Marvin Amos, LPC-MHSP

Marvin Amos is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider credential (LPC-MHSP) in Tennessee. He has 12 years of experience helping people who feel stuck by depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, eating concerns, or ADHD. Marvin aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so people can use what they learn right away.

He focuses on the immediate problems people face, such as difficult emotions after loss, trouble managing mood swings, or struggles with eating and self-image. Sessions move at a pace set by the client. Marvin listens closely, helps name what is happening, and offers simple skills to try between meetings.

His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. That means sessions often combine problem-solving, acceptance work, and skill practice for managing intense feelings. Marvin helps people break big problems into small, manageable steps and track what changes over time.

People can expect direct talk, check-ins on progress, and specific tools to use in daily life. Marvin also supports those dealing with adoption and foster care histories, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and substance issues as part of broader treatment plans. He balances practical techniques with attention to personal history so progress fits each person's life.

Marvin welcomes questions about how therapy will work and what to expect from the first session. He aims to make beginning therapy as clear and simple as possible so people can focus on healing and moving forward.

How CBT, ACT, and DBT translate to online work

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It often uses short exercises and homework so people can practice new ways of thinking between sessions. ACT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them, and then commit to actions that match their values. DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Marvin will work collaboratively to pick and adapt techniques that match a person's goals, needs, and preferences. Early sessions look at what feels most urgent and test different methods so the plan fits the client's life.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist and client work visually through skills and role play. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, skill coaching between sessions, or when writing out thoughts feels clearer. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other commitments while keeping treatment focused and active.