Christian Counseling Therapists in Nashville, TN

My focus is working with survivors of narcissistic abuse, first responders, and couples looking to recover from infidelity. I see individuals as well as couples and if appropriate, will alternate seeing a couple together and then separately for individual sessions. I use an integrative approach that combines evidence-based practices with a personalized, holistic perspective. Whether you are struggling with infidelity, trauma, anxiety, depression, or other challenges, I am here to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences and develop the skills and tools you need to achieve your goals.

Imagine feeling whole and integrated in your emotions, relationships, and faith. You might be dealing with problems in your relationships with your spouse, family, or friends. You may say “I don’t deal well with emotions” or struggle to set healthy boundaries. Maybe you feel stuck from past experiences, trauma, or negative beliefs you just can't move past. After a recent life change or relationship issue, such as a difficult marriage, motherhood, or divorce, you may feel like you don’t know who you are any more. Let's find YOU again. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationships, I am here to help.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at The Briggs Institute, Inc. The therapists at the Institute are graduates of Lipscomb University's Master of Marriage and Family Therapy Program. As the only COAMFTE accredited program in Nashville, the Lipscomb MFT program has earned its fine reputation by meeting the highest academic and clinical experience standards in the country. 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 can't easily access.

Life Coaching - Do you have the life you want? Are you ready to make a meaningful change in your life? Inspirational Life Coaching helps individuals achieve their goals by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable goals. As your life coach and counselor, I will assist you with clarifying your goals, values purpose and vision so that your dreams become a reality.

We all experience times of stress, fear, loneliness and sadness. Worries and "what if's" can keep us up at night. But when these things start to affect our overall well being and daily functioning, help from a professional can be beneficial. I can work with you in these difficult times and provide support and tools necessary for healing.I hope you will find my office safe, welcoming, nonjudgemental and a place where you can talk through what's bothering you.

Accepting New Clients! Our career counseling and therapy services provide a safe, authentic, empathetic and respectful environment for you to process, heal, transform, rebuild and grow. While job satisfaction and career achievements motivate personal ambitions, today's workplaces still foster ample opportunities for your needs and goals to remain unmet. However, help for navigating employment and small business challenges is available! Listening to you - your voice, perceptions, beliefs and story - is critical for successful treatment. I engage. Expressions, emotions, gestures and behaviors are never unnoticed. I can help!

Are you a first generation college graduate? Are you the first of your family to move away from home? Are you feeling pressures from every angle in life? Haven strives to assist, advocate, and provide guidance to young adults, while using a client - centered and a strength based approach. Young adults who are experiencing obstacles from the adjustment of childhood to adulthood. These adjustments in life may look like adjusting to college, adjusting to adulthood, or finding your new identity as a young adult. Additionally, Haven’s passion is to provide a safe place to release and recharge.

*Telehealth Only* Are you struggling to manage your anxieties about your relationships or the future? Do you feel stuck replaying situations over and over again in your head, which leads you to question yourself or feel like you're "going crazy"? Do you wish you could gain clarity, motivation, and direction? I understand how frustrating and exhausting it can be to feel overwhelmed, confused, and searching for answers. Although it might be difficult to see right now, there is a way to create a meaningful life, where you feel confident, sure of your decisions, and proud of who you are. You just have to take the first step!

Grief and heartbreak are part of life, but right now, you might be feeling like it's all too much to bear. You don't have to figure it all out on your own. I can help. Perhaps you or someone close to you is coping with a terminal illness or you're struggling after a loved one's death. Maybe you are experiencing another heartbreak, perhaps caused by a relationship or a trauma. Or, maybe you are struggling to find ways to love and accept yourself in a world that makes you feel less than.

I have worked with many adolescents, young adults, families and couples desiring to have a better self esteem, coping skills, communication skills, parenting skills, and a trustworthy relationship with others. Many of them are fighting the battle of anxiety, depression, difficult life changes, parenting, victimization, suicidal thoughts, and PTSD. They desire a place of peace, to heal, change, and grow into the family, couple or individual they want to be.

I work best with clients who have a deep desire to be seen, heard, and known. I want to know your heart, your fears, your shame, and your pain. I want to know how past hurts and trauma affect your everyday life today.

***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** At Ascend Counseling, PLLC we believe that all people deserve a place to come as they are. As seasoned therapists, we provide a safe, collaborative experience for our clients combining empathy with professional excellence to guide the therapeutic process. Many therapeutic practices simply help you manage your symptoms and/or survive the next crisis. But at Ascend Counseling, PLLC, we believe that therapists should offer more. We will work with you to identify and address the root issues that perpetuate interpersonal problems. With us, you'll get to the bottom of things so that you can move forward!

Are you stuck in your career and feel like there has to be more to what you do? If so, you need an experienced career counselor. If you feel like life is "getting in your way" and that stress or past trauma is stealing your joy, our counseling therapy can help you reclaim your life and become whole again. Our goal is to help you identify what is holding you back, to resolve it and to guide you to finding greater happiness!

Licensed in Florida, Georgia, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Indiana. I have discovered that virtual counseling is just as effective as in person and is extremely convenient. We are able to maintain a personal, intimate setting. You will receive a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe space to explore and implement solutions. You will be provided with options to build on your personal strengths and make improvements in your life. I have been providing services to a variety of people and appreciate the opportunity to be a part of assisting you on your journey to achieve your dreams and goals.

If you have addiction, alcohol use, or anger management issues due to trauma and PTSD or family dysfunction, you may have experienced judgement & painful perceptions from others that are just not true. Anxiety, grief, stress, substance use, and suicidal ideation may be familiar companions you wish weren't there. Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality (BPD), and Dual Diagnosis, may have been words thrown around, causing relational issues. These may be part of your story, but there's more in store for you through the healing work of counseling. You deserve a life of connection, serenity, and meaning. Let's begin!

Having been in the field for a decade, I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients and have a passion for people in the midst of life transitions such as shifting relationships, career change, and health issues. Most importantly, I desire to walk with my clients into the depths of their hearts and to help awaken them to their inherent worth. I believe the counseling process is an art and I consider it a privilege to walk with my clients toward healing.

I work with individuals and couples and families who seek to improve their communication, intimacy and overall health in their own lives and relationships. I offer respectful, non-shaming, honest and insightful help for interacting with others in romantic, social and work environments. I have compassion, wisdom and insights for those that have experienced trauma, addiction, blurred boundaries and all levels (too much, or lack) of emotions in their upbringing, and current life situations and relationships. Life can be stressful, I offer tools and insights to help you navigate challenges.

Each of us navigates our unique set of experiences. Some carry deep-rooted trauma, while others grapple with the everyday complexities of 'normal' life. At times, we might downplay our struggles, thinking that someone out there has it worse than we do. It's a common sentiment, and if you've ever felt this way, you're not alone. Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

My virtual office is a "judgment free zone." And I want to help you feel better about yourself! Life can be difficult. And depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, etc. all place a heavy burden upon us and take away our joy. I want to help you rediscover your joy in life. My focus is on improving mental health, improving your quality of life. I want you to feel comfortable discussing anything. Your peace of mind is crucial, and I'm here to help you find positive change.