Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Nashville, TN

Throughout my career, I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds, and I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for each person I work with. I have experience working with trauma, crisis, depression, anxiety, and adjustment challenges. I am most passionate about supporting individuals and families through the unique challenges and transitions that come with pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and mom myself, I am familiar with the physical and emotional aspects of this journey, and I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to my clients.

It takes a village to raise a child... or at least, that's what they say. And yet, here you are somewhere on your parenthood journey, perhaps feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsupported, and wondering where your village is. Maybe you feel alone in the thoughts that you struggle with or the burdens you carry. Maybe you experience guilt or shame that your story doesn't look as you'd thought it would. Maybe you feel that your cup is completely empty. You've already taken a huge first step in considering counseling. You don't need to walk this alone and deserve so much more than to feel that way.

Hi, I'm Hannah! I consider it an honor to offer compassion and support to individuals experiencing transition or hardship. When working with me, you can expect to be welcomed into a non-judgmental and empathetic space. Building a relationship of trust is my first priority so that you can feel the freedom to be transparent as you take steps toward understanding and healing. I am committed to safely processing your past while creating a toolbox of coping skills that you can pull from for years to come.

The transition into parenthood is more complex than we could ever imagine. We are often not prepared for the variety of challenges we could face – fertility issues, pregnancy/infant loss, postpartum depression/anxiety, traumatic birth, or trouble feeling connected to a new baby. For others, growing up in a tumultuous home can cause them to question if they are “cut out” for parenting or childhood wounds suddenly surface after the birth of a new child. As kids age, parenting can become challenging in ways not expected and support can be immensely helpful. Caregiver burnout is real and it can happen at any stage in parenting.

Sometimes difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences take us away from the life we want to live. It may not seem clear how therapy can help. I provide a non-judgmental and secure space where, together, we can clarify your goals and develop a treatment plan. My approach to therapy is grounded in evidence-based clinical practices. Combining behavioral and mindfulness-based modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention, I help clients develop insight and take action in order to live engaged, meaningful lives.

Finding a therapist can be challenging, and I consider it an honor to sit with people as they share themselves and their lives. My specialty is working with people experiencing infertility and other perinatal and postnatal issues. The process of becoming pregnant, having a baby, and adjusting to parenthood is not always an easy one and often filled with difficulty and heartbreak. People can experience a roller coaster of emotions including sadness, anger, shame, anxiety, etc. My hope is to help people gain understanding and peace no matter where they are in their reproductive story.

I have unique experience supporting people who are finding it difficult to care for themselves while they take care of others. This includes helping professionals experiencing secondary trauma exposure and burnout, family members caring for those with serious forms of mental or physical illness, and parents managing life changes such as pregnancy, birth and child-rearing. I'm experienced in treating mood and disorders, and psychotic disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings but I believe that treatment should be directed by your goals and strengths rather that just a diagnosis.

Hi! I'm Kara. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating perinatal mental health, complex trauma, mood concerns, & attachment wounds. My clients are often adults who have experienced trauma or are navigating concerns related to depression, anxiety, or interpersonal issues. I also recognize there is a special space needed for exploring pregnancy, infertility, loss, postpartum mood changes, and transitions into parenthood. I utilize a combination of approaches to help process painful experiences, explore new coping strategies, and increase resources to help you heal.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Trauma Specialist. She is an EMDRIA approved EMDR practitioner, consultant and trainer, Neurofeedback practitioner. She has been working with individuals, couples and families in various therapeutic settings. Her clinical focus is on trauma spectrum disorders (complex or single incident trauma), postpartum care, panic disorders, family life issues, couples counseling and more.

Hi! I’m Elizabeth and am so glad you are here looking for a safe space to heal and process life. I support adults and adolescents (16+) navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, behavioral issues, and trauma recovery. I specialize in therapy for attachment & relationship dynamics, trauma & abuse, and perinatal mood & anxiety disorders for expectant and postpartum parents.

Do you feel like you have tried other methods of healing or therapy to no avail? Are you a young adult, mom, or a woman dealing with trauma, pregnancy, infertility, or difficult life transitions? Do you feel like your past has shaped certain aspects of you that you don’t want to continue to carry forward anymore? I encourage you to reach out, and explore through a free consultation how EMDR, and a holistic approach to healing may help to release you from old patterns no longer serving your mind and body. Taking a more body focused and holistic approach to healing can lead to a more comprehensive and long lasting healing.

I offer in person & virtual talk therapy, specializing in attachment work, life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting stress, & perinatal mental health. I aim to create a space of nonjudgement and compassion, focusing on your strengths. Together, we will explore what I call the "crunchy stuff"- that is, the interplay of your past and present. My pluralistic, psychodynamic approach allows you to delve deeper but also maintain a focus on the here and now, working towards realistic goals that will help you build the life you deserve. I also believe in the power of laughter and light- let's explore how we can infuse that!

I am available to work with individuals experiencing distress, especially anxiety and depression, women with mood disorders surrounding infertility and pregnancy, infant loss, and miscarriage as well as couples with relational conflict. Contemporary life is full of loneliness, stress, trauma and many faces of grief. Whether it be through setting long or short term therapeutic goals, I can help you create a new spirit of resilience.

We create access to life giving Maternal Mental Health services in Tennessee. Needing to use your commercial insurance plan or have UHC Community Plan (TN Medicaid)? Struggling with anxiety or depression during pregnancy or in postpartum? A mother in need of access to maternal mental healthcare counseling?

As a therapist, I approach our work together with warmth and curiosity. I seek to nurture a holding space that feels safe to address whatever unique concerns you bring, starting with your present concerns and also facilitating interest in your deeper self. I believe each of us has the courage to successfully navigate the change that we seek, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside you in that endeavor.  I enjoy working with adults dealing with life transitions, grief and loss, family of origin concerns, relationship issues, trauma, and anxiety among other concerns.

Therapy can be intimidating! I believe it's my job to make you feel comfortable and at ease when trying something new. I have experience working with women who are navigating pregnancy, postpartum, parenthood, as well as general life transitions, stress, anxiety, and depression.

Nashville Collaborative Counseling Center is a group practice of mental healthcare therapists and helping professionals committed to creating spaces of accessibility, healing, and justice for our clients and the communities in which we serve. We also have a speciality practice within NCCC called Mamaya Health (UHC Community Plan (TN Medicaid) geared towards women who are pregnant and/or postpartum. Our interns within this program have expertise in maternal mental health, as well as focused consultation & supervision to provide you with specialized care at a time when you need it most.

Located in Nashville, TN our licensed counselors see Individuals, Couples, and Families. We offer counseling for: Pregnancy Loss (Miscarriage, Infant Death, Stillbirth, Failed IVF, Abortion), Adoption-Related Loss, Support for Infertility and Reproductive Health Concerns, Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), STD Diagnoses, Grief, Loss, Relationship issues, Sexual Abuse and Assault, Boundaries, Assertiveness and Communication, Self Esteem, and Pornography/Sexual Addiction. We are a faith-based, safe, and confidential place, providing professional counseling regardless of age, race, or religion.

Let's talk about your journey to motherhood and how it looks different than you expected. Infertility and postpartum struggles are boulders we carry around in plain sight, but rarely can other people see them. Caring for your children while you manage their growth spurts and regressions is quite taxing, let alone when their big emotions start showing up! I'm here to help support you while you navigate these new phases of life. My office is in East Nashville and I'm available in-person or telehealth to help fit your schedule. Let's work together to help make your days manageable and enjoyable through this difficult season!