Grief Therapists in Green Hills, Nashville, TN

Hi! I’m Elizabeth and am so glad you are here looking for a safe space to heal and process life. I support adults and adolescents (16+) navigating anxiety, depression, grief , behavioral issues, and trauma recovery. I specialize in therapy for attachment & relationship dynamics, trauma & abuse, and perinatal mood & anxiety disorders for expectant and postpartum parents.

My goal is to create a safe environment for people to heal - emotionally, behaviorally and spiritually - so that they can integrate real change in their lives. I enjoy counseling families, couples and individuals of all ages - children, adolescents and adults. My main focus areas are family and marital conflict, rebuilding emotional and spiritual intimacy in relationships, divorce recovery, all kinds of addiction recovery, codependency in relationships,depression, anxiety, grief and loss , premarital counseling, emotional healing from family of origin, communication skills and parenting skills.

What is your story? The question seems simple, but it isn’t. Your story is comprised of your life’s experiences from your perspective. Our stories contain themes of joy, excitement love, life and heartbreak, fear, anger and loss . With the demands of daily life such as career or relationships, it can be difficult to engage in being the author of your story. Who is narrating your story? Are negative thoughts dictating your self-image? Is your anxiety controlling your narrative? Or is your sadness causing you to stare at a blank page? Ultimately, everyone deserves a better story.

NOTE: Email is the quickest way to reach me. If you call, please leave a name. Are you going through something that others do not seem to get or understand? Does a loss seem to be affecting you far more than the "normal stages" of grief ? Perhaps you find that you cannot get past certain images in your mind of a moment in your life. Time and time again you are not able to find relief. On top of that, others do not seem to understand why you are affected so deeply. You struggle to communicate the thoughts and feelings that consume you.

One of my very favorite quotes by Brene Brown is, "Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they are never weakness." As life will sometimes present challenges that may be difficult to navigate, it's not necessary to navigate those challenges alone. I would love to support you in discovering the courage to navigate your truth. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I offer treatment that is goal oriented using a variety of therapeutic approaches.

I work with men and women experiencing anxiety and depression, religious trauma ("church hurt"), grief / loss and those trying to find their way through life transitions such as divorce, job loss or retirement. I also specialize in working with couples who feel they have lost love and connection as well as artists wanting to reconnect with their creative soul. I help these adult individuals and couples in Nashville and greater Tennessee find their way along the path of growth, freedom, healing and restoration.

Isolated? Fearful? Tired of doing it alone? It's a new day, and I can help. I adhere to the belief that nobody's story is too painful to be heard or healed-even yours. With an emphasis on empowering my clients for long-term change, I have helped many people dealing with issues like addictions, trauma and tragic/complex loss in the last two decades, and I would be honored to help you too. I also offer Trauma Intelligence Training and Resilience Training for individuals, teams and customized.

Life happens and life can be challenging. As the years go by, those challenges continue to evolve and shift – particularly when we move from one chapter of our lives to the next. These transitions can be opportunities to take a fresh look at where we are, how we got there and where we'd like to go from here. While going through that process, it can help to have support. Whether you're navigating major life shifts, struggling but still trying to figure out why, or just not sure where/how to start, you can take your time. There are lots of people here who can help.

Life feels burdensome. You struggle to keep up with its changes and demands, and often feel overwhelmed. Your relationships feel distressing and distant, and you’re not sure how to make this work anymore. You've experienced loss , and the pain is difficult to manage. It’s an endless cycle leaving you feeling stuck and alone. You want the joy to return, the chaos to quiet, and the darkness to lift. I believe we are all capable and deserving of healing. My hope is for you to experience more connection and depth in your relationships with others and yourself.

My practice is holistic and honors the mind/body/soul connection. My style is supportive, interactive, compassionate, and direct. I believe life is a journey of peak and valley experiences, and I see myself as a guide when you are having difficulty on your path. I frequently use EMDR which is very helpful with grief , trauma, abuse, or self-esteem. *In keeping with CDC guidelines for COVID-19, if you are ill--even a headache or sore throat--please cancel your appointment at no charge or consider a phone/video appt. New clients are only seen between 11 am - 3 pm Tuesdays through Thursdays.

I help clients move beyond any pain or obstacles that are getting in the way of being able to participate more fully. Anxiety, depression, loss , trauma or uncertainty can intrude on life and make it much harder to be the better version of yourself. We are always evolving and I am passionate about helping clients resolve the past and move into the future with new possibilities and life fulfillment.

Healing, improving, achieving goals, and finding purpose in life are foremost in human thought. Developing your own tools and skills will improve your ability to be mindful, to regulate emotions, to tolerate distress, and to be effective in your relationships. Teaching these skills for the past 12 years has improved my own ability to navigate life's challenges. Learning these skills builds confidence, assurance of self, and opens alternatives to getting out of the immediate stuck pattern of thoughts and actions you find yourself in.

I am a Nashville, Tennessee-based psychotherapist with 30+ years of experience helping adults, adolescents, and couples overcome challenges, heal from painful experiences, repair relationships, and ultimately thrive. I bring thoughtfulness, curiosity, and respect to each interaction with my clients, as I deeply understand the importance of a compassionate therapeutic relationship for successful outcomes in therapy.

I am available to work with individuals experiencing distress, especially anxiety and depression, women with mood disorders surrounding infertility and pregnancy, infant loss , and miscarriage as well as couples with relational conflict. Contemporary life is full of loneliness, stress, trauma and many faces of grief . Whether it be through setting long or short term therapeutic goals, I can help you create a new spirit of resilience.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.

We all at times feel inadequate, have a loss of direction, identity, and/or authenticity which transitions into a loss of real relationship. Our feelings, anxiety, depression, life losses, medical conditions, and other mental health challenges can knock us off balance. I am here to walk alongside others in finding a healthy path and learning to deal with reality in a positive way. My goal is to equip clients with healthy tools to live their best lives- a life that is true to themselves, that is whole, authentic, and empowering, providing contentment & fulfillment.

Congratulations on surviving the worst days of your life, now let me help you process them and move forward. I feel that everyone no matter, age, race, or sexual orientation deserves quality services. My job is to empower you to process, heal, and move forward with living your best life. As a social worker, I have a holistic approach to engaging my clients and an understanding how psychosocial stressors affects the process of healing. As a trained therapist in evidenced based practices, I have the ability to provide array of treatment models that are most effective in promoting change and reaching your desired outcome.