Markela, the owner of On A Journey Counseling Center, was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. She attended Tennessee State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 2005 and Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology in 2008. She obtained her license with the state of Tennessee in 2015. Markela has worked in the mental health field for over 15 years.
She has experience working for a community mental health agency as a Child/Adolescent, and Family Case Manager, an Intake Clinician, Residential Counselor in Diversion Services, and a School-based Therapist. Markela has a specialized set of skills, with training in the use of evidence based modalities that enable her to utilize an integrative approach to therapy.
With this skill set it allows her to walk beside each individual on their journey to change.
Markela have extensive experience in treating behavioral and emotional issues including but not limit to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), depression, mood disorders, self-esteem, impulse control, anxiety, problem solving, communication, organization, coping skills, parent education, decision making, boundary setting, conflict resolution, stress management, and anger management.
She has experience working for a community mental health agency as a Child/Adolescent, and Family Case Manager, an Intake Clinician, Residential Counselor in Diversion Services, and a School-based Therapist. Markela has a specialized set of skills, with training in the use of evidence based modalities that enable her to utilize an integrative approach to therapy.
With this skill set it allows her to walk beside each individual on their journey to change.
Markela have extensive experience in treating behavioral and emotional issues including but not limit to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), depression, mood disorders, self-esteem, impulse control, anxiety, problem solving, communication, organization, coping skills, parent education, decision making, boundary setting, conflict resolution, stress management, and anger management.
Services
We offer Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, & Group Counseling to assist with the following:.
Individual therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which the individual works one-on-one with a therapist.
Individual therapy is recommended to explore and process thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviors with a therapist that may be difficult to face alone.
Couples Therapy helps couples of all types recognize and resolve conflicts and improve their relationships.
Couples therapy is recommended to identify the root cause and specific areas of conflict in the relationship.
Individual therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which the individual works one-on-one with a therapist.
Individual therapy is recommended to explore and process thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviors with a therapist that may be difficult to face alone.
Couples Therapy helps couples of all types recognize and resolve conflicts and improve their relationships.
Couples therapy is recommended to identify the root cause and specific areas of conflict in the relationship.
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