Family Therapy in Nashville, TN
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Libby Sanders Burke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, JD
Verified
Verified
I have a Masters in Marriage and
Family Therapy
and have specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
My passion as a counselor is two-fold: to walk alongside couples who feel emotionally distant and distressed in their relationships on the path toward connection and healing, and to journey with women who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, conflict resolution, and other relational issues.

Dr. Layla J. Bonner
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, NCC
Verified
Verified
If you wish to process experiences of loss, relational wounds,
family
conflict, trauma, chronic anxiety, or difficult personal transitions, I am happy to offer a healing presence to you.
I work best with clients who have a deep desire to be seen, heard, and known. I want to know your heart, your fears, your shame, and your pain. I want to know how past hurts and trauma affect your everyday life today.
Not accepting new clients

Claire Emerick
Counselor, MAMFT, LPC, MHSP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
With a background in Marriage and
Family Therapy
, I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families grow to live full lives of meaning and purpose.
Having been in the field for a decade, I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients and have a passion for people in the midst of life transitions such as shifting relationships, career change, and health issues. Most importantly, I desire to walk with my clients into the depths of their hearts and to help awaken them to their inherent worth. I believe the counseling process is an art and I consider it a privilege to walk with my clients toward healing.

Rain Marie Voss
Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Frances M Bledsoe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CFAAMFT
Verified
Verified
If you choose to work with me, know that I will draw from a framework of diverse methodologies to tailor my work with you to your UNIQUE personality, preferences, strengths, goals; and, if a couple or
family
, to your specific relational patterns and concerns.
Life can be difficult at times. Perhaps you are wanting to make some changes in your life, or relationship. I believe that most of us CAN make the changes we deeply want to, particularly if we have a kind and knowledgeable advocate to that process. You may have reservations about asking for support. Know that when you do, you are bravely moving yourself forward to a better tomorrow. I strive to be a compassionate, trustworthy, and enthusiastic partner to my clients' growth processes.

Kelvin Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Please contact me for a free 15 min phone consultation to determine if receiving therapy is a good fit for you or your
family
member.
“The hardest part about the gym, is getting there.” And you have done that! I am excited that you have taken the first step to overcome your emotional challenges and life stressors. Making the choice to begin therapy is not always an easy one. My goal is to help you feel more comfortable about that decision. Sometimes you just need someone to assist you with life changes, challenges, and handling the stress of it all.
Waitlist for new clients

Christy Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome to New Story Therapy! My hope is to provide you with a safe, supportive space to navigate your relationship with yourself and with others. I currently work primarily with adults who are seeking healing from trauma, anxiety, and depression that may stem from
family
of origin issues, physical, sexual, & emotional abuse, relationship conflict, and other difficult life experiences. Many of my clients are entrepreneurs, creatives, students, Asian Americans & people of color, and people within the helping profession. You have taken the first step of courage in being here, and it is my honor to connect with you.

Sarah Detring
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Verified
My experience includes working with adult clients who have experienced trauma or addiction directly or within their
family
systems.
My mission is to create a safe space for individuals to find healing, freedom, and self-acceptance. I am passionate about helping my clients regain confidence while beginning to love and trust themselves. I help my clients unlearn negative beliefs and begin to change relationship patterns that no longer serve them. I work well with people pleasers, people who struggle to set boundaries, or people who chronically sacrifice themselves for others. When we are able to know what we need and set limits in our relationships, we enhance our emotional well-being and our relationships become healthier.

E-Ling Cheah
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified
Verified
I have worked extensively with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioral issues, personality disorders, relationship and
family
issues, grief and loss, anger issues, and multicultural issues.
You and I both know that life can feel unbelievably messy, unpredictable and chaotic. It's easy to get lost in the frenetic juggling of home life, work life and relationships. You can lose your sense of purpose, direction and even who you are. Experiencing some measure of difficulty, distress and pain IS life, but what happens when your usual ways of coping no longer work? It can be all too easy to surrender to the unrelenting waves of frustration, despair and disillusionment when faced with difficult experiences.

Jan Clifton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It's hard to talk to friends or
family
members about the lack of joy or imbalance of struggle in parenting.
You have managed or contained life's challenges until it doesn't work anymore. The experiences of the past do not have to interfere with your joy in the present or future. My goal is to create a safe place for you to explore, learn, and create a new way of being in relationships and the world. I specialize in working with individuals and families that have been impacted by traumatic experiences, complex grief, attachment and relationship ruptures. Loss often involves trauma and trauma always involves grief.

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.
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Bright Horse Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Culture, technology, relationships, work,
family
, and money can really take a toll on how we feel, what we think, and what we do.
Are you feeling stuck? Is there something nagging at you? Maybe you are stressed or feeling down. Perhaps you want more out of your relationships or more satisfaction from your work life. Therapy can help. Bright Horse Counseling provides therapeutic counseling services to relieve suffering, restore connections, and empower individuals, families, and communities to thrive. Our vision is to normalize therapy and eliminate the stigma that prevents us from engaging in regular mental health care. We work for a future where we all feel better and live well, together.

Maribeth Gambill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified
Verified
I focus on topics including trauma, anxiety, depression, academic problems, stress, low self-esteem, parenting/
family
struggles, and many other issues that may come along with progressing through the stormy stages of life.
"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.

Julia A McAninch
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
In addition to my therapy practice, I work as a Collaborative Divorce Coach and Rule 31
Family
Mediator helping clients resolve disputes respectfully and promoting positive co-parenting relationships.
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.
Not accepting new clients

Menan M Assefa
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFT
1 Endorsed
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.

Karl S Bolton
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADAC, II
Verified
Verified
Stuck? Suffering? Unsure of what to do next? I live to serve those struggling with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), and their families. If you or a
family
member is struggling with use of drugs an alcohol, I am here to help. In addition, those facing the challenges of ongoing recovery, including co-occurring disorders,
family
of origin issues, codependency, life stage issue, etc, will feel perfectly at home. I am ready to help you.
Not accepting new clients

Jeffries Counseling & Consulting Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP, CCTP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clinical practice consists of the treatment of trauma, bereavement/grief, employee assistance (EAP), conflict resolution/workplace issues, affective disorders, anxiety disorders (PTSD), personality disorders, marital &
family
issues, and self-esteem issues all in a safe, empathic environment.

Jon Nemcek
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
11 Endorsed
Verified
11 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
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 that most private practice therapists can't easily access.

Jerald (Jt) Tisdale
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified
Verified
Sometimes, your teen has experienced a traumatic event or is just having difficulty navigating life’s changes, such as divorce; the death of a
family
member; adoption; or adjusting to school, friends, and their self-identity. Communicating how they feel, especially to their parents, is not a teen’s strong point. As a result, both the teen and parents become frustrated. Adolescence is a significant life transition. Without some guidance (or interpreter), the process becomes a rocky road for all involved.

Staci Buford
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified
Verified
Life's journey is full of obstacles such as anxiety, relationship issues,
family
of origin issues, self-esteem or identity issues, life transitions, and more. I am here to journey alongside clients as they create change, take steps toward goals, and live authentically. My holistic approach advocates that mental, physical, and spiritual health are the keys to unlock maximized well-being.
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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.