Marriage Counseling Therapists in Nashville, TN

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Matt Reid
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37208
Hi, I’m Matt (he/him). I am trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist, which means I think a lot about how relationships shape our experience. This certainly includes relationships with partners, family, and friends, but also our relationships with self and the systems in which we live. Finding balance and harmony in these relationships can be challenging, if not overwhelming. I count it as a joy and privilege to be invited to ally with you in this pursuit.
Hi, I’m Matt (he/him). I am trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist, which means I think a lot about how relationships shape our experience. This certainly includes relationships with partners, family, and friends, but also our relationships with self and the systems in which we live. Finding balance and harmony in these relationships can be challenging, if not overwhelming. I count it as a joy and privilege to be invited to ally with you in this pursuit.
(615) 239-0090 View (615) 239-0090
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In Rhythm Therapy - Jeremy Cox, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215
Have you done all the things you were supposed to and still find yourself feeling disconnected, anxious, and filled with self-doubt? Despite your accomplishments you don’t feel the sense of fulfillment you expected. A big life change—maybe a breakup, new job, new marriage, or move—has highlighted the fact that you’re still not as happy or content as you want to be. Something is telling you that you need to make a shift (even if you’re not quite sure what it is). You’re ready to enjoy relationships that give you a sense of belonging and understanding and to feel confident in the direction your life is headed.
Have you done all the things you were supposed to and still find yourself feeling disconnected, anxious, and filled with self-doubt? Despite your accomplishments you don’t feel the sense of fulfillment you expected. A big life change—maybe a breakup, new job, new marriage, or move—has highlighted the fact that you’re still not as happy or content as you want to be. Something is telling you that you need to make a shift (even if you’re not quite sure what it is). You’re ready to enjoy relationships that give you a sense of belonging and understanding and to feel confident in the direction your life is headed.
(615) 637-3481 View (615) 637-3481
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Katherine Hofstetter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37205
I meet with individuals, couples, pre-marital couples, and families.
Our own human flourishing can feel out of reach at times especially amidst personal suffering, mental illness, loss, and disappointment. My hope is to provide a safe haven amidst a life which can often feel overwhelming - a place where we can focus on processing and growth. We will build on your strengths and relationships to help you reach your personal and relational goals and dreams.
I meet with individuals, couples, pre-marital couples, and families.
Our own human flourishing can feel out of reach at times especially amidst personal suffering, mental illness, loss, and disappointment. My hope is to provide a safe haven amidst a life which can often feel overwhelming - a place where we can focus on processing and growth. We will build on your strengths and relationships to help you reach your personal and relational goals and dreams.
(615) 489-4151 View (615) 489-4151
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India Lacerda
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37203
I have additional training in Brainspotting and am a certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) facilitator.
Have you been feeling stuck lately? When things feel unstable or uncertain, we tend to hide behind protective behaviors that we learn over time. While they serve a function in the present, if we stay there, they can keep us from fulfilling lives and relationships. Whether you’re lost in grief, caught up in an unproductive cycle within your relationships, or struggling to bridge the gap between you and your partner, feeling stuck can be an isolating and lonely experience. My passion is to help individuals and couples break free from the cycles, roles, and patterns keeping them disconnected from others.
I have additional training in Brainspotting and am a certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) facilitator.
Have you been feeling stuck lately? When things feel unstable or uncertain, we tend to hide behind protective behaviors that we learn over time. While they serve a function in the present, if we stay there, they can keep us from fulfilling lives and relationships. Whether you’re lost in grief, caught up in an unproductive cycle within your relationships, or struggling to bridge the gap between you and your partner, feeling stuck can be an isolating and lonely experience. My passion is to help individuals and couples break free from the cycles, roles, and patterns keeping them disconnected from others.
(615) 235-7248 View (615) 235-7248
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Claire Mullen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
I am a pre-licensed marriage and family therapist at The Briggs Institute, Inc. Therapists at the Institute are graduates of Lipscomb University's Master of Marriage and Family Therapy Program, which holds its graduates to the highest standards in the field. Our work at The Briggs Institute, Inc. is informed by state-of-the-art scientific research that most private practice therapists cannot easily access.
I am a pre-licensed marriage and family therapist at The Briggs Institute, Inc. Therapists at the Institute are graduates of Lipscomb University's Master of Marriage and Family Therapy Program, which holds its graduates to the highest standards in the field. Our work at The Briggs Institute, Inc. is informed by state-of-the-art scientific research that most private practice therapists cannot easily access.
(629) 302-3295 View (629) 302-3295
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Shannon Frazier
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215
Shannon is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about working towards emotional healing in couples and individuals, specifically in the area of relational distress. Shannon focuses on minimizing stress, addressing unresolved trauma, and identifying emotional barriers in order to help clients move past their "stuck places" and into healthier lives and relationships.
Shannon is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about working towards emotional healing in couples and individuals, specifically in the area of relational distress. Shannon focuses on minimizing stress, addressing unresolved trauma, and identifying emotional barriers in order to help clients move past their "stuck places" and into healthier lives and relationships.
(615) 471-7774 View (615) 471-7774
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Lipscomb Family Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37204
The therapists interns at LFTC are current students in the master's in marriage and family therapy program at Lipscomb University.
With fees as low as $10 per session, we work to make talk therapy services available for everyone in the Nashville community. As a center for couples, families, and individuals, Lipscomb Family Therapy Center provides a comfortable and confidential therapy setting to discuss issues you may be struggling with. All LFTC therapist interns provide services on a sliding fee scale that runs from $10 to $50 per session based on client income. At LFTC, we welcome opportunities to work with everyone, regardless of religious or spiritual background. We believe that seeking help shows strength and a commitment to becoming a healthier person.
The therapists interns at LFTC are current students in the master's in marriage and family therapy program at Lipscomb University.
With fees as low as $10 per session, we work to make talk therapy services available for everyone in the Nashville community. As a center for couples, families, and individuals, Lipscomb Family Therapy Center provides a comfortable and confidential therapy setting to discuss issues you may be struggling with. All LFTC therapist interns provide services on a sliding fee scale that runs from $10 to $50 per session based on client income. At LFTC, we welcome opportunities to work with everyone, regardless of religious or spiritual background. We believe that seeking help shows strength and a commitment to becoming a healthier person.
(615) 398-6580 View (615) 398-6580
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Alev Ates-Barlas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37203
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Trauma Specialist. She is an EMDRIA approved EMDR practitioner, consultant and trainer, Neurofeedback practitioner. She has been working with individuals, couples and families in various therapeutic settings. Her clinical focus is on trauma spectrum disorders (complex or single incident trauma), postpartum care, panic disorders, family life issues, couples counseling and more.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Trauma Specialist. She is an EMDRIA approved EMDR practitioner, consultant and trainer, Neurofeedback practitioner. She has been working with individuals, couples and families in various therapeutic settings. Her clinical focus is on trauma spectrum disorders (complex or single incident trauma), postpartum care, panic disorders, family life issues, couples counseling and more.
(615) 437-9659 View (615) 437-9659
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J. Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
My areas of research and special clinical interest include marriage and health, research informed clinical practice, couple therapy, trauma, sex therapy, parenting issues, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.
My private practice is different than most therapy practices. First, my personal practice is small. My role as President of The Briggs Institute, Inc. allows me to limit my caseload size. This assures that my clients receive the attention they deserve. Second, my experience in academia places me at the forefront of the field of marriage and family therapy. This means that my practice is informed by scientific research that most private practice therapists can't easily access.
My areas of research and special clinical interest include marriage and health, research informed clinical practice, couple therapy, trauma, sex therapy, parenting issues, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.
My private practice is different than most therapy practices. First, my personal practice is small. My role as President of The Briggs Institute, Inc. allows me to limit my caseload size. This assures that my clients receive the attention they deserve. Second, my experience in academia places me at the forefront of the field of marriage and family therapy. This means that my practice is informed by scientific research that most private practice therapists can't easily access.
(615) 593-3999 View (615) 593-3999
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Central Care Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37217
In this life there is always something that makes us change. Human nature says that it is love or the loss of something or someone. If you think you need help to achieve your goals or make the necessary changes to be successful, you have to give yourself a chance. During therapy you have the necessary space to talk about the different barriers that are a challenge for you. I work with different people who are going through different personal situations, having challenges with their families, or struggling in their marriage.
In this life there is always something that makes us change. Human nature says that it is love or the loss of something or someone. If you think you need help to achieve your goals or make the necessary changes to be successful, you have to give yourself a chance. During therapy you have the necessary space to talk about the different barriers that are a challenge for you. I work with different people who are going through different personal situations, having challenges with their families, or struggling in their marriage.
(615) 745-3461 View (615) 745-3461
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New Path Counseling & Consulting PLLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37217
As a solution focused therapist, my goal is to empower you to find your own strengths. My approach to therapy is to assist you to heal from past wounds and cope with current issues in nurturing and non-judgmental manner. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with many types of disorders - including learning difficulties, Attention Deficit Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, Marital/Relationship problems, Anxiety, and Depression.
As a solution focused therapist, my goal is to empower you to find your own strengths. My approach to therapy is to assist you to heal from past wounds and cope with current issues in nurturing and non-judgmental manner. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with many types of disorders - including learning difficulties, Attention Deficit Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, Marital/Relationship problems, Anxiety, and Depression.
(615) 455-3227 View (615) 455-3227
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Will Messer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
Hey I’m Will Messer LCSW/LICSW and I provide Marriage Intensives, Couples Counseling, Individual Counseling, and Enneagram Coaching. I serve clients in person in Nashville and Clarksville, TN as well as clients on telehealth who reside all over Tennessee and West Virginia. I love helping people thrive in their life by harnessing the healing power of relationships. I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT), Level 2 Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy Therapist (AEDP), and a Certified Enneagram Coach/Trainer.
Hey I’m Will Messer LCSW/LICSW and I provide Marriage Intensives, Couples Counseling, Individual Counseling, and Enneagram Coaching. I serve clients in person in Nashville and Clarksville, TN as well as clients on telehealth who reside all over Tennessee and West Virginia. I love helping people thrive in their life by harnessing the healing power of relationships. I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT), Level 2 Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy Therapist (AEDP), and a Certified Enneagram Coach/Trainer.
(931) 202-9099 View (931) 202-9099
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Adam Kohlan
Pre-Licensed Professional, TLMFT, MMFT, BBA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
My interests include depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), complex trauma, couples therapy, marital distress, and life transitions.
Are you feeling alone, overwhelmed, or just lost in life? Does the pain you're experiencing feel constant and unremitting? This is a trying time, but there is a way through this turmoil; an opportunity for change. I work with individuals and couples who want a thorough therapy experience that is growth-oriented. Our relationships, our thinking, and our behaviors (and how they all work together) are key and are the focus of my work. I'm an authentic and compassionate guide that can help you create meaningful, long-lasting changes in your life. You can expect me to listen and engage with your process to get you where you want to be.
My interests include depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), complex trauma, couples therapy, marital distress, and life transitions.
Are you feeling alone, overwhelmed, or just lost in life? Does the pain you're experiencing feel constant and unremitting? This is a trying time, but there is a way through this turmoil; an opportunity for change. I work with individuals and couples who want a thorough therapy experience that is growth-oriented. Our relationships, our thinking, and our behaviors (and how they all work together) are key and are the focus of my work. I'm an authentic and compassionate guide that can help you create meaningful, long-lasting changes in your life. You can expect me to listen and engage with your process to get you where you want to be.
(615) 235-6045 View (615) 235-6045
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Jason Hancock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
Shame. Fear. Weakness. Pain. Stigma. Just thinking about seeing a therapist can bring up these emotions for individuals or couples struggling with addictions, relationship or parenting issues, caregiving, abuse, infidelity… Thank goodness times are changing, mental health is being prioritized, and it's OK to not be OK. If you're struggling, help is available. I am fully-licensed, with a Masters' Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Lipscomb University. I'd love to talk with you. I offer sessions in-person or via telehealth. Call me at 615-414-6210.
Shame. Fear. Weakness. Pain. Stigma. Just thinking about seeing a therapist can bring up these emotions for individuals or couples struggling with addictions, relationship or parenting issues, caregiving, abuse, infidelity… Thank goodness times are changing, mental health is being prioritized, and it's OK to not be OK. If you're struggling, help is available. I am fully-licensed, with a Masters' Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Lipscomb University. I'd love to talk with you. I offer sessions in-person or via telehealth. Call me at 615-414-6210.
(615) 751-6163 View (615) 751-6163
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Harrison H Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215
My goal is to create a safe environment for people to heal - emotionally, behaviorally and spiritually - so that they can integrate real change in their lives. I enjoy counseling families, couples and individuals of all ages - children, adolescents and adults. My main focus areas are family and marital conflict, rebuilding emotional and spiritual intimacy in relationships, divorce recovery, all kinds of addiction recovery, codependency in relationships,depression, anxiety, grief and loss, premarital counseling, emotional healing from family of origin, communication skills and parenting skills.
My goal is to create a safe environment for people to heal - emotionally, behaviorally and spiritually - so that they can integrate real change in their lives. I enjoy counseling families, couples and individuals of all ages - children, adolescents and adults. My main focus areas are family and marital conflict, rebuilding emotional and spiritual intimacy in relationships, divorce recovery, all kinds of addiction recovery, codependency in relationships,depression, anxiety, grief and loss, premarital counseling, emotional healing from family of origin, communication skills and parenting skills.
(615) 601-2586 View (615) 601-2586
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Jon Nemcek
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
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.
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.
(615) 205-0423 View (615) 205-0423
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Dr. King A Counts
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37221
My aim is to serve my clients by providing excellent caring and effective therapy while respecting each client's individuality. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a Christian minister. I love helping people heal and progress. I provide online therapy. I have extensive experience helping people not only as a clinical therapist but also as a consultant and approved supervisor. I am very experienced helping with trauma, anxiety, depression, and anger using EMDR and many other approaches. I am also highly skilled in doing marriage and family therapy and have helped many couples and families develop happy relationships.
My aim is to serve my clients by providing excellent caring and effective therapy while respecting each client's individuality. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a Christian minister. I love helping people heal and progress. I provide online therapy. I have extensive experience helping people not only as a clinical therapist but also as a consultant and approved supervisor. I am very experienced helping with trauma, anxiety, depression, and anger using EMDR and many other approaches. I am also highly skilled in doing marriage and family therapy and have helped many couples and families develop happy relationships.
(615) 697-4077 View (615) 697-4077
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Jennifer Mason
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215
Waitlist for new clients
Navigating life’s inherent difficulties can be challenging. Sometimes therapy can help. From confronting issues such as loss/grief, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal problems, to facing significant life decisions or struggling with marital/relationship concerns, many factors can prevent any of us from engaging in our lives more fully. Whether you are new to therapy or you're returning to work through a new or lingering issue, creating a safe place to explore, understand, and respond to your concerns is crucial. Utilizing warmth and transparency, I hope to cultivate a trusting partnership with you.
Navigating life’s inherent difficulties can be challenging. Sometimes therapy can help. From confronting issues such as loss/grief, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal problems, to facing significant life decisions or struggling with marital/relationship concerns, many factors can prevent any of us from engaging in our lives more fully. Whether you are new to therapy or you're returning to work through a new or lingering issue, creating a safe place to explore, understand, and respond to your concerns is crucial. Utilizing warmth and transparency, I hope to cultivate a trusting partnership with you.
(615) 247-6923 View (615) 247-6923
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Natali Efstathiou
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203  (Online Only)
I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings (private practice, community mental health, university counseling center, state hospital, and in-home services). My services include individual, family, and couples/marital therapy. I primarily work with adults and couples. I believe that disturbances of thought, feeling, and behavior are caused by ‘obstacles’ to healthy brain functioning. My role as a therapist is to remove the obstacles that stand in the way of you having 100% of your intellect, wisdom, passion, humor, curiosity, energy, logic, creativity, and joyfulness available to you!
I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings (private practice, community mental health, university counseling center, state hospital, and in-home services). My services include individual, family, and couples/marital therapy. I primarily work with adults and couples. I believe that disturbances of thought, feeling, and behavior are caused by ‘obstacles’ to healthy brain functioning. My role as a therapist is to remove the obstacles that stand in the way of you having 100% of your intellect, wisdom, passion, humor, curiosity, energy, logic, creativity, and joyfulness available to you!
(615) 697-4169 View (615) 697-4169
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Joash Koh
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, TLMFT, MMFT, MAPC, EFT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37211  (Online Only)
I curate my sessions to help you navigate these difficulties, allowing you to live with a greater sense of safety, connection, and satisfaction. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in relationships and intimacy. With years of clinical experience, I help clients to heal from anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, feeling stuck, or relationship issues, including infidelity, complex trauma, and abuse. I have many years of clinical experience working with diverse individuals and couples. My clients love my authenticity and healing space to nourish and grow in a safe space that aligns with their goals and values.
I curate my sessions to help you navigate these difficulties, allowing you to live with a greater sense of safety, connection, and satisfaction. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in relationships and intimacy. With years of clinical experience, I help clients to heal from anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, feeling stuck, or relationship issues, including infidelity, complex trauma, and abuse. I have many years of clinical experience working with diverse individuals and couples. My clients love my authenticity and healing space to nourish and grow in a safe space that aligns with their goals and values.
(615) 845-6236 View (615) 845-6236
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.