Child Therapists in Nashville, TN
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Amanda Wells
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
For
children
, I use play therapy to facilitate change and healing.
Every person's story is unique and worth exploring. I strive to make therapy an inclusive space where individuals feel free to be their whole, authentic self. My goal is to walk with you on your journey to wellness, whatever the destination might be. I work with all ages and most commonly focus on helping those trying to manage ADHD, anxiety, stress from life transitions, and anyone searching for a positive change.
Winn Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I work with adults, teens and
children
.
You are not alone in your struggle. The way you feel does not have to be permanent. Change is possible and you do not have to figure it out alone. Individuals I specialize in providing compassionate, authentic, nonjudgmental therapy in a safe environment, in which clients no longer feel they have to struggle alone. I can help you with anxiety, trauma recovery, depression, grief, life transitions, parenting and relationship difficulties. I believe that we are in charge of the story we tell ourselves about the world around us. Change is possible and you do not have to figure it out alone.
Christina Brian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sometimes words aren't needed to make sense of one's experiences and that's why play can allow
children
to process at a deeper level.
As your therapist, I will provide a tender and nurturing environment to process persistent worry, depression and general life stress. Fear, anxiety and depression can disrupt the quality of your daily life and seeking professional guidance and support can allow you to move through these stressors and develop both effective coping skills and healthy emotional habits. Life stress doesn't have to be debilitating and long term change is absolutely achievable. I work with individuals,
children
and families.
Janet Weismark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I help adult survivors of sexual and physical abuse work through these issues and
children
who have been physically and sexually abused.
Counseling provides you the opportunity to improve your life and derive more enjoyment from it. I can help you work through childhood issues or deal with problems that are occurring in your life at the present time. Sadness, anxiety and anger are feelings which I can help you effectively learn to deal with.
Tricia E Thornton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified
Verified
As a Registered Play Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor, I use play therapy tools to develop the heart, mind and soul of
children
. After working with
children
and families in private practice and in school settings for many years, my passion is to empower my clients through play. Through their natural language, play,
children
can learn to express their emotions and start to heal. I specialize in working with
children
ages 3 years to 12 years but can work with all ages. Common issues that my clients have are ADHD, anxiety, anger, sadness, school phobia, loss and grief, change in their families, and social anxiety.
Jessica Davidson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
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.
Jennifer Rundberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPCMHSP, (temp), ATR-P
Verified
Verified
It’s kinda hard to be a
child
today. I think most would also say it’s kinda hard to be a parent today as well. Does it often feel like that the frustration levels at your home sometime push everyone in your family to exaggeration? Kids refusing to go to bed, teens unable to speak, chores or school work not completed, or worse—feelings of hopelessness with your
child
not able to enjoy life as usual? Has it become more difficult for your
child
to manage through another day due to grief, anxiety, or events? It can be hard working through these feelings, and I would like to work with you to help navigate through whatever is happening.
Aiesha D Walker
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
** Now offering convenient weekend hours** As a therapist, I believe that compassion, understanding, and trust are important in the therapist-client relationship. I aim to have that with each and every client I see. I have experience working in residential facilities and private agencies assisting troubled youth and their families from diverse backgrounds and a range of concerns. I am also known for conducting creative group therapy for teens, parents, and women. In my private practice I welcome individuals,
children
, teens, couples, families.
Tara Forrest Greene
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about helping adults and
children
heal from relational trauma and move forward into relational health. I have a specialty in helping women recover from domestic abuse. I also work with
children
and teenagers who have experienced abuse and trauma or have high anxiety. I have additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), TraumaPlay therapy, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), Premarital Counseling, and Domestic Abuse Victim Advocacy.
Not accepting new clients
Caroline Cubillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a therapist, I believe deeply in the power of relationship. My goal is to create a safe, nurturing, trusting therapeutic relationship from which my clients can find healing and growth. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Nashville, TN working from a relational, client-centered lens, with a background in trauma and attachment. I provide services for
children
, young adults and families with a wide variety of presenting issues including trauma, loss, family conflict, adoption, depression, anxiety and difficulties with emotional regulation.
Leah Lennox
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My approach is tailored based on the unique developmental and emotional needs presented using the
child
as my guide.
I am honored to work with
Children
, Adolescents and Families.
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Julia Hoge
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, NCC, LPCtemp
Verified
Verified
I believe in the counseling process; the space it opens internally and the shifting it can provide for clients and families on their life's journey. With over a decade of counseling
children
and adolescents in Metro Nashville Public Schools, I have a unique and expansive experience working with
children
, adolescents, and their families as they find togetherness, and themselves.
Jamelun Crutchfield
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
Verified
Are you having a hard time feeling close and attuned to your
child
? Is your
child
struggling with adjusting to school and making friends? Does your
child
seem overly frustrated, overwhelmed, or upset? Sometimes developing a healthy relationship with your
child
can feel unnatural and difficult. This makes it feel overwhelming as parents since you really want to love and support your
child
. I commonly work with
children
who have sensory issues, difficulties socializing, and behavioral concerns. I also work with parents who are interested in learning new and effective ways of interacting with their
children
.
Julia Marx
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MA, R-DMT, LPCMHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Play therapy is integral to my work with
children
.
I provide individualized support tailored to my clients' unique stories. I use expressive arts therapy and dance/movement therapy techniques in addition to client-centered talk therapy to engage with clients as we process in both the verbal and non-verbal realms. The body and mind are interconnected and the body can be used as a map guiding explorations of the self, as well as a metaphor to express emotions which can be difficult to convey in words alone. Through a therapeutic relationship, I provide empathic support and playful intervention.
Kerisha Tidwell
LPC Intern
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I work with
children
and adolescents experiencing low self-esteem, anger issues, anxiety, depression, LGBTQI+, and discrimination.
I bet you’re wondering what kind of therapist I am. Well, I am just like you, a regular person working to become the best version of myself every day. I provide a non-judgmental space for you to work through and understand your situation. I want to assist you on your journey and challenge you as I see the potential in all of my clients. I will advocate for you, encourage you, and be your safe space. I value individuality and embrace multiculturism, so come as your authentic self. Building a therapeutic relationship is my primary goal, and I strive to lead with empathy and understanding. I look forward to working with you.
Adrianne McKeon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Where do I begin and the life experiences that shaped me end? We all go through times where we stumble on the question "Who am I?" No matter what the issue, my hope for you is not perfection or happiness. The goal for our time together is wholeness; because through authenticity, anything in life becomes possible. This is true for individual adults and
children
, as well as for families and couples.
Tammara Kamei
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Verified
I have years of experience working with
children
age 5+ and adults (male and female).
It is my mission to provide effective counseling that is authentic, empathetic and non-judgmental. Increasing awareness of mental health in the black community is a must. I am focused on addressing the impact of primary an secondary trauma in black communities, so that those in need of support know they are not alone. As a supervisor I am also Currently providing supervision to those seeking licensure as a professional counselor.
Scoville Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, RPT, NCC, MS
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed professional counselor in Nashville, TN. I am passionate about helping others and I work with
children
, adolescents, and adults with a wide variety of presenting issues. Life is messy, full of hurts, disappointments, stressors, and grief – past and present. I want to help you get “unstuck” so you can live your best life, whatever that is for you. I have been where you are which makes me uniquely qualified to sit with you and to walk alongside you on your journey of healing. I cannot give you the answers, but I promise you will not have to find them alone.
Dr. Ann Caballero
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, LSSP
Verified
Verified
It's a privilege to partner with them and their
children
on their journey.
As of August 2023, I have relocated my practice from Houston, TX to Nashville, TN. I am now scheduling fall in-person psychological, psychoeducational, and school neuropsychological assessments and therapy sessions in Nashville, TN and telepsychology appointments in the 39 PSYPACT states.
Nashville, TN 37215
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HopeNation
Does your
child
, teen or young adult (up to age 26) struggle to experience the best that life has to offer? As a parent do you have challenges that create overwhelm and distance between you and your
child
? As a young adult, are you at a loss for how to handle what life throws your way? HopeNation therapists offer hope and healing to
children
, teens, young adults and their families by empowering our clients to take charge of their lives. Proven interventions are used within a supportive and non-judgmental space that allows growth and transformation to take hold and flourish. You are not alone, reach out and connect today...
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Nashville, TN provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Nashville build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Nashville build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.