Grief Therapists in Nashville, TN
I work with individuals, ages 18 and up, struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, grief/ bereavement, life stress, relationship dysfunction, or chronic illness.
Sometimes life is overwhelming, and we just need someone who will listen and not judge as we talk something through. Hi, my name is Carrie, and I would like to be that person for you. I am here to help people navigate the feelings that come from being overwhelmed and stressed out by life and all of life's responsibilities. I strive to provide a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental space so you can feel comfortable and so you can address what is bothering you, with the goal of your feeling better. I have worked collaboratively with clients for 27 years, and I look forward to working with you.
I work with individuals, ages 18 and up, struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, grief/ bereavement, life stress, relationship dysfunction, or chronic illness.
Sometimes life is overwhelming, and we just need someone who will listen and not judge as we talk something through. Hi, my name is Carrie, and I would like to be that person for you. I am here to help people navigate the feelings that come from being overwhelmed and stressed out by life and all of life's responsibilities. I strive to provide a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental space so you can feel comfortable and so you can address what is bothering you, with the goal of your feeling better. I have worked collaboratively with clients for 27 years, and I look forward to working with you.
You've experienced a change in your life. Perhaps you have lost someone with whom you felt a connection to. Or perhaps you are facing a major change in your life. Each day feels more difficult to manage due to this change. You’ve had sleepless nights and your work, social, and inner joy is affected. You've learned to wear the "mask" and others think you're fine because you've always been the "strong one". Yet, you worry that you are not fine and not sure how you will move on from this situation. The emptiness is almost unbearable. It all just feels like too much.
You've experienced a change in your life. Perhaps you have lost someone with whom you felt a connection to. Or perhaps you are facing a major change in your life. Each day feels more difficult to manage due to this change. You’ve had sleepless nights and your work, social, and inner joy is affected. You've learned to wear the "mask" and others think you're fine because you've always been the "strong one". Yet, you worry that you are not fine and not sure how you will move on from this situation. The emptiness is almost unbearable. It all just feels like too much.
I have over 8 years of experience working with adults dealing with anxiety, grief, and chronic illness.
There’s no “right” way to move through life, but we live in a world that often makes it feel like there is. Do you often feel like there is a way you "should" be? Do you feel like you’re carrying a big burden trying to manage the pressures of what others expect of you or how you should act? Maybe you’re feeling exhausted trying to advocate for yourself in a medical system that isn’t always set up to support you. Or, maybe you often feel like something bad is going to happen—to you or someone you love.
I have over 8 years of experience working with adults dealing with anxiety, grief, and chronic illness.
There’s no “right” way to move through life, but we live in a world that often makes it feel like there is. Do you often feel like there is a way you "should" be? Do you feel like you’re carrying a big burden trying to manage the pressures of what others expect of you or how you should act? Maybe you’re feeling exhausted trying to advocate for yourself in a medical system that isn’t always set up to support you. Or, maybe you often feel like something bad is going to happen—to you or someone you love.
I believe that healing happens not just in minutes and hours (Chronos), but in meaningful, transformative moments (Kairos). I create space for those moments—especially when life feels uncertain, heavy, or overwhelming.
Whether you’re supporting a child through emotional challenges, a teen navigating identity and stress, or managing the weight of long-term illness, I offer a space that honors both your reality and your rhythm. I combine clinical training with a deep respect for each person’s spiritual and emotional journey.
I believe that healing happens not just in minutes and hours (Chronos), but in meaningful, transformative moments (Kairos). I create space for those moments—especially when life feels uncertain, heavy, or overwhelming.
Whether you’re supporting a child through emotional challenges, a teen navigating identity and stress, or managing the weight of long-term illness, I offer a space that honors both your reality and your rhythm. I combine clinical training with a deep respect for each person’s spiritual and emotional journey.
Maybe anxiety, grief, or trauma has left you feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about what comes next.
I work with adults navigating difficult life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. I use an integrative, trauma-informed approach, blending elements of various modalities depending on the needs of the client. Together, we will explore your story, clarify your values, and implement practical strategies to help you move forward.
Maybe anxiety, grief, or trauma has left you feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about what comes next.
I work with adults navigating difficult life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. I use an integrative, trauma-informed approach, blending elements of various modalities depending on the needs of the client. Together, we will explore your story, clarify your values, and implement practical strategies to help you move forward.
I am passionate about working with adults navigating major life transitions, hormonal and menstrual health concerns, and experiences of grief and loss.
Part of what drew me to this profession is that therapy has been an invaluable tool in my own life. Being human is hard work, and none of us make it through unscathed. I believe everyone can benefit from having a space to put words to their fears, doubts, emotions, and beliefs—and to gain clarity about what is serving them and what is holding them back.
I am passionate about working with adults navigating major life transitions, hormonal and menstrual health concerns, and experiences of grief and loss.
Part of what drew me to this profession is that therapy has been an invaluable tool in my own life. Being human is hard work, and none of us make it through unscathed. I believe everyone can benefit from having a space to put words to their fears, doubts, emotions, and beliefs—and to gain clarity about what is serving them and what is holding them back.
I help clients anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, cultural challenges and more.
I am trained in trauma processing (EMDR) and also integrate practices from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), parts work, and polyvagal theory. I include yoga, movement, art, & other expressive/creative interventions when appropriate as well. I enjoy working with anxiety, trauma, cultural issues, grief, teens, trans-racial adoptees, identity & more.
I help clients anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, cultural challenges and more.
I am trained in trauma processing (EMDR) and also integrate practices from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), parts work, and polyvagal theory. I include yoga, movement, art, & other expressive/creative interventions when appropriate as well. I enjoy working with anxiety, trauma, cultural issues, grief, teens, trans-racial adoptees, identity & more.
I specialize in working with high-functioning individuals and couples—particularly Black professionals, clergy, and caregivers—who are carrying the invisible weight of trauma, burnout, grief, or relational strain.
I offer faith-rooted individual, premarital, and marital counseling, integrating psychological insight, spiritual care, and practical tools. My goal is to help you reclaim your voice, deepen your relationships, and heal with dignity. While I provide telehealth sessions, I prioritize in-person work for those in the Nashville area. My private-pay rate is $150.
I specialize in working with high-functioning individuals and couples—particularly Black professionals, clergy, and caregivers—who are carrying the invisible weight of trauma, burnout, grief, or relational strain.
I offer faith-rooted individual, premarital, and marital counseling, integrating psychological insight, spiritual care, and practical tools. My goal is to help you reclaim your voice, deepen your relationships, and heal with dignity. While I provide telehealth sessions, I prioritize in-person work for those in the Nashville area. My private-pay rate is $150.
My clients are people whose story has taken an unexpected turn, whether through loss, a major life shift, or simply feeling disconnected from the life they thought they'd have.
I specialize in grief, life transitions, and supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. The therapeutic relationship is everything to me. I show up as a real collaborator, meeting you where you are, asking the hard questions, and helping you develop your own tools for handling whatever life brings.
My clients are people whose story has taken an unexpected turn, whether through loss, a major life shift, or simply feeling disconnected from the life they thought they'd have.
I specialize in grief, life transitions, and supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. The therapeutic relationship is everything to me. I show up as a real collaborator, meeting you where you are, asking the hard questions, and helping you develop your own tools for handling whatever life brings.
I am open to working with clients with a wide variety of issues, but I particularly enjoys working with individuals experiencing anxiety and/or depression, those experiencing grief and loss, and providing premarital counseling to couples.
As a pastoral counselor, I am willing to discuss faith-related issues. My faith tradition is Christian, but I welcome people of all faiths. Everyone, those of strong faith, questioning faith, or no faith at all and those who may have been hurt by organized religion or prefer to consider themselves spiritual but not religions are welcome in my office.
I am open to working with clients with a wide variety of issues, but I particularly enjoys working with individuals experiencing anxiety and/or depression, those experiencing grief and loss, and providing premarital counseling to couples.
As a pastoral counselor, I am willing to discuss faith-related issues. My faith tradition is Christian, but I welcome people of all faiths. Everyone, those of strong faith, questioning faith, or no faith at all and those who may have been hurt by organized religion or prefer to consider themselves spiritual but not religions are welcome in my office.
I have specialized training in grief, pregnancy and postpartum, and trauma.
I am a Nashville-based therapist with over 15 years of experience offering a grounded, compassionate space where clients can slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with themselves. With warmth, authenticity, and trust, I help clients heal, grow, and reach their full potential. It is the greatest privilege to be able to work alongside individuals as they navigate some of the most joyous and difficult parts of life.
I have specialized training in grief, pregnancy and postpartum, and trauma.
I am a Nashville-based therapist with over 15 years of experience offering a grounded, compassionate space where clients can slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with themselves. With warmth, authenticity, and trust, I help clients heal, grow, and reach their full potential. It is the greatest privilege to be able to work alongside individuals as they navigate some of the most joyous and difficult parts of life.
I work with adults navigating through a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, identity and self-esteem issues, chronic illness, and relationship challenges.
I use an integrative approach in our sessions together, incorporating elements of a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet your unique needs and goals. Modalities that I often incorporate include person-centered therapy, attachment work, parts work, somatic interventions, trauma-informed interventions, narrative therapy, CBT, and DBT.
I work with adults navigating through a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, identity and self-esteem issues, chronic illness, and relationship challenges.
I use an integrative approach in our sessions together, incorporating elements of a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet your unique needs and goals. Modalities that I often incorporate include person-centered therapy, attachment work, parts work, somatic interventions, trauma-informed interventions, narrative therapy, CBT, and DBT.
Are you grieving a loss, or searching for a deeper sense of meaning and peace?
With advanced training from The Center for Complicated Grief at Columbia University, I help clients navigate even the most complex forms of loss. For many clients, mindfulness becomes a cornerstone of growth. With 25 years of personal meditation practice and over 35 mindfulness retreats, I help people cultivate awareness, self-compassion and inner peace.
Are you grieving a loss, or searching for a deeper sense of meaning and peace?
With advanced training from The Center for Complicated Grief at Columbia University, I help clients navigate even the most complex forms of loss. For many clients, mindfulness becomes a cornerstone of growth. With 25 years of personal meditation practice and over 35 mindfulness retreats, I help people cultivate awareness, self-compassion and inner peace.
Susan Hammonds-White
Counselor, EdD, LPC, MHSP
4 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37221
Waitlist for new clients
Whether your heart is broken due to a relationship breakup, death of a loved one, or because of circumstances in your life that stand in the way of your having what you desire, counseling can help.
Imago Relationship Therapy helps couples to have the passionate connections that they desire; EMDR and guided imagery help individuals heal from past trauma. The combination of these approaches helps couples and individuals learn to make different and effective choices for themselves. Taking the step of asking for help indicates strength and commitment.
Whether your heart is broken due to a relationship breakup, death of a loved one, or because of circumstances in your life that stand in the way of your having what you desire, counseling can help.
Imago Relationship Therapy helps couples to have the passionate connections that they desire; EMDR and guided imagery help individuals heal from past trauma. The combination of these approaches helps couples and individuals learn to make different and effective choices for themselves. Taking the step of asking for help indicates strength and commitment.
With a focus on grief and trauma, (sometimes using EMDR), I aim to jumpstart your healing.
As a licensed therapist in both CA & TN, I have had the privilege to work with a diverse range of populations and unique life experiences. I strive to empower others to work towards their greatest self by using various modalities as seen fit. I especially love working with young adults (20/30's) as they move through changes, loss, and new beginnings.
With a focus on grief and trauma, (sometimes using EMDR), I aim to jumpstart your healing.
As a licensed therapist in both CA & TN, I have had the privilege to work with a diverse range of populations and unique life experiences. I strive to empower others to work towards their greatest self by using various modalities as seen fit. I especially love working with young adults (20/30's) as they move through changes, loss, and new beginnings.
I help people who are in Transition in their lives, whether it is loss of a person, a pet, a job, a relationship, or the secondary losses experienced through chronic illness, chronic pain and terminal diagnosis.
Lowering anxiety levels, frustration levels and assisting people in being able to manage the big emotions, difficult decisions and sometimes challenging relationships while going through the changes and transitions in life.
I help people who are in Transition in their lives, whether it is loss of a person, a pet, a job, a relationship, or the secondary losses experienced through chronic illness, chronic pain and terminal diagnosis.
Lowering anxiety levels, frustration levels and assisting people in being able to manage the big emotions, difficult decisions and sometimes challenging relationships while going through the changes and transitions in life.
Samantha Barstack
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC
4 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215
Waitlist for new clients
I work with a diverse population of clients who are are experiencing challenges related to anxiety, trauma, and grief.
I believe that when we can recognize and engage with our emotions they become more manageable. I have found that through my dedication to understanding nuance and appreciation for individuality, I can walk along side my clients on their own unique path of growth and healing. As your clinician, my goal is to foster a firm and genuine connection that provides us with a strong foundation for healing, self-reflection, change, and empowerment.
I work with a diverse population of clients who are are experiencing challenges related to anxiety, trauma, and grief.
I believe that when we can recognize and engage with our emotions they become more manageable. I have found that through my dedication to understanding nuance and appreciation for individuality, I can walk along side my clients on their own unique path of growth and healing. As your clinician, my goal is to foster a firm and genuine connection that provides us with a strong foundation for healing, self-reflection, change, and empowerment.
Are you walking through or recovering from a major loss or transition?
As your therapist, my hope for you is that you would know yourself deeply and BE known. We will accomplish this through a holistic approach (mind, body, and spirit) that incorporates curiosity, collaboration, and relationship. I aim to strike a balance between increasing self-awareness and building practical tools for managing difficult emotions.
Are you walking through or recovering from a major loss or transition?
As your therapist, my hope for you is that you would know yourself deeply and BE known. We will accomplish this through a holistic approach (mind, body, and spirit) that incorporates curiosity, collaboration, and relationship. I aim to strike a balance between increasing self-awareness and building practical tools for managing difficult emotions.
I believe that people are naturally oriented towards growth, but life’s challenges can cause you to lose your sense of direction and well-being. It can be difficult to find the way back to your path. At the heart of my approach to psychotherapy is a belief that everyone deserves genuine care, respect, empathy, and compassion. I strive to create an environment that is inclusive, free from judgment, and responsive to each person’s feelings and needs.
I believe that people are naturally oriented towards growth, but life’s challenges can cause you to lose your sense of direction and well-being. It can be difficult to find the way back to your path. At the heart of my approach to psychotherapy is a belief that everyone deserves genuine care, respect, empathy, and compassion. I strive to create an environment that is inclusive, free from judgment, and responsive to each person’s feelings and needs.
Grief, trauma, and racial/ethnic identity issues are challenging to navigate.
I have experience in assisting those who struggle with grief, complicated grief, trauma, racial/ethnic identity issues, depression, anxiety, and gender identity issues.
Grief, trauma, and racial/ethnic identity issues are challenging to navigate.
I have experience in assisting those who struggle with grief, complicated grief, trauma, racial/ethnic identity issues, depression, anxiety, and gender identity issues.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.