Attachment-based Therapists in Nashville, TN
You have managed or contained life's challenges until it doesn't work anymore. The experiences of the past do not have to interfere with your joy in the present or future. My goal is to create a safe place for you to explore, learn, and create a new way of being in relationships and the world. I specialize in working with individuals and families that have been impacted by traumatic experiences, complex grief, attachment and relationship ruptures. Loss often involves trauma and trauma always involves grief. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
You have managed or contained life's challenges until it doesn't work anymore. The experiences of the past do not have to interfere with your joy in the present or future. My goal is to create a safe place for you to explore, learn, and create a new way of being in relationships and the world. I specialize in working with individuals and families that have been impacted by traumatic experiences, complex grief, attachment and relationship ruptures. Loss often involves trauma and trauma always involves grief. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
You’ve spent so long trying to make peace with your body in a world that keeps telling you it’s the problem. You want to feel grounded in who you are, connected to others, and able to move through life without your worth being tied to size or self-criticism. You’re ready for gentler conversations—with yourself and the world around you.
You’ve spent so long trying to make peace with your body in a world that keeps telling you it’s the problem. You want to feel grounded in who you are, connected to others, and able to move through life without your worth being tied to size or self-criticism. You’re ready for gentler conversations—with yourself and the world around you.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, confused by your emotions, or wondering why you can’t just “move on,” you’re not alone. Many people who reach out to me feel exhausted from holding it together while quietly questioning why things still feel so hard.
What I want you to know first is this: nothing is wrong with you!
I view much of emotional pain through the lens of grief and loss. Grief isn’t only about death. It can come from divorce, health challenges, caregiving, adoption, trauma, or the loss of a life you thought you would have. When these experiences aren’t recognized for what they are, we often feel misunderstood or ashamed.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, confused by your emotions, or wondering why you can’t just “move on,” you’re not alone. Many people who reach out to me feel exhausted from holding it together while quietly questioning why things still feel so hard.
What I want you to know first is this: nothing is wrong with you!
I view much of emotional pain through the lens of grief and loss. Grief isn’t only about death. It can come from divorce, health challenges, caregiving, adoption, trauma, or the loss of a life you thought you would have. When these experiences aren’t recognized for what they are, we often feel misunderstood or ashamed.
Thank you for your interest in my practice. Choosing the right therapist is undoubtably 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 work with adults of all ages and am especially drawn to helping people who are open-minded, motivated and eager to learn. I have a passion for helping people improve their relationships (both with themselves and others), and I also love working with people in therapy groups.
Thank you for your interest in my practice. Choosing the right therapist is undoubtably 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 work with adults of all ages and am especially drawn to helping people who are open-minded, motivated and eager to learn. I have a passion for helping people improve their relationships (both with themselves and others), and I also love working with people in therapy groups.
I can help you manifest your dreams! I help individuals who may feel disconnected from their true selves, showing up as depression, anxiety, or a feeling of being unfulfilled. I help clients come back home to themselves, to their own dreams for their lives, to their own values, to their own feelings, and to their most aligned path for their relationships, careers, physical health, and joy. Clients usually experience very quick transformations with this work and express a feeling of internal wholeness and peace, as well as clarity about their way forward. One of the most common words clients use for this work is "life-changing"!
I can help you manifest your dreams! I help individuals who may feel disconnected from their true selves, showing up as depression, anxiety, or a feeling of being unfulfilled. I help clients come back home to themselves, to their own dreams for their lives, to their own values, to their own feelings, and to their most aligned path for their relationships, careers, physical health, and joy. Clients usually experience very quick transformations with this work and express a feeling of internal wholeness and peace, as well as clarity about their way forward. One of the most common words clients use for this work is "life-changing"!
Each individual person has unique gifts and positive personal attributes to discover within themselves. Therapy can be a place to identify personal strengths or to begin to heal from pain. In my approach to therapy, the client is always the expert on their own lives. The most important part of my job is to partner with clients to discover what might be getting in the way of personal growth or relationship satisfaction.
Each individual person has unique gifts and positive personal attributes to discover within themselves. Therapy can be a place to identify personal strengths or to begin to heal from pain. In my approach to therapy, the client is always the expert on their own lives. The most important part of my job is to partner with clients to discover what might be getting in the way of personal growth or relationship satisfaction.
Are you tired of feeling like roommates instead of partners? If you’re exhausted by the 'same old' arguments and the heavy silence that follows, you aren't alone. I specialize in working with couples who feel like they’ve lost the map back to each other.
My journey began with my own search for answers—I became a therapist and researcher because I refused to accept that marriage had to be this hard. After a decade of decoding human connection, I’ve helped thousands of couples move from the brink of desperation to a level of intimacy they didn't think was possible. I don't just offer 'talk'—I offer a way out of the cycle.
Are you tired of feeling like roommates instead of partners? If you’re exhausted by the 'same old' arguments and the heavy silence that follows, you aren't alone. I specialize in working with couples who feel like they’ve lost the map back to each other.
My journey began with my own search for answers—I became a therapist and researcher because I refused to accept that marriage had to be this hard. After a decade of decoding human connection, I’ve helped thousands of couples move from the brink of desperation to a level of intimacy they didn't think was possible. I don't just offer 'talk'—I offer a way out of the cycle.
Ready to create positive change in your life but unsure where to start? Life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship or work challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate them alone. You may be seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, hoping to develop healthier coping strategies, or looking to improve communication in your relationships, I'm here to support you. Together, we'll explore your experiences, uncover patterns, and equip you with the tools to move forward with confidence, clarity, and resilience.
Ready to create positive change in your life but unsure where to start? Life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship or work challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate them alone. You may be seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, hoping to develop healthier coping strategies, or looking to improve communication in your relationships, I'm here to support you. Together, we'll explore your experiences, uncover patterns, and equip you with the tools to move forward with confidence, clarity, and resilience.
Our licensed professionals use a diverse range of evidence-based methods, including EMDR and mindfulness, practical tools such as CBT, ACT, and DBT, and deeper modalities like inner child work, attachment-based therapies and parts work
We are a mental health practice with a shared commitment to your growth and well being. We offer a client-focused approach to talk therapy, life coaching, and more. Our mission is to connect you with skilled professionals, intentional offerings, serene surroundings, and a sense of community—empowering you to become the most fulfilled version of yourself. Our team is dedicated to supporting you in processing past experiences, painful trauma and challenging situations. We aim to help you build resilience and confidence, establish healthy boundaries, pursue what truly matters to you, and create meaningful change in your life.
Our licensed professionals use a diverse range of evidence-based methods, including EMDR and mindfulness, practical tools such as CBT, ACT, and DBT, and deeper modalities like inner child work, attachment-based therapies and parts work
We are a mental health practice with a shared commitment to your growth and well being. We offer a client-focused approach to talk therapy, life coaching, and more. Our mission is to connect you with skilled professionals, intentional offerings, serene surroundings, and a sense of community—empowering you to become the most fulfilled version of yourself. Our team is dedicated to supporting you in processing past experiences, painful trauma and challenging situations. We aim to help you build resilience and confidence, establish healthy boundaries, pursue what truly matters to you, and create meaningful change in your life.
Hi, I'm Maxy (they/them)! As a non-binary and autistic person I have had to be creative and find my own way of making sense of myself and my environment. Instead of traditional talk therapy, I enjoy processing with my people through creative arts, embodiment, and trauma therapy techniques such as EMDR and hypnotherapy. I believe that we are less “individuals” as we are a spirit, placed in a body, using the stories of our people and place to make sense of this collage.
Hi, I'm Maxy (they/them)! As a non-binary and autistic person I have had to be creative and find my own way of making sense of myself and my environment. Instead of traditional talk therapy, I enjoy processing with my people through creative arts, embodiment, and trauma therapy techniques such as EMDR and hypnotherapy. I believe that we are less “individuals” as we are a spirit, placed in a body, using the stories of our people and place to make sense of this collage.
I’m Darlene Parker, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) located in Green Hills, specializing in anxiety, trauma, couples counseling, and premarital counseling in Nashville, Tennessee. I see clients weekday evenings from 4-7pm and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. I'm trained in Emotional Focused Therapy, Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and use those modalites to heal and to build insight and skills.
I also work with couples who desire premarital counseling.
I’m Darlene Parker, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) located in Green Hills, specializing in anxiety, trauma, couples counseling, and premarital counseling in Nashville, Tennessee. I see clients weekday evenings from 4-7pm and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. I'm trained in Emotional Focused Therapy, Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and use those modalites to heal and to build insight and skills.
I also work with couples who desire premarital counseling.
Therapy is about connection. I provide a holistic, client-centered, relational approach. There comes a time when help is needed from a professional to cope with life’s ups and downs and ongoing challenges. Good therapy supports integrating your life experiences. It can help you to make sense of the world again after traumatic or stressful events and gives you the skills to move forward in a healthier and happier way. Therapy is different than other relationships you may have in your life because it is completely focused on You. The ultimate purpose of psychotherapy is to help an individual find a life with purpose and meaning.
Therapy is about connection. I provide a holistic, client-centered, relational approach. There comes a time when help is needed from a professional to cope with life’s ups and downs and ongoing challenges. Good therapy supports integrating your life experiences. It can help you to make sense of the world again after traumatic or stressful events and gives you the skills to move forward in a healthier and happier way. Therapy is different than other relationships you may have in your life because it is completely focused on You. The ultimate purpose of psychotherapy is to help an individual find a life with purpose and meaning.
Hi! I’m Dr. Vanessa Cirulli. I’m a Clinical Psychologist with 10+ years of experience providing culturally- and trauma-informed service to individuals and groups from diverse walks of life. I work from a growth-oriented perspective and believe that the function of psychotherapy is to effectively move individuals toward their goals of less (unnecessary) suffering, improved functioning, and greater overall fulfillment.
Hi! I’m Dr. Vanessa Cirulli. I’m a Clinical Psychologist with 10+ years of experience providing culturally- and trauma-informed service to individuals and groups from diverse walks of life. I work from a growth-oriented perspective and believe that the function of psychotherapy is to effectively move individuals toward their goals of less (unnecessary) suffering, improved functioning, and greater overall fulfillment.
In our work together, you can expect a compassionate, holistic approach to navigating life’s emotional, physical, and mental challenges. I offer individual therapy to meet you where you are, whether you’re a child learning to cope with big emotions, a teen managing anxiety or self-esteem, or an adult facing grief, stress, or life transitions. I also lead Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) groups for adolescents and adults needing more structured care. Together, we’ll focus on building emotional resilience and promoting healing, helping you feel empowered and confident on your journey.
In our work together, you can expect a compassionate, holistic approach to navigating life’s emotional, physical, and mental challenges. I offer individual therapy to meet you where you are, whether you’re a child learning to cope with big emotions, a teen managing anxiety or self-esteem, or an adult facing grief, stress, or life transitions. I also lead Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) groups for adolescents and adults needing more structured care. Together, we’ll focus on building emotional resilience and promoting healing, helping you feel empowered and confident on your journey.
- 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.
Hi, I’m Katherine! I help people with complex trauma and dissociation feel more present, grounded, and connected. I do my best work with teens and young adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, attachment wounding, and grief and loss. My clients often feel overwhelmed by their emotions, struggling to understand them. They may have a hard time feeling safe in relationships. They sometimes feel unsure about who they are and what they want/need. Through coming to therapy, they are hoping to feel more stable, capable of handling what life throws at them, and secure in their relationships with themselves and the people they love.
Hi, I’m Katherine! I help people with complex trauma and dissociation feel more present, grounded, and connected. I do my best work with teens and young adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, attachment wounding, and grief and loss. My clients often feel overwhelmed by their emotions, struggling to understand them. They may have a hard time feeling safe in relationships. They sometimes feel unsure about who they are and what they want/need. Through coming to therapy, they are hoping to feel more stable, capable of handling what life throws at them, and secure in their relationships with themselves and the people they love.
Our clients are individuals who feel weighed down by anxiety, grief, depression, or past hurts and are longing for a safe place to process and heal. They may struggle with self-esteem, relationships, or family-of-origin issues, and want relief from feeling stuck. Their goals often include finding peace, building healthier connections, and developing tools to cope with life’s challenges. They seek therapy because they want to feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.
Our clients are individuals who feel weighed down by anxiety, grief, depression, or past hurts and are longing for a safe place to process and heal. They may struggle with self-esteem, relationships, or family-of-origin issues, and want relief from feeling stuck. Their goals often include finding peace, building healthier connections, and developing tools to cope with life’s challenges. They seek therapy because they want to feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.
You’ve been holding everything together—caring for family, managing work, meeting expectations—while quietly feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained. Somewhere along the way, you started putting yourself last. You may be longing for balance, relief, and a way to feel like yourself again. Reaching out now isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s the moment your journey shifts from simply surviving to reclaiming your well-being.
You’ve been holding everything together—caring for family, managing work, meeting expectations—while quietly feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained. Somewhere along the way, you started putting yourself last. You may be longing for balance, relief, and a way to feel like yourself again. Reaching out now isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s the moment your journey shifts from simply surviving to reclaiming your well-being.
At the core of everything I do in therapy is the belief that true healing happens through empowerment and love, not fear. Therapy encompasses a bit of art, science, intuition, and loving kindness. What works in therapy is a real person connecting to a real person and I believe the best therapists are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see. My approach is based on a model of healing and empowerment to help you reconnect with that whole, thoughtful, creative, fearless human being you are and to trust your inner wisdom.
At the core of everything I do in therapy is the belief that true healing happens through empowerment and love, not fear. Therapy encompasses a bit of art, science, intuition, and loving kindness. What works in therapy is a real person connecting to a real person and I believe the best therapists are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see. My approach is based on a model of healing and empowerment to help you reconnect with that whole, thoughtful, creative, fearless human being you are and to trust your inner wisdom.
Welcome to therapy! Whether you are navigating lifelong mental health struggles, wanting to heal from trauma, or just needing extra support; I am here to accompany you through it all. I prioritize openness and honesty, compassion, client autonomy, and self determination within the therapy room. I value humor and laughter, connection and authenticity, and I love exploring the never-ending dance of emotions that we all experience as humans. In this space we’ll explore how your past informs your present, identify relational patterns that no longer serve you, and build necessary emotional tools.
Welcome to therapy! Whether you are navigating lifelong mental health struggles, wanting to heal from trauma, or just needing extra support; I am here to accompany you through it all. I prioritize openness and honesty, compassion, client autonomy, and self determination within the therapy room. I value humor and laughter, connection and authenticity, and I love exploring the never-ending dance of emotions that we all experience as humans. In this space we’ll explore how your past informs your present, identify relational patterns that no longer serve you, and build necessary emotional tools.
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