Anxiety Therapists in Nashville, TN

Seeking therapy (and finding a therapist) can be a daunting challenge! I would love to connect and see if I can potentially help make the process a bit easier! I am passionate about helping people heal, grow and transform into their truest self. I enjoy working with individuals with Substance Use Disorders and their families, college students and phase of life transitions, religious de/reconstruction, grief processing (particularly related to leaving a cult or strict religious group), perfectionism, processing childhood trauma, codependency, boundary setting, identity development, and effective communication.

I have experience and training to treat teens and adults who may be navigating difficult life challenges. I value listening and understanding from my clients’ point of views, and walking alongside my clients towards healing. This is done through developing a connection, trust, and a safe space.

My approach is grounded in humanistic and person-centered principles, aimed at empowering individuals to recognize their inherent strengths and potentials. I integrate various therapeutic modalities, including CBT, ACT, DBT, solution-focused, parts work, and other mindfulness-based and somatic approaches. I am trained in Phase I & II of Brainspotting, and use this modality to help clients process trauma and access deeper levels of healing. My mission is to walk alongside my clients, helping them to navigate life’s challenges with compassion and resilience, and to work towards a life of purpose, fulfillment, and balance.

I've been in private practice for over 15 years and enjoy diversity in my office. My approach is really dependent on my clients unique needs. I would describe myself as caring and direct and have been told by my clients that my challenges to them are as beneficial as my empathy towards them. My hope is to sit with people in a focused, loving and generative way, helping my clients move towards a deeper sense of vitality, self-awareness and authenticity.

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to live at your greatest potential? By focusing on brain health and the mind/body connection, I strive to help you live up to your full potential. Whether this involves quieting your mind, lifting your mood, improving attention and cognition, or enhancing your performance at school, your job, or athletics, I would be honored to be a part of this journey.

I am here to provide a space of safety, support, and encouragement to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or challenging life transitions. I am dedicated to unveiling your full potential and providing you with the support and tools needed to achieve it. I can’t tell you how your life should be lived, but I will join and encourage you as you create a life you find fulfilling. My motto is “find beauty in chaos” which means being open to looking on the bright side, embracing the healing process, and committing to growth daily despite the chaos happening in our lives.

My heart is set on helping professionals like you—those who are managing the pressures and complexities of ambitious careers. Whether it’s through individual therapy or working with couples, I’m here to support your journey towards a healthier, more balanced life. I primarily work with adults and couples, guiding them through challenges like anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, boundary setting, depression, and religious trauma. My foundational belief is that we're all doing the best we can with what we have. As a partner in your journey, I bring an array of tools and skills, hoping to make your path a little easier to navigate.

My goal is to offer a therapeutic space of connection and to move at the client’s own pace to tap into the resiliency and capacity for growth that resides within them. Whether you are wanting to grow your skills in coping with life’s many challenges, to know yourself more fully, or to seek healing from trauma, I am glad to meet you here and would feel honored to collaborate with you on your therapy journey.

Many of my clients came to therapy because they didn't feel confident, safe, or at peace in themselves, how they connect with others, or how they fit in the world. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and identity issues. These areas are tied to the core of who you are and how you interact in the world. At times, it may be difficult to move forward and you may feel stuck. You may feel disconnected, unfulfilled, or overwhelmed. It may affect relationships, work, and your sense of self. It can be difficult to find your way back to yourself and the life you want to build. I am here to help navigate that journey.

Whether you are seeking to increase your overall well-being, improve your relationships, or are encountering significant life challenges, I am here to assist you in achieving your personal goals. It is my belief that therapy is an empowering resource that can help you re-author your life. It would be my privilege to work with you in a supportive alliance guided by open respect and acceptance. I am dedicated to providing clients with a supportive environment where therapy sessions are collaborative, engaging and tailored to the individuals unique needs. I approach our work together with curiosity, empathy and humor.

My name is Chris. I believe that healing happens in safe spaces where people are allowed to be their authentic selves, maybe for the first time in their life! I specialize in working with teens & adults who have ADHD, anxiety, school or work struggles, or just figuring out how to navigate being themselves in broken systems. I am also passionate about helping men, women, and gender-nonconforming persons cultivate healthy expressions of emotions and behaviors in all facets of their lives. I am also experienced in helping people develop and maintain healthy relationships, whether that’s romantic, familial, or friendship.

As a therapist, I work with people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or looking to make some sort of change (in life, relationships, unhealthy habits or behaviors, etc.). I work primarily from a relational-cultural approach, which means that my focus is on the therapeutic relationship, authenticity, and perhaps most importantly, collaboration. Content related to the past, present, and future are each considered to be sources of valuable information, as are thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I value creativity and a sense of humor in my work with clients; your experience is yours alone and as such, your treatment will be individually tailored to your needs.

Does it feel like anxiety is taking you over? Are you feeling exhausted, depressed, or unable to find joy in activities that you once loved? Are you finding it hard to communicate effectively? I get it! I work with individuals and couples who are looking to improve their stress and anxiety, manage life transitions, and explore relationship issues in a healthier way. We will work together to help you get create more peace and more resilience for current and future stress. Clients get to know themselves and others on a deeper level and gain the tools necessary find more joy, play and to handle life’s challenges more effectively.

My passion is to see my clients being successful in healing and thriving. From my experience, each individual has unique needs. I work with clients to address such needs with tailored therapies, counseling, and education. I am a bilingual therapist and counselor who approaches humans with empathy, dignity, and no judgment. I am fluent in both English and Spanish and see clients in both languages. I use evidence-based therapies to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups.

Evolve Counseling Associates, LLC, is a group practice of mental healthcare therapists committed to creating spaces of healing for our clients. Our practice focuses on the treatment of girls and women of all ages. The mission of Evolve Counseling Associates, LLC, is to be a catalyst for growth & development for girls and women in the realm of mental, emotional, and behavioral health. We believe in a holistic approach to counseling and offer a comprehensive method of practices. Empowering clients to become greater versions of themselves is the foundation of each session.

I focus on working with women. I am passionate about partnering with my clients to aid them in living a fuller life. Women face unique challenges through emotional struggles and life transitions. My goal is to help women as they experience anxiety, trauma-related issues, body image issues, maternal mental health issues, cancer diagnoses, and more by building upon their strengths and helping them to navigate situations in a healthy, responsive manner.

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.

I've worked at multiple levels of care, and I've seen OCD & anxiety at their gnarliest. OCD is not just about germs and organization. It can include debilitating mental compulsions, taboo themes, complex presentations, and so much more. Finding therapists who "get it" can be challenging. That's where I come in.

Mike is a seasoned board certified Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience helping people reach their highest potential. He works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief/loss, loneliness, disconnection, negative emotions & behavior patterns, work-related stress, and dysfunctional relationship patterns.