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Marvin Amos

Practical, evidence-based care for mood and trauma

LPC-MHSP Tennessee

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Trauma and abuse, Eating, Bipolar
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Marvin

Marvin Amos is a licensed counselor who helps people facing mood disorders, trauma, and related challenges find clearer ways forward. With 12 years of clinical experience in Tennessee, he works with clients wrestling with depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, eating concerns, and the effects of abuse.

Background and approach

He draws on practical, evidence-based methods to tailor care to each person's situation. His approach blends cognitive behavioral strategies with acceptance and commitment ideas and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to address thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and values-based action.

Marvin emphasizes collaboration, helping clients build coping tools and healthier habits while honoring each client’s history and goals. He also attends to areas such as attachment wounds, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, substance-related concerns, and adjustment after separation or loss.

Sessions focus on concrete skills and thoughtful exploration to increase resilience and day-to-day functioning. Marvin offers multiple online session formats to accommodate different needs and preferences, and he invites prospective clients to begin by completing the matching steps to schedule according to availability.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Marvin commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online work. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to change behavior and mood, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, and ADHD-related difficulties. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect personal values, often supporting clients managing persistent emotional pain or striving for greater life meaning.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Marvin takes a collaborative stance, working with each client to select and adapt strategies based on their needs, goals, and preferences so that treatment is both practical and personally relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not convenient.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Marvin works with issues including trauma and abuse, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, and ADHD, along with related areas such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, and substance-related problems.
What is the therapeutic style and approach used in sessions?
He uses a client-centered, collaborative style and draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to combine skills training with values-based and emotion regulation work.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He brings 12 years of experience working with individuals on mood, trauma-related, and behavioral concerns in therapeutic settings.
Where is the therapist licensed and what credentials are held?
He is licensed in Tennessee and holds the credential LPC-MHSP with license number TN LPC-MHSP 7937.
In which language are sessions offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are provided in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and payment handled for sessions?
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 working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to 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