Therapists in Murfreesboro, TN

Welcome! My practice provides psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, emerging adults and families. Sometimes events like transitions, trauma, loss, and adjustment to divorce or limited social support trigger difficulties. As a result, conflicts, depression, anxiety, emotional outbursts, academic decline, isolation, addiction or other risky behaviors can emerge. I support clients and families as they overcome these challenges. I believe in the capacity to grow, change, and move towards self-identified goals. My approach to psychotherapy is integrative and focuses on the therapy relationship, incorporating meditation/mindfulness practices, self-acceptance, development of coping skills, and repairing relationships.

When challenges, uncertainty, and major changes occur in our lives, it can be hard to know how to move forward. I am here not to provide “the answer”, but to be the guide and companion on your healing journey – the one shining the light down the path as we navigate the unknown together and find your answers together. We will set goals, face challenges head-on, and explore what it looks like to apply new skills and practice healthy and sustainable care of self within a safe environment.

I am a dedicated therapist with a focus on helping children, teens, and adults navigate the complexities of life. As a person-centered therapist, I believe in the power of genuine connection and collaboration. Together, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, allowing you to navigate life's challenges with resilience and self-discovery. I integrate trauma-informed care, recognizing the profound impact of past experiences on your present well-being.

Yo! I’m Payton, I’m an openly queer + nonbinary human and my pronoun are they/she! I think that humans are the coolest. My philosophy as an Identity Doula + Healing Practitioner takes into consideration that every human and every situation is different, thus unique tools and approaches are required for unique people and things. Sessions with me will go beyond standard talk therapy, as it is my personal and professional opinion that humans often heal with art, movement, visuals, embodiment, activities, and music better than they do with standard talk therapy alone. (Try to think of this as fun and exciting, not scary or awkward!)

Life can often be overwhelming and difficult. I believe that within every person you have the tools to find what you need, but sometimes it is difficult to know where to start. Let me help you and your family sort through and get life back on track. My passion is walking alongside children, families, and adults and helping them to find different ways to navigate life. I strive to individualize therapy for each person, and after the initial intake, you and I will create an individualize treatment plan to match your specific needs.

How do you learn to accept and love yourself, letting go of shame and self-doubt, so you can become fully and authentically you? How do you overcome trauma and regulate your emotions? How do you love others and set healthy boundaries? These are questions I can help you answer. My approach is warm and affirming; l enter each session with openness, curiosity, and a trauma informed lens. While I provide clinical expertise, I honor that you are the expert on yourself, your values, and your culture. I am an active participant in sessions, viewing collaboration and consistency as key to the building a trusting therapeutic relationship.

I consider it a great privilege to hear my clients’ stories and walk with them on their journey of hope and healing. I have experience working with individuals from preschool age through adulthood who have experienced trauma in the form of physical abuse, sexual abuse, grief and loss, attachment ruptures, bullying, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, and immigration trauma, among others.

Life can often be difficult and hard to navigate, and I believe that we all have the strength and resilience to grow and change. Therapy with me is a challenging, yet warm process that entails self-reflection and honest conversation. My goals are to help you reach your goals in a supportive, empathetic, and compassionate space.

On the outside, it may appear that you've got everything together and are living a wonderful life. But on the inside, you may never feel good enough, or feel so overwhelmed by life and stress that doing anything feels exhausting. Maybe it's not you experiencing this but maybe your child is. They may act out, not listen, or fight with you or their siblings about anything and everything. Perhaps the family is fighting and it feels like no one can get along. It's time to make some changes.

I use my training and years of experience to build relationships with clients that produce wholeness and healing. I believe the care, trust, and honesty in the counseling relationship can help people move from surviving (maybe just barely) to thriving. I want my clients to experience renewal in their lives.

I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, adoption, trauma, and parenting problems. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I have worked in a variety of settings including residential, mobile crisis, outpatient, and in-home. I feel like that is important to explain as, it means that I have had experience working with a broad range and severity of clinical issues. I have the most experience working with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, family/relationship conflicts, life transitions, and complex trauma/abuse.

I understand the exhaustion that can come from feeling like you’ve tried everything. Whether you are a young adult looking for services for yourself, or a parent seeking services for your child, I would love to join you in your journey to try and trust the therapeutic process.