

I am David Shoots, an LCSW, DDiv and a Qualified Supervisor for MHC and CSW. I have spent the past 27 years working with Trauma, anxiety, self esteem, Couples and Veterans. I have a deep commitment in working with all of my clients with fidelity and compassion. I love what I do and am very committed to providing the best and most ethical services available. You don't have to stay where you are. There has to be a different way to handle what is presently going on in your life.
I often work with clients through:
-Post traumatic stressors disorder (PTSD) or other impacts of trauma
-Depression
-Anxiety-Grief/Loss
-Improving self-esteem
-Processing family dynamics
I utilize mindfulness techniques in my session to help clients slowly be more present in their experience and as part of the coping skills we can learn to manage emotions.
I'm Juan Carlos Martell, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida who believes therapy should feel like a real conversation — not a clinical evaluation. My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Existential Therapy to help us work through what's weighing you down while reconnecting with what actually matters to you.
I work with adults and teens in navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-doubt, and the quiet question of "is this really the life I want?" Sessions with me are warm, practical, and free of jargon. You'll leave with tools you can actually use — not just insight, but real strategies for your everyday life.
Outside the therapy room, I'm a published author of The Adventures of Kevin & Friends, a children's mental health book series designed to help families talk openly about emotions. I'm also the creator of PsychLife on Instagram, where I make psychology accessible for everyone, and the founder of MindfulPractice, an upcoming mental health app rooted in CBT, ACT, and mindfulness.
Everything I do comes back to one mission: making mental health real, relatable, and within reach. You don't have to figure it out alone.
Be the artist of your own life.
— Juan Carlos Martell, LMHC
As a heartbreak therapist, my approach is evidence-based, gentle, and non-judgmental. I provide a comforting, open space, where you are the expert in your own life. My role is to help you navigate anxiety, depression, and heartbreak. Clients often describe me as easygoing and feeling safe in my care. Many say if I weren’t their therapist, we’d be friends because of the warmth and comfort I offer.
I’m Remington Vandergriff, LCSW, BCD, CCTP, a medically retired U.S. Army Major, owner of Bonafide Therapeutic Alliance, a virtual-only practice serving clients across TN. With 12+ years of experience, I specialize in men’s mental health, Veteran issues, & LCSW supervision.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices. I do not provide couples or family therapy.
That said, I believe that true healing comes from a strong therapeutic alliance, not just the treatment model or credentials. My clients often describe feeling at ease, heard, and genuinely understood, which forms the foundation for meaningful change.
Life can feel overwhelming at times and even taking that first step of calling a therapist can seem insurmountable. The stigma of seeking care can be difficult to ignore. Feel free to send a text or email if a call isn't in the cards right now. I've been in that dark cave, and I know the way out, I hope you'll reach out so I can be of aid.


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