do well with online CBT and ERP for anxiety and OCD. Telehealth can even help with ERP, because exposures can be practiced at home where many OCD triggers happen. A licensed therapist can help you decide whether telehealth is a good fit.

A Conversation Is a Good First Step

If you're in Tennessee and looking for a therapist trained in CBT, ERP, DBT, RO-DBT, or ACT, you're welcome to reach out or call (713) 955-5925.

This page is for general information and is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment. Telehealth is not an emergency service. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.