Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Nashville, TN
Many of us struggle with defenses and behaviors we have developed in order to escape the pain of our lives, whether it be in the form of substances, food, sex/relationships, work, perfectionism, dissociation, or something else, and in our understandable attempts to avoid this pain we become disconnected from our authentic self and body in the process. As a result, we can often wind up creating even more suffering for ourselves and begin to not only numb the pain, but the joys as well.
Many of us struggle with defenses and behaviors we have developed in order to escape the pain of our lives, whether it be in the form of substances, food, sex/relationships, work, perfectionism, dissociation, or something else, and in our understandable attempts to avoid this pain we become disconnected from our authentic self and body in the process. As a result, we can often wind up creating even more suffering for ourselves and begin to not only numb the pain, but the joys as well.
Healing is not about “fixing” what’s broken—it’s about reclaiming the parts of yourself that were never truly seen, heard, or nurtured. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families who are navigating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, autism, and sexual concerns. Whether you’re a parent trying to understand your child’s needs, an individual feeling stuck in emotional pain, or a couple searching for deeper connection, I provide a compassionate space where growth and transformation are not just possible—they're expected.
Healing is not about “fixing” what’s broken—it’s about reclaiming the parts of yourself that were never truly seen, heard, or nurtured. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families who are navigating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, autism, and sexual concerns. Whether you’re a parent trying to understand your child’s needs, an individual feeling stuck in emotional pain, or a couple searching for deeper connection, I provide a compassionate space where growth and transformation are not just possible—they're expected.
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Haruki Murakami. I will hold a safe space for you to process life and its inevitable pains: change, loss, grief, and trauma. I will join you without judgement: where you are, as you are. Our time together will be collaborative and supportive—a partnership. You will gain an experience of trust and of personal power. You will be equipped with tools and skills relative to the goals that you establish, enabling you to thrive independently. Relationships, "stuckness", trauma, etc. will be addressed and resolved. Together, we will manifest your inherent creativity, purpose, and joy.
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Haruki Murakami. I will hold a safe space for you to process life and its inevitable pains: change, loss, grief, and trauma. I will join you without judgement: where you are, as you are. Our time together will be collaborative and supportive—a partnership. You will gain an experience of trust and of personal power. You will be equipped with tools and skills relative to the goals that you establish, enabling you to thrive independently. Relationships, "stuckness", trauma, etc. will be addressed and resolved. Together, we will manifest your inherent creativity, purpose, and joy.
Are you looking to break free from suffering and overcome your reluctance to be your authentic self? I know how hard it can be to try to cope and be in the struggle alone. As a licensed therapist in Nashville, Tennessee, I help clients navigate complex trauma and mental health challenges like depression, anxiety and interpersonal difficulties, as well as OCD, ADHD, and PTSD. I deeply believe that cost should not be a barrier to accessing quality mental health care and healing, so I offer a sliding-scale. My approach is integrative – tailored to your unique story and needs. We can walk together, grow together, and heal together.
Are you looking to break free from suffering and overcome your reluctance to be your authentic self? I know how hard it can be to try to cope and be in the struggle alone. As a licensed therapist in Nashville, Tennessee, I help clients navigate complex trauma and mental health challenges like depression, anxiety and interpersonal difficulties, as well as OCD, ADHD, and PTSD. I deeply believe that cost should not be a barrier to accessing quality mental health care and healing, so I offer a sliding-scale. My approach is integrative – tailored to your unique story and needs. We can walk together, grow together, and heal together.
I work with minors, individuals, couples, and families seeking relief from anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. If you feel stuck in patterns you don’t understand, feel overwhelmed by emotions, have low self-worth, or feel insecure in your relationships, you are in good hands with me. Whether you are navigating life transitions and attachment wounds, or struggling with stress, PTSD, or the effects of unresolved trauma from emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, I offer safety, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based interventions to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and create healthier, connected relationships.
I work with minors, individuals, couples, and families seeking relief from anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. If you feel stuck in patterns you don’t understand, feel overwhelmed by emotions, have low self-worth, or feel insecure in your relationships, you are in good hands with me. Whether you are navigating life transitions and attachment wounds, or struggling with stress, PTSD, or the effects of unresolved trauma from emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, I offer safety, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based interventions to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and create healthier, connected relationships.
As an integrative and relational therapist with a background in the entertainment industry, I work with creative professionals and adults navigating profound life shifts and the uncertainty of major transitions. Whether you are facing a significant DNA discovery, managing the complexities of chronic illness, or navigating midlife identity changes, I provide a steady, collaborative foundation for processing change
As an integrative and relational therapist with a background in the entertainment industry, I work with creative professionals and adults navigating profound life shifts and the uncertainty of major transitions. Whether you are facing a significant DNA discovery, managing the complexities of chronic illness, or navigating midlife identity changes, I provide a steady, collaborative foundation for processing change
I’m a trauma therapist in East Nashville and see individuals, couples, and group therapy. I specialize in working with developmental trauma and helping men and women move toward healing, deeper connection, and post-traumatic growth.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and emotionally focused. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that shape how you experience yourself and your relationships, uncover the roots of disconnection, and create space for something different. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, develop more meaningful relationships, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and sustainable.
I’m a trauma therapist in East Nashville and see individuals, couples, and group therapy. I specialize in working with developmental trauma and helping men and women move toward healing, deeper connection, and post-traumatic growth.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and emotionally focused. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that shape how you experience yourself and your relationships, uncover the roots of disconnection, and create space for something different. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, develop more meaningful relationships, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and sustainable.
Laura Anderson, PhD, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, AAMFT, Approve, Supervi
11 Endorsed
Online Only
Many of the people I work with have spent years holding everything together while quietly struggling with the effects of trauma, chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, difficult relationships, or major life transitions. Some are navigating chronic pain, sleep disruption, burnout, or midlife changes alongside emotional distress. Together, we work to understand how these experiences have shaped your mind, body, relationships, and sense of self so you can move toward lasting healing, greater self-trust, and a more authentic way of living.
Many of the people I work with have spent years holding everything together while quietly struggling with the effects of trauma, chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, difficult relationships, or major life transitions. Some are navigating chronic pain, sleep disruption, burnout, or midlife changes alongside emotional distress. Together, we work to understand how these experiences have shaped your mind, body, relationships, and sense of self so you can move toward lasting healing, greater self-trust, and a more authentic way of living.
Some people struggle with impulsivity. Others struggle with too much control. Overthinking every decision, following rigid internal rules, and feeling like they have to perform a certain way in social situations. If you relate to the latter, therapy with me might be a good fit. You might be highly competent in many areas of life but find that when it comes to emotions and relationships, things feel frustratingly more complicated.
Some people struggle with impulsivity. Others struggle with too much control. Overthinking every decision, following rigid internal rules, and feeling like they have to perform a certain way in social situations. If you relate to the latter, therapy with me might be a good fit. You might be highly competent in many areas of life but find that when it comes to emotions and relationships, things feel frustratingly more complicated.
As a somatic psychotherapist, I use a combination of body-based and traditional talk therapies to help clients live more fully. My passion is working with clients who are struggling with the effects of trauma including anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and relationship difficulties. Somatic Experiencing (SE) is my foundational lens while utilizing other evidenced based treatments including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Experiential, Dream Analysis, and Adjunct to 12-Step. I view therapy as a collaborative process and see myself as a guide in helping my clients find their unique ability to address their struggles.
As a somatic psychotherapist, I use a combination of body-based and traditional talk therapies to help clients live more fully. My passion is working with clients who are struggling with the effects of trauma including anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and relationship difficulties. Somatic Experiencing (SE) is my foundational lens while utilizing other evidenced based treatments including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Experiential, Dream Analysis, and Adjunct to 12-Step. I view therapy as a collaborative process and see myself as a guide in helping my clients find their unique ability to address their struggles.
I am a queer, trans, autistic, trauma informed therapist. I place heavy emphasis on radical acceptance with all clients. My sessions are a judgement-free, fully accepting space. I also emphasize accountability and a realistic outlook on personal actions & emotions. We will work on both accepting and understanding the emotional responses happening and will work to create a more stable mental state by acknowledging when responses are based in reality versus based on internal struggles. I am a big advocate for psychoeducation and often find people can better process emotions and traumas when they understand the scientific basis.
I am a queer, trans, autistic, trauma informed therapist. I place heavy emphasis on radical acceptance with all clients. My sessions are a judgement-free, fully accepting space. I also emphasize accountability and a realistic outlook on personal actions & emotions. We will work on both accepting and understanding the emotional responses happening and will work to create a more stable mental state by acknowledging when responses are based in reality versus based on internal struggles. I am a big advocate for psychoeducation and often find people can better process emotions and traumas when they understand the scientific basis.
Welcome - I am glad you are here. Therapy can be empowering and transformative. I believe genuine safety and trust are the foundational necessities for therapeutic work and growth. In my 25+ years as a clinical psychologist, I have repeatedly witnessed this truth: taking the risk to begin a therapeutic relationship is an act of both bravery and self-compassion. I seek a balance of gentleness, nurture and challenge with those who entrust me with their stories. My clients have shown me that deep change is possible. My specialties include complex trauma, sexuality, spirituality & anxiety disorders.
Welcome - I am glad you are here. Therapy can be empowering and transformative. I believe genuine safety and trust are the foundational necessities for therapeutic work and growth. In my 25+ years as a clinical psychologist, I have repeatedly witnessed this truth: taking the risk to begin a therapeutic relationship is an act of both bravery and self-compassion. I seek a balance of gentleness, nurture and challenge with those who entrust me with their stories. My clients have shown me that deep change is possible. My specialties include complex trauma, sexuality, spirituality & anxiety disorders.
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain -Vivian Greene. Life can be beautiful but it can also be stormy. Our storms can be anything from anxiety, depression or a traumatic event to situational life stressors; childhood, adolescence, parenting, divorce, a recent move, transitions in careers, etc. You do not have to go through these storms alone. I would be honored to help you identify your goals and help you to learn new coping skills (your umbrella) on your path to achieving your goals, thus learning to dance in the rain.
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain -Vivian Greene. Life can be beautiful but it can also be stormy. Our storms can be anything from anxiety, depression or a traumatic event to situational life stressors; childhood, adolescence, parenting, divorce, a recent move, transitions in careers, etc. You do not have to go through these storms alone. I would be honored to help you identify your goals and help you to learn new coping skills (your umbrella) on your path to achieving your goals, thus learning to dance in the rain.
I specialize in neurodiversity-affirming testing for autism, ADHD and mental health for kids and adults. Clients often come to me seeking testing for the first time or as a second opinion after feeling misunderstood by other clinicians. I strive to create a comfortable environment where you feel validated and understood. My goal is to understand more about your unique lived experience and neurodivergence, get you the right diagnosis, and help you get connected with the resources that you need. Testing is available virtually and in Nashville and Murfreesboro, TN.
I specialize in neurodiversity-affirming testing for autism, ADHD and mental health for kids and adults. Clients often come to me seeking testing for the first time or as a second opinion after feeling misunderstood by other clinicians. I strive to create a comfortable environment where you feel validated and understood. My goal is to understand more about your unique lived experience and neurodivergence, get you the right diagnosis, and help you get connected with the resources that you need. Testing is available virtually and in Nashville and Murfreesboro, TN.
When I think about life and growth, lyrics from a Grateful Dead song feel relevant: "Sometimes the light's all shining on me, other times I can barely see. Lately, it occurs to me, what a long, strange trip it's been." This trip of life we're on can often be overwhelming, uncertain, full of highs and lows, and difficult transitions. Therapy can be a valuable support system to help process these wide-ranging experiences and their impacts while navigating how to cope so that we can cultivate full, meaningful lives.
When I think about life and growth, lyrics from a Grateful Dead song feel relevant: "Sometimes the light's all shining on me, other times I can barely see. Lately, it occurs to me, what a long, strange trip it's been." This trip of life we're on can often be overwhelming, uncertain, full of highs and lows, and difficult transitions. Therapy can be a valuable support system to help process these wide-ranging experiences and their impacts while navigating how to cope so that we can cultivate full, meaningful lives.
Taking care of yourself, your relationships, and your soul are some the most important things you can do. However, sometimes stress can pile up, relationships get strained, or unexpected losses leave an empty place in life. Sometimes even church can hurt. When these things happen it can get overwhelming resulting in many more questions than answers. It is a privilege for me to walk with people who experience challenges and help them heal from wounds, solve problems and glean some redemptive meaning from the challenges they face.
Taking care of yourself, your relationships, and your soul are some the most important things you can do. However, sometimes stress can pile up, relationships get strained, or unexpected losses leave an empty place in life. Sometimes even church can hurt. When these things happen it can get overwhelming resulting in many more questions than answers. It is a privilege for me to walk with people who experience challenges and help them heal from wounds, solve problems and glean some redemptive meaning from the challenges they face.
Jessa Doeppner Llewellyn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37207
Jessa Llewellyn specializes in body-centered care for trauma recovery and wellness. Jessa treats adults who are struggling with posttraumatic stress responses, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and self-doubt. Jessa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in TN, DC, MD, and VA and she can provide telehealth sessions for residents of those states. Jessa also provides in person sessions in her East Nashville, TN office.
Jessa Llewellyn specializes in body-centered care for trauma recovery and wellness. Jessa treats adults who are struggling with posttraumatic stress responses, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and self-doubt. Jessa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in TN, DC, MD, and VA and she can provide telehealth sessions for residents of those states. Jessa also provides in person sessions in her East Nashville, TN office.
“How can I make things better?” Whether you’re managing mental health issues like anxiety or depression or existing in a dissatisfying relationship, you’ve probably asked yourself many versions of this question. If you’re willing to work hard and are open to making changes, know that you have every reason to believe you can enjoy a healthier and happier life. Our purpose is to help our clients know what changes they may need to make in order to reach their goals. We are eager to serve and look forward to working with you.
“How can I make things better?” Whether you’re managing mental health issues like anxiety or depression or existing in a dissatisfying relationship, you’ve probably asked yourself many versions of this question. If you’re willing to work hard and are open to making changes, know that you have every reason to believe you can enjoy a healthier and happier life. Our purpose is to help our clients know what changes they may need to make in order to reach their goals. We are eager to serve and look forward to working with you.
My name is Kelly Franklin, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider designation (LPC-MHSP) in Tennessee. I specialize in helping individuals who are experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, and navigating significant life changes. I am passionate about providing a safe nonjudgmental space where you are seen and heard. I have experience in working with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, relationship issues, trauma, and self-esteem.
My name is Kelly Franklin, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider designation (LPC-MHSP) in Tennessee. I specialize in helping individuals who are experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, and navigating significant life changes. I am passionate about providing a safe nonjudgmental space where you are seen and heard. I have experience in working with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, relationship issues, trauma, and self-esteem.
Hello- Thank you for taking the time to learn about me. I love working with adolescents and adults. I am particularly interested in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, facilitating trauma processes, and substance use recovery. Positivity, laughter, music, and creativity are essential elements of my practice. I look forward to helping you identify your strengths while expressing difficulties through modalities that fit your abilities and preferences.
Hello- Thank you for taking the time to learn about me. I love working with adolescents and adults. I am particularly interested in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, facilitating trauma processes, and substance use recovery. Positivity, laughter, music, and creativity are essential elements of my practice. I look forward to helping you identify your strengths while expressing difficulties through modalities that fit your abilities and preferences.
See more therapy options for Nashville
Nearby Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists Searches for Nashville
- Antioch
- Brentwood
- Columbia
- Franklin
- Gallatin
- Goodlettsville
- Hendersonville
- Mount Juliet
- Murfreesboro
- Nolensville
- Smyrna
- Spring Hill