Therapists in Nashville, TN

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.

As a licensed psychologist, I provide evidence-based treatment to meet the individualized needs of each person. My approach to therapy starts with providing immediate tools for improvement while working to establish an authentic connection. Through this therapeutic connection, we can work together to examine what is contributing to your concerns in a manner that promotes healing and recovery.

Whether you are looking to get sober, stay sober, work on healthy relationships and healthy communication styles or past traumas, I am here to help you reach your therapeutic goals. I believe in therapy and I believe that if you stick with it you will see significant changes in your life.

I've worked in the mental health over 25 years. Im exactly where I'm suppose to be, and absolutely loving it! Truth and solution is the focus, so Lets get started! Look forward to meeting you, and helping you on your journey;)

Life Coaching - Do you have the life you want? Are you ready to make a meaningful change in your life? Inspirational Life Coaching helps individuals achieve their goals by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable goals. As your life coach and counselor, I will assist you with clarifying your goals, values purpose and vision so that your dreams become a reality.

Who are you? No really who are you underneath it all? Underneath the shame, the anxiety, the people-pleasing, the depression, and the long-lasting trauma? Your patterns tell a story, the way you carry yourself tells a story, the way you interact with others tell a story, and most importantly, the way you interact with yourself tells a story. Every intricate detail of your life tells a major story. Since childhood we have been embedded with ideas of who and what we are. By the time we reach adulthood we become a melting pot of ideas from society, family and social media. What do you have to say about you?

I work mainly with clients who suffer from high anxiety, traumatic experiences, relational issues, grief, and interest in exploring self-identity. My goal as a therapist is to create and manage hope for change with you as a client. To teach you tools and skills that help you exercise agency in your every day life to move away from where you currently are and towards where you dream to be. I see clients from a space of wild curiosity, authenticity, and compassion, and hope that they too can one day be curious, authentic and compassion towards self and towards others.

Whether you are new to therapy and/or recovery, or are struggling with new obstacles or relapse, welcome. When we are feeling stuck, we can feel feel anxious, overwhelmed, disoriented or uncertain. Sometimes part of us wants to make a change and part of us holds us back. Sometimes we can connect the dots to our past and sometimes it feels less clear why we feel and react the way we do. Know it is possible to move through the discomfort and regain our sense of empowerment. Our process may feel at times like a struggle but we don't have to go through it alone.

There is a time in all our lives when it feels that nobody understands, somebody fails to listen, and we feel we have to figure it out by ourselves and that doesn't work either. Finding yourself in that desperate place is an appropriate time to tell your story to a therapist who desires to listen and help you understand where you've been and come along side you to assist you in knowing where you want to go. Courageously step toward the therapy process and embrace the hope that reminds you that you don't have to stay stuck or remain in the dark.

Every human at one point or another needs help on their journey in life. Perhaps you are feeling stuck or disconnected, experiencing a loss, or in the midst of a life transition. Maybe life feels overwhelming or your ways of being (beliefs and strategies) are no longer working for you or you are just longing for things to be different but aren’t sure where to even start. It takes great courage to find a counselor and begin the process of healing and wholeness that can come through therapy. I understand this as I have experienced my own transformative growth and healing through personal therapy.

Update: Greetings! I'm in the process of getting my mental health prescriptive privileges as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 2 semesters left, as I am already a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider and a Family Nurse Practitioner. It just made sense to do the 4 semester connector. I'm currently full, but am creating a waitlist for those who want to see a specialist in Covert Narcissistic Abuse, so please reach out if you are interested in either beginning therapy in August 2023 and/or Med management in May of 2024 with me. I will contact you as soon as possible!

As an expert in helping folks diagnosed with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and chronic illness, I understand that you're seeking not just relief but also a renewed sense of purpose. In my psychotherapy practice, we don't just acknowledge your beliefs and life experiences – we'll explore your personal story, inner compass, and strengths to guide us toward rediscovered meaning and value in your goals.

Do you feel alone when dealing with adversity? Handling challenges independently is admirable, but sustaining that level of self-reliance is exhausting. You don’t have to do it on your own, and I can assist. Seeking help is a courageous choice, especially when you are used to doing things yourself. It may feel awkward at first, but you deserve to be heard. I can help you work through past trauma, trust others more, and increase your wellbeing. I will provide a space where you can share any concerns you have—even uncomfortable ones. Don’t worry; safety, connection, and confidentiality are my top priorities.

I work well with clients who are driven toward growth and hungry for insight. I am here to help individuals who are seeking to find stability, discover their value and worth, and bring health and restoration to their relationships.

Accepting New Clients. Looking to overcome performance anxiety in your sport or career? Feeling lost and lacking purpose in what you do? Struggling with depression that's keeping you from getting out of bed? You are not alone. As a courageous step towards healing and performing at your best, seeking therapy can help you overcome these challenges and develop personalized strategies to improve your overall well-being and performance. We can work together to help you reach your full potential in all areas of your life.

I want to hear your story. Our stories make us who we are. These stories are forever changing as we move through the world. None of our stories are perfect. Truth is, some of our stories leave us feeling weary, as a therapist, I want to encounter you where you need the most support in your story. Everyone has a story that includes a past, present and a future. And every pain, and every instance of trauma, has history within us and that history cannot be changed. But we can decide to move forward from those hurts and not relive that chapter in our book. We can’t erase it, but we can fold the page down and decide to heal and move on.

I have been counseling for 28 years in a private practice setting in mental health related areas with individuals, and couples. I provide treatment for relationships, military culture and combat trauma, Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) and other related stress disorders, depression, anxiety, addiction recovery, adjustments, anger, and stress management. I have a doctorate in Counseling Psychology, license through TN Health Board, LPC/MHSP. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) clinician for 28 years. I enjoy helping people who are diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety, and depression using EMDR.