EMDR Therapists in Nashville, TN
I am trained in Brainspotting, EMDR, Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy, and Somatic Experiencing to help with trauma and PTSD.
Everyone eventually comes upon a life situation that confuses or distresses them. I believe that is part of the human condition. Whether it be situational anxiety or depression, trauma, mental illness or addiction, nobody gets through life without experiencing something. These life events serve as wake up calls to help us make changes and live a more fulfilling life. It is helpful to have someone to navigate new territory with, someone who has been there themselves, to help find a better way. And that's what I am here to help you do, find a better way that leads to a more fulfilling life.
I am trained in Brainspotting, EMDR, Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy, and Somatic Experiencing to help with trauma and PTSD.
Everyone eventually comes upon a life situation that confuses or distresses them. I believe that is part of the human condition. Whether it be situational anxiety or depression, trauma, mental illness or addiction, nobody gets through life without experiencing something. These life events serve as wake up calls to help us make changes and live a more fulfilling life. It is helpful to have someone to navigate new territory with, someone who has been there themselves, to help find a better way. And that's what I am here to help you do, find a better way that leads to a more fulfilling life.
I am so glad you found yourself here! Dr. Brené Brown says, "When we deny the story, it defines us. When we own the story, we can write a brave new ending." Are you ready to own your story, to jump in and author the next chapters? Maybe you are, maybe you are only halfway there- but your landing here is proof that you've taken an incredibly brave first step! Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, loss, spiritual discomfort or deconstruction, relationship conflict or even discerning a career or life transition, I'd love to partner with you as you work through your history and write the next part of your story.
I am so glad you found yourself here! Dr. Brené Brown says, "When we deny the story, it defines us. When we own the story, we can write a brave new ending." Are you ready to own your story, to jump in and author the next chapters? Maybe you are, maybe you are only halfway there- but your landing here is proof that you've taken an incredibly brave first step! Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, loss, spiritual discomfort or deconstruction, relationship conflict or even discerning a career or life transition, I'd love to partner with you as you work through your history and write the next part of your story.
I use storytelling, values work, EMDR, brainspotting, and body-based tools to help process grief, set boundaries, and reconnect with who you are beyond the roles you carry.
Are you the one everyone leans on? Are you the one who holds it all together when things are falling apart? You’re exhausted, but you keep showing up because you care so deeply. Sometimes it feels like if you stop, everything might crumble. Maybe you’re a caregiver for a loved one with dementia, navigating grief while being strong. Maybe you’re a healthcare worker, mother, teacher, or someone who gives until there’s nothing left for yourself. Or maybe you’re in the sandwich generation, juggling aging parents, growing kids, and the quiet ache of your own unmet needs. You carry everyone else’s needs…but who’s holding space for yours?
I use storytelling, values work, EMDR, brainspotting, and body-based tools to help process grief, set boundaries, and reconnect with who you are beyond the roles you carry.
Are you the one everyone leans on? Are you the one who holds it all together when things are falling apart? You’re exhausted, but you keep showing up because you care so deeply. Sometimes it feels like if you stop, everything might crumble. Maybe you’re a caregiver for a loved one with dementia, navigating grief while being strong. Maybe you’re a healthcare worker, mother, teacher, or someone who gives until there’s nothing left for yourself. Or maybe you’re in the sandwich generation, juggling aging parents, growing kids, and the quiet ache of your own unmet needs. You carry everyone else’s needs…but who’s holding space for yours?
Hi, I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with an MHSP designation, providing individual therapy across the state of Tennessee. My style is warm, collaborative, and direct—with room for curiosity, insight, and yes, even humor. Therapy with me feels like talking to someone who truly sees you—without judgment, and with professional support every step of the way.
Hi, I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with an MHSP designation, providing individual therapy across the state of Tennessee. My style is warm, collaborative, and direct—with room for curiosity, insight, and yes, even humor. Therapy with me feels like talking to someone who truly sees you—without judgment, and with professional support every step of the way.
My approach is predominantly rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered, strengths-based, mindfulness, and EMDR.
Whether you are navigating life's complexities or processing emotions, my goal is to provide a safe, comfortable environment to work towards self discovery, healing, and growth. I work with adults who are facing a variety of different challenges, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, women's issues, and grief.
My approach is predominantly rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered, strengths-based, mindfulness, and EMDR.
Whether you are navigating life's complexities or processing emotions, my goal is to provide a safe, comfortable environment to work towards self discovery, healing, and growth. I work with adults who are facing a variety of different challenges, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, women's issues, and grief.
I take a person-centered & strengths-based approach, integrating art therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy, IFS, and EMDR.
We all navigate some combination of painful experiences and traumas just by making our way through life, and these experiences can lead you to construct a story of yourself that is anything but empowering. My goal is to mirror your strengths and your worth back to you— to remind you of the truth, despite what your parents, partners, friends, church, or society have told you. Through a creative, holistic blend of art and talk therapy, I support my clients (individuals, families and couples) to integrate mind, body and spirit in service of deeper healing, connection, and personal + collective growth.
I take a person-centered & strengths-based approach, integrating art therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy, IFS, and EMDR.
We all navigate some combination of painful experiences and traumas just by making our way through life, and these experiences can lead you to construct a story of yourself that is anything but empowering. My goal is to mirror your strengths and your worth back to you— to remind you of the truth, despite what your parents, partners, friends, church, or society have told you. Through a creative, holistic blend of art and talk therapy, I support my clients (individuals, families and couples) to integrate mind, body and spirit in service of deeper healing, connection, and personal + collective growth.
Therapy with Gwen, Trauma and Addiction,
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP-TN, LADACII, LPC-CO
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
I am an EMDR trained therapist with 40 hours of training and ongoing supervision with EMDR Consulting.
Are you "winning" at avoiding uncomfortable feelings and/or the dis-ease of uncertainty with you stuck in mental gymnastics? Are you ruminating about past experiences or disappointments or grabbing onto things to worry about? This may have helped you get through tough times. Now it is time to move into the present, connect your mind and body and take action where you can to move forward toward your goals while aligning your actions with your internal values - the ones your gut lets you know with great insight into your true self. Let's get started to build upon your body-mind connection - pulling your nervous system into today.
I am an EMDR trained therapist with 40 hours of training and ongoing supervision with EMDR Consulting.
Are you "winning" at avoiding uncomfortable feelings and/or the dis-ease of uncertainty with you stuck in mental gymnastics? Are you ruminating about past experiences or disappointments or grabbing onto things to worry about? This may have helped you get through tough times. Now it is time to move into the present, connect your mind and body and take action where you can to move forward toward your goals while aligning your actions with your internal values - the ones your gut lets you know with great insight into your true self. Let's get started to build upon your body-mind connection - pulling your nervous system into today.
I use a trauma-informed, person-centered approach that may include EMDR, ACT, CBT, and mindfulness.
“Trauma shatters the illusion of invincibility, but in that vulnerability lies the seeds of strength.” – Jayneen Sanders
Hi, I’m Sarah. I work with individuals who are ready to process trauma, find clarity, and move toward healing. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel seen and empowered to grow at your own pace. You are the expert in your own life, and therapy should reflect that. Everyone deserves to feel hope, wholeness, and happiness.
I use a trauma-informed, person-centered approach that may include EMDR, ACT, CBT, and mindfulness.
“Trauma shatters the illusion of invincibility, but in that vulnerability lies the seeds of strength.” – Jayneen Sanders
Hi, I’m Sarah. I work with individuals who are ready to process trauma, find clarity, and move toward healing. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel seen and empowered to grow at your own pace. You are the expert in your own life, and therapy should reflect that. Everyone deserves to feel hope, wholeness, and happiness.
Supporting Individuals with advanced trainings in EMDR and psychodynamic therapy.
You feel stuck in relationships- either with family, romantic partners, or friendships. You are trying to get it right but it feels like no matter how hard you try, your family is disappointed, you and your partner can’t communicate, or friendships feel lonely. It’s isolating, and you can’t keep doing it like this. Something has to give. You’re ready to find a new normal. You’re ready to interrupt old patterns. Most of all, you’re ready to experience real, lasting change in your relationship with yourself and others. I want to help you get there.
Supporting Individuals with advanced trainings in EMDR and psychodynamic therapy.
You feel stuck in relationships- either with family, romantic partners, or friendships. You are trying to get it right but it feels like no matter how hard you try, your family is disappointed, you and your partner can’t communicate, or friendships feel lonely. It’s isolating, and you can’t keep doing it like this. Something has to give. You’re ready to find a new normal. You’re ready to interrupt old patterns. Most of all, you’re ready to experience real, lasting change in your relationship with yourself and others. I want to help you get there.
These include Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, DBT-based skills, and EMDR.
Finding the right counselor can feel overwhelming. You want someone who truly understands you and can help you make meaningful progress. I specialize in supporting adults with ADHD, Autism, and trauma, helping them navigate challenges, build skills, and create positive changes in their lives.
These include Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, DBT-based skills, and EMDR.
Finding the right counselor can feel overwhelming. You want someone who truly understands you and can help you make meaningful progress. I specialize in supporting adults with ADHD, Autism, and trauma, helping them navigate challenges, build skills, and create positive changes in their lives.
Seeking help is no small thing. I am glad that you are looking to take the next right step in your journey. If you find yourself overwhelmed by your life's circumstances, struggling in your relationships, stuck in anxiety or depression, or seeking deeper self understanding, therapy may be helpful on your path. As your therapist I would be honored to walk this healing path with you; offering support, kind direction and knowledge of the road ahead.
Seeking help is no small thing. I am glad that you are looking to take the next right step in your journey. If you find yourself overwhelmed by your life's circumstances, struggling in your relationships, stuck in anxiety or depression, or seeking deeper self understanding, therapy may be helpful on your path. As your therapist I would be honored to walk this healing path with you; offering support, kind direction and knowledge of the road ahead.
Being human can be tough, and carrying old wounds can be painful. Pain often speaks to us through patterns of protection, ways we have survived. I help creative, vibrant & sensitive people return to the body's wisdom, gain access to their authentic nature, and find deeper presence in life. Through a somatic, experiential, and relational approach, we navigate lived experience, relationships, transpersonal insight, and the impact within. I approach healing through a non pathologizing, holistic lens— believing that we do not need to be fixed, but given safe permission to be ourselves, fully witnessed and alive in this human experience.
Being human can be tough, and carrying old wounds can be painful. Pain often speaks to us through patterns of protection, ways we have survived. I help creative, vibrant & sensitive people return to the body's wisdom, gain access to their authentic nature, and find deeper presence in life. Through a somatic, experiential, and relational approach, we navigate lived experience, relationships, transpersonal insight, and the impact within. I approach healing through a non pathologizing, holistic lens— believing that we do not need to be fixed, but given safe permission to be ourselves, fully witnessed and alive in this human experience.
I often use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) in my practice.
My ideal client is ready to grow, even if they’re not sure where to start. They may be navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or relationship challenges, and want a safe, supportive space to explore and heal. They value authenticity, are open to reflection, and want a therapist who meets them with compassion and clinical skill. At New Chapter Therapy, I work best with individuals drawn to a holistic, wholehearted approach—where mind, body, and spirit are all integral to the journey.
I often use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) in my practice.
My ideal client is ready to grow, even if they’re not sure where to start. They may be navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or relationship challenges, and want a safe, supportive space to explore and heal. They value authenticity, are open to reflection, and want a therapist who meets them with compassion and clinical skill. At New Chapter Therapy, I work best with individuals drawn to a holistic, wholehearted approach—where mind, body, and spirit are all integral to the journey.
I am also EMDR certified and trauma-informed.
Life is a mix of celebrations and challenges, often leaving us feeling weighed down by emotions we’re unsure how to process. Therapy doesn’t have to be a scary process—it’s an opportunity to be heard, understood, and supported.
I am also EMDR certified and trauma-informed.
Life is a mix of celebrations and challenges, often leaving us feeling weighed down by emotions we’re unsure how to process. Therapy doesn’t have to be a scary process—it’s an opportunity to be heard, understood, and supported.
I use various forms of talk therapy as well as EMDR trauma therapy to help clients get at the root of their problems to achieve lasting change.
I help parents and adults who are struggling to remain calm and act effectively, due to their own painful childhoods, go from stressed and overwhelmed to feeling calm and in-control (spending more confident, happy times with their loved ones) through relatable, supportive, one-on-one, trauma-focused therapy sessions. People who benefit from my services tend to be millennials who have made as much progress as they can on their own and who are now motivated to embark on this journey of deep recovery. If this sounds like you, email me today! i also offer supervision and consultation for pre-licensed therapists.
I use various forms of talk therapy as well as EMDR trauma therapy to help clients get at the root of their problems to achieve lasting change.
I help parents and adults who are struggling to remain calm and act effectively, due to their own painful childhoods, go from stressed and overwhelmed to feeling calm and in-control (spending more confident, happy times with their loved ones) through relatable, supportive, one-on-one, trauma-focused therapy sessions. People who benefit from my services tend to be millennials who have made as much progress as they can on their own and who are now motivated to embark on this journey of deep recovery. If this sounds like you, email me today! i also offer supervision and consultation for pre-licensed therapists.
I am also trained in a technique called EMDR which helps to process current and past experiences - even traumatic ones - deeply and rapidly.
I work with people who are experiencing pain, grief, anxiety, or confusion - who need help identifying what they want to change. I offer you a safe, supportive time and place. In this confidential space you can be listened to deeply, and you can learn how to listen to yourself. Together, we can nurture a healing connection, or reconnection, to your own wisdom and guidance.
My ideal client is one who is open and motivated, who has a deep desire for self-awareness and self-change, and who perceives psychotherapy as part of a process of spiritual growth.
I am also trained in a technique called EMDR which helps to process current and past experiences - even traumatic ones - deeply and rapidly.
I work with people who are experiencing pain, grief, anxiety, or confusion - who need help identifying what they want to change. I offer you a safe, supportive time and place. In this confidential space you can be listened to deeply, and you can learn how to listen to yourself. Together, we can nurture a healing connection, or reconnection, to your own wisdom and guidance.
My ideal client is one who is open and motivated, who has a deep desire for self-awareness and self-change, and who perceives psychotherapy as part of a process of spiritual growth.
I am also trained in Gottman (couples) and EMDR (trauma).
Weaving elements of family systems, mindfulness, parts work, & creative arts techniques into sessions, I strive to support teens, adults and couples with: neurodivergence/ADHD, relationships/coupleships of all kinds (CNM+), life transitions, identity, non-traditional families, and relationship dissolution, as well as anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I am also trained in Gottman (couples) and EMDR (trauma).
Weaving elements of family systems, mindfulness, parts work, & creative arts techniques into sessions, I strive to support teens, adults and couples with: neurodivergence/ADHD, relationships/coupleships of all kinds (CNM+), life transitions, identity, non-traditional families, and relationship dissolution, as well as anxiety, depression, and trauma.
We'll share with you different evidence-based therapies, including I-CBT, ERP/ACT, EMDR, DBT, and CBT-I.
ScienceWorks is a family-owned, psychologist-led telehealth practice. OCD, trauma, insomnia, GI distress, chronic illness, ADHD, & autism frequently co-occur. We aim to support all of these needs.
Our comprehensive services include affordable psychological assessments designed to detect autism and ADHD in high-masking teens and adults; newer, gentler, evidence-based therapies; integrated executive function coaching; and a network of prescribing professionals to make ScienceWorks a one-stop shop for complete wellness.
Our team is here to align with your values and help you move toward self-understanding and self-efficacy.
We'll share with you different evidence-based therapies, including I-CBT, ERP/ACT, EMDR, DBT, and CBT-I.
ScienceWorks is a family-owned, psychologist-led telehealth practice. OCD, trauma, insomnia, GI distress, chronic illness, ADHD, & autism frequently co-occur. We aim to support all of these needs.
Our comprehensive services include affordable psychological assessments designed to detect autism and ADHD in high-masking teens and adults; newer, gentler, evidence-based therapies; integrated executive function coaching; and a network of prescribing professionals to make ScienceWorks a one-stop shop for complete wellness.
Our team is here to align with your values and help you move toward self-understanding and self-efficacy.
Do you feel like you are not living your best life? Have you been going through the motions and believe there might be another way? Would it be easier to explore this journey with an affirming and non-judgmental therapist? Trained as a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the Behavioral Health field, I bring a person-centered, strengths-based, and gentle style to help individuals and couples achieve their healthiest relationships and interactive styles. My primary specialty areas include anxiety, trauma, LGBTQ+.
Do you feel like you are not living your best life? Have you been going through the motions and believe there might be another way? Would it be easier to explore this journey with an affirming and non-judgmental therapist? Trained as a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the Behavioral Health field, I bring a person-centered, strengths-based, and gentle style to help individuals and couples achieve their healthiest relationships and interactive styles. My primary specialty areas include anxiety, trauma, LGBTQ+.
I use an integrated approach that blends evidence-based modalities including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Theraplay, Play therapy, TF-CBT, Circle of Security and specialized trauma informed yoga training in order to individualize therapy to each client based on their wants and needs.
As a therapist, I believe deeply in the power of relationship. My goal is to create a safe 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, adolescents, young adults and families with a wide variety of presenting issues including trauma, loss, family conflict, adoption, depression, anxiety and difficulties with emotional regulation.
I use an integrated approach that blends evidence-based modalities including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Theraplay, Play therapy, TF-CBT, Circle of Security and specialized trauma informed yoga training in order to individualize therapy to each client based on their wants and needs.
As a therapist, I believe deeply in the power of relationship. My goal is to create a safe 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, adolescents, young adults and families with a wide variety of presenting issues including trauma, loss, family conflict, adoption, depression, anxiety and difficulties with emotional regulation.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.