Therapists in Nashville, TN

Life hits hard sometimes. Whether it is due to loss, painful memories, tragedy or everyday stressors, sometimes life leaves us maxed out. Our overwhelmed systems may cope by going into overdrive with anxiety or by shutting down into depression. Regardless of the particulars, when life knocks us down, sometimes we need support to get back up.

I am a postdoctoral clinical psychologist and have experience working with a wide range of individuals. I understand each person has their own unique life story and circumstances. First and foremost, your therapy needs and goals will be explored and prioritized in our sessions together. My aim is to support your journey in finding relief from suffering, developing emotional awareness and resilience, fostering healthy relationships with yourself and others, and deepening your sense of purpose. I also conduct psychological evaluations to assist with diagnoses and treatment planning.

Seeking help is a courageous step in many of our lives and I am honored to be given the opportunity to share in the journey of healing with my clients. I work with individuals, couples, and families to provide counseling on a wide variety of life issues. I have experience helping clients work through depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, grief, divorce, marital issues, job satisfaction, and family conflict.

Is your life disorganized and feel unmanageable? Are you distracted, barely pulling it together to get to work on time, while your friends radiate success? You are smart, creative, and funny. But, the degree on the wall doesn't help you feel like less of a failure. No wonder you can feel overwhelmed and have depression and anxiety. I've been there and have compassion for your struggles. I can help.

As a clinical therapist, my ideal clients are a couple from a diverse background, particularly within the BIPOC community. Their presenting issues are communication barriers, lack of intimacy and trust, differences in expectations of one another. They have a lot of unresolved conflicts and would like to find a resolution to their situations and problems. They are seeking support and guidance as they navigate the journey of premarital challenges and prepare for married life. They want emotional and physical intimacy, to listen to each other and communicate in a more effective manner.

Choosing a psychotherapist is a very important decision. Talking to someone new about yourself can be intimidating. I provide a setting that is comfortable, safe, and completely confidential. I ask what brings you to see me and what kind of help you feel you need. Sometimes it can be helpful to interview other professionals. Finding a good match is essential and my interest is always in what is best for the client. I do my best to make treatment recommendations and provide services most likely to help you.

Are you sick of feeling too sensitive, emotional, and overwhelmed? Do you struggle to feel confident and sure of yourself? You wish you could get through all the responsibilities and expectations in a day, but it’s just too much. You’ve wondered how other people do it. How do they get everything done and not feel anxious and overwhelmed? The way it’s going just isn’t working and you want to feel better about yourself. You want to be able to get through the day and feel okay at the end of it. I want that for you, too! Reaching out for support is a vulnerable act, and I appreciate your willingness to be vulnerable.

Relationship and family wounds leave us feeling confused, hurt, and unseen. My clients are adults and teens of all genders who have not felt accepted in a vital relationship, often with a caregiver or partner. Sometimes the relationship was clearly traumatic: an abusive partner or violent parent. Other times, childhood just felt confusing, lonely, or hard. Some clients have started to wonder if the relationship they're in is a little bit toxic. And some simply hold an identity that others feel entitled to invalidate, deny, or oppress. But almost always, the relationship that hurt is also one that promised love and security.

Do you ever find yourself thinking, I cannot believe my mom, dad, or siblings/family said that to me again. I cannot believe I am still letting them get to me. You might even question the reason that you continue to get into failed relationships.

My mission is to create a safe space for individuals to find healing, freedom, and self-acceptance. I am passionate about helping my clients regain confidence while beginning to love and trust themselves. I help my clients unlearn negative beliefs and begin to change relationship patterns that no longer serve them. I work well with people pleasers, people who struggle to set boundaries, or people who chronically sacrifice themselves for others. When we are able to know what we need and set limits in our relationships, we enhance our emotional well-being and our relationships become healthier.

The decision to begin therapy takes courage and a desire to improve one’s life. Having the support of a trusted and trained helper can make a significant difference through the myriad challenges we encounter. No matter what you are going through, I have years of experience helping people cultivate more fulfilling lives through evidence-based treatment. If you want to pursue growth & healthy goals, we would work well together. I am also highly motivated to provide a safe space for people in the Queer, Trans, Black, Latinx, Asian, Indian, Jewish, Muslim, immigrant, atheist, agnostic & other diverse communities. You are welcome here.

Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, worry, and insecurity, frustrated with themselves for repeating patterns that get in the way of having meaningful relationships. When you’re feeling stuck and hopeless, it’s especially hard to feel compassion for yourself. One of the beautiful things about therapy is that it is a space where someone else can hold compassion and hope for you until you are able to hold it for yourself.

I help individuals, couples, and families who are seeking support with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, or find themselves in challenging seasons of life due to change or transition.

Poet Geoffrey Chaucer wrote, "time heals all wounds." You're probably searching this site because you have discovered this is not the full truth. The path to healing requires focusing some time and attention on the wounds you carry. Woundedness is the soul's voice demanding to be attended to rather than quieted. The therapeutic relationship is a conduit through which you discover your innate ability to attend to your soul and ultimately find healing.

It is my passion to help you be your best self. I believe that mental wellness is for every individual and I honor your courage in seeking help and taking the necessary steps forward to your healing. While respecting your expertise as the author of your experience, I am here to offer you the support and guidance needed to help you navigate through life’s challenges. Utilizing a holistic lens of therapeutic practice from a whole person perspective, I offer you a safe space where we will work together through engagement, processing and exploration, while implementing a variety of treatment modalities to address your specific needs.

Reaching out to a therapist can be scary, especially if you've had a bad experience. My approach is non-judgmental, individualized, and collaborative, and I strongly believe it is key to first earn the trust of my clients. My style has been developed over the nearly two decades I've worked in mental health and through the 9,000+ hours of therapy, coaching, and supervision I've offered since becoming a therapist in 2011.

We all experience big and little things throughout our lives that impact where we are today. I am here to help you acknowledge, process, and heal those parts that are making living the life you desire difficult. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, postpartum, grief, trauma, OCD, or interpersonal relationships, I am here to help guide you. I believe in the power of collaboration, viewing therapy as a partnership between us. By working together, we'll uncover your strengths, develop coping strategies, and foster a deeper understanding of yourself.

The world we live in is full of opportunities to disconnect, avoid emotions, and escape reality. I believe that healing is often found through connection to people around us, connection to nature, and the ability to sit with both comfortable and uncomfortable emotions. In therapy, I work to create an authentic, non- judgmental, welcoming, and trustworthy environment through which healing and growth may occur. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is crucial to the success of counseling, and place great importance on it.

I excel at helping my clients achieve deep lasting change. Clients regularly tell me they have never had therapy be so successful before. You are likely angry, numb, depressed, afraid, or simply not sure what is going on with you. I am open, sensitive, and calming while I work to meet you where you are. I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for you to be yourself and to explore more of who you are. I am eclectic in my approach. My go-to model is one that teaches you how to provide healing to yourself through its meditative qualities. This therapy model is called IFS (Internal Family Systems).