TENNESSEE
Carmellita Johnson, LMSW (She/Her)
Tennessee | Virtual Only
Carmellita Johnson is a Licensed Master Social Worker based in Nashville, Tennessee, who brings compassion, strength, and leadership to every therapeutic relationship. With a deep commitment to helping individuals and families find clarity and healing, Carmellita works with clients of all ages—from children and teens to young adults, adults, and seniors.
Carmellita Johnson, LMSW (She/Her)
Tennessee | Virtual Only
Carmellita Johnson is a Licensed Master Social Worker based in Nashville, Tennessee, who brings compassion, strength, and leadership to every therapeutic relationship. With a deep commitment to helping individuals and families find clarity and healing, Carmellita works with clients of all ages—from children and teens to young adults, adults, and seniors.
She specializes in a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, family conflict, ADHD, personality disorders, and life transitions. Her clinical approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Strength-Based Therapy, always aiming to validate and empower her clients.
Carmellita’s clients appreciate her empathy, excellent listening skills, and ability to create a safe, nonjudgmental space. Whether working with individuals navigating crisis or helping families move through conflict, she is dedicated to supporting positive change. As she often says, “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change—I am changing the things I cannot accept.”
With a Master’s degree in Social Work from Middle Tennessee State University, Carmellita currently works in an inpatient mental health hospital, where she supports patients experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and dementia. Her experiences as a woman of color from a low-income background give her a strong foundation for working with clients from diverse cultures and walks of life.
Outside of work, Carmellita enjoys baking sweets, spending time with family, traveling, and making the most out of life with her beloved pets.
She is currently accepting new clients virtually in Tennessee.
Rebecca Brown, LMSW
Tennessee | Virtual Only
Rebecca Brown is a Licensed Master Social Worker serving individuals and young adults across Tennessee. Based in Chattanooga, Rebecca brings humor, compassion, and deep loyalty to her work as a therapist. With a passion for helping people overcome life’s toughest moments, she creates a safe, encouraging space for healing and growth.
Rebecca Brown, LMSW
Tennessee | Virtual Only
Rebecca Brown is a Licensed Master Social Worker serving individuals and young adults across Tennessee. Based in Chattanooga, Rebecca brings humor, compassion, and deep loyalty to her work as a therapist. With a passion for helping people overcome life’s toughest moments, she creates a safe, encouraging space for healing and growth.
Rebecca specializes in supporting clients dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem challenges, relationship stress, and more. Her approach is holistic—treating the whole person, not just a symptom or situation. She tailors her therapy to meet each person where they are, drawing from a wide range of evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Narrative Therapy.
Clients describe Rebecca as personable, adaptable, and someone who genuinely believes in their potential. Her mantra is: “Be the change you want to see in the world,” and she brings that energy into every session.
Rebecca holds both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Social Work from Middle Tennessee State University. She has worked with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and she continues to pursue advanced training in trauma, ethics, and self-care.
When she’s not working with clients, you’ll find her knitting, reading, singing in musicals, or hanging out with her cat (and favorite animal—sloths!).
She is currently accepting new clients virtually in Tennessee.
Michele Richey,
LISW, NCAC I, LCSW
We all experience difficult moments in life, no matter who we are or where we come from, and sometimes it’s simply too hard to do it alone. We need somebody we can talk to and, most importantly, somebody who will listen. Michele is a solid place to turn in these moments. Offering a safe space for individuals to express their feelings without judgment, discrimination, or repercussions from stigmatizing labels allows the process of change to unfold naturally.
Michele Richey,
LISW, NCAC I, LCSW, Colorado
We all experience difficult moments in life, no matter who we are or where we come from, and sometimes it’s simply too hard to do it alone. We need somebody we can talk to and, most importantly, somebody who will listen. Michele is a solid place to turn in these moments.
Offering a safe space for individuals to express their feelings without judgment, discrimination, or repercussions from stigmatizing labels allows the process of change to unfold naturally. With guidance and structure, we each have the ability to transform unhealthy coping strategies into healthier ones.
She believes that genuineness is the foundation upon which the therapeutic relationship is built. She is affirming, inclusive, and an advocate for LGBTQ+ families, a leader for women, and a strong supporter for those facing major life changes who want support.
Age Specialty
- Adults (18-65+)
- Teens and Adolescents
Michele’s Modalities
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families (Groups)
Michele’s Therapeutic Approach Incorporates
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Family Therapy (FT)
- Harm Reduction Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Strength-Based Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care (TIC)
Michele’s Specializations
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Dysmorphia
- Boundaries
- Crisis Management
- Codependency
- Depression
- Families in Addiction
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Process Addictions (sex, gambling, gaming, shopping, internet/social media, porn)
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Suicidal Ideation
- Substance Use Disorders
Communities
- Transgender Allied
- Gay Allied
- Lesbian Allied
- Bisexual Allied
- HIV/AIDS Allied
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: National Certified Addiction Counselor I
- Certificate Date: 2014
- Certificate Number: 015648
Locations
- South Carolina Telehealth/Virtual
- Colorado Telehealth/Virtual
- Tennessee Telehealth/Virtual