Ascend Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LPC, CTT, CMAT, CSAT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
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At Ascend Counseling, PLLC we believe that all people deserve a place to come as they are. As seasoned therapists, we provide a safe, collaborative experience for our clients combining empathy with professional excellence to guide the therapeutic process. Many therapeutic practices simply help you manage your symptoms and/or survive the next crisis. But at Ascend Counseling, PLLC, we believe that therapists should offer more. We will work with you to identify and address the root issues that perpetuate interpersonal problems. With us, you'll get to the bottom of things so that you can move forward!
Allison is dually licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, with EMDR I and II certifications.
Clayton is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with EMDR I, II, and III certifications. Clayton is also certified in trauma therapy (CTT), a multiple addiction therapist (CMAT), and a sex addiction therapist (CSAT).
We know that addressing the issues in you or your loved one's life is serious. Our therapists are ready to serve you and would be honored to join you in the next steps of your journey. Please start a conversation with us today. Available for individual sessions, or as a combined session with both therapists present.
Call or Email Ascend Counseling, PLLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (615) 913-5958
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Couple Sessions $185
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Ascend Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LPC, CTT, CMAT, CSAT
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 913-5958
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Tennessee / LMFT0000001599 Allison Bassham
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended Harding University , Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy , Graduated 2012
Marriage & Family Therapist: Allison Bassham
Education and Years In Practice
Ascend Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LPC, CTT, CMAT, CSAT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (615) 913-5958
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Addiction
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Gambling
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Thinking Disorders
- Video Game Addiction
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Ascend Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LPC, CTT, CMAT, CSAT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (615) 913-5958
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Trauma Focused
Ascend Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LPC, CTT, CMAT, CSAT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (615) 913-5958
Location
Primary Location
Ascend Counseling, PLLC
4806 Trousdale Drive
Nashville, TN 37220
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Nearby Areas
Ascend Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LPC, CTT, CMAT, CSAT
Call for a free consultation now - (615) 913-5958