Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in East Nashville, Nashville, TN

Serenity Counseling Center provides a safe, confidential opportunity for people to experience victory over life's difficulties by using counseling framework and an environment for counselors and counselors in training. Serenity Counseling Center was established in 2007. It's our purpose of Serenity to equip individuals, couples, and families with coping skills for life's issues that are consistent. Serenity Counseling Center is staffed by master's level practitioners from every discipline, including marriage and family, divorce mediation, life coaching substance abuse, and therapy. You can see intern if no insurance or low fee needs

Are you living a life that doesn’t feel entirely your own? Overwhelmed by symptoms of anxiety and/or depression? Feeling disconnected, drowning in low self-worth and constant shame cycles? I wholeheartedly believe we, as humans, are innately designed to move toward healing and wholeness. And, if we are struggling in the present moment we are most likely (unknowingly) blocking this innate, healing wisdom. Together, we will delve into the roots of your current challenges, helping you uncover insights, develop resilience, and create a safe space for you to reconnect with your body, intuition, and healing wisdom.

Relationship conflict can feel frustrating and hopeless. I help individuals stop having the same argument and avoid repeating negative patterns. In my practice I work with individuals, couples, and families needing crisis support to address conflict, rebuild trust, and gain tools for improving communication and connection. Specifically, I work with people who are experiencing life transitions, experiencing loss or grieving, struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship wounds.

Are you feeling lost or overwhelmed after a major life change, such as becoming a new parent, starting a new career, or just feeling generally unsatisfied with life? Maybe you struggle with feelings of inadequacy, or you're tired of being the one who always holds everything together in your relationships. It doesn't have to be this way! Life should be enjoyable, and you deserve to find joy and fulfillment. I am here to help you reclaim your happiness and sense of self. Let's take this journey together!

Do you want to change your life? Are you tired of not seeing positive outcomes? Are your problems interfering with your day to day life? Life is challenging for all of us, and sometimes it feels overwhelming. I am here to help you find solutions which will help you feel better in a capacity that you can feel good about. I provide a safe, judgement-free, and confidential environment where you can be honest about whatever you need to talk about. I am here to help!

Whether a client is someone brand new to therapy, someone with previous negative experiences in therapy, or someone who is ready to begin therapy again, my goal as a counselor is to meet them where they are. I have experience working with clients from a wide range of ages, gender, background, and areas of concern.

I work with clients wanting to heal from all kinds of painful experiences and challenges in their lives. Often what brings someone into therapy, their current struggles, are symptoms of an underlying unresolved experience which has thrown life out of balance. Anxiety and depression, for example, frequently are a pattern of being stuck in a state of imbalance, following a significant loss, heartbreak or trauma. The goal of therapy is to restore the natural integrity and balance within clients, empowering them to lead creative and fulfilling lives.

Are you wondering why you're struggling now after you've been handling things well for a long time? If so, you are not alone and I have helped many in similar situations. When you are dealing with anxiety, difficult relationships, and/or pain from your past I am able to create a safe space to foster healing.

STOP GUESSING! Let us help connect you with the counselor who best meets your emotional, financial, and scheduling needs! We have everything from masters level interns to licensed providers ranging in all areas of expertise! We have our Goodlettsville/Davidson Co location and our Hendersonville location to better serve the Middle TN area. VISIT OUR WEBSITE TODAY to look through all of our counselor profiles and EMAIL US your preference & we can connect you to one of our providers here at MATTERS OF THE HEART COUNSELING. We have also been very intentional to create a warm, inviting space at both 100+ yr old Craftsman buildings!

I believe that when we can recognize and talk about our feelings they become more manageable. I have found that through my dedication to understanding nuance, appreciation for individuality, and compassion I can provide a pathway for growth and healing. As your clinician, I will foster a firm and genuine connection that provides us with a strong foundation for healing, self-reflection, change, and empowerment. I strive to build these connections with each individual that comes to me for support.

Living in stressful times can make it feel like mental health has to be on the back burner but I believe in prioritizing joy and rest to endure what seems impossible. Using evidence-based, trauma-informed practices, I work with clients to find their true selves and help strip away external stressors so they feel prepared to take on life. I enjoy helping solo clients and any type of partner arrangement in navigating difficult conversations and establishing boundaries. It is normal for the therapy process to feel a bit intimidating but my sessions are informal and individually tailored. Neurodiverse? You'll be right at home!

Finding the best fit for a new therapist can be challenging and scary as you step into a place of vulnerability. My experience has provided me with the opportunity to work with those who suffer from severe mental illness and substance abuse over the last 10 years in various settings. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who suffer from symptoms of depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, personality disorders, and thought disorders, as well as, those who suffer from trauma (ie. childhood attachment related issues or various relational traumas).

Prior to beginning clinical practice, I taught high school students in Metro Nashville where I was fortunate to learn from the resiliency of young people. This invaluable time eventually lead me to pursuing counseling. My clinical experience has primarily been within community centers serving diverse populations, which has informed my perspective as a culturally-competent, dynamic practitioner. Areas of clinical focus are academic issues, addiction, anxiety, codependency, depression, LGBTQ+ identities, life transitions, PTSD, and trauma.

When you cut a tree down and look at the growth rings added every year, you can see the way fire, water, wind, and people have impacted its life each year. I believe that people are no different. Our environment shapes us, and nevertheless we grow. Some years are harder than others, but even within the hard years, growth takes place.

As an AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor working with individuals and couples, I combine evidence-based best practices with experience as a Tantric Sexuality Educator and practitioner, offering a supportive environment for thorough and constructive exploration of sexual matters. Questions and concerns may be talked about openly without fear of embarrassment or criticism. As a Mind-Body Psychotherapist, I help clients talk through issues and learn to utilize emotions as embodied resources for healing and growth, encouraging awareness of connection between body, mind, and spirit. My background as a pastoral psychotherapist and experience with body therapies such as yoga, breath-work, and meditation inform my work.

Have you done everything you can think of to figure things out on your own, but no matter how hard you have tried, things aren’t getting better? You need real skills and strategies to work through your struggles and get to the other side. I specialize in treating trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, people-pleasing, self esteem and perfectionism. Together we will explore the roadblocks that are holding you back, and develop a plan that allows you to move forward into a life that you actually want to live.

With a passion for holistic well-being and two decades of experience in the field of mental health, I am dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges. I love working with a diverse population - from adolescence to older adults. “This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor.” I strive to create a space where healing occurs - a place where you can sit with difficult thoughts, emotions and behaviors, and develop the tools to transform them.

Feeling stressed and exhausted all the time? Are you overwhelmed, feeling stuck, alone, or hopeless? Does It seem like no one understands what you are struggling with? Do you question your identity and your place in the world? Your self-esteem is pretty low and you may have trouble setting healthy boundaries at work or with loved ones. Your inner critic whispers that you are not enough and you don't deserve better. Life feels fucking hard and you realize it is time to seek help. You are ready to feel joy again, to feel that deep passion for life, to rebuild connections, and to be present in your body and in your world.

I am a licensed psychotherapist, registered art therapist, artist, former art teacher, and of course, I love using art in my sessions. I can provide a safe, non judgemental space for you to work through whatever life issues you are processing. I believe in empowering my clients to find their voice and foster the potential they already have through realizing self worth, building confidence, and embracing our whole selves. I am excited to hear from you.