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Therapists for college students near Nashville, TN

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Danielle Powers
Pre-Licensed Professional
Nashville, TN

Are you stressing over a big life transition coming up? Are you feeling overwhelmed with racing thoughts and don’t know what to do next? Life can be overwhelming, and a lot of us could use someone to work through it with. Therapy can provide that safe place to talk through whatever you’re facing and to find a healthy way to move ahead. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or navigating relationships, I offer individualized support and tools to help you with your specific needs. The foundation for therapy is building the relationship with a client in a trusting, safe environment. Just choosing to start the therapeutic journey can be a difficult decision, so know that I will come along beside you on the path to finding growth and healing.

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Jeremy Lehmann
Marriage & Family Therapist
Nashville, TN

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Lynnette Hope
Licensed Professional Counselor
Nashville, TN

Right now you may be overwhelmed by spiraling thoughts and debilitating fear -- struggling to process your emotions. People see you as smart and successful, but inside you feel like you're barely hanging on. You’d like to understand yourself more and learn skills that help you feel stronger and healthier. This is the work that I do. I specialize in helping smart, caring women who struggle with anxiety learn to find more balance. Clients who’ve worked with me have reported that they understand themselves better, struggle less, and feel more at ease overall. They've learned to treat themselves with more kindness than criticism, and to shift from self-destructive to life-giving behaviors. They’ve learned to handle their emotions more effectively (especially fear, anger, and sadness), to listen to their own voice (how they feel, what they like, what they want), and to feel more like themselves. People who've worked with me in counseling have described me as gentle, down-to-earth, funny, and flexible. I am thoughtful and love to read, and to bring to my work a lot of skills and stories from varied sources. I’m also artsy and creative, and love to adapt metaphors and strategies that apply uniquely and directly to clients’ lives. As a therapist, I’m not so much interested in “fixing problems” as in coming alongside you to listen and to share honestly what stands out and what might help. I welcome people with diverse backgrounds and identities. I believe in growth and development across the lifespan and that we are *always* in the process of becoming. With nearly two decades of experience and extensive training as a therapist, I am passionate about highlighting women’s voices and stories and feelings. What I love about my work as a therapist is finding ways to help women be exactly who they already are, which I believe, paradoxically, is the path toward healing and change.

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Paul Jamison
Licensed Professional Counselor
Nashville, TN

If you are a college student navigating anxiety and OCD, it can feel overwhelming, isolating, and sometimes even hopeless—but you don’t have to do it alone. I specialize working with students and adults who are tired of being stuck in cycles of worry, intrusive thoughts, and compulsive behaviors. These include: OCD, Generalized Anxiety, Panic attacks, Specific phobias, Health or Social anxiety, Relationships, Fear of driving or flying, Agoraphobia, Body dysmorphic disorder, Body-focused repetitive behaviors like skin picking and hair pulling. Together, we’ll get clear on your goals for therapy, gain a deeper understanding of your symptoms, and build skills to transform your relationship with anxiety.

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Mallory Haney-Veres
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Nashville, TN

I specialize in working with individuals who suffer from anxiety, OCD, and body focused repetitive behaviors (skin-picking, hair-pulling). Additionally, I work with individuals experiencing depression, stress, perfectionism, and those wishing to improve their ability to set boundaries in interpersonal relationships. I primarily utilize cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), which is an active approach to therapy that aims to teach you skills to work toward your therapy goals. When appropriate, I incorporate exposure with response prevention (ERP) to assist individuals in gradually challenging themselves to overcome fears.

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Nicole Nelson
Counselor
Berry Hill, TN

Want to skip a step and schedule online? Go to https://bit.ly/3B063jj to schedule a free phone call or jump into your first session! How is this supposed to be the best time of my life? I would guess most college students have wondered this at some point. If you find question why no one told you it'd be this hard, you aren't alone. Starting a new year can bring up a lot of old unresolved stuff while throwing new challenges our way. It sucks. Whether it's adjusting to life outside of your childhood community, navigating high-demand coursework, processing trauma from before or during your time on campus, or exploring new parts of yourself, it's a lot to work through on your own. College can range from challenging to traumatic, and no matter where you are on that spectrum, you deserve some support. I'm a secular therapist for trauma, anxiety, depression, and religious deconstruction. I work with clients to build self-trust using somatics, talk-therapy, EMDR, parts-work, and solution-focused therapy. Let's get you feeling better and give you the tools you need to navigate this season and beyond without losing who you are and what you want.

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Christy Lee
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Nashville, TN

Welcome to New Story Therapy! My hope is to provide you with a safe, supportive space to navigate your relationship with yourself and with others. I currently work primarily with adults who are seeking healing from trauma, anxiety, and depression that may stem from family of origin issues, physical, sexual, & emotional abuse, relationship conflict, and other difficult life experiences. Many of my clients are entrepreneurs, creatives, students, Asian Americans & people of color, and people within the helping profession. You have taken the first step of courage in being here, and it is my honor to connect with you. Diversity is embraced in my office and clients are welcome and affirmed irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or immigration status.

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Ally Wallace
Pre-Licensed Professional
Nashville, TN

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Nashville Neuropsychology & Family Services
Group practice
Nashville, TN

We are a mental health private practice near several universities in the Nashville area. We focus on assessment services to aid in diagnostic clarification and also provide therapy services to address common barriers to success such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, and stress from life changes.

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Sara Amos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Nashville, TN

I am currently accepting new clients for in person and virtual sessions. I believe that each of us has the tools to overcome our personal barriers, we just need support and guidance in accessing those tools and making the necessary changes for success! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 10 years of experience supporting adolescents and young adults in a clinical setting. I hope to utilize my experience and expertise to guide clients along the path to well balanced and healthy lives!

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Molly Porter
Group practice
Berry Hill, TN

I specialize in adult and teen clients navigating traumatic life experiences, transitions, and integrations. When working with clients, I focus on the nervous system and somatic perspectives to gain a deeper understanding as to why clients may be experiencing certain symptoms. I believe that we all have complex and unique stories that require a similar treatment plan – honoring a person within their environment. I focus on supporting and empowering clients to figure out who they are, what they want, and providing the tools and resources to get them there. I work through a somatic, attachment-focused and trauma-informed lens. I believe that trauma is an in-body experience that requires an in-body approach, while also providing space to talk through and process emotions. I offer clients the freedom to process their journey in ways that feel most beneficial for them, while utilizing evidence-based practices. I create a safe, authentic, and accepting space where clients can feel both valued and seen as their true selves. I show up to session as a real person that communicates with my clients in a genuine, nonjudgemental way. If you are looking for a therapist who will take the time to know you, believe you, and support you through it all, send me a message.

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Jamila Walker
Group practice
Nashville, TN

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Bright Horse Counseling
Group practice
Brentwood, TN

Bright Horse Counseling provides therapeutic counseling services to relieve suffering, restore connections, and empower individuals, families, and communities to thrive. Our vision is to normalize therapy and eliminate the stigma that prevents us from engaging in regular mental health care. We work for a future where we all feel better and live well, together.

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Jessica Mitznahuatl
Pre-Licensed Professional
Nashville, TN

I help people who dream about achieving a balance in life, who seek to be their true authentic selves but hold themselves back because of fear, uncertainty or trauma they've experienced. If you are living with this dream, but are currently experiencing depression, anxiety, imposter syndrome or feel as if you lack the ability to cope- I would love to work with you. It is my pleasure to serve individuals of different ethnic backgrounds that may speak English or Spanish. My approach is trauma informed and person-centered. I will support you by building a strong therapeutic relationship and working collaboratively on your goals, so that you may feel empowered to face your personal challenges. I believe that people are their own experts and as a therapist I am there to provide a safe, judgement-free space and assist in the process by incorporating evidence-based techniques and interventions. That's why I hope you give yourself the opportunity to experience therapy and all it has to offer.

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Jonathan Sharpes
Marriage & Family Therapist
Brentwood, TN

Young adults and adults are experiencing much more anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges than in the past. Life has become more stressful for many of us and sometimes you need a talented and compassionate guide who can equip and support you well. Jonathan Sharpes is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) who specializes in helping individuals between the ages of 16 to 60 navigate life transitions and develop self-confidence to address their needs, desires, values, and goals. His therapy techniques are designed to help individuals identify and process internal conflicts and limiting beliefs. Jonathan firmly believes in the healing power of family relationships. He focuses on aiding couples and families to resolve issues through a deeper understanding of the problems disrupting their family system. His clients learn effective communication strategies, boundary setting, and develop healthy expectations to enhance family connections. He has extensive experience assisting a range of individuals, including overfunctioners who struggle to set boundaries, people experiencing a loss of meaning and purpose, individuals having difficulties forming and maintaining personal relationships, and people seeking a deeper understanding of themselves. He also provides therapy for social anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and relationship traumas. Jonathan has a Master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University and is licensed to practice in the state of Tennessee (1444). He also holds a BA in Theological Studies with an emphasis in Multicultural Studies from Trevecca Nazarene University. He brings 7 years of experience working with undergraduate & graduate students and 5 years of experience working with couples & families to his practice. His professional experience also includes 5 years of crisis assessment and intervention. He has given talks at multiple universities about the indicators of healthy versus unhealthy and abusive relationships. Jonathan holds certification in the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and is TF-CBT Certified. He is also trained in Internal Family Systems and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Outside of work, Jonathan enjoys a range of music, with favorites like The Dead Weather, The Avett Bros, Be Your Own Pet, Father John Misty, Post Malone, The Beths, Joseph, Band of Skulls, and Crowe, Lawson, & Williams. He is a fan of movies such as Revolutionary Road, American Beauty, Rachel Getting Married, August: Osage County, Call Me By Your Name, and Mad Max: Fury Road. He also enjoys TV shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm, Succession, Veep, The Boys, Catastrophe, Fleabag, Shameless, and Girls.

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Rachel Holloway
Licensed Professional Counselor
Brentwood, TN

Life is full of challenges and changes that may require guidance in difficult seasons. Rachel empowers her clients by helping them recognize their strengths and finding how to live their most fulfilling lives. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, social difficulties, or a major life change, Rachel is here to walk with you to help you gain peace, purpose, and connection in your life. Rachel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Tennessee. She is a Nashville native with her Masters of Science from Lipscomb University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a play-therapy specialization and her Bachelors of Science from Belmont University in Psychology. Rachel has a wide variety of experience with children, adolescents, college students, and adult women. Some of this work includes women struggling with addiction, college students going through major life transitions, and adolescents experiencing a variety of mood disorders and behavioral concerns including self-harm. Rachel has experience with solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy to help clients challenge and change negative thoughts and patterns that leave them feeling stuck. She additionally utilizes creativity and art in her therapy to reach new break-throughs and healing. She believes that every person’s journey is different, so their therapy should be too. When Rachel isn’t working, you can find her spending time with her dog, reading, singing, playing guitar, or traveling. Rachel is always ready to chat about things that bring out her inner child like Disney, Harry Potter, or the Hunger Games trilogy. She has a great sense of humor and loves to find reasons to laugh. If you or a loved one is looking for a fun, compassionate, and skilled guide to empower you in your mental health journey, Rachel may be a great fit for you.

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Truth Empowered Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional
Nashville, TN

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Southeast Psych Nashville
Group practice
Brentwood, TN

Are you looking for a great therapist during these difficult times? Now all of Southeast Psych Nashville’s outstanding clinicians offer teletherapy so you can get the support you need from the safety and comfort of your home. College students throughout the state of Tennessee can now see one of our top-notch professionals and experience the benefits of excellent therapy. Our online counseling is easy to access–no app to download, no password, just click the link we send to your phone or computer! Call 615-373-9955 to get started. Our clients have given us terrific feedback about the experiences they have had at Southeast Psych and the services we provide. In a recent satisfaction survey, our clients rated us as superior in every category from the waiting room experience to the quality of service they received from their therapist. Our team includes some of the best clinicians from around the country. We hire clinicians who have great skills, but also are a good fit for us and for our clients. Clinicians and staff who work at Southeast Psych Nashville must have easily relatable and engaging personalities. It’s our hope that Southeast Psych Nashville will be a good match for you. If you are interested, please take some time to look at the bios of our staff and explore the website. We hope to see you soon.

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Adam Kriese
Licensed Professional Counselor
Brentwood, TN

I’m Adam, a trauma-informed therapist, and I help people who suffer from worries, nagging thoughts, religious fears, or the lingering effects of past traumas. I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, OCD, low self-esteem, grief, relationship challenges, and trauma. I use evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and EMDR. I believe that each individual has unique strengths and the ability to find their own solutions. As a client-centered counselor, I create a safe, non-judgmental space where you are the expert on your own life. My role is to listen actively, support your personal growth, and empower you to make decisions that align with your values and goals. Through our work together, you’ll experience increased self-esteem, boosted self-confidence, and a significant reduction in trauma-related symptoms. I help you quiet or transform that inner voice, allowing you to feel more at peace and in harmony with your thoughts and emotions.

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Truth Empowered Counseling and Wellness, PLLC
Pre-Licensed Professional
Nashville, TN

If you are feeling suffocated under the pressure and weight of anxiety, depression, and stress, I want to assist you in regaining an interest in life and the fullness therein. I help individuals who long to feel complete and fulfilled and who seek to better understand the meaning of self as they deal with past issues that limit their ability to do so. My goal is to assist you in overcoming issues of trauma that may have left you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, unfulfilled and incomplete. My hope is to provide a pathway to healing and to a more full and complete life. My approach is direct and relatable. As there is no singular or individual method to success in therapy, we will address the issues together as a team with a united front prepared to succeed. To address trauma related issues, I use CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, and Client -Centered Therapy. I believe the most beautiful pictures are created from broken pieces.

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