Dr. Ashley Childers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215
Let's Connect (615) 465-0332
Are you interested in discovering more about yourself? Improve self-esteem, dignity? Set better boundaries? Explore patterns? I see 18 years+ Treatment areas include exploration of Shame, Self-Esteem, Self-Compassion, Trauma, PTSD, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Issues, Shyness, Phobias, Grief and Loss, Boundaries, & Interpersonal Issues. I work well with men and women who want to find more joy in life while increasing mood stability, self-curiosity, & healthy relationships. My philosophy incorporates an egalitarian, collaborative approach steeped in Relational-Cultural Theory; & a belief that clients are the experts on themselves.
A DSW, LCSW with over 25 years experience. Treatment methodologies vary depending on client needs & include aspects of CBT, Narrative Therapy, DBT/RO-DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, ACT, MI & Relational Therapy. I am a trained mediator, studying conflict management & resolution. I provide coaching &teach full-time at the graduate level.
I am a staunch believer in client-centered psychotherapy & I often use humor in treatment as a therapy tool, weaving in a non-judgmental, supportive, optimistic approach. I aim to co-create a safe environment where clients feel validated and supported, allowing patterns and feelings to avail themselves. I often bring current research knowledge into session.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 465-0332
Dr. Ashley Childers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Tennessee / 5129 Ashley S. Childers
- In Practice for 26 Years
- Attended University of Tennesee, DSW, Graduated 2022
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (615) 465-0332
Dr. Ashley Childers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Self Esteem
- Shame
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (615) 465-0332
Dr. Ashley Childers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Feminist
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (615) 465-0332
Dr. Ashley Childers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
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Neighborhoods
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Dr. Ashley Childers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW