Mara Calloway, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor and EMDRIA-Certified EMDR therapist serving adults throughout Tennessee via secure telehealth.
Mara Calloway specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety and perfectionism, and grief and life transitions. She brings both clinical expertise and personal understanding of what it means to navigate high-pressure environments, major change, and the quiet internal struggles that so many people carry beneath the surface.
A Path Shaped by Experience
My path into private practice wasn't direct. Before becoming a licensed therapist, I spent seven years working as a hospital case manager, coordinating care for patients navigating serious illness, discharge planning, and systems that often felt overwhelming.
That work gave me a clinical understanding of how chronic stress and unresolved grief accumulate in the body and mind. I saw firsthand what it looks like when people push through without space to process what they're carrying. That chapter shaped the kind of therapist I wanted to be: grounded, present, and attuned to what isn't being said.
A Strong Clinical Foundation
I earned my master's degree from Vanderbilt University, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based therapy and the intersection of mental and physical health. That training shaped the way I practice today: integrative, grounded, and attuned to the whole person.
Over time, I found myself drawn to working with adults who feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety and the relentless drive of perfectionism. Others come to me carrying grief, loss, or the emotional residue of major life change.
What Ties My Work Together
What ties all of my work together is a commitment to helping people understand themselves more deeply, reconnect with their inner strength, and create lives that feel aligned and authentic. I bring warmth, honesty, and a steady presence to every session. I'm not a passive therapist. I'm engaged, collaborative, and invested in helping you make sense of your experiences so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
If you're looking for a space where you can be fully seen, understood, and supported as you heal and grow, you're in the right place.
Areas of Focus
- EMDR Therapy — Processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact
- Anxiety & Perfectionism — Quieting the inner critic and building a life that feels grounded
- Grief & Life Transitions — Navigating loss, bereavement, and major life change
- Individual Psychotherapy — Trauma, burnout, self-doubt, and personal growth
Throughout Tennessee
All sessions are conducted via secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth. This means you can access quality therapy from anywhere in Tennessee. Telehealth removes barriers to care and lets you engage in therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
Free 15-Minute Consultation
I offer a free consultation to assess goodness of fit before scheduling your first appointment.
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