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Lolitia Medley

Lolitia Medley, LPC

Therapist in Tennessee · 7+ years of experience

Change-focused, identity-affirming therapy

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  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Identity and self-worth
  • Practical coping skills

About Lolitia

Lolitia Medley is an LPC who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. She centers care on respect and affirmation, especially for people exploring identity, self-worth, and emotional recovery. Conversations are direct and calm, aimed at practical change rather than jargon. Her approach blends acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive and behavioral tools. She uses techniques from ACT, CBT, and DBT alongside motivational interviewing and narrative therapy to help clients notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Sessions include learning simple skills for emotion regulation, building better communication habits, and shifting unhelpful thinking. Medley pays attention to culture and identity in sessions. She helps people sort through family-of-origin issues, attachment and codependency concerns, and feelings of isolation or shame. That work often involves looking at past stories and choosing new actions that match personal values. People bring a wide range of concerns, including depression, anger, compassion fatigue, and struggles around commitment or abandonment. She also supports those facing gender dysphoria, grief around identity, and challenges common to first responders. With seven years of practice, Medley mixes practical coaching with therapeutic work. She aims to help clients regain a sense of purpose, improve relationships, and handle everyday stress more easily. The process is collaborative, paced to each person’s needs, and focused on small, measurable steps toward change.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Michigan, Tennessee

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, so they can act on what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and teaches practical skills to change behavior and mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness to manage strong reactions and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration may mean trying different techniques and adjusting the plan over time based on what helps most.

If you are considering online options, confirm current session formats before booking since this profile does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for more flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. Some approaches translate well to remote sessions because they emphasize skills practice, brief exercises, and homework that can be done between meetings. Discuss practical details and scheduling during the initial matching and planning steps to find a setup that fits daily routines and supports steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and related issues such as self-esteem, anger, and compassion fatigue.

What is the overall therapy style like?

The style is collaborative and practical, mixing acceptance-based work with cognitive and behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience providing care in mental health settings.

What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee and also holds Michigan LPC credentials.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session logistics and cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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