In Person Therapists in Nashville, TN
If you are an adult and have experienced childhood sexual/emotional/physical abuse, an adult who was recently abused, or a person who has done their abuse work, but wants to restore sexuality, let us work together. If you are a partner who wants to understand, work through your own emotions and responses, I would like to hear from you as well. With 20 years at the Sexual Assault Center, as well as 1 year at the VA working with Military Sexual Assault, I would tell you, the path is hopeful.
If you are an adult and have experienced childhood sexual/emotional/physical abuse, an adult who was recently abused, or a person who has done their abuse work, but wants to restore sexuality, let us work together. If you are a partner who wants to understand, work through your own emotions and responses, I would like to hear from you as well. With 20 years at the Sexual Assault Center, as well as 1 year at the VA working with Military Sexual Assault, I would tell you, the path is hopeful.
Malinda Davenport Crisp
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37211
I have been practicing in the Nashville area for over 15 years. In addition to completing specialized training as a mediator, I also utilize NVC to bring skillful communication techniques into my practice, have Level II EMDR training for trauma, and have experience in assisting people in difficult relationships, addiction, and life transition. I believe each person is unique, has their own set of strengths, needs and values; I believe therapy is a collaborative effort between client and therapist.
I have been practicing in the Nashville area for over 15 years. In addition to completing specialized training as a mediator, I also utilize NVC to bring skillful communication techniques into my practice, have Level II EMDR training for trauma, and have experience in assisting people in difficult relationships, addiction, and life transition. I believe each person is unique, has their own set of strengths, needs and values; I believe therapy is a collaborative effort between client and therapist.
Martha Rawl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAE, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37207
People choose to come to therapy for so many reasons. They feel overwhelmed, tired, stuck, or numb. As a therapist, I aim to provide a nonjudgmental space for people to feel and be understood. Oftentimes, the things keeping us stuck are the strategies we've developed over time to cope with hardship. Therapy is about addressing what is no longer working for you and connecting with your inner wisdom to develop new ways of relating to yourself & the world. I work with my clients to cultivate emotional awareness, learn skills to respond adaptively to difficult emotions, and increase connection within themselves and their relationships.
People choose to come to therapy for so many reasons. They feel overwhelmed, tired, stuck, or numb. As a therapist, I aim to provide a nonjudgmental space for people to feel and be understood. Oftentimes, the things keeping us stuck are the strategies we've developed over time to cope with hardship. Therapy is about addressing what is no longer working for you and connecting with your inner wisdom to develop new ways of relating to yourself & the world. I work with my clients to cultivate emotional awareness, learn skills to respond adaptively to difficult emotions, and increase connection within themselves and their relationships.
Caroline McClain
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC, MHSP(t)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37207
Hi, I’m Caroline! First, I want to commend you for taking this first step toward healing and self-growth. I’m glad that you’re here. In our work together, my goal is to meet you exactly where you are. Each person has a unique set of struggles, experiences, and goals – and I believe that it is my job to create a space that welcomes and serves you. I deeply value relationship and believe wholeheartedly that human connection itself can be healing. I hope that you leave our sessions with a better understanding of yourself and feel more equipped to take life on. Most importantly, I hope you leave feeling seen, heard, and safe.
Hi, I’m Caroline! First, I want to commend you for taking this first step toward healing and self-growth. I’m glad that you’re here. In our work together, my goal is to meet you exactly where you are. Each person has a unique set of struggles, experiences, and goals – and I believe that it is my job to create a space that welcomes and serves you. I deeply value relationship and believe wholeheartedly that human connection itself can be healing. I hope that you leave our sessions with a better understanding of yourself and feel more equipped to take life on. Most importantly, I hope you leave feeling seen, heard, and safe.
Child Family Therapy Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37207
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children and families to target their clinical concerns in the treatment of of selective mutism, anxiety, disruptive behavior and other behavioral concerns in children and adolescents. Parent training is at the core of my work as you are with your child the most, it is vital that you feel skilled to support your child at home outside of the treatment room. We work with teachers, family, and community when appropriate to treatment to take treatment goals out of the therapy room.
I work with children and families to target their clinical concerns in the treatment of of selective mutism, anxiety, disruptive behavior and other behavioral concerns in children and adolescents. Parent training is at the core of my work as you are with your child the most, it is vital that you feel skilled to support your child at home outside of the treatment room. We work with teachers, family, and community when appropriate to treatment to take treatment goals out of the therapy room.
My work is psychodynamically oriented, which means that I am interested in how early life and family of origin issues impact current life relationships and events. I work with both individuals and couples. I also work with people of color. I have a general practice that includes people dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, trauma, work related stress, sexual identity, gender identity, religious issues, etc.
My work is psychodynamically oriented, which means that I am interested in how early life and family of origin issues impact current life relationships and events. I work with both individuals and couples. I also work with people of color. I have a general practice that includes people dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, trauma, work related stress, sexual identity, gender identity, religious issues, etc.
Landrew Sevel
Psychologist, PhD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37216
Waitlist for new clients
There is beauty in the complexity of our lives, and often difficulty too. Sometimes, our inner resources and life's challenges don't align, leaving us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unskilled. My goals is to help you to find more freedom, ease, and wholeness in these moments. I am skilled in working with experiences of complex trauma and chronic pain/illness, depression, anxiety/panic. I am experienced in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ and ENM communities, neurodivergent folks, and those whose lives question social norms. My approach emphasizes gentleness, mutuality, creativity, and awareness from an anti-oppressive lens.
There is beauty in the complexity of our lives, and often difficulty too. Sometimes, our inner resources and life's challenges don't align, leaving us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unskilled. My goals is to help you to find more freedom, ease, and wholeness in these moments. I am skilled in working with experiences of complex trauma and chronic pain/illness, depression, anxiety/panic. I am experienced in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ and ENM communities, neurodivergent folks, and those whose lives question social norms. My approach emphasizes gentleness, mutuality, creativity, and awareness from an anti-oppressive lens.
Ginger Lynn Abolins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MTS, LPC
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37216
Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Struggling with hurts from your past? Want to develop healthy ways to handle stress? I help clients find relief from anxiety, heal from past trauma, and experience freedom from unhealthy ways of coping. I want to help you discover the “life worth living” as you define it. I aim to support my clients in moving from “talking” about their struggles to an ability to build the skills and make choices to move through them.
Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Struggling with hurts from your past? Want to develop healthy ways to handle stress? I help clients find relief from anxiety, heal from past trauma, and experience freedom from unhealthy ways of coping. I want to help you discover the “life worth living” as you define it. I aim to support my clients in moving from “talking” about their struggles to an ability to build the skills and make choices to move through them.
Dr. David S Thornton
Pastoral Counselor, MA, DMin, LCPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
As a clinical pastoral therapist, I am listening for themes and patterns - psychodynamic and spiritual - in your struggle. I sit with gifted individuals and couples to help them experience relief from the loneliness and destructive behaviors that arise from trauma and addiction. I work with survivors of many forms of abuse, moving with them when there seems no way out, to find a way through. We can discover freedom from anxiety, fear, anger, and self-hatred and release into grounded ways of living. I help people stop running from their pain and shame and start walking in peace to make consistent and conscious positive choices.
As a clinical pastoral therapist, I am listening for themes and patterns - psychodynamic and spiritual - in your struggle. I sit with gifted individuals and couples to help them experience relief from the loneliness and destructive behaviors that arise from trauma and addiction. I work with survivors of many forms of abuse, moving with them when there seems no way out, to find a way through. We can discover freedom from anxiety, fear, anger, and self-hatred and release into grounded ways of living. I help people stop running from their pain and shame and start walking in peace to make consistent and conscious positive choices.
It has been said that a good therapist is much more gardener than mechanic. I love this statement because it captures something too often missed by counselors and clients alike: We are here not to "fix" you but to help you gently prune away the old parts of you that no longer serve. Feel the difference? Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, I know that within you already is an innate capacity to heal and stretch upward if given light and a safe space to grow. So beyond giving you tools for change, my job, really, is to awaken the part of you that already knows how.
It has been said that a good therapist is much more gardener than mechanic. I love this statement because it captures something too often missed by counselors and clients alike: We are here not to "fix" you but to help you gently prune away the old parts of you that no longer serve. Feel the difference? Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, I know that within you already is an innate capacity to heal and stretch upward if given light and a safe space to grow. So beyond giving you tools for change, my job, really, is to awaken the part of you that already knows how.
In Irish, the word for "trust" roughly translates to: "you are the place where I stand when my feet are sore." I hope to provide this for all my clients.
In Irish, the word for "trust" roughly translates to: "you are the place where I stand when my feet are sore." I hope to provide this for all my clients.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, Jones Zimmerman
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
Most of the folks I work with have experienced relational trauma (abuse/neglect), dysfunctional family systems, and/or social marginalization. Our brains and nervous systems are incredibly resilient and creative in adapting to these challenges. Ironically, sometimes the very adaptations that once helped us survive keep us stuck in painful patterns. My clients often struggle with chronic anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelming emotions, or numbness and disconnection. They may feel intense self-doubt or internal criticism. They may long for close connections but also feel terrified of relationships.
Most of the folks I work with have experienced relational trauma (abuse/neglect), dysfunctional family systems, and/or social marginalization. Our brains and nervous systems are incredibly resilient and creative in adapting to these challenges. Ironically, sometimes the very adaptations that once helped us survive keep us stuck in painful patterns. My clients often struggle with chronic anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelming emotions, or numbness and disconnection. They may feel intense self-doubt or internal criticism. They may long for close connections but also feel terrified of relationships.
Ariana O'Shea Benes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37209
Sometimes in life, you come to a place where you feel like you can no longer manage stress and challenges. Maybe you’re experiencing a transition, relationship difficulties, a new role, or you just feel stuck. You have been doing your best to get through each day, but it’s just not enough. You are tired of going through life depressed, lonely, anxious, or insecure, but you don’t know what change to make or where to start. Please know that you do not have to continue feeling this way or go through this alone! It is possible to feel like yourself again, and therapy is a great place to start.
Sometimes in life, you come to a place where you feel like you can no longer manage stress and challenges. Maybe you’re experiencing a transition, relationship difficulties, a new role, or you just feel stuck. You have been doing your best to get through each day, but it’s just not enough. You are tired of going through life depressed, lonely, anxious, or insecure, but you don’t know what change to make or where to start. Please know that you do not have to continue feeling this way or go through this alone! It is possible to feel like yourself again, and therapy is a great place to start.
Being a human is hard. Reaching out is hard. Needing a safe and accepting space with a compassionate person who will walk with you on your journey is a basic need of every human. I work with adults with issues such as depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, mood disorders, self-esteem, life transitions, and stress. Working with women's issues, LGBTQ+, infertility and creating families through IVF/donors/other non-traditional routes, and supporting families of those with mental illness are also passions of mine.
Being a human is hard. Reaching out is hard. Needing a safe and accepting space with a compassionate person who will walk with you on your journey is a basic need of every human. I work with adults with issues such as depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, mood disorders, self-esteem, life transitions, and stress. Working with women's issues, LGBTQ+, infertility and creating families through IVF/donors/other non-traditional routes, and supporting families of those with mental illness are also passions of mine.
I help women who dream of having internal freedom and a higher sense of self, but hold themselves back because of self sabotage and unconscious behaviors
I help women who dream of having internal freedom and a higher sense of self, but hold themselves back because of self sabotage and unconscious behaviors
I specialize in helping individuals who are experiencing the impacts of past traumas, relationship concerns & feel like they’re “never enough” to develop a greater sense of connection towards yourself, become more attuned to your needs, and gain skills to regulate your nervous system. Typically, I find myself working with clients who may consider themselves perfectionistic, high-achieving, and/or people-pleasing. I also enjoy working with individuals who are looking to heal from the impacts of attachment wounds, as well as concerns related to anxiety, depression, identity exploration, self-compassion & life transitions.
I specialize in helping individuals who are experiencing the impacts of past traumas, relationship concerns & feel like they’re “never enough” to develop a greater sense of connection towards yourself, become more attuned to your needs, and gain skills to regulate your nervous system. Typically, I find myself working with clients who may consider themselves perfectionistic, high-achieving, and/or people-pleasing. I also enjoy working with individuals who are looking to heal from the impacts of attachment wounds, as well as concerns related to anxiety, depression, identity exploration, self-compassion & life transitions.
What is your story? The question seems simple, but it isn’t. Your story is comprised of your life’s experiences from your perspective. Our stories contain themes of joy, excitement love, life and heartbreak, fear, anger and loss. With the demands of daily life such as career or relationships, it can be difficult to engage in being the author of your story. Who is narrating your story? Are negative thoughts dictating your self-image? Is your anxiety controlling your narrative? Or is your sadness causing you to stare at a blank page? Ultimately, everyone deserves a better story.
What is your story? The question seems simple, but it isn’t. Your story is comprised of your life’s experiences from your perspective. Our stories contain themes of joy, excitement love, life and heartbreak, fear, anger and loss. With the demands of daily life such as career or relationships, it can be difficult to engage in being the author of your story. Who is narrating your story? Are negative thoughts dictating your self-image? Is your anxiety controlling your narrative? Or is your sadness causing you to stare at a blank page? Ultimately, everyone deserves a better story.
LanJericha Finch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37216
I am a compassionate and down-to-Earth, strengths-based therapist. I provide counseling that addresses the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, substance abuse, and relational issues. I commit to providing a safe space to explore beliefs and how they impact your behavior and perspectives of yourself and the world around you while also teaching practical skills to help navigate life more effectively. I am trained in a number of evidence-based modalities which enable me to have an integrated and individualized approach. You are taking a big step! Let's journey together to create holistic wellness: mind, body, and spirit.
I am a compassionate and down-to-Earth, strengths-based therapist. I provide counseling that addresses the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, substance abuse, and relational issues. I commit to providing a safe space to explore beliefs and how they impact your behavior and perspectives of yourself and the world around you while also teaching practical skills to help navigate life more effectively. I am trained in a number of evidence-based modalities which enable me to have an integrated and individualized approach. You are taking a big step! Let's journey together to create holistic wellness: mind, body, and spirit.
As a post-master’s therapist at Nashville Center for Trauma and Psychotherapy, my goal is to establish a relationship with you based on warmth, acceptance, and understanding that provides you a safe place in which to explore your life and begin to heal. I take a holistic, trauma-informed, integrative approach to counseling that is firmly rooted in a person-centered perspective. I see my clients as being experts on themselves, and I am honored to be a part of their journey. I seek to tailor my work with each client to fit each client’s individual needs.
As a post-master’s therapist at Nashville Center for Trauma and Psychotherapy, my goal is to establish a relationship with you based on warmth, acceptance, and understanding that provides you a safe place in which to explore your life and begin to heal. I take a holistic, trauma-informed, integrative approach to counseling that is firmly rooted in a person-centered perspective. I see my clients as being experts on themselves, and I am honored to be a part of their journey. I seek to tailor my work with each client to fit each client’s individual needs.
Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Nashville
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
