Therapists in Nashville, TN
I have specialized training from the Gottman Institute in Seattle Washington for couples and marriage therapy to includes gay and lesbian couples.
Are you looking for effective counseling techniques, experience and excellence in counseling? I have been practicing for 20+ years, have trained throughout those years in proven techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, mindfulness and meditative therapies, positive psychology, emotional intelligence and intimacy building, and I have specialized training for marriage, couples and family therapy. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship or any adjustment issue (illness/grief/loss, divorce, or any life transition) we will work together to implement known techniques that address and improve your life experience. All individuals are welcome. I do not discriminate based on any factor.
I have specialized training from the Gottman Institute in Seattle Washington for couples and marriage therapy to includes gay and lesbian couples.
Are you looking for effective counseling techniques, experience and excellence in counseling? I have been practicing for 20+ years, have trained throughout those years in proven techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, mindfulness and meditative therapies, positive psychology, emotional intelligence and intimacy building, and I have specialized training for marriage, couples and family therapy. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship or any adjustment issue (illness/grief/loss, divorce, or any life transition) we will work together to implement known techniques that address and improve your life experience. All individuals are welcome. I do not discriminate based on any factor.
My approach is heavily informed by Feminist and Queer theories.
Hi there! I am a counselor who works with clients ages 13+ and am skilled in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, body image, self-esteem, anger management, and transition issues. I also have specialized training and experience working with older adults with dementia and other cognitive and age-related changes. Additionally, I see teenagers and adults of all ages who identify as LGBTQIA+ and am well-versed in helping clients who are questioning their identities, beginning the coming-out process, and/or transitioning. I am included as a recommended specialist for transgender mental health in the local OUTMemphis Resource Guide.
My approach is heavily informed by Feminist and Queer theories.
Hi there! I am a counselor who works with clients ages 13+ and am skilled in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, body image, self-esteem, anger management, and transition issues. I also have specialized training and experience working with older adults with dementia and other cognitive and age-related changes. Additionally, I see teenagers and adults of all ages who identify as LGBTQIA+ and am well-versed in helping clients who are questioning their identities, beginning the coming-out process, and/or transitioning. I am included as a recommended specialist for transgender mental health in the local OUTMemphis Resource Guide.
Owens Family Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37201 (Online Only)
I'm committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive practice which serves as a safe harbor for the LGBTQ community and those who are non-binary or gender queer as well.
My goal is to assist you in therapy to help discover your true self, and lead you to a life worth celebrating. While no one can change difficult situations or experiences of the past, you and I can work together to better understand and resolve the challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapeutic approaches and techniques, I will help you change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I'm committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive practice which serves as a safe harbor for the LGBTQ community and those who are non-binary or gender queer as well.
My goal is to assist you in therapy to help discover your true self, and lead you to a life worth celebrating. While no one can change difficult situations or experiences of the past, you and I can work together to better understand and resolve the challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapeutic approaches and techniques, I will help you change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Counseling provides you the opportunity to improve your life and derive more enjoyment from it. I can help you work through childhood issues or deal with problems that are occurring in your life at the present time. Sadness, anxiety and anger are feelings which I can help you effectively learn to deal with.
Counseling provides you the opportunity to improve your life and derive more enjoyment from it. I can help you work through childhood issues or deal with problems that are occurring in your life at the present time. Sadness, anxiety and anger are feelings which I can help you effectively learn to deal with.
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Fiorella O'Donova is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee. She has a Master's Degree from University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Fiorella sees therapy as an adventure you embark on together. It's a journey through your past, your present, and the dreams you hold for the future. With a heart of curiosity and a spirit of compassion, Fiorella walks alongside you, offering traumainformed care every step of the way. She is bilingual in Spanish and English and has experience working with immigrants, refugees, and survivors of domestic violence.
Fiorella O'Donova is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee. She has a Master's Degree from University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Fiorella sees therapy as an adventure you embark on together. It's a journey through your past, your present, and the dreams you hold for the future. With a heart of curiosity and a spirit of compassion, Fiorella walks alongside you, offering traumainformed care every step of the way. She is bilingual in Spanish and English and has experience working with immigrants, refugees, and survivors of domestic violence.
Amanda Mills is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where she earned dual Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Sociology, followed by a Master's degree in Professional Counseling. Amanda is a licensed professional counseling and a mental health service provider in the state of Tennessee. She is also a Nationally Certified Counselor, as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Amanda has extensive experience in various mental health and substance abuse treatment settings.
Amanda Mills is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where she earned dual Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Sociology, followed by a Master's degree in Professional Counseling. Amanda is a licensed professional counseling and a mental health service provider in the state of Tennessee. She is also a Nationally Certified Counselor, as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Amanda has extensive experience in various mental health and substance abuse treatment settings.
Carla Murray is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider with more than 12 years of experience. She specializes in helping clients to overcome daily life concerns, including physical, mental, and emotional abuse, anxiety, anger, depression, coping with grief, family issues, conflict resolution, midlife changes/crisis, low self-esteem, and self-care, so that they can once again live purposeful and joy-filled lives. Having overcome life-altering losses or stressors of my own, Carla has given the tools to help others do the same.
Carla Murray is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider with more than 12 years of experience. She specializes in helping clients to overcome daily life concerns, including physical, mental, and emotional abuse, anxiety, anger, depression, coping with grief, family issues, conflict resolution, midlife changes/crisis, low self-esteem, and self-care, so that they can once again live purposeful and joy-filled lives. Having overcome life-altering losses or stressors of my own, Carla has given the tools to help others do the same.
Kristin Cuzzourt, LPC-MHSP Kristin Cuzzourt is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University, a Massage Therapy Certificate from Lexington Healing Arts Academy, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Georgia. Kristin believes all humans have inner strengths and abilities; but sometimes life causes us to lose belief in ourselves. This can show up as anxiety, depression, stress and feeling overwhelmed, or just feeling lost or stuck.
Kristin Cuzzourt, LPC-MHSP Kristin Cuzzourt is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University, a Massage Therapy Certificate from Lexington Healing Arts Academy, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Georgia. Kristin believes all humans have inner strengths and abilities; but sometimes life causes us to lose belief in ourselves. This can show up as anxiety, depression, stress and feeling overwhelmed, or just feeling lost or stuck.
Online Therapists
Robert Jackson IV is a black American cisgender male Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee who has worked throughout the social work field for 16 years. For the last eight years, Robert has been working exclusively as an outpatient therapist providing individual, marriage and family, substance-abuse, trauma, anger, and anxiety therapy for adults. He is optimistically helpful and very resourceful, while being very non-traditional and confrontational as well. LGBTQIA+ community are welcome. All races and religions are welcome as well.
Robert Jackson IV is a black American cisgender male Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee who has worked throughout the social work field for 16 years. For the last eight years, Robert has been working exclusively as an outpatient therapist providing individual, marriage and family, substance-abuse, trauma, anger, and anxiety therapy for adults. He is optimistically helpful and very resourceful, while being very non-traditional and confrontational as well. LGBTQIA+ community are welcome. All races and religions are welcome as well.
Leslie is a LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
Leslie graduated from the Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) program at the University of Tennessee in 2011. She is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW) with the state of Tennessee. She works with individuals ages 16 and up, as well as family units. Leslie specializes in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and offers a judgment free environment to process even the most difficult events. She is skilled in helping to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, attachment concerns, behavioral challenges, and the stress associated with chronic illness.
Leslie is a LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
Leslie graduated from the Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) program at the University of Tennessee in 2011. She is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW) with the state of Tennessee. She works with individuals ages 16 and up, as well as family units. Leslie specializes in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and offers a judgment free environment to process even the most difficult events. She is skilled in helping to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, attachment concerns, behavioral challenges, and the stress associated with chronic illness.
Hendrick Counseling Services, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lebanon, TN 37087
The highly trained staff at Hendrick Counseling have been serving clients for over 26 years. Some of our team members have been working together for 20 years. We have 6, full-time counselors that provide assistance to individuals ages 5+. Each counseling session we provide is in an environment that we hope you find to be relaxing and conducive to healing, personal growth, and change. Our goal is to help you as you begin your journey to wellness. We believe there is HOPE for a better tomorrow. YOU have taken the first step just by researching YOUR counseling options. NOW take a moment and schedule your first appointment.
The highly trained staff at Hendrick Counseling have been serving clients for over 26 years. Some of our team members have been working together for 20 years. We have 6, full-time counselors that provide assistance to individuals ages 5+. Each counseling session we provide is in an environment that we hope you find to be relaxing and conducive to healing, personal growth, and change. Our goal is to help you as you begin your journey to wellness. We believe there is HOPE for a better tomorrow. YOU have taken the first step just by researching YOUR counseling options. NOW take a moment and schedule your first appointment.
Tavianna Patterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Tennessee, and she has been in practice for approximately 15 years. She has her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Tennessee, Martin, and her master's degree in social work from the University of Tennessee. Tavianna has had a variety of experience working in multiple settings including community mental health, a group home setting for children in state custody, an agency treating survivors of sexual assault, and private practice.
Tavianna Patterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Tennessee, and she has been in practice for approximately 15 years. She has her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Tennessee, Martin, and her master's degree in social work from the University of Tennessee. Tavianna has had a variety of experience working in multiple settings including community mental health, a group home setting for children in state custody, an agency treating survivors of sexual assault, and private practice.
Zainab Suara is a Psychologist in Tennessee. She graduated from the University of Hartford in which she received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Additionally, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Howard University in Washington, D. C. , her Master of Science in Public Health from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN, and her MA in Clinical Practices in Psychology from the University of Hartford.
Zainab Suara is a Psychologist in Tennessee. She graduated from the University of Hartford in which she received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Additionally, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Howard University in Washington, D. C. , her Master of Science in Public Health from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN, and her MA in Clinical Practices in Psychology from the University of Hartford.
LaToya Phillips-Burkeen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPC-MH
Verified Verified
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
LaToya Phillips-Burkeen is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee. She has a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science from Tennessee State University. LaToya utilizes strength-based approaches and integrates different treatment modalities to meet the goals and needs of individuals, such as person-centered and solution-focused theories. LaToya believes relationships and connection are very important to an individual's growth and development while managing challenging life transitions and emotions. She provides emotional support and guidance to those experiencing grief and loss.
LaToya Phillips-Burkeen is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee. She has a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science from Tennessee State University. LaToya utilizes strength-based approaches and integrates different treatment modalities to meet the goals and needs of individuals, such as person-centered and solution-focused theories. LaToya believes relationships and connection are very important to an individual's growth and development while managing challenging life transitions and emotions. She provides emotional support and guidance to those experiencing grief and loss.
Joy Austin is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2018. She earned an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. Joy is very open-minded and accepting of people from all walks of life, as well as all gender identities and sexual orientations. She has always been drawn to help people who feel as if no one really understands them and what they have been through. Joy uses play therapy with children and teens to help them explore their concerns in a safe and fun environment. She uses CBT when working with adults and is trained in EMDR with clients of all ages.
Joy Austin is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2018. She earned an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. Joy is very open-minded and accepting of people from all walks of life, as well as all gender identities and sexual orientations. She has always been drawn to help people who feel as if no one really understands them and what they have been through. Joy uses play therapy with children and teens to help them explore their concerns in a safe and fun environment. She uses CBT when working with adults and is trained in EMDR with clients of all ages.
Crystal Fondren
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Crystal Fondren is a Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider, who has been practicing since 2014. She graduated from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Crystal believes in providing a safe space for her clients to feel comfortable to open up with her. She is an excellent listener and can provide a deep range of interventions ranging from psychoeducation to high-level trauma interventions and reprocessing. Crystal's approach to treatment incorporates exploration of thoughts and behavioral patterns leading to deeper self-awareness.
Crystal Fondren is a Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider, who has been practicing since 2014. She graduated from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Crystal believes in providing a safe space for her clients to feel comfortable to open up with her. She is an excellent listener and can provide a deep range of interventions ranging from psychoeducation to high-level trauma interventions and reprocessing. Crystal's approach to treatment incorporates exploration of thoughts and behavioral patterns leading to deeper self-awareness.
Britne Daughtdrill, LPC Britne Daughtdrill is a Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider in Tennessee who started practicing in 2016. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Britne believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and doesn't believe in stigmatizing labels. Her approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and person-centered therapy. Britne tailors the dialog and treatment plan to meet a client's unique and specific needs.
Britne Daughtdrill, LPC Britne Daughtdrill is a Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider in Tennessee who started practicing in 2016. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Britne believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and doesn't believe in stigmatizing labels. Her approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and person-centered therapy. Britne tailors the dialog and treatment plan to meet a client's unique and specific needs.
Kari Barnes is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Master's degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI in 2001. She has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2005 and is licensed in Wisconsin and Tennessee. Kari is currently working toward her doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology with a focus in the area of working with military service members. She is also working toward her Certified Mental Performance Coach certification in order to better serve athletes, military members, and those who are looking to specifically improve their performance in a specific area.
Kari Barnes is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Master's degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI in 2001. She has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2005 and is licensed in Wisconsin and Tennessee. Kari is currently working toward her doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology with a focus in the area of working with military service members. She is also working toward her Certified Mental Performance Coach certification in order to better serve athletes, military members, and those who are looking to specifically improve their performance in a specific area.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.