Racial Identity Therapists in Nashville, TN
Are you a Black Indigenous or POC individual struggling with anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, or the pressure to be “perfect” or the “strong” friend or partner? Maybe therapy feels unfamiliar or uncomfortable because it was not encouraged in your family. I work with people navigating identity-related stress, trauma, neurodiversity, masking, and feeling disconnected from themselves or others. Together, we can explore what feels heavy, build tools for healing, and create a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and meaningful. Now accepting clients in both Tennessee and Florida
Are you a Black Indigenous or POC individual struggling with anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, or the pressure to be “perfect” or the “strong” friend or partner? Maybe therapy feels unfamiliar or uncomfortable because it was not encouraged in your family. I work with people navigating identity-related stress, trauma, neurodiversity, masking, and feeling disconnected from themselves or others. Together, we can explore what feels heavy, build tools for healing, and create a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and meaningful. Now accepting clients in both Tennessee and Florida
You're carrying the weight of navigating a world that often feels like it wasn't built for you. It can be brutal, the constant feeling of being on edge, the unseen barriers you face daily, and the overwhelming expectation to fit the “mold”. You're not alone. I'm here to help you heal, reclaim your life, and thrive! I understand that navigating these challenges can be incredibly difficult and that they can leave deep emotional scars. As a therapist working with individuals facing these issues, I deeply understand how these challenges can manifest and uniquely impact your life and I recognize the interconnectedness between them.
You're carrying the weight of navigating a world that often feels like it wasn't built for you. It can be brutal, the constant feeling of being on edge, the unseen barriers you face daily, and the overwhelming expectation to fit the “mold”. You're not alone. I'm here to help you heal, reclaim your life, and thrive! I understand that navigating these challenges can be incredibly difficult and that they can leave deep emotional scars. As a therapist working with individuals facing these issues, I deeply understand how these challenges can manifest and uniquely impact your life and I recognize the interconnectedness between them.
Dr. Kenya is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (TN) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (KY). Dr. Kenya is committed to creating space that allows for people to show up unapologetically and with great authenticity. Dr. Kenya believes that healing is a journey, not a destination. Additionally, she believes that we as people should not live in isolation, but rather in collaboration with community to resolve internal and external system related problems. Dr. Kenya is a practitioner who understands the macro impact on micro experiences.
Dr. Kenya is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (TN) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (KY). Dr. Kenya is committed to creating space that allows for people to show up unapologetically and with great authenticity. Dr. Kenya believes that healing is a journey, not a destination. Additionally, she believes that we as people should not live in isolation, but rather in collaboration with community to resolve internal and external system related problems. Dr. Kenya is a practitioner who understands the macro impact on micro experiences.
If you are a people pleaser, current or ex athlete, or want to explore your trauma... I am the perfect fit for you! Aren't you tired of always doing things for others and putting your own needs to the side. Let's start focusing on you and prioritizing yourself first, WITHOUT feeling guilty for it! I know your family and some friends might say you're "acting different", but you aren't, you are just choosing you and that means not giving them all of you like you used to. You have the power to stop this cycle and when you work with me, I will help guide you to that goal.
If you are a people pleaser, current or ex athlete, or want to explore your trauma... I am the perfect fit for you! Aren't you tired of always doing things for others and putting your own needs to the side. Let's start focusing on you and prioritizing yourself first, WITHOUT feeling guilty for it! I know your family and some friends might say you're "acting different", but you aren't, you are just choosing you and that means not giving them all of you like you used to. You have the power to stop this cycle and when you work with me, I will help guide you to that goal.
I was raised in the diverse melting pot of New York City as a first-generation Chinese American, born to parents who emigrated from Hong Kong. After college, I moved to Nashville, where I had the wonderful privilege of traveling the world as a musician. These experiences afforded me the unique opportunity to hear thousands of people’s stories, from depression, suicide, grief, and addiction to hope found amidst it all. Through these stories, as well as my own, I came to realize the powerful gift of therapy and the difference that occurs when we come to understand our intrinsic worth and capacity to be seen, heard, known, and loved.
I was raised in the diverse melting pot of New York City as a first-generation Chinese American, born to parents who emigrated from Hong Kong. After college, I moved to Nashville, where I had the wonderful privilege of traveling the world as a musician. These experiences afforded me the unique opportunity to hear thousands of people’s stories, from depression, suicide, grief, and addiction to hope found amidst it all. Through these stories, as well as my own, I came to realize the powerful gift of therapy and the difference that occurs when we come to understand our intrinsic worth and capacity to be seen, heard, known, and loved.
You are here because you've realized that life as it is isn't working for you. I help clients anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, cultural challenges and more. I prioritize creating a safe space where people feel understood, valued, and supported in exploring and being their authentic selves, and I serve as a non-judgmental fellow human who can walk beside you (even when feelings are icky). My therapy style is warm and collaborative, with a sprinkle of humor. It's easy to feel overwhelmed because you don't know where to start. I can shed light on strengths that may be hard for you to see and help you get moving towards change.
You are here because you've realized that life as it is isn't working for you. I help clients anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, cultural challenges and more. I prioritize creating a safe space where people feel understood, valued, and supported in exploring and being their authentic selves, and I serve as a non-judgmental fellow human who can walk beside you (even when feelings are icky). My therapy style is warm and collaborative, with a sprinkle of humor. It's easy to feel overwhelmed because you don't know where to start. I can shed light on strengths that may be hard for you to see and help you get moving towards change.
Sometimes asking for help can be a difficult task. Whether it's for yourself, your child, or another significant person in your life, we all should be able to ask for help without fear of judgment or stigma. My practice specializes in helping teens and adults process life's difficulties and identify sources of strength to overcome them. All the while taking into account the web of social and cultural barriers to becoming healthy.
Sometimes asking for help can be a difficult task. Whether it's for yourself, your child, or another significant person in your life, we all should be able to ask for help without fear of judgment or stigma. My practice specializes in helping teens and adults process life's difficulties and identify sources of strength to overcome them. All the while taking into account the web of social and cultural barriers to becoming healthy.
Willed by Wellness, founded by Dr. Courtney Williams to be liberation & care centric of Black womxn & girls, while offering culturally-responsive services & resources for BIPOC folx at large. Our clients are 13 & older. Clients work w/ us to navigate relationship concerns, mood disorders, grief, trauma, role transitions, etv. We offer organizational consulting services & trainings to companies who work with BIPOC populations. Dr. Williams is PsyPact approved, providing telehealth services in 31+ states, & offers wellness coaching & style coaching. We are looking for fully licensed therapists to join our team! Reach out to apply.
Willed by Wellness, founded by Dr. Courtney Williams to be liberation & care centric of Black womxn & girls, while offering culturally-responsive services & resources for BIPOC folx at large. Our clients are 13 & older. Clients work w/ us to navigate relationship concerns, mood disorders, grief, trauma, role transitions, etv. We offer organizational consulting services & trainings to companies who work with BIPOC populations. Dr. Williams is PsyPact approved, providing telehealth services in 31+ states, & offers wellness coaching & style coaching. We are looking for fully licensed therapists to join our team! Reach out to apply.
Do you feel stuck, unmotivated, or like things just never seem to go in your favor? Maybe you feel weighed down by past trauma or held captive by worries about your future. The good news is that you have within you everything you need to heal and propel yourself forward to your next phase in life.
Do you feel stuck, unmotivated, or like things just never seem to go in your favor? Maybe you feel weighed down by past trauma or held captive by worries about your future. The good news is that you have within you everything you need to heal and propel yourself forward to your next phase in life.
You want to feel better, but insight alone hasn’t been enough. You can explain your triggers, but still feel stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed. You’ve carried the weight of being the strong one, and now you're ready for something deeper. You want to connect with the parts of you that hold pain, pressure, or fear, and learn how to soothe them with compassion. In relationships, you may struggle with communication or feeling truly seen. You're seeking peace, emotional clarity, and deeper connection with yourself and your partner. You’re ready to heal from the inside out.
You want to feel better, but insight alone hasn’t been enough. You can explain your triggers, but still feel stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed. You’ve carried the weight of being the strong one, and now you're ready for something deeper. You want to connect with the parts of you that hold pain, pressure, or fear, and learn how to soothe them with compassion. In relationships, you may struggle with communication or feeling truly seen. You're seeking peace, emotional clarity, and deeper connection with yourself and your partner. You’re ready to heal from the inside out.
Hey y'all! I'm Shonda, an adventurous, nurturing, and strong visionary who’s full of joy, faith, and hope. If you're a person like me who's just out here trying to figure out this thing called life while reconciling and growing from some stuff from the past, planning for the future, and doing your best to make the most of today then I might be your girl. If you feel like you're bound by body image, faith/spirituality, overthinking, identity, self-esteem, life transitions, or relationship issues and are ready to break free, I'd love to help you move to a place of greater healing, restoration, and precious freedom.
Hey y'all! I'm Shonda, an adventurous, nurturing, and strong visionary who’s full of joy, faith, and hope. If you're a person like me who's just out here trying to figure out this thing called life while reconciling and growing from some stuff from the past, planning for the future, and doing your best to make the most of today then I might be your girl. If you feel like you're bound by body image, faith/spirituality, overthinking, identity, self-esteem, life transitions, or relationship issues and are ready to break free, I'd love to help you move to a place of greater healing, restoration, and precious freedom.
Do you find yourself struggling with life's stressors- relationships, life transitions, work, family? Therapy with a genuine, highly empathic therapist can help. Together, we can explore the issues you face to better understand them and work through to resolution in a non-judgmental manner. I am excited to join you along your journey of self-healing and discovery.
Do you find yourself struggling with life's stressors- relationships, life transitions, work, family? Therapy with a genuine, highly empathic therapist can help. Together, we can explore the issues you face to better understand them and work through to resolution in a non-judgmental manner. I am excited to join you along your journey of self-healing and discovery.
Hi I'm Dez! I am a Pre-Licensed intern therapist at Solace & Sol Therapy. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who are trying to navigate life while dealing with things that can make it feel a little heavier. I work well with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, anger, self-esteem, or major life changes. Some come to therapy knowing exactly what they want to work on, while others just know that something feels off and they are ready to figure it out.
Hi I'm Dez! I am a Pre-Licensed intern therapist at Solace & Sol Therapy. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who are trying to navigate life while dealing with things that can make it feel a little heavier. I work well with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, anger, self-esteem, or major life changes. Some come to therapy knowing exactly what they want to work on, while others just know that something feels off and they are ready to figure it out.
My goal is for clients to help address those challenges, complexities and struggles whether it involves concerns with attachment, behavior regulation, family dynamics, infertility, parenting, racial identity or trauma as well as understand the meaning behind the behavior.
I have over 30 years of professional experience working with adoption triad members through domestic adoption, foster care and international adoption. As an adoption competent, trauma informed clinician, I offer unique insight into the complexities of the process, grief and loss, search and reunion, and transracial identity issues.
My goal is for clients to help address those challenges, complexities and struggles whether it involves concerns with attachment, behavior regulation, family dynamics, infertility, parenting, racial identity or trauma as well as understand the meaning behind the behavior.
I have over 30 years of professional experience working with adoption triad members through domestic adoption, foster care and international adoption. As an adoption competent, trauma informed clinician, I offer unique insight into the complexities of the process, grief and loss, search and reunion, and transracial identity issues.
You’re successful on paper, but anxious behind closed doors. Old wounds keep showing up in your relationships, work, or sense of self. You’re not broken, you’re ready for something different. I get it because I’ve been there. That’s why I became a therapist; to be for others what I once needed. With over 12 years of experience, I help adults work through anxiety, depression, trauma, and patterns that keep them stuck. Together, we get honest about what’s really going on, heal what’s unresolved, and build tools you can actually use so your life doesn’t just look good, it feels good too.
You’re successful on paper, but anxious behind closed doors. Old wounds keep showing up in your relationships, work, or sense of self. You’re not broken, you’re ready for something different. I get it because I’ve been there. That’s why I became a therapist; to be for others what I once needed. With over 12 years of experience, I help adults work through anxiety, depression, trauma, and patterns that keep them stuck. Together, we get honest about what’s really going on, heal what’s unresolved, and build tools you can actually use so your life doesn’t just look good, it feels good too.
I am a psychotherapist who works with adults in Virginia, South Carolina and Tennessee through virtual therapy. My focus is meeting clients where they are and allowing them to set their own goals, but I can only take our time in therapy and creating lasting change as seriously as my clients are willing to. We work together to set timely and achievable benchmarks and regularly review the treatment plan to track progress towards termination as a way to make sure we spend out time together efficiently. Overall, I will always prioritize my clients as long as they are willing to show up on time and do the work.
I am a psychotherapist who works with adults in Virginia, South Carolina and Tennessee through virtual therapy. My focus is meeting clients where they are and allowing them to set their own goals, but I can only take our time in therapy and creating lasting change as seriously as my clients are willing to. We work together to set timely and achievable benchmarks and regularly review the treatment plan to track progress towards termination as a way to make sure we spend out time together efficiently. Overall, I will always prioritize my clients as long as they are willing to show up on time and do the work.
Life can feel overwhelming, and sometimes it's hard to know where to start. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, relationship stress, or just a season where things feel heavier than usual, you don't have to figure it out alone. I'm here to help. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a real conversation. My approach is collaborative and grounded in genuine curiosity about your story. Together, we'll explore what's keeping you stuck and build toward the life you actually want.
Life can feel overwhelming, and sometimes it's hard to know where to start. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, relationship stress, or just a season where things feel heavier than usual, you don't have to figure it out alone. I'm here to help. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a real conversation. My approach is collaborative and grounded in genuine curiosity about your story. Together, we'll explore what's keeping you stuck and build toward the life you actually want.
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. I see clients in person or virtually at She Blooms Arkansas and virtually at Nashville Therapy Group.
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. I see clients in person or virtually at She Blooms Arkansas and virtually at Nashville Therapy Group.
We welcome clients from all backgrounds who are navigating life’s challenges, seeking personal growth, or looking for support through periods of change. Clients come to us for concerns including anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, trauma, stress, and questions about identity or life direction. Our diverse team provides affirming, individualized care, helping each client feel seen, understood, and supported as they move toward meaningful change. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs.
We welcome clients from all backgrounds who are navigating life’s challenges, seeking personal growth, or looking for support through periods of change. Clients come to us for concerns including anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, trauma, stress, and questions about identity or life direction. Our diverse team provides affirming, individualized care, helping each client feel seen, understood, and supported as they move toward meaningful change. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs.
As an Associate Clinical Professor at Yale Department of psychiatry, I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years. My therapeutic approach is to help individuals and couples better understand the conflicts in their life and find healthy ways to resolve or cope with them tapping into their strengths and their social support. In addition to my private practice, I have been working at the Department of Veterans Affairs for many years as a supervisory psychologist and I have published extensively in the field. I have also supervised and trained psychologists and psychiatrists in psychotherapy both in the US and abroad.
As an Associate Clinical Professor at Yale Department of psychiatry, I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years. My therapeutic approach is to help individuals and couples better understand the conflicts in their life and find healthy ways to resolve or cope with them tapping into their strengths and their social support. In addition to my private practice, I have been working at the Department of Veterans Affairs for many years as a supervisory psychologist and I have published extensively in the field. I have also supervised and trained psychologists and psychiatrists in psychotherapy both in the US and abroad.
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