Family Therapy in Nashville, TN
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Victoria Budesa
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified
Verified
I have a special passion for working with folks struggling with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and body image in individual, relationship, or
family therapy
.
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.

Barbara Jo Koehnemann
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Reactivity and emotional turmoil in relationships are often signs of potential growth. One of the most satisfying experiences in my work is coaching a couple or
family
toward a new way to communicate. A way that increases their connection to one another. It is an honor and privilege to facilitate and witness it everyday. As a licensed Marriage and
Family
, and Certified IMAGO Therapist, improving communication and increasing connectivity are what keep me motivated and charged to do what I do, day in and day out. I welcome the challenge of your relationships.

Janet V Heilbronn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am Internal
Family
Systems (IFS) informed as well as having trained in
Family
Constellation work.
I love working with clients that are actively on the path of healing. I have extensive experience working with addiction (both process and substance) and trauma and welcome sober and newly sober people to step in to a process with me. I am an 'out of the box' therapist and work best with those that are open to doing their therapeutic work 'beyond the talking'. In addition to recovery I love to help people identify ways in which to be more fully who they know inside that they are - even if they don't have the fully formed picture of what that is yet!

Blakely Patterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
**I am currently accepting new clients for in-person or virtual therapy, as well as Saturday appointments to accommodate your schedule. Please call to discuss your goals for therapy. I enjoy working with individuals and couples to improve their relationship challenges. If you are struggling with your marriage, blending a step-
family
, infidelity, a divorce or any other
family
issue, I can help. Let's work together to develop a plan that will improve all areas of your life and your relationships. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

Lj Ratliff, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I also offer walk and talk therapy, EMDR, and individual
family
constellations work, which is a powerful embodied experiential healing modality for healing generational trauma.
I believe the therapeutic relationship heals and will keep good boundaries while also genuinely caring about your well-being. I am a warm, intelligent, down-to-earth person who snorts when she laughs. I am interactive and fun, compassionate and heart-centered, as well as grounded and practical. I welcome all people from all walks of life and will allow your therapy journey to unfold organically, at your pace and with your power. I also give feedback and homework and will give you gentle nudges from time to time, if needed. Therapy is hard and fun and beautiful and painful. I hold safe space.

Dr. Mesha Ellis, Relationship & Sex Therapist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you troubled by self doubt, questioning your or your partner's level of commitment, or contemplating walking away from a relationship? Perhaps you are feeling disconnected from others or frustrated by an unsatisfying sex life. Is the conflict in your
family
extreme? Are you struggling to coparent effectively? You may be single and exasperated by the drama that sometimes comes along with dating. Or, a parent who is helplessly watching your child or adolescent struggle educationally or in social relationships. If any of these statements resonate with you, I can help you navigate your journey to contentment, confidence, and bliss.

Katya Brewington
Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP/S, NCC, ACS
Verified
14 Endorsed
Verified
14 Endorsed
My approach combines Person-Centered,
Family
Systems, CBT, and trauma-informed CBT models and I adapt it to meet the specific needs and personality of each client.
Hello and thank you for stopping by. Counseling is a very personal journey and it is important to find a counselor you can trust and feel comfortable with. I always encourage potential clients to research, compare, and even email or call prior to the first session so any initial questions or concerns can be answered and addressed. Over the past 20 years both my training and experience in mental health have been in working with people with history of trauma, mood and anxiety type disorders, relationship difficulties, behavioral struggles, parenting issues, and life transitions.

Alyssa Walden Durdunji
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
14 Endorsed
Verified
14 Endorsed
Areas of special clinical interest include trauma, relationship issues, self-worth, anxiety, depression, life transitions, couple/
family
conflict, substance abuse (including
family
members impacted by addiction), and grief/loss.
I am passionate about seeing lives and relationships restored. I recognize the courage it takes to come to therapy and believe that transformation happens in the context of relationships when people feel heard and understood. My hope is to invite clients into a safe space where we have the opportunity to honestly confront painful and uncomfortable issues.

Diversity ABA
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, (ABD), BCBA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Think about it, you have amassed significant accomplishments compared to your childhood upbringing. Many would call you "an over-achiever". But no one knows how much you really struggle behind closed doors. I've been there. Whether it be a romantic relationship, financial loss, work-related difficulty or
family
/school dynamics, a “trained clinical ear” is essential in order to gain insight and effective strategies for behavior change. We were not meant to go at this life alone. You have someone who knows how to listen, help you regroup and empower your next move.

Darden Wilson
MMFT
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, &
family
issues.
I understand how hard it is to set boundaries & prioritize self care. I also know how hard it is to set boundaries when you feel like you are being selfish for needing them. I have a passion for working with women, & I understand what it is like to constantly feel the need to please. I am passionate about women’s issues & helping women reach every goal they set. I can work with individuals, couples, & families to find their way & help them create or build the life they have always wanted. Mental Health can be isolating & draining. My hope is to be a support system for you to work through your mental health or life challenges.

The Know You Project
MSc, BA
We build deep relationships with each student,
family
, and individual, customizing a plan to meet their needs.
The Know You Project is a career consulting service aimed at helping people discover more about who they are, how they're wired, their strength/passion areas, and what career path might be best suited for them. We work with clients in high school considering what do to once they graduate, young adults who aren't enjoying their current position, established professionals looking to make a change, as well as those looking to get back into the workforce after time away for any reason (ex. mothers returning to work). We offer both clarity on vision, as well as personalized job-hunt tools that make clients stand out during the search

Anna McNerney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
With licensure in Marriage and
Family Therapy
and certification as an Art Therapist, I tend to incorporate systems thinking and creative processes in understanding your lived experience thus far and what brings you into therapy.
I find therapy is most effective when clients come with a sense of curiosity and willingness to make change. I have observed the power of curiosity and willingness be a catalyst in working with clients struggling with unprocessed or history of trauma,
family
dysfunction, relationship problems, emotional distress, mood disorders, substance use, depression, anxiety, or life satisfaction. I am hopeful to assist clients access curiosity and willingness in efforts to create meaningful changes that allow us to live more at ease with ourselves and move through life with a greater understanding.

Child Family Therapy Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
At Child and
Family Therapy
Collective, we give children their childhood back.
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. Parent training is at the core of my work as you are with your child the most, it is vital that you feel skilled to support your child at home outside of the treatment room. We work with teachers,
family
, and community when appropriate to treatment to take treatment goals out of the therapy room.

Paige McNeilly Blackwell
Pre-Licensed Professional, TLMFT
Verified
Verified
This private practice is unlike most others. I am a pre-licensed clinical fellow at The Briggs Institute, Inc. The therapists at the Institute are graduates of Lipscomb University's Master of Marriage and
Family Therapy
Program. As the only COAMFTE accredited program in Nashville, the Lipscomb MFT program has earned its fine reputation by meeting the highest academic and clinical experience standards in the country. Because we practice under the supervision of the Lipscomb MFT program core faculty, we remain connected to academia. This means our work is informed by state-of-the-art scientific research.

Elise Oehring
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I’m particularly skilled with PTSD, anxiety-related disorders, men with narcissistic personality disorder, career counseling, phase of life changes, stress management, grief,
family
conflict, and working with graduate/professional students (or recent grads).
As a licensed psychologist, I provide evidence-based treatment to meet the individualized needs of each person. My approach to therapy starts with providing immediate tools for improvement while working to establish an authentic connection. Through this therapeutic connection, we can work together to examine what is contributing to your concerns in a manner that promotes healing and recovery.

Rachel Gunn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Additionally, I draw upon the Internal
Family
Systems model (IFS) to help clients learn more about their various parts, improve their internal relationships, and build self-compassion.
Finding a therapist and making your first appointment is a courageous first step towards personal growth and healing. In my work, I strive to create a warm, supportive, non-judgmental space where all of your parts are welcomed. I believe that one of the most important parts of healing is developing a compassionate therapeutic relationship, built upon respect, trust, curiosity, and thoughtfulness. I work primarily with teens and adults who may be struggling with life transitions, anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and more.

Caroline Cubillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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, 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.

Preston Lang
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, -MHSP
Verified
Verified
I am trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Attachment Theory & Internal
Family
Systems.
We begin to develop our sense of Self & identity through our interactions with others at an early age. Our self-esteem, our thought patterns that contribute to anxiety or depression, our choice of a partner later in life--- all are heavily influenced by our relationships with those around us. When you begin to understand the origin of your thoughts, feelings and behavioral patterns, you are better able to navigate your life. Therapy allows us to heal from trauma, process our grief, ease conflicts in our personal relationships, and develop a clearer sense of self.

David Pearl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
People's lives are full of change, transitions and evolving relationships. It is natural to feel ungrounded or stressed during these transitions. Whether you are depressed, anxious, or experiencing challenges in your relationships, my aim is to provide a safe and supportive environment to facilitate exploration and strengthen self esteem and relationships with
family
, friends or professional colleagues. My approach as a psychotherapist is non-judgmental, value-based, and practical. I am an active therapist who is dedicated to helping people live their best lives.

Menan M Assefa
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My therapeutic work is experiential and primarily utilizes Internal
Family
Systems (IFS) or “parts work.
I nurture a deep love and appreciation for the complexity, diversity and resiliency of the human spirit and believe, unequivocally, in the healing power of connection and hope. My focus is on meeting each client where they are by creating a safe space to facilitate meaningful interactions. Through my own identity development journey as a mixed-race woman, I have learned how to value my own story and how that impacts my therapeutic lens. It is my belief that knowing ourselves allows us to know how to more deeply and intimately hold space for others.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.