Substance Use Therapists in Nashville, TN
Betsy Coughlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, MEd, MTS
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
Waitlist for new clients
Before I became a therapist, I assumed therapy was all talk. After all, it's mostly how we see it depicted in media-how we hear it suggested to someone who's in crisis or stuck in a pattern: 'Maybe you should talk to someone?' Don't get me wrong, talk is important-it builds connection and reminds us of the transformative power of active listening and living our questions. But what about our troubles that live below language? The parts of us that are perhaps oldest and closest. Deeply felt, yet hard to articulate. Experiences like complex trauma, attachment wounds, religious trauma, and grief and loss may need more than talk to heal.
Before I became a therapist, I assumed therapy was all talk. After all, it's mostly how we see it depicted in media-how we hear it suggested to someone who's in crisis or stuck in a pattern: 'Maybe you should talk to someone?' Don't get me wrong, talk is important-it builds connection and reminds us of the transformative power of active listening and living our questions. But what about our troubles that live below language? The parts of us that are perhaps oldest and closest. Deeply felt, yet hard to articulate. Experiences like complex trauma, attachment wounds, religious trauma, and grief and loss may need more than talk to heal.
A history of Trauma or Substance Use may have you feeling stuck in the mud, or perhaps there are pieces of your identity such as ADHD, Autism, Spiritual, or Gender/Sexual identity that have posed their own set of challenges in feeling accepted in the world.
I place value on learning how you perceive the world and your place in it. I then tailor a variety of therapeutic models including: Person-Centered, Adlerian, and CBT, to best suit your needs and pave a path for growth. I offer individual, couples, and family counseling sessions, providing the flexibility to view your concerns through multiple lenses.
A history of Trauma or Substance Use may have you feeling stuck in the mud, or perhaps there are pieces of your identity such as ADHD, Autism, Spiritual, or Gender/Sexual identity that have posed their own set of challenges in feeling accepted in the world.
I place value on learning how you perceive the world and your place in it. I then tailor a variety of therapeutic models including: Person-Centered, Adlerian, and CBT, to best suit your needs and pave a path for growth. I offer individual, couples, and family counseling sessions, providing the flexibility to view your concerns through multiple lenses.
I worked as the Clinical Director of Recovery Unplugged Nashville where this clinical concept was nurtured for folks recovering from substance use and self soothing patterns.
Being human can be tough, and carrying old wounds can be painful. Pain often speaks to us through patterns of protection, ways we have survived. I help creative, vibrant & sensitive people return to the body's wisdom, gain access to their authentic nature, and find deeper presence in life. Through a somatic, experiential, and relational approach, we navigate lived experience, relationships, the collective field, and the impact within. I approach healing through a non pathologizing, holistic lens— believing that we do not need to be fixed, but given safe permission to be ourselves, fully witnessed and alive in this human experience.
I worked as the Clinical Director of Recovery Unplugged Nashville where this clinical concept was nurtured for folks recovering from substance use and self soothing patterns.
Being human can be tough, and carrying old wounds can be painful. Pain often speaks to us through patterns of protection, ways we have survived. I help creative, vibrant & sensitive people return to the body's wisdom, gain access to their authentic nature, and find deeper presence in life. Through a somatic, experiential, and relational approach, we navigate lived experience, relationships, the collective field, and the impact within. I approach healing through a non pathologizing, holistic lens— believing that we do not need to be fixed, but given safe permission to be ourselves, fully witnessed and alive in this human experience.
Feeling stuck in the same cycle. Overthinking, second-guessing, and feeling like you are falling behind while everyone else seems to move forward. Maybe it is anxiety, self-doubt, or habits that feel too hard to control. You may know something needs to change, but you are unsure how to actually do it. That is exhausting.
You do not need surface-level advice or someone just nodding along. You need honest conversations, practical tools, and a clear way forward.
Feeling stuck in the same cycle. Overthinking, second-guessing, and feeling like you are falling behind while everyone else seems to move forward. Maybe it is anxiety, self-doubt, or habits that feel too hard to control. You may know something needs to change, but you are unsure how to actually do it. That is exhausting.
You do not need surface-level advice or someone just nodding along. You need honest conversations, practical tools, and a clear way forward.
One of the most meaningful parts of the human experience is being in relationship. Whether it’s premarital, marital/partnership or divorce adjustment, I love to help couples discern the kindest, safest, most loving way to navigate their world. The relationships we had with our primary caregivers often serve as a template for how we negotiate romantic partnership, and those models don’t always work for us. We carry the stories of all attachment relationships with us, and they impact the way we interact with our partners. When the going gets tough and love itself is not enough, how do we turn toward our chosen ones instead of away?
One of the most meaningful parts of the human experience is being in relationship. Whether it’s premarital, marital/partnership or divorce adjustment, I love to help couples discern the kindest, safest, most loving way to navigate their world. The relationships we had with our primary caregivers often serve as a template for how we negotiate romantic partnership, and those models don’t always work for us. We carry the stories of all attachment relationships with us, and they impact the way we interact with our partners. When the going gets tough and love itself is not enough, how do we turn toward our chosen ones instead of away?
Is stress, burnout, anxiety, anger, depression, or substance misuse impacting your daily life and affecting your relationships? Therapy should be a proactive process that empowers you to experience results instead of just talking about it over and over again. I specialize in helping you take back control by addressing high-performance stress & environments, burnout, and traumatic events that disrupt your life. Many of my clients lead during emergencies and never thought that they’d be looking for help themselves including military service members, veterans, first responders, medical professionals, and their family members.
Is stress, burnout, anxiety, anger, depression, or substance misuse impacting your daily life and affecting your relationships? Therapy should be a proactive process that empowers you to experience results instead of just talking about it over and over again. I specialize in helping you take back control by addressing high-performance stress & environments, burnout, and traumatic events that disrupt your life. Many of my clients lead during emergencies and never thought that they’d be looking for help themselves including military service members, veterans, first responders, medical professionals, and their family members.
It is my honor to work with clients on paths of exploration, personal growth, and healing. Because of the pain that often brings us to therapy, I believe that safety, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity are of the utmost importance in the therapeutic relationship. My theoretical orientation in counseling is primarily psychodynamic and interpersonal within a humanistic framework. I believe that past experiences inform current understanding, and exploring such issues can be healing. Change can also be related to a new understanding of relational patterns and a new experience of relationship with the therapist and others.
It is my honor to work with clients on paths of exploration, personal growth, and healing. Because of the pain that often brings us to therapy, I believe that safety, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity are of the utmost importance in the therapeutic relationship. My theoretical orientation in counseling is primarily psychodynamic and interpersonal within a humanistic framework. I believe that past experiences inform current understanding, and exploring such issues can be healing. Change can also be related to a new understanding of relational patterns and a new experience of relationship with the therapist and others.
My ideal client is one that wants help learning to navigate life's struggles through the lens of emotionally focused therapy. Clients will benefit from the creative infusion of Christian counseling, emotionally focused therapy, trauma focused therapy with EMDR & Murray Method, and the use of play or expressive arts. Clients that I work with often range in ages from 13 and above. I currently see couples, men, and women in Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, and Murfreesboro. I can also utilize my 50+years of Christian beliefs and faith based knowledge to help guide you through your current spiritual trials and storm.
My ideal client is one that wants help learning to navigate life's struggles through the lens of emotionally focused therapy. Clients will benefit from the creative infusion of Christian counseling, emotionally focused therapy, trauma focused therapy with EMDR & Murray Method, and the use of play or expressive arts. Clients that I work with often range in ages from 13 and above. I currently see couples, men, and women in Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, and Murfreesboro. I can also utilize my 50+years of Christian beliefs and faith based knowledge to help guide you through your current spiritual trials and storm.
Hi, I’m Carrie. Whatever is happening in your life right now, we can face it with care and find authentic, effective ways to handle it, together. For over 20 years, I’ve worked with individuals, groups, organizations, and communities in making positive change. I have also experienced my own healing journey from childhood abuse and family dysfunction, so I’m intimately familiar with the terrain. My life’s passion is for healing trauma; transforming pain into wholeness; helping my clients develop their unique gifts and path; and nurturing relationships back to health; and that’s what I’ve trained to do.
Hi, I’m Carrie. Whatever is happening in your life right now, we can face it with care and find authentic, effective ways to handle it, together. For over 20 years, I’ve worked with individuals, groups, organizations, and communities in making positive change. I have also experienced my own healing journey from childhood abuse and family dysfunction, so I’m intimately familiar with the terrain. My life’s passion is for healing trauma; transforming pain into wholeness; helping my clients develop their unique gifts and path; and nurturing relationships back to health; and that’s what I’ve trained to do.
Benjamin Holmes Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215
You are too valuable to ignore. The issues you're facing are too solvable to avoid. The quality of your experience in this life is too important to neglect. Showing up for yourself can mean a lot of different things. Connecting with one of our therapists can be the first step in a series of meaningful steps toward a life full of success, satisfaction and serenity. We help our clients set intentions for their lives and walk with them on their journey toward mental, emotional and relational health.
You are too valuable to ignore. The issues you're facing are too solvable to avoid. The quality of your experience in this life is too important to neglect. Showing up for yourself can mean a lot of different things. Connecting with one of our therapists can be the first step in a series of meaningful steps toward a life full of success, satisfaction and serenity. We help our clients set intentions for their lives and walk with them on their journey toward mental, emotional and relational health.
Being a human is hard. Things happen that leave us feeling lost and uncertain of what to do with it all. On top of that, we hold a lot of what happens to us in the body, creating a struggle between what we feel and what we know, and wreaking havoc on our ability to function in the here and now. I am passionate about exploring this struggle through the creative arts, somatic work, and talk therapy. Words aren’t always enough, and using a blend of these three approaches opens up a deeper well from within our spirits. From that well, new life springs forth and we connect with our most authentic self.
Being a human is hard. Things happen that leave us feeling lost and uncertain of what to do with it all. On top of that, we hold a lot of what happens to us in the body, creating a struggle between what we feel and what we know, and wreaking havoc on our ability to function in the here and now. I am passionate about exploring this struggle through the creative arts, somatic work, and talk therapy. Words aren’t always enough, and using a blend of these three approaches opens up a deeper well from within our spirits. From that well, new life springs forth and we connect with our most authentic self.
You deserve to feel better! Hi, I’m Doug, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee. Simply put, my goal is to help my clients feel better and get the most out of life. The way I see it, the decision to get counseling is a sign of strength, not weakness. And the benefits can be life changing!
You deserve to feel better! Hi, I’m Doug, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee. Simply put, my goal is to help my clients feel better and get the most out of life. The way I see it, the decision to get counseling is a sign of strength, not weakness. And the benefits can be life changing!
Choosing a therapist is a very personal decision. Therapy is only as effective as the relationship between the therapist and client and because of this I believe the best way to determine if a therapist is right for you is to book a session and simply meet in person and to trust your instincts. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
Choosing a therapist is a very personal decision. Therapy is only as effective as the relationship between the therapist and client and because of this I believe the best way to determine if a therapist is right for you is to book a session and simply meet in person and to trust your instincts. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
Whether you are navigating life's complexities or processing emotions, my goal is to provide a safe, comfortable environment to work towards self discovery, healing, and growth. I work with adults who are facing a variety of different challenges, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, women's issues, and grief.
Whether you are navigating life's complexities or processing emotions, my goal is to provide a safe, comfortable environment to work towards self discovery, healing, and growth. I work with adults who are facing a variety of different challenges, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, women's issues, and grief.
At Whole Self Counseling, I believe therapy is not about fixing what is broken, but about creating space for what is true. Many of us learn to silence parts of ourselves to stay connected, whether in our families, relationships, or communities. But over time, those compromises take a toll. My role is to help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been hidden, exiled, or overwhelmed, so you can move toward a life that feels more honest, connected, and whole.
At Whole Self Counseling, I believe therapy is not about fixing what is broken, but about creating space for what is true. Many of us learn to silence parts of ourselves to stay connected, whether in our families, relationships, or communities. But over time, those compromises take a toll. My role is to help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been hidden, exiled, or overwhelmed, so you can move toward a life that feels more honest, connected, and whole.
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.
Navigating the ups and downs of life doesn't come with a handbook. My goal is to help you develop the skills you need to manage the tough times, and thrive in the good ones. I believe that the therapeutic experience should include authenticity, openness, and growth. This is a space where we can work together to help you meet your goals. My social work practice is rooted in person centered, solution-focused treatment that highlights the strengths and resiliency of the individuals I work with.
Navigating the ups and downs of life doesn't come with a handbook. My goal is to help you develop the skills you need to manage the tough times, and thrive in the good ones. I believe that the therapeutic experience should include authenticity, openness, and growth. This is a space where we can work together to help you meet your goals. My social work practice is rooted in person centered, solution-focused treatment that highlights the strengths and resiliency of the individuals I work with.
Rose Crouch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP, NCC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I really love (& have lots of experience) working with people at the following intersections: complex PTSD (especially religious trauma & sexual trauma), faith deconstruction, healing from purity culture, ethical non-monogamy/polyamory, kink, and gender/sexual identity. I am fiercely LGBTQ+ affirming- you are seen & celebrated here! I work from a non-religious, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive lens, with a focus on building self-compassion and mindfulness practices.
I really love (& have lots of experience) working with people at the following intersections: complex PTSD (especially religious trauma & sexual trauma), faith deconstruction, healing from purity culture, ethical non-monogamy/polyamory, kink, and gender/sexual identity. I am fiercely LGBTQ+ affirming- you are seen & celebrated here! I work from a non-religious, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive lens, with a focus on building self-compassion and mindfulness practices.
I embrace you as who you are, without judgement and I listen deeply. I want to know your experiences and your characters that made you uniquely you – a precious individual fearfully and wonderfully made. I want to help you to recognize your strengths, and then utilize these as we work through problems, and towards success in life. I also want to help you recognize and challenge distorted thinking that prompt negative feelings and unproductive behaviour. Do you assume the worst will happen? Do you think you are not good enough? Are and anxious and depressed because of bad experiences?
I embrace you as who you are, without judgement and I listen deeply. I want to know your experiences and your characters that made you uniquely you – a precious individual fearfully and wonderfully made. I want to help you to recognize your strengths, and then utilize these as we work through problems, and towards success in life. I also want to help you recognize and challenge distorted thinking that prompt negative feelings and unproductive behaviour. Do you assume the worst will happen? Do you think you are not good enough? Are and anxious and depressed because of bad experiences?
I believe wholeheartedly and have seen again and again that people can and do get better. With the right support, insights and evidenced-based therapy, lasting change is possible. Anxiety, overwhelm, deep sadness, feeling lost, feeling stuck or finding oneself in the loops of unhelpful relationship patterns are just a few reason people seek out therapy. Emotional pain can intrude on fully enjoying the present and feeling confident about the future.
I believe wholeheartedly and have seen again and again that people can and do get better. With the right support, insights and evidenced-based therapy, lasting change is possible. Anxiety, overwhelm, deep sadness, feeling lost, feeling stuck or finding oneself in the loops of unhelpful relationship patterns are just a few reason people seek out therapy. Emotional pain can intrude on fully enjoying the present and feeling confident about the future.
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