Bethany Sparkman, LPC
Tennessee LPC helping build resilience
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and addiction support
- Flexible online sessions
About Bethany Sparkman
Bethany Sparkman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, and difficulties managing anger, offering focused support tailored to each person's situation. Bethany centers her work on the understanding that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be leveraged to move through challenges and toward more satisfying days.
Believing that it takes courage to seek a happier, more fulfilling life, she approaches therapy with an emphasis on empowerment and steady support as clients take early steps toward change. Bethany aims to create a collaborative environment where a person’s values and goals guide the work, helping them build resilience and practical ways to manage the issues that brought them to therapy.
Believing that it takes courage to seek a happier, more fulfilling life, she approaches therapy with an emphasis on empowerment and steady support as clients take early steps toward change. Bethany aims to create a collaborative environment where a person’s values and goals guide the work, helping them build resilience and practical ways to manage the issues that brought them to therapy.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Bethany Sparkman have?
She has five years of professional experience providing therapy.
Is Bethany Sparkman a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: TN LPC 6918.
In which languages does Bethany Sparkman provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Bethany Sparkman located?
She is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Bethany Sparkman as my therapist?
You can work with Bethany Sparkman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Bethany Sparkman work with international clients?
Bethany Sparkman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Bethany Sparkman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Bethany Sparkman
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps people clarify what matters most to them and build actions that align with those values. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful behavior changes, and can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes).Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT involves identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and learning practical strategies to shift those patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and managing everyday stressors).
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can help people who struggle with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or difficulties maintaining stability).
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Bethany works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws on these approaches as tools to tailor sessions rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy with Bethany is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, helping people maintain momentum in their work between sessions.