Bethany Sparkman, LPC

Bethany Sparkman is a licensed counselor practicing in Tennessee with five years of professional experience. As a Licensed Professional Counselor - known as an LPC - she has completed the education and supervised training required to provide counseling services in the state. Bethany has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, individuals coping with addictions, survivors of trauma and abuse, and those seeking support with anger management.

She approaches therapy from a perspective that centers the person as the expert in their own life, helping clients identify and build on the strengths they already possess. Bethany emphasizes that taking the first step toward change takes courage and that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life is a meaningful act of self-care. She aims to support and empower people through that process, offering a collaborative partnership that focuses on practical growth and resilience.

Bethany strives to create a space where clients can explore challenges, develop new coping skills, and work toward goals that matter to them, all while recognizing the strengths that will help guide their progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Bethany uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered approaches to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and anger management. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and reflects, helping clients access their own insights and strengths to address challenges like addiction recovery or coping after trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Bethany collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions offer flexibility to connect by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or to access support from home. This range of options can help people maintain continuity of care and engage in therapy in ways that feel most comfortable and practical for them.