At Nashville Counseling Associates we seek to help individuals and families obtain the self awareness necessary to create lasting change that leads to an emotionally healthy and happy life.
At Nashville Counseling Associates we seek to help individuals and families obtain the self awareness necessary to create lasting change that leads to an emotionally healthy and happy life.
This group is for men who are identify as gay (or gay-allied) and are looking for support and guidance. Alison has worked extensively with alternative lifestyles, LGBTQIA+, and other "non-conforming" clients. If you feel alone, alienated, or are just looking to connect with other like minded people, this group is for you. In this group, you will learn how to navigate your lifestyle with more ease and grace and will learn skills to enhance your self esteem. Just to note: this is not a group for dating or hookups. (sorry!).
Hosted by Nashville Sex Therapy & Couples Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37208
Since talk therapy alone can't address trauma, PTSD or other issues, the body needs to be included.
This group is for men who are identify as gay (or gay-allied) and are looking for support and guidance. Alison has worked extensively with alternative lifestyles, LGBTQIA+, and other "non-conforming" clients. If you feel alone, alienated, or are just looking to connect with other like minded people, this group is for you. In this group, you will learn how to navigate your lifestyle with more ease and grace and will learn skills to enhance your self esteem. Just to note: this is not a group for dating or hookups. (sorry!).
When we’re young, creativity flows naturally. We create and play simply for the joy of it. As we grow, outside pressures and self-doubt often silence that inner voice. This trauma-informed expressive arts therapy group helps you reconnect with your creative self through art, mindfulness, and reflection. Each session begins with a creative prompt and ends with a process circle to explore emotions, insights, and sensations. Through expressive arts, participants reduce stress, build self-awareness, and heal from trauma, supporting those seeking to explore identity, manage anxiety, and rediscover joy. No artistic experience needed; just openness and curiosity.
My specialties include working towards self-acceptance, issues related to perfectionism, trauma and attachment issues, anxiety and panic, adults navigating parental estrangement, and those struggling with anxieties related to sports and creative performance.
When we’re young, creativity flows naturally. We create and play simply for the joy of it. As we grow, outside pressures and self-doubt often silence that inner voice. This trauma-informed expressive arts therapy group helps you reconnect with your creative self through art, mindfulness, and reflection. Each session begins with a creative prompt and ends with a process circle to explore emotions, insights, and sensations. Through expressive arts, participants reduce stress, build self-awareness, and heal from trauma, supporting those seeking to explore identity, manage anxiety, and rediscover joy. No artistic experience needed; just openness and curiosity.
Clearing the Space is an immersive and healing experience, using experiential, somatic and solution-focused therapies in a group setting. The Intensive will be facilitated by Leslie Binch, LPC-MHSP and Rebecca Wilson, LPC-MHSP who are seasoned licensed psychotherapists with extensive experience in working with trauma both individually and in groups. The group is comprised of two virtual group sessions, two full in-person days at a private location, and a follow up virtual group. Spaces are limited for each Intensive. For more information please contact me at 615-891-9371 or visit my website lesliebinchtherapy.com
Hosted by Leslie Ann Binch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37209
Clearing the Space is an immersive and healing experience, using experiential, somatic and solution-focused therapies in a group setting. The Intensive will be facilitated by Leslie Binch, LPC-MHSP and Rebecca Wilson, LPC-MHSP who are seasoned licensed psychotherapists with extensive experience in working with trauma both individually and in groups. The group is comprised of two virtual group sessions, two full in-person days at a private location, and a follow up virtual group. Spaces are limited for each Intensive. For more information please contact me at 615-891-9371 or visit my website lesliebinchtherapy.com
Experience the power of group therapy & connect with other women+ around topics like self-worth, anxiety, trauma, body image, relationship with food, boundaries, spirituality, & deepening a sense of hope and meaning in a troubled world. Both group sessions during each month will focus on a specific theme related to “coming home” to and deepening authentic relationship with self and others. While the group will have rolling enrollment when there is space, a minimum 3-month initial commitment (attending 6+ sessions) is required to allow the group experience/connections to deepen and flourish.
Hosted by Valerie Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT-500
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37205
Experience the power of group therapy & connect with other women+ around topics like self-worth, anxiety, trauma, body image, relationship with food, boundaries, spirituality, & deepening a sense of hope and meaning in a troubled world. Both group sessions during each month will focus on a specific theme related to “coming home” to and deepening authentic relationship with self and others. While the group will have rolling enrollment when there is space, a minimum 3-month initial commitment (attending 6+ sessions) is required to allow the group experience/connections to deepen and flourish.
I work with The Dragonfly Nest, a holistic therapy group focused on healing trauma and regulating the nervous system through somatic based interventions.
I work with clients who might be struggling with anxiety, trauma or healing negative cycles passed down from their family/ caregivers.
I work with The Dragonfly Nest, a holistic therapy group focused on healing trauma and regulating the nervous system through somatic based interventions.
Grief & Loss Group (open) Every other Monday night @5:30pm-6:30pm All Ages Welcome How often do you meet? - We meet every two weeks/bi-weekly How much is it? - $75 per session (Translates to $75 every two weeks) Address: 100 Taylor St Suite A19 Nashville, TN 37208 (Germantown) This is an open group which means there is no end date. You are welcome to join at any time and leave at any time. Message me at 270-205-8909 to schedule a free consultation.
Hosted by Bre’Onna Logothetis
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCMHSP, T
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37208
I tailor my approach to each client, drawing from DBT, CBT, IFS, Person-Centered, Gestalt, Adlerian, Play Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care.
Grief & Loss Group (open) Every other Monday night @5:30pm-6:30pm All Ages Welcome How often do you meet? - We meet every two weeks/bi-weekly How much is it? - $75 per session (Translates to $75 every two weeks) Address: 100 Taylor St Suite A19 Nashville, TN 37208 (Germantown) This is an open group which means there is no end date. You are welcome to join at any time and leave at any time. Message me at 270-205-8909 to schedule a free consultation.
We come together to work through limiting beliefs, to focus on being present with ourselves, to take inspired action, to draw on our courage and faith, to move forward in our lives, bringing through all of our heartfelt dreams!
Hosted by Dr. Tassel Faith Shanebrook
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37209
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma.
We come together to work through limiting beliefs, to focus on being present with ourselves, to take inspired action, to draw on our courage and faith, to move forward in our lives, bringing through all of our heartfelt dreams!
This is a process and support group for women in various stages of ending a toxic relationship with a narcissistic partner. In a safe and confidential setting, group members work together on recovery from narcissistic abuse, safety planning, boundary setting, and rediscovery of self. Group sessions are two hours, held in-person, and facilitated by both a male and female therapist. Group members must be in individual therapy, and an interview is required prior to joining. Please call or email for more information.
Hosted by David Montgomery Harb
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
This is a process and support group for women in various stages of ending a toxic relationship with a narcissistic partner. In a safe and confidential setting, group members work together on recovery from narcissistic abuse, safety planning, boundary setting, and rediscovery of self. Group sessions are two hours, held in-person, and facilitated by both a male and female therapist. Group members must be in individual therapy, and an interview is required prior to joining. Please call or email for more information.
Group therapy produces a different kind of growth than working one-on-one with an individual therapist. It requires a higher level of vulnerability, cultivates more here and now emotional processing, and challenges us to confront how we are experienced relationally. In a process group, you’ll develop genuine, safe, and healthy connections, have your story witnessed over time, and receive feedback from multiple perspectives. Level up your therapy experience, grow and heal more deeply, and change the way you interact with others. This is a new women's process group that meets weekly online. Exact day and time TBD.
Hosted by Jessie Risman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37203
I work with clients ready to recover and heal from interpersonal trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues keeping them stuck.
Group therapy produces a different kind of growth than working one-on-one with an individual therapist. It requires a higher level of vulnerability, cultivates more here and now emotional processing, and challenges us to confront how we are experienced relationally. In a process group, you’ll develop genuine, safe, and healthy connections, have your story witnessed over time, and receive feedback from multiple perspectives. Level up your therapy experience, grow and heal more deeply, and change the way you interact with others. This is a new women's process group that meets weekly online. Exact day and time TBD.
Expressive arts group integrated with process therapy, yoga and meditation drawing from a person centered and humanistic approach. Dance movement, poetry, music, storytelling and visual arts are used to facilitate imagination, discovery and growth. This group is specifically designed to work with individuals who are diagnosed with PTSD, Anxiety and Depression.
Hosted by KBR Serenity Mind, Body Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37206
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
Expressive arts group integrated with process therapy, yoga and meditation drawing from a person centered and humanistic approach. Dance movement, poetry, music, storytelling and visual arts are used to facilitate imagination, discovery and growth. This group is specifically designed to work with individuals who are diagnosed with PTSD, Anxiety and Depression.
This group is for adults seeking to understand, manage, or step away from relationships with individuals who display narcissistic traits. Whether you're staying or leaving, you'll gain tools, education, and support to move forward with clarity and confidence. We’ll explore the emotional impact of narcissism, gaslighting, love-bombing, and other forms of manipulation. Through shared experiences and guided discussion, you'll learn to recognize harmful patterns—in others and yourself. No matter where you are in your journey, this group offers a safe space for growth. Healing is possible, you don’t have to do it alone.
Hosted by Lela Altman
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP(T), MA
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, or trauma, often resulting in symptoms such as life and relationship dissatisfaction, substance use, disordered eating, perfectionism, etc.
This group is for adults seeking to understand, manage, or step away from relationships with individuals who display narcissistic traits. Whether you're staying or leaving, you'll gain tools, education, and support to move forward with clarity and confidence. We’ll explore the emotional impact of narcissism, gaslighting, love-bombing, and other forms of manipulation. Through shared experiences and guided discussion, you'll learn to recognize harmful patterns—in others and yourself. No matter where you are in your journey, this group offers a safe space for growth. Healing is possible, you don’t have to do it alone.
Further Details about the group here: www.wholeselfcounselingcenter.com - Upcoming 8 week - Experiential Internal Family Systems Group: (October 8- November 26) A supportive, small-group space where you’ll explore your inner world using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. Guided by a trained therapist, you’ll learn to meet the “parts” of yourself with curiosity and compassion, while cultivating the calm, wise Self that leads healing. Interested Parties will be interviewed for acceptance. Apply at the website or Email for interest.
I'm trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Compassionate Inquiry, Gabor Mate's trauma-informed care.
Further Details about the group here: www.wholeselfcounselingcenter.com - Upcoming 8 week - Experiential Internal Family Systems Group: (October 8- November 26) A supportive, small-group space where you’ll explore your inner world using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. Guided by a trained therapist, you’ll learn to meet the “parts” of yourself with curiosity and compassion, while cultivating the calm, wise Self that leads healing. Interested Parties will be interviewed for acceptance. Apply at the website or Email for interest.
This group will include writing prompts and times for sharing, offering support, and receiving feedback. This is an open adult processing group for individuals age 18+. This group is ideal for those already working with an individual therapist and meets in person weekly.
This group will include writing prompts and times for sharing, offering support, and receiving feedback. This is an open adult processing group for individuals age 18+. This group is ideal for those already working with an individual therapist and meets in person weekly.
Every other Tuesday 5:30-7pm beginning 8/19/25 for ongoing sessions. In this group you will receive psycho-education on OCD and what is happening for the brain and nervous system. We will also practice ERP (exposure and response prevention) together and utilizing coping-skills. The group will be 5-7 people and meet in-person at the office location in Germantown, Nashville. This group is for any adult who suffers with their OCD and could use some mutual support and understanding. Your OCD can be active or less present and any subtype.
I often treat clients with OCD, trauma, and PTSD (both complex and event-based) through an attachment-based lens.
Every other Tuesday 5:30-7pm beginning 8/19/25 for ongoing sessions. In this group you will receive psycho-education on OCD and what is happening for the brain and nervous system. We will also practice ERP (exposure and response prevention) together and utilizing coping-skills. The group will be 5-7 people and meet in-person at the office location in Germantown, Nashville. This group is for any adult who suffers with their OCD and could use some mutual support and understanding. Your OCD can be active or less present and any subtype.
My solution-oriented practices are creative, innovative, and lasting. I coach. I empower. I guide. This model is based in cultural understanding that healing individuals heals communities and community healing heals individuals. It is human nature to thrive when nurtured. We all have permission to collaborate without competition. Simple. Effective. Transforming.
Hosted by Jessica Hirsch
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, LADACII, CADC I, QCS
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37210
Brainspotting is my favorite therapeutic modality for rapid trauma resolution.
My solution-oriented practices are creative, innovative, and lasting. I coach. I empower. I guide. This model is based in cultural understanding that healing individuals heals communities and community healing heals individuals. It is human nature to thrive when nurtured. We all have permission to collaborate without competition. Simple. Effective. Transforming.
Group is designed for adult survivors of sexual trauma. The purpose of reprocessing is to help participants heal from the traumatic event and alleviate their associated distress. Group EMDR Therapy aims to integrate traumatic experiences in a way that is adaptive and less distressing, ultimately promoting healing and well-being. The group setting provides a platform for expressing and managing emotions, leading to improved emotional regulation and resilience. Participants are required to complete a complimentary consultation, ensuring the group is a good fit and allowing them to discuss goals and concerns with the therapist before starting. Limited to five participants.
Hosted by Irena Stjepic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEMDR, Trainer
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
I work with clients struggling with trauma, Complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
Group is designed for adult survivors of sexual trauma. The purpose of reprocessing is to help participants heal from the traumatic event and alleviate their associated distress. Group EMDR Therapy aims to integrate traumatic experiences in a way that is adaptive and less distressing, ultimately promoting healing and well-being. The group setting provides a platform for expressing and managing emotions, leading to improved emotional regulation and resilience. Participants are required to complete a complimentary consultation, ensuring the group is a good fit and allowing them to discuss goals and concerns with the therapist before starting. Limited to five participants.
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Hosted by Sara Luanne Hefner Harker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC II, CPRS
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37214
I primarily use person-centered, trauma-informed, and cognitive behavioral approaches.
Book with me through the Rula platform. https://www.rula.com/
This is a process and support group for anyone experiencing spiritual distress as well as survivors of religious trauma. In a safe and confidential setting, group members work together on healing from religious abuse, navigating relationships with church and family systems, and integrating new beliefs and values into daily life that are free from unhealthy shame and judgment. Group sessions are two hours, held in-person, and facilitated by both a male and female therapist. Please call or email for more information.
Hosted by David Montgomery Harb
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
This is a process and support group for anyone experiencing spiritual distress as well as survivors of religious trauma. In a safe and confidential setting, group members work together on healing from religious abuse, navigating relationships with church and family systems, and integrating new beliefs and values into daily life that are free from unhealthy shame and judgment. Group sessions are two hours, held in-person, and facilitated by both a male and female therapist. Please call or email for more information.
The expressive arts trauma processing group will be every Monday from 6-7:30. I plan to use my background in dance as well as a training and continuing education in Play/ Expressive Arts Therapy and EMDR to cultivate a creative and relational space to process complex trauma. Each group will involve a short check in, a unique expressive arts activity, and space to reflect and process with a group of like-minded individuals. Please reach out for a consultation to see if you would be a good fit for this group.
Hosted by Megan Barbee
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37207
The expressive arts trauma processing group will be every Monday from 6-7:30. I plan to use my background in dance as well as a training and continuing education in Play/ Expressive Arts Therapy and EMDR to cultivate a creative and relational space to process complex trauma. Each group will involve a short check in, a unique expressive arts activity, and space to reflect and process with a group of like-minded individuals. Please reach out for a consultation to see if you would be a good fit for this group.
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Trauma and PTSD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.