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Katherine Friend
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP

Katherine Friend

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP (she, her)

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Nashville, TN 37212
Let's Connect (615) 219-1002
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Hi, I’m Katherine! I help people with complex trauma and dissociation feel more present, grounded, and connected. I do my best work with teens and young adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, attachment wounding, and grief and loss. My clients often feel overwhelmed by their emotions, struggling to understand them. They may have a hard time feeling safe in relationships. They sometimes feel unsure about who they are and what they want/need. Through coming to therapy, they are hoping to feel more stable, capable of handling what life throws at them, and secure in their relationships with themselves and the people they love.
My top priority will always be to make sure you feel safe and comfortable. First, we'll teach you new ways to cope with overwhelming feelings and symptoms. Then, we'll help you to tell your story, processing your experiences and acknowledging their impact. From there, we'll help you to reconnect with yourself, other people, and the world around you.
During our time together, I hope to create a space where all parts of you can feel seen, heard, and understood. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but I'm here to walk you through it and answer any questions you have. If you think I could be a good fit for you (or your child), click the "email me" button. I will respond to you as quickly as possible!
Call or Katherine Friend now for a free 15 minute consultation - (615) 219-1002

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Nashville, TN 37212

(615) 219-1002
I offer therapy sessions in-person and through telehealth. I'm available Monday through Thursday in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Dissociative Disorders (DID) and Child 
$165 Per Session  
I see individuals and families  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Katherine Friend
Let's Connect (615) 219-1002
Photo of Katherine Friend, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Nashville, TN 37212

(615) 219-1002
I offer therapy sessions in-person and through telehealth. I'm available Monday through Thursday in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Dissociative Disorders (DID) and Child 
$165 Per Session  
I see individuals and families  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Katherine Friend

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165
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I do not accept insurance, but I am able to provide a superbill (detailed receipt) that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.
Photo of Katherine Friend, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Katherine Friend
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 219-1002
"
I do not accept insurance, but I am able to provide a superbill (detailed receipt) that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.
Photo of Katherine Friend, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Katherine Friend
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 219-1002

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Tennessee / 6049 Katherine Friend
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • Attended University of Alabama, MA, Graduated 2018
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I have more than 7 years of experience working with individuals and families who have been impacted by trauma. I have a background in working with children and adolescents in foster care, and I have received extensive training in trauma-informed treatment and care.
Photo of Katherine Friend, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Katherine Friend
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 219-1002
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I have more than 7 years of experience working with individuals and families who have been impacted by trauma. I have a background in working with children and adolescents in foster care, and I have received extensive training in trauma-informed treatment and care.
Photo of Katherine Friend, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Katherine Friend
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 219-1002

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Child

Expertise

  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
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I work with people whose childhood trauma is impacting their present-day mental health, relationships, and overall functioning. We will start by exploring the symptoms that brought you to therapy and teach you tools to manage them. During our time together, we will use a 3-stage model for trauma recovery that addresses safety & stabilization, remembrance & mourning, and reconnection & integration.
Photo of Katherine Friend, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Katherine Friend
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 219-1002
"
I work with people whose childhood trauma is impacting their present-day mental health, relationships, and overall functioning. We will start by exploring the symptoms that brought you to therapy and teach you tools to manage them. During our time together, we will use a 3-stage model for trauma recovery that addresses safety & stabilization, remembrance & mourning, and reconnection & integration.
Photo of Katherine Friend, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Katherine Friend
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 219-1002

Endorsement

Natalie LeQuang
Natalie LeQuang
Licensed Professional CounselorMEdLPCMHSPNCC
Katherine is my go to referral for children, adolescents, and adults with trauma and complex challenges. She's incredibly compassionate and skilled at establishing a safe space for kids and adults with complex trauma, dissociation, and attachment wounding.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

Communities

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Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Comprehensive Resource Model
  • Ego State Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Sandplay
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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I often use CRM (Comprehensive Resource Model) and Ego State Therapy in my practice. With CRM, we'll teach you resources (such as breathing exercises and healing place) that help you regulate your nervous system and anchor yourself in the present. With Ego State Therapy, we'll use parts work to help you explore, understand, and connect with the different parts of you that make up who you are.
Photo of Katherine Friend, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Katherine Friend
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 219-1002
"
I often use CRM (Comprehensive Resource Model) and Ego State Therapy in my practice. With CRM, we'll teach you resources (such as breathing exercises and healing place) that help you regulate your nervous system and anchor yourself in the present. With Ego State Therapy, we'll use parts work to help you explore, understand, and connect with the different parts of you that make up who you are.
Photo of Katherine Friend, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Katherine Friend
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 219-1002

Location

Primary Location

Nashville, TN 37212

(615) 219-1002
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I offer therapy sessions in-person and through telehealth. I'm available Monday through Thursday in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
Photo of Katherine Friend, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Katherine Friend
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Call for a free consultation now - (615) 219-1002
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person and through telehealth. I'm available Monday through Thursday in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
Photo of Katherine Friend, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Katherine Friend
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Call for a free consultation now - (615) 219-1002