Therapists for college students near Nashville, TN

I work with clients who are dealing with challenges related to life change and transition, self identity and growth, anxiety and stress. I am passionate about helping people discover their ability to find fulfillment while coping with pain and navigating struggle.

I am accepting new clients and have a secure HIPPA compliant online video chat service if you prefer online sessions. I enter the therapy space and relationship with you with acceptance and no judgment. We all have struggled with things and sometimes we need a little help to get unstuck or a new perspective. Victor E. Frankl said, “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Are you feeling overwhelmed and have more anxiety than usual and notice your body and mind are stressed out daily? Maybe you are feeling stagnant and stuck in some way (at work, at home, and/or socially) and can’t seem to move from that stuck place. Are you experiencing conflict or agitation with yourself or with others and your relationships? Are you finding yourself ruminating or obsessively thinking about the past and/or the future and not able to stay focused and/or enjoy the moments you have each day? No matter your age, religion, race, sexual orientation and where you are on life’s continuum, I will hold healing and safe space for you. I will work with you to navigate life’s rough waters and paths and help you find meaning, explore options, and work towards solutions that are acceptable and obtainable for you. I do not fear your problems, trauma, grief, and/or challenges. I am not afraid to go with you to the hard places in the heart, mind, and body. I too have experienced trauma and grief, and have done my own self-work. I will work with you and be vulnerable with you because I believe and trust that my story and life’s experiences are my wisdom to help others gain theirs. Please contact me and we can begin your journey to healing.

Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing services in Illinois, Florida, and Tennessee. I've been working with children and adults since I received my Master's in Social Work in Iowa. I enjoy working with children, teenagers, and adults, and have worked with clients through private mental health agencies and within the school system. I have worked with clients as young as 5 to middle aged individuals helping with a variety of concerns, including those associated with depression, anxiety, self-doubt, family conflicts, relationship stressors, ADHD, and Autism. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am trained to help clients take a look at all aspects of their lives and where a client can start to make positive changes towards long term success. I enjoy empowering my clients, so that they can take the steps they need towards overcoming current obstacles they are encountering.

I have 16 years of experience in counseling as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider and a Licensed School Counselor in TN. In additional to supporting clients who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, I enjoy working with clients as they explore family system issues, stress, major life transitions like graduating from high school, marriage or divorce, and parenting. I am also experienced in academic and career planning for those interested in pursuing new opportunities. I utilize evidence-based interventions and comprehensive care planning with all of my clients. I also hold a certification as a yoga instructor which supports my ability to assist clients with embodied symptoms of stress, anxiety, and PTSD. My counseling technique includes strategies from CBT, DBT, solution focused, and mindfulness practices to best suit the needs of each individual client that I serve. I am passionate about helping others develop deeper self-awareness and live full and healthy lives.

Katherine is a warm and engaging therapist who values honesty and transparency in her interactions with clients. She is passionate about helping her clients achieve their goals and find joy in their lives. She believes that therapy is a collaborative process and works closely with clients to create a customized treatment plan that meets their unique needs. Having recovered from her own eating disorder, Katherine is able to bring a unique level of empathy and understanding to every session. Clients can expect to feel heard and validated but also pushed to confront their thoughts and behaviors in a supportive environment. Her encouraging approach helps clients feel comfortable opening up and sharing their feelings, and her humor adds a refreshing, lighthearted touch to the therapeutic process. Katherine earned her undergraduate degree in Sociology and Women and Gender Studies from Furman University and her Master of Social Work degree from the University of North Carolina. She has worked in all levels of care from outpatient to residential and most recently was the Program Director of a telemedicine Intensive Outpatient Program for Eating Disorders and the Director of Behavioral Health for a national telemedicine company. Katherine has over a decade of experience treating a wide range of issues including eating disorders, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders and substance use disorders. She holds independent licenses to practice Social Work in 15 states and is currently pursuing her Eating Disorder Specialist certification through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.

I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression or have been through tough times and want to heal from trauma. College specifically can be a difficult time emotionally, moving into adulthood and living on your own for the first time. Therapy can be a great way to process these changes, learn new ways to cope with stress, and get resources and support. I'd love to chat.

Hi there! My name is Amanda and I’m grateful for your courage in taking this step. The college years can be a very stressful time due to all of the changes and transitions happening in your life. Whether you're looking for just a few sessions or long-term therapy, I believe healing can happen with the right knowledge, hard work and laughter along the way. I use EMDR, DBT, mindfulness, and life coaching in my therapy sessions. If you've read this far, I encourage you to reach out to see if we are a good fit.

Ashley Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed to practice in Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Florida. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Sociology from Louisiana State University and continued at LSU to earn her Masters Degree in Social Work in 2013. Ashley specializes in working with clients with eating disorders of all ages, genders, and diagnoses and has been in that field for the past seven years. She has worked at higher level of care facilities (Residential, PHP, and IOP) and has also worked in the fields of adoption and foster care, offering therapeutic support to individuals and families. Ashley’s therapeutic style is warm and collaborative. Ashley likes to employ humor when appropriate and will be direct when needed, in order to build a strong and supportive environment with the client.

With over ten years of clinical experience, I recognize how academic stress can affect young adults. These challenges often impact individuals uniquely, depending on their backgrounds and identities. In therapy, I customize my approach to equip you with the tools and support necessary to reclaim balance and focus on your academic and social pursuits. Together, we will create a space to address these challenges.

Charlie Health is a virtual behavioral health program for adolescents and young adults with moderate or severe mental health concerns or co-occurring substance use or eating disorders. Designed to meet the needs of those who require more than weekly therapy, our program combines curated group therapy, individual therapy, and family therapy into personalized treatment programs. We are helping to serve those who are in crisis, or have been historically underserved, by eliminating the most significant treatment barriers: geographical and financial access. We work with nearly all commercial insurance nationwide and have no waitlist, thereby helping people access quality, evidence-based care regardless of insurance, location, or other barriers.

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It’s not easy having feelings of “not belonging” and “not knowing how to fit in” – questioning “who am I” and “how can I be seen?” Wondering where your people are and then wondering “are these my people?” How to connect while allowing yourself to be vulnerable while allowing yourself to be safe while allowing yourself to experience the full experience of life … Mental / emotional health is a vital necessity for success in life; to be able to make clear decisions without doubt or fear or to practice compassion toward the self instead of letting insecurities take root or judging the self harshly. Symptoms of depression and anxiety can be debilitating and create interference in meeting daily demands – creating low motivation, low energy, a sense of excessive worry or irritability, struggling with concentration / focus or delaying making decisions; or becoming fearful of failing or of losing something valuable. My name is Laura, and I have over 25 years’ experience as a licensed mental health counselor; most of my focus has been on helping young adults make the transition from dependence to independence; to identify and support their own values and ideas for their own future. To assist the process of developing coping strategies to manage life and learning how to recognize and walk through emotional responses; I would like to be of assistance in helping you make the transition toward your mental health and recovery journey. I also have extensive experience in assisting individuals heal from traumatic events, to embrace a release from the emotional impact locked into the memories of the trauma. Providing an opportunity to allow the traumatic event to remain in the past and no longer interfere with your present. Please reach out to me via email or text me at 317-296-3279 if you have any questions and let's figure out how I may be of help to you.

Hi! My name is Pamela Riley. I am a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience across primary care, urgent care, and mental health. I completed advanced psychiatric training and have a strong clinical foundation built through years of ICU work and clinic leadership roles. My approach centers on thorough assessment, evidence-based medication management, and compassionate, holistic mental health care. I understand how overwhelming anxiety, ADHD, OCD, insomnia, and other mental health symptoms can be. My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free space where you feel heard and understood. Whether you’re new to psychiatric care or seeking ongoing medication management, we’ll work together toward clarity, stability, and lasting relief. If you’re looking for a psychiatric provider who listens, collaborates, and personalizes your care, I’m here to help. I offer timely appointments, thoughtful follow-up, and treatment plans that fit your life. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful progress and improved mental well-being.

Feeling the weight of expectations? Tired of trying to be someone you're not? Living authentically can feel overwhelming, especially when self-doubt or past trauma weighs you down. But you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll transform guilt, shame, and doubt into strength and purpose, empowering you to move forward with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction. I combine value-based therapies and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help you uncover your deepest desires and overcome self-limiting beliefs. We'll work to dismantle negative thinking patterns, cultivate mindfulness, and develop practical strategies to create lasting, meaningful change. Ready to embrace your authentic self and break free of external expectations? Visit my website to learn more about my compassionate approach and book your first appointment. You deserve a life filled with joy, purpose, and authenticity. Let’s make it happen together.

Though I am experienced with most general mental health struggles (depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc.), some of my specialties include those grappling with - ⁃ Loneliness ⁃ Toxic relationships ⁃ Setting boundaries with friends/roommates ⁃ Transitioning to college life ⁃ Perfectionistic tendencies and cycles of shame ⁃ Relationship breakups and friendship ruptures ⁃ Procrastination with schoolwork ⁃ Comparing self to others' achievements ⁃ Negative self-talk ⁃ Time management ⁃ Choosing a major

I work a lot with neurodivergent individuals. I have worked with individuals with ASD and ADHD for 10+ years and love helping them work towards their personal and professional goals. My goal is to help you achieve these goals and see your potential in all areas of life. I do accept many Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) for services including Compsych, Lyra, Matrix, Mutual of Omaha, Curalinc, Spring Health, & Ulliance.

Our office follows safety protocol with any sickness for safety and we also have online resources to provide therapy to our clients. The first assessment is in person but then all other sessions can be online, or face to face! AdvancedMD is for telehealth services; but this will need an appointment and then our clients do receive the link to my platform and guidelines to ensure effective sessions. My other counselors have their own links and this will be provided. Our counselors have no less than a Masters degree and above. We offer Spanish and English. We have one counselor who is African American, one from the UK, and 6 counselors total, along with a Spanish translator receptionist. Our receptionists are a mix of male and female and race backgrounds. I am an alumni from UTC where I graduated with highest honors with my Bachelors in Science, Psychology degree. And I graduated with a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from Grand University. I graduated with 4.0 GPA. I had lived through many transitions in my life and have that experience along with my educational experience that fuels my knowledge, and although both are vast; they pale to my heart that seeks to help. I have served 9 counties providing CCFT, Outpatient, Crisis Intervention, and more. I possess over 80 specialized certificates. My team are as remarkable! We are all versed with specialties and work with ages 4-100! Today, several of my counselors and I am licensed in Tennessee and serve marriages, couples, children, and individuals regarding a vast array of issues. I meet with many who have suffered trauma, and help many with anxiety and depression. We have domestic violence prevention certified programs, along with anger management, parenting, and substance abuse! We have certified brainspotting counselors, EMDR, DBT, CBT, IFS, and other specialities. We also have an addictions counselor who specializes in drug and other addiction issues. Another, marriage and family issues. We have you covered. I have 14 years of nurse assistance work, 17 years of nutrition, and carry 4 degrees. Further, I have 10 grandchildren to date-and counting) and 4 children which includes 2 Veterans; and a son in law, and daughter in law. I am concerned with the higher suicidal statistics and screen addictions that are engulfing our youth and young adults especially from ages 13-27. It appears that we are over connected and also disconnected. As a counselor, I have has inpatient and outpatient services for those with major disabilities and do mental health evaluations. I am sure that someone of our team will be a great fit for your issues therefore contact us today Our receptionist is fluent in English and Spanish and can assist you! We are accepting new clients, do take multiple insurance networks, and have a sliding scale. We are here to provide hope during our client's healing, support, and enlightenment that can help with needed changes. Each of our team are with highest honors and are with heart. We use CBT, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, MATRIX, EFT, Gestalt, REMT, Motivational Interview, DBT, Brainspotting, hypnosis, and many other modalities and are always learning new ones. When I began college it was 8 years after high school and I was married. I was anxious that I may not be able to get the degrees that I wanted after being out of school for so long, but I was experiencing childlessness and wanted to be a mother. Keeping busy was something that I needed due to major depression. We did not have free college opportunities then, so I had to make the grades in order to finance this endeavor. This became a goal which required good study habits and commitment. I attended a community college first, then UTC, and then I completed my masters at Grand Canyon University with a 4.0 GPA. This paid for all of the undergraduate work but not for my Master's, which landed me in debt, but I survived. I have been an entrepreneur for 4 decades of various specialties, and have worn many hats. I love music, art, and journalism which have become most beneficial. I have written 37 songs and intend to write a book soon. I went through 6 surgeries to have my two daughters and have 3 special needs grandchildren and one special needs daughter. I have always loved people. I do not see a stranger. I am a Daughter of the Revolution, and take my country seriously to heart. Also, I am learning ASL and hope to be able to add this population to my clientele. As a small agency, we do not have interpreters for the deaf but do provide a list of practitioners who do. Hiwassee Mental Health, Heidi Ables, and other larger organizations can provide the deaf with interpreter services. We do have Spanish and facilities for those in wheel chairs to aid with those special needs. We work with individuals, groups, families, and do certified classes for anger management, A&D Prevention, and Parenting. We work with ages 4-100 since each of us have special populations in which we prioritize. Please refer to www.healhopecounseling.com to read our articles, blogs/posts and see if we are a good fit. Also, read our bios. We are empirically (evidence) and faith based. Welcome to Heal and Hope Counseling Services. NPI 1184178428, Graduated 2012. Member of CIVITAN, AmVets, Church of Christ, APA, ACA, Good Therapy, Psychology Today, Linked-in, and other. We take many insurances and your fee of the sliding scale will depend upon your annual income bracket which is found on our website.

We offer Individual Counseling, as well as Marriage and Family Counseling. We offer counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and elderly, in-person or through telehealth! Our counselors have morning, afternoon, and evening hours and are specialized in many therapeutic interventions to work with your needs! We also have intern counselors who can offer a reduced rate for counseling as well!

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I get it. It you're going through a lot each day, feeling like you have to be perfect at everything you try and always needing to make sure everyone else is happy. This can leave you feeling totally worn out, like you're constantly running on empty, and still that nagging feeling of "never enough" just won't go away. Maybe you're carrying worries and stress around with you all the time, and perhaps some tough things from the past are making things even harder. Please know that I see how much you're dealing with, and I'm here to help you find a way through this. Together, we can gently work on these patterns so you can start feeling less pressured and more truly content in your life. I focus specifically on helping people who struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, and that "never enough" feeling, along with related stress and anxiety. I understand how these issues connect for you. Clients often choose me because they feel truly understood and see a clear path towards lasting relief, not just quick fixes. Imagine finding a calm and comfortable space in your own home for our sessions. It will feel like a private conversation in a calm and comfortable space. We'll gently explore those habits of trying to be perfect and always saying "yes," understanding where they came from and how they affect you now. I'll listen with a warm and open heart, creating a safe space for you to share without judgment, all from the comfort of your surroundings. Together, we'll learn to set healthy boundaries, be kinder to yourself, and truly believe in your worth, right from where you feel most at ease. You'll gain simple ways to handle stress and worries. As we connect, you'll hopefully feel that pressure to be perfect ease, find it easier to say "no," and feel more calm and present in your day, leading to more energy and peace within yourself. For our sessions, imagine a calm and comfortable space around your school or in your dorm where you can truly feel safe and open up. Building trust is really important here; I want you to feel completely yourself, knowing I'm listening with genuine understanding and without judgment. That said, don’t think that I’m only here to provide the non-judgmental listening, I will give healthy pushbacks and help challenge those unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Together, we'll explore the issues that have been holding you back, understanding their roots and their impact. As partners, we'll work on setting healthy boundaries, cultivating self-compassion, and recognizing your inherent worth, empowering you with practical tools to handle stress and worries as you move towards a life with less pressure, more genuine connection, and a deeper sense of your own "enoughness."