Therapists in Nashville, TN

I have decades of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families and extensive training in trauma, substance abuse, depression, and anxiety. I have a wealth of knowledge of the legal, school, and healthcare systems. I am comfortable working with people from every walk of life, including those who are neurodivergent, who identify as LGBTQ+, and people of color. I am adept at helping individuals develop insight into their issues, in the context of their culture and environment, and making meaningful changes. Returning citizens may qualify to be seen for low/no cost.

Often times when we feel stuck in our lives, it is because we are noticing a conflict in our internal world. Part of us feels one way, while another part feels very differently. It is my experience that we all enter this world with the capacity to feel grounded and at peace, yet as we experience the hardships of life, we lose connection with that inner safety. Instead we begin to experience the burdens of shame, grief and/or loneliness; and parts of us take on roles that may show up as anxiety, perfectionism, sadness, self-criticism, dissociation - or any other symptom, thought, or emotion that you find yourself struggling with.

I specialize in working with adults and couples. Using a nonjudgemental, affirming, and open approach, my aim is to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere. I strive to help my clients feel empowered to make positive changes, and create a meaningful life. I believe the therapeutic relationship should be supportive, honest, and collaborative. I obtained my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and my Bachelor’s degree at Indiana University. I am dual licensed in TN and FL.

I specialize in Somatic Attachment-Focused EMDR therapy, a body-mind approach to help you heal from current and past pain and discomfort. Additionally, I incorporate the Safe and Sound Protocol in my practice. My expertise lies in supporting young adults aged 16 and above, as well as adults who have experienced recent traumatic events or have Complex PTSD as a result of unhealed childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, and other areas of focus, including anxiety, bipolar disorder, depressive disorder, and performance enhancement.

Are you a woman looking to connect to yourself on a deeper level? Are you craving change, yet something seems to be holding you back? I am deeply passionate about empowering women to create the life they want for themselves! We ALL develop habits out of survival, and although once protective, those same habits can get in the way of our thriving. I believe life experiences play a large role in how we relate to ourselves, and that trauma shows up in our bodies both mentally and physically. I utilize evidence-based interventions to address the whole client using psychotherapy + wellness principles that support the mind-gut connection.

Feeling stressed and exhausted all the time? Are you overwhelmed, feeling stuck, alone, or hopeless? Does It seem like no one understands what you are struggling with? Do you question your identity and your place in the world? Your self-esteem is pretty low and you may have trouble setting healthy boundaries at work or with loved ones. Your inner critic whispers that you are not enough and you don't deserve better. Life feels fucking hard and you realize it is time to seek help. You are ready to feel joy again, to feel that deep passion for life, to rebuild connections, and to be present in your body and in your world.

Chronic anxiety and depression, as well as work and relationship stress, reduce quality of life. I work with individuals and couples to help them move toward higher quality of functioning and relationship. If you're struggling with any or all of these issues and feel stuck, therapy is an excellent option for moving forward and feeling healthy again.

Clients come to me because they struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, feeling lost and being stuck in patterns they don't like. Many experienced childhood trauma that has hurt their sense of self. Others come for support during life transitions or because they are grieving. I work with couples and adult family members who have a fear of conflict and tend to give up what they need in their relationships, and also those who fight easily and find conflict escalates quickly.

I have had the privilege of helping many different people through a range of different issues. I am well versed with complex trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, donor conceived adults, and other issues.

I am passionate about partnering and walking alongside my clients as they navigate vulnerable times in their lives. My goal is to build a safe and authentic relationship where clients feel accepted and understood. My approach is integrative, holistic, and relational. I also value creativity, humor, and warmth, and love to incorporate these elements into the work I do.

Welcome to the next step! The step that follows acknowledging that you cannot do this alone. Grief, trauma, and racial/cultural identity issues are challenging to navigate. Whether this is your first time or not, I commend you for your willingness to be vulnerable and your readiness to work toward growth and change. No matter if you believe the issue is a "quick fix", so complex that you struggle to put it into words, or if you just feel that something is not sitting well within you and making you uneasy in your own skin, I am here for you.

I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 10 years. I obtained my Master's Degree in counseling in 2009 and I am trained in mental health counseling and clinically trained in psychotherapy. I work primarily with individuals, helping them address diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, addiction, feeling overwhelmed/over-stressed, as well as other issues living in today's hectic world may cause.

There is beauty in the complexity of our lives, and often difficulty too. Sometimes, our inner resources and life's challenges don't align, and leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unskilled. My goals is to help you to find more freedom, ease, and wholeness in these moments. I am skilled in working with experiences of depression, anxiety, panic, trauma and chronic pain/illness. I am interested in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and those whose lives question social norms. My approach emphasizes gentleness, mutuality, creativity, and awareness from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens.

Utilizing the basic tenets of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy I enjoy assisting those with a wide range of mental health issues. From acute illness such as Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder to change of life issues, this approach allows for permanent change to the the distorted thought process. My experience has been, and continues to be inpatient at a local psychiatric hospital as well as my private practice. I will work with your psychiatrist or medical provider as well as supportive members of your family/life to provide a more comprehensive approach to mental wellness.

Individual Psychotherapy (TN residents as well as international clients, including but not limited to residents and citizens of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Lebanon, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Philippines, Switzerland, Serbia, Ukraine, Albania, Canada, Bahamas, Australia) Cross-cultural Communication Skills, Cultural Awareness. Areas of Interest- Trauma, Depressive Disorders, Self-esteem, Adjustment Disorders, Addiction

It is my belief that many of our current problems come from our earliest relationships, and that these relationships have an enduring impact on our present lives. I work with men and women who are struggling with depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-worth or not-being-good-enough, anger, divorce adjustment, and fear of losing control. I am also active in helping parents learn to be more connected and calm with their children, creating healthy relationships that will impact their children throughout their lives.

My ideal client is one who is willing to explore the patterns and depths of what make up who they are. Someone who is willing to work through the "stuff" to get to a place of healing. A person who can hold space to explore their feelings and challenge their current ways of thinking and being. Mindfulness and somatic approaches including EMDR are some tools that I utilize in the counseling process to help facilitate change.

People choose to come to therapy for a variety of reasons. Do you find yourself feeling depressed or overwhelmed? Do you want to worry less and enjoy life more? Do you want to have better control of your emotions? Maybe you’re struggling to have meaningful, lasting relationships. Whatever your reason, I’m here to provide a safe and affirming space for you to explore, learn, and create a new way of approaching the world and relationships.

This private practice is unlike many others. I am a pre-licensed clinical fellow at The Briggs Institute, Inc. Therapists at the Institute are graduates of Lipscomb University's Master of Marriage and Family Therapy Program, which holds its graduates to the highest standards in the field. Because we practice under the supervision of the Lipscomb MFT program core faculty, we remain connected to academia. This means our work is informed by state-of-the-art scientific research that most private practice therapists cannot easily access.