Gottman Method Therapists in Smyrna, TN
Hi, I’m Devon — a therapist in Nashville, Tennessee. I work with individuals & couples to help you feel heard and supported while you figure out what’s going on in your life. I want therapy to feel like a place where you can show up as you are, without pressure or judgment.
I'm the kind of therapist that brings warmth and humor into sessions and doesn't just nod along. I’ve worked with incarcerated youth, crisis shelters, and families in addiction treatment, and that experience continues to shape how I show up.
Hi, I’m Devon — a therapist in Nashville, Tennessee. I work with individuals & couples to help you feel heard and supported while you figure out what’s going on in your life. I want therapy to feel like a place where you can show up as you are, without pressure or judgment.
I'm the kind of therapist that brings warmth and humor into sessions and doesn't just nod along. I’ve worked with incarcerated youth, crisis shelters, and families in addiction treatment, and that experience continues to shape how I show up.
For over 20 years I have had the pleasure of working with people from all walks of life in their journey of healing emotional pain. I value and respect the complexities that come with being human, recognizing that each person brings their own unique experiences and challenges. My approach centers on building trusting and compassionate relationships, which I believe are essential for healing. Through these supportive connections, many individuals and couples have found recovery and growth, whether they are healing from childhood sexual abuse, rebuilding their lives after a divorce, or recovering from the pain of an affair.
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For over 20 years I have had the pleasure of working with people from all walks of life in their journey of healing emotional pain. I value and respect the complexities that come with being human, recognizing that each person brings their own unique experiences and challenges. My approach centers on building trusting and compassionate relationships, which I believe are essential for healing. Through these supportive connections, many individuals and couples have found recovery and growth, whether they are healing from childhood sexual abuse, rebuilding their lives after a divorce, or recovering from the pain of an affair.
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Life is hard and it throws us one curve ball after the other. There is no need to go through it alone. Now is the time to focus on mending your heart from past and/or present wounds. If you've experienced triggers that are affecting your family, we can work through it. If your child is experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, behavioral issues, or lacks coping skills, we can work through it.
Life is hard and it throws us one curve ball after the other. There is no need to go through it alone. Now is the time to focus on mending your heart from past and/or present wounds. If you've experienced triggers that are affecting your family, we can work through it. If your child is experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, behavioral issues, or lacks coping skills, we can work through it.
Are you tired of feeling stuck and hopeless? Maybe it's time to try therapy! As a therapist, I try to create a safe, judgement-free environment where people can heal and thrive. Together, we can begin that healing process by learning about how your brain works, utilizing mindfulness skills, and processing your past with trauma-informed techniques.
Are you tired of feeling stuck and hopeless? Maybe it's time to try therapy! As a therapist, I try to create a safe, judgement-free environment where people can heal and thrive. Together, we can begin that healing process by learning about how your brain works, utilizing mindfulness skills, and processing your past with trauma-informed techniques.
Do you live in constant fear or anxiety?
Are you overwhelmed by grief? Do you find yourself feeling sad, withdrawn, irritable, and lonely? Are you struggling to communicate with your loved ones or significant other? Do you often wonder why they behave in certain ways?
If so, I would like to help. We all would like to think we are strong enough to overcome these issues on our own, but there comes a time when we need to reach out for additional help.
I specialize in treating trauma, mood disorders, and grief. I especially have experience working with teens, men and women who have experienced trauma in their lives.
Do you live in constant fear or anxiety?
Are you overwhelmed by grief? Do you find yourself feeling sad, withdrawn, irritable, and lonely? Are you struggling to communicate with your loved ones or significant other? Do you often wonder why they behave in certain ways?
If so, I would like to help. We all would like to think we are strong enough to overcome these issues on our own, but there comes a time when we need to reach out for additional help.
I specialize in treating trauma, mood disorders, and grief. I especially have experience working with teens, men and women who have experienced trauma in their lives.
Hi, I’m Faye, and welcome to Soulful Bloom Therapy a safe space for individuals, couples, and families. I'm passionate about helping you nurture harmony in your relationships, knowing how deeply connected we all are. Relationships whether intimate, family, friendships,or with self can be challenging, and we all need support at times in navigating them. I help clients build healthier connections, and when your relationships flourish, you often feel more fulfilled and empowered to achieve your dreams. I offer culturally sensitive and proven therapy to support your unique journey towards deeper connection and well-being.
Hi, I’m Faye, and welcome to Soulful Bloom Therapy a safe space for individuals, couples, and families. I'm passionate about helping you nurture harmony in your relationships, knowing how deeply connected we all are. Relationships whether intimate, family, friendships,or with self can be challenging, and we all need support at times in navigating them. I help clients build healthier connections, and when your relationships flourish, you often feel more fulfilled and empowered to achieve your dreams. I offer culturally sensitive and proven therapy to support your unique journey towards deeper connection and well-being.
I utilize TF- CBT, EMDR, CBT, IFS, ACT, Gottman Method, EFCT, faith-integrated therapy, and attachment-based approaches, along with a Trauma training from SIU School of Medicine, to help individuals and couples heal and navigate difficult seasons.
Hi, I’m Toyin. Life situations can feel rough and painful at times, but you don’t have to face them alone. I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate trauma, PTSD, ADHD, depression, loss and grief, life transition, and relationship challenges.
Using evidence-based approaches, I support clients in building healthy coping skills, improving emotional wellness, resolve relational issues. Through a collaborative and supportive process, we’ll foster healing, build resilience, and create meaningful progress.
I utilize TF- CBT, EMDR, CBT, IFS, ACT, Gottman Method, EFCT, faith-integrated therapy, and attachment-based approaches, along with a Trauma training from SIU School of Medicine, to help individuals and couples heal and navigate difficult seasons.
Hi, I’m Toyin. Life situations can feel rough and painful at times, but you don’t have to face them alone. I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate trauma, PTSD, ADHD, depression, loss and grief, life transition, and relationship challenges.
Using evidence-based approaches, I support clients in building healthy coping skills, improving emotional wellness, resolve relational issues. Through a collaborative and supportive process, we’ll foster healing, build resilience, and create meaningful progress.
Relationships can be a source of great joy and comfort. When they get off track our life becomes unsettled and nothing feels right. I enjoy helping couples get back on track, solve conflicts and reclaim their connection. I do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. I am an attentive listener and am invested in helping you get your relationship back on track.
Relationships can be a source of great joy and comfort. When they get off track our life becomes unsettled and nothing feels right. I enjoy helping couples get back on track, solve conflicts and reclaim their connection. I do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. I am an attentive listener and am invested in helping you get your relationship back on track.
Alice Stricklin Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MPH
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Counselors at Alice Stricklin Counseling offer Individual, Family, Couples, Children, Teen and Group Counseling Services in Lebanon, TN.
Counselors at Alice Stricklin Counseling offer Individual, Family, Couples, Children, Teen and Group Counseling Services in Lebanon, TN.
If you feel like your marriage needs help, you're right. Too many times couples wait until its too late to move. Counseling doesn't mean you've failed, it means you care. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples connect the pieces of their lives so meaningful growth and healing can occur. Helping marriages survive is the reason I became a counselor, and I believe no one should have to navigate life’s challenges alone.
As a ordained minister for over 14 years, I bring both professional training and lived experience into the counseling space. Healing is possible and change achievable. There is hope
If you feel like your marriage needs help, you're right. Too many times couples wait until its too late to move. Counseling doesn't mean you've failed, it means you care. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples connect the pieces of their lives so meaningful growth and healing can occur. Helping marriages survive is the reason I became a counselor, and I believe no one should have to navigate life’s challenges alone.
As a ordained minister for over 14 years, I bring both professional training and lived experience into the counseling space. Healing is possible and change achievable. There is hope
Nakia Thomas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), an Imago Therapist in Training, and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. My goal is to make each and every one of my clients feel comfortable, valued, and heard. My approach is direct, relational and intimacy driven, walking with you on your journey to live life on purpose. I work with individuals, couples, and families towards healing to transform our communities through the blending of theory, practice, experience, and beliefs. Relationships are my passion, beginning with the relationship one has with self, the foundation of every relationship.
Nakia Thomas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), an Imago Therapist in Training, and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. My goal is to make each and every one of my clients feel comfortable, valued, and heard. My approach is direct, relational and intimacy driven, walking with you on your journey to live life on purpose. I work with individuals, couples, and families towards healing to transform our communities through the blending of theory, practice, experience, and beliefs. Relationships are my passion, beginning with the relationship one has with self, the foundation of every relationship.
Alesha Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, CCPS, ERPSCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Many of the people I work with are carrying the weight of trauma—whether from childhood experiences, critical incidents, or painful betrayals. They often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally shut down, or unsure how to move forward. My role is to help you find stability, clarity, and healing in the midst of the storm. I specialize in working with trauma survivors, including those impacted by infidelity, pornography addiction, and other compulsive sexual behaviors. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS), and EMDR-trained clinician.
Many of the people I work with are carrying the weight of trauma—whether from childhood experiences, critical incidents, or painful betrayals. They often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally shut down, or unsure how to move forward. My role is to help you find stability, clarity, and healing in the midst of the storm. I specialize in working with trauma survivors, including those impacted by infidelity, pornography addiction, and other compulsive sexual behaviors. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS), and EMDR-trained clinician.
Sami Auster
Pre-Licensed Professional, TLPC, MHSP, MS
6 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
Not accepting new clients
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults who are grappling with the impact of trauma on their lives. I'm committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where you can express yourself freely, process your emotions, and develop effective coping skills to navigate your experiences. I am passionate about fostering healing and resilience and allowing my clients to reclaim a sense of safety and control in their lives.
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults who are grappling with the impact of trauma on their lives. I'm committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where you can express yourself freely, process your emotions, and develop effective coping skills to navigate your experiences. I am passionate about fostering healing and resilience and allowing my clients to reclaim a sense of safety and control in their lives.
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At Mindful Connections we are dedicated to assisting those in need of support with growth and change in their lives. Whether it be helping with anxiety, depression, abrupt changes in personal norms, the loss of a loved one leading to feelings grief, or simply not knowing how to manage with unprecedented changes in life events; we are here to help.
At Mindful Connections we are dedicated to assisting those in need of support with growth and change in their lives. Whether it be helping with anxiety, depression, abrupt changes in personal norms, the loss of a loved one leading to feelings grief, or simply not knowing how to manage with unprecedented changes in life events; we are here to help.
As a Black, queer, therapist with deep experience help individuals, couples, and families navigate struggles and communicate, I would love to support clients who are couples or ENM partners, BIPOC individuals, and LGBTQ+ individuals facing issues around communication, transitions, trauma, ongoing challenges, and identity. I am also available to adults, teens, families, and children over the age of 12. I help clients move forward by first understanding them deeply and tailoring my approach to meet their unique needs and wants.
As a Black, queer, therapist with deep experience help individuals, couples, and families navigate struggles and communicate, I would love to support clients who are couples or ENM partners, BIPOC individuals, and LGBTQ+ individuals facing issues around communication, transitions, trauma, ongoing challenges, and identity. I am also available to adults, teens, families, and children over the age of 12. I help clients move forward by first understanding them deeply and tailoring my approach to meet their unique needs and wants.
As a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I know that life rarely goes as planned. Even with our best efforts, uncertainty can feel overwhelming and affect how we function day to day. As a wife and mom, I’ve experienced this firsthand.
You may be looking for practical tools to manage the load or wondering if something deeper is keeping you stuck.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate these challenges by building on your existing strengths and teaching the skills and insight needed to get things back on track.
As a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I know that life rarely goes as planned. Even with our best efforts, uncertainty can feel overwhelming and affect how we function day to day. As a wife and mom, I’ve experienced this firsthand.
You may be looking for practical tools to manage the load or wondering if something deeper is keeping you stuck.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate these challenges by building on your existing strengths and teaching the skills and insight needed to get things back on track.
Are you and your partner struggling after betrayal, broken trust, or ongoing conflict? I specialize in helping couples repair emotional wounds, rebuild trust, and create safer, more connected relationships. Relationships can feel really painful when trust has been broken. Whether you're navigating betrayal, emotional distance, repeated conflict, or uncertainty about whether to stay together; couples therapy can help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface.
Are you and your partner struggling after betrayal, broken trust, or ongoing conflict? I specialize in helping couples repair emotional wounds, rebuild trust, and create safer, more connected relationships. Relationships can feel really painful when trust has been broken. Whether you're navigating betrayal, emotional distance, repeated conflict, or uncertainty about whether to stay together; couples therapy can help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface.
I work with individuals, couples, and families from a range of experiences, but find that most are dealing with some form of anxiety, depression, or shame-based symptoms. It can be very difficult to address these issues with others in our lives for a number of valid and practical reasons. As a therapist, I offer a safe, private, and nonjudgemental space for people to begin discussing and exploring these often uncomfortable parts of self, with the hope that more understanding will lead to a lessening of symptoms, as well as a clearer path forward.
I work with individuals, couples, and families from a range of experiences, but find that most are dealing with some form of anxiety, depression, or shame-based symptoms. It can be very difficult to address these issues with others in our lives for a number of valid and practical reasons. As a therapist, I offer a safe, private, and nonjudgemental space for people to begin discussing and exploring these often uncomfortable parts of self, with the hope that more understanding will lead to a lessening of symptoms, as well as a clearer path forward.
Stressed, stuck, or running on fumes? You don’t have to do it alone. I help people and couples find clarity, connection, and calm with real-world strategies that truly fit life.
Stressed, stuck, or running on fumes? You don’t have to do it alone. I help people and couples find clarity, connection, and calm with real-world strategies that truly fit life.
I am also Gottman Method Level 1 trained.
So many of us spend years building a life we think we’re supposed to want, only to realize we don’t feel as fulfilled, connected, or present as we hoped. My clients are often navigating questions around identity, relationships, motherhood, purpose, or change. They’re ready to move beyond simply getting through the day and start exploring what makes their life feel meaningful.
I am also Gottman Method Level 1 trained.
So many of us spend years building a life we think we’re supposed to want, only to realize we don’t feel as fulfilled, connected, or present as we hoped. My clients are often navigating questions around identity, relationships, motherhood, purpose, or change. They’re ready to move beyond simply getting through the day and start exploring what makes their life feel meaningful.
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Gottman Method Therapists
How does the Gottman method work?
One of the core doctrines of the Gottman method is that negative emotions hurt relationships about five times more than positive emotions help them. Thus, couples require five times more positive interactions than negative interactions with each other. The therapist will guide clients on how to improve communication and understanding of each other to manage conflict and have their emotional needs met. The therapist will also advise couples on how to repair relations with each other when conflict arises, and therefore avoid lasting damage.
Is the Gottman method evidence-based?
Yes, this method is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy. The method is based on more than 40 years of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the psychologists who developed the method. The Gottmans analyzed decades of data to draw conclusions about what types of interactions are likely to lead to specific results, and which interventions are most likely to lead to success. Studies have found that this approach leads to improvements in relationship satisfaction, intimacy, communication skills, and a lower rate of divorce.
How long does the Gottman method take?
The duration of treatment depends on the specific challenges clients face. Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and an average course of treatment is around 10 sessions. In some cases, such as for couples dealing with a critical problem, the therapist will suggest an intensive course of treatment, with daily sessions over the first two to four days. Treatment is complete when the couple is satisfied and has met the goals they’ve set, and when the therapist believes they have the skills to continue on their own.
Is the Gottman method effective?
Through the Gottman method, couples can achieve changes that are real and sustainable. This treatment has been used for more than 40 years; the method is supported by empirical research, including randomized controlled trials that have demonstrated effectiveness in improving relationship outcomes for couples. Like any talk therapy, success or failure depends in large part on how committed the clients are to making positive changes and working toward results.