Self-Harming Therapists in Nashville, TN

A key component of my practice is Brainspotting, a cutting-edge therapeutic technique designed to help individuals process trauma, anxiety, and other emotional challenges.
Throughout my career, I have had the honor of supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds in navigating life's challenges, helping them find clarity, healing, and personal growth.
My approach to therapy is grounded in a client-centered model, which focuses on creating a non-judgmental, empathetic, and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions. I believe in meeting my clients where they are, empowering them to embrace their authentic selves while providing the tools they need to achieve their goals.
A key component of my practice is Brainspotting, a cutting-edge therapeutic technique designed to help individuals process trauma, anxiety, and other emotional challenges.
Throughout my career, I have had the honor of supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds in navigating life's challenges, helping them find clarity, healing, and personal growth.
My approach to therapy is grounded in a client-centered model, which focuses on creating a non-judgmental, empathetic, and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions. I believe in meeting my clients where they are, empowering them to embrace their authentic selves while providing the tools they need to achieve their goals.

I provide support for adults, adolescents, and children experiencing suicidal thoughts, depression, self-harming behaviors, and behavioral challenges.
Therapy with me is collaborative and individualized. We will work together to develop goals for your sessions, and I will pull from a variety of treatment modalities in order to develop a plan that will meet all of your needs. I believe in a client’s right to know and understand the why behind how I do therapy, so I always encourage questions and feedback.
I provide support for adults, adolescents, and children experiencing suicidal thoughts, depression, self-harming behaviors, and behavioral challenges.
Therapy with me is collaborative and individualized. We will work together to develop goals for your sessions, and I will pull from a variety of treatment modalities in order to develop a plan that will meet all of your needs. I believe in a client’s right to know and understand the why behind how I do therapy, so I always encourage questions and feedback.

I commonly see people who have a difficult time cutting back on addictive behaviors, feel excessive guilt for their actions, and have a hard time managing the pressures of work.
I specialize in helping people create a healthier relationship with drugs, alcohol, and other behaviors that can become addictive. I can help you feel less controlled and equipped to have more satisfying relationships with others. This will help you feel more confident in decisions and comfortable being yourself.
I commonly see people who have a difficult time cutting back on addictive behaviors, feel excessive guilt for their actions, and have a hard time managing the pressures of work.
I specialize in helping people create a healthier relationship with drugs, alcohol, and other behaviors that can become addictive. I can help you feel less controlled and equipped to have more satisfying relationships with others. This will help you feel more confident in decisions and comfortable being yourself.

I offer cutting-edge techniques and modalities, including Hypnotherapy, energy Psychodynamics, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, EFT, and many others.
Hi, Marvin Wilkerson, Consulting & Medical Hypnotist, Master NLP & Esoteric Psychology. I help clients with mental and physical issues causing conflicts in the body & mind. Beliefs from programming, past experiences, can cause undesirable consequences such as anxieties, depression, psychosomatic disorders, habits, illness along with many other discomforts. I work with pain management, confidence, and self-esteem. Through my work, I help you discover your doctor within, the only true path to healing soul/mind/body. As my slogan attests, “A true healer finds joy in each client’s recovery.”® Don’t you deserve a life-change today?
I offer cutting-edge techniques and modalities, including Hypnotherapy, energy Psychodynamics, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, EFT, and many others.
Hi, Marvin Wilkerson, Consulting & Medical Hypnotist, Master NLP & Esoteric Psychology. I help clients with mental and physical issues causing conflicts in the body & mind. Beliefs from programming, past experiences, can cause undesirable consequences such as anxieties, depression, psychosomatic disorders, habits, illness along with many other discomforts. I work with pain management, confidence, and self-esteem. Through my work, I help you discover your doctor within, the only true path to healing soul/mind/body. As my slogan attests, “A true healer finds joy in each client’s recovery.”® Don’t you deserve a life-change today?

Clients that I have seen have struggled with issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, self-worth, self-discovery, life transitions, neurodivergence, self-harming and suicidal ideation, aging from as young as 6 to their 80's.
I believe in making therapy/counseling specific for each and every individual. I believe that the treatment should be transparent and practical as possible to meet the needs of each client. From my own personal experiences combined with my professional experiences I am able to provide the space needed for clients while applying the appropriate treatment.
Clients that I have seen have struggled with issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, self-worth, self-discovery, life transitions, neurodivergence, self-harming and suicidal ideation, aging from as young as 6 to their 80's.
I believe in making therapy/counseling specific for each and every individual. I believe that the treatment should be transparent and practical as possible to meet the needs of each client. From my own personal experiences combined with my professional experiences I am able to provide the space needed for clients while applying the appropriate treatment.

I believe that healing from trauma is a deeply personal journey, and I am here to walk that path with you. As a trauma-informed therapist my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can begin to heal and thrive. With experience working with survivors of trauma, I offer compassionate care tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re dealing with past experiences or navigating current challenges, my approach is designed to respect your experiences and empower you in your personal healing process.
I believe that healing from trauma is a deeply personal journey, and I am here to walk that path with you. As a trauma-informed therapist my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can begin to heal and thrive. With experience working with survivors of trauma, I offer compassionate care tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re dealing with past experiences or navigating current challenges, my approach is designed to respect your experiences and empower you in your personal healing process.

My clients want real help, not someone who simply nods and agrees with everything they say. They want to know "what to do" and "how to fix it" because they're struggling with depression, severe anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, suicidal thoughts, parenting, and other difficult and painful situations. They also want an expert who is a real person they can talk to. As a member of PSYPACT, I can see clients in every PSYPACT state and I'm also licensed in MA.
My clients want real help, not someone who simply nods and agrees with everything they say. They want to know "what to do" and "how to fix it" because they're struggling with depression, severe anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, suicidal thoughts, parenting, and other difficult and painful situations. They also want an expert who is a real person they can talk to. As a member of PSYPACT, I can see clients in every PSYPACT state and I'm also licensed in MA.

When challenges, uncertainty, and major changes occur in our lives, it can be hard to know how to move forward. I am here not to provide “the answer”, but to be the guide and companion on your healing journey – the one shining the light down the path as we navigate the unknown together and find your answers together. We will set goals, face challenges head-on, and explore what it looks like to apply new skills and practice healthy and sustainable care of self within a safe environment.
When challenges, uncertainty, and major changes occur in our lives, it can be hard to know how to move forward. I am here not to provide “the answer”, but to be the guide and companion on your healing journey – the one shining the light down the path as we navigate the unknown together and find your answers together. We will set goals, face challenges head-on, and explore what it looks like to apply new skills and practice healthy and sustainable care of self within a safe environment.

Do day to day stressors, life transitions, or mental health concerns sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking for ways to talk more effectively about your thoughts and emotions, or find new ways to cope with what life throws at you? I look forward to helping you tackle these challenges, in a relationship that feels safe, real, and human. My commitment to those I work with is to be fully present, nonjudgmental, and encouraging of each individual's ability to be an expert of his/her own life, thoughts, and emotions.
Do day to day stressors, life transitions, or mental health concerns sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking for ways to talk more effectively about your thoughts and emotions, or find new ways to cope with what life throws at you? I look forward to helping you tackle these challenges, in a relationship that feels safe, real, and human. My commitment to those I work with is to be fully present, nonjudgmental, and encouraging of each individual's ability to be an expert of his/her own life, thoughts, and emotions.

My name is Brooke Davidson and I am passionate about working with children and adolescents and their families. I completed my training at California School of Professional Psychology in 2017. My current practice has two main areas of focus: evidence based treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety Disorders and Psychological Testing. As a concierge psychologist, I offer several therapy options including in my office, mobile therapy (I come to you), telehealth and groups.
My name is Brooke Davidson and I am passionate about working with children and adolescents and their families. I completed my training at California School of Professional Psychology in 2017. My current practice has two main areas of focus: evidence based treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety Disorders and Psychological Testing. As a concierge psychologist, I offer several therapy options including in my office, mobile therapy (I come to you), telehealth and groups.

I specialize in Autism Spectrum Disorder, and work with this population in individual and group settings. Additionally, I work with adults and teenagers experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, complex PTSD, Emotional Disturbance, and Reactive Attachment Disorder.
I specialize in Autism Spectrum Disorder, and work with this population in individual and group settings. Additionally, I work with adults and teenagers experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, complex PTSD, Emotional Disturbance, and Reactive Attachment Disorder.

Hi there, I'm Katie. I work with individuals and couples by helping them connect with themselves and others in new and meaningful ways. I view therapy as a mix of insight and action - a blend of curiosity, empathy, and mindfulness coupled with practicing how to show up differently, and sometimes, a gentle nudge into discomfort.
Hi there, I'm Katie. I work with individuals and couples by helping them connect with themselves and others in new and meaningful ways. I view therapy as a mix of insight and action - a blend of curiosity, empathy, and mindfulness coupled with practicing how to show up differently, and sometimes, a gentle nudge into discomfort.

My hope for our time together is that we can move through your inner ecosystem and reconnect to ways of being that support your growth and peace. Through mindfully exploring life’s challenges with an open heart and mind, I believe you can rediscover the path to liveliness, contentment, and well-being in a way that aligns with your deepest self.
My hope for our time together is that we can move through your inner ecosystem and reconnect to ways of being that support your growth and peace. Through mindfully exploring life’s challenges with an open heart and mind, I believe you can rediscover the path to liveliness, contentment, and well-being in a way that aligns with your deepest self.

Christina Jezioro
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MS, Reiki 2
4 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37211
My practice is centered upon helping people deepen their human experience and live a more embodied, present life. Many of my clients are creative people hoping to harness their power, individuals who have experienced developmental trauma, or people who simply feel "wounded". Our old stories can often be limiting us from our fullest potential of healing. With a neuro-experiential framework— exploring the body’s wisdom, I offer specializations in trauma processing, life transitions, attachment wounds, relational healing, addictions & self soothing behaviors, building self worth, LGBTQIA+ issues, and managing complex emotions.
My practice is centered upon helping people deepen their human experience and live a more embodied, present life. Many of my clients are creative people hoping to harness their power, individuals who have experienced developmental trauma, or people who simply feel "wounded". Our old stories can often be limiting us from our fullest potential of healing. With a neuro-experiential framework— exploring the body’s wisdom, I offer specializations in trauma processing, life transitions, attachment wounds, relational healing, addictions & self soothing behaviors, building self worth, LGBTQIA+ issues, and managing complex emotions.

Are you experiencing distressing thoughts that won't go away? Is it difficult for you to calm down when you become upset? Do you feel like you're on edge all the time? You may have a negative relationship with food, exercise or your body image. You may feel scared to start new relationships with others out of fear of getting hurt. This makes it difficult for you to socialize or go outside of your comfort zone. You have likely tried very hard to feel better with no success. I commonly see people who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, have troubling relationships with food, and who feel hopeless or unsure of how to feel better.
Are you experiencing distressing thoughts that won't go away? Is it difficult for you to calm down when you become upset? Do you feel like you're on edge all the time? You may have a negative relationship with food, exercise or your body image. You may feel scared to start new relationships with others out of fear of getting hurt. This makes it difficult for you to socialize or go outside of your comfort zone. You have likely tried very hard to feel better with no success. I commonly see people who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, have troubling relationships with food, and who feel hopeless or unsure of how to feel better.

Hi! I'm Sarah Lee, LCSW. I have provided therapy in a variety of settings and with various age groups since 2018. I am looking to work with clients who may be struggling to cope with depression, life transitions, anxiety, unprocessed anger/hurt, difficulties with communication, relationship frustrations, conflict. I engage the client in conversation using open-ended questions, focusing on creating a therapeutic alliance and providing a space for open and honest communication.
Hi! I'm Sarah Lee, LCSW. I have provided therapy in a variety of settings and with various age groups since 2018. I am looking to work with clients who may be struggling to cope with depression, life transitions, anxiety, unprocessed anger/hurt, difficulties with communication, relationship frustrations, conflict. I engage the client in conversation using open-ended questions, focusing on creating a therapeutic alliance and providing a space for open and honest communication.

My age-level expertise includes adolescents and adults specializing in anxiety, stress, and depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
My age-level expertise includes adolescents and adults specializing in anxiety, stress, and depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.

I am a Licensed Social Worker, Professional Counselor, and Nationally Certified as a Counselor. I have been practicing for almost 20 years as a Licensed Clinician. I have had the pleasure of working with various population groups, including, children, adolescence, adults, and geriatrics. I have provided counseling services remotely, on an outpatient basis, and inpatient treatment facilities. My goal is to help clients lessen stigma surrounding mental health and seeking treatment.
I am a Licensed Social Worker, Professional Counselor, and Nationally Certified as a Counselor. I have been practicing for almost 20 years as a Licensed Clinician. I have had the pleasure of working with various population groups, including, children, adolescence, adults, and geriatrics. I have provided counseling services remotely, on an outpatient basis, and inpatient treatment facilities. My goal is to help clients lessen stigma surrounding mental health and seeking treatment.

I utilize Child Centered Play Therapy with children ages 4-10 years old. Play therapy gives children a safe, supportive space to express emotions and experiences in a way that fits their developmental needs. In child-centered play therapy, kids lead the play within safe boundaries, giving them a sense of control that supports healing and growth.
CCPT is great support for: emotional regulation, behavioral challenges at home or school, ADHD, anger & frustration, sadness & negative self-talk, and strengthening parenting skills.
I utilize Child Centered Play Therapy with children ages 4-10 years old. Play therapy gives children a safe, supportive space to express emotions and experiences in a way that fits their developmental needs. In child-centered play therapy, kids lead the play within safe boundaries, giving them a sense of control that supports healing and growth.
CCPT is great support for: emotional regulation, behavioral challenges at home or school, ADHD, anger & frustration, sadness & negative self-talk, and strengthening parenting skills.

My name is Brianna Heitmann, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I provide a warm, compassionate, and accepting approach, emphasizing humanistic principles. I believe you have everything you need within you to heal yourself. My role as a therapist is to help guide you to discover your own unique capabilities and qualities so you can connect with your inner self and live a mentally healthier life. I have notable experience working with adults who have anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and trauma.
My name is Brianna Heitmann, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I provide a warm, compassionate, and accepting approach, emphasizing humanistic principles. I believe you have everything you need within you to heal yourself. My role as a therapist is to help guide you to discover your own unique capabilities and qualities so you can connect with your inner self and live a mentally healthier life. I have notable experience working with adults who have anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and trauma.
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How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.