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Ally Doering
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37201
Hi, my name is Ally Doering and I am a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Welcome to my page! I am passionate about working with families (who want to learn how to reconnect as a whole family unit), children (ages 4-10), women's issues, relationship conflicts, trauma, young adults (who are dealing with daily stressors, anxiety, OCD tendencies), and individuals who are dealing with grief and loss. After having my own therapy journey in high school, I knew very quickly that I wanted to help others see a positive light at the end of their therapy journey as my therapist did for me.
Hi, my name is Ally Doering and I am a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Welcome to my page! I am passionate about working with families (who want to learn how to reconnect as a whole family unit), children (ages 4-10), women's issues, relationship conflicts, trauma, young adults (who are dealing with daily stressors, anxiety, OCD tendencies), and individuals who are dealing with grief and loss. After having my own therapy journey in high school, I knew very quickly that I wanted to help others see a positive light at the end of their therapy journey as my therapist did for me.
(629) 356-5738 View (629) 356-5738
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Natalie Hoyt
Pre-Licensed Professional, TLMFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37203
Every individual is worthy of healing and peace, and my favorite part about working with clients is working with them as they find the courage to live out this belief. Journeys of healing are sometimes scary, so using a holistic and collaborative approach, I endeavor to create a space that is nonjudgmental, safe, and peaceful as I aid clients in their work. My approach to therapy includes a combination of evidence-based practices including Restoration therapy and Internal Family Systems therapy, as well as Gottman Method interventions, common factors, and the expressive arts.
Every individual is worthy of healing and peace, and my favorite part about working with clients is working with them as they find the courage to live out this belief. Journeys of healing are sometimes scary, so using a holistic and collaborative approach, I endeavor to create a space that is nonjudgmental, safe, and peaceful as I aid clients in their work. My approach to therapy includes a combination of evidence-based practices including Restoration therapy and Internal Family Systems therapy, as well as Gottman Method interventions, common factors, and the expressive arts.
(615) 205-9589 View (615) 205-9589
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Elizabeth Arnold
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215
Hi, I'm Elizabeth! I'm pleased to serve the Nashville community by working with individuals, couples, and family groups of every age and stage who are looking for compassionate care addressing grief, trauma, and sudden life changes. Sometimes major life shifts and painful losses can cause mind/body disconnect, challenges in aligning thoughts and emotions, conflict with loved ones, confusion, volatility, and loneliness. Integrating new realizations or new circumstances with how you've seen the world can be incredibly difficult but you are not alone. There is hope, healing, and a future worth shaping.
Hi, I'm Elizabeth! I'm pleased to serve the Nashville community by working with individuals, couples, and family groups of every age and stage who are looking for compassionate care addressing grief, trauma, and sudden life changes. Sometimes major life shifts and painful losses can cause mind/body disconnect, challenges in aligning thoughts and emotions, conflict with loved ones, confusion, volatility, and loneliness. Integrating new realizations or new circumstances with how you've seen the world can be incredibly difficult but you are not alone. There is hope, healing, and a future worth shaping.
(615) 471-6836 View (615) 471-6836
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Kristen J. Small
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37220
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.
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.
(615) 637-3853 View (615) 637-3853
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Jenny Matern
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37220
I am passionate about working with women, parents and children. I walk alongside women as they struggle with relationships or difficult life transitions. I assist parents in exploring new techniques for raising their children. And, I also work directly with the children using play to work through trauma or explore behavioral concerns.
I am passionate about working with women, parents and children. I walk alongside women as they struggle with relationships or difficult life transitions. I assist parents in exploring new techniques for raising their children. And, I also work directly with the children using play to work through trauma or explore behavioral concerns.
(615) 249-5145 View (615) 249-5145
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Laurie Cape
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAE, LPCC-S, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37201
Do you consider yourself a “giver” but lately find yourself feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? I’m Laurie Cape, an experienced therapist & life coach devoted to helping women who work too hard and give too much find balance in their passion for helping others while also getting what they need & want. I partner with clients using an integrative approach to healing that blends trauma-informed, emotion-focused, somatic practices with mindset work. Together we'll find your personal power, finish the emotional work of your past, & adjust your beliefs & behavior to match your best-life vision and restore your sense of joy and energy.
Do you consider yourself a “giver” but lately find yourself feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? I’m Laurie Cape, an experienced therapist & life coach devoted to helping women who work too hard and give too much find balance in their passion for helping others while also getting what they need & want. I partner with clients using an integrative approach to healing that blends trauma-informed, emotion-focused, somatic practices with mindset work. Together we'll find your personal power, finish the emotional work of your past, & adjust your beliefs & behavior to match your best-life vision and restore your sense of joy and energy.
(270) 278-1313 View (270) 278-1313
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Jamie L King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37201
I am here and I am ready to help with change of all types. My ideal client will have an idea of what changes they want in their lives and are willing to put the hard work in to get there. I will cheer you on and support you every step of the way. I am currently licensed to practice in the following states: Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Tennessee. Please note, at this time there is a waitlist for people needing after school or evening sessions. Children under 15 can be seen in person only.
I am here and I am ready to help with change of all types. My ideal client will have an idea of what changes they want in their lives and are willing to put the hard work in to get there. I will cheer you on and support you every step of the way. I am currently licensed to practice in the following states: Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Tennessee. Please note, at this time there is a waitlist for people needing after school or evening sessions. Children under 15 can be seen in person only.
(508) 625-9413 View (508) 625-9413
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Emily West
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37201
Welcome, I'm so glad you're here! My name is Emily, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working as a therapist since 2019, and my experience includes working with children, teens, and adults who struggle with anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, foster care/adoption issues, life transitions, low self-esteem, stress, women’s issues, and many other mental health issues. I am most passionate about assisting clients in finding deeper healing rather than a temporary fix. I always consider it an honor and a privilege to walk alongside individuals in this journey!
Welcome, I'm so glad you're here! My name is Emily, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working as a therapist since 2019, and my experience includes working with children, teens, and adults who struggle with anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, foster care/adoption issues, life transitions, low self-esteem, stress, women’s issues, and many other mental health issues. I am most passionate about assisting clients in finding deeper healing rather than a temporary fix. I always consider it an honor and a privilege to walk alongside individuals in this journey!
(629) 468-3440 View (629) 468-3440
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Leslie D Bohn
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37211
If, along with the central issue that has you browsing therapists on Psychology Today, you are worried that you will be judged according to someone else's moral or spiritual values; if you are questioning cultural or familial norms; unhappy in the role in which you previously thrived; experiencing grief; wanting to strengthen your romantic relationship(s) with support in discussing sexual desires and boundaries; dealing with typical life stressors; or on the daunting precipice of change, we would probably work well together.
If, along with the central issue that has you browsing therapists on Psychology Today, you are worried that you will be judged according to someone else's moral or spiritual values; if you are questioning cultural or familial norms; unhappy in the role in which you previously thrived; experiencing grief; wanting to strengthen your romantic relationship(s) with support in discussing sexual desires and boundaries; dealing with typical life stressors; or on the daunting precipice of change, we would probably work well together.
(931) 740-1763 View (931) 740-1763
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Gabby Watson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37206
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space for my clients to be fully seen, known and heard. I am passionate about working with kids, teens, and women as they navigate issues such as body image concerns, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, and self-worth. My personal journey with neurodivergence has led to a desire to help equip kids, teens, adults, and parents with the education and skills to understand and navigate ADHD and Autism whether that is diagnosed early on in childhood or later in life. My goal is to help clients to reclaim parts of themselves, develop resilience, and live authentically.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space for my clients to be fully seen, known and heard. I am passionate about working with kids, teens, and women as they navigate issues such as body image concerns, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, and self-worth. My personal journey with neurodivergence has led to a desire to help equip kids, teens, adults, and parents with the education and skills to understand and navigate ADHD and Autism whether that is diagnosed early on in childhood or later in life. My goal is to help clients to reclaim parts of themselves, develop resilience, and live authentically.
(629) 258-6996 View (629) 258-6996
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Sandra Durham
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT, (temp)
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37206
Hey there! My name is Sandra and my hope is that Claiming Ground Counseling will be a soft landing for you to slow down and return to yourself. I work with adult individuals dealing with burnout, grief, self-discovery and life transitions. Are you ready to feel like yourself again? Ready to better connect to yourself and your people? My work helps folks find more joy in everyday life.
Hey there! My name is Sandra and my hope is that Claiming Ground Counseling will be a soft landing for you to slow down and return to yourself. I work with adult individuals dealing with burnout, grief, self-discovery and life transitions. Are you ready to feel like yourself again? Ready to better connect to yourself and your people? My work helps folks find more joy in everyday life.
(629) 260-4790 View (629) 260-4790
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Shantell Johnson-Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MEd
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206
I specialize in working with the emotional internalizers of the world. Do you self-isolate? Not return text messages or calls when life gets hard? Stuffing down your feelings and wants? Avoiding conflict? Self-sabotaging? Maybe intimacy is hard for you, especially if you're a survivor of sexual trauma. You want desperately to change but aren’t sure how. Trauma (especially from dysfunctional childhoods) convinces us that we’re an anomaly, not worth loving. It feels like everyone has it “together” except you. I get it, I’ve been there. The truth is, you’re not alone. Let's help YOU get what YOU what from life, relationships, and work.
I specialize in working with the emotional internalizers of the world. Do you self-isolate? Not return text messages or calls when life gets hard? Stuffing down your feelings and wants? Avoiding conflict? Self-sabotaging? Maybe intimacy is hard for you, especially if you're a survivor of sexual trauma. You want desperately to change but aren’t sure how. Trauma (especially from dysfunctional childhoods) convinces us that we’re an anomaly, not worth loving. It feels like everyone has it “together” except you. I get it, I’ve been there. The truth is, you’re not alone. Let's help YOU get what YOU what from life, relationships, and work.
(615) 205-4736 View (615) 205-4736
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Catherine Harris
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, RYT 200
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206
Offering sessions in Art Therapy to support chronic illness, grief and loss, and burnout. Throughout our lives, loss can show up in many forms: the loss of a job, the loss of a relationship, the loss of health, the loss of fertility, and of course the loss of life. All of these experiences can have the same intense effects as the death of a loved one. They can leave us feeling shattered, lost, and alone. Our modern-day way of life does not provide us with the rituals or guides we need to properly care for ourselves, find relief and support, and effectively grieve these losses when they occur. I understand, and I’m here to help.
Offering sessions in Art Therapy to support chronic illness, grief and loss, and burnout. Throughout our lives, loss can show up in many forms: the loss of a job, the loss of a relationship, the loss of health, the loss of fertility, and of course the loss of life. All of these experiences can have the same intense effects as the death of a loved one. They can leave us feeling shattered, lost, and alone. Our modern-day way of life does not provide us with the rituals or guides we need to properly care for ourselves, find relief and support, and effectively grieve these losses when they occur. I understand, and I’m here to help.
(615) 265-6116 View (615) 265-6116
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Jeannette Diddens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37203
My clients come to me at all stages of their life. I refer to this as their "beginnings, middles and ends" of their lifetime. I see teenagers struggling to be understood and truly heard. I help couples after the "honeymoon is over" , I assist parents with major life obstacles, I help people make difficult decisions about their careers and even guide them at the end of their lives. With each stage, I ask the client what they want out of their experience with therapy and give the client the power and voice. I guide them with their goals and help create a safe place to explore their emotions and options.
My clients come to me at all stages of their life. I refer to this as their "beginnings, middles and ends" of their lifetime. I see teenagers struggling to be understood and truly heard. I help couples after the "honeymoon is over" , I assist parents with major life obstacles, I help people make difficult decisions about their careers and even guide them at the end of their lives. With each stage, I ask the client what they want out of their experience with therapy and give the client the power and voice. I guide them with their goals and help create a safe place to explore their emotions and options.
(615) 422-4104 View (615) 422-4104
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Kara Cross
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
I am a licensed psychotherapist, registered art therapist, artist, former art teacher, and (spoiler alert) I like using art in my sessions. I can provide a safe, non judgemental space for you to work through whatever life issues you are processing. I believe in empowering my clients to find their voice and foster the potential they already have through realizing self worth, building confidence, and embracing our whole selves. I am excited to hear from you.
I am a licensed psychotherapist, registered art therapist, artist, former art teacher, and (spoiler alert) I like using art in my sessions. I can provide a safe, non judgemental space for you to work through whatever life issues you are processing. I believe in empowering my clients to find their voice and foster the potential they already have through realizing self worth, building confidence, and embracing our whole selves. I am excited to hear from you.
(615) 908-6681 View (615) 908-6681
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Lacey Rudisill-Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
I work to identify the strengths of my client and then utilize these as we collaborate, accomplishing the client's life goals, navigating stressors and bringing balance and hope to the client's life. Are you tired of sabotaging your success? Do you wish you could get a grip on your anxiety? Why am I so angry all of the time? Other people can quit, why can't I? Will I ever be enough? I believe in creating a safe space of healing, hope and refuge where you can achieve your goals and desires for your life.
I work to identify the strengths of my client and then utilize these as we collaborate, accomplishing the client's life goals, navigating stressors and bringing balance and hope to the client's life. Are you tired of sabotaging your success? Do you wish you could get a grip on your anxiety? Why am I so angry all of the time? Other people can quit, why can't I? Will I ever be enough? I believe in creating a safe space of healing, hope and refuge where you can achieve your goals and desires for your life.
(704) 769-2843 View (704) 769-2843
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Carolyn Kutsko
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37204
I am a Holistic Therapist meaning I treat mental health through the lens of the whole person: emotional, relational, physical, and spiritual. I offer experiences treating depression, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders and other mental health issues aiming to bring clients into their bodies and out of the mode of traditional talk therapy. These include psychodrama, sand tray, art, and yoga therapy. Wounding happens through living, relational, body-felt experiences and require similar experiences to heal. I create a safe container and relationship for the natural process of healing to occur. Expect to move, breath, and feel... we will not just sit and talk.
I am a Holistic Therapist meaning I treat mental health through the lens of the whole person: emotional, relational, physical, and spiritual. I offer experiences treating depression, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders and other mental health issues aiming to bring clients into their bodies and out of the mode of traditional talk therapy. These include psychodrama, sand tray, art, and yoga therapy. Wounding happens through living, relational, body-felt experiences and require similar experiences to heal. I create a safe container and relationship for the natural process of healing to occur. Expect to move, breath, and feel... we will not just sit and talk.
(615) 800-7078 View (615) 800-7078
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Amanda Whitehurst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206
I am passionate about working with folks who have experienced trauma or are navigating concerns such as depression, anxiety, or interpersonal issues. My goal is to come alongside you as we pursue healing together. I believe every one of us necessitates some additional support when our experiences feel unmanageable. While often difficult to initiate, meeting with someone can be the catalyst for growth.
I am passionate about working with folks who have experienced trauma or are navigating concerns such as depression, anxiety, or interpersonal issues. My goal is to come alongside you as we pursue healing together. I believe every one of us necessitates some additional support when our experiences feel unmanageable. While often difficult to initiate, meeting with someone can be the catalyst for growth.
(615) 237-7267 View (615) 237-7267
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Anne Peyton Baker
Pre-Licensed Professional, NCC
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37203  (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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Tammy Meyers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37217
Being a human is hard. Things happen that leave us feeling lost and uncertain of what to do with it all. On top of that, we hold a lot of what happens to us in the body, creating a struggle between what we feel and what we know, and wreaking havoc on our ability to function in the here and now. I am passionate about exploring this struggle through the creative arts, somatic work, and talk therapy. Words aren’t always enough, and using a blend of these three approaches opens up a deeper well from within our spirits. From that well, new life springs forth and we connect with our most authentic self.
Being a human is hard. Things happen that leave us feeling lost and uncertain of what to do with it all. On top of that, we hold a lot of what happens to us in the body, creating a struggle between what we feel and what we know, and wreaking havoc on our ability to function in the here and now. I am passionate about exploring this struggle through the creative arts, somatic work, and talk therapy. Words aren’t always enough, and using a blend of these three approaches opens up a deeper well from within our spirits. From that well, new life springs forth and we connect with our most authentic self.
(615) 334-9449 View (615) 334-9449
Women's Issues Therapists

How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?

Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?

Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.