4 a Purpose Counseling, LLC

11/21/2025

10/23/2025

Avoidant attachment often gets mistaken for not caring, but underneath the calm exterior is a nervous system saying, “Too close feels too risky.” 💭
People with an avoidant attachment style tend to pull back when emotions run high, crave independence, and feel safer relying on themselves.
It’s not about a lack of love—it’s about protection.
With awareness and new experiences of safe closeness, even distance can learn to relax. 🌿

10/21/2025

💖Attachment Style Series💖
Anxious attachment often gets labeled as ‘clingy,’ but really—it’s just your nervous system asking, ‘Am I safe with you?’ 💛
People with an anxious attachment style tend to crave closeness, worry about disconnection, and read deeply into small changes in tone or timing.
It’s not neediness—it’s a longing for reassurance that love won’t disappear.
With awareness and new experiences of safety, this attachment style can shift toward security.✨

10/02/2025

✨ Meet one of our interns Teresa! ✨
She is a Marriage and Family Intern here at 4 a Purpose Counseling and is currently accepting new clients at a reduced rate!
When seeing an intern you get a fresh perspective and extra care with help from experienced supervisors. If you have an questions or would like to schedule, text or call @ (615)-295-8992

09/23/2025

✨ Meet Emma Aspinwall ✨
Emma is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern who has been part of our practice for the past year. She is currently completing her training at Trevecca Nazarene University and enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Emma is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space for growth and healing—and she currently has availability for new clients! 💙

09/10/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. We can make a difference by gaining awareness and showing support for those who are struggling! If you or a loved one needs help, reach out to the resources listed and know that su***de is preventable! ***depreventionday ***deawarness ***depreventionmonth

08/31/2025

✨ Why Art Therapy Works for Teens ✨
Teen years can feel overwhelming — full of big emotions, changes, and pressures. Art therapy gives teens a safe space to express themselves in ways words can’t always capture.

We are offering a teens support group starting in September! DM us for more info on how to join!

Art therapy isn’t about being “good at art” — it’s about finding freedom and healing through creativity. 💜

08/26/2025

🎨🫟New Group🫟🎨
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We have a new group beginning in September targeted toward teens ages 15-17 looking for a safe space to find support, and learn stress management skills.
Being a teen can be a very challenging time of life, in so many different ways. Teens often lack the support they need because they might not know how or where to begin. This group is the perfect place to start!

08/11/2025

✨ August Book of the Month ✨
This month we’re diving into Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt — a tender, funny, and unexpectedly wise story about grief, connection, and the ways healing can come from the most surprising places… even an octopus 🐙💛.

It’s a perfect late-summer read to remind us that change and hope can arrive in unexpected forms — and that it’s never too late to rewrite our own story.

Have you read it yet?

07/28/2025

✨ Now Accepting New Clients ✨
(Individual & Couples Therapy)
Hi! My name is Teresa Barrett and I’m a graduate-level therapist intern offering affordable, compassionate therapy for those looking to feel more grounded, connected, and understood.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or just feeling stuck — you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.
🌷 $50/hr Individuals
💬 $85/hr Couples
📍Available for virtual and/or in-person sessions
⭐️ Reduced rates offered!
📞 Message me at (615)-295-8992 to schedule an appointment or to ask any questions you may have!

07/18/2025

🩵JULY BOOK CLUB BOOK🩵
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Contradiction Days: by Joanna Novak
What happens when the need for control collides with the longing to break free? Contradiction Days is a powerful memoir exploring motherhood, mental health, identity, and what it means to unravel and rebuild. Joanna Novak offers an unflinching look at her struggle with perfectionism, art, and psychiatric treatment—with prose that’s both raw and poetic.

This month, we invite you to read along with us and reflect on the beauty and complexity of emotional truth.

07/10/2025

💙MTSU STUDENTS💙
My name is Teresa Barrett and I am a graduate level intern at 4 a Purpose Counseling! I am accepting clients of all ages and all walks of life!
Going back to school can be a stressful time and everyone deserves access to affordable mental health care. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or daily struggles, I would be glad to help!
Feel free to call or text at (615)-295-8992