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Matt Reid
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37206
I enjoy working with individuals, couples/partners, and families, and count diversity and difference as integral to communal and personal health.
Hi, I’m Matt (he/him). I am trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist, which means I think a lot about how relationships shape our experience. This certainly includes relationships with partners, family, and friends, but also our relationships with self and the systems in which we live. Finding balance and harmony in these relationships can be challenging, if not overwhelming. I count it as a joy and privilege to be invited to ally with you in this pursuit.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples/partners, and families, and count diversity and difference as integral to communal and personal health.
Hi, I’m Matt (he/him). I am trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist, which means I think a lot about how relationships shape our experience. This certainly includes relationships with partners, family, and friends, but also our relationships with self and the systems in which we live. Finding balance and harmony in these relationships can be challenging, if not overwhelming. I count it as a joy and privilege to be invited to ally with you in this pursuit.
(615) 239-0090 View (615) 239-0090
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Steven Stewart
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206
I am also a strong proponent of couples therapy for spouses and romantic partners that are experiencing emotional or sexual disharmony.
Making that initial contact is by far the hardest part. I appreciate you reaching out to me. Making it easy to discuss difficult topics is my job, and that happens by making sure you know you are in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment. People may seek out counseling due to a wide variety of feelings: fear, anxiety, stress, depression, anger, sadness, confusion, apathy, heartbreak, grief, or any other aspect of the incredibly complex human experience. I'm honored to help you on your journey towards emotional recovery and growth. I try to keep costs reasonable and affordable.
I am also a strong proponent of couples therapy for spouses and romantic partners that are experiencing emotional or sexual disharmony.
Making that initial contact is by far the hardest part. I appreciate you reaching out to me. Making it easy to discuss difficult topics is my job, and that happens by making sure you know you are in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment. People may seek out counseling due to a wide variety of feelings: fear, anxiety, stress, depression, anger, sadness, confusion, apathy, heartbreak, grief, or any other aspect of the incredibly complex human experience. I'm honored to help you on your journey towards emotional recovery and growth. I try to keep costs reasonable and affordable.
(931) 538-1055 View (931) 538-1055
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E Alyce Zellmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37206
I love helping clients make sense of their hidden stories and experiences. Often, these create chaos, make us unsure, and throw us off balance. I believe that everyone needs a comfortable place to rediscover balance and wholeness through unraveling their stories. While I see a variety of clients, I love pre-marital therapy, married couples struggling with intimacy, as well as singles and women who have experienced sexual trauma. I also have experience with Homeschool culture and the struggles and wins of the music industry. I offer flexible office hours including Saturdays.
I love helping clients make sense of their hidden stories and experiences. Often, these create chaos, make us unsure, and throw us off balance. I believe that everyone needs a comfortable place to rediscover balance and wholeness through unraveling their stories. While I see a variety of clients, I love pre-marital therapy, married couples struggling with intimacy, as well as singles and women who have experienced sexual trauma. I also have experience with Homeschool culture and the struggles and wins of the music industry. I offer flexible office hours including Saturdays.
(615) 492-3324 View (615) 492-3324
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Serenity Counseling & Mediation Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFT, LPC, CLC, Interns
Not Verified Not Verified
Nashville, TN 37206
Serenity Counseling Center provides a safe, confidential opportunity for people to experience victory over life's difficulties by using counseling framework and an environment for counselors and counselors in training. Serenity Counseling Center was established in 2007. It's our purpose of Serenity to equip individuals, couples, and families with coping skills for life's issues that are consistent. Serenity Counseling Center is staffed by master's level practitioners from every discipline, including marriage and family, divorce mediation, life coaching substance abuse, and therapy. You can see intern if no insurance or low fee needs
Serenity Counseling Center provides a safe, confidential opportunity for people to experience victory over life's difficulties by using counseling framework and an environment for counselors and counselors in training. Serenity Counseling Center was established in 2007. It's our purpose of Serenity to equip individuals, couples, and families with coping skills for life's issues that are consistent. Serenity Counseling Center is staffed by master's level practitioners from every discipline, including marriage and family, divorce mediation, life coaching substance abuse, and therapy. You can see intern if no insurance or low fee needs
(615) 527-3060 View (615) 527-3060
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Brendan McCarthy (Sessions Psychology)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP, NCC, CET-II
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37206
Brendan offers counseling for a wide variety of relationship and personal concerns.
Brendan McCarthy is a licensed clinical psychotherapist (LPC-MHSP) in the East Nashville, TN area. Brendan treats a wide variety of mental health issues and works with a broad spectrum of clients. Brendan is the owner and director of the group therapy practice, Sessions Psychology. Sessions is a boutique group therapy practice that is home to a team of elite Nashville therapists. Brendan is a Nationally Certified Counselor, as well as a Certified Experiential Therapist (CET3). Additionally, Brendan is a part of the clinical staff at the nationally recognized Onsite Workshops.
Brendan offers counseling for a wide variety of relationship and personal concerns.
Brendan McCarthy is a licensed clinical psychotherapist (LPC-MHSP) in the East Nashville, TN area. Brendan treats a wide variety of mental health issues and works with a broad spectrum of clients. Brendan is the owner and director of the group therapy practice, Sessions Psychology. Sessions is a boutique group therapy practice that is home to a team of elite Nashville therapists. Brendan is a Nationally Certified Counselor, as well as a Certified Experiential Therapist (CET3). Additionally, Brendan is a part of the clinical staff at the nationally recognized Onsite Workshops.
(615) 551-1300 View (615) 551-1300
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Emily Ector-Volman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself or your relationship, you may be feeling disconnected, exhausted, embarrassed, angry, or many other emotions. Perhaps you long for better communication, greater intimacy, and rebuilt trust. In addition to working toward re-connection and love in your relationship, sex and sexuality are often difficult to talk about between couples. Creating a judgement-free space where you can explore these thoughts, feelings, and personal values is my highest priority as a therapist.
Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself or your relationship, you may be feeling disconnected, exhausted, embarrassed, angry, or many other emotions. Perhaps you long for better communication, greater intimacy, and rebuilt trust. In addition to working toward re-connection and love in your relationship, sex and sexuality are often difficult to talk about between couples. Creating a judgement-free space where you can explore these thoughts, feelings, and personal values is my highest priority as a therapist.
(615) 905-1537 View (615) 905-1537
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Sandi Anders
Counselor, MDiv, E-RYT, CSC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206  (Online Only)
As an AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor working with individuals and couples, I combine evidence-based best practices with experience as a Tantric Sexuality Educator and practitioner, offering a supportive environment for thorough and constructive exploration of sexual matters. Questions and concerns may be talked about openly without fear of embarrassment or criticism. As a Mind-Body Psychotherapist, I help clients talk through issues and learn to utilize emotions as embodied resources for healing and growth, encouraging awareness of connection between body, mind, and spirit. My background as a pastoral psychotherapist and experience with body therapies such as yoga, breath-work, and meditation inform my work.
As an AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor working with individuals and couples, I combine evidence-based best practices with experience as a Tantric Sexuality Educator and practitioner, offering a supportive environment for thorough and constructive exploration of sexual matters. Questions and concerns may be talked about openly without fear of embarrassment or criticism. As a Mind-Body Psychotherapist, I help clients talk through issues and learn to utilize emotions as embodied resources for healing and growth, encouraging awareness of connection between body, mind, and spirit. My background as a pastoral psychotherapist and experience with body therapies such as yoga, breath-work, and meditation inform my work.
(615) 800-7826 View (615) 800-7826
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Juliana Breeden
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206
My interests include depression, anxiety, couples therapy, self esteem issues, spirituality, and trauma.
Hello! My name is Juliana and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Nashville, TN, where I offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I am passionate about bringing hope into the lives of those with mental health issues and distress in their relationships. Whether a life transition has you feeling anxious and unsteady, or relationship problems are all consuming, I am committed to creating a safe space for you to process and explore your thoughts and emotions. It is possible to reframe and rewrite the stories that become our reality, and I am here to help with that revision process.
My interests include depression, anxiety, couples therapy, self esteem issues, spirituality, and trauma.
Hello! My name is Juliana and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Nashville, TN, where I offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I am passionate about bringing hope into the lives of those with mental health issues and distress in their relationships. Whether a life transition has you feeling anxious and unsteady, or relationship problems are all consuming, I am committed to creating a safe space for you to process and explore your thoughts and emotions. It is possible to reframe and rewrite the stories that become our reality, and I am here to help with that revision process.
(615) 392-3698 View (615) 392-3698
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Laura Grafham Knapp
Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206
My hope is to provide you support and a therapeutic relationship within our sessions that helps you better understand yourself and your relationships outside of therapy.
When you cut a tree down and look at the growth rings added every year, you can see the way fire, water, wind, and people have impacted its life each year. I believe that people are no different. Our environment shapes us, and nevertheless we grow. Some years are harder than others, but even within the hard years, growth takes place.
My hope is to provide you support and a therapeutic relationship within our sessions that helps you better understand yourself and your relationships outside of therapy.
When you cut a tree down and look at the growth rings added every year, you can see the way fire, water, wind, and people have impacted its life each year. I believe that people are no different. Our environment shapes us, and nevertheless we grow. Some years are harder than others, but even within the hard years, growth takes place.
(629) 201-2710 View (629) 201-2710
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Music Therapy Nashville
MD, MT-BC, NMT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37206
I specialize in helping people who are working through trauma and PTSD, as well as those struggling with anxiety, grief, depression, unhealthy relationship patterns, self-esteem and confidence issues, existential crises, life transitions, and new or chronic medical diagnoses.
I offer clients wellness services, mental health therapy, and medical and neurological rehabilitation services that use traditional talk therapy as well as music and the creative arts as treatment tools. My goal is to help you, or your child, develop the skills and abilities to feel your best physically, mentally, and emotionally. Sessions may include education around the role of trauma, past experience, and neurochemistry in how we feel and act now, mindfulness exercises, relaxation practices, creativity-based activities, and the development of individualized plans to help practice healthier thought and behavior patterns.
I specialize in helping people who are working through trauma and PTSD, as well as those struggling with anxiety, grief, depression, unhealthy relationship patterns, self-esteem and confidence issues, existential crises, life transitions, and new or chronic medical diagnoses.
I offer clients wellness services, mental health therapy, and medical and neurological rehabilitation services that use traditional talk therapy as well as music and the creative arts as treatment tools. My goal is to help you, or your child, develop the skills and abilities to feel your best physically, mentally, and emotionally. Sessions may include education around the role of trauma, past experience, and neurochemistry in how we feel and act now, mindfulness exercises, relaxation practices, creativity-based activities, and the development of individualized plans to help practice healthier thought and behavior patterns.
(629) 205-6433 View (629) 205-6433
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Missy Caldwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37206
Missy works with adult individuals, couples, and teens.
Missy has worked in the field of mental health for over fifteen years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is experienced in working with individuals, couples and youth in the areas of trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, body image, personal growth and self care. In addition to being a mental health clinician, Missy is a registered yoga teacher, with well over 500 hours of training, and an additional 300 hour certification in yoga therapy.
Missy works with adult individuals, couples, and teens.
Missy has worked in the field of mental health for over fifteen years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is experienced in working with individuals, couples and youth in the areas of trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, body image, personal growth and self care. In addition to being a mental health clinician, Missy is a registered yoga teacher, with well over 500 hours of training, and an additional 300 hour certification in yoga therapy.
(629) 222-9921 View (629) 222-9921
Photo of Leah Discenza, Pre-Licensed Professional in 37206, TN
Leah Discenza
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAMFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37206
Maybe you are feeling stuck in your life and are suffering in silence. For those that have a pelvic floor dysfunction or struggling with their sex life it can feel isolating at times. Intimacy can be difficult, and I want to help women and couples that need healing in areas ranging from relationship issues to sex therapy. My mission is to create a safe and nurturing environment where women and couples can openly share their stories while incorporating their spiritual beliefs. I seek to provide unwavering support while also helping you achieve the peace desired in yourself and your relationships.
Maybe you are feeling stuck in your life and are suffering in silence. For those that have a pelvic floor dysfunction or struggling with their sex life it can feel isolating at times. Intimacy can be difficult, and I want to help women and couples that need healing in areas ranging from relationship issues to sex therapy. My mission is to create a safe and nurturing environment where women and couples can openly share their stories while incorporating their spiritual beliefs. I seek to provide unwavering support while also helping you achieve the peace desired in yourself and your relationships.
(629) 263-7195 View (629) 263-7195
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Maria Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37206
I work with couples, individuals, and families with a non-judgmental, inclusive, and empathetic approach.
It can be hard to get through life without getting stuck. I bring a clear outside perspective to navigate difficult situations and gain tools to work through them effectively. I am here to support you in finding ways that improve your quality of life and relationships. We'll figure out what is for you and what is not. What do you want to move toward and what barriers are keeping you from having a more joyful life? What will help you feel less lonely and more connected?
I work with couples, individuals, and families with a non-judgmental, inclusive, and empathetic approach.
It can be hard to get through life without getting stuck. I bring a clear outside perspective to navigate difficult situations and gain tools to work through them effectively. I am here to support you in finding ways that improve your quality of life and relationships. We'll figure out what is for you and what is not. What do you want to move toward and what barriers are keeping you from having a more joyful life? What will help you feel less lonely and more connected?
(629) 205-4522 View (629) 205-4522
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Cadey Phipps
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206
Often times when we feel stuck in our lives, it is because we are noticing a conflict in our internal world. Part of us feels one way, while another part feels very differently. It is my experience that we all enter this world with the capacity to feel grounded and at peace, yet as we experience the hardships of life, we lose connection with that inner safety. Instead we begin to experience the burdens of shame, grief and/or loneliness; and parts of us take on roles that may show up as anxiety, perfectionism, sadness, self-criticism, dissociation - or any other symptom, thought, or emotion that you find yourself struggling with.
Often times when we feel stuck in our lives, it is because we are noticing a conflict in our internal world. Part of us feels one way, while another part feels very differently. It is my experience that we all enter this world with the capacity to feel grounded and at peace, yet as we experience the hardships of life, we lose connection with that inner safety. Instead we begin to experience the burdens of shame, grief and/or loneliness; and parts of us take on roles that may show up as anxiety, perfectionism, sadness, self-criticism, dissociation - or any other symptom, thought, or emotion that you find yourself struggling with.
(615) 258-6861 View (615) 258-6861
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Angela T Landry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206
Not accepting new clients
Sex therapy helps individuals and couples enrich sexual fullfillment and heal from sexual conflicts.
Angela Landry, LMFT addresses the counseling needs of clientele in the Franklin and greater Nashville area by integrating Biblical truths and sound counseling psychology. I believe each person is responsible for his or her own mental, physical, and emotional well being. I believe that true change in a client's life can happen when they truly desire and are willing to do the work required to live a healthy, invigorating, and happy life. I specialize in working with couples and individuals to heal and enrich their sexuality, personhood and relationship. Areas of focus are: sexual dysfunction, desire concerns and past trauma.
Sex therapy helps individuals and couples enrich sexual fullfillment and heal from sexual conflicts.
Angela Landry, LMFT addresses the counseling needs of clientele in the Franklin and greater Nashville area by integrating Biblical truths and sound counseling psychology. I believe each person is responsible for his or her own mental, physical, and emotional well being. I believe that true change in a client's life can happen when they truly desire and are willing to do the work required to live a healthy, invigorating, and happy life. I specialize in working with couples and individuals to heal and enrich their sexuality, personhood and relationship. Areas of focus are: sexual dysfunction, desire concerns and past trauma.
(615) 219-1104 View (615) 219-1104
Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.