Authentic
Being
Authentic
Being
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
Dedicated to providing behavioral health solutions for all our clients
About Us
About Us
Authentic Being Counseling Services is a Private Practice that specializes in behavioral health. We serve a diverse population of clients all over Smithville and DeKalb County in Tennessee. Our clients represent Individuals, Couples, and Families. Mark C. Pafford is the Licensed Practitioner of this Practice.
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Providing Individuals, couples, or families an opportunity to learn and apply healthier mental health practices in their relationships and over their life journey.
About Our Owner
About Our Owner
Mark and his family have made Smithville and the Upper Cumberland region their home for more than 20 years. During that time, Mark has served the community as a denominationally ordained and multi-faith minister and chaplain.
Beginning in 2017, Mark has worked as a state-licensed professional counselor and mental health service provider in a neighboring community clinic. Going forward, Mark will serve in the local community as a private provider of mental health services through Authentic Being Counseling Services.
Message
Message
"At whatever stage we find ourselves in life, we are challenged by unexpected events, perceived emotional limitations, as well as trauma or fear. Even so, we have the potential to overcome these challenges and progress as authentic beings, embracing our self and our relationships.”