Anxiety Therapists in Nashville, TN

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Ben Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215
I have specialized in OCD and anxiety for the past 9 years, and the depression that is often associated with it.
I specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse, and working with couples on relationships. I work with adolescents and adults and provide therapy for people who feel like these issues are getting in the way of their goals, impacting their lives negatively, and feel stuck. My goal is to understand the obstacles that are holding you back and help you make the changes that you desire in your life. Change is hard and I'm here to provide guidance, techniques, strategies, and tools that you can use to begin making a difference in your life.
I have specialized in OCD and anxiety for the past 9 years, and the depression that is often associated with it.
I specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse, and working with couples on relationships. I work with adolescents and adults and provide therapy for people who feel like these issues are getting in the way of their goals, impacting their lives negatively, and feel stuck. My goal is to understand the obstacles that are holding you back and help you make the changes that you desire in your life. Change is hard and I'm here to provide guidance, techniques, strategies, and tools that you can use to begin making a difference in your life.
(615) 900-2092 View (615) 900-2092
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Miso Kim
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
I work with individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, cultural identity exploration, and trauma. Maybe you are emotionally numb, need someone to listen, are terrified of discussing painful experiences, or don't have the right words to articulate how you are feeling. You are not alone. Seeking external help and sharing your most vulnerable thoughts, feelings, and experiences is highly intimate and courageous, let alone with an initial stranger. I have immense respect for those taking this step, and I am humbled to be a part of your mental health journey.
I work with individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, cultural identity exploration, and trauma. Maybe you are emotionally numb, need someone to listen, are terrified of discussing painful experiences, or don't have the right words to articulate how you are feeling. You are not alone. Seeking external help and sharing your most vulnerable thoughts, feelings, and experiences is highly intimate and courageous, let alone with an initial stranger. I have immense respect for those taking this step, and I am humbled to be a part of your mental health journey.
(629) 234-2476 View (629) 234-2476
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Anjuli Sharpley
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
I work with people navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, difficult family dynamics, and adjustments. Do you frequently find yourself unheard, overwhelmed, withdrawn, and/or stressed? If so, I would be happy to walk alongside you on your journey and help you go from feeling isolated and misunderstood to feeling connected, seen, and understood.
I work with people navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, difficult family dynamics, and adjustments. Do you frequently find yourself unheard, overwhelmed, withdrawn, and/or stressed? If so, I would be happy to walk alongside you on your journey and help you go from feeling isolated and misunderstood to feeling connected, seen, and understood.
(615) 437-9284 View (615) 437-9284
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Meghan Johnson
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37209  (Online Only)
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. I believe in fostering a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly. My therapeutic approach is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy and person centered therapy, allowing me to tailor my sessions to meet the unique needs of each client. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma and life transitions. Together, we will explore your thoughts and feelings, uncover patterns, and develop practical strategies to foster resilience and personal growth.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. I believe in fostering a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly. My therapeutic approach is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy and person centered therapy, allowing me to tailor my sessions to meet the unique needs of each client. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma and life transitions. Together, we will explore your thoughts and feelings, uncover patterns, and develop practical strategies to foster resilience and personal growth.
(615) 471-6919 x704 View (615) 471-6919 x704
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Jessie Risman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
I especially enjoy working with those who have experienced sexual trauma, are struggling with shame, anxiety, codependency, perfectionism, and burnout, or are longing for deeper and more authentic connection with self and others.
I am passionate about the heart and deeply committed to seeing you live more fully by engaging yours. Because your needs are as unique and valuable as your story, my therapy is grounded in Person-Centered Theory. I trust you to be the expert on your own life, and thus the expert in the room. My approach to therapy is integrative and trauma-informed. While drawing from Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR and Play and Expressive Arts Therapy, my focus remains on the most powerful tool, the relationship. From my own healing journey, I have come to believe we're wounded in the context of relationship, and we heal in relationship, too.
I especially enjoy working with those who have experienced sexual trauma, are struggling with shame, anxiety, codependency, perfectionism, and burnout, or are longing for deeper and more authentic connection with self and others.
I am passionate about the heart and deeply committed to seeing you live more fully by engaging yours. Because your needs are as unique and valuable as your story, my therapy is grounded in Person-Centered Theory. I trust you to be the expert on your own life, and thus the expert in the room. My approach to therapy is integrative and trauma-informed. While drawing from Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR and Play and Expressive Arts Therapy, my focus remains on the most powerful tool, the relationship. From my own healing journey, I have come to believe we're wounded in the context of relationship, and we heal in relationship, too.
(615) 205-8130 View (615) 205-8130
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Missy Caldwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37203
Missy has worked in the field of mental health for over fifteen years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is experienced in working with individuals, couples and youth in the areas of trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, body image, personal growth and self care. In addition to being a mental health clinician, Missy is a registered yoga teacher, with well over 500 hours of training, and an additional 300 hour certification in yoga therapy.
Missy has worked in the field of mental health for over fifteen years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is experienced in working with individuals, couples and youth in the areas of trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, body image, personal growth and self care. In addition to being a mental health clinician, Missy is a registered yoga teacher, with well over 500 hours of training, and an additional 300 hour certification in yoga therapy.
(629) 222-9921 View (629) 222-9921
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Tricia E Thornton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215
As a Registered Play Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor, I use play therapy tools to develop the heart, mind and soul of children. After working with children and families in private practice and in school settings for many years, my passion is to empower my clients through play. Through their natural language, play, children can express their emotions and start to heal. I specialize in working with children ages 4 years to 12 years but can work with all ages and adults. Common issues I treat are: trauma, fear, anxiety, anger, loss and grief, ADHD, change in their families, and social anxiety, various school issues.
As a Registered Play Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor, I use play therapy tools to develop the heart, mind and soul of children. After working with children and families in private practice and in school settings for many years, my passion is to empower my clients through play. Through their natural language, play, children can express their emotions and start to heal. I specialize in working with children ages 4 years to 12 years but can work with all ages and adults. Common issues I treat are: trauma, fear, anxiety, anger, loss and grief, ADHD, change in their families, and social anxiety, various school issues.
(615) 492-9258 View (615) 492-9258
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Aaron M Petrie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215  (Online Only)
Aaron, a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and Certified Sports Psychology Coach, empowers musicians, athletes, and business leaders to conquer anxiety and performance blocks.
Athletes and professionals often face unique mental challenges, including performance anxiety, focus fluctuations, self-doubt, and the stress of constant high expectations. Engaging in therapy is a brave step toward mastering these issues. With guidance and working with Aaron, you'll develop tailored strategies to bolster your mental agility and confidence. This personalized support aims to improve not only your performance but also your overall well-being, enabling you to thrive under pressure and succeed in high-stakes environments.
Aaron, a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and Certified Sports Psychology Coach, empowers musicians, athletes, and business leaders to conquer anxiety and performance blocks.
Athletes and professionals often face unique mental challenges, including performance anxiety, focus fluctuations, self-doubt, and the stress of constant high expectations. Engaging in therapy is a brave step toward mastering these issues. With guidance and working with Aaron, you'll develop tailored strategies to bolster your mental agility and confidence. This personalized support aims to improve not only your performance but also your overall well-being, enabling you to thrive under pressure and succeed in high-stakes environments.
(615) 205-8291 View (615) 205-8291
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Tozia Ware
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdS, LPC, MHSP(t), NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37216
My approach is rooted in therapies such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing to address racial issues, complex trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
You're carrying the weight of navigating a world that often feels like it wasn't built for you. It can be brutal, the constant feeling of being on edge, the unseen barriers you face daily, and the overwhelming expectation to fit the “mold”. You're not alone. I'm here to help you heal, reclaim your life, and thrive! I understand that navigating these challenges can be incredibly difficult and that they can leave deep emotional scars. As a therapist working with individuals facing these issues, I deeply understand how these challenges can manifest and uniquely impact your life, and I recognize the interconnectedness between them.
My approach is rooted in therapies such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing to address racial issues, complex trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
You're carrying the weight of navigating a world that often feels like it wasn't built for you. It can be brutal, the constant feeling of being on edge, the unseen barriers you face daily, and the overwhelming expectation to fit the “mold”. You're not alone. I'm here to help you heal, reclaim your life, and thrive! I understand that navigating these challenges can be incredibly difficult and that they can leave deep emotional scars. As a therapist working with individuals facing these issues, I deeply understand how these challenges can manifest and uniquely impact your life, and I recognize the interconnectedness between them.
(615) 492-3564 View (615) 492-3564
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Taylor Rose-Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37214  (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling with knowing what to do, but having a hard time getting there? Maybe you don't know where to begin! When working with clients I come from a holistic approach. We are all created with a mind, body and soul; therapy with me will tend to all parts of you. I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS and EFT- all evidenced based practices proven to be effective for treating trauma, depression, anxiety and other issues. Through talking and engaging in more structured interventions during therapy, you can begin to heal and create a value driven, purposeful life filled with joy and contentment.
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling with knowing what to do, but having a hard time getting there? Maybe you don't know where to begin! When working with clients I come from a holistic approach. We are all created with a mind, body and soul; therapy with me will tend to all parts of you. I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS and EFT- all evidenced based practices proven to be effective for treating trauma, depression, anxiety and other issues. Through talking and engaging in more structured interventions during therapy, you can begin to heal and create a value driven, purposeful life filled with joy and contentment.
(615) 219-2664 View (615) 219-2664
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Lisa C Pellegrin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37212
I am experienced with and interested in many different types of clients, including adults with anxiety, trauma, depression, and other mood issues, children and adolescents with anxiety, depression, and trauma, individuals with relationship issues, and individuals identifying as LGBTQ+.
Therapy is a unique and special type of relationship. Being vulnerable with another person requires bravery, and I deeply value the trust that we develop over time through our work. You are taking a courageous step forward in your healing process to make your first appointment! I am versed in a variety of empirically supported treatments such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT), and like to blend multiple approaches in the way that will bring about the best results for you.
I am experienced with and interested in many different types of clients, including adults with anxiety, trauma, depression, and other mood issues, children and adolescents with anxiety, depression, and trauma, individuals with relationship issues, and individuals identifying as LGBTQ+.
Therapy is a unique and special type of relationship. Being vulnerable with another person requires bravery, and I deeply value the trust that we develop over time through our work. You are taking a courageous step forward in your healing process to make your first appointment! I am versed in a variety of empirically supported treatments such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT), and like to blend multiple approaches in the way that will bring about the best results for you.
(615) 437-6164 View (615) 437-6164
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Julia Grimoldi
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37217  (Online Only)
I bring a direct, collaborative, and compassionate approach to decrease that constant anxiety and fear to bring my clients to a place of clarity and peace where they know that they're capable of handling life’s uncertainties.
My practice is focused on decreasing anxiety and fear to help my clients develop a clearer idea of who they are, what they feel, and what they need. Clients who seek my care are often looking for ways to feel more confident and less fearful of the future so they can live in the moment, instead of waiting for the other shoe to drop. Feeling the need to achieve at all costs, focusing only on “what’s next”, and feeling a constant need to stay busy are all experiences I help adults learn to recognize, reframe, and conquer.
I bring a direct, collaborative, and compassionate approach to decrease that constant anxiety and fear to bring my clients to a place of clarity and peace where they know that they're capable of handling life’s uncertainties.
My practice is focused on decreasing anxiety and fear to help my clients develop a clearer idea of who they are, what they feel, and what they need. Clients who seek my care are often looking for ways to feel more confident and less fearful of the future so they can live in the moment, instead of waiting for the other shoe to drop. Feeling the need to achieve at all costs, focusing only on “what’s next”, and feeling a constant need to stay busy are all experiences I help adults learn to recognize, reframe, and conquer.
(629) 245-2563 View (629) 245-2563
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Connie R Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a wealth of experience and a heart that remains young, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals through life’s complexities. I specialize in working with adults from middle age to later life, including caregivers, who face a range of challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, substance use, and relationship dynamics.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a wealth of experience and a heart that remains young, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals through life’s complexities. I specialize in working with adults from middle age to later life, including caregivers, who face a range of challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, substance use, and relationship dynamics.
(629) 237-5585 View (629) 237-5585
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Zulaen Fernandez
Counselor, LCPC, LPCMHSP, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212  (Online Only)
Now Accepting NEW Telehealth Clients! Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? You don’t have to navigate them alone. I specialize in helping clients overcome anxiety, manage life transitions, heal through inner child work, boost self-esteem, and break free from substance use struggles. Together, we’ll tap into your strengths and unlock your true potential, empowering you to move forward with confidence and clarity.
Now Accepting NEW Telehealth Clients! Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? You don’t have to navigate them alone. I specialize in helping clients overcome anxiety, manage life transitions, heal through inner child work, boost self-esteem, and break free from substance use struggles. Together, we’ll tap into your strengths and unlock your true potential, empowering you to move forward with confidence and clarity.
(615) 639-8420 View (615) 639-8420
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Alyssa Walden Durdunji
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212  (Online Only)
Areas of special clinical interest include trauma, relationship issues, self-worth, anxiety, depression, life transitions, couple/family conflict, substance abuse (including family members impacted by addiction), and grief/loss.
I am passionate about seeing lives and relationships restored. I recognize the courage it takes to come to therapy and believe that transformation happens in the context of relationships when people feel heard and understood. My hope is to invite clients into a safe space where we have the opportunity to honestly confront painful and uncomfortable issues.
Areas of special clinical interest include trauma, relationship issues, self-worth, anxiety, depression, life transitions, couple/family conflict, substance abuse (including family members impacted by addiction), and grief/loss.
I am passionate about seeing lives and relationships restored. I recognize the courage it takes to come to therapy and believe that transformation happens in the context of relationships when people feel heard and understood. My hope is to invite clients into a safe space where we have the opportunity to honestly confront painful and uncomfortable issues.
(615) 455-2540 View (615) 455-2540
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Paige McNeilly Blackwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
My areas of special clinical interest include: boundary setting, anxiety, depression, self-care, life transitions, pre-marital counseling, children and adolescents, trauma, family conflict, communication issues, couple conflict, and adding experiential elements to therapy, such as art and sand tray work.
This private practice is unlike most others. I am a licensed therapist at The Briggs Institute, Inc. The therapists at the Institute are graduates of Lipscomb University's Master of Marriage and Family Therapy Program. As the only COAMFTE accredited program in Nashville, the Lipscomb MFT program has earned its fine reputation by meeting the highest academic and clinical experience standards in the country. Because we practice under the supervision of the Lipscomb MFT program core faculty, we remain connected to academia. This means our work is informed by state-of-the-art scientific research.
My areas of special clinical interest include: boundary setting, anxiety, depression, self-care, life transitions, pre-marital counseling, children and adolescents, trauma, family conflict, communication issues, couple conflict, and adding experiential elements to therapy, such as art and sand tray work.
This private practice is unlike most others. I am a licensed therapist at The Briggs Institute, Inc. The therapists at the Institute are graduates of Lipscomb University's Master of Marriage and Family Therapy Program. As the only COAMFTE accredited program in Nashville, the Lipscomb MFT program has earned its fine reputation by meeting the highest academic and clinical experience standards in the country. Because we practice under the supervision of the Lipscomb MFT program core faculty, we remain connected to academia. This means our work is informed by state-of-the-art scientific research.
(901) 519-2207 View (901) 519-2207
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Barbie Hessel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW, SEP, RSP, CPATP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
Waitlist for new clients
It is natural to experience a range of emotions; some flooding us thoroughly, and others frozen at our core. Sometimes we all feel challenged by life itself. This is why it can be helpful to seek out a therapist. My counseling practice is focused on helping adults and teens who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, and chronic stress. The foundation of my practice is layered. In order to effectively work together, I believe that it is important to understand your past, as it informs your present. Much of our resilience stems from our interactions with attachment figures—It is necessary to consider the context of our life.
It is natural to experience a range of emotions; some flooding us thoroughly, and others frozen at our core. Sometimes we all feel challenged by life itself. This is why it can be helpful to seek out a therapist. My counseling practice is focused on helping adults and teens who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, and chronic stress. The foundation of my practice is layered. In order to effectively work together, I believe that it is important to understand your past, as it informs your present. Much of our resilience stems from our interactions with attachment figures—It is necessary to consider the context of our life.
(615) 810-0865 View (615) 810-0865
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Jenna Longmire
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37216  (Online Only)
Are you seeking guidance, honest feedback, effective tools, and nurturing support as you tackle life's challenges and the emotional and mental toll it sometimes takes? We all need this support during challenging personal growth, life transitions, and times of loss. Emotional wounds and traumas from the past surface to be healed and can create anxiety and depression. My holistic approach emphasizes the mind/body and spirit connection. I combine my experience as a psychotherapist, energy worker, and spiritual seeker to assist those looking to live more authentically.
Are you seeking guidance, honest feedback, effective tools, and nurturing support as you tackle life's challenges and the emotional and mental toll it sometimes takes? We all need this support during challenging personal growth, life transitions, and times of loss. Emotional wounds and traumas from the past surface to be healed and can create anxiety and depression. My holistic approach emphasizes the mind/body and spirit connection. I combine my experience as a psychotherapist, energy worker, and spiritual seeker to assist those looking to live more authentically.
(629) 276-5820 View (629) 276-5820
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Tamaki Silver
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37208  (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in working with young adults 18-35+, particularly around stress and anxiety, life transitions, and relationships. My goal is to create a space where you can feel comfortable discussing challenging experiences and relationships, build resilience and coping skills, and develop your own individual identity. I hope to make this a collaborative experience in which we can engage in problem solving and exploration around all aspects of personal and professional development, while also sharing in some laughter.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in working with young adults 18-35+, particularly around stress and anxiety, life transitions, and relationships. My goal is to create a space where you can feel comfortable discussing challenging experiences and relationships, build resilience and coping skills, and develop your own individual identity. I hope to make this a collaborative experience in which we can engage in problem solving and exploration around all aspects of personal and professional development, while also sharing in some laughter.
(629) 263-5300 View (629) 263-5300
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Michelle Hilton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37212
I specialize in working with high achieving individuals and athletes as well as those who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic conditions of the body and identity challenges.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious or depressed? Maybe you've been having thoughts of not being good enough or questioning your identity. You might be the kind of person who is used to having it all figured out and can usually manage things on your own, but lately it’s been feeling like too much to handle. Stress is starting to negatively impact your relationships, work and health. Trying to carry this weight can be emotionally and physically exhausting especially when you’re trying to do it alone. That’s where I come in.
I specialize in working with high achieving individuals and athletes as well as those who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic conditions of the body and identity challenges.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious or depressed? Maybe you've been having thoughts of not being good enough or questioning your identity. You might be the kind of person who is used to having it all figured out and can usually manage things on your own, but lately it’s been feeling like too much to handle. Stress is starting to negatively impact your relationships, work and health. Trying to carry this weight can be emotionally and physically exhausting especially when you’re trying to do it alone. That’s where I come in.
(615) 395-6489 View (615) 395-6489
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