Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Nolensville, TN

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Elias Tamene
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Online Only
I am a dedicated psychotherapist committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges, improve emotional well-being, and foster personal growth. With a client-centered approach, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, or life transitions, I integrate evidence-based techniques tailored to your unique needs. My goal is to empower you with the tools and insights to create lasting change and live a more fulfilling life.
I am a dedicated psychotherapist committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges, improve emotional well-being, and foster personal growth. With a client-centered approach, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, or life transitions, I integrate evidence-based techniques tailored to your unique needs. My goal is to empower you with the tools and insights to create lasting change and live a more fulfilling life.
(615) 802-4571 View (615) 802-4571
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Elias Tamene
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Online Only
I’m a licensed therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care. My practice is grounded in respect, collaboration, and a deep belief in your capacity for growth and healing. My approach to care is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I blend insight-oriented and solution-focused strategies, drawing from psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based practices. In our work together, we’ll create a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.
I’m a licensed therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care. My practice is grounded in respect, collaboration, and a deep belief in your capacity for growth and healing. My approach to care is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I blend insight-oriented and solution-focused strategies, drawing from psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based practices. In our work together, we’ll create a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.
(615) 558-0710 View (615) 558-0710
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Dr. Rick Underwood Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP, NCC, SATP
1 Endorsed
Nolensville, TN 37135
I am honored to work with individuals, and couples in an emotionally safe, caring, and confidential environment where trust and authentic communication are experienced. I am privileged to walk with clients on their journey if they are seeking to explore solutions to a specific concern of life, or of if they have a desire to move past the "state of survival" or complacency to "living fully" and experience life as we are designed to live. I am available weekdays, evenings, and occasionally weekends. For more information please go to my website.
I am honored to work with individuals, and couples in an emotionally safe, caring, and confidential environment where trust and authentic communication are experienced. I am privileged to walk with clients on their journey if they are seeking to explore solutions to a specific concern of life, or of if they have a desire to move past the "state of survival" or complacency to "living fully" and experience life as we are designed to live. I am available weekdays, evenings, and occasionally weekends. For more information please go to my website.
(615) 601-3537 View (615) 601-3537
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Ashley Amling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, EdS
Serves Area
Therapy with me is a space where you can let down your guard and bring your whole self—your struggles, your strengths, and your humor. I strive to create an atmosphere that is peaceful and non-judgmental, while also being dynamic and solution-oriented. My goal is not for you to be dependent on therapy, but to feel empowered and equipped to be your own best therapist. Let's work together to transform struggles into strengths.
Therapy with me is a space where you can let down your guard and bring your whole self—your struggles, your strengths, and your humor. I strive to create an atmosphere that is peaceful and non-judgmental, while also being dynamic and solution-oriented. My goal is not for you to be dependent on therapy, but to feel empowered and equipped to be your own best therapist. Let's work together to transform struggles into strengths.
(615) 288-5664 View (615) 288-5664
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Candice Beatty
Licensed Professional Counselor
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Challenges and struggles in life are a human experience. Sometimes navigating these events is confusing and overwhelming. It is okay to not have all the answers. Asking for help and guidance is a form of self care you deserve. Counseling offers a safe place to explore your thoughts and feelings, your past and hopes for the future. Along the way finding insight, accessing your skills and inner strength will give you hope and motivation to continue on your journey. “Growth is never by mere chance. It is the result of forces working together.” James Cash Penney
Challenges and struggles in life are a human experience. Sometimes navigating these events is confusing and overwhelming. It is okay to not have all the answers. Asking for help and guidance is a form of self care you deserve. Counseling offers a safe place to explore your thoughts and feelings, your past and hopes for the future. Along the way finding insight, accessing your skills and inner strength will give you hope and motivation to continue on your journey. “Growth is never by mere chance. It is the result of forces working together.” James Cash Penney
(629) 209-5823 View (629) 209-5823
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Kenyon Amott
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, LPCMHSP, (A)
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi there, I'm happy you're here! Making the choice to pursue therapy is both brave and courageous. I am committed to supporting clients through their toughest challenges, offering a renewed sense of hope and healing along the way; trusting that it may feel dark now, but it will not always feel like this. I aim to create a safe environment that fosters positive change, self-exploration, and empowerment. I am passionate about meeting you where you are and walking with you in your journey towards healing - whatever that may look like for you.
Hi there, I'm happy you're here! Making the choice to pursue therapy is both brave and courageous. I am committed to supporting clients through their toughest challenges, offering a renewed sense of hope and healing along the way; trusting that it may feel dark now, but it will not always feel like this. I aim to create a safe environment that fosters positive change, self-exploration, and empowerment. I am passionate about meeting you where you are and walking with you in your journey towards healing - whatever that may look like for you.
(629) 276-5640 View (629) 276-5640
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Anne Peyton Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Online Only
I am thrilled to work with clients of any age and background, and I especially love getting to work with individuals who no longer want to live with their past defining their present. Let's work together to help you reach your goals and live the life you were created to live!
I am thrilled to work with clients of any age and background, and I especially love getting to work with individuals who no longer want to live with their past defining their present. Let's work together to help you reach your goals and live the life you were created to live!
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Krystle Herrera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Taking the first step toward therapy takes courage, and I’m honored you’re here. I work with adolescents and young adults who are navigating anxiety, life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship challenges. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT and solution-focused therapy—always tailored to what works best for you. When you're ready, I welcome you to reach out. You don’t have to go through this alone.
Taking the first step toward therapy takes courage, and I’m honored you’re here. I work with adolescents and young adults who are navigating anxiety, life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship challenges. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT and solution-focused therapy—always tailored to what works best for you. When you're ready, I welcome you to reach out. You don’t have to go through this alone.
(615) 552-0784 View (615) 552-0784
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Winter Pavone
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome! My name is Winter and I provide a safe and empowering environment that encourages positive change and personal growth by meeting my clients where they are. My passion is helping others become confident in who they are and how they function in the world. I enjoy helping young people identify and work through their feelings so they can better understand themselves and improve how they relate to others in their lives. Nothing brings me more joy than families that are connected. I am passionate about helping parents and their children better understand and relate to each other.
Welcome! My name is Winter and I provide a safe and empowering environment that encourages positive change and personal growth by meeting my clients where they are. My passion is helping others become confident in who they are and how they function in the world. I enjoy helping young people identify and work through their feelings so they can better understand themselves and improve how they relate to others in their lives. Nothing brings me more joy than families that are connected. I am passionate about helping parents and their children better understand and relate to each other.
(629) 260-4459 View (629) 260-4459
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Sheila Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I'm a licensed therapist with over 19 years of experience helping individuals manage anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and life transitions. I specialize in cognitive-behavioral and humanistic approaches, empowering clients to build resilience and self-awareness. I'm passionate about creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where people can thrive.
I'm a licensed therapist with over 19 years of experience helping individuals manage anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and life transitions. I specialize in cognitive-behavioral and humanistic approaches, empowering clients to build resilience and self-awareness. I'm passionate about creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where people can thrive.
(615) 716-0058 View (615) 716-0058
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Allison Hunnicutt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP, CSAT-S, CMAT
Serves Area
Life is complex, and the outcomes can carry significant weight. I specialize in working with high-conflict family systems, divorce, parent-child contact problems, and cases involving attachment disruption and relational trauma. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating betrayal/infidelity, addiction, and entrenched relational patterns. My focus is on bringing clarity, structure, and clinical insight into situations that often feel chaotic. I bring clarity and real healing to emotionally charged situations that feel stuck, helping move systems toward stability, functional relationships, and informed decision-making.
Life is complex, and the outcomes can carry significant weight. I specialize in working with high-conflict family systems, divorce, parent-child contact problems, and cases involving attachment disruption and relational trauma. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating betrayal/infidelity, addiction, and entrenched relational patterns. My focus is on bringing clarity, structure, and clinical insight into situations that often feel chaotic. I bring clarity and real healing to emotionally charged situations that feel stuck, helping move systems toward stability, functional relationships, and informed decision-making.
(615) 395-2912 View (615) 395-2912

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Lauren Valencia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I use a holistic and client-centered approach and believe the therapeutic relationship is key to making progress. It's this fit between client and therapist that allows you to 'tell it like it is' and for me to provide the space for you to be real. Most importantly, I believe the therapeutic relationship is key to making progress and building resilience in therapy. I also specialize in utilizing Mindfulness and other modalities. I am committed to meeting you where you are on your journey. Together, we can explore at your pace and work towards creating positive change in your life.
I use a holistic and client-centered approach and believe the therapeutic relationship is key to making progress. It's this fit between client and therapist that allows you to 'tell it like it is' and for me to provide the space for you to be real. Most importantly, I believe the therapeutic relationship is key to making progress and building resilience in therapy. I also specialize in utilizing Mindfulness and other modalities. I am committed to meeting you where you are on your journey. Together, we can explore at your pace and work towards creating positive change in your life.
(865) 413-3882 View (865) 413-3882
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Teri Phillips
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Online Only
I am a licensed professional counselor and a mother of two grown children and one grandson. Teaching was my first career and counseling is my second career. I am an empathetic, client-centered therapist who is action-oriented. I teach my clients how to discover alternatives and solutions to their problems. I want my clients to feel that I am really helping them with targeted treatments, and I want them to feel extremely at ease with me and be able to trust me. My goal is for them to improve over time and not feel that they are wasting their time in therapy.
I am a licensed professional counselor and a mother of two grown children and one grandson. Teaching was my first career and counseling is my second career. I am an empathetic, client-centered therapist who is action-oriented. I teach my clients how to discover alternatives and solutions to their problems. I want my clients to feel that I am really helping them with targeted treatments, and I want them to feel extremely at ease with me and be able to trust me. My goal is for them to improve over time and not feel that they are wasting their time in therapy.
(256) 807-2942 View (256) 807-2942
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Andi Torres Aponte
Pre-Licensed Professional
1 Endorsed
Germantown, TN 38138
There are moments when your mind and body stop moving in the same direction; when you feel a deep disconnection from yourself, your emotions, or the world around you. For many navigating mood or personality disorders, addiction, shame, motherhood, or the long shadow of childhood trauma, this isn’t a rare moment; it’s a well‑practiced survival strategy. Your nervous system is doing what it learned long ago: protect you, even if the protection now feels like distance. Disconnection isn’t a failure; it’s a biological stress response.
There are moments when your mind and body stop moving in the same direction; when you feel a deep disconnection from yourself, your emotions, or the world around you. For many navigating mood or personality disorders, addiction, shame, motherhood, or the long shadow of childhood trauma, this isn’t a rare moment; it’s a well‑practiced survival strategy. Your nervous system is doing what it learned long ago: protect you, even if the protection now feels like distance. Disconnection isn’t a failure; it’s a biological stress response.
(615) 709-9364 View (615) 709-9364
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Samuel R Scales
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Serves Area
I have worked in the field of behavioral health for 30 years and have successfully aided men, & women debilitated by mood disorders, substance use disorder, trauma, and grief. I have worked with individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness such as schizophrenia or delusional disorder. I became a Professional Counselor to help individuals realize their self-worth, organize, prioritize and face internal & external struggles in a manner that is positive and healthy. I am a certified Supervisor for post graduate Counselors on the License Professional Counselor track. Available Tue-Fri 9:AM to 6:PM, Sat 8:AM to 1:PM.
I have worked in the field of behavioral health for 30 years and have successfully aided men, & women debilitated by mood disorders, substance use disorder, trauma, and grief. I have worked with individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness such as schizophrenia or delusional disorder. I became a Professional Counselor to help individuals realize their self-worth, organize, prioritize and face internal & external struggles in a manner that is positive and healthy. I am a certified Supervisor for post graduate Counselors on the License Professional Counselor track. Available Tue-Fri 9:AM to 6:PM, Sat 8:AM to 1:PM.
(615) 398-6366 View (615) 398-6366
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Josh Cochran
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Online Only
Hi, I’m Josh. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by anxiety — especially social anxiety — family stress, or the big shifts that come with growing older, you’re in the right place. I primarily work with young to middle-aged adults, especially men, who may feel stuck, misunderstood, or unsure how to move forward when life doesn’t look the way they expected. Whether it’s stress around relationships, changes in family roles, or the pressure of “what’s next,” I’m here to support you in finding more clarity, confidence, and ease in everyday life.
Hi, I’m Josh. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by anxiety — especially social anxiety — family stress, or the big shifts that come with growing older, you’re in the right place. I primarily work with young to middle-aged adults, especially men, who may feel stuck, misunderstood, or unsure how to move forward when life doesn’t look the way they expected. Whether it’s stress around relationships, changes in family roles, or the pressure of “what’s next,” I’m here to support you in finding more clarity, confidence, and ease in everyday life.
(865) 424-7787 View (865) 424-7787
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Jenna Canavan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello and congratulations on this first step! I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker located in Massachusetts and Tennessee (LICSW equivalent). I received my Master of Social Work degree at Boston College and have 5+ years of experience working in a variety of different settings. I use a person-centered approach, which means I see you as the expert of your own life and work alongside you with empathy, curiosity, and respect.
Hello and congratulations on this first step! I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker located in Massachusetts and Tennessee (LICSW equivalent). I received my Master of Social Work degree at Boston College and have 5+ years of experience working in a variety of different settings. I use a person-centered approach, which means I see you as the expert of your own life and work alongside you with empathy, curiosity, and respect.
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Jessie Whitfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
For over 14 years, I’ve guided women in rebuilding confidence and reconnecting with themselves through trauma-informed work. Through both individual and group work, I’ve helped clients process trauma, deepen self-awareness, and move toward greater emotional clarity and resilience. Today, my work has expanded to support healers, providers, and innovative leaders who spend their lives caring for others. Holding space for people every day can be deeply meaningful—but it can also be heavy. I offer a place where those who support others can tend to their own mental health, process what they carry, and reconnect with themselves.
For over 14 years, I’ve guided women in rebuilding confidence and reconnecting with themselves through trauma-informed work. Through both individual and group work, I’ve helped clients process trauma, deepen self-awareness, and move toward greater emotional clarity and resilience. Today, my work has expanded to support healers, providers, and innovative leaders who spend their lives caring for others. Holding space for people every day can be deeply meaningful—but it can also be heavy. I offer a place where those who support others can tend to their own mental health, process what they carry, and reconnect with themselves.
(901) 554-4183 View (901) 554-4183
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Mary Ann Sokolowski
Counselor, LPC-MHS, M Ed
13 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
It's vital to make yourself a priority. Today's society often pulls us in countless directions, leading to disconnection from ourselves and what truly matters. I work with you to innovatively find the right blend of support and motivation to ease anxiety and depression, lasting effects of trauma or everyday life and fostering self-trust and helping you pursue a more fulfilling life. By exploring the multifaceted influences shaping your current experience – from family dynamics to your work or school environment – we'll work towards aligning your inner self with your desired future, finding peace within life's uncertainties.
It's vital to make yourself a priority. Today's society often pulls us in countless directions, leading to disconnection from ourselves and what truly matters. I work with you to innovatively find the right blend of support and motivation to ease anxiety and depression, lasting effects of trauma or everyday life and fostering self-trust and helping you pursue a more fulfilling life. By exploring the multifaceted influences shaping your current experience – from family dynamics to your work or school environment – we'll work towards aligning your inner self with your desired future, finding peace within life's uncertainties.
(615) 682-9072 View (615) 682-9072
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Kelsey Cardin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
8 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling frozen in fear of the unknown? Has a traumatic event halted your ability to cope with life? Are life transitions just difficult to process? As a empathetic and trauma-informed therapist, I meet you where you are at in life. Together, we'll navigate life's challenges with a focus on self-discovery and empowerment. I am LGBTQIA+ & Neurodivergent affirming. I do accept insurance, see below for which ones!
Are you feeling frozen in fear of the unknown? Has a traumatic event halted your ability to cope with life? Are life transitions just difficult to process? As a empathetic and trauma-informed therapist, I meet you where you are at in life. Together, we'll navigate life's challenges with a focus on self-discovery and empowerment. I am LGBTQIA+ & Neurodivergent affirming. I do accept insurance, see below for which ones!
(901) 401-9023 View (901) 401-9023

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Bipolar Disorder Therapists
What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.

What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?
Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.

What kinds of problems does therapy help with?
Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.

What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?
Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.