Psychodynamic Therapists in Hermitage, TN
My approach to psychological healing is integrative, mixing psychodynamic, mind/body, transpersonal, mindfulness, and CBT approaches to psychotherapy. My philosophy of therapy stresses respect for the client and the client’s experience. Therapy often involves the exploration of family of origin issues and the impact of old conditioning on current functioning. I also emphasize the importance of developing existing personal strengths and resources. I often use a personality system called the Enneagram to clarify client strengths and issues. I have expertise in mindfulness. See my website, www.musiccitytherapy.com.
My approach to psychological healing is integrative, mixing psychodynamic, mind/body, transpersonal, mindfulness, and CBT approaches to psychotherapy. My philosophy of therapy stresses respect for the client and the client’s experience. Therapy often involves the exploration of family of origin issues and the impact of old conditioning on current functioning. I also emphasize the importance of developing existing personal strengths and resources. I often use a personality system called the Enneagram to clarify client strengths and issues. I have expertise in mindfulness. See my website, www.musiccitytherapy.com.
I specialize in providing therapeutic services to individuals with a range of concerns including trauma and adversity, anxiety and panic, depression, spirituality, life transitions, and grief. I utilize a relational approach to meet you where you are and employ different methods including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and EMDR. Whatever you are facing, it is my privilege to offer an empathetic, warm, and nonjudgmental presence for you to find healing and meet your life goals. I am currently taking appointments on Mondays.
I specialize in providing therapeutic services to individuals with a range of concerns including trauma and adversity, anxiety and panic, depression, spirituality, life transitions, and grief. I utilize a relational approach to meet you where you are and employ different methods including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and EMDR. Whatever you are facing, it is my privilege to offer an empathetic, warm, and nonjudgmental presence for you to find healing and meet your life goals. I am currently taking appointments on Mondays.
Marshall David Neal
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LADACII, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermitage, TN 37076 (Online Only)
In my addiction counseling practice, I focus on providing compassionate support and evidence-based treatment to adults in Tennessee who are struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. I understand the challenges my clients face – the feelings of hopelessness, guilt, and the sense of being trapped in a cycle of addiction. My goal is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can openly discuss their struggles and work towards lasting recovery. By offering personalized guidance, practical tools, and a client-centered approach, I empower individuals to break free from addiction and rebuild their lives.
In my addiction counseling practice, I focus on providing compassionate support and evidence-based treatment to adults in Tennessee who are struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. I understand the challenges my clients face – the feelings of hopelessness, guilt, and the sense of being trapped in a cycle of addiction. My goal is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can openly discuss their struggles and work towards lasting recovery. By offering personalized guidance, practical tools, and a client-centered approach, I empower individuals to break free from addiction and rebuild their lives.
My role is to provide unconditional positive support for you during your therapy journey. I believe therapy works best when you are active in the session and we work together to develop your goals. I will bring genuineness, compassion, and sometimes humor to my sessions.
My role is to provide unconditional positive support for you during your therapy journey. I believe therapy works best when you are active in the session and we work together to develop your goals. I will bring genuineness, compassion, and sometimes humor to my sessions.
Brooke Foxworthy
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hermitage, TN 37076
My vision for counseling is to foster an environment that promotes the client's exploration of resolution to life's problems. I understand that therapy can be a difficult, yet rewarding process. I believe that the real work of therapy must be done by the client, and I work collaboratively with clients to identify therapy goals and the 'roadmap' to the achievement of these goals.
My vision for counseling is to foster an environment that promotes the client's exploration of resolution to life's problems. I understand that therapy can be a difficult, yet rewarding process. I believe that the real work of therapy must be done by the client, and I work collaboratively with clients to identify therapy goals and the 'roadmap' to the achievement of these goals.
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.
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.
You’re exhausted from the unending racing thoughts and constantly feeling on-edge due to anxiety and PTSD. The guilt and shame of negative beliefs about yourself from depression feel overwhelming. You can feel peaceful, confident, grounded, and happy again. I can help you get there through my experiential, trauma-focused therapy. My ideal clients are open to deep exploration of their stories, identities, wounds, and desires and are motivated to make real change. I consider it a great privilege to witness the deeply human work of healing of all of my clients.
You’re exhausted from the unending racing thoughts and constantly feeling on-edge due to anxiety and PTSD. The guilt and shame of negative beliefs about yourself from depression feel overwhelming. You can feel peaceful, confident, grounded, and happy again. I can help you get there through my experiential, trauma-focused therapy. My ideal clients are open to deep exploration of their stories, identities, wounds, and desires and are motivated to make real change. I consider it a great privilege to witness the deeply human work of healing of all of my clients.
Life is full of twists and turns, filled with traumas and hardships that we cannot predict or control. We develop coping mechanisms to survive, to protect ourselves from pain and turmoil. These coping mechanisms may have served you well in the past, but now they may be holding you back, causing more harm than good. Through therapy, we can unearth these defense mechanisms and unravel the wounds that lie beneath. Traumas can build up over time, clouding our vision. By healing these wounds, you can begin to see yourself and the world more clearly, and shed the layers of protection that no longer serve you.
Life is full of twists and turns, filled with traumas and hardships that we cannot predict or control. We develop coping mechanisms to survive, to protect ourselves from pain and turmoil. These coping mechanisms may have served you well in the past, but now they may be holding you back, causing more harm than good. Through therapy, we can unearth these defense mechanisms and unravel the wounds that lie beneath. Traumas can build up over time, clouding our vision. By healing these wounds, you can begin to see yourself and the world more clearly, and shed the layers of protection that no longer serve you.
More Therapists Nearby
Alexis Fitzpatrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
I work with children and adults utilizing EMDR, CBT, TF-CBT, MI, DBT, and psychodynamic approach.
You deserve to live a life of overall wellness. Anxiety and trauma can make you feel stuck in cycles, impacting not only your personal well-being but also your connections with others. Unwanted thoughts and emotions can be overwhelming to process, leaving you struggling to communicate effectively. Maybe you are seeking a solution to combat your current processing patterns or want to feel more connected to yourself or others. My ultimate goal is to walk with you while exploring your emotions and thoughts without judgment.
I work with children and adults utilizing EMDR, CBT, TF-CBT, MI, DBT, and psychodynamic approach.
You deserve to live a life of overall wellness. Anxiety and trauma can make you feel stuck in cycles, impacting not only your personal well-being but also your connections with others. Unwanted thoughts and emotions can be overwhelming to process, leaving you struggling to communicate effectively. Maybe you are seeking a solution to combat your current processing patterns or want to feel more connected to yourself or others. My ultimate goal is to walk with you while exploring your emotions and thoughts without judgment.
Training includes psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, and systems therapies.
You are taking a positive step by researching therapists to find one who will be a good match. Therapy is a collaborative process, so it's important to find a qualified therapist who will also be compatible. If you contact me, we would first talk on the phone, and if that seems promising, meet for an initial consultation. We would discuss more in depth your concerns, your goals, and then develop a therapy plan together, suited to your situation. I will select the interventions that will be most helpful, give you feedback, and try to facilitate open communication.
Training includes psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, and systems therapies.
You are taking a positive step by researching therapists to find one who will be a good match. Therapy is a collaborative process, so it's important to find a qualified therapist who will also be compatible. If you contact me, we would first talk on the phone, and if that seems promising, meet for an initial consultation. We would discuss more in depth your concerns, your goals, and then develop a therapy plan together, suited to your situation. I will select the interventions that will be most helpful, give you feedback, and try to facilitate open communication.
Psychodynamic therapy helps make sense of strategies you developed early in life, & how you've been impacted by significant relationships & experiences.
For twenty years, I've been helping clients navigate life's challenges - anxiety, relationship struggles, unexpected turns, grief, feeling stuck... Therapy begins with me listening respectfully & attentively to your story. We then work together to identify your strengths, as well as patterns that may interfere with a more fulfilling life. We'll listen for underdeveloped or lost parts of yourself that may need attention. My goal as your therapist is to help you make progress with the concerns most important to you, & support you in living a more joyful, empowered life moving forward.
Psychodynamic therapy helps make sense of strategies you developed early in life, & how you've been impacted by significant relationships & experiences.
For twenty years, I've been helping clients navigate life's challenges - anxiety, relationship struggles, unexpected turns, grief, feeling stuck... Therapy begins with me listening respectfully & attentively to your story. We then work together to identify your strengths, as well as patterns that may interfere with a more fulfilling life. We'll listen for underdeveloped or lost parts of yourself that may need attention. My goal as your therapist is to help you make progress with the concerns most important to you, & support you in living a more joyful, empowered life moving forward.
Hi! I'm Dr. Michelle Blake. Both my master's and my Ph.D. are in social work, and I am licensed in both Tennessee and Indiana. My approach is based in person-centered therapy, although I freely incorporate additional modalities. I enjoy a variety of client groups, including life transitions, LGBTQIA, and adults at midlife and beyond. My basic approach is person-centered. Above all, I want clients to feel comfortable and welcome. Some of the other theories I utilize are cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, problem-solving, and feminist. If the client is interested, I like including writing and other expressive options.
Hi! I'm Dr. Michelle Blake. Both my master's and my Ph.D. are in social work, and I am licensed in both Tennessee and Indiana. My approach is based in person-centered therapy, although I freely incorporate additional modalities. I enjoy a variety of client groups, including life transitions, LGBTQIA, and adults at midlife and beyond. My basic approach is person-centered. Above all, I want clients to feel comfortable and welcome. Some of the other theories I utilize are cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, problem-solving, and feminist. If the client is interested, I like including writing and other expressive options.
Mark Jameson PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37207 (Online Only)
I utilize CBT and psychodynamic theory to challenge our problematic thoughts and negative beliefs which ultimately influence our emotions and behaviors.
Who is this guy? Hello and welcome ! Here's my story: My name is Mark. I'm gonna go ahead and tear down some walls. I have ADHD. I am gay and also a survivor of gay reparative therapy and religious trauma. I'm an LCSW with 13 years experience working with adults and children in acute psychiatric care settings including psychiatric hospitals, emergency rooms, and intensive residential programs for adults. The latter half of my career, I have honed in on providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults in individual settings. I enjoy accompanying my clients on their unique journey to empowerment.
I utilize CBT and psychodynamic theory to challenge our problematic thoughts and negative beliefs which ultimately influence our emotions and behaviors.
Who is this guy? Hello and welcome ! Here's my story: My name is Mark. I'm gonna go ahead and tear down some walls. I have ADHD. I am gay and also a survivor of gay reparative therapy and religious trauma. I'm an LCSW with 13 years experience working with adults and children in acute psychiatric care settings including psychiatric hospitals, emergency rooms, and intensive residential programs for adults. The latter half of my career, I have honed in on providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults in individual settings. I enjoy accompanying my clients on their unique journey to empowerment.
With many years of experience as a therapist, she has a versatile skillset, utilizing techniques from Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, and DBT Therapy.
Karen is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a passion for helping her clients find fulfillment in their lives. Her strength is empathy, listening compassionately while creating a warm, comfortable space for clients to feel safe and be able to open up. She helps her clients reach their goals through an approach that blends self-acceptance with fostering change and growth. She is open-minded, non-judgmental, and strives to be culturally competent.
With many years of experience as a therapist, she has a versatile skillset, utilizing techniques from Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, and DBT Therapy.
Karen is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a passion for helping her clients find fulfillment in their lives. Her strength is empathy, listening compassionately while creating a warm, comfortable space for clients to feel safe and be able to open up. She helps her clients reach their goals through an approach that blends self-acceptance with fostering change and growth. She is open-minded, non-judgmental, and strives to be culturally competent.
Meg Bearman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, ATR-P
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206
I have over a decade of experience specifically treating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life-transitions, and communication/relationship support. I offer weekly psychotherapy to clients using a strengths-based, integrative, and psychodynamic approach to help increase self-insight, self-esteem, and seIf-compassion. I view each client as a unique and individual being, and we work together to figure out your best course of treatment and healing. My goal is to help you live your most fulfilled life, all while being your most authentic self- my goal is for you is to thrive.
I have over a decade of experience specifically treating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life-transitions, and communication/relationship support. I offer weekly psychotherapy to clients using a strengths-based, integrative, and psychodynamic approach to help increase self-insight, self-esteem, and seIf-compassion. I view each client as a unique and individual being, and we work together to figure out your best course of treatment and healing. My goal is to help you live your most fulfilled life, all while being your most authentic self- my goal is for you is to thrive.
Ardita Asllani
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hendersonville, TN 37075
In our work together, we can focus on better understanding your relationship patterns, understanding and managing your anxiety, learning ways to cope with depression, process past and/or ongoing trauma, & more. My style of therapy is best described by psychodynamic theory where we focus on repressed emotions and/or childhood experiences that may be affecting your current relationships with others and yourself. We will work on enhancing relationships with the people in your life, as well as, practicing boundaries, compromise, and healthy balance in relationships.
In our work together, we can focus on better understanding your relationship patterns, understanding and managing your anxiety, learning ways to cope with depression, process past and/or ongoing trauma, & more. My style of therapy is best described by psychodynamic theory where we focus on repressed emotions and/or childhood experiences that may be affecting your current relationships with others and yourself. We will work on enhancing relationships with the people in your life, as well as, practicing boundaries, compromise, and healthy balance in relationships.
My orientation blends cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and family systems approaches to healing and change.
My approach is to actively engage, creating a supportive and collaborative environment that is equally empathic and challenging. By focusing on both past experiences and present circumstances, I seek to access the client's inner strengths in order to overcome difficult situations, make noticeable changes and break unhealthy patterns.
My orientation blends cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and family systems approaches to healing and change.
My approach is to actively engage, creating a supportive and collaborative environment that is equally empathic and challenging. By focusing on both past experiences and present circumstances, I seek to access the client's inner strengths in order to overcome difficult situations, make noticeable changes and break unhealthy patterns.
We therefore integrate psychodynamic work within and alongside ERP, to foster deeper and more lasting change than ERP alone can offer.
We specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD and anxiety disorders. This approach focuses on treating compulsive rumination, and provides a highly systematic yet gentler approach to exposure therapy. RF-ERP can be helpful to patients who have not made significant progress in other types of treatment, including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD.
We therefore integrate psychodynamic work within and alongside ERP, to foster deeper and more lasting change than ERP alone can offer.
We specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD and anxiety disorders. This approach focuses on treating compulsive rumination, and provides a highly systematic yet gentler approach to exposure therapy. RF-ERP can be helpful to patients who have not made significant progress in other types of treatment, including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD.
Dr. Megan Cecelia Fowler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206
I offer in person & virtual talk therapy, specializing in attachment work, life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting stress, & perinatal mental health. I aim to create a space of nonjudgement and compassion, focusing on your strengths. Together, we will explore what I call the "crunchy stuff"- that is, the interplay of your past and present. My pluralistic, psychodynamic approach allows you to delve deeper but also maintain a focus on the here and now, working towards realistic goals that will help you build the life you deserve. I also believe in the power of laughter and light- let's explore how we can infuse that!
I offer in person & virtual talk therapy, specializing in attachment work, life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting stress, & perinatal mental health. I aim to create a space of nonjudgement and compassion, focusing on your strengths. Together, we will explore what I call the "crunchy stuff"- that is, the interplay of your past and present. My pluralistic, psychodynamic approach allows you to delve deeper but also maintain a focus on the here and now, working towards realistic goals that will help you build the life you deserve. I also believe in the power of laughter and light- let's explore how we can infuse that!
Jordan Hale
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37216 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a depth-oriented, Psychodynamic therapist.
I believe that some of the most sustainable human growth occurs via relationship. This is why I believe in the power of Psychotherapy: it can be a unique opportunity for healing, a process in which -- through genuine connection and honest feedback, we can begin to make sense of the way we have come to view ourselves, our relationships, our sense of spirituality and interconnection, and the world around us. Through our work together, my clients can begin to gain the tools needed in order to change that which they can control, but also genuinely accept that which they cannot.
I am a depth-oriented, Psychodynamic therapist.
I believe that some of the most sustainable human growth occurs via relationship. This is why I believe in the power of Psychotherapy: it can be a unique opportunity for healing, a process in which -- through genuine connection and honest feedback, we can begin to make sense of the way we have come to view ourselves, our relationships, our sense of spirituality and interconnection, and the world around us. Through our work together, my clients can begin to gain the tools needed in order to change that which they can control, but also genuinely accept that which they cannot.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.