Male Therapists in Green Hills, Nashville, TN

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.

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.

Seeking help is one of the most courageous things a human being can do. For this reason, I'm fully committed to the healing of those who entrust me with their most sensitive difficulties and problems.

Accepting New Clients! Available Evenings & Saturdays!

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.

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.

A lot of people think about entering therapy, but beginning the search can be nerve-wracking if you are unfamiliar with the process (and unfamiliar with the therapist!). Too, TV or movies may make therapists seem flaky, weird, or "out of the norm." I approach clients with a friendly practicality and understanding, using metaphor to help illustrate concepts and balancing humor when appropriate. I want you to benefit from counseling, and that begins the moment we first make contact.

I believe that one of the greatest power and influence in our lives are our relationships with others. It is from relationships that all of our trauma, negativity, and heartache originate; however, it is only through relationships that we can also find true healing for prior wounds that continue to determine present actions and emotions. The difference in these two kinds of relationships is honesty, vulnerability, and reciprocity: a mutual connection that cultivates intimacy and acceptance by removing shame and anxiety. It is only through these authentic relationships that we can truly feel complete and secure in our own skin.

It may be that your anxiety and depression is in control of your life and making it difficult to complete simple tasks during the day. Your relationships don’t seem to work out. Your anger has a mind of its own and drives everyone away. Or you have unwanted emotions and/or behaviors that are running your life. I work exclusively with men to help them address the issues unique to them in order to achieve emotional maturity and lead full lives. I am also passionate about fly fishing, woodworking, and spending time with family and friends.

You are stressed and burnt out by your daily demands. You are tired of trying to do the right thing in your relationships but feeling like you constantly fall short. I help high achieving men manage stress, reduce burnout, and improve their relationships. The reason you haven’t gotten what you want out of life yet is most likely because no one ever gave you the tools that you need. No more hustling to prove your worth only to feel like you continue to disappoint yourself and others. By using my 4 step process to becoming a more evolved man , you can finally get what you want out of your work, life, love, sex and relationships!

I help with emotional distress and how it affects you personally and relationally. Most of my clients are struggling with depression or anxiety, yet deeply believe in the possibility of a more energetic, meaningful life with more successful relationships. Together, we will work on: gaining objectivity and agency; feeling less swallowed up by all that life demands; calmness, confidence, and clarity in relationships; understanding and managing intense emotions; defining and enacting personal values and virtues in all areas of life.

Phillip is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with over 16 years of counseling experience in both in- and out-patient settings assisting adult clients with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, anger, dysfunctional relationships, ADHD, poor coping skills, divorce, gender identity issues, grief, infidelity, and more. A native Tennessean, Phillip received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, his Master's in Counseling from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and finally his doctorate in Counseling and Personnel Services from the University of Louisville.

I specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse, and working with couples on relationships. I work with adolescents and adults and provide therapy for people who feel like these issues are getting in the way of their goals, impacting their lives negatively, and feel stuck. My goal is to understand the obstacles that are holding you back and help you make the changes that you desire in your life. Change is hard and I'm here to provide guidance, techniques, strategies, and tools that you can use to begin making a difference in your life.

Understanding what life means to you can be one of the hardest questions to understand. Are you someone seeking emotional relief on a daily basis in ways you wish you didn't? Do you get triggered by people and find yourself more upset then you should be? Are you someone who finds it hard to separate from your job when you are not supposed to be working? Do you actually know what makes you happy? These are just a few, simple examples of what we can explore together. No matter where you are in life, you can live intentionally and fully.

As a Board Certified Christian Counselor, I believe stress can get in the way and this anxiety can lead to getting stuck in life. Often this requires identifying our unique signature strengths in order to find a meaningful career path, which returns joy to our lives. Importantly, individuals yearn to construct a new path that has a sense of purpose. Similarly, life issues fragment marriages that require realignment. Our Hope-Focused counseling approach is designed to identify and resolve your distinctive issues, so that your life may be may be repurposed in both your personal and professional life, focusing on what truly matters.

I offer support to individuals, couples & families navigating through the issues of life. Tools and strategies are key in helping them through the process toward growth, healing, and total wholeness. I am here to partner as clients seek to become the best version of themselves.

Taking care of yourself, your relationships, and your soul are some the most important things you can do. However, sometimes stress can pile up, relationships get strained, or unexpected losses leave an empty place in life. Sometimes even church can hurt. When these things happen it can get overwhelming resulting in many more questions than answers. It is a privilege for me to walk with people who are experiencing challenges and help them heal from wounds, solve problems and glean some redemptive meaning from the challenges they face.

Thank you for your interest in my practice. Choosing the right therapist for you or one of your loved ones is an important decision. In fact, research has demonstrated that which therapist you work with matters far more than the techniques or approach he or she employs. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, eating disorders, grief/loss, as well as general life difficulties. I am grateful for the opportunity to help the people I work with.

I specialize in early addiction recovery support, grief and trauma counseling along with PTSD of all kinds including combat trauma. I am EMDR trained and also work with chronic pain patients to help reduce or eliminate pain through a specific EMDR protocol.