Therapists in Nashville, TN

“A flower is not better when it blooms than when it is merely a bud; at each stage it is the same thing — a flower in the process of expressing its potential.” If you are struggling with unresolved trauma, changing life circumstances, or desiring a life that feels more real, I can help you step more fully into a life that you want. While we all come into this world open and innocent, we get hurt along the way, and we pick up patterns and beliefs that keep us stuck in painful cycles. With a holistic and somatic approach, I can be your companion and guide in helping you to unravel these cycles and (re)discover your innate wholeness.

My goal is to help you access the depth of your emotional experience to live a fuller more grounded life. My client’s enjoy a therapist who is ethical, warm, direct, has a sense of humor, and above all, is committed to their growth. I view therapy as a collaborative process in which client and therapist work together on goals and presenting concerns. I use an integrative approach to therapy, which combines relational, mindfulness-based, somatic, emotion-focused, culturally informed, and evidence-based practices.

Through an integrative, person-centered, and holistic counseling approach, Cory equips and empowers his clients to confidently move toward their own goals. His endless curiosity and desire to learn from and connect with others drives him to take clients from all walks of life: children, teenagers, individuals, and couples. From relationship issues, family dysfunction, difficult transitions and symptoms of anxiety or depression; to emotional literacy, relational tune-ups, spirituality, and exploring the problems you can’t quite put your finger on, Cory genuinely desires to walk alongside you in your healing journey.

Krystal is a licensed professional counselor with a designation in mental health for the state of Tennessee. She has an extensive background in supporting individuals with Co-Occurring Diagnoses, treatment of Substance use addictions, and providing therapy for people who are diagnosed with severe mental health disorders. Krystal is a very fun loving energetic therapist, who counsels with passion. Krystal is an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) for the state of TN and is now offering licensure supervision for pre-licensed professional counselors in Tennessee who are seeking the LPC-MHSP credential.

Sometimes the hard things in life can make you feel disconnected from yourself or your partner. You might be experiencing overwhelming emotions. Maybe you feel stuck, afraid, or confused. You want to find a way to move forward with your story and feel joy again. Therapy is a messy— but hopeful— journey of discovering what’s truly beneath the surface.

Life can be hard. It's never just one thing that causes us to begin looking for help and it can be easy to lose sight of our strength and resilience when we are overcome with stress, shame, or doubt. I offer individuals a safe environment for self-exploration and building awareness of what may be holding you back from achieving your best self and putting you on the path to a more fulfilling life.

I've been in private practice for over 15 years and enjoy diversity in my office. My approach is really dependent on my clients unique needs. I would describe myself as caring and direct and have been told by my clients that my challenges to them are as beneficial as my empathy towards them. My hope is to sit with people in a focused, loving and generative way, helping my clients move towards a deeper sense of vitality, self-awareness and authenticity.

Are you struggling to communicate with your co-parent? I have been helping divorced & remarried parents with "co-parenting" since 2003. My passion is for kids to have a whole and healthy life by empowering and helping divided parents raise them between mom's house and dad's house. This is a complex journey and one that I personally walk every day. I wrote a book, "Co-parenting Works! Helping Your Children Thrive After Divorce" (HarperCollins 2011) and it has been making an important difference with families all around the country. I believe the power of even one stable parent can make a difference for the children! There is HOPE!

My work is psychodynamically oriented, which means that I am interested in how early life and family of origin issues impact current life relationships and events. I work with both individuals and couples-- gay and straight. I also work with people of color. I have a general practice that includes people dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, trauma, work related stress, sexual identity, religious issues, etc.

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain" -Vivian Greene. Life can be beautiful but it can also be stormy. Our storms can be anything from anxiety, depression or a traumatic event to situational life stressors; childhood, adolescence, parenting, divorce, a recent move, transitions in careers, etc. You do not have to go through these storms alone. I would be honored to help you identify your goals and help you to learn new coping skills (your umbrella) on your path to achieving your goals, thus learning to dance in the rain.

Meredith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a background in both acute inpatient and traditional outpatient settings. She received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lipscomb University. Meredith practices evidence-based techniques and approaches to therapy. Some of her clinical interests include: depressive disorders, managing stress and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, relational issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, health/wellness, life transitions, and creating and maintaining healthy boundaries.

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist/ Nurse Practitioner in private practice where I specializes in fertility counseling, 3rd party reproductive counseling, family building options counseling, reproductive trauma, and grief and loss counseling. I also assist in the transition to an adoption plan or child-free living. Additionally, I provide consultation where I evaluate potential egg donors and gestational carriers/ intended parents for clinics and agencies in Tennessee and around the country.

I want to help you find greater joy in life. I work with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, etc. My focus is on improving mental health. My virtual office is a "judgment free zone", and I want you to feel comfortable discussing anything. Your peace of mind is crucial, and I'm here to help you find positive change.

I have been a therapist for 30 years and I enjoy helping people find new dreams out what they believe to be lost possibilities. Many times life throws us curve balls we did not plan on and if we can catch them we find that with a little help we come out much stronger and wiser. This then helps us embrace life for a better future. I want to help you do that very thing. I have also raised 4 wonderful children so I know life and all it's messiness

Being a human is hard. Things happen that leave us feeling lost and uncertain of what to do with it all. On top of that, we hold a lot of what happens to us in the body, creating a struggle between what we feel and what we know, and wreaking havoc on our ability to function in the here and now. I am passionate about exploring this struggle through the creative arts, somatic work, and talk therapy. Words aren’t always enough, and using a blend of these three approaches opens up a deeper well from within our spirits. From that well, new life springs forth and we connect with our most authentic self.

I believe that each of us needs help from time to time. I like to think that all therapy is about recovery- recovering one's self, or maybe discovering one's self for the first time. Events from our childhood or past will influence our thoughts, beliefs and patterns moving forward. At times, we need to take a closer look in order to break old habits and patterns and develop new, healthier ways of dealing with life and relationships. Things like trauma, depression, anxiety and inability to cope effectively with daily life can keep us trapped in a state of low motivation and despair. Therapy is one way to unlock the true self.

I was raised in the diverse melting pot of NYC as a first-generation Chinese American, born to parents who emigrated from Hong Kong. After college, I moved to Nashville, where I had the wonderful privilege of traveling the world as a musician. These experiences afforded me the unique opportunity to hear thousands of people’s stories—from depression, suicide, grief, and addiction to hope found amidst it all. Through these stories, as well as my own, I came to realize the powerful gift of therapy and the difference that occurs when one comes to understand their intrinsic worth and their capacity to be seen, heard, known, and loved.