Dr. Jennifer Hanket-Held , TN Psychologist 2554

Dr. Jennifer Hanket-Held is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Tennessee, holding the Tennessee psychologist license TN Psychologist 2554 - a state license that authorizes practice as a clinical psychologist. With more than 13 years of experience in outpatient private practice, she has supported people of all ages through a wide range of concerns including PTSD, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and compassion fatigue.

She has extensive experience working with combat veterans and with individuals who have experienced abuse, neglect, or crime, and she has also treated survivors of medical trauma and natural disasters. Her practice emphasizes a warm, interactive style that blends respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Dr. Hanket-Held frames therapy as a collaborative partnership - she brings expertise in psychological interventions while recognizing that clients are the experts on their own lives.

Her clinical work integrates cognitive-behavioral and trauma-focused methods alongside humanistic principles to create individualized treatment plans. She tailors dialogue and interventions to each personâs needs and goals, and she focuses on empowering clients to confront difficult experiences and pursue a life beyond them. Prospective clients who are ready to take that step will find a practitioner committed to support and practical guidance.

Therapeutic approaches and remote care

Dr. Jennifer Hanket-Held commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and situations that require long-term coping strategies.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured approach that explores the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive concerns. CBT equips clients with practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and manage day-to-day challenges.

Trauma-Focused Therapy is another core element of her work, offering specific strategies to process traumatic experiences and reduce trauma-related distress. This approach is aimed at helping survivors of abuse, combat-related trauma, medical trauma, and other overwhelming events regain a sense of control and functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Hanket-Held collaborates with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time as those needs evolve.

Online sessions through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging make therapy more accessible and flexible for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, timely support and make it easier to continue work between sessions when needed.