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Amanda R. Lorenz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212  (Online Only)
My goal is to be a collaborative partner with clients seeking to make positive changes in their lives. Specializing in trauma, addictions, depression, and anxiety, I hope to help you successfully navigate life's journeys. Working together through uncertainty, confusion, and feeling "in between" life's roles, we will develop goals and select effective treatments to help you achieve these goals. In addition, I offer couples and family therapy to strengthen my client's relationships. Finally, I provide therapy, supervision, and training for health care providers.
My goal is to be a collaborative partner with clients seeking to make positive changes in their lives. Specializing in trauma, addictions, depression, and anxiety, I hope to help you successfully navigate life's journeys. Working together through uncertainty, confusion, and feeling "in between" life's roles, we will develop goals and select effective treatments to help you achieve these goals. In addition, I offer couples and family therapy to strengthen my client's relationships. Finally, I provide therapy, supervision, and training for health care providers.
(630) 528-2522 View (630) 528-2522
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Jake Colton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37208  (Online Only)
The more experience I gain the more I recognize the need for deep and holistic work. This is because human beings are complex and each one of us is unique. This process can't be rushed. One step at a time I will help you to explore and understand the deepest and most confusing thoughts and emotions you have. Over time, this process will help you gain insight and self heal.
The more experience I gain the more I recognize the need for deep and holistic work. This is because human beings are complex and each one of us is unique. This process can't be rushed. One step at a time I will help you to explore and understand the deepest and most confusing thoughts and emotions you have. Over time, this process will help you gain insight and self heal.
(615) 235-7156 View (615) 235-7156
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Ashley Lanaux
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCMHSP, (temp)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
I believe that we are always learning and growing. What may have served us in the past may no longer serve our best interests today. You are the expert on your life, and I cannot wait to meet you. My goal as your therapist is to learn more about you, your worldview, the experiences that have lead you to this moment, and explore what brought you into therapy.
I believe that we are always learning and growing. What may have served us in the past may no longer serve our best interests today. You are the expert on your life, and I cannot wait to meet you. My goal as your therapist is to learn more about you, your worldview, the experiences that have lead you to this moment, and explore what brought you into therapy.
(615) 437-4746 View (615) 437-4746
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Hazel House, PLLC / Lindsay E. Vaughn
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
Many clients come to us after feeling stuck in talk therapy. Talking about your problems is helpful, but sometimes you need more! If you are ready to take your healing to the next level, please reach out! We integrate somatic and experiential therapies, such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, IFS, psychodrama, nature therapy, ketamine-assisted therapy, Neurofeedback, holistic health coaching, and more, to go deeper, so you can truly heal from past experiences. There are no quick fixes - there is only the journey to truly know, love, and care for yourself, and our team of expert therapists is ready to take the journey with you.
Many clients come to us after feeling stuck in talk therapy. Talking about your problems is helpful, but sometimes you need more! If you are ready to take your healing to the next level, please reach out! We integrate somatic and experiential therapies, such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, IFS, psychodrama, nature therapy, ketamine-assisted therapy, Neurofeedback, holistic health coaching, and more, to go deeper, so you can truly heal from past experiences. There are no quick fixes - there is only the journey to truly know, love, and care for yourself, and our team of expert therapists is ready to take the journey with you.
(615) 751-8303 View (615) 751-8303
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Mary Beth Heaney-Gárate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
Welcome New Clients! I believe in the resilience of people who are doing the best they can and want better. I've helped clients navigate challenges in their relationships, families, school & workplace. Together, we've addressed: anxiety & depression; substance use; grief, stress, & burnout; abandonment & neglect, shame & self-confidence; and trauma including rape, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse. My mission is to ensure you feel heard, supported, & empowered to achieve your goals and experience your best life.
Welcome New Clients! I believe in the resilience of people who are doing the best they can and want better. I've helped clients navigate challenges in their relationships, families, school & workplace. Together, we've addressed: anxiety & depression; substance use; grief, stress, & burnout; abandonment & neglect, shame & self-confidence; and trauma including rape, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse. My mission is to ensure you feel heard, supported, & empowered to achieve your goals and experience your best life.
(615) 576-3480 View (615) 576-3480
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Rachel Epifanio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215
Because we live in a broken world, we all experience trauma on some level (even if it doesn't "look" like trauma). If trauma has taken root, it residually shows up in our relationships with ourselves and others, dictates our perceptions & behaviors, and can even trap us into our own self-sustained mental prison. The question is not "what's wrong with you?", but instead "what happened to you?" I would be honored to hear your story & provide a safe space for you to unpack with no judgement. I am well-versed in Narrative Therapy, taking the stance that you are the expert on yourself.
Because we live in a broken world, we all experience trauma on some level (even if it doesn't "look" like trauma). If trauma has taken root, it residually shows up in our relationships with ourselves and others, dictates our perceptions & behaviors, and can even trap us into our own self-sustained mental prison. The question is not "what's wrong with you?", but instead "what happened to you?" I would be honored to hear your story & provide a safe space for you to unpack with no judgement. I am well-versed in Narrative Therapy, taking the stance that you are the expert on yourself.
(615) 266-5822 x100 View (615) 266-5822 x100
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Lois C. Kirk
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
Immediate Availability! Reaching out for help can be difficult but it is an important step towards change. In sessions, clients can expect to experience a safe and warm environment free of judgment to explore their concerns. I help clients resolve addiction, trauma, anxiety, and OCD through a variety of approaches like CBT, EMDR, and ERP. I also offer clinical supervision for those seeking licensure in Tennessee.
Immediate Availability! Reaching out for help can be difficult but it is an important step towards change. In sessions, clients can expect to experience a safe and warm environment free of judgment to explore their concerns. I help clients resolve addiction, trauma, anxiety, and OCD through a variety of approaches like CBT, EMDR, and ERP. I also offer clinical supervision for those seeking licensure in Tennessee.
(615) 205-9665 View (615) 205-9665
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Success Brand - Counseling and Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37201  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist in private practice in the state of Georgia. I help children and adults overcome the negative effects that stressful or traumatic life experiences have on how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist in private practice in the state of Georgia. I help children and adults overcome the negative effects that stressful or traumatic life experiences have on how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
(470) 517-6868 View (470) 517-6868
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Embark Behavioral Health Virtual IOP
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37201  (Online Only)
We know how tough it is to watch your teen or young adult struggle with severe mental health conditions like anxiety or depression. Our virtual intensive outpatient program (VIOP) is here to help teens, young adults, and college students ages 12-34. We provide flexible, accessible online therapy in Tennessee and other states across the U.S. that fits seamlessly into the busy academic schedules of young people and families and helps them achieve lasting change.
We know how tough it is to watch your teen or young adult struggle with severe mental health conditions like anxiety or depression. Our virtual intensive outpatient program (VIOP) is here to help teens, young adults, and college students ages 12-34. We provide flexible, accessible online therapy in Tennessee and other states across the U.S. that fits seamlessly into the busy academic schedules of young people and families and helps them achieve lasting change.
(970) 707-1314 View (970) 707-1314
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Dr. Mike McDermott
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37220
Are you struggling with a health condition such as chronic pain? Do you experience emotional difficulties like stress, anxiety, worry, depression, or loss of motivation that cause a disruption to your physical health or get in the way of engaging in meaningful health behaviors? Navigating psychological experiences on a path toward health and wellness can be challenging and complex. Using an active therapeutic process, we can work together to develop effective emotional and behavioral skills, identify valued directions, and take actionable steps toward a meaningful life.
Are you struggling with a health condition such as chronic pain? Do you experience emotional difficulties like stress, anxiety, worry, depression, or loss of motivation that cause a disruption to your physical health or get in the way of engaging in meaningful health behaviors? Navigating psychological experiences on a path toward health and wellness can be challenging and complex. Using an active therapeutic process, we can work together to develop effective emotional and behavioral skills, identify valued directions, and take actionable steps toward a meaningful life.
(615) 805-5990 View (615) 805-5990
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Blakely Madison Hunze-Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37205
Now serving Tennessee clients (online only) and Colorado residents (online and in person). Let’s be honest-therapy is uncomfortable! There’s no getting around that squirmy “I can’t believe I have to tell this stranger my problems” feeling. The only way to make progress is to move through those feelings. I am here to be by your side and guide you through the numerous emotions that come up in session. I admire my clients for their ability to face the challenges of therapy with veracity, strength, and sometimes humor. I’m here to make the therapy process marginally less uncomfortable by providing a safe, non-judgmental space.
Now serving Tennessee clients (online only) and Colorado residents (online and in person). Let’s be honest-therapy is uncomfortable! There’s no getting around that squirmy “I can’t believe I have to tell this stranger my problems” feeling. The only way to make progress is to move through those feelings. I am here to be by your side and guide you through the numerous emotions that come up in session. I admire my clients for their ability to face the challenges of therapy with veracity, strength, and sometimes humor. I’m here to make the therapy process marginally less uncomfortable by providing a safe, non-judgmental space.
(719) 454-8329 View (719) 454-8329
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Sammy Weakley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37201
Do you ever feel like your emotions are imbalanced, and you can't put your finger on why or how to manage them? Sometimes, when our feelings are unpredictable, it can lead to added stress, panic attacks, and personal reactions that may catch us off guard. Trauma, anxiety, and significant life changes, like a move or new job, can affect the way we respond in sensitive circumstances. You may want to discover the why, or you may just want to figure out a solution to regulate the turbulence and navigate the uncertainty.
Do you ever feel like your emotions are imbalanced, and you can't put your finger on why or how to manage them? Sometimes, when our feelings are unpredictable, it can lead to added stress, panic attacks, and personal reactions that may catch us off guard. Trauma, anxiety, and significant life changes, like a move or new job, can affect the way we respond in sensitive circumstances. You may want to discover the why, or you may just want to figure out a solution to regulate the turbulence and navigate the uncertainty.
(512) 866-4369 View (512) 866-4369

Online Therapists

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Jeff Devine
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, MHSP-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You're not alone. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a 25 years of experience, I'm here to guide you toward healing and growth. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health. We'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors together. Whether you're dealing with relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions, I'll work together with you to tailor evidence-based techniques to your unique needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You're not alone. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a 25 years of experience, I'm here to guide you toward healing and growth. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health. We'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors together. Whether you're dealing with relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions, I'll work together with you to tailor evidence-based techniques to your unique needs.
(629) 284-2589 View (629) 284-2589
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Lauren Alaine Fields
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Old Hickory, TN 37138  (Online Only)
I have been working in the field of mental health and addiction since 2006. I have worked in inpatient alcohol and drug units, geriatric services, primary care, outpatient addiction, and outpatient mental health. I have experience treating a multitude of issues and enjoy clients who are motivated for change. I understand that each individual is unique and will require an individualized approach to treatment. Therefore, I will provide a thorough assessment to see if additional services are needed and work to connect my clients to the appropriate providers. I work closely with psychiatrists, primary care providers, and
I have been working in the field of mental health and addiction since 2006. I have worked in inpatient alcohol and drug units, geriatric services, primary care, outpatient addiction, and outpatient mental health. I have experience treating a multitude of issues and enjoy clients who are motivated for change. I understand that each individual is unique and will require an individualized approach to treatment. Therefore, I will provide a thorough assessment to see if additional services are needed and work to connect my clients to the appropriate providers. I work closely with psychiatrists, primary care providers, and
(615) 619-4659 View (615) 619-4659
Drug Abuse Therapists

How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.

Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?

There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.