Therapists in Nashville, TN
Mary Beth Heaney-Gárate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
Welcome New Clients! Saturday & Sunday appointments available. I believe in the resilience of people who are doing the best they can and want better. You are capable. I've helped clients navigate challenges in their relationships, families, school & workplace. Together, we've addressed: anxiety & depression; substance use; grief, stress, & burnout; abandonment & neglect, shame & self-confidence; and trauma including rape, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse. I also provide licensure supervision. My mission is to ensure you feel heard, supported, & empowered to achieve your goals and experience your best life.
Welcome New Clients! Saturday & Sunday appointments available. I believe in the resilience of people who are doing the best they can and want better. You are capable. I've helped clients navigate challenges in their relationships, families, school & workplace. Together, we've addressed: anxiety & depression; substance use; grief, stress, & burnout; abandonment & neglect, shame & self-confidence; and trauma including rape, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse. I also provide licensure supervision. My mission is to ensure you feel heard, supported, & empowered to achieve your goals and experience your best life.
Leah Johansson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSS
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37205
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in OCD and body-focused repetitive behaviors as well as frequently co-occurring conditions such as panic disorder, depression, PTSD and substance abuse. Additionally, I partner with individuals suffering from verbal and emotional abusive relationships.
I specialize in OCD and body-focused repetitive behaviors as well as frequently co-occurring conditions such as panic disorder, depression, PTSD and substance abuse. Additionally, I partner with individuals suffering from verbal and emotional abusive relationships.
Hazel House, PLLC / Lindsay E. Vaughn
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
We treat a variety of concerns, especially trauma / PTSD (sexual assault / rape, military (veterans), and all forms of child abuse / neglect), family / relational attachment issues, depression, anxiety, chronic pain / illness, & substance use.
Many clients come to us after feeling stuck in talk therapy. Talking about your problems is helpful, but it has limited impact. If you are ready to take your healing to the next level, please reach out! We integrate somatic and experiential therapies, such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, IFS, psychodrama, nature therapy, ketamine-assisted therapy, trauma-sensitive Yoga, Neurofeedback, and more, to go deeper, so you can truly heal from past experiences. There are no quick fixes - there is only the journey to truly know, love, and care for yourself, and our team of expert therapists is ready to take the journey with you.
We treat a variety of concerns, especially trauma / PTSD (sexual assault / rape, military (veterans), and all forms of child abuse / neglect), family / relational attachment issues, depression, anxiety, chronic pain / illness, & substance use.
Many clients come to us after feeling stuck in talk therapy. Talking about your problems is helpful, but it has limited impact. If you are ready to take your healing to the next level, please reach out! We integrate somatic and experiential therapies, such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, IFS, psychodrama, nature therapy, ketamine-assisted therapy, trauma-sensitive Yoga, Neurofeedback, and more, to go deeper, so you can truly heal from past experiences. There are no quick fixes - there is only the journey to truly know, love, and care for yourself, and our team of expert therapists is ready to take the journey with you.
Alyssa Mielock
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
I have worked with clients of all ages. I specialize in evidence-based practices which uses gold standard treatments to teach clients helpful skills in a timely manner. I have extensive training in trauma-focused treatments. I also have expertise working with a variety of difficulties, such as difficulty controlling emotion and attention, anger, anxiety, depression, mood swings, nightmares, panic attacks, serious mental illness, sleep problems, stress management, substance use, and relationship difficulties. There are many different approaches to therapy and I focus on individually creating the best treatment for each client.
I have worked with clients of all ages. I specialize in evidence-based practices which uses gold standard treatments to teach clients helpful skills in a timely manner. I have extensive training in trauma-focused treatments. I also have expertise working with a variety of difficulties, such as difficulty controlling emotion and attention, anger, anxiety, depression, mood swings, nightmares, panic attacks, serious mental illness, sleep problems, stress management, substance use, and relationship difficulties. There are many different approaches to therapy and I focus on individually creating the best treatment for each client.
Sam DiMartino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37205
Some of the issues I work with folks on include (but are not limited to): grief, trauma (past and present), abuse, anxiety, depression, toxic masculinity & men’s issues, relationship challenges, recovery from substance use, systemic oppression, and identity exploration.
I am delighted to give folks the opportunity to meet their most confident, competent selves and to find joy in the journey of doing so. Whether that means healing from trauma, navigating systemic challenges, or learning how to get out of your own way— I believe you deserve to live authentically, richly, and joyfully. I also acknowledge that each of us exists within larger systems (some of which may be inherently unjust or broken) and that building such a life often requires you to find belongingness and support both from within and from without.
Some of the issues I work with folks on include (but are not limited to): grief, trauma (past and present), abuse, anxiety, depression, toxic masculinity & men’s issues, relationship challenges, recovery from substance use, systemic oppression, and identity exploration.
I am delighted to give folks the opportunity to meet their most confident, competent selves and to find joy in the journey of doing so. Whether that means healing from trauma, navigating systemic challenges, or learning how to get out of your own way— I believe you deserve to live authentically, richly, and joyfully. I also acknowledge that each of us exists within larger systems (some of which may be inherently unjust or broken) and that building such a life often requires you to find belongingness and support both from within and from without.
Ashton Anselmo
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP, Temp
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206
I have experience helping youth and adults with trauma, mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, autism, and substance abuse.
I enjoy helping others work through issues related to shame, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, and relationships. I assist clients who desire a greater sense of safety and stability in their lives. My work with clients tends to involve helping them better understand their own emotions, wants and needs, and how to communicate those effectively. We often focus on developing self-compassion and confidence. I value justice and diversity, so I make a conscious effort to take an anti-oppression approach and practice cultural humility.
I have experience helping youth and adults with trauma, mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, autism, and substance abuse.
I enjoy helping others work through issues related to shame, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, and relationships. I assist clients who desire a greater sense of safety and stability in their lives. My work with clients tends to involve helping them better understand their own emotions, wants and needs, and how to communicate those effectively. We often focus on developing self-compassion and confidence. I value justice and diversity, so I make a conscious effort to take an anti-oppression approach and practice cultural humility.
Lois C. Kirk
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37217
My background includes counseling adolescents and adults struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, trauma, and anxiety.
For many individuals reaching out for help can be difficult but it is an important step towards change. In the first session, clients can expect to experience a safe and warm environment free of judgment to begin exploring their present concerns. I help clients work through trauma and anxiety utilizing a variety of approaches such as EMDR, CBT, and ERP therapy.
My background includes counseling adolescents and adults struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, trauma, and anxiety.
For many individuals reaching out for help can be difficult but it is an important step towards change. In the first session, clients can expect to experience a safe and warm environment free of judgment to begin exploring their present concerns. I help clients work through trauma and anxiety utilizing a variety of approaches such as EMDR, CBT, and ERP therapy.
Stuart Eldon Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37205
Anxiety exhausts, paralyzes, and overwhelms us. Depression leaves us feeling hopeless, worthless, and alone. ADHD can stifle our productivity while crushing our self-esteem. Addiction keeps us in bondage to that which will never truly satisfy. And marital and family relationships that were supposed to serve as secure bases can quickly become sources of tremendous pain and distress. You've tried to overcome these issues on your own but to no avail; you feel stuck and as though you've run out of options. But there is hope!
Anxiety exhausts, paralyzes, and overwhelms us. Depression leaves us feeling hopeless, worthless, and alone. ADHD can stifle our productivity while crushing our self-esteem. Addiction keeps us in bondage to that which will never truly satisfy. And marital and family relationships that were supposed to serve as secure bases can quickly become sources of tremendous pain and distress. You've tried to overcome these issues on your own but to no avail; you feel stuck and as though you've run out of options. But there is hope!
Leah Steakley Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37212
Whether you are looking to get sober, stay sober, work on healthy relationships and healthy communication styles or past traumas, I am here to help you reach your therapeutic goals. I believe in therapy and I believe that if you stick with it you will see significant changes in your life.
Whether you are looking to get sober, stay sober, work on healthy relationships and healthy communication styles or past traumas, I am here to help you reach your therapeutic goals. I believe in therapy and I believe that if you stick with it you will see significant changes in your life.
Rachel Epifanio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37203
Because we live in a broken world, we all experience trauma on some level (even if it doesn't "look" like trauma). If trauma has taken root, it residually shows up in our relationships with ourselves and others, dictates our perceptions & behaviors, and can even trap us into our own self-sustained mental prison. The question is not "what's wrong with you?", but instead "what happened to you?" I would be honored to hear your story & provide a safe space for you to unpack with no judgement. I am well-versed in Narrative Therapy, taking the stance that you are the expert on yourself.
Because we live in a broken world, we all experience trauma on some level (even if it doesn't "look" like trauma). If trauma has taken root, it residually shows up in our relationships with ourselves and others, dictates our perceptions & behaviors, and can even trap us into our own self-sustained mental prison. The question is not "what's wrong with you?", but instead "what happened to you?" I would be honored to hear your story & provide a safe space for you to unpack with no judgement. I am well-versed in Narrative Therapy, taking the stance that you are the expert on yourself.
Ashley Lanaux
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCMHSP, (temp)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
I believe that we are always learning and growing. What may have served us in the past may no longer serve our best interests today. You are the expert on your life, and I cannot wait to meet you. My goal as your therapist is to learn more about you, your worldview, the experiences that have lead you to this moment, and explore what brought you into therapy.
I believe that we are always learning and growing. What may have served us in the past may no longer serve our best interests today. You are the expert on your life, and I cannot wait to meet you. My goal as your therapist is to learn more about you, your worldview, the experiences that have lead you to this moment, and explore what brought you into therapy.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCMHSP, RDN, LDN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37221
Life is a gift that brings many joyful opportunities AND it also brings times of pain, suffering and added pressure. Perhaps you've found it harder to enjoy the blessings of life lately because of a hard transition, a difficult relationship or a traumatic event. Perhaps you've found yourself using destructive habits to cope with the stress such as dysfunctional eating, excessive alcohol use, perfectionism or isolation. Perhaps you're very hard on yourself and have a very loud inner critic in your head, and part of the struggle is negative body image. And perhaps you also want support from a spiritual perspective.
Life is a gift that brings many joyful opportunities AND it also brings times of pain, suffering and added pressure. Perhaps you've found it harder to enjoy the blessings of life lately because of a hard transition, a difficult relationship or a traumatic event. Perhaps you've found yourself using destructive habits to cope with the stress such as dysfunctional eating, excessive alcohol use, perfectionism or isolation. Perhaps you're very hard on yourself and have a very loud inner critic in your head, and part of the struggle is negative body image. And perhaps you also want support from a spiritual perspective.
Kelly Carter
Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37205
Choosing a therapist can be a difficult decision. I recognize that sharing your life story with someone you are just meeting can feel very uncomfortable. In our sessions, I will try to bring a sense of calm confidence between you and me based on trust. Trust that I use evidence-based practices… trust that I will work just as hard as you do each session… trust that I use affirmative practices… and trust that I am ready to listen.
Choosing a therapist can be a difficult decision. I recognize that sharing your life story with someone you are just meeting can feel very uncomfortable. In our sessions, I will try to bring a sense of calm confidence between you and me based on trust. Trust that I use evidence-based practices… trust that I will work just as hard as you do each session… trust that I use affirmative practices… and trust that I am ready to listen.
Jake Colton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37208
Navigating life often involves unconsciously following paths laid out by others - the values, beliefs, and societal norms we absorb from our surroundings. These elements can profoundly influence our perception of success and happiness. However, the challenge arises when there's a mismatch between these external influences and our true desires, leading to various forms of emotional discomfort. You might experience this as anxiety over others' opinions, a sadness and disconnection from those closest to you, feelings of unfulfilled potential, or a persistent sensation that something vital remains just beyond grasp.
Navigating life often involves unconsciously following paths laid out by others - the values, beliefs, and societal norms we absorb from our surroundings. These elements can profoundly influence our perception of success and happiness. However, the challenge arises when there's a mismatch between these external influences and our true desires, leading to various forms of emotional discomfort. You might experience this as anxiety over others' opinions, a sadness and disconnection from those closest to you, feelings of unfulfilled potential, or a persistent sensation that something vital remains just beyond grasp.
Benjamin Holmes Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215
You are too valuable to ignore. The issues you're facing are too solvable to avoid. The quality of your experience in this life is too important to neglect. Showing up for yourself can mean a lot of different things. Connecting with one of our therapists can be the first step in a series of meaningful steps toward a life full of success, satisfaction and serenity. We help our clients set intentions for their lives and walk with them on their journey toward mental, emotional and relational health.
You are too valuable to ignore. The issues you're facing are too solvable to avoid. The quality of your experience in this life is too important to neglect. Showing up for yourself can mean a lot of different things. Connecting with one of our therapists can be the first step in a series of meaningful steps toward a life full of success, satisfaction and serenity. We help our clients set intentions for their lives and walk with them on their journey toward mental, emotional and relational health.
Elizabeth J. Burton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I’m Elizabeth and am so glad you are here looking for a safe space to heal and process life. I support adults and adolescents (16+) navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, behavioral issues, and trauma recovery. I specialize in therapy for attachment & relationship dynamics, trauma & abuse, and perinatal mood & anxiety disorders for expectant and postpartum parents.
Hi! I’m Elizabeth and am so glad you are here looking for a safe space to heal and process life. I support adults and adolescents (16+) navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, behavioral issues, and trauma recovery. I specialize in therapy for attachment & relationship dynamics, trauma & abuse, and perinatal mood & anxiety disorders for expectant and postpartum parents.
Rachel Epifanio Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, and sometimes, we all need a helping hand to navigate through the challenges that come our way. We are a group of clinicians all specializing in various issues and offering in-person and virtual therapy. We are here to facilitate your journey towards healing and self-awareness using a client-centered approach, where you are the expert of your life. We utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques combined with a holistic perspective to address your mental, emotional, and relational well-being.
Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, and sometimes, we all need a helping hand to navigate through the challenges that come our way. We are a group of clinicians all specializing in various issues and offering in-person and virtual therapy. We are here to facilitate your journey towards healing and self-awareness using a client-centered approach, where you are the expert of your life. We utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques combined with a holistic perspective to address your mental, emotional, and relational well-being.
Kim Kaplan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, DMT, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37201
As your therapist, I hold with deep respect and appreciation the unique role I play in your life. I know it takes a great deal of courage to start therapy and how necessary it is to find the right fit. My aim is to create a welcoming environment where you feel safe, trusting and open to be yourself. My approach is warm, attentive, caring and nonjudgmental. I am licensed in PA and TN, however only offer in-person options for PA residents and telehealth only for TN residents.
As your therapist, I hold with deep respect and appreciation the unique role I play in your life. I know it takes a great deal of courage to start therapy and how necessary it is to find the right fit. My aim is to create a welcoming environment where you feel safe, trusting and open to be yourself. My approach is warm, attentive, caring and nonjudgmental. I am licensed in PA and TN, however only offer in-person options for PA residents and telehealth only for TN residents.
Amanda R. Lorenz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212 (Online Only)
My goal is to be a collaborative partner with clients seeking to make positive changes in their lives. Specializing in trauma, addictions, depression, and anxiety, I hope to help you successfully navigate life's journeys. Working together through uncertainty, confusion, and feeling "in between" life's roles, we will develop goals and select effective treatments to help you achieve these goals. In addition, I offer couples and family therapy to strengthen my client's relationships. Finally, I provide supervision, training, and therapy for health care providers.
My goal is to be a collaborative partner with clients seeking to make positive changes in their lives. Specializing in trauma, addictions, depression, and anxiety, I hope to help you successfully navigate life's journeys. Working together through uncertainty, confusion, and feeling "in between" life's roles, we will develop goals and select effective treatments to help you achieve these goals. In addition, I offer couples and family therapy to strengthen my client's relationships. Finally, I provide supervision, training, and therapy for health care providers.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37201 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist in private practice in the state of Georgia. I help children and adults overcome the negative effects that stressful or traumatic life experiences have on how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist in private practice in the state of Georgia. I help children and adults overcome the negative effects that stressful or traumatic life experiences have on how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.