Family Therapists in Nashville, TN
I'm trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices.
I help clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, PTSD/trauma, motivation & life adjustments. It's not uncommon to find ourselves stuck or overwhelmed. We've often learned to neglect ourselves, our needs, and feel unable to call upon others when we need help. Many of us battle with feelings of shame and speak to ourselves in a critical voice. I believe this often comes from a place of wounding from our past that drives us further away from our true, authentic self. When we can learn how to care for ourselves in the way we needed in the past, we can shift our beliefs of ourselves and who we are in relation to others.
I'm trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices.
I help clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, PTSD/trauma, motivation & life adjustments. It's not uncommon to find ourselves stuck or overwhelmed. We've often learned to neglect ourselves, our needs, and feel unable to call upon others when we need help. Many of us battle with feelings of shame and speak to ourselves in a critical voice. I believe this often comes from a place of wounding from our past that drives us further away from our true, authentic self. When we can learn how to care for ourselves in the way we needed in the past, we can shift our beliefs of ourselves and who we are in relation to others.
Welcome! It's my heart's work to collaborate with you on your journey towards growth, alignment and coming home to your most authentic self. As a therapist, it's my role to create a nurturing and collaborative space where you can practice self-compassion, rebuild self-trust, and release and rewire worn out patterns of thought and behavior. My approach is warm and deeply personal, integrating evidence-based practices with a deep respect for who you are, where you've been, and what healing looks like for you specifically.
Welcome! It's my heart's work to collaborate with you on your journey towards growth, alignment and coming home to your most authentic self. As a therapist, it's my role to create a nurturing and collaborative space where you can practice self-compassion, rebuild self-trust, and release and rewire worn out patterns of thought and behavior. My approach is warm and deeply personal, integrating evidence-based practices with a deep respect for who you are, where you've been, and what healing looks like for you specifically.
I'm Portia Carroll, LMFT, and I love working with teens and adults struggling with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, trauma and grief. I look at patterns of behavior in order to help clients find the most effective ways to reach success!
I'm Portia Carroll, LMFT, and I love working with teens and adults struggling with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, trauma and grief. I look at patterns of behavior in order to help clients find the most effective ways to reach success!
Life can become NOT fun and sometimes overwhelming when you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, major life transitions, or patterns that seem impossible to break. Whether you're navigating challenges in your intimate relationships, parenting, divorce, recovery, codependency, career demands, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can provide the clarity and direction needed to move forward. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, innovative and practical. I believe therapy should be more than just talking about problems—it should help you create meaningful change.
Life can become NOT fun and sometimes overwhelming when you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, major life transitions, or patterns that seem impossible to break. Whether you're navigating challenges in your intimate relationships, parenting, divorce, recovery, codependency, career demands, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can provide the clarity and direction needed to move forward. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, innovative and practical. I believe therapy should be more than just talking about problems—it should help you create meaningful change.
I specialize in working with individuals and families that have been impacted by traumatic experiences, complex grief, attachment and relationship ruptures.
I have 20 years of experience with adoptive families and kinship placements. My approach is attachment focused identifying emotional need underlying challenging behaviors. My goal is to increase connection and redo developmental stages interrupted by complex trauma. I work with every member of the adoption triad including search and reunion issues.
I specialize in working with individuals and families that have been impacted by traumatic experiences, complex grief, attachment and relationship ruptures.
I have 20 years of experience with adoptive families and kinship placements. My approach is attachment focused identifying emotional need underlying challenging behaviors. My goal is to increase connection and redo developmental stages interrupted by complex trauma. I work with every member of the adoption triad including search and reunion issues.
Therapy feels intimidating. But so does white-knuckling it through another week. Are you a new or expectant mom feeling anxious or overwhelmed by so many big transitions? Maybe past hurts are surfacing, daily stress feels unmanageable, or you’re struggling to feel present and connected.
Hi! I’m Kara Guindin, LCSW and founder of Wise Roots Therapy. I help mothers heal trauma, reconnect with themselves, and feel safe enough to fall in love with life again- so you can parent from connection, not survival.
Therapy feels intimidating. But so does white-knuckling it through another week. Are you a new or expectant mom feeling anxious or overwhelmed by so many big transitions? Maybe past hurts are surfacing, daily stress feels unmanageable, or you’re struggling to feel present and connected.
Hi! I’m Kara Guindin, LCSW and founder of Wise Roots Therapy. I help mothers heal trauma, reconnect with themselves, and feel safe enough to fall in love with life again- so you can parent from connection, not survival.
My work is shaped by Somatic Internal Family Systems (IFS) and my own lived experience.
I listen not only to words, but also to sensations, emotions, and subtle shifts in the body. I integrate grief work as part of trauma healing, with care for how early relational experiences live on in the nervous system. I do not believe healing needs to be forced. My intention is to offer a warm, attuned space where all parts of you are welcome.
My work is shaped by Somatic Internal Family Systems (IFS) and my own lived experience.
I listen not only to words, but also to sensations, emotions, and subtle shifts in the body. I integrate grief work as part of trauma healing, with care for how early relational experiences live on in the nervous system. I do not believe healing needs to be forced. My intention is to offer a warm, attuned space where all parts of you are welcome.
Whether that be a change within ourselves, a relationship, a life stressor, or a family, change is difficult and, more often than not, uncomfortable.
However, I believe coming to therapy is a brave and vulnerable choice you or your family are making! My therapeutic approach focuses on using family systems theory and Art therapy. Together we can find new ways to connect, communicate, express ourselves, find solutions, and hope that positive change can happen.
Whether that be a change within ourselves, a relationship, a life stressor, or a family, change is difficult and, more often than not, uncomfortable.
However, I believe coming to therapy is a brave and vulnerable choice you or your family are making! My therapeutic approach focuses on using family systems theory and Art therapy. Together we can find new ways to connect, communicate, express ourselves, find solutions, and hope that positive change can happen.
If you’re here, something may feel heavy—anxiety that lingers, grief that’s shifted you, or a sense of shame or exhaustion. Many people come to therapy unsure where to begin or if their struggle is “too small” for counseling. You don’t need to have it all figured out, let’s just take the first step together.
I’m a licensed professional counselor serving Ohio and Tennessee through telehealth. My work is relational and trauma-informed, shaped by years of walking alongside people navigating grief and emotional pain. We’ll move at your pace. You don’t have to do this alone.
If you’re here, something may feel heavy—anxiety that lingers, grief that’s shifted you, or a sense of shame or exhaustion. Many people come to therapy unsure where to begin or if their struggle is “too small” for counseling. You don’t need to have it all figured out, let’s just take the first step together.
I’m a licensed professional counselor serving Ohio and Tennessee through telehealth. My work is relational and trauma-informed, shaped by years of walking alongside people navigating grief and emotional pain. We’ll move at your pace. You don’t have to do this alone.
Welcome! I'm Gabrielle Jordan, a licensed professional counselor dedicated to supporting teens and adults as they navigate the complexities of life. With a focus on stress and anxiety, ADHD, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, and marital challenges, I strive to create a safe and trusting environment where you can share your story and work toward meaningful change.
Welcome! I'm Gabrielle Jordan, a licensed professional counselor dedicated to supporting teens and adults as they navigate the complexities of life. With a focus on stress and anxiety, ADHD, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, and marital challenges, I strive to create a safe and trusting environment where you can share your story and work toward meaningful change.
Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of frustrating, unfulfilling thoughts, feelings or behavior patterns? Are you ready to find some new, more effective ways to increase your life satisfaction? Would you like to increase your self-awareness and understanding and develop some new coping strategies? Are you looking for a therapist who can be supportive as well as open, direct and an active participant in the change process?
Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of frustrating, unfulfilling thoughts, feelings or behavior patterns? Are you ready to find some new, more effective ways to increase your life satisfaction? Would you like to increase your self-awareness and understanding and develop some new coping strategies? Are you looking for a therapist who can be supportive as well as open, direct and an active participant in the change process?
I help children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate addiction, trauma, ADHD/executive functioning, anxiety, and relationship challenges.
My clients are children, adolescents, adults, couples, and parents who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, addiction, emotional overwhelm, ADHD/executive functioning challenges, trauma, or relationship disconnection. Many come feeling unseen, dysregulated, or exhausted from relying on coping strategies that no longer work. Using a warm, attachment-based and Polyvagal-informed approach, I help clients understand their nervous systems, strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and build healthier, more connected ways of navigating life.
I help children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate addiction, trauma, ADHD/executive functioning, anxiety, and relationship challenges.
My clients are children, adolescents, adults, couples, and parents who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, addiction, emotional overwhelm, ADHD/executive functioning challenges, trauma, or relationship disconnection. Many come feeling unseen, dysregulated, or exhausted from relying on coping strategies that no longer work. Using a warm, attachment-based and Polyvagal-informed approach, I help clients understand their nervous systems, strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and build healthier, more connected ways of navigating life.
As a licensed social worker, I specialize in working with first responders and their families, teens, and young adults - especially those navigating the complex journey through trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.
Therapy with me is about helping you reclaim your story, voice, strength in a way that feels grounded and authentic. I combine evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Processing Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a deeply human, relational style. Sessions are meant to be collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to you.
As a licensed social worker, I specialize in working with first responders and their families, teens, and young adults - especially those navigating the complex journey through trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.
Therapy with me is about helping you reclaim your story, voice, strength in a way that feels grounded and authentic. I combine evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Processing Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a deeply human, relational style. Sessions are meant to be collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to you.
It is wonderful to meet you! I am a therapist and social worker. I primarily work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, grief, parenting struggles, and domestic violence. My approach to therapy is that I truly believe everyone has the ability to heal, but you may have never been given the opportunity or the tools to do so. I also believe that therapy is never a one-size-fits-all. Therapy is a collaborative process in which we work together to find the best way of healing for YOU. Some of the modalities I use to equip my clients to heal include EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy.
It is wonderful to meet you! I am a therapist and social worker. I primarily work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, grief, parenting struggles, and domestic violence. My approach to therapy is that I truly believe everyone has the ability to heal, but you may have never been given the opportunity or the tools to do so. I also believe that therapy is never a one-size-fits-all. Therapy is a collaborative process in which we work together to find the best way of healing for YOU. Some of the modalities I use to equip my clients to heal include EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy.
I utilize Internal Family Systems, existential, systemic, and attachment-based modalities.
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, questions of identity, relational issues, trauma, or are transitioning into a new phase of life, sometimes life demands more of us than we know how to give. If this is where you are today, I commend your courage for seeking help. Where you are at today is not where you need to remain. I will meet you where you're at, and work with you to find meaning, solutions, and next steps in your life and relationships.
I utilize Internal Family Systems, existential, systemic, and attachment-based modalities.
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, questions of identity, relational issues, trauma, or are transitioning into a new phase of life, sometimes life demands more of us than we know how to give. If this is where you are today, I commend your courage for seeking help. Where you are at today is not where you need to remain. I will meet you where you're at, and work with you to find meaning, solutions, and next steps in your life and relationships.
My clinical experience as a therapist has been shaped by my work in both an integrated healthcare setting and family therapy settings, where I have supported a diverse range of clients, including children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families.
My clinical specialties center around supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families as they navigate a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. I have particular experience working with depression, anxiety, and trauma, helping clients build emotional literacy and regulation skills to foster resilience and healing.
My clinical experience as a therapist has been shaped by my work in both an integrated healthcare setting and family therapy settings, where I have supported a diverse range of clients, including children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families.
My clinical specialties center around supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families as they navigate a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. I have particular experience working with depression, anxiety, and trauma, helping clients build emotional literacy and regulation skills to foster resilience and healing.
I have a background in corporate consulting, photo/video production, and family businesses.
It’s not always easy to slow down and make sense of things, especially when life moves fast and expectations - whether from work, relationships, or past experiences - pull you in different directions. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, trying to balance personal ambition with those who are important in your life. Maybe you’re questioning what you want or your next move during a life transition. Or perhaps you’re in a relationship that feels out of sync, and you want to communicate better and strengthen your foundation. If you want to address these important areas, I may be a good fit.
I have a background in corporate consulting, photo/video production, and family businesses.
It’s not always easy to slow down and make sense of things, especially when life moves fast and expectations - whether from work, relationships, or past experiences - pull you in different directions. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, trying to balance personal ambition with those who are important in your life. Maybe you’re questioning what you want or your next move during a life transition. Or perhaps you’re in a relationship that feels out of sync, and you want to communicate better and strengthen your foundation. If you want to address these important areas, I may be a good fit.
A New You Counseling Ctr, PC. (Dr. Tonya McKoy)
Psychologist, PhD, LP, HSP, LPC, MHSP, NCC
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37217
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in assisting individuals move forward from life transitions such as death, relationships terminations, health related issues, financial stressors, and career losses. These losses, when unaddressed can result in feeling immobile, indecisive, imprisoned, and disconnected.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in assisting individuals move forward from life transitions such as death, relationships terminations, health related issues, financial stressors, and career losses. These losses, when unaddressed can result in feeling immobile, indecisive, imprisoned, and disconnected.
Karen is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a passion for helping her clients find fulfillment in their lives. Her strength is empathy, listening compassionately while creating a warm, comfortable space for clients to feel safe and be able to open up. She helps her clients reach their goals through an approach that blends self-acceptance with fostering change and growth. She is open-minded, non-judgmental, and strives to be culturally competent.
Karen is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a passion for helping her clients find fulfillment in their lives. Her strength is empathy, listening compassionately while creating a warm, comfortable space for clients to feel safe and be able to open up. She helps her clients reach their goals through an approach that blends self-acceptance with fostering change and growth. She is open-minded, non-judgmental, and strives to be culturally competent.
I am passionate about helping families heal, find solutions, and live well together.
In the same way adults communicate through talking, children communicate through play. Play therapy helps children express feelings in developmentally-appropriate ways, increase self-efficacy, develop coping skills, and follow limits. I additionally utilize techniques from sand tray, art therapy, game therapy, DBT, and bibliotherapy for older kids and teens.
I am passionate about helping families heal, find solutions, and live well together.
In the same way adults communicate through talking, children communicate through play. Play therapy helps children express feelings in developmentally-appropriate ways, increase self-efficacy, develop coping skills, and follow limits. I additionally utilize techniques from sand tray, art therapy, game therapy, DBT, and bibliotherapy for older kids and teens.
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FAQ - About Family Therapy
What issues does family therapy help with?
Family therapy can help families navigate the complex dynamics of family life, including communication challenges and recurring conflict between family members. A therapist can help family members identify dysfunctional patterns in communication and develop healthier ways of relating. Family therapy may also be helpful during major life transitions or stressful events that affect the family system, such as grief, divorce, trauma, relocation, or a serious illness. In some cases, family therapy can support families coping with specific mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, alcohol or substance use disorders, and eating disorders. In these situations, therapy can provide education and support for family members, as well as to the individual with the mental health diagnosis.
How do I know if my family needs counseling?
Family therapy may be helpful if a family consistently struggles with conflict or communication in a way that affects daily life or relationships. It can also be beneficial when someone in the family is experiencing significant emotional or behavioral changes, such as a family member becoming aggressive, withdrawing, or struggling to cope after a traumatic event. Additionally, some concerns, such as addiction or eating disorders, may be especially important to address in the context of the family unit.
Who attends family counseling sessions?
Family counseling sessions are often attended by members of the immediate family, such as parents, caregivers, children, or siblings. However, other family members may attend when appropriate, including grandparents, stepparents, stepsiblings, or co-parents. Who attends may depend on the family’s needs, the therapist’s recommendations, and the goals of treatment.
Can family therapy be done online?
Family therapy can often be done online. Virtual sessions may be especially convenient when family members live in different locations, have busy schedules, or live in an area where family therapists are less accessible. However, online therapy may not be the best fit for every family. In-person care may be more appropriate when there are safety concerns, severe conflict, limited privacy at home, or when young children have difficulty engaging through a screen.
What therapeutic approaches are used in family counseling?
Family therapy can take different forms, including systemic family therapy (exploring how individual actions affect the family), structural family therapy (uncovering the structure and relationship dynamics of the family unit), and attachment-based family therapy (focusing on how bonds between family members shape relationships). Family therapy may also include psychoeducation, which helps family members learn more about a mental health condition and how to respond to it more effectively.
How much does family therapy cost and is it covered by insurance?
Family therapy sessions, which typically last about an hour, often range from $150 to $250 or more, depending on factors such as location, therapist experience, session length, and practice setting. In general, family therapy may cost more than individual therapy because it involves multiple participants and more complex treatment planning. Insurance coverage for family therapy varies by plan. Some plans may cover family therapy when it is part of treatment for a diagnosed mental health condition affecting one family member. However, many plans do not cover therapy for general family conflict, communication concerns, or relationship issues alone. Before starting therapy, it is important to check with your insurance provider to confirm whether family therapy is covered, what your copay or deductible may be, and whether any diagnosis, referral, or prior authorization is required.