Location
This has been a difficult year, and I hope you are staying healthy and safe. I will be providing in-person (masks) and online sessions.
About
It is natural to experience a range of emotions; some flooding us thoroughly, and others frozen at our core. Sometimes we all feel challenged by life itself. This is why it can be helpful to seek out a therapist. My counseling practice is focused on helping adults and teens who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, and chronic stress. The foundation of my practice is layered. In order to effectively work together, I believe that it is important to understand your past, as it informs your present. Much of our resilience stems from our interactions with attachment figures—It is necessary to consider the context of our life.
In my work with clients, I utilize a variety of modalities. I have advanced training in Somatic Experiencing and Sandplay, and use EMDR, IFS, and mindfulness. My goal is to help you renegotiate your experiences, while decreasing uncomfortable sensations and symptoms. Together, I can help you access the necessary skills for healing.
I know that reaching out to a therapist can be scary and uncomfortable, and trust can take time. I aim to create a comfortable and secure space, so that we can take the time to create a true therapeutic relationship—-a relationship where you can feel safe enough to heal. If you feel ready to take this step, or are curious, I look forward to talking with you.
Call or Email Barbie Hessel for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 810-0865
Finances
- Cost per Session: $180+
Pay By:
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Out of Network
I accept most major credit cards, health savings accounts, Venmo, and checks.
Email me or call (615) 810-0865 with questions.
Qualifications
- License: Tennessee / 7088
- School: University of Tennessee/Trauma Treatment MSSW
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
- Certificate Date: 2019
- Certificate: Nova Southeastern University / MS and Doctorate/Ed.D.
- Certificate Date: 2009
Barbie Hessel's Groups
Find Your Wild: A Somatic Intervention Workshop
Workshop Dates: March 4-6, 2022. Cost: $1350 with payment plans available and discounted rates for couples and families. This somatic experiencing group is intended for adults and teens, ages 16+, who wish to work through dysregulation caused by trauma, chronic stress, or just the struggles in life. Located at 2822 Erica Place in Berry Hill
Location
Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sexual Abuse
- Anxiety
Issues
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
Client Focus
Ethnicity:
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak:
Spanish
Age
- Adults
- Teen
Communities
- Body Positivity
- Gay Allied
- Lesbian Allied
- Racial Justice Allied
- Sex Worker Allied
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Single Mother
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Somatic
- Somatic Experiencing
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Individuals
- Family
- Group
Last Modified: 11 Jan 2022
(615) 810-0865