Branches Counseling Center

Branches Counseling Center is a mental health counselor in Shelbyville, Tennessee, offering compassionate, Christ-centered care to individuals, families, couples, and organizations. The center provides counseling, psychiatric medication management, life coaching, support groups, workshops, 5-day intensives, and training services, with a commitment to accessibility regardless of financial ability. Services are available in-person at multiple Middle Tennessee locations, including Shelbyville, and through telehealth for residents of Tennessee. Specialized approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, the Grief Recovery Method, and Play Therapy for children ages five and older. The center offers income-based rates and scholarships to ensure no one is denied care due to cost.

Founded in 2007, Branches Counseling Center was established by a leader who experienced personal healing through emotional health care and felt called to create a space rooted in Christian values. The organization emphasizes a “Whole Person” approach to health, integrating mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Its team includes licensed professional counselors, psychiatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pastoral counselors, life coaches, and support staff, all committed to providing care grounded in compassion and biblical principles. Services are designed to help individuals and couples navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, and relationship struggles.

Branches Counseling Center is recognized for its dedication to equitable access, consistently offering reduced fees and scholarship funding to ensure care remains available to all who need it. The organization operates as a non-profit, relying on community support to sustain its mission. Its services extend beyond individuals to include support for churches and corporations, aiming to strengthen emotional health at the community level. The center maintains a strong presence in Middle Tennessee, serving clients across a broad geographic and demographic spectrum.