During this highly unusual time in our lives, many people are dealing with anxiety and grief from the loss of loved ones and the loss of normalcy. Many adolescents are searching for a non-judgmental ear to listen to their concerns without dismissing them as trivial. Young adults may be seeking a compassionate therapist with a heart to understand their difficulties about transitioning to the next phase of adulthood. Supportive family members may be at a loss for ways to be comfort relatives during these life transitions.

Life can throw some curve balls that often knock us down and leave us blindsided--however, painful and difficult experiences do not have to define the essence of you as a person; rather those experiences can be a starting point to creating a more authentic, connected version of yourself. I am passionate about enabling my clients to discover their own path to healing through positivity and empowerment. Making the decision to come to counseling can be hard, but it is a step in the right direction. I provide online video therapy for EMDR, anxiety, self-care help & more. Individual therapy and support groups available.

I believe that we all have the capability to grow and move into a place of connectedness. My aim is to provide a safe space for clients to feel seen, heard, and valued. I believe that the therapy process empowers clients to move into a place of freedom, where they are free of burdens to be able to experience their authentic self.

Being able to talk openly and honestly about feelings is the foundation of therapy. A therapist is a supportive person who can listen to you and give you honest feedback in an emotionally safe space. Therapy is about getting a better understanding of yourself, your behavior, feelings, motivations, and patterns. When you come to therapy, I want you to feel comfortable coming in just as you are.

Everyone is the storyteller of their unique and authentic experiences in life. These encounters have offered us the ability to navigate how we view ourselves, relationships, and the society created around us. We are often faced with challenges within those experiences that begin to foster how our mental health is cared for. Are you feeling alone on your journey of healing from depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, negative thinking patterns or phase of life stressors? If you’ve answered yes, I want you to know you are no longer alone.

This private practice is unlike most others. I am a pre-licensed clinical fellow 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.

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.

Everyone in this world faces something that is bigger and stronger than them. When that time comes they go to their coping skill toolbox and if it is empty they often turn to drugs. I have had significant success with males 30-65 who have addiction combined with relationship issues. Often addiction is more about the root(trauma,sexual abuse,loneliness ,Isolation,rejection,spousal abuse) than the fruit of addiction(drug abuse, alcohol abuse,sex addiction,food addiction). In recovery you learn to heal by letting go of the wounds that do not serve you. You learn that the purpose of pain is transformation not deliverance.

Do you struggle with life issues that have prevented you from moving forward and being “stuck” with unhealthy and unproductive cycles? If so, that doesn’t have to be your continued story. Your narrative can be different if you desire and are willing to explore the prospect of CHANGE and the path of HOPE. Most importantly, you don’t have to navigate this journey alone, together and collaboratively you can begin the journey of been unstuck and a thriving life. I am quite passionate about serving people who desire change, hope, happiness and life fulfillment.

ATTENTION STRUGGLING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES: Do you feel like you will never get out of the rut you are in? Always feeling anxious? Is something holding you back from truly connecting with others?

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Tennessee. I am well versed in working with young adult females, couples, families, and parents. I am experienced in working with challenges ranging from self esteem, family of origin issues, anxiety, family, relationship conflicts, boundary setting, parenting, life stage transitioning, and communication. Therapy goals that I commonly work with include communication, increasing self esteem, effectively coping with anxiety, boundary setting, emotional expression and increasing couple/family connection for an overall better quality of life and relationships.

Each individual person has unique gifts and positive personal attributes to discover within themselves. Therapy can be a place to identify personal strengths or to begin to heal from pain. In my approach to therapy, the client is always the expert on their own lives. The most important part of my job is to partner with clients to discover what might be getting in the way of personal growth or relationship satisfaction.

Do you find yourself worrying too much about the future or dwelling on the past? Are you struggling to adapt to recent changes in your life? Some major factors that can affect us include relationships, parenting, divorce, education, career and life transitions. Reaching out for therapy is a brave and important step in your journey. You will find a safe space with me where we will work together to identify what needs to shift in your life and how to move towards positive change. If you are interested in learning more, please contact me to set up a free phone consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.

Practice specialization is marital, divorce, and blended family orientations. Modalities utilized are designed for identifying issues related to effective communication, emotional triggers, and resolution of transgenerational family patterns.

In a day, a week, a month, a year, where would you like to be? How do you want things to be different? Let's find out and make a plan.

Do you feel confused about which career will fit you best? Do you feel overwhelmed trying to select the best career for you? Are you anxious about making a mistake that will cost you years of dissatisfaction? Are you struggling in a relationship and want solutions? These are common anxieties that I address in my counseling and coaching practice.

Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel stressed about your relationships? Does it seem that your life is spiraling out of control? Take the first step toward hope! My practice is unique because we offer a faith based atmosphere which gives you and your relationships a place of refuge and healing. We offer counseling for individuals, couples and families. We often address issues which include depression, motivation, infertility, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, abandonment, abuse, communication problems, grief and much more! We look forward to the opportunity to meet you! There is hope for your pain!

What kind of therapist are you looking for? Are you seeking someone who sits back and is content with simply listening? Or are you looking for someone who will actively help you get to the heart of the matter? I conduct a dynamic, active therapy. In addition to empathic listening, I offer insights and techniques that yield results. I am committed to helping my clients resolve their personal issues and past trauma in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment.

We all have experienced trauma in our life. I want to help you reach the best version of you. . Whether you are suffering with depression, anxiety, trauma or addiction. I know many have tried other forms of counseling but I am trained in Brain Spotting and that has made a difference in my clients life. Working through trauma is tricky and I would like to give you hope. Life is short and time is priceless if you need help call. Do not feel like you have to do this alone.

Heather A. Olson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed School Social Worker. She received her LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in 2007. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work in 2003. She has counseled children & adolescents with severe behavioral & emotional disorders &/or developmental disabilities, has been an adoption counselor, a therapist in a partial hospitalization program at an outpatient mental health clinic serving those with severe & persistent mental illness, has done medical social work in two large hospitals, and has been in private practice.