Therapists in Nashville, TN

It’s kinda hard to be a child today. I think most would also say it’s kinda hard to be a parent today as well. Does it often feel like that the frustration levels at your home sometime push everyone in your family to exaggeration? Kids refusing to go to bed, teens unable to speak, chores or school work not completed, or worse—feelings of hopelessness with your child not able to enjoy life as usual? Has it become more difficult for your child to manage through another day due to grief, anxiety, or events? It can be hard working through these feelings, and I would like to work with you to help navigate through whatever is happening.

Offering sessions in Art Therapy to support chronic illness, grief and loss, and burnout. Throughout our lives, loss can show up in many forms: the loss of a job, the loss of a relationship, the loss of health, the loss of fertility, and of course the loss of life. All of these experiences can have the same intense effects as the death of a loved one. They can leave us feeling shattered, lost, and alone. Our modern-day way of life does not provide us with the rituals or guides we need to properly care for ourselves, find relief and support, and effectively grieve these losses when they occur. I understand, and I’m here to help.

Life is hard and we sometimes need someone to walk with us through it. My passion is for women and men troubled with relationship issues or who struggle with depression and anxiety which can manifest in a number of ways including self harm, low self-esteem, eating disorders, and panic attacks. I get excited to work with couples helping them build intimacy and understanding of themselves and one another. I love working with motivated clients and it's my passion to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment to explore those tough and sometimes dark places with those who want to move forward and live the life they desire.

Many of us go through life experiencing a sense of loneliness, uncertainty, misunderstanding, and feeling overwhelmed as we engage with our day-to-day life experiences. You may feel uncertain at how you arrived at this point and how to make meaningful changes in how you see yourself and how you approach your goals, relationships, feelings, and self. One thing you are certain of, you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to gain understanding and certainty. You’re ready to feel secure and understood in your relationships. Most of all, you’re ready to feel confident and comfortable in yourself.

Every person deserves to feel supported and connected through the journey of growth and healing. I am dedicated to create a truly safe and non-judgmental space where my clients with all identities can show up as their authentic selves. I come from a multicultural background and I am rooted in anti-oppressive work. I practice justice-oriented counseling where I always consider the impact that my clients’ environment has on their well-being.

I believe that clients have more power than they could ever imagine. I enjoy empowering the client to realize that therapy is a tool used to aid the client in traveling down the "road of life" to wherever the client wishes to go. My personal goal is to promote the client's quality of life. I have experience in treating mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss, coping skills, anxiety, depression, and anger management.

We specialize in comprehensive psychoeducational assessments of children, adolescents, and adults. We have expertise in the diagnosis of autism, dyslexia, learning disabilities, developmental delays, intellectual giftedness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), behavioral disorders, and emotional disturbances that are likely to impact educational and daily functioning. We also offer social skills groups for children and adolescents, as well as educational consultation to assist parents with navigating special education and accommodations offered within the public and private school settings.

My ideal clients are people who: Are searching for a therapist to collaborate with, needing guided help with issues they are experiencing in their lives with others/themselves, feel stuck in an uncomfortable place in their life, can't stick to or create goals, want to explore themselves deeper, need support, and who are in new phases of their lives and have lost themselves and/or don't know who they are anymore. All of these reasons are causing current issues or the past is affecting the change you want to make now.

Who is this guy? Hello and welcome to Mark Jameson Therapy Studios! Here's my story: My name is Mark. I'm gonna go ahead and tear down some walls. I have ADHD. I am gay and also a survivor of gay reparative therapy and religious trauma. I'm an LCSW with 12 years experience working with adults and children in acute psychiatric care settings including psychiatric hospitals, emergency rooms, and intensive residential programs for adults. The latter half of my career, I have honed in on providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults in individual settings. I enjoy accompanying my clients on their unique journey to empowerment.

Do you ever feel like maybe you should talk to someone but don’t feel like things are “bad enough” yet? Do you feel like “other people have it worse” and “I should be thankful” instead of asking for help? Maybe you don’t feel like adding one more thing to your already hectic schedule. You also probably just don’t feel like fighting traffic in what little free time you do have. Did you know your life doesn’t have to be completely falling apart in order to seek therapy services? What if I told you that you could cut the travel and maximize your precious free time by attending teletherapy services from the comfort of your own space?

Are anxiety, overwhelm, or lack of boundaries getting in the way of being present with your loved ones? Feeling unfulfilled because all of your energy is being zapped by worries rather than intentionally spent on priorities? You might be wondering if you’ll ever be able to feel joy, calm, and balance again-the answer is "yes" and you've come to the right place.

I work with clients who are looking to increase satisfaction in their personal and professional lives by providing exceptional coaching and consultations including business coaching, divorce coaching, career coaching, relationship coaching and more.

As your therapist, I will provide a tender and nurturing environment to process persistent worry, depression and general life stress. Fear, anxiety and depression can disrupt the quality of your daily life and seeking professional guidance and support can allow you to move through these stressors and develop both effective coping skills and healthy emotional habits. Life stress doesn't have to be debilitating and long term change is absolutely achievable. I work with individuals, children and families.

***COVID-19 Update: Online sessions available.*** As a licensed psychologist, I provide evidence-based treatment to meet the individualized needs of each person. My approach to therapy starts with providing immediate tools for improvement while working to establish an authentic connection. Through this therapeutic connection, we can work together to examine what is contributing to your concerns in a manner that promotes healing and recovery.

Life can take turns that present difficult challenges. We experience those challenges in a number of different ways: difficulties adjusting to new circumstances, confusion in deciding on a career path, struggles in relationships, or coping with loss. Often we feel anxious, depressed, confused, or overwhelmed and need help dealing with feelings and problems that seem beyond our control. Help may come from friends, family members, or significant others, but in some cases help is needed from a trained professional. Therapy is a process that can help people identify more effective strategies both to cope with difficult situations and to achieve their goals.

I believe that when a patient comes to see a therapist, they often ask these questions. "Will I feel safe, will I be heard without judgment and can this unknown person be trusted?" The therapeutic relationship is the most profound, protected, and valuable asset created between the psychologist and the patient. I am in awe of my patients courage and their ability to trust, so that the issues grappled with can be explored and understood, and that ultimately they can begin to heal and grow in ways that are both needed and desired.

My goal is to provide you with a safe, empathetic, and welcoming space to conquer your life challenges and goals. We will work together to identify growth areas and changes that can be made to help with your healing journey. I work from a strengths-based approach and will use this approach to help you explore new ways to cope, and problem solve. I have a passion for helping individuals regain hope and find meaning in life. I am LGBTQ+ friendly and passionate about serving this population, as well as other marginalized groups including, black and brown men and at-risk youth.