Gayden Mcfarlin Fite, LPC-MHSP

Gayden Mcfarlin Fite is a Tennessee-licensed counselor with 30 years of clinical experience who supports adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and challenges related to identity and self-worth. As an LPC-MHSP - which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider - she brings long-term experience working with trauma and abuse, panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety and phobia, and LGBT-related concerns. She also focuses on helping clients build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence while addressing symptoms of depression.

Gayden approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, honoring each person as the expert of their own story and helping them identify personal resources to overcome obstacles. She describes the decision to seek help as a courageous first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life, and she aims to provide support and empowerment throughout the change process. Her practice combines practical, evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, client-centered stance to help people manage symptoms and pursue meaningful goals.

Gayden offers therapeutic care in English and works with clients in Tennessee. She meets people where they are and collaborates with them to develop personalized plans that address both immediate concerns and longer-term growth.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Gayden uses practical, evidence-based methods that focus on building skills to manage stress and anxiety - teaching techniques that help reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. She also applies trauma-informed interventions designed to address the effects of abuse and post-traumatic stress by helping clients process difficult experiences and regain a sense of safety and control. In addition, Gayden employs a strengths-based, supportive approach to bolster self-esteem and confidence, particularly for clients navigating identity-related concerns such as LGBT issues.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Gayden partners with each client to identify goals, preferences, and needs, and she adapts techniques accordingly so treatment aligns with what works best for the individual.

Online therapy with Gayden is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and for how people prefer to engage. These options make it easier to access consistent care while accommodating work, family, and mobility considerations, and they allow licensed professionals to support progress across different life circumstances.