Attachment-based Therapists in Nashville, TN
Do you find yourself stuck in anxious thought spirals or painful relationship patterns? Maybe you feel out of control in your relationship with yourself or others—caught in cycles of people-pleasing, codependency, or self-doubt. Often these patterns are rooted in trauma or complicated childhood experiences. You may be trying to make sense of the past while wondering who you are outside of the patterns they’ve shaped. Together, we can slow things down, untangle these patterns, and help you reconnect with a clearer sense of who you are.
Do you find yourself stuck in anxious thought spirals or painful relationship patterns? Maybe you feel out of control in your relationship with yourself or others—caught in cycles of people-pleasing, codependency, or self-doubt. Often these patterns are rooted in trauma or complicated childhood experiences. You may be trying to make sense of the past while wondering who you are outside of the patterns they’ve shaped. Together, we can slow things down, untangle these patterns, and help you reconnect with a clearer sense of who you are.
You may feel pulled in different directions—one part of you longing for change or closeness, while another feels tired, protective, or unsure. You might carry grief, trauma, or losses that are hard to name, sensing them more in your body than in words. In my own journey, I learned that understanding alone was not enough. Many people come to therapy longing for a slower, kinder way of healing—one that supports safety, connection, and trust, and allows change to unfold gently. My work is shaped by Somatic Internal Family Systems (IFS) and my own lived experience.
You may feel pulled in different directions—one part of you longing for change or closeness, while another feels tired, protective, or unsure. You might carry grief, trauma, or losses that are hard to name, sensing them more in your body than in words. In my own journey, I learned that understanding alone was not enough. Many people come to therapy longing for a slower, kinder way of healing—one that supports safety, connection, and trust, and allows change to unfold gently. My work is shaped by Somatic Internal Family Systems (IFS) and my own lived experience.
- I work with women, teens, and older children, drawing from an attachment-based lens to support the whole person.
With all of my clients, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can better understand yourself and grow, even when life feels overwhelming. You might be navigating big emotions, major transitions, or finding day-to-day life difficult. Together, we can explore these challenges through talk therapy, or if it feels right, creative expression.
- I work with women, teens, and older children, drawing from an attachment-based lens to support the whole person.
With all of my clients, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can better understand yourself and grow, even when life feels overwhelming. You might be navigating big emotions, major transitions, or finding day-to-day life difficult. Together, we can explore these challenges through talk therapy, or if it feels right, creative expression.
Everyone deserves a non-judgmental space where they can be truly heard and work toward integrating their story in a way that brings greater peace, restores self-worth, and heals past wounds. My goal is to foster this space for my clients. Many come to me seeking to break unhealthy relationship patterns, heal from various forms of abuse, or process complex trauma. These individuals often face challenges like mood disturbances, grief, and a deep sense of disconnection.
Everyone deserves a non-judgmental space where they can be truly heard and work toward integrating their story in a way that brings greater peace, restores self-worth, and heals past wounds. My goal is to foster this space for my clients. Many come to me seeking to break unhealthy relationship patterns, heal from various forms of abuse, or process complex trauma. These individuals often face challenges like mood disturbances, grief, and a deep sense of disconnection.
You feel tired, overwhelmed and you wish you could shake that feeling of dread that keeps following you around. Your passions feel distant and hidden from you. You feel like everyone else has it figured out better than you and you keep catching yourself beating yourself up over it. It feels like nothing you do is good enough and you are constantly trying to keep up. You thought it would be different by now and you feel like it's your fault. You find yourself trying to numb the pain but deep down you know it's not helping. Something has to change.
You feel tired, overwhelmed and you wish you could shake that feeling of dread that keeps following you around. Your passions feel distant and hidden from you. You feel like everyone else has it figured out better than you and you keep catching yourself beating yourself up over it. It feels like nothing you do is good enough and you are constantly trying to keep up. You thought it would be different by now and you feel like it's your fault. You find yourself trying to numb the pain but deep down you know it's not helping. Something has to change.
Together we will find the right path, and right set of practical tools, to help you overcome obstacles and become your best self. After nearly 25 years working in mental health, I am skilled in the latest, evidence-based therapies available (e.g., Relational Mindfulness and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy). But no single approach works for all people at all times and, remaining flexible, we will create a safe therapeutic environment with the best combination of techniques that works for you. So many different psychotherapies exist today because there is no one approach that works at all times.
Together we will find the right path, and right set of practical tools, to help you overcome obstacles and become your best self. After nearly 25 years working in mental health, I am skilled in the latest, evidence-based therapies available (e.g., Relational Mindfulness and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy). But no single approach works for all people at all times and, remaining flexible, we will create a safe therapeutic environment with the best combination of techniques that works for you. So many different psychotherapies exist today because there is no one approach that works at all times.
I help my clients examine patterns of thought and emotion which perpetuate unwanted behaviors and life circumstances. As we uncover the blocks that operate below conscious awareness, we open up new possibilities for living a better life. My clients walk away from sessions feeling heard, validated, understood, and empowered to take responsibility for effecting meaningful and lasting change in their lives.
I help my clients examine patterns of thought and emotion which perpetuate unwanted behaviors and life circumstances. As we uncover the blocks that operate below conscious awareness, we open up new possibilities for living a better life. My clients walk away from sessions feeling heard, validated, understood, and empowered to take responsibility for effecting meaningful and lasting change in their lives.
I see therapy as the process of realizing that we have more choices than we thought we did. I am guided by the belief that every human being is worthy and capable of change, and that connection is the epicenter of human healing. As such, I strive to create a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust, support and acceptance. It takes bravery to seek help, and I feel honored to walk alongside my clients. I recognize the validity of all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, races and religions and aim to create relationships/spaces with my clients in which they feel free and safe to be themselves.
I see therapy as the process of realizing that we have more choices than we thought we did. I am guided by the belief that every human being is worthy and capable of change, and that connection is the epicenter of human healing. As such, I strive to create a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust, support and acceptance. It takes bravery to seek help, and I feel honored to walk alongside my clients. I recognize the validity of all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, races and religions and aim to create relationships/spaces with my clients in which they feel free and safe to be themselves.
Whether you are navigating the complexities of religious trauma, narcissistic family dynamics, or the burnout of being a healthcare professional, your struggles are signals—not character flaws. In our work, we’ll go beyond the surface; unlearning rigid expectations of perfection and quieting the voice of shame. When a plant wilts, we don’t blame the plant; we look at the soil, the light, and the water. As a trauma therapist, I help you identify the missing "nutrients" in your life. My goal is that you leave our sessions not just with insight, but with a body that feels like home and a heart that feels seen.
Whether you are navigating the complexities of religious trauma, narcissistic family dynamics, or the burnout of being a healthcare professional, your struggles are signals—not character flaws. In our work, we’ll go beyond the surface; unlearning rigid expectations of perfection and quieting the voice of shame. When a plant wilts, we don’t blame the plant; we look at the soil, the light, and the water. As a trauma therapist, I help you identify the missing "nutrients" in your life. My goal is that you leave our sessions not just with insight, but with a body that feels like home and a heart that feels seen.
Welcome to New Story Therapy! My hope is to provide you with a safe, supportive space to navigate your relationship with yourself and with others. I currently work primarily with adults who are seeking healing from trauma, anxiety, and depression that may stem from family of origin issues, physical, sexual, & emotional abuse, relationship conflict, and other difficult life experiences. Many of my clients are entrepreneurs, creatives, students, Asian Americans & people of color, and people within the helping profession. You have taken the first step of courage in being here, and it is my honor to connect with you.
Welcome to New Story Therapy! My hope is to provide you with a safe, supportive space to navigate your relationship with yourself and with others. I currently work primarily with adults who are seeking healing from trauma, anxiety, and depression that may stem from family of origin issues, physical, sexual, & emotional abuse, relationship conflict, and other difficult life experiences. Many of my clients are entrepreneurs, creatives, students, Asian Americans & people of color, and people within the helping profession. You have taken the first step of courage in being here, and it is my honor to connect with you.
I have a passion to help all, but especially those struggling with behavioral issues and trauma. I understands the importance of getting ahead of behavioral issues in children and adolescents before they face legal consequences. I understand the importance of counseling following trauma. I could go on and on about the research backing the need for counseling in trauma. Behavioral issues are often rooted with some sort of trauma. I love helping others find their confidence, safety and mental health baseline.
I currently offer sessions Tuesday Thru Friday 8am to 8pm.
I have a passion to help all, but especially those struggling with behavioral issues and trauma. I understands the importance of getting ahead of behavioral issues in children and adolescents before they face legal consequences. I understand the importance of counseling following trauma. I could go on and on about the research backing the need for counseling in trauma. Behavioral issues are often rooted with some sort of trauma. I love helping others find their confidence, safety and mental health baseline.
I currently offer sessions Tuesday Thru Friday 8am to 8pm.
I draw on Somatic Experiencing and attachment-based approaches to help you move beyond insight and into embodied change.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, men navigating sexuality and intimacy, and people healing from religious trauma. You've likely done some work on yourself already. You have real insight and self-awareness. And you're ready for something that goes beyond understanding.
You're not looking for more insight. You've already been in therapy, read the books, done the journaling. You're ready for change you can feel in your body, in your relationships, and in how you move through your daily life. You're ready to stop surviving and start living with a lot more aliveness.
I draw on Somatic Experiencing and attachment-based approaches to help you move beyond insight and into embodied change.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, men navigating sexuality and intimacy, and people healing from religious trauma. You've likely done some work on yourself already. You have real insight and self-awareness. And you're ready for something that goes beyond understanding.
You're not looking for more insight. You've already been in therapy, read the books, done the journaling. You're ready for change you can feel in your body, in your relationships, and in how you move through your daily life. You're ready to stop surviving and start living with a lot more aliveness.
Do you look like you’re doing fine on the outside, but internally you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted? Anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship challenges, or past trauma may be weighing on you more than you let others see. Are you used to showing up, pushing through, and holding things together, but it’s taking a toll?
You may find yourself overthinking, feeling disconnected from yourself or others, or questioning your identity and direction in life. You want relief, but not surface-level advice or quick fixes. You want to feel understood, supported, and more grounded as you work toward meaningful change.
Do you look like you’re doing fine on the outside, but internally you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted? Anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship challenges, or past trauma may be weighing on you more than you let others see. Are you used to showing up, pushing through, and holding things together, but it’s taking a toll?
You may find yourself overthinking, feeling disconnected from yourself or others, or questioning your identity and direction in life. You want relief, but not surface-level advice or quick fixes. You want to feel understood, supported, and more grounded as you work toward meaningful change.
April Riddick is dedicated to empowering her clients by emphasizing their inherent strengths and abilities through a strengths-based approach. April helps individuals across Tennessee & Alaska navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, offering a path to spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional wellness.
April Riddick is dedicated to empowering her clients by emphasizing their inherent strengths and abilities through a strengths-based approach. April helps individuals across Tennessee & Alaska navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, offering a path to spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional wellness.
I listen for themes and patterns - psychodynamic and spiritual - in your struggle. I help gifted individuals and couples experience relief from the loneliness and destructive behaviors that arise from religious trauma, sexual and physical abuse and attachment disorders. I work with survivors of betrayal and self-betrayal, moving with them when there seems no way out, to find a way through, to discover freedom from anxiety, fear, anger, and self-hatred and release into grounded ways of living. I help people stop running from their pain and shame and start walking in peace to make consistent and conscious positive choices.
I listen for themes and patterns - psychodynamic and spiritual - in your struggle. I help gifted individuals and couples experience relief from the loneliness and destructive behaviors that arise from religious trauma, sexual and physical abuse and attachment disorders. I work with survivors of betrayal and self-betrayal, moving with them when there seems no way out, to find a way through, to discover freedom from anxiety, fear, anger, and self-hatred and release into grounded ways of living. I help people stop running from their pain and shame and start walking in peace to make consistent and conscious positive choices.
Hi! I’m so glad you’ve found my page. I'm a therapist who works primarily with young adults and teenagers, specializing in trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression. Clients work with me in deeper, mind-body based therapy to free themselves from addictions, complex trauma, and patterns they have not been able to resolve on their own. Those navigating PTSD, substance use, identity concerns, depression, anxiety, or who feel stuck despite previous therapy may benefit from a focused, attuned, trauma-informed approach that allows us to gently access, process, and integrate parts of the psyche that can often go unseen or unprocessed.
Hi! I’m so glad you’ve found my page. I'm a therapist who works primarily with young adults and teenagers, specializing in trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression. Clients work with me in deeper, mind-body based therapy to free themselves from addictions, complex trauma, and patterns they have not been able to resolve on their own. Those navigating PTSD, substance use, identity concerns, depression, anxiety, or who feel stuck despite previous therapy may benefit from a focused, attuned, trauma-informed approach that allows us to gently access, process, and integrate parts of the psyche that can often go unseen or unprocessed.
I am certified in EMDR and play therapy, and trained in Somatic Experiencing and attachment-based therapies.
Have you been impacted by trauma, childhood wounds, or other harmful experiences? Reaching out takes courage. I'm passionate about building relationships with clients of all ages, developing trust and safety to create the space and awareness to be who you were made to be. I believe we are designed to heal. Sometimes the strategies we developed to navigate the world initially helped us to survive, but they are no longer serving us, and may actually by keeping us from living life fully now. I journey alongside my clients as they reconnect with their true selves, rediscover hope, and step into a richer experience of life.
I am certified in EMDR and play therapy, and trained in Somatic Experiencing and attachment-based therapies.
Have you been impacted by trauma, childhood wounds, or other harmful experiences? Reaching out takes courage. I'm passionate about building relationships with clients of all ages, developing trust and safety to create the space and awareness to be who you were made to be. I believe we are designed to heal. Sometimes the strategies we developed to navigate the world initially helped us to survive, but they are no longer serving us, and may actually by keeping us from living life fully now. I journey alongside my clients as they reconnect with their true selves, rediscover hope, and step into a richer experience of life.
As humans, we are wired to seek out pleasurable and passionate experiences, but often in this pursuit, something gets in the way of our enjoyment: shame, stigma, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues...the list goes on. I believe sexuality is a very important part of life, but often we experience mental and emotional struggles associated with who we're having sex with, how often, and how we do it. As a sex-positive and LGBTQIA+ allied counselor, I am passionate about empowering my clients to live their most authentic lives, free of shame, doubt, and the other things that get in the way of our pursuit of pleasure.
As humans, we are wired to seek out pleasurable and passionate experiences, but often in this pursuit, something gets in the way of our enjoyment: shame, stigma, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues...the list goes on. I believe sexuality is a very important part of life, but often we experience mental and emotional struggles associated with who we're having sex with, how often, and how we do it. As a sex-positive and LGBTQIA+ allied counselor, I am passionate about empowering my clients to live their most authentic lives, free of shame, doubt, and the other things that get in the way of our pursuit of pleasure.
Life isn’t always easy, and sometimes we all need a little support. I believe in your ability to grow, heal, and make positive changes. Therapy is a space where you can speak openly, feel heard, and work through things with honesty and reflection.
Life isn’t always easy, and sometimes we all need a little support. I believe in your ability to grow, heal, and make positive changes. Therapy is a space where you can speak openly, feel heard, and work through things with honesty and reflection.
Accepting new clients!
Do you have trauma from the past that is impacting your relationships today?
If so, welcome! I’m glad you are here.
We are so often hurt in the context of relationships and we are also have the potential to be healed in the context of relationships.
Together, we can work on healing your relationship to yourself that will empower you to have healthy relationships with the people in your life.
I work with men, women, couples, parents, young adults, and adolescents (10+).
Many of my clients are working through their attachment styles.
Accepting new clients!
Do you have trauma from the past that is impacting your relationships today?
If so, welcome! I’m glad you are here.
We are so often hurt in the context of relationships and we are also have the potential to be healed in the context of relationships.
Together, we can work on healing your relationship to yourself that will empower you to have healthy relationships with the people in your life.
I work with men, women, couples, parents, young adults, and adolescents (10+).
Many of my clients are working through their attachment styles.
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