SaKarsha Sanchez-Hunter

Master’s Level Therapist:  

Dealing with mental health concerns can be a struggle - you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re responding to grief, depression, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, or heartbreak, therapy can be a great place to walk alongside a trained clincian who can help you process and work with you to break barriers and rediscover purpose.

I like to look at therapy as a journey to self-discovery that requires a collaborative effort between the client and the therapist. I strive to meet clients where they are and help them move past their barriers to rediscover their purpose. In sessions, I curate a non-judgmental, safe space for clients to process and communicate their most vulnerable experiences and their life journey. I’m an ambitious, genuine, and compassionate mental health clinician who’s goal is to provide exceptional mental health care to the community.

On a Personal Note: 

I am originally from Florida and lived across many states as a military spouse before landing in Tennessee. Aside from work duties, my attention and quality time is devoted to my spouse, four children, and fur baby. I am passionate about education and equipping those within the community with evidenced-based mental health techniques required to prosper in their lives. Much of my time is also spent in research towards pursuing a doctoral degree in General Psychology with an emphasis on cognition and instruction.

Education: 

• PhD in General Psychology, Cognition, and Instruction (currently pursuing), Grand  Canyon University

• Master of Science in Professional Counseling, Grand Canyon University

• Bachelor of Art in General Psychology, University of North Florida

• Associates of Art, Psychology and Early Childhood Education, Eastern Florida State College

Areas of Specialty: 

I specialize in working with military families, teenagers, emerging adults, and those individuals’ facing issues with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, marital conflict, relationship distress, domestic abuse, grief and loss, setting boundaries, trauma, anger, life transitions, and parenting. I use an integrative approach to meet the needs of my clients.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

• Person (Client) Centered Therapy/ Existential Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

• Solution Focused Brief Therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Insurance: 

Accepted Insurance 

• Self-Pay

• Aetna

• Cigna