Feminist Therapists in Nashville, TN

You’re at a point where being perfect doesn’t feel attainable anymore. You’ve been trying to live up to the expectations set before you, and you still feel like you’re failing and letting those who matter down. You’ve gotten so lost in these identities that you’re unsure who you are and what matters to you. Maybe you’re wondering if life will always feel exhausting and empty. You're ready to stop the cycle of anxiety and shame because it’s overwhelming. You’re ready to love yourself and navigate how to set boundaries in your relationships.

Are you navigating life changes, facing depression, anxiety, or dealing with loss, stress, or difficult relationships? -I am here for you. I believe that therapy is an essential part of personal growth, mental health management and healing trauma. We can work towards this. As a therapist, I value authenticity, striving to create a relaxed environment, offer inclusive, culturally sensitive and client centered therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I hope to walk alongside my clients through the vulnerable therapeutic process as they learn, grow, and heal.

As part of the LGBTQIA+ community, you deserve a provider who fully welcomes and affirms your identities, values, and lived experiences. Whether you are coming to therapy to explore gender, sexuality, or neurodiversity, work through relationship stressors or body image/eating issues, or heal from the pains of religious-based trauma, you will be seen, heard, and deeply valued in this space. In this collaborative process, we’ll work together to identify your goals and strengths to tailor your care in a client-focused way. From the start, I hope to meet you where you are at and ultimately, inspire personal growth and restoration.

My approach to therapy is eclectic, pulling from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, among others. My style is interactive, casual and practical. The focus of therapy is creating positive changes that will increase satisfaction with life, relationships and self. Creating change is an active and dynamic process.

Do you want to feel better? To worry less and enjoy life more? To feel confident and think highly of yourself? To have better control of your emotions? To have meaningful, lasting relationships? To feel that self-love everyone’s preaching? Nobody teaches us how to do this stuff. I get it. I’ve felt disempowered, lost, and not good enough. Learning to deeply know and accept myself liberated me from shame, doubt, and the grips of anxiety. And I’ve made it my mission to help women recognize their authentic worth and wield their full potential.

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.

As humans, we are wired to seek out pleasurable and passionate experiences, but often in this pursuit, something gets in the way of our enjoyment: shame, stigma, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues...the list goes on. I believe sexuality is a very important part of life, but often we experience mental and emotional struggles associated with who we're having sex with, how often, and how we do it. As a sex-positive and LGBTQIA+ allied counselor, I am passionate about empowering my clients to live their most authentic lives, free of shame, doubt, and the other things that get in the way of our pursuit of pleasure.

Every person's story is unique and worth exploring. I strive to make therapy an inclusive space where individuals feel free to be their whole, authentic self. My goal is to walk with you on your journey to wellness, whatever the destination might be. I work with young children, teens, and adults. I most commonly focus on helping those trying to manage ADHD, anxiety, stress from life transitions, and anyone searching for a positive change.

Although I am not presently taking new clients, I wish you success on your search for a therapist. I also want to remind you that every problem you face is an opportunity to evolve - to learn and to deepen your understanding of yourself and others; to increase your capacity for joy, connectedness, and emotional maturity. This is a lifelong journey. As you seek guidance on your present leg of the journey, I hope you find someone who will walk beside you with compassion and curiosity.

Clients who are looking for support and guidance, not answers or advice. I work best with individuals who are struggling with anxiety and/or ADHD. While this is a collaborative journey, client desire will remain the focus of the work that we do together. People who are open to learning, experimenting and using creative solutions to address the multitude of problems and issues that come up during the lifetime.

I'm so glad you're here! Pursuing therapy is a courageous choice that can feel daunting and uncertain. I hope to demystify the process and encourage feelings of trust, safety, and empowerment. My goal is to help folks gain insight, learn new coping strategies, and increase their self-confidence, self-compassion, and self-advocacy. It is important to me to get to know you, how you see the world, and the ways in which your identities, lived experiences, and environment impact your mental health. I provide individual and group therapy services to individuals ages 15 and up.

"Care is a state in which something does matter; it is the source of human tenderness" - Rollo May. Making space for ourselves to practice self-care, to care about others, and to live fully in the moment are areas of exploration that can be helpful in seeking healing in the space of therapy. One of my beloved aspects of being a therapist is having conversations about life and helping others grow into their full potential. Together, we create and grow this safe space in our therapeutic relationship, in order for you to share some of your most joyous moments or some of your darkest times.

Living a quality life often comes with challenges. Therapy isn't just for crises or complaining—it's a strategic tool. It's a confidential way to reflect, strategize, refocus, and recharge. Facing challenges sharpens us, allowing us to pivot with purpose and get back on track. Each session is an opportunity for growth, enhancing personal and relationship well-being as well as professional success. Your life is not just built on successes, but on the wisdom gained from every challenge faced.

As you grew up and made your way through the world, you may have found yourself disconnected. You may have been told that who you are wasn't okay and needed to be changed to be acceptable. You may have found that your relationships don't feel as satisfying as you hoped they would be. You may, as a result, find yourself with that constant nagging feeling that no matter what, you're somehow too much and not enough all at the same time. As your therapist, I want to get you back in touch with who you are so you can live more authentically into your values, identity, and desires.

If, along with the central issue that has you browsing therapists on Psychology Today, you are worried that you will be judged according to someone else's moral or spiritual values; if you are questioning cultural or familial norms; unhappy in the role in which you previously thrived; experiencing grief; wanting to strengthen your romantic relationship(s) with support in discussing sexual desires and boundaries; dealing with typical life stressors; or on the daunting precipice of change, we would probably work well together.

The single most important factor predicting a successful outcome in therapy is the quality of the relationship between client and therapist. As you look for a therapist, keep in mind: feeling like that person gets you is the top priority. I am licensed in Alabama and Tennessee and have over 19 years of experience with a wide range of mental health settings and concerns. I use a systemic (relational) framework to help people balance individuality and togetherness, to better communicate their needs while listening to the needs of others, and to establish a clear sense of who they are.

There is a lot of "noise" in the world today; so much to sift through, including these profiles of many therapists to decide who is worth your energy in contacting. My goal is to break through the "noise" and authentically explore your experiences, growth, and distress. My work has included helping those experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD (e.g., sexual assault, military/combat trauma), life transitions, and work/life/school stress. I have been trained in working from a multicultural perspective working with various identity considerations and related stress including w LGBTQIA+, college students, veterans, and other populations.