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Andy Smith

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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Available both in-person and online
2021 21st Avenue South Suite 446 Nashville, TN 37212
You feel tired, overwhelmed and you wish you could shake that feeling of dread that keeps following you around. Your passions feel distant and hidden from you. You feel like everyone else has it figured out better than you and you keep catching yourself beating yourself up over it. It feels like nothing you do is good enough and you are constantly trying to keep up. You thought it would be different by now and you feel like it's your fault. You find yourself trying to numb the pain but deep down you know it's not helping. Something has to change.
You want to experience a deeper sense of fulfillment in your own life. You want a greater sense of connection in your relationships. You are ready to start making changes to improve your life and learn how to be more compassionate with yourself. You are ready to find hope.
I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist who helps struggling creative professionals find hope. In our sessions, I collaborate with you to improve your life satisfaction, find peace and drop thoughts and behaviors that are holding you back. If you are ready for change, contact me for a free 30-minute consult.
Call or Andy Smith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (615) 488-4320

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Hope Ridge Counseling

2021 21st Avenue South

Suite 446

Nashville, TN 37212 map

(615) 488-4320
My website
Please inquire about Teletherapy options
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (615) 488-4320
Photo of Andy Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Hope Ridge Counseling

2021 21st Avenue South

Suite 446

Nashville, TN 37212 map

(615) 488-4320
My website
Please inquire about Teletherapy options
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Superbill (reimbursement receipt for insurance)
  • Out of Network
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I can provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, I'm happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable through the use of superbills.
Photo of Andy Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Andy Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 488-4320
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I can provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, I'm happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable through the use of superbills.
Photo of Andy Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Andy Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 488-4320

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Tennessee / 1115 Andy Smith
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 13 years
  • Attended Trevecca Nazarene University, Graduated 2013
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from American Association of Marriage and Family Therap 136467 / 2011
  • Certificate from Trevecca Nazarene University Master of Marriage and Family / 2013
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I have over 10 years helping individuals and families. I'm licensed in Tennessee and see clients both in-person and virtually. I have training in experiential models and I am certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Photo of Andy Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Andy Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 488-4320
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I have over 10 years helping individuals and families. I'm licensed in Tennessee and see clients both in-person and virtually. I have training in experiential models and I am certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Photo of Andy Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Andy Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 488-4320

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Marital and Premarital
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • Men's Issues
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.
Photo of Andy Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Andy Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 488-4320
"
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.
Photo of Andy Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Andy Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 488-4320

6 Endorsements

Alyssa Presson
Alyssa Presson
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Andy can make any room feel inviting and warm. He's able to attune well to others and work with them to slow things down at a pace that feels comfortable to them. I highly recommend him as a therapist, or a licensure supervisor!
Jen Maynard
Jen Maynard
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Andy is dependable, kind, and approachable. He has a gift of blending insightful expertise with authentic empathy, providing support that is both reassuring and motivating.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
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I use Emotionally Focused Therapy in my practice with couples and individuals. In your first session, we'll get a good picture of what's currently bringing you into therapy. With EFT, we'll look at how your triggers can activate emotional feedback loops that keep you stuck. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to interrupt those feedback loops to change your feelings for the better.
Photo of Andy Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Andy Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 488-4320
"
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy in my practice with couples and individuals. In your first session, we'll get a good picture of what's currently bringing you into therapy. With EFT, we'll look at how your triggers can activate emotional feedback loops that keep you stuck. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to interrupt those feedback loops to change your feelings for the better.
Photo of Andy Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Andy Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 488-4320

Location

Primary Location

Hope Ridge Counseling

2021 21st Avenue South

Suite 446

Nashville, TN 37212

(615) 488-4320
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Please inquire about Teletherapy options
Photo of Andy Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Andy Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (615) 488-4320
"
Please inquire about Teletherapy options
Photo of Andy Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Andy Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (615) 488-4320