About Jeff

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Jeff Cockerham
Journey Family Counseling

About Jeff

Jeff blends 20+ years of pastoral care with counseling education to provide individual, couple, and group therapy.

Professional Background

  • Master of Counseling from Carson-Newman University.
  • Master of Divinity from George W. Truett Theological Seminary.
  • Bachelor of Education from Baylor University, with a specialization in Early Childhood.
Ministry roles in full-time capacity include three churches; Minister/Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care, Recreation, Senior Adults, Missions, College, Spiritual Formation, and Discipleship. Part time roles include Youth, Music, and Children’s Ministry.

Jeff worked at Revitalist from the fall of 2018 to July of 2021, serving as the Lead Therapist and Director of Therapy Services. He participated in well over two thousand ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) sessions. In this role, Jeff shared his knowledge and expertise with other psychotherapy professionals on a local, national, and international level. During his time at Revitalist, he was recognized as the most experienced therapist in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy via infusions within the state of Tennessee.

In July of 2021, Jeff decided to open (or reopen) Journey Family Counseling to focus on couples and clients suffering from religious trauma, depression, and anxiety.

Jeff’s experience and education give clients tools and new perspectives that help them overcome their struggles.

Licensure

Jeff is licensed in Tennessee as a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider designation (LPC-MHSP).

Therapeutic Approach

A variety of therapeutic modalities are used, depending upon the client’s needs and what will best help you meet your goals for counseling.

Types Of Clients

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families, and groups of adult age and in all walks of life.

Topics

My strengths are helping people deal with the stress and depression of everyday life; whether it be from work, marriage, parenting, family, spiritual, career change, and the like.

We will walk together on your journey through life until you are able to walk on your own.

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