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LPC-MHSP

Marvin Amos, LPC-MHSP

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationTennessee
  • Focus areasADHD, Trauma and abuse, and Eating
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Marvin

Marvin Amos is a licensed counselor (LPC-MHSP) based in Tennessee who emphasizes practical support for people facing mood disorders, trauma, and attention-related challenges including ADHD.

Background and approach

With 12 years of clinical experience, he helps clients who are navigating depression, bipolar symptoms, eating concerns, and recovery from abuse, focusing on developing coping skills and greater emotional clarity. His work blends cognitive and behavioral strategies with acceptance-based and emotion-regulation techniques to address persistent patterns like emptiness, attachment difficulties, and communication problems.

Marvin pays attention to each person’s history, whether that includes adoption and foster care experiences, caregiver stress, or the fallout from divorce and separation, and tailors interventions to fit individual circumstances.

Sessions aim to build practical tools for everyday life while exploring deeper issues such as antisocial or avoidant personality features, autism-related challenges, substance use, and disruptive mood dysregulation. He offers a collaborative, client-centered stance that supports growth through evidence-informed methods and a steady therapeutic alliance.

Online approaches for building skills and resilience

Marvin often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical strategies for symptoms like depression, anxiety, and eating issues. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be especially useful for managing intense moods and improving relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past, and then adapt techniques from different models to create an individualized plan that fits the client’s needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These options help clients access care from home or work and allow the therapist to offer consistent support through different formats as needed.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with issues such as trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, eating concerns, and ADHD, along with related topics like attachment, substance use, and communication problems.
What is Marvin Amos' therapeutic style?
His approach combines client-centered collaboration with practical, evidence-based techniques to build coping skills and emotional regulation strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working with a range of mood, trauma-related, and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is credentialed as LPC-MHSP with licence TN LPC-MHSP 7937 and practices in Tennessee.
Does he offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseEating disordersBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English