Therapists in Nashville, TN

Hello, my name is Ashley and I am so glad you are here. I am a Nashville native and am passionate about helping folks find healing and hope during difficult times. I work with pre-teens to mid twenties and focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQIA+, multicultural identity, ADHD, and self-esteem. The therapeutic relationship is very important to me. It is fostered through trust, openness, empathy, and honesty. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate environment where my clients will feel supported.

My passion as a counselor is two-fold: to walk alongside couples who feel emotionally distant and distressed in their relationships on the path toward connection and healing, and to journey with women who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, conflict resolution, and other relational issues.

I am so honored for the opportunity to bring hope, peace, and harmony to my clients and their families. “I have seen firsthand the empowering and successful transformations in my clients from counseling and therapy, and I hope to continue to provide an environment for people to achieve healing and success.” Elisabeth Lynch LPC-MHSP, MA.

Hello, my name is Marjorie Rice. Are you looking for a dedicated therapist with a background working with individuals of all ages? Then I may be the right fit for your needs. I've been a social worker in Nashville, TN for seven years and am the mother of two adult children. My practice is open, diverse, and focused on meeting my clients where they are.

Therapy is about connection. I provide a holistic, client-centered, relational approach. There comes a time when help is needed from a professional to cope with life’s ups and downs and ongoing challenges. Good therapy supports integrating your life experiences. It can help you to make sense of the world again after traumatic or stressful events and gives you the skills to move forward in a healthier and happier way. Therapy is different than other relationships you may have in your life because it is completely focused on You. The ultimate purpose of psychotherapy is to help an individual find a life with purpose and meaning.

Many times life throws us unexpected curve balls, and if we can catch them, we find that with a little help we come out much stronger, wiser, and ready to embrace life for a better future. I want to help you do that very thing. I have been a therapist for 30 years and I enjoy helping people find new dreams out what they believe to be lost possibilities. I have also raised four wonderful children and am personally familiar with life's seeming messiness that can evolve in ways we could not have predicted.

I believe therapy should be a comfortable, non-judgmental space where you are free to bring all of your thoughts and feelings, even those parts we all have that feel awkward or uncomfortable. If you are ready to heal from past trauma, or just trying to figure out what comes next in your life, we can go at a pace that feels right for you. Often people who have been through hard things have found ways to cope and survive that may no longer feel helpful. Therapy is a place to connect with coping strategies, self-care practices, and relationship dynamics that feel personally fulfilling and sustainable.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider, and Nationally Certified Counselor. I hold a Masters of Education in Counseling from Middle Tennessee State University and a Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. I have experience in community mental health, addictions, and inpatient hospitalization. My therapeutic approach involves incorporating aspects of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing when working with patients. I utilize these different therapies to help create an integrative approach and better appeal to each patient individually.

**I am currently accepting new clients for in-person or virtual therapy, as well as Saturday appointments to accommodate your schedule. Please call to discuss your goals for therapy. I enjoy working with individuals and couples to improve their relationship challenges. If you are struggling with your marriage, blending a step-family, infidelity, a divorce or any other family issue, I can help. Let's work together to develop a plan that will improve all areas of your life and your relationships. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

Entering therapy is brave. My goal as a counselor is to create a relationship centered on compassion, openness, and trust, qualities necessary to facilitate healing and growth. All our experiences, from childhood to present day shape us. They impact our relationship with ourselves, others, and how we show up in the world. My role as a counselor is to provide a safe space to allow you to access the emotional and mental blocks that may be limiting fulfillment and joy in your life. Our bodies hold so much internal wisdom, often times we need some guidance slowing down, learning to connect, and listen to their messages.

"We can't control what happens to us in life, but we can control how we respond." Taking that first step to take control back after control has been taken away from you is a tough one. I want to walk along side you and help in that journey. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents and adults overcome adversity while creating a safe environment to focus on an individual's strengths in overcoming events that we don't plan for life to throw at us.

Welcome! Congratulations on taking this first step towards achieving your mental health wellness goals! I am honored that you may consider allowing me to be part of your healing journey. It has been my experience as an educator of 24 years that individuals and families can benefit from a supportive environment that is nonjudgmental, respectful, and filled with grace. I have effectively helped navigate learning difficulties, behavioral challenges, building self-esteem, and parenting workshops. I am excited to now assist families and individuals with addressing these and other issues through counseling.

Fabolous once stated "I am a movement by myself, but I am a force when we're together". I am looking to assist individuals ready to become a force. Willing to become the pioneers of their lives and take full control of their destiny. I am a true believer that when equipped with the right knowledge and resources individuals can overcome any obstacle faced. I will aid as a support providing therapeutic tools and evidence-based practices. Most of the people I have assisted come from vulnerable populations impacted by poverty, incarceration, substance use, and all other forms of abuse.

I tailor my approach to meet the needs of those who come to see me, but offer every individual the respect and compassion they deserve. Maybe you are seeking insight and awareness for the purpose of personal growth. Perhaps you are looking to address a particular issue and need someone who can be goal directed and offer specific skills and feedback. Maybe it's hard to name just what is going on and this is one of the reasons you have decided to seek help. No two people come to therapy for the same reason because no two people are the same.

I am queer identified and love helping the QUEER community find authenticity, have better relationships, and aim higher in life. I've helped hundreds of people build better lives, and I’ve done the work for myself. I bring my education, expertise, and life experience to our sessions.

Holiday season is here, and instead of feeling “merry” you feel zoned out, tiered, and disconnected. As you look at the weeks ahead, you feel hopeless. If this is you, let's talk. The holidays bring up a lot of mixed emotions. I would love to guide you in transforming this holiday season into an opportunity for growth and healing. I will provide a nurturing and neutral space for you to process feelings of anxiety and depression. Together we will target tools that work for you to thrive, rather than just survive, this season.

There is a time in all our lives when it feels that nobody understands, somebody fails to listen, and we feel we have to figure it out by ourselves and that doesn't work either. Finding yourself in that desperate place is an appropriate time to tell your story to a therapist who desires to listen and help you understand where you've been and come along side you to assist you in knowing where you want to go. Courageously step toward the therapy process and embrace the hope that reminds you that you don't have to stay stuck or remain in the dark.

Wow! There are a LOT of therapists, right? Unless the criteria were super narrow, this list is likely a little overwhelming—a lot of acronyms, a lot of jargon and friendly smiles; maybe fewer cardigans than expected. It’s a lot to consider. For many of us, scrolling through lists like this can feel like running in quicksand. And if you tend to be hard on yourself, it's all the more difficult. Whether you're navigating major life shifts, struggling but still trying to pin down why, or just at a loss and unsure of where/how to start, stick with it. It's OK to take your time. There are lots of people on here who can help.

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.