Therapists in Franklin, TN

My greatest hope is to create a safe space where you feel seen, valued, and affirmed – we all need and deserve that support in our lives! During our time together, my goal is for you to gain a greater understanding of yourself, adaptive ways of thinking, and tangible coping tools to help you ride the waves of life. I work with young adults, teens, and children (ages 3 and up). I have a passion for supporting clients with anxiety, anger, emotional literacy and regulation, grief and loss, self-compassion, and self-esteem through individual counseling.

Welcome! My practice provides psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, emerging adults and families. Sometimes events like transitions, trauma, loss, and adjustment to divorce or limited social support trigger difficulties. As a result, conflicts, depression, anxiety, emotional outbursts, academic decline, isolation, addiction or other risky behaviors can emerge. I support clients and families as they overcome these challenges. I believe in the capacity to grow, change, and move towards self-identified goals. My approach to psychotherapy is integrative and focuses on the therapy relationship, incorporating meditation/mindfulness practices, self-acceptance, development of coping skills, and repairing relationships.

I am a compassionate and trauma-informed therapist, who is trained in Play Therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, TF-CBT, and DBT, with a heart dedicated to healing. I specialize in serving children, teens, and adults through person-centered and trauma-informed approach. I believe in the transformative power of a therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and understanding. My therapeutic approach is rooted in respect for your unique journey. I strive to create a place where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore your inner world.

One of the most radical things we can do in this life is to take care of ourselves. Which is not something we are necessarily taught to do, and well, when we start to do it there can be some resistance. It’s taken a lot for you to get to this point, and I am so glad you found your way here. Whether this is the first time you are seeking therapy or if you have been around the block a time or two, there is a place for you here. One thing is for certain, things are not quite how you would like for them to be, and that is where therapy comes in.

I believe that when a person feels safe, seen, and connected, change can occur. It is an honor to sit with a child or teen in their most vulnerable moments and provide the feeling of “you are seen, you are safe here.” I am trained to help children and teens grow in connection to self, emotional regulation, and adaptive coping skills. I also understand parents' challenges and believe they deserve to feel connected, seen, and heard. I don’t believe there is such a thing as a “perfect parent,” but I also know that we don’t always feel like we know what to do when our child is struggling.

Often life can get overwhelming, and we can feel stuck. My passion is walking alongside of teens and adults as we sort through grief, loss, life changes, depression, anxiety, old wounds, or discovering your identity to find healing and clarity. I strive to create a safe, non judgmental environment and treat each client with respect and understanding. I also want to create a place where you can grow and begin resolving the issues that brought you into counseling. I tend to see counseling for each client as a journey, and my role is to encourage, guide, and help you develop the tools necessary to continue on your unique path.

I am dedicated to working with children, adolescents, and adults as they walk through life. I believe in empowering clients through play and traditional talk therapy to enhance their strengths, so that they feel equipped in the midst of their personal and relational challenges. I’m passionate about my work and consider it an honor to come alongside clients in the process of healing. I strive to support the emotional and developmental needs of all clients. I work with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, communication, problem solving, stress management, anger management, and grief/loss.

Adjusting to change in daily life is often difficult. An expected or unexpected life event may have you feeling that you need help managing your responsibilities and feelings. Whether you are at the beginning of a traumatic life event, stuck in the chaos, adjusting to a new norm, struggling with transition, or coping with grief and loss, I look forward to helping you navigate your journey. I enjoy working with clients through a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, academic or career challenges, family dynamics, chronic or terminal illness, and grief.

My ideal client is a child or LGBTQ individual seeking mental health and well-being support. They may be struggling with issues such as anxiety, trauma, behavioral challenges, or the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ community. They need a compassionate therapist who can understand their experiences and provide a safe and affirming space for exploration. Their goals may include gaining insight into their emotions, expressing themselves creatively, building resilience, and living authentically. They want to be understood, supported, and empowered to overcome their challenges and achieve a greater sense of well-being and

My approach to therapy is rooted in connection and safety. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship for healing and growth, and I strive to create a safe, accepting space for each of my clients. I approach therapy from a trauma-informed, psychodynamic perspective, exploring with clients how past experiences, attachment, and trauma have impacted them. I believe in the importance of acknowledging the whole self in the healing process, and I often incorporate ideas from Somatic Experiencing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, playtherapy/expressive arts, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into counseling.

I consider it a great privilege to hear my clients’ stories and walk with them on their journey of hope and healing. I have experience working with individuals from preschool age through adulthood who have experienced trauma in the form of physical abuse, sexual abuse, grief and loss, attachment ruptures, bullying, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, and immigration trauma, among others.

I have the privilege to work with parents who want to support their child and their development through connection and understanding, preteens/teens who are navigating life changes as they grow up and want to build new skills, and children who are learning about themselves and the world without the tools to communicate their needs. I love being able to advocate for my clients to support them in achieving the goals they set for themselves.

You're here. You've taken the first step. And it's a big one. It's a brave one. The pain of broken relationships, life-transitions, loneliness, or feelings of unworthiness can cause us to forgot who (and sometimes, why) we are. Therapy is a tool that can help you change your life, build confidence, and live a life you long for and deserve. I believe in the process because I’ve seen it work - being in a safe space with someone you can tell your vulnerable story to is transformative. With empathy at the heart of my practice, my mission is to understand where you are to help you land in the place you want to be. On your terms.

Accepting new clients and scheduling for Saturdays! EMDR trained. Please feel free to call or text me at 931.242.4204. I love working with children and adolescents! I'm taking on adults as well! In addition to talk-therapy, I implement games, puzzles, stories, music, art, and toys into therapy. Therapy should not be boring! My areas of working with clients include, but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, social skills, anger management, self-harm, suicidal ideation, low self-esteem, abuse, and trauma. My main modalities include TF-CBT, CBT, EMDR and behavior modification.

You hold a unique story. That story holds value and deserves to be told. I specialize in expressive art and play therapy techniques and I am honored to work with children, teens, adults and families. Most of my work focuses on serving the neurodivergent population and creating a wrap around service with other providers, but I also enjoy working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression and life transitions. I also work directly with parents to provide educational advocacy and parenting strategies. I offer supervision for other counselors on their journey to LPC.

Each person's story holds incredible value no matter their age. I am honored to work with children, teens, women, and families in the Franklin, Tennessee area. I specialize in play therapy, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I also enjoy working directly with parents to provide parent education and coaching. I am Level 1 Theraplay trained and am a TBRI practitioner.

Our emotions and actions can negatively impact our relationships with those around us. I approach counseling from a collaborative perspective, in which you, the client, and I work together to identify ways to address your concerns and meet your therapeutic goals. I firmly believe that each client has the ability to accomplish their goals when they can engage authentically in a nonjudgmental therapeutic space. I approach the counseling relationship from the perspective that my job is to help provide a new perspective to the situations you bring to session as well as tools and techniques to help address these areas.

Life is hard and we are all trying to heal from someone or something. The therapeutic process is the greatest gift you could give yourself or your child. We have one life, we are all learning daily and we are in this together. We have a deep passion for children, adolescents and families who have come from hard places and spaces.

I believe that we as humans are wired for safety and connection and can experience difficulty within ourselves and our relationships when these needs are not met. I see that there is a need behind all behaviors, and I seek to approach the issues your child or teen is experiencing with curiosity and compassion. I recognize that you as a caregiver may be worn out, and as a thoughtful listener, I bring a welcoming spirit to hard conversations. In family systems work, I find value in empowering caregivers to understand their role and their individual children and teens more deeply.