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Dr. David S Thornton
Pastoral Counselor, MA, DMin, LCPT (he, him)
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3 Endorsed
762 E. Argyle Ave., Nashville, TN 37203
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| Deutsch | Français As a pastoral psychotherapist, I help gifted, hurting individuals and couples, ages 20-85, experience relief from the loneliness and destructive behaviors that arise from trauma and addiction. I work with individual survivors of physical, sexual, and spiritual abuse, as well as couples in distress, moving with them through the cold shadow of death when there seems no way out, to find a way through. My patients discover freedom from anxiety, fear, anger, and self-hatred, and release into grounded ways of living. I help people stop running from their pain and shame and start walking in peace to make conscious positive choices.
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As an integrative therapist, I work very gently and with great empathy, finding lost pieces and connecting memories of abuse with current conflicts. I engage with your thoughts and dreams, reflecting with you and developing new frames for the struggles you carry. The path of healing is deeply spiritual: I help clients transform trauma into a life of love.
I know suffering inside and out. I have walked with many scores of people through the hell and chaos of confusion and pain. Wealth and power provide no escape route from the isolation of disconnection. No matter who you are, what you feel, what you doubt, or who you love, you don't have to stay alone in fear. Let me walk with you toward healing.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (615) 239-0611
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Dr. David S Thornton
Pastoral Counselor, MA, DMin, LCPT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Tennessee / CPT0000000065 David S Thornton
- In Practice for 21 Years
- Certificate from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology M.A. in Clinical Psychology / 1997
- Certificate from ACPE 2024
- Attended Lipscomb University, Doctor of Ministry, Graduated 2017
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Spiritual abuse and trauma
- Stress
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
French ,
German
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
French ,
German
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Energy Psychology
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Imago
- Integrative
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Call for a free consultation now - (615) 239-0611
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Dr. David S Thornton
Pastoral Counselor, MA, DMin, LCPT