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LPC-MHSP

Edward Breedlove, LPC-MHSP

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationTennessee
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Edward

Edward Breedlove is a licensed professional counselor (LPC-MHSP) who brings a counseling style grounded in respect for each person’s internal resources and lived experience.

Background and approach

With six years in full-time mental health counseling and more than two decades of experience in Christian ministry, he blends clinical skill with a broad pastoral perspective to help clients facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related struggles, trauma, and life transitions.

He frequently addresses issues such as OCD, unwanted sexual behaviors, process addictions, and men's concerns while also working on attachment and communication problems. Viewing clients as experts on their own lives, Edward positions himself as a process consultant who helps people access their strengths and develop practical strategies for change.

His approach draws on Internal Family Systems alongside attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and emotionally-focused techniques to tailor care to what matters most to each individual. He supports work around career, fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, infidelity, and questions of life purpose, offering steady collaboration through difficult shifts and repair after relationship ruptures.

Integrating relational and parts-focused work online

Edward uses Internal Family Systems to help clients notice and dialog with different parts of themselves, exploring how inner beliefs and protections shape feelings and behavior; this approach can be useful for anxiety, compulsive patterns, and difficult emotions. He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to examine how early relational experiences influence present-day connection and communication, which is often helpful for intimacy problems, trust concerns, and repairing relationship ruptures. Client-centered principles guide sessions toward the client’s pace and priorities, supporting empowerment and self-directed growth.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Edward works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting pacing and techniques as trust and insight develop. The aim is to combine relational understanding with concrete strategies tailored to the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions and busy schedules. These formats allow for regular check-ins, skill practice between sessions, and options that match comfort with communication, helping clients access licensed professional support from wherever they are in Tennessee.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Edward commonly address in sessions?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and career or coaching matters. Additional focuses include attachment issues, communication problems, fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, infidelity, and men's issues.
What therapeutic style can I expect during work together?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, drawing on Internal Family Systems, attachment-based ideas, CBT, and emotionally-focused methods to explore patterns and build practical skills.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has six years of full-time mental health counseling experience, complemented by over 25 years in Christian ministry which inform his perspective and relational style.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LPC-MHSP and practices with license TN LPC-MHSP 7702 in Tennessee.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and billing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Trauma and abuseCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addiction

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English