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Emily Sprang

Emily Sprang, LPC-MHSP

Therapist in Tennessee

Intimacy-focused counselor for relationship and trauma work

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Experience

4+ years

Credentials

LPC-MHSP

Languages

English

Based in

Tennessee

  • Relationship concerns
  • Trauma and mood
  • Practical skills

About Emily

Emily Sprang is an LPC-MHSP based in Tennessee who helps people facing relationship and intimacy challenges. She talks with clients about trauma, mood concerns like bipolar, anxiety and obsessive behavior, and issues that affect self-esteem. Her style is open and curious, aiming to make space for honest conversation about what matters most to each person.

In sessions she invites people to look beneath surface behaviors and patterns. That often means noticing how past attachments and family history shape current choices. She also addresses specific concerns such as abandonment, commitment struggles, codependency, and communication problems.

Emily is familiar with working through harder experiences like domestic violence, substance use issues, chronic illness and pain, and recovery after separation or divorce. She also supports people navigating kink, BDSM, and alternative sex cultures when intimacy and trust are central topics. Sessions include practical conversation about coping and relationship skills alongside reflection on underlying emotional drivers.

With four years of experience, Emily blends clear listening with a steady curiosity about how a person's life story connects to present struggles. She encourages collaborative goal setting so therapy feels useful and manageable. People who choose her practice typically want straightforward, thoughtful work on relationship dynamics and intimate concerns.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short match questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. Her credential is Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider, abbreviated LPC-MHSP.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Emily uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make changes in relationships and intimacy. One common approach focuses on identifying how past attachment experiences shape present relationship patterns; this helps people spot repeating dynamics and try new ways of relating. Another approach centers on trauma-informed conversation, which helps clients name and process difficult events while developing tools to manage strong emotions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, try methods that fit their preferences, and adjust course if something is not helping. That means treatment plans are personalized rather than fixed at the start.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to keep continuity when schedules change. Because session formats are not specified in the original biography, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote work useful for shorter check-ins, steady weekly therapy, or when travel time would otherwise be a barrier. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and focus to what feels most helpful for daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

License details

LPC-MHSP · Tennessee
7493
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
1154128452

As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check these details with the relevant licensing board, professional body or registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Emily address?

She works with relationship struggles, intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and mood challenges including bipolar. Additional areas include attachment, abandonment, communication problems, and matters related to kink and alternative sex culture.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is open and curious, inviting clients to explore underlying patterns. Sessions mix listening with practical conversation about coping and relationship skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working with individuals and couples on trauma, mood, anxiety, and intimacy concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider, LPC-MHSP, practicing in Tennessee.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions structured and what do they cost?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session formats and fees before booking.

How do I start therapy with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Some intimacy concerns have a physical side. If you notice pain or other physical symptoms, please speak with a doctor as well. Therapy can sit alongside medical care, not replace it.

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