Behavioral Issues Therapists in Nashville, TN
My approach blends mindfulness techniques with existential and humanistic perspectives, alongside cognitive and behavioral therapies, to gently challenge negative thought patterns and enhance your self-awareness.
My goal is to help you achieve your personal aspirations, unlock your inner strength, boost self-acceptance, and improve your relationships while healing past traumas, releasing unhelpful patterns and beliefs, and addressing unresolved feelings that may be holding you back.
My approach blends mindfulness techniques with existential and humanistic perspectives, alongside cognitive and behavioral therapies, to gently challenge negative thought patterns and enhance your self-awareness.
My goal is to help you achieve your personal aspirations, unlock your inner strength, boost self-acceptance, and improve your relationships while healing past traumas, releasing unhelpful patterns and beliefs, and addressing unresolved feelings that may be holding you back.
Maggie Ratley
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP(t)
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206
I provide support for children, adolescents, their families, and individual adults experiencing suicidal thoughts, depression, self-harming behaviors, and behavioral challenges.
Therapy with me is collaborative and individualized. We will work together to develop goals for your sessions, and I will pull from a variety of treatment modalities in order to develop a plan that will meet all of your needs. I believe in a client’s right to know and understand the why behind how I do therapy, so I always encourage questions and feedback.
I provide support for children, adolescents, their families, and individual adults experiencing suicidal thoughts, depression, self-harming behaviors, and behavioral challenges.
Therapy with me is collaborative and individualized. We will work together to develop goals for your sessions, and I will pull from a variety of treatment modalities in order to develop a plan that will meet all of your needs. I believe in a client’s right to know and understand the why behind how I do therapy, so I always encourage questions and feedback.
Olivia Carrie Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37217
I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression and behavioral problems.
I enjoy working with a broad range of clients. I specialize in treatment of children with trauma, disruptive behaviors and on the Autism Spectrum. However, I also enjoy working with adult clients struggling with depression, anxiety, family of origin issues and historic childhood trauma. I start with clients starting wherever they are on their journey. I am a strong advocate of LGBT+ community while respecting cultural values of any of my clients. I have experience working with DCS and the courts on difficult cases with family needs.
I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression and behavioral problems.
I enjoy working with a broad range of clients. I specialize in treatment of children with trauma, disruptive behaviors and on the Autism Spectrum. However, I also enjoy working with adult clients struggling with depression, anxiety, family of origin issues and historic childhood trauma. I start with clients starting wherever they are on their journey. I am a strong advocate of LGBT+ community while respecting cultural values of any of my clients. I have experience working with DCS and the courts on difficult cases with family needs.
Guided Path Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, LPCC-S, LCHMC-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Online Only
I have experience using Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical- Behavior Therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling.
Hi I'm Leah, the owner, CEO, and therapist for Guided Path Counseling. I am happy to have so many wonderful therapists at Guided Path! We will make sure that you are paired with the therapist that best fits your needs. We have experience working with a variety of populations, including incarcerated, inpatient, couples, military, families, adolescents, and children. Besides traditional therapy, I offer assessments for emotional support animals and evaluations for gender affirming care procedures.
I have experience using Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical- Behavior Therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling.
Hi I'm Leah, the owner, CEO, and therapist for Guided Path Counseling. I am happy to have so many wonderful therapists at Guided Path! We will make sure that you are paired with the therapist that best fits your needs. We have experience working with a variety of populations, including incarcerated, inpatient, couples, military, families, adolescents, and children. Besides traditional therapy, I offer assessments for emotional support animals and evaluations for gender affirming care procedures.
My passion is supporting children, adolescents, and college-aged individuals as they navigate challenges like behavioral concerns, family conflict, life transitions, self-esteem struggles, and anxiety.
Nashville Emotional Wellness (NEW) Counseling helps people struggling with managing the responsibilities of everyday life, helps people who are struggling to feel good about themselves, and helps people who feel lost and are suffering from unhealed wounds.
My passion is supporting children, adolescents, and college-aged individuals as they navigate challenges like behavioral concerns, family conflict, life transitions, self-esteem struggles, and anxiety.
Nashville Emotional Wellness (NEW) Counseling helps people struggling with managing the responsibilities of everyday life, helps people who are struggling to feel good about themselves, and helps people who feel lost and are suffering from unhealed wounds.
Jessica Davidson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC-S, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37221
I have also been specially trained to work with children who have experienced physical and sexual abuse, behavioral issues and problems controlling anger.
Are you worried about your child? Does your child not seem like themselves? Your child may be irritable, aggressive and defiant. Your child may seem angry or withdrawn. Adolescents often refuse to talk to you, participate in enjoyable activities, experience thoughts of suicide or do things to harm themselves. Your child may have experienced a traumatic event or is having difficulty navigating a life change such as divorce, death of a family member or adoption. You may feel hopeless and not sure how to help your child. If this sounds familiar, I can help. I have experience working with children with these same issues.
I have also been specially trained to work with children who have experienced physical and sexual abuse, behavioral issues and problems controlling anger.
Are you worried about your child? Does your child not seem like themselves? Your child may be irritable, aggressive and defiant. Your child may seem angry or withdrawn. Adolescents often refuse to talk to you, participate in enjoyable activities, experience thoughts of suicide or do things to harm themselves. Your child may have experienced a traumatic event or is having difficulty navigating a life change such as divorce, death of a family member or adoption. You may feel hopeless and not sure how to help your child. If this sounds familiar, I can help. I have experience working with children with these same issues.
Inner Beauty Wellness
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCMHSP, Temp
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37210
I specialize in behavior modification, mood disorders, youth and adolescents behaviors, life transitions, mindfulness exercises, and organizational consulting.
My focus is you and understanding how your mind works. It is challenging trying to identify with your inner light while going through the motions of life. Searching for strength, courage, happiness, and peace without a clear understanding of life purpose, can be overwhelming. Our partnership in your emotional journey will explore your soul, identify the root of your issues and navigate a plan to elevate your self worth through integrative mental health and holistic approaches. My goal is to empower you to live purposely and authentically.
I specialize in behavior modification, mood disorders, youth and adolescents behaviors, life transitions, mindfulness exercises, and organizational consulting.
My focus is you and understanding how your mind works. It is challenging trying to identify with your inner light while going through the motions of life. Searching for strength, courage, happiness, and peace without a clear understanding of life purpose, can be overwhelming. Our partnership in your emotional journey will explore your soul, identify the root of your issues and navigate a plan to elevate your self worth through integrative mental health and holistic approaches. My goal is to empower you to live purposely and authentically.
I have experience working with disorders such as ADHD, PTSD, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Behavioral issues, and Self-Esteem.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (P6336) with extensive work with clients suffering from acute mental health traumas. My degree in Community Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy has helped me to better understand developmental and circumstantial difficulties faced by various ages, systems, and socioeconomic status groups. I found my passion in the mental health field and use my life experience and training to help my clients finally reach their goals.
I have experience working with disorders such as ADHD, PTSD, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Behavioral issues, and Self-Esteem.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (P6336) with extensive work with clients suffering from acute mental health traumas. My degree in Community Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy has helped me to better understand developmental and circumstantial difficulties faced by various ages, systems, and socioeconomic status groups. I found my passion in the mental health field and use my life experience and training to help my clients finally reach their goals.
Child Family Therapy Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37207
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children and families to target their clinical concerns in the treatment of of selective mutism, anxiety, disruptive behavior and other behavioral concerns in children and adolescents.
I am a certified PCIT therapist (and trainer) and PCIT for selective mutism expert (therapist and trainer) with nearly 10 years of experience in the fiend. My expertise in bringing family values into the treatment room creates a safe space for all families to feel seen and heard allowing your family values integration into the core of treatment.
I work with children and families to target their clinical concerns in the treatment of of selective mutism, anxiety, disruptive behavior and other behavioral concerns in children and adolescents.
I am a certified PCIT therapist (and trainer) and PCIT for selective mutism expert (therapist and trainer) with nearly 10 years of experience in the fiend. My expertise in bringing family values into the treatment room creates a safe space for all families to feel seen and heard allowing your family values integration into the core of treatment.
I see clients ages 3 years and up who are struggling with a range of issues like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, behavioral problems, and trauma.
I specialize in Play Therapy for children ages 3-12, and also use other experiential therapies like Expressive Arts and Sandtray to help children identify, express, and manage their big emotions.
I see clients ages 3 years and up who are struggling with a range of issues like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, behavioral problems, and trauma.
I specialize in Play Therapy for children ages 3-12, and also use other experiential therapies like Expressive Arts and Sandtray to help children identify, express, and manage their big emotions.
Chanella Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37209
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is from cognitive behavioral therapy that assists in identifying, challenging, and replacing negative self talk.
Do you feel sad, anxious, and irritable and don't know why? Do you lack energy and motivation to accomplish even minor tasks at home, work, or school? Are you struggling to put your life back in order? Therapy will allow you to make meaning of our difficult life experiences and open up to new ways of thinking, feeling, and being. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can learn to identify and express your emotions effectively, develop healthy ways of coping with difficult emotions, improve the quality of relationships, and increase self-esteem and sense of self-worth.
My approach is from cognitive behavioral therapy that assists in identifying, challenging, and replacing negative self talk.
Do you feel sad, anxious, and irritable and don't know why? Do you lack energy and motivation to accomplish even minor tasks at home, work, or school? Are you struggling to put your life back in order? Therapy will allow you to make meaning of our difficult life experiences and open up to new ways of thinking, feeling, and being. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can learn to identify and express your emotions effectively, develop healthy ways of coping with difficult emotions, improve the quality of relationships, and increase self-esteem and sense of self-worth.
Meet Our Behavioral Issues Therapists
Kesley Danielle Williams Rogers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, AADC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I have a passion to help all, but especially those struggling with behavioral issues and trauma.
I use an eclectic modality with a focus on person centered therapeutic relationships. I use a variety of interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, positive psychology and more. I adjust the interventions to the client's needs.
I have a passion to help all, but especially those struggling with behavioral issues and trauma.
I use an eclectic modality with a focus on person centered therapeutic relationships. I use a variety of interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, positive psychology and more. I adjust the interventions to the client's needs.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues, mental stress, grief, and life transitions.
I received my Master’s in Counseling and Personnel Services from Vanderbilt University. I utilize approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing to best meet client needs.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues, mental stress, grief, and life transitions.
I received my Master’s in Counseling and Personnel Services from Vanderbilt University. I utilize approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing to best meet client needs.
I utilize multiple treatment approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused, and client-centered approaches.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples address their unique challenges in order to help them gain a better sense of overall peace and well-being. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, and relationship issues. I completed my Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Tennessee. I view the counseling experience as a collaborative process, focusing on the uniqueness of each individual.
I utilize multiple treatment approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused, and client-centered approaches.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples address their unique challenges in order to help them gain a better sense of overall peace and well-being. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, and relationship issues. I completed my Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Tennessee. I view the counseling experience as a collaborative process, focusing on the uniqueness of each individual.
I also work with alcohol and drug effected individuals and behavior modification as well as PTSD.
I enjoy working with people young and old. I enjoy the one on one as well as family sessions. I love helping people reach their potential, their goals, etc. Be it young or old, youth or elderly. It's also a pleasure to me to get to meet new people and learn who they are.
I also work with alcohol and drug effected individuals and behavior modification as well as PTSD.
I enjoy working with people young and old. I enjoy the one on one as well as family sessions. I love helping people reach their potential, their goals, etc. Be it young or old, youth or elderly. It's also a pleasure to me to get to meet new people and learn who they are.
Invicta Services Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LPCS MH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37209
We know there isn't a "one size fits all" approach to behavioral health management.
We believe the most important education we can receive is how to manage our thoughts and emotions in a positive and healthy way. Understanding every individual is unique, Invicta develops personalized plans to meet their needs and objectives through counseling. Our team of licensed psychologists and therapists are accepting new clients and provide new patient appointments in a matter of hours, not weeks or months. We value convenient, consistent, and affordable treatment plans to those in need.
We know there isn't a "one size fits all" approach to behavioral health management.
We believe the most important education we can receive is how to manage our thoughts and emotions in a positive and healthy way. Understanding every individual is unique, Invicta develops personalized plans to meet their needs and objectives through counseling. Our team of licensed psychologists and therapists are accepting new clients and provide new patient appointments in a matter of hours, not weeks or months. We value convenient, consistent, and affordable treatment plans to those in need.
Ryan F. P. Robertson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, TLPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you are navigating behavioral struggles, mood disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders (such as Autism and ADHD), or substance use concerns, you deserve more than just coping—you deserve clarity, growth, and lasting change.
I take a scientific and person-centered approach, using evidence-based practices (EBPs) such as cognitive therapy, Gestalt therapy, and neurocounseling. My work is grounded in the science of neurobiology, mental health, and human behavior, ensuring we do more than talk—we create meaningful, measurable progress.
If you are navigating behavioral struggles, mood disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders (such as Autism and ADHD), or substance use concerns, you deserve more than just coping—you deserve clarity, growth, and lasting change.
I take a scientific and person-centered approach, using evidence-based practices (EBPs) such as cognitive therapy, Gestalt therapy, and neurocounseling. My work is grounded in the science of neurobiology, mental health, and human behavior, ensuring we do more than talk—we create meaningful, measurable progress.
Chloe specializes in anxiety, depression, behavioral struggles, academic problems, attachment issues, as well as parenting skills and needs.
Chloe provides a safe and empowering environment that allows for positive change and personal growth by meeting her clients where they are. Her passion is helping others become confident in who they are and how they function in the world. She uses a fun and creative approach using art therapy alongside traditional counseling, which allows clients to express themselves beyond words. Some children and adolescents do not know how to explain what they are feeling or struggling with; Chloe helps them work through those feelings so they can better themselves and how they relate to others in their lives.
Chloe specializes in anxiety, depression, behavioral struggles, academic problems, attachment issues, as well as parenting skills and needs.
Chloe provides a safe and empowering environment that allows for positive change and personal growth by meeting her clients where they are. Her passion is helping others become confident in who they are and how they function in the world. She uses a fun and creative approach using art therapy alongside traditional counseling, which allows clients to express themselves beyond words. Some children and adolescents do not know how to explain what they are feeling or struggling with; Chloe helps them work through those feelings so they can better themselves and how they relate to others in their lives.
I enjoy exploring solutions through recognizing how life experiences impact behavior patterns.
I incorporate multiple modalities within my practice including Applied Behavior Analysis, REBT, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Systems Theory to ensure a holistic perspective to helping others. I believe in the importance of goal setting, and the development of replacement behavior strategies so clients can establish new patterns of behavior.
I enjoy exploring solutions through recognizing how life experiences impact behavior patterns.
I incorporate multiple modalities within my practice including Applied Behavior Analysis, REBT, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Systems Theory to ensure a holistic perspective to helping others. I believe in the importance of goal setting, and the development of replacement behavior strategies so clients can establish new patterns of behavior.
I have experience working with disorders such as ADHD, PTSD, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Behavioral issues, and Self-Esteem.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (P6336) with extensive work with clients suffering from acute mental health traumas. My degree in Community Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy has helped me to better understand developmental and circumstantial difficulties faced by various ages, systems, and socioeconomic status groups. I found my passion in the mental health field and use my life experience and training to help my clients finally reach their goals.
I have experience working with disorders such as ADHD, PTSD, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Behavioral issues, and Self-Esteem.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (P6336) with extensive work with clients suffering from acute mental health traumas. My degree in Community Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy has helped me to better understand developmental and circumstantial difficulties faced by various ages, systems, and socioeconomic status groups. I found my passion in the mental health field and use my life experience and training to help my clients finally reach their goals.
See more therapy options for Nashville
Nearby Behavioral Issues Therapists Searches for Nashville
- Antioch
- Bellevue
- Berry Hill
- Brentwood
- Goodlettsville
- Hendersonville
- Hermitage
- La Vergne
- Madison
- Mount Juliet
- Oak Hill
- Old Hickory
Behavioral Issues Therapists
What happens in therapy for behavioral issues?
No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behavior issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.
What therapy types help with behavioral issues?
Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.
How long does therapy last for behavioral issues?
Among popular approaches to treating behavioral concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behavior management, often used when the underlying cause of behavior issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioral issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.
How effective is therapy for behavior issues?
Studies show that therapy for behavior issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behavior later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behavior. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.