Therapists Beginning With Z in Tennessee

Times are challenging. As a result, many can feel as if they've lost touch with the joy in their lives. Do you feel you have somehow lost your way, your joy, or your sense of self? I'm a trauma-informed LCSW with over 20 years experience who loves utilizing creative, expressive therapies to assist you in finding these things again. I specialize in abuse/trauma, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, & other related challenges that can steal your sense of joy & who you inherently are. I'm a self-proclaimed “nerd” who loves anime, all things Potter, music, & art and can help you navigate back to where you wish to be.

I am a Chicagoland native that migrated to Nashville in 2019 to pursue my passion for helping and motivating those in need of guidance and counseling. Working as a mental health professional with more than two decades of experience in counseling, public service and resolution, leadership roles, and mentoring, I have developed a distinct skill set for providing effective counseling and act as a positive support system for adults, adolescents, and children.

I focus on a strengths based perspective working in partnership with people toward their ideal world.

It's hard to get through this life without our fair share of hurts and hang ups. We often find ways to cope that work for a while, but may not be the best for us in the long run. If that sounds like you, I would be honored to work with you to find better solutions, based upon sound psychological research, that can lead to permanent change. While I work with a variety of presenting issues, I specialize in sexual addictions, trauma, relationship issues, and increasing emotional intelligence.

I love helping clients make sense of their hidden stories and experiences. Often, these create chaos, make us unsure, and throw us off balance. I believe that everyone needs a comfortable place to rediscover balance and wholeness through unraveling their stories. While I see a variety of clients, I love pre-marital therapy, married couples struggling with intimacy, as well as singles and women who have experienced sexual trauma. I also have experience with Homeschool culture and the struggles and wins of the music industry. I offer flexible office hours including Saturdays.

Counseling is an experience where you get to safely experiment by honestly examining areas of your life that cause a disturbance. Together we work through thoughts, challenging emotions, encouragement, resources, insights, goal planning, problem-solving, and relationships. I learn from those who paved the way before me, my experiences, my research colleagues, and most importantly - from my clients. We look at your story to understand.

​We are so glad you’re here. You might be feeling dissatisfied with your current life and direction, experiencing big life changes, destructive behavior patterns, struggling to achieve your weight-loss or financial goals or simply wanting to find a safe space to deepen your relationship with yourself and the most important people in your life. Whatever is your reason for being here, you don’t have to walk this journey alone. Our hope is to provide you with a safe space to do the inner work to experience yourself whole, grounded, and connected in your life.

The world in which we live is fast-pace and changes rapidly. The providers at Zenith are culturally competent to meet the needs of many. We are results-driven to help each patient/client with their issues and achieve their goals. Our goal is to meet the needs and not have a forever client.

Zephyr Care specializes in neurodiversity-affirming assessments for autism, ADHD, and mental health for adults and children. We have immediate openings for appointments and can see people in TN and most other states. We specialize in high masking autism and understand the unique presentations of autistic women/girls as well as profiles like pathological demand avoidance (PDA). Our evaluations are comprehensive and consider all possible mental health diagnoses - this is what sets our evaluations apart from others who offer psychological testing testing!

My interest in counseling was first awakened by the Nietzsche quote, “He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” Moving from China to the U.S., alone at age 18, I experienced tremendous difficulty with the transition. I began to experience significant social anxiety and felt separated not only from my home country, but also from the truest version of myself. Through therapy and self-reflection, as well as a focus on my "why" for moving, I found my way back to myself and to a more fulfilling life. This experience eventually led to a passion for helping others overcome difficulties and find a sense of purpose in their lives.

I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and couples. I see clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relational-stress, trauma and other mental health issues. I have extensive experience working with clients affected by emotional trauma. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal family systems (IFS), which I use to help clients process both PTSD and C-PTSD. In addition, I am certified in Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and also have advanced training in The Gottman Method for couples. I blend all of these interventions with a person-centered approach to provide a warm and collaborative style

Most of the folks I work with have experienced relational trauma (abuse/neglect), dysfunctional family systems, and/or social marginalization. Our brains and nervous systems are incredibly resilient and creative in adapting to these challenges. Ironically, sometimes the very adaptations that once helped us survive keep us stuck in painful patterns. My clients often struggle with chronic anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelming emotions, or numbness and disconnection. They may feel intense self-doubt or internal criticism. They may long for close connections but also feel terrified of relationships.

For more than twenty years I have had the privilege of working as a psychologist. My clients come to therapy with a number of different concerns and needs including mood disorders, trauma, relationship and family issues, transitions and personal growth. My intent is to work collaboratively with my clients toward symptom reduction and an improved sense of wellbeing and personal and relational healing.

You’re tired of being haunted by past experiences. No matter what you do, you feel like you stay stuck in the same cycles as before. If you are wanting to get your therapy journey started but are unsure where to begin, I am a great fit! I can support you in exploring coping skills that work for you and help you deepen your understanding of the parts of yourself that are feeling overwhelmed. I am available for shorter-term therapy through the middle of July 2024.

I am very open to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I feel especially suited to work with couples, families, and individuals who have experienced IPV or childhood trauma and individuals or families impacted by substance use. I am trauma-informed and work with individuals who have been impacted by systemic racism, oppression, or other forms of marginalization. I help my clients restore their sense of worth through creative methods grounded in self-acceptance and self-compassion.