Bisexual Therapists in Nashville, TN

My specialty areas include trauma and PTSD (rape, child abuse, domestic violence, neglect, emotional abuse, car accidents and other accidents, combat exposure, and other violent crimes); relationship issues (couples therapy, recovering from affairs, LGBT couples, family conflict); sexuality (lesbian, gay, bisexual , and questioning concerns, sexual performance, diverse sexual expression); gender (women's issues, men's issues, transgender issues); identity exploration (college students, multicultural populations, career changes); mood disorders (depression and anxiety); along with other areas of concern. Please go to www.mcaninchpsychological.com to see more.

When you cut a tree down and look at the growth rings added every year, you can see the way fire, water, wind, and people have impacted its life each year. I believe that people are no different. Our environment shapes us, and nevertheless we grow. Some years are harder than others, but even within the hard years, growth takes place.

The clients I've been most effective with have been those with what I call 'blurry trauma,' which is early attachment experiences that were less than affirming. That kind of trauma leads to addiction, less than fulfilling relationships, and difficulty harnessing the resources needed to navigate change so the client can create their most authentic life and relationships.

You may be feeling overwhelmed, isolated, anxious, depressed, and reliving past traumatic experiences, but hopeful for understanding, confidence, and peace. Through my work in sexual assault centers, domestic violence shelters, in private practice, and at Onsite Workshops I have learned how trauma is stored in the body, how it creates negative beliefs about the self, how it keeps us from living in the present moment and how it keeps us from connecting to those around us. Working with me feels like gentle confrontation and resource building in order to delve into past wounds with a deeply open, knowledgeable, and compassionate ally.

I help individuals, parents, and couples transform the fear, shame, and expectations that get in the way of deep connection with others and their most authentic self. When things in our lives feel uncomfortable or scary, we often react by finding ways to disconnect from our emotions, which only leads to things like anxiety, stress, rage, negative self-talk, obsessive thoughts, grief, conflict, and ways of coping that just don't serve us. You may know something needs to change but aren't sure where to start, or you may worry that you won't be understood or accepted. I trust that you make sense and have the capacity to heal and grow.

Finding a therapist where you can connect, trust, and experience real and lasting change can be a daunting process. I see adolescents and adults who are working through gender identity, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and other issues. Using a variety of modalities, including EMDR, polyvagal therapy, play therapy, we will work together to design and implement a treatment plan that is as unique as you are. I am committed to my clients and care deeply about helping them achieve positive outcomes through therapy. Telehealth or in-person sessions.

I believe that there is hope and possibility in life for all people. I want to empower individuals and families to expand their capacity, find brave space and write a new story for themselves. Clients I work with struggle with many different things - anxiety, depression and/ or low self esteem or they may have warped relationships with food, money or sex. Yet, through creating a place where they can listen to themselves, challenge the old stories that are no longer serving them and tapping into the courage to imagine and build a new future - growth happens. Growth is possible and each person has the ability to thrive.

I am called to this work to support folks in overcoming the hard stuff that’s getting in the way of them flourishing and being fully at home in their bodies. Creating a space that allows you to be fully seen and heard is a vital element in any authentic therapeutic relationship, and I’m committed to cultivating (and co-creating with you) a space that embodies these qualities. Working through trauma means not only healing our individual experiences, but also trauma that is cultural, systemic, and intergenerational.

Are you a young professional or creative seeking greater fulfillment in your personal, family and work relationships? Are you noticing that you put more into your relationships than you are getting out of them or becoming frustrated by a lack of mutuality and care? Perhaps you have recently experienced a break up or are struggling in a relationship that is no longer-- or never was--working. Maybe you are hoping to establish better boundaries or patterns with your family of origin or loved ones. If you resonate with any of these experiences and are ready to start the journey to more wholeness and fulfillment, I can help.

You're tired of feeling disconnected from yourself and your body. You're constantly stuck in your own head, wrapped up in self-defeating beliefs and patterns, and struggling to navigate overwhelming emotions. Maybe you're struggling with food, body image, sexual challenges, or past negative events/traumas and wonder if you'll ever be able to break free and feel at home in your own skin. Maybe you're a public figure who is trying to navigate the messiness that is being a human in the public eye. If any of this sounds like you, let's talk!

Asking for help and deciding to begin therapy is a difficult decision, requiring courage and strength. I commend you on taking the first step toward feeling better, self-awareness, and personal growth. My goal is to empower clients to make positive changes in their emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical health. As clients learn to identify & reprocess their negative beliefs, they are able to make personal improvements in lifestyle choices & relationships. I aim to provide a physically and emotionally safe and caring environment for clients to engage in a interactive process to ultimately make the positive changes they wish for.

There's so much to be unsure of right now and SO much pressure to appear to have it all figured out. My goal as a therapist is to provide a space for you to just be a human. I work with folks from adolescence throughout all stages of adulthood who are looking to feel more connected and grounded. Whether you're feeling disconnected from your body, your relationships, your emotions, your values, I aim to hold space for my clients as they figure out what they truly want out of life and find their footing when it seems lost.

I am continually amazed by humans. When faced with change, loss, fear, and trauma, they are able to pivot and experience growth, peace, joy, strength, and resilience. I’m here to provide a safe space for you to come to find the ladder. Having the opportunity to lead clients towards this good in their lives is the reason I became a Clinician. I bring my whole self to sessions and I ask that my clients do the same. I don’t pretend to be a professional robot and, because of this, you will most likely see me cry, cringe, laugh, and feel your feelings right along beside you. This is how we build, this is how we grow - I'm happy to help.

Finding a therapist who validates and reflects core aspects of your identity can be difficult. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space for you to feel accepted, respected, and understood. I appreciate working with a diverse group of clients, especially individuals from marginalized and underserved communities (BIPOC, LGBTQ+). My approach is intersectional, collaborative, and based in a social justice framework.

Now Open To Accept New Clients- Finally! You are here! Welcome to the therapy space that you have been tirelessly looking for through the sea of profiles. Sometimes it takes a bit of work to find what you are looking for, and that's okay. What matters is that you managed to find a place to rest for a while. You may be asking, “alright alright enough rest. How can you help me? Are you cool/funny?” My answer to those questions is yes. I am very cool and funny, thank you for asking! And most importantly, yes. Yes, I can help you.

Accepting New Clients. Do you feel like you're treading water, barely keeping your head above? Are you having a difficult time being present? "Listen, are you breathing just a little, and calling it a life?" -Mary Oliver