Gottman Method Therapists in Nashville, TN
You are here for a reason. Maybe the anxious thought spiral won’t stop, the emotions feel too overwhelming, or you’ve found ways to cope that are negatively impacting you or those you care about. Maybe you feel disconnected in your relationship, trapped in endless conflict, or wondering if it can even be saved. Perhaps you’re stuck in a stressful season of life, and simply searching for ways to balance everything life is throwing at you. Maybe all you know is things aren’t working and you’re not sure what different looks like. Here’s some good news: Change is possible and it begins now.
You are here for a reason. Maybe the anxious thought spiral won’t stop, the emotions feel too overwhelming, or you’ve found ways to cope that are negatively impacting you or those you care about. Maybe you feel disconnected in your relationship, trapped in endless conflict, or wondering if it can even be saved. Perhaps you’re stuck in a stressful season of life, and simply searching for ways to balance everything life is throwing at you. Maybe all you know is things aren’t working and you’re not sure what different looks like. Here’s some good news: Change is possible and it begins now.
I draw from evidence-based practices and integrate attachment, narrative, somatic, and ACT techniques in my practice, as well at the Gottman Method and EFT for couples.
Hello, I’m Alyssa, and I'm glad you're here. Something brought you here—stress, burnout, relationship challenges, or simply a sense that life doesn’t feel quite right. You may feel stuck in old patterns, carrying heaviness you can’t fully name, or wondering who you are beneath the expectations and roles you’ve been living out. Whatever you’re holding, you don’t have to carry it alone.
I draw from evidence-based practices and integrate attachment, narrative, somatic, and ACT techniques in my practice, as well at the Gottman Method and EFT for couples.
Hello, I’m Alyssa, and I'm glad you're here. Something brought you here—stress, burnout, relationship challenges, or simply a sense that life doesn’t feel quite right. You may feel stuck in old patterns, carrying heaviness you can’t fully name, or wondering who you are beneath the expectations and roles you’ve been living out. Whatever you’re holding, you don’t have to carry it alone.
I invite you to bring your unabashed true self to the therapy room by fostering humor, curiosity and compassion. I look beyond “presenting problems” and symptoms to intimate relationships and how the greater context of your world impacts functioning and well-being.
For the past two decades, I have integrated ritual, mindfulness, and somatic movement into my professional life. I embrace a humanistic and holistic approach, focusing on enhancing self-compassion, improving communication, and fostering congruence within clients and their relationships. I am also trained in Gottman (couples) and EMDR (trauma).
I invite you to bring your unabashed true self to the therapy room by fostering humor, curiosity and compassion. I look beyond “presenting problems” and symptoms to intimate relationships and how the greater context of your world impacts functioning and well-being.
For the past two decades, I have integrated ritual, mindfulness, and somatic movement into my professional life. I embrace a humanistic and holistic approach, focusing on enhancing self-compassion, improving communication, and fostering congruence within clients and their relationships. I am also trained in Gottman (couples) and EMDR (trauma).
Additional Certifications & Trainings: National Certified Counselor, Prepare/Enrich Certified, EFT Trained, Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy Trained, Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1 Trained
We all reach points where what used to work stops working. Many people come to therapy because something doesn’t feel quite right, even if they can’t name exactly what it is. Maybe you’re moving through your days on autopilot, feeling disconnected, or noticing patterns you can’t seem to change. Therapy is a place to slow down, understand your patterns, and reconnect with who you are and what you need. My goal is to help you uncover those things as you move toward feeling more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself and others, whether through self-acceptance or action-oriented growth.
Additional Certifications & Trainings: National Certified Counselor, Prepare/Enrich Certified, EFT Trained, Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy Trained, Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1 Trained
We all reach points where what used to work stops working. Many people come to therapy because something doesn’t feel quite right, even if they can’t name exactly what it is. Maybe you’re moving through your days on autopilot, feeling disconnected, or noticing patterns you can’t seem to change. Therapy is a place to slow down, understand your patterns, and reconnect with who you are and what you need. My goal is to help you uncover those things as you move toward feeling more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself and others, whether through self-acceptance or action-oriented growth.
Are you navigating the intricate labyrinth of life's complexities - stress, anxiety, burnout? Do you find yourself yearning for a safe harbor where you can freely explore your thoughts and feelings, seeking a deeper understanding of who you truly are? It may seem like a simple goal, but it holds profound significance: You're on a quest to find inner peace and enhance your mental wellbeing & you've chosen to seek help because you believe - rightly so - in your boundless potential for growth and self-improvement. But, you're not merely in search of a therapist; you're looking for a guide, a mentor on your journey towards healing.
Are you navigating the intricate labyrinth of life's complexities - stress, anxiety, burnout? Do you find yourself yearning for a safe harbor where you can freely explore your thoughts and feelings, seeking a deeper understanding of who you truly are? It may seem like a simple goal, but it holds profound significance: You're on a quest to find inner peace and enhance your mental wellbeing & you've chosen to seek help because you believe - rightly so - in your boundless potential for growth and self-improvement. But, you're not merely in search of a therapist; you're looking for a guide, a mentor on your journey towards healing.
I am dedicated to reducing the stigma associated with seeking mental health treatment. My focus is helping others become the healthiest versions of their unique selves. I offer a structured, goal oriented process to reach optimum levels of mood and functioning.
I am dedicated to reducing the stigma associated with seeking mental health treatment. My focus is helping others become the healthiest versions of their unique selves. I offer a structured, goal oriented process to reach optimum levels of mood and functioning.
At The Counseling Center, we help clients navigate anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Our therapists offer in-person sessions in Nashville, Belle Meade, Bellevue, Donelson, Hermitage, and Springfield, as well as telehealth across Tennessee. We welcome people of all or no faith backgrounds and provide a compassionate, inclusive space for healing. You don’t have to face hard seasons alone. We’re here to walk with you.
At The Counseling Center, we help clients navigate anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Our therapists offer in-person sessions in Nashville, Belle Meade, Bellevue, Donelson, Hermitage, and Springfield, as well as telehealth across Tennessee. We welcome people of all or no faith backgrounds and provide a compassionate, inclusive space for healing. You don’t have to face hard seasons alone. We’re here to walk with you.
I prefer holistic (whole-person), client centered approaches in order to help clients effectively identify problem areas and create steps to resolve issues and I frequently pull from the Gottman method and from Brainspotting.
I love helping clients make sense of their hidden stories and experiences. Often, these create chaos, make us unsure, and throw us off balance. I believe that everyone needs a comfortable place to rediscover balance and wholeness through unraveling their stories. While I see a variety of clients, I love married couples struggling with intimacy, mixed neurotype couples, adhd, autism, as well as singles and women who have experienced sexual trauma. I also have experience with Homeschool culture and the struggles and wins of the music industry. I offer flexible office hours including Saturdays.
I prefer holistic (whole-person), client centered approaches in order to help clients effectively identify problem areas and create steps to resolve issues and I frequently pull from the Gottman method and from Brainspotting.
I love helping clients make sense of their hidden stories and experiences. Often, these create chaos, make us unsure, and throw us off balance. I believe that everyone needs a comfortable place to rediscover balance and wholeness through unraveling their stories. While I see a variety of clients, I love married couples struggling with intimacy, mixed neurotype couples, adhd, autism, as well as singles and women who have experienced sexual trauma. I also have experience with Homeschool culture and the struggles and wins of the music industry. I offer flexible office hours including Saturdays.
I’m here to help you deepen your awareness of the beliefs and patterns that have you stuck. As a therapist specializing in couples and individuals, I help clients navigate the complexities of relationships with honesty, compassion, and practical tools for change. I guide partners toward deeper emotional intimacy and overall health by fostering mutual accountability, relational integrity, and the courage to speak truth with love. I also explore the dynamic tension between intimacy/belonging and autonomy—helping clients communicate authentically and rediscover themselves within their relationships, families, and the world.
I’m here to help you deepen your awareness of the beliefs and patterns that have you stuck. As a therapist specializing in couples and individuals, I help clients navigate the complexities of relationships with honesty, compassion, and practical tools for change. I guide partners toward deeper emotional intimacy and overall health by fostering mutual accountability, relational integrity, and the courage to speak truth with love. I also explore the dynamic tension between intimacy/belonging and autonomy—helping clients communicate authentically and rediscover themselves within their relationships, families, and the world.
When life feels heavy, whether from constant conflict with your partner, ADHD, stress, or the weight of grief and anxiety, you don’t have to carry it alone. I provide a supportive space where couples can repair trust, reignite intimacy, and communicate safely, and where individuals can find calm, clarity, and confidence. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you and create small, meaningful changes that bring relief and hope.
When life feels heavy, whether from constant conflict with your partner, ADHD, stress, or the weight of grief and anxiety, you don’t have to carry it alone. I provide a supportive space where couples can repair trust, reignite intimacy, and communicate safely, and where individuals can find calm, clarity, and confidence. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you and create small, meaningful changes that bring relief and hope.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Master of Social Work degree with a specialization in mental health and substance use disorders. I have experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with adults struggling with co-morbid mental health and substance use disorders. I have a passion for continuing education and I enjoy learning about new techniques and research to provide evidence-based treatment and best practices. I am a big believer in finding balance within life’s ups and downs and I understand the importance of processing thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a safe and meaningful way.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Master of Social Work degree with a specialization in mental health and substance use disorders. I have experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with adults struggling with co-morbid mental health and substance use disorders. I have a passion for continuing education and I enjoy learning about new techniques and research to provide evidence-based treatment and best practices. I am a big believer in finding balance within life’s ups and downs and I understand the importance of processing thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a safe and meaningful way.
I help disgruntled couples, frustrated parents, overwhelmed teenagers, and anxious business owners. I believe that people are social and require environments that make them feel valuable, understood, protected, and free to communicate all of their emotions. I help people to find their happiness, decrease anxious thoughts, navigate relationship issues, improve their parenting toolbox, increase confidence, and take control of the emotional rollercoaster. called life. I think that life is a journey not a destination, many people prefer to drive themselves and I help them to take the wheel back.
I help disgruntled couples, frustrated parents, overwhelmed teenagers, and anxious business owners. I believe that people are social and require environments that make them feel valuable, understood, protected, and free to communicate all of their emotions. I help people to find their happiness, decrease anxious thoughts, navigate relationship issues, improve their parenting toolbox, increase confidence, and take control of the emotional rollercoaster. called life. I think that life is a journey not a destination, many people prefer to drive themselves and I help them to take the wheel back.
Relationships get complicated when two busy uniquely minded people are building a life together. As a couples therapist specializing in neurodivergent relationships, I help partners understand the dynamics that keep them stuck, decide what they do want, and make the changes that will solidify new ways of being together.
This approach to therapy is different and often opposite of traditional psychotherapy. It's not about working harder — it's about discovering what happens when it's not working, clarifying the areas that need more understanding, and removing barriers to restore the joy that initially brought you together.
Relationships get complicated when two busy uniquely minded people are building a life together. As a couples therapist specializing in neurodivergent relationships, I help partners understand the dynamics that keep them stuck, decide what they do want, and make the changes that will solidify new ways of being together.
This approach to therapy is different and often opposite of traditional psychotherapy. It's not about working harder — it's about discovering what happens when it's not working, clarifying the areas that need more understanding, and removing barriers to restore the joy that initially brought you together.
Have you often felt like dumbo was sitting on your chest, deep breaths were nearly impossible to take, and tension you barely realized you were holding in your body made you sore the next morning? Do you notice a stream of negative and judgemental thoughts in your head that just feel like familiar friends these days? Some days even feel like an imposter in your own skin…wishing things were different but feeling helpless? You are never helpless. You can confront these narratives and begin healing. You can finally release your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and find support and I am here to help you.
Have you often felt like dumbo was sitting on your chest, deep breaths were nearly impossible to take, and tension you barely realized you were holding in your body made you sore the next morning? Do you notice a stream of negative and judgemental thoughts in your head that just feel like familiar friends these days? Some days even feel like an imposter in your own skin…wishing things were different but feeling helpless? You are never helpless. You can confront these narratives and begin healing. You can finally release your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and find support and I am here to help you.
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.
The clients I work with are looking for a comfortable environment where they can be heard, understood and supported. They are also looking for tools and resources to help them produce positive change in their lives.
The clients I work with are looking for a comfortable environment where they can be heard, understood and supported. They are also looking for tools and resources to help them produce positive change in their lives.
Sometimes when we feel stuck, we know something needs to change, but we just don't know where to begin. As a therapist, I help clients know what changes they can make. I love seeing my clients begin to experience the life they desire. By utilizing the strengths clients possess and enacting strategic changes, the stage is set for clients to reach their goals.
Sometimes when we feel stuck, we know something needs to change, but we just don't know where to begin. As a therapist, I help clients know what changes they can make. I love seeing my clients begin to experience the life they desire. By utilizing the strengths clients possess and enacting strategic changes, the stage is set for clients to reach their goals.
Many people, especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community, often feel lonely and struggle with depression and anxiety. It's important to know that you don't have to go through this alone. With time, effort, and support, things can get better.
Many people, especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community, often feel lonely and struggle with depression and anxiety. It's important to know that you don't have to go through this alone. With time, effort, and support, things can get better.
I work with adult individuals and couples who are high-functioning but emotionally overwhelmed. Many are high achievers, codependent, or emotionally immature, and find themselves stuck in anxiety-driven or unbalanced relationship patterns. They suppress needs, manage others’ emotions, and say "I'm fine"—until resentment, anger, or shutdown takes over. My approach is past-aware, present-focused, and skill-based. Together, we interrupt patterns, regulate the nervous system, and turn insight into real-life change—especially in relationships. If your brain feels loud and tired of spiraling, snapping, or overgiving, this work is for you!
I work with adult individuals and couples who are high-functioning but emotionally overwhelmed. Many are high achievers, codependent, or emotionally immature, and find themselves stuck in anxiety-driven or unbalanced relationship patterns. They suppress needs, manage others’ emotions, and say "I'm fine"—until resentment, anger, or shutdown takes over. My approach is past-aware, present-focused, and skill-based. Together, we interrupt patterns, regulate the nervous system, and turn insight into real-life change—especially in relationships. If your brain feels loud and tired of spiraling, snapping, or overgiving, this work is for you!
My areas of special clinical interest include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life transitions, work/life balance, self-esteem, self-worth issues, parent-child conflict, relationship conflict, and premarital therapy. I have a special interest in working with adolescents and young adults who are navigating periods of self-discovery and life adjustments.
My areas of special clinical interest include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life transitions, work/life balance, self-esteem, self-worth issues, parent-child conflict, relationship conflict, and premarital therapy. I have a special interest in working with adolescents and young adults who are navigating periods of self-discovery and life adjustments.
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