Steven Estes

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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Steven Estes

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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Available both in-person and online

617 Potomac Place Suite 403 Smyrna, TN 37167

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Tired of repeating painful patterns, the same arguments, emotional distance, or the ache of feeling unseen or misunderstood no matter how hard you try? Anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, broken trust, or chronic stress can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected. This is not advice driven therapy or surface level coping. We focus on what is driving your patterns beneath the surface so change can happen at the root, not just managing symptoms. Together, we slow things down and explore what is happening in the moment, helping you feel more grounded, clear, and connected within yourself and your relationships.

I work with individuals and couples ready for real change. Together, we look beyond symptoms to patterns, emotions, and the needs shaping your experience. In session, we stay with what is present so you can begin to respond differently, rather than repeating the same patterns. Change becomes something you experience, not just something you understand.

Clients often come in feeling stuck or disconnected. Through therapy, they begin to experience more clarity, stability, and confidence in how they relate to themselves and others. As patterns shift, relationships feel more grounded and connected. If you are ready for lasting change, I would be glad to connect. I offer a free 15 minute consultation.

Call or Email Steven Estes now for a free 15 minute consultation - (615) 437-7680

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

617 Potomac Place

Suite 403

Smyrna, TN 37167 map

(615) 437-7680

My website

I offer therapy sessions in-person, or online via video. I'm available most M, W, TH, & F starting at 9:00am and M, W, & TH evenings.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Marital and Premarital

$125 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (615) 437-7680

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

617 Potomac Place

Suite 403

Smyrna, TN 37167 map

(615) 437-7680

My website

I offer therapy sessions in-person, or online via video. I'm available most M, W, TH, & F starting at 9:00am and M, W, & TH evenings.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Marital and Premarital

$125 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $125
Couple Sessions $125
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Aetna
Ascension SmartHealth
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth

I do not accept insurance at this time. Send me an email to set up a consultation or discuss fees and payment options.

Steven Estes

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 437-7680

I do not accept insurance at this time. Send me an email to set up a consultation or discuss fees and payment options.

Steven Estes

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 437-7680

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Tennessee / 2355 Steven Estes

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 3 years

Attended Lipscomb University, MMFT, Graduated 2023

Additional Credentials

Membership with TNAMFT

Membership with AAMFT 239699

I bring over 20 years of combined life and professional experience to my work as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I integrate attachment-informed, CBT, DBT, EFT, narrative, and IFS approaches to help individuals and couples build secure, lasting change.

Steven Estes

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 437-7680

Steven Estes

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 437-7680

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Relationship Issues
Anxiety
Marital and Premarital

Expertise

ADHD
Anger Management
Attachment Wounds
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Career Counseling
Codependency
Depression
Divorce
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Infertility
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Parenting
Religious Trauma
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans

I strive to meet people where they are. In working with diverse clients, I've found relationships and connection to be foundational to well-being. In our initial sessions, we'll delve into the issues and collaborate to help get your life back. Together, we'll explore emotions, narratives, and needs, challenge false beliefs, improve communication, and foster corrective experiences.

Steven Estes

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 437-7680

Steven Estes

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 437-7680

Endorsement

Alex Derry

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Steven is an amazing therapist who cares about his clients. He is skilled in helping people get to the heart of what they are feeling to better understand what they need to accomplish their goals in therapy. I recommend him for individual and couples work.

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Religion

Christian

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Attuned Systemic Repair
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Family Systems
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Narrative
Somatic

I believe each person is unique, and therapy should reflect that. The approaches listed are influences, not a formula. I work from a systems lens focused on attachment, emotions, and your story. In session, we slow down and stay with what is happening so you can understand patterns, respond differently, and experience meaningful change, not just talk about it.

Steven Estes

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 437-7680

Steven Estes

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 437-7680

Location

Primary Location

617 Potomac Place

Suite 403

Smyrna, TN 37167

(615) 437-7680

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Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Rutherford

Zips

I offer therapy sessions in-person, or online via video. I'm available most M, W, TH, & F starting at 9:00am and M, W, & TH evenings.

Steven Estes

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (615) 437-7680

I offer therapy sessions in-person, or online via video. I'm available most M, W, TH, & F starting at 9:00am and M, W, & TH evenings.

Steven Estes

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (615) 437-7680

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