Substance Use Therapists in Nashville, TN
I have decades of experience and extensive training in trauma, substance abuse, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I have a wealth of knowledge about the legal, school, and healthcare systems. I am comfortable working with people from every walk of life, including those who are people of color, disabled, and/or who identify as LGBTQ+. I specialize in working with adolescents and have worked with numerous trauma survivors. Mental health issues are often the direct result, not of individual responses to stress, but a reaction to a variety of societal ills - racism, homophobia and transphobia, ableism, economic inequality, etc.
I have decades of experience and extensive training in trauma, substance abuse, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I have a wealth of knowledge about the legal, school, and healthcare systems. I am comfortable working with people from every walk of life, including those who are people of color, disabled, and/or who identify as LGBTQ+. I specialize in working with adolescents and have worked with numerous trauma survivors. Mental health issues are often the direct result, not of individual responses to stress, but a reaction to a variety of societal ills - racism, homophobia and transphobia, ableism, economic inequality, etc.
I am a pre-licensed cilinician, passionate about helping individuals forge their own path along the journey of recovery. My work focuses on an eclectic style of therapy to help you work through the pain of the past and have hope for your future.
I am a pre-licensed cilinician, passionate about helping individuals forge their own path along the journey of recovery. My work focuses on an eclectic style of therapy to help you work through the pain of the past and have hope for your future.
Kathleen R Brennan
Counselor, LPC, MHSP, EMDR, Cert
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
I help clients move beyond any pain or obstacles that are getting in the way of being able to participate in the way they want to show up in life. Any past or more recent experiences can intrude on life and make it much harder to be the better version of yourself. I am passionate about helping individual clients and couples walk through and beyond any current challenges and resolve the past and move into the future with new possibilities and life fulfillment.
I help clients move beyond any pain or obstacles that are getting in the way of being able to participate in the way they want to show up in life. Any past or more recent experiences can intrude on life and make it much harder to be the better version of yourself. I am passionate about helping individual clients and couples walk through and beyond any current challenges and resolve the past and move into the future with new possibilities and life fulfillment.
Jenn MacMaster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
"Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional." Haruki Murakami. I will hold a safe space for you to process life and its inevitable pains--change, loss, grief, and trauma. I will join you without judgement: where you are, as you are. Our time together will be collaborative and supportive—a partnership. You will gain an experience of trust and of personal power. You will be equipped with tools and skills relative to the goals that you establish, enabling you to thrive independently. Relationships, "stuckness", trauma, etc. will be addressed and resolved. Together, we will manifest your inherent creativity, purpose, and joy.
"Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional." Haruki Murakami. I will hold a safe space for you to process life and its inevitable pains--change, loss, grief, and trauma. I will join you without judgement: where you are, as you are. Our time together will be collaborative and supportive—a partnership. You will gain an experience of trust and of personal power. You will be equipped with tools and skills relative to the goals that you establish, enabling you to thrive independently. Relationships, "stuckness", trauma, etc. will be addressed and resolved. Together, we will manifest your inherent creativity, purpose, and joy.
Choosing a therapist is a very personal decision. Therapy is only as effective as the relationship between the therapist and client and because of this I believe the best way to determine if a therapist is right for you is to book a session and simply meet in person and to trust your instincts. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
Choosing a therapist is a very personal decision. Therapy is only as effective as the relationship between the therapist and client and because of this I believe the best way to determine if a therapist is right for you is to book a session and simply meet in person and to trust your instincts. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Counseling Professionals
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MA
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37217
"When I started Counseling Professionals in 2001, my vision was to provide a place of refuge from the storms of life and to equip our clients and their families with the tools they need to live a happy and successful life. I am proud to say that we have made this vision a reality for our clients since the beginning. I'm so honored for the opportunity to help so many individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents restore hope, peace, and harmony over the past 17 years."
"When I started Counseling Professionals in 2001, my vision was to provide a place of refuge from the storms of life and to equip our clients and their families with the tools they need to live a happy and successful life. I am proud to say that we have made this vision a reality for our clients since the beginning. I'm so honored for the opportunity to help so many individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents restore hope, peace, and harmony over the past 17 years."
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the emotional aftermath of a breakup or divorce? Do you find yourself struggling to move forward and reclaim your sense of self? It is not uncommon to experience high anxiety after a challenging break up or to have moments of feeling frozen, like you don’t know what to do next. You don't have to navigate this journey alone. I am here to tell you, it can and will get better.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the emotional aftermath of a breakup or divorce? Do you find yourself struggling to move forward and reclaim your sense of self? It is not uncommon to experience high anxiety after a challenging break up or to have moments of feeling frozen, like you don’t know what to do next. You don't have to navigate this journey alone. I am here to tell you, it can and will get better.
Navigating life’s inherent difficulties can be challenging. Sometimes therapy can help. From confronting issues such as loss/grief, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal problems, to facing significant life decisions or struggling with marital/relationship concerns, many factors can prevent any of us from engaging in our lives more fully. Whether you are new to therapy or you're returning to work through a new or lingering issue, creating a safe place to explore, understand, and respond to your concerns is crucial. Utilizing warmth and transparency, I hope to cultivate a trusting partnership with you.
Navigating life’s inherent difficulties can be challenging. Sometimes therapy can help. From confronting issues such as loss/grief, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal problems, to facing significant life decisions or struggling with marital/relationship concerns, many factors can prevent any of us from engaging in our lives more fully. Whether you are new to therapy or you're returning to work through a new or lingering issue, creating a safe place to explore, understand, and respond to your concerns is crucial. Utilizing warmth and transparency, I hope to cultivate a trusting partnership with you.
Thank you for your interest in my practice. Choosing the right therapist is undoubtably an important decision. In fact, research has demonstrated that which therapist you work with matters far more than the techniques or approach he or she employs. I work with adults of all ages and am especially drawn to helping people who are open-minded, motivated and eager to learn. I have a passion for helping people improve their relationships (both with themselves and others), and I also love working with people in therapy groups.
Thank you for your interest in my practice. Choosing the right therapist is undoubtably an important decision. In fact, research has demonstrated that which therapist you work with matters far more than the techniques or approach he or she employs. I work with adults of all ages and am especially drawn to helping people who are open-minded, motivated and eager to learn. I have a passion for helping people improve their relationships (both with themselves and others), and I also love working with people in therapy groups.
Are you struggling to find joy in the present moment? Do you notice over-reactivity in certain circumstances that feels impossible to control? Are you aware of your strengths but at times having trouble believing in them? I work with both couples and individuals to help them find relief from anxiety, depression, low self-worth and relationship conflict or disconnect. With compassion and care, I will help draw our your strengths, help you better understand your value, and connect more deeply with others. If you have a longing for change but don't know how to get there, I would love to help. You don't have to do this all on your own.
Are you struggling to find joy in the present moment? Do you notice over-reactivity in certain circumstances that feels impossible to control? Are you aware of your strengths but at times having trouble believing in them? I work with both couples and individuals to help them find relief from anxiety, depression, low self-worth and relationship conflict or disconnect. With compassion and care, I will help draw our your strengths, help you better understand your value, and connect more deeply with others. If you have a longing for change but don't know how to get there, I would love to help. You don't have to do this all on your own.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
Is stress, burnout, anxiety, anger, depression, or substance misuse impacting your daily life and affecting your relationships? Therapy should be a proactive process that empowers you to experience results instead of just talking about it over and over again. I specialize in helping you take back control by addressing high-performance stress & environments, burnout, and traumatic events that disrupt your life. Many of my clients lead during emergencies and never thought that they’d be looking for help themselves including military service members, veterans, first responders, medical professionals, and their family members.
Is stress, burnout, anxiety, anger, depression, or substance misuse impacting your daily life and affecting your relationships? Therapy should be a proactive process that empowers you to experience results instead of just talking about it over and over again. I specialize in helping you take back control by addressing high-performance stress & environments, burnout, and traumatic events that disrupt your life. Many of my clients lead during emergencies and never thought that they’d be looking for help themselves including military service members, veterans, first responders, medical professionals, and their family members.
Donna Lynn Woodson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LAPSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37217
As a mental health professional, my responsibility is to provide mental health care and counseling services to those in need. A healthier well-being and brighter outlook are the goals for those I service. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults.
As a mental health professional, my responsibility is to provide mental health care and counseling services to those in need. A healthier well-being and brighter outlook are the goals for those I service. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults.
Making that initial contact is by far the hardest part. I appreciate you reaching out to me. Making it easy to discuss difficult topics is my job, and that happens by making sure you know you are in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment. People may seek out counseling due to a wide variety of feelings: fear, anxiety, stress, depression, anger, sadness, confusion, apathy, heartbreak, grief, or any other aspect of the incredibly complex human experience. I'm honored to help you on your journey towards emotional recovery and growth. I try to keep costs reasonable and affordable.
Making that initial contact is by far the hardest part. I appreciate you reaching out to me. Making it easy to discuss difficult topics is my job, and that happens by making sure you know you are in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment. People may seek out counseling due to a wide variety of feelings: fear, anxiety, stress, depression, anger, sadness, confusion, apathy, heartbreak, grief, or any other aspect of the incredibly complex human experience. I'm honored to help you on your journey towards emotional recovery and growth. I try to keep costs reasonable and affordable.
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.
I treat clients who seek to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and how they relate to the world around them. Learn skills to help you build a life that aligns with your core values. Master relationships, and begin to flourish toward your personal and professional goals. I use a client-centered, strengths-based approach, to help clients realize their full potential, and to learn how to overcome stress and anxiety.
I treat clients who seek to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and how they relate to the world around them. Learn skills to help you build a life that aligns with your core values. Master relationships, and begin to flourish toward your personal and professional goals. I use a client-centered, strengths-based approach, to help clients realize their full potential, and to learn how to overcome stress and anxiety.
Emilie Kadlec
Licensed Professional Counselor, Coach, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37216
Emilie is not just a therapist; she is a healer, a listener, and a guide. She specializes in trauma, addiction, marital strain, and family of origin issues, bringing a depth of understanding and a wealth of experience to each session. Her practice is rooted in creativity, compassion, and a profound sense of spirituality, making her a beacon of hope for many. In a world that often feels chaotic, Emilie brings a sense of balance and groundedness. Her sessions are a sanctuary where clients can find their footing and regain their strength.
Emilie is not just a therapist; she is a healer, a listener, and a guide. She specializes in trauma, addiction, marital strain, and family of origin issues, bringing a depth of understanding and a wealth of experience to each session. Her practice is rooted in creativity, compassion, and a profound sense of spirituality, making her a beacon of hope for many. In a world that often feels chaotic, Emilie brings a sense of balance and groundedness. Her sessions are a sanctuary where clients can find their footing and regain their strength.
Doug Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
I work with clients wanting to heal from all kinds of painful experiences and challenges in their lives. Often what brings someone into therapy, their current struggles, are symptoms of an underlying unresolved experience which has thrown life out of balance. Anxiety and depression, for example, frequently are a pattern of being stuck in a state of imbalance, following a significant loss, heartbreak or trauma. The goal of therapy is to restore the natural integrity and balance within clients, empowering them to lead creative and fulfilling lives.
I work with clients wanting to heal from all kinds of painful experiences and challenges in their lives. Often what brings someone into therapy, their current struggles, are symptoms of an underlying unresolved experience which has thrown life out of balance. Anxiety and depression, for example, frequently are a pattern of being stuck in a state of imbalance, following a significant loss, heartbreak or trauma. The goal of therapy is to restore the natural integrity and balance within clients, empowering them to lead creative and fulfilling lives.
I help individuals who may feel disconnected from their true selves, showing up as depression, anxiety, or a feeling of being unfulfilled. I help clients come back home to themselves, to their own dreams for their lives, to their own values, to their own feelings, and to their most aligned path for their relationships, careers, physical health, and joy. Clients usually experience very quick transformations with this work and express a feeling of internal wholeness and peace, as well as clarity about their way forward. One of the most common words clients use with this work is "life-changing"!
I help individuals who may feel disconnected from their true selves, showing up as depression, anxiety, or a feeling of being unfulfilled. I help clients come back home to themselves, to their own dreams for their lives, to their own values, to their own feelings, and to their most aligned path for their relationships, careers, physical health, and joy. Clients usually experience very quick transformations with this work and express a feeling of internal wholeness and peace, as well as clarity about their way forward. One of the most common words clients use with this work is "life-changing"!
Regardless of where you find yourself, you deserve to feel supported and heard. Life can bring many seasons. Some seasons can be challenging, making us question our worth and purpose. Other seasons feel permanent, leaving us feeling stuck and hopeless. Or maybe we experience a change, forcing us to shift and transition. My desire is to meet you exactly where you are, no matter the season you find yourself in. I hope to walk with you towards a place of growth as you realize your strengths and self-worth.
Regardless of where you find yourself, you deserve to feel supported and heard. Life can bring many seasons. Some seasons can be challenging, making us question our worth and purpose. Other seasons feel permanent, leaving us feeling stuck and hopeless. Or maybe we experience a change, forcing us to shift and transition. My desire is to meet you exactly where you are, no matter the season you find yourself in. I hope to walk with you towards a place of growth as you realize your strengths and self-worth.
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