Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Nashville, TN
You might be carrying trauma that was never fully acknowledged or tended to.
With 15 years of experience, I offer a space where you can feel safe, seen, and supported in making sense of your story. We’ll slow down and make room for the thoughts, feelings, and patterns you’ve had to carry alone. At a pace that honors where you are, we’ll tend to what needs tending and build a life with more self-trust, clarity, and compassion.
You might be carrying trauma that was never fully acknowledged or tended to.
With 15 years of experience, I offer a space where you can feel safe, seen, and supported in making sense of your story. We’ll slow down and make room for the thoughts, feelings, and patterns you’ve had to carry alone. At a pace that honors where you are, we’ll tend to what needs tending and build a life with more self-trust, clarity, and compassion.
I am a specialized trauma therapist trained in EDMR and IFS.
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.
I am a specialized trauma therapist trained in EDMR and IFS.
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.
I have over 26 years of experience working with adolescents, families and young adults. Divorce, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety and adjustment to change are just a few of the issues that can make an already tough time much more complicated. I use a psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approach to help my clients navigate these challenges and live a healthier, more authentic life. Together, we will work to develop insight and create a safe place for self discovery.
I have over 26 years of experience working with adolescents, families and young adults. Divorce, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety and adjustment to change are just a few of the issues that can make an already tough time much more complicated. I use a psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approach to help my clients navigate these challenges and live a healthier, more authentic life. Together, we will work to develop insight and create a safe place for self discovery.
My approach is rooted in therapies such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing to address racial issues, complex trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
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.
My approach is rooted in therapies such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing to address racial issues, complex trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
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.
Maybe you feel weighed down by past trauma or held captive by worries about your future.
As your therapist, I will provide a safe space for you to vent, question, rage, confess, dig, explore, or do whatever else is needed on your path to healing. I will customize the therapy process to meet your unique journey. This might include evidence based therapy methods as well as non-Western methods of mental and spiritual healing.
Maybe you feel weighed down by past trauma or held captive by worries about your future.
As your therapist, I will provide a safe space for you to vent, question, rage, confess, dig, explore, or do whatever else is needed on your path to healing. I will customize the therapy process to meet your unique journey. This might include evidence based therapy methods as well as non-Western methods of mental and spiritual healing.
I am accepting individual clients 18+, specializing in complex trauma, loss, & grief, attachment trauma, and BIPOC/AANHPI cultural issues and women in perimenopause.
I am not a "smile and nod" therapist. Want directness, want honesty, delivered in a kind, empathetic way with a greater understanding of your culture, your identity, and the core of who you are? That's the work that I do, and is where we as humans begin to see each other for who we are. It is my goal to be the hiding place for those who haven't had one.
I am accepting individual clients 18+, specializing in complex trauma, loss, & grief, attachment trauma, and BIPOC/AANHPI cultural issues and women in perimenopause.
I am not a "smile and nod" therapist. Want directness, want honesty, delivered in a kind, empathetic way with a greater understanding of your culture, your identity, and the core of who you are? That's the work that I do, and is where we as humans begin to see each other for who we are. It is my goal to be the hiding place for those who haven't had one.
For teens and adults, I offer an integrative approach and EMDR for trauma.
Hi I'm Annabelle! My therapeutic foundation is person-centered, focused on building a strong relationship with my clients. I acknowledge that earning your trust can take time, so we will take things at your pace. I approach the issues you, your child, or teen is experiencing with curiosity and compassion. Caregivers seeking therapy for their kids are often worn out. As a thoughtful listener, I bring a welcoming spirit to hard conversations. In family systems work, I find value in empowering caregivers to understand their role and their children more deeply. I believe in affirming all parts of my clients and provide LGBTQ+ care.
For teens and adults, I offer an integrative approach and EMDR for trauma.
Hi I'm Annabelle! My therapeutic foundation is person-centered, focused on building a strong relationship with my clients. I acknowledge that earning your trust can take time, so we will take things at your pace. I approach the issues you, your child, or teen is experiencing with curiosity and compassion. Caregivers seeking therapy for their kids are often worn out. As a thoughtful listener, I bring a welcoming spirit to hard conversations. In family systems work, I find value in empowering caregivers to understand their role and their children more deeply. I believe in affirming all parts of my clients and provide LGBTQ+ care.
If you're navigating the complexities of identity, relationships, or trauma, you’re not alone.
With training in neurodiversity-affirming couples therapy, Trauma-focused CBT, and relational-cultural methods, I tailor my work to your specific needs. My academic background in gender, race, and sexuality- along with my experience as a mixed-race Asian American and neurodivergent person- allows me to bring both professional and personal expertise.
If you're navigating the complexities of identity, relationships, or trauma, you’re not alone.
With training in neurodiversity-affirming couples therapy, Trauma-focused CBT, and relational-cultural methods, I tailor my work to your specific needs. My academic background in gender, race, and sexuality- along with my experience as a mixed-race Asian American and neurodivergent person- allows me to bring both professional and personal expertise.
I offer gender-affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.
I work with folks feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or questioning their reality after difficult relationships, major life transitions, or long-standing emotional stress. They may be navigating anxiety, mood changes, identity shifts, or the impact of emotionally harmful dynamics, and are seeking clarity, healing, and a renewed sense of self-trust.
With over 14 years of combined experience in education, social work, and mental health, I offer a collaborative, compassionate space to explore these experiences, make meaning of what you’ve been through, and move toward greater stability, growth, and healing.
I offer gender-affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.
I work with folks feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or questioning their reality after difficult relationships, major life transitions, or long-standing emotional stress. They may be navigating anxiety, mood changes, identity shifts, or the impact of emotionally harmful dynamics, and are seeking clarity, healing, and a renewed sense of self-trust.
With over 14 years of combined experience in education, social work, and mental health, I offer a collaborative, compassionate space to explore these experiences, make meaning of what you’ve been through, and move toward greater stability, growth, and healing.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Counseling (SFBC), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Substance Abuse Counseling to help patients/clients cope more effectively with their challenges, problems, relationships, stressors, anxieties and depression.
David Morgan, LPC/MHSP, LPCC, LPC, CPCS, LMHC, LCPC, NCC, ACS is an Approved Clinical Supervisor and Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider in multiple states. He has a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Western Carolina University. David has 37 years of mental health counseling experience working with adults, couples, and teens/families.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Counseling (SFBC), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Substance Abuse Counseling to help patients/clients cope more effectively with their challenges, problems, relationships, stressors, anxieties and depression.
David Morgan, LPC/MHSP, LPCC, LPC, CPCS, LMHC, LCPC, NCC, ACS is an Approved Clinical Supervisor and Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider in multiple states. He has a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Western Carolina University. David has 37 years of mental health counseling experience working with adults, couples, and teens/families.
I offer individual and family therapy for adults and adolescents with trauma, the LGBTQ+ population, depression, and anxiety.
If you’re wrestling with anger, sadness, or anxiety, you are not alone. You may be thinking that it wasn't supposed to come to this, yet here you are. Perhaps relationships or your professional life are feeling tense. Lost in our minds, we struggle with how to manage tough emotions and how to find small joys. Together, we will work to recapture your control, passion for life, and take steps towards growth - helping you to be fully present for yourself and others.
I offer individual and family therapy for adults and adolescents with trauma, the LGBTQ+ population, depression, and anxiety.
If you’re wrestling with anger, sadness, or anxiety, you are not alone. You may be thinking that it wasn't supposed to come to this, yet here you are. Perhaps relationships or your professional life are feeling tense. Lost in our minds, we struggle with how to manage tough emotions and how to find small joys. Together, we will work to recapture your control, passion for life, and take steps towards growth - helping you to be fully present for yourself and others.
I specialize in working with individuals & couples struggling with trauma, pregnancy/postpartum, & early marriage.
You feel lost in relationships…with your partner, family, or new baby. You’re someone who tries to do it all, but still find yourself disconnected, feeling disappointed in what you thought early marriage & parenthood would be like, & the kind of spouse and parent you thought you’d be. It’s lonely to struggle during the supposed “best days of your life”. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to prioritize your own healing. You’re ready to face old ghosts from your past that have kept you stuck in repetitive patterns. Most of all, you’re ready to build a balanced and deeply connected life. I want to help you get there.
I specialize in working with individuals & couples struggling with trauma, pregnancy/postpartum, & early marriage.
You feel lost in relationships…with your partner, family, or new baby. You’re someone who tries to do it all, but still find yourself disconnected, feeling disappointed in what you thought early marriage & parenthood would be like, & the kind of spouse and parent you thought you’d be. It’s lonely to struggle during the supposed “best days of your life”. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to prioritize your own healing. You’re ready to face old ghosts from your past that have kept you stuck in repetitive patterns. Most of all, you’re ready to build a balanced and deeply connected life. I want to help you get there.
I work with developmental trauma created by early attachment disruptions that may have impacted you.
I see folks whose self-concepts don’t align with their hearts. Deep down, you sense your amazing light, yet beat yourself up or feel a sinking sensation when you show up for yourself. Maybe you struggle in relationships or with your life's dreams and desires. Maybe you'd like to feel more confident or connected, and trusting of yourself, or explore what drives the dissonance. Something isn't working, but you can't put your finger on it, or there are too many loose ends tangled together, and you could use some help sorting out what is yours and what isn't.
I work with developmental trauma created by early attachment disruptions that may have impacted you.
I see folks whose self-concepts don’t align with their hearts. Deep down, you sense your amazing light, yet beat yourself up or feel a sinking sensation when you show up for yourself. Maybe you struggle in relationships or with your life's dreams and desires. Maybe you'd like to feel more confident or connected, and trusting of yourself, or explore what drives the dissonance. Something isn't working, but you can't put your finger on it, or there are too many loose ends tangled together, and you could use some help sorting out what is yours and what isn't.
I specialize in supporting clients with ADHD, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, trauma, and life transitions.
Life presents many challenges and complexities, and I believe that having a compassionate, objective, and nonjudgmental guide can make a significant difference in someone's journey. I strive to help my clients feel accepted, supported, celebrated, and empowered. Through my experience as both a counselor and a client working on my own mental health, I’ve seen how powerful a strong therapeutic relationship can be—and one client even said I reminded her that “therapy can sometimes be fun!"
I specialize in supporting clients with ADHD, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, trauma, and life transitions.
Life presents many challenges and complexities, and I believe that having a compassionate, objective, and nonjudgmental guide can make a significant difference in someone's journey. I strive to help my clients feel accepted, supported, celebrated, and empowered. Through my experience as both a counselor and a client working on my own mental health, I’ve seen how powerful a strong therapeutic relationship can be—and one client even said I reminded her that “therapy can sometimes be fun!"
My experience consists of helping clients with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, mood disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Hello and welcome. It means a lot that you are taking this step. Everyone has their own walk in life. At any point along that journey, our perspective is shaped by our unique experiences. What you’re going through is your reality—and sometimes others may not fully understand it or may respond with frustration when you share your concerns.
There are times when reaching out for support can make a meaningful difference. Meeting with a counselor offers a private, confidential space where your story is respected. I’m passionate about helping people build insight into their lives and feel more confident in their path forward.
My experience consists of helping clients with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, mood disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Hello and welcome. It means a lot that you are taking this step. Everyone has their own walk in life. At any point along that journey, our perspective is shaped by our unique experiences. What you’re going through is your reality—and sometimes others may not fully understand it or may respond with frustration when you share your concerns.
There are times when reaching out for support can make a meaningful difference. Meeting with a counselor offers a private, confidential space where your story is respected. I’m passionate about helping people build insight into their lives and feel more confident in their path forward.
With an emphasis on empowering my clients for long-term change, I have helped hundreds of people coping with trauma, grief/loss and painful relationship patterns to achieve lasting change.
I specialize in working with clients dealing with complex loss experiences, addiction to sex, relationships and substances, and those with a personal trauma story they are seeking to share and heal.
With an emphasis on empowering my clients for long-term change, I have helped hundreds of people coping with trauma, grief/loss and painful relationship patterns to achieve lasting change.
I specialize in working with clients dealing with complex loss experiences, addiction to sex, relationships and substances, and those with a personal trauma story they are seeking to share and heal.
As a psychotherapist with 20+ years of experience using Jungian psychology to help adults, adolescents, and children, I address a wide variety of issues and challenges, including relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, malaise, spiritual trials and child development.
Sandplay therapy can compliment talk therapy. Your hands in Sandplay therapy gives shape to powers active in your unconscious. Using Sandplay can lead to deeper layers of your psyche. Your hands can bridge your inner and external worlds as you create a concrete picture from your imagination using sand, water and small objects in a free and protected space.
As a psychotherapist with 20+ years of experience using Jungian psychology to help adults, adolescents, and children, I address a wide variety of issues and challenges, including relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, malaise, spiritual trials and child development.
Sandplay therapy can compliment talk therapy. Your hands in Sandplay therapy gives shape to powers active in your unconscious. Using Sandplay can lead to deeper layers of your psyche. Your hands can bridge your inner and external worlds as you create a concrete picture from your imagination using sand, water and small objects in a free and protected space.
I am passionate about working with folks who are healing from complex and relational trauma, and are addressing complicated relationships with food and their bodies.
Most of my clients struggle with eating disorders, anxiety, childhood trauma, body image issues, people-pleasing, self-esteem issues, perfectionism, codependency, relational issues (family, friends, romantic, sexual), and difficulty with emotional regulation. Through warmth, trust, and tangible skill building I aim to support you in reaching your goals.
I am passionate about working with folks who are healing from complex and relational trauma, and are addressing complicated relationships with food and their bodies.
Most of my clients struggle with eating disorders, anxiety, childhood trauma, body image issues, people-pleasing, self-esteem issues, perfectionism, codependency, relational issues (family, friends, romantic, sexual), and difficulty with emotional regulation. Through warmth, trust, and tangible skill building I aim to support you in reaching your goals.
My vision for counseling is to foster an environment that promotes the client's exploration of resolution to life's problems. I understand that therapy can be a difficult, yet rewarding process. I believe that the real work of therapy must be done by the client, and I work collaboratively with clients to identify therapy goals and the 'roadmap' to the achievement of these goals.
My vision for counseling is to foster an environment that promotes the client's exploration of resolution to life's problems. I understand that therapy can be a difficult, yet rewarding process. I believe that the real work of therapy must be done by the client, and I work collaboratively with clients to identify therapy goals and the 'roadmap' to the achievement of these goals.
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.
My approach is holistic, integrative, and experiential. I weave together Bowen family therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic and Mindfulness work, Trauma-informed care and EMDR, attachment, Recovery and the 12 steps, Narrative, Art, Transpersonal psychology, Gottman, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples (EFT), Imago, and more.
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.
My approach is holistic, integrative, and experiential. I weave together Bowen family therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic and Mindfulness work, Trauma-informed care and EMDR, attachment, Recovery and the 12 steps, Narrative, Art, Transpersonal psychology, Gottman, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples (EFT), Imago, and more.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.