Family Therapy in Nashville, TN

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Carissa Bartnick
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC II
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37203
I believe we all have inherent self worth and value that can become over-shadowed by trauma, adverse experiences, stress, and mental health concerns. Life can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. I utilize attachment-focused, experiential, somatic, mindfulness, and other modalities to promote healing and realignment with our authentic selves. My experience and areas of interest include: trauma, substance abuse and addiction, eating disorders, codependency, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and family of origin concerns. I enjoy working with individual adults, teens, couples, and families.
I believe we all have inherent self worth and value that can become over-shadowed by trauma, adverse experiences, stress, and mental health concerns. Life can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. I utilize attachment-focused, experiential, somatic, mindfulness, and other modalities to promote healing and realignment with our authentic selves. My experience and areas of interest include: trauma, substance abuse and addiction, eating disorders, codependency, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and family of origin concerns. I enjoy working with individual adults, teens, couples, and families.
(615) 285-6835 View (615) 285-6835
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Alison Hedges
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37228  (Online Only)
A few things bringing me joy right now are animals (any pets are always welcome!), time with family and welcoming out of town guests, connecting with loved ones, traveling, and exploring new places when I can!.
Welcome. I’m glad you’re here! I love working with clients who aren’t afraid to reflect on their growth, answer hard questions, and go deeper in the therapeutic process in order to heal. Through setting realistic goals and increasing self awareness, I help you meet yourself on a deeper level so you can strengthen the relationships in your life. Working with men, women, and LGBTQIA+ adults aged 18 to early 40’s, I offer a nonjudgmental, open, empowering, direct, and compassionate space in which you can safely engage in self exploration, ask deeper questions, and practice healthy communication skills.
A few things bringing me joy right now are animals (any pets are always welcome!), time with family and welcoming out of town guests, connecting with loved ones, traveling, and exploring new places when I can!.
Welcome. I’m glad you’re here! I love working with clients who aren’t afraid to reflect on their growth, answer hard questions, and go deeper in the therapeutic process in order to heal. Through setting realistic goals and increasing self awareness, I help you meet yourself on a deeper level so you can strengthen the relationships in your life. Working with men, women, and LGBTQIA+ adults aged 18 to early 40’s, I offer a nonjudgmental, open, empowering, direct, and compassionate space in which you can safely engage in self exploration, ask deeper questions, and practice healthy communication skills.
(615) 813-2130 View (615) 813-2130
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Auslyn Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
Waitlist for new clients
My experience includes, but not limited to trauma, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, social skills, self-esteem, behavioral/conduct issues, family, parenting, domestic violence, abuse, and crisis.
"Life's true gift lies in your freedom to design it beautifully. With each rise of the sun, you get to chase the opportunity to fill your days with meaning to live your life the way you choose." - Baljeal Madaan. I am your team player in achieving the freedom you desire no matter what that may be. I work with the strengths you bring with you and build from there. I meet you where you are and together we will find a healthy and strong path for your future.
My experience includes, but not limited to trauma, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, social skills, self-esteem, behavioral/conduct issues, family, parenting, domestic violence, abuse, and crisis.
"Life's true gift lies in your freedom to design it beautifully. With each rise of the sun, you get to chase the opportunity to fill your days with meaning to live your life the way you choose." - Baljeal Madaan. I am your team player in achieving the freedom you desire no matter what that may be. I work with the strengths you bring with you and build from there. I meet you where you are and together we will find a healthy and strong path for your future.
(615) 379-9272 View (615) 379-9272
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Matt Dean
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37220
It may be that your ADHD, anxiety or depression is in control of your life and making it difficult to complete simple tasks during the day. Your relationships don’t seem to work out. You lose control of your anger, driving others away, ultimately leaving you full of shame and alone. Or you have harmful emotions and/or behaviors that are running your life. I work exclusively with men to help them address the issues unique to them in order to achieve emotional maturity and lead full lives. I am also passionate about fly fishing, woodworking, and spending time with family and friends.
It may be that your ADHD, anxiety or depression is in control of your life and making it difficult to complete simple tasks during the day. Your relationships don’t seem to work out. You lose control of your anger, driving others away, ultimately leaving you full of shame and alone. Or you have harmful emotions and/or behaviors that are running your life. I work exclusively with men to help them address the issues unique to them in order to achieve emotional maturity and lead full lives. I am also passionate about fly fishing, woodworking, and spending time with family and friends.
(615) 334-0122 View (615) 334-0122
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Kendra K Allen
Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is psychodynamically oriented which means I value your early life and family relationships and how those experiences impact your current relationships and behaviors.
The decision to engage yourself in a therapeutic relationship is a courageous choice that can yield rewarding and profound insights and changes in your life. I find it a great privilege to partner with my clients as we explore and discover the complexities and challenges of their unique story. Our work will be collaborative as I assist you in finding wholeness, balance, a greater acceptance of yourself and relational and spiritual health. My goal is to listen well and offer a respectful, empathic, and honest environment to help you grow, heal and rediscover your truest, most congruent self.
My approach is psychodynamically oriented which means I value your early life and family relationships and how those experiences impact your current relationships and behaviors.
The decision to engage yourself in a therapeutic relationship is a courageous choice that can yield rewarding and profound insights and changes in your life. I find it a great privilege to partner with my clients as we explore and discover the complexities and challenges of their unique story. Our work will be collaborative as I assist you in finding wholeness, balance, a greater acceptance of yourself and relational and spiritual health. My goal is to listen well and offer a respectful, empathic, and honest environment to help you grow, heal and rediscover your truest, most congruent self.
(615) 465-0490 View (615) 465-0490
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Jane Kilmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37216  (Online Only)
Other common issues include relationship issues, family of origin issues, parenting, women's issues, young adult issues, religious and spiritual shifts, grief, and life transitions.
I'm a Somatic Therapist passionate about giving the body and mind an opportunity to find new, more functional patterns and ways of being that lead to more freedom, ease and joy!
Other common issues include relationship issues, family of origin issues, parenting, women's issues, young adult issues, religious and spiritual shifts, grief, and life transitions.
I'm a Somatic Therapist passionate about giving the body and mind an opportunity to find new, more functional patterns and ways of being that lead to more freedom, ease and joy!
(615) 274-8506 View (615) 274-8506
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Blakely Patterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37212
**I am currently accepting new clients for in-person or virtual therapy, as well as Saturday appointments to accommodate your schedule. Please call to discuss your goals for therapy. I enjoy working with individuals and couples to improve their relationship challenges. If you are struggling with your marriage, blending a step-family, infidelity, a divorce or any other family issue, I can help. Let's work together to develop a plan that will improve all areas of your life and your relationships. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
**I am currently accepting new clients for in-person or virtual therapy, as well as Saturday appointments to accommodate your schedule. Please call to discuss your goals for therapy. I enjoy working with individuals and couples to improve their relationship challenges. If you are struggling with your marriage, blending a step-family, infidelity, a divorce or any other family issue, I can help. Let's work together to develop a plan that will improve all areas of your life and your relationships. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
(615) 631-4279 View (615) 631-4279
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Drea Pryor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215
I specialize in Internal Family Systems Therapy, helping individuals and couples explore and harmonize their inner world.
It's my belief that within relationships we are both hurt and healed. I practice from a relational approach, specifically Attachment Theory. Attachment shapes how we view ourselves and others, and influences how we "do" close relationships. We may unconsciously carry feelings of anxiety, pain, humiliation, or even abandonment from our relationships. For example, early childhood experiences of sexual abuse, neglect, grief, loss, or vicarious trauma impact one's perception of safety and security. As a result, we may find it difficult to form satisfactory relationships in adulthood. Navigating through this process alone can be hard.Thankfully, you don't have to do it alone.
I specialize in Internal Family Systems Therapy, helping individuals and couples explore and harmonize their inner world.
It's my belief that within relationships we are both hurt and healed. I practice from a relational approach, specifically Attachment Theory. Attachment shapes how we view ourselves and others, and influences how we "do" close relationships. We may unconsciously carry feelings of anxiety, pain, humiliation, or even abandonment from our relationships. For example, early childhood experiences of sexual abuse, neglect, grief, loss, or vicarious trauma impact one's perception of safety and security. As a result, we may find it difficult to form satisfactory relationships in adulthood. Navigating through this process alone can be hard.Thankfully, you don't have to do it alone.
(615) 903-0735 View (615) 903-0735
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Jason Hancock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
Shame. Fear. Weakness. Pain. Stigma. Just thinking about seeing a therapist can bring up these emotions for individuals or couples struggling with addictions, relationship or parenting issues, caregiving, abuse, infidelity… Thank goodness times are changing, mental health is being prioritized, and it's OK to not be OK. If you're struggling, help is available. I am fully-licensed, with a Masters' Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Lipscomb University. I'd love to talk with you. I offer sessions in-person or via telehealth. Call me at 615-414-6210.
Shame. Fear. Weakness. Pain. Stigma. Just thinking about seeing a therapist can bring up these emotions for individuals or couples struggling with addictions, relationship or parenting issues, caregiving, abuse, infidelity… Thank goodness times are changing, mental health is being prioritized, and it's OK to not be OK. If you're struggling, help is available. I am fully-licensed, with a Masters' Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Lipscomb University. I'd love to talk with you. I offer sessions in-person or via telehealth. Call me at 615-414-6210.
(615) 751-6163 View (615) 751-6163
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Janet V Heilbronn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37203
I am level 1 Internal Family Systems (IFS) as well as having trained in Family Constellation work.
I love working with clients that are actively on the path of healing. I have extensive experience working with addiction (both process and substance) and trauma and welcome sober and newly sober people to step in to a process with me. I am an 'out of the box' therapist and work best with those that are open to doing their therapeutic work 'beyond the talking'. In addition to recovery I love to help people identify ways in which to be more fully who they know inside that they are - even if they don't have the fully formed picture of what that is yet!
I am level 1 Internal Family Systems (IFS) as well as having trained in Family Constellation work.
I love working with clients that are actively on the path of healing. I have extensive experience working with addiction (both process and substance) and trauma and welcome sober and newly sober people to step in to a process with me. I am an 'out of the box' therapist and work best with those that are open to doing their therapeutic work 'beyond the talking'. In addition to recovery I love to help people identify ways in which to be more fully who they know inside that they are - even if they don't have the fully formed picture of what that is yet!
(615) 560-7991 View (615) 560-7991
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Ronnie Horns
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37203
My areas of expertise includes: Person Centered Therapy, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma Informed Advocacy, Couples/Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Anger Management, and Parenting.
Fabolous once stated "I am a movement by myself, but I am a force when we're together". I am looking to assist individuals ready to become a force. Willing to become the pioneers of their lives and take full control of their destiny. I am a true believer that when equipped with the right knowledge and resources individuals can overcome any obstacle faced. I will aid as a support providing therapeutic tools and evidence-based practices. Most of the people I have assisted come from vulnerable populations impacted by poverty, incarceration, substance use, and all other forms of abuse.
My areas of expertise includes: Person Centered Therapy, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma Informed Advocacy, Couples/Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Anger Management, and Parenting.
Fabolous once stated "I am a movement by myself, but I am a force when we're together". I am looking to assist individuals ready to become a force. Willing to become the pioneers of their lives and take full control of their destiny. I am a true believer that when equipped with the right knowledge and resources individuals can overcome any obstacle faced. I will aid as a support providing therapeutic tools and evidence-based practices. Most of the people I have assisted come from vulnerable populations impacted by poverty, incarceration, substance use, and all other forms of abuse.
(615) 857-3447 View (615) 857-3447
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Lucy Kozak Cesnik
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37212
Specializing in IFS, family systems, and experiential therapy, I offer a unique approach to healing that explores inner and relational dynamics, fostering transformative growth.
ATTN Music Biz! Feeling overwhelmed by leadership or job stress? Balancing work and life a challenge? Yearning for connections, battling self-doubt? I'm Lucy, a former music industry exec turned therapist, and my journey is a bit more rock 'n' roll than your average counselor's. I left my executive job in 2022 after completing graduate studies and clinical training in psychology, authentic leadership, and behavior change. Now, I'm passionate about guiding my clients through career breakthroughs, relationship improvement, and LASTING change through my work in my private practice on Music Row and throughout Tennessee via Zoom.
Specializing in IFS, family systems, and experiential therapy, I offer a unique approach to healing that explores inner and relational dynamics, fostering transformative growth.
ATTN Music Biz! Feeling overwhelmed by leadership or job stress? Balancing work and life a challenge? Yearning for connections, battling self-doubt? I'm Lucy, a former music industry exec turned therapist, and my journey is a bit more rock 'n' roll than your average counselor's. I left my executive job in 2022 after completing graduate studies and clinical training in psychology, authentic leadership, and behavior change. Now, I'm passionate about guiding my clients through career breakthroughs, relationship improvement, and LASTING change through my work in my private practice on Music Row and throughout Tennessee via Zoom.
(615) 282-5317 View (615) 282-5317
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Tyson Marlow
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37208
I'm open to any issues coming into therapy and am particularly interested in working with anxiety, depression, internalized oppressions, stigma, trauma, family and relationships, and systemic issues.
Hello! I am greatly invested in social justice in all facets, particularly through therapeutic practice and healing, where my interests include exploring and understanding internalized oppression and it’s affects on marginalized communities, mental health counseling outcomes for men, and dismantling harmful stigmas in marginalized communities surrounding mental health. I am incredibly excited to be working under exceptional supervisors and clinicians who will help me begin this journey into the mental health field.
I'm open to any issues coming into therapy and am particularly interested in working with anxiety, depression, internalized oppressions, stigma, trauma, family and relationships, and systemic issues.
Hello! I am greatly invested in social justice in all facets, particularly through therapeutic practice and healing, where my interests include exploring and understanding internalized oppression and it’s affects on marginalized communities, mental health counseling outcomes for men, and dismantling harmful stigmas in marginalized communities surrounding mental health. I am incredibly excited to be working under exceptional supervisors and clinicians who will help me begin this journey into the mental health field.
(629) 263-7851 View (629) 263-7851
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Sarah Detring
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP, ACS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
My experience includes working with adult clients who have experienced trauma or addiction directly or within their family systems.
My mission is to create a safe space for individuals to find healing, freedom, and self-acceptance. I am passionate about helping my clients regain confidence while beginning to love and trust themselves. I help my clients unlearn negative beliefs and begin to change relationship patterns that no longer serve them. I work well with people pleasers, people who struggle to set boundaries, or people who chronically sacrifice themselves for others. When we are able to know what we need and set limits in our relationships, we enhance our emotional well-being and our relationships become healthier.
My experience includes working with adult clients who have experienced trauma or addiction directly or within their family systems.
My mission is to create a safe space for individuals to find healing, freedom, and self-acceptance. I am passionate about helping my clients regain confidence while beginning to love and trust themselves. I help my clients unlearn negative beliefs and begin to change relationship patterns that no longer serve them. I work well with people pleasers, people who struggle to set boundaries, or people who chronically sacrifice themselves for others. When we are able to know what we need and set limits in our relationships, we enhance our emotional well-being and our relationships become healthier.
(615) 392-1697 View (615) 392-1697
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Kristen Bishop - Austin & Olive Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
" As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I primarily look at issues through a relational scope and find family-of-origin work to be extremely relevant with all of my clients.
My primary therapeutic focuses are: relational conflict and/or communication issues, codependency, those who have a loved one with mental illness or addiction, children (adult or teen) of divorce, life transition, grief, and premarital therapy. Amongst my therapeutic work, I am passionate about equipping my clients with appropriate resources in a holistic manner for issues concerning: anxiety, depression, nutrition, sleep, physical health/exercise, career, and substance abuse.
" As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I primarily look at issues through a relational scope and find family-of-origin work to be extremely relevant with all of my clients.
My primary therapeutic focuses are: relational conflict and/or communication issues, codependency, those who have a loved one with mental illness or addiction, children (adult or teen) of divorce, life transition, grief, and premarital therapy. Amongst my therapeutic work, I am passionate about equipping my clients with appropriate resources in a holistic manner for issues concerning: anxiety, depression, nutrition, sleep, physical health/exercise, career, and substance abuse.
(615) 395-6201 View (615) 395-6201
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Caverly Warren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
I enjoy working with teens, adults, couples, and families from various backgrounds using attachment focused, experiential, somatic, mindfulness based, and other therapies to promote personal growth, healing, and rediscovery. My professional areas of interest include: trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and mood disorders, substance abuse, process addictions, ADHD, codependency, relationship and intimacy issues, attachment and family of origin issues, and personality disorders. In my work with clients, I utilize a range of interventions and therapeutic techniques based on the clients' own needs and presenting problems.
I enjoy working with teens, adults, couples, and families from various backgrounds using attachment focused, experiential, somatic, mindfulness based, and other therapies to promote personal growth, healing, and rediscovery. My professional areas of interest include: trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and mood disorders, substance abuse, process addictions, ADHD, codependency, relationship and intimacy issues, attachment and family of origin issues, and personality disorders. In my work with clients, I utilize a range of interventions and therapeutic techniques based on the clients' own needs and presenting problems.
(629) 218-4031 View (629) 218-4031
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David Drennon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215
My areas of special clinical interest include adolescents and adults across the life cycle, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, boundary issues, communication issues, grief and loss, life transitions, academic issues, premarital/marital counseling, relationship conflict, family conflict, spirituality, sexual abuse, and emotional trauma.
The joy of therapy lies in tailoring my approach to fully leverage the unique strengths and skills of each individual client. I thoroughly enjoy cultivating an atmosphere of safety, encouragement, and hope for those whom I have the opportunity to serve. I endeavor to invite clients into a therapeutic relationship that enhances their ability to develop insight that leads to action.
My areas of special clinical interest include adolescents and adults across the life cycle, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, boundary issues, communication issues, grief and loss, life transitions, academic issues, premarital/marital counseling, relationship conflict, family conflict, spirituality, sexual abuse, and emotional trauma.
The joy of therapy lies in tailoring my approach to fully leverage the unique strengths and skills of each individual client. I thoroughly enjoy cultivating an atmosphere of safety, encouragement, and hope for those whom I have the opportunity to serve. I endeavor to invite clients into a therapeutic relationship that enhances their ability to develop insight that leads to action.
(615) 285-5202 View (615) 285-5202
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Elizabeth Chan
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215
Utilizing an integrative approach, I help clients gain greater awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and bodies through modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and mindfulness training.
I was raised in the diverse melting pot of NYC as a first-generation Chinese American, born to parents who emigrated from Hong Kong. After college, I moved to Nashville, where I had the wonderful privilege of traveling the world as a musician. These experiences afforded me the unique opportunity to hear thousands of people’s stories—from depression, suicide, grief, and addiction to hope found amidst it all. Through these stories, as well as my own, I came to realize the powerful gift of therapy and the difference that occurs when one comes to understand their intrinsic worth and their capacity to be seen, heard, known, and loved.
Utilizing an integrative approach, I help clients gain greater awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and bodies through modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and mindfulness training.
I was raised in the diverse melting pot of NYC as a first-generation Chinese American, born to parents who emigrated from Hong Kong. After college, I moved to Nashville, where I had the wonderful privilege of traveling the world as a musician. These experiences afforded me the unique opportunity to hear thousands of people’s stories—from depression, suicide, grief, and addiction to hope found amidst it all. Through these stories, as well as my own, I came to realize the powerful gift of therapy and the difference that occurs when one comes to understand their intrinsic worth and their capacity to be seen, heard, known, and loved.
(615) 857-3228 View (615) 857-3228
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Hazel House, PLLC / Lindsay E. Vaughn
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
We treat a variety of concerns, especially trauma / PTSD (sexual assault / rape, military (veterans), and all forms of child abuse / neglect), family / relational attachment issues, depression, anxiety, chronic pain / illness, & substance use.
Many clients come to us after feeling stuck in talk therapy. Talking about your problems is helpful, but it has limited impact. If you are ready to take your healing to the next level, please reach out! We integrate somatic and experiential therapies, such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, IFS, psychodrama, nature therapy, ketamine-assisted therapy, trauma-sensitive Yoga, Neurofeedback, and more, to go deeper, so you can truly heal from past experiences. There are no quick fixes - there is only the journey to truly know, love, and care for yourself, and our team of expert therapists is ready to take the journey with you.
We treat a variety of concerns, especially trauma / PTSD (sexual assault / rape, military (veterans), and all forms of child abuse / neglect), family / relational attachment issues, depression, anxiety, chronic pain / illness, & substance use.
Many clients come to us after feeling stuck in talk therapy. Talking about your problems is helpful, but it has limited impact. If you are ready to take your healing to the next level, please reach out! We integrate somatic and experiential therapies, such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, IFS, psychodrama, nature therapy, ketamine-assisted therapy, trauma-sensitive Yoga, Neurofeedback, and more, to go deeper, so you can truly heal from past experiences. There are no quick fixes - there is only the journey to truly know, love, and care for yourself, and our team of expert therapists is ready to take the journey with you.
(615) 751-8303 View (615) 751-8303
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Paige McNeilly Blackwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
This private practice is unlike most others. I am a licensed therapist at The Briggs Institute, Inc. The therapists at the Institute are graduates of Lipscomb University's Master of Marriage and Family Therapy Program. As the only COAMFTE accredited program in Nashville, the Lipscomb MFT program has earned its fine reputation by meeting the highest academic and clinical experience standards in the country. Because we practice under the supervision of the Lipscomb MFT program core faculty, we remain connected to academia. This means our work is informed by state-of-the-art scientific research.
This private practice is unlike most others. I am a licensed therapist at The Briggs Institute, Inc. The therapists at the Institute are graduates of Lipscomb University's Master of Marriage and Family Therapy Program. As the only COAMFTE accredited program in Nashville, the Lipscomb MFT program has earned its fine reputation by meeting the highest academic and clinical experience standards in the country. Because we practice under the supervision of the Lipscomb MFT program core faculty, we remain connected to academia. This means our work is informed by state-of-the-art scientific research.
(901) 519-2207 View (901) 519-2207
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.