Therapists for college students near Nashville, TN

Hi! I'm Mollie and I have been working with children, adolescents, and young adults for the last 10 years of my life in various different settings. I'm very passionate about client care and making sure clients feel safe and validated in the therapeutic process. My goal is to be authentic, transparent, and genuine with clients. I use various techniques from different types of therapies but I am most drawn to Dialectical Behavioral There (DBT) at this time.

Paul M. Hambrick, M. Ed., LPC-MHSP is a Christian Psychotherapist & Somatic therapist who employs current psychological theories and evidenced-based psychotherapies along with the wisdom and guidance of the Bible. Treatment specialties are Trauma - Emotional, Relational and Developmental; Anger Management and Addiction, with primary work in the areas of drug. alcohol and pornography.

I support individuals of all ages in managing mental health challenges, including anxiety/depression, trauma, grief, and mood disorders. My approach is tailored to each client's age, maturity, learning style, and interests, ensuring developmentally appropriate interventions. Teaching clients that overcoming cognitive, emotional, & behavioral challenges requires effort and perseverance. This perspective fosters resilience & personal growth, empowering clients to develop new skills for managing life's difficulties.

Hi, I’m Amanda. I work with individuals and couples who want to get to the root of their patterns—whether it’s relational conflict, trauma symptoms, anxiety, or a sense that something deeper is in the way of fully living. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but exhausted internally. Others feel flooded, shut down, or stuck in dynamics they can’t quite name. I help you slow down and listen to the wisdom of your nervous system, so we can understand how past experiences may still be living in your body—and gently unwind them. My approach integrates EMDR, somatic therapy, parts work (IFS-informed), and body-based listening tools like the Safe and Sound or Rest and Restore Protocol. I also offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for those seeking an altered state of consciousness to process trauma or reconnect with meaning. When working with couples, I draw from Relational Life Therapy to help partners move beyond blame and disconnection and into clarity, ownership, and renewed connection. I also offer Discernment Counseling which is a short term focused therapy for couples unsure whether to stay or separate—with compassion for both perspectives. Outside the therapy room, I spend as much time as I can outdoors—going on “bug hunts” with my son, hiking local trails with my husband, or exploring a new interest in horseback riding. I also love yoga, travel, and quiet mornings with coffee and books. If you’re ready to get curious about what your symptoms are trying to say—and want to feel more connected to yourself and your relationships—I’d be honored to support your journey.

HI! I'm Kristin and I'm so glad you're here. If you’re reading this, then you’ve already taken the first step on your journey to healing. It takes a lot of courage to reach out and ask for help. Are you tired of being tired? Is stress, anxiety or feeling overwhelmed taking over your daily life? If you answered yes, then you're at the right place :) I have a passion for helping and guiding people as they find their true, authentic selves through doing the hard work. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and daily stressors life brings. I’ve had the privilege of working alongside clients since 2008, building relationships of acceptance and trust. I work to empower my clients, striving to bring awareness and positivity to their daily lives. Talking with me, I invite you into a non-judgmental and laid-back space where you can be your true self. My counseling style is interactive and warm, keeping it real with humor and truth. I provide psychoeducation, as well as work within the therapeutic approaches of client centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution focused therapy. I welcome and celebrate all people in all bodies. I am an LGBTQIA+ advocate and ally.

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I provide evidenced-based therapeutic interventions and services that will help you move forward when you are feeling stuck. I can make therapy accessible to fit your active life as a college student. I have completed several continuing educational trainings in areas such as DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, crisis intervention, depression, anxiety, infant mental health, and many more. My experience and expertise includes higher-education, research on cultural and clinical practice, professional development, trauma, and depression. I provide evidenced-based therapeutic interventions and services that will help you move forward when you are feeling stuck. I work to help you navigate through challenges, changes, and transitions of life. I utilize a strengths-based eclectic approach that involves CBT, and various modalities that are tailored to you based on your needs and goals. I am passionate and committed to help clients on their personal journey to healing, change, and growth!

As no two individuals are the same, I tailor my work with each client to address the challenges unique to you. As Ward Foley has stated, "We are not given a good life or a bad life. We are given a life. It is up to us to make it good or bad." I am glad that you found this platform and have taken the courageous first step of being here! When working with clients, I focus on their strengths and their ability to create lasting change for themselves. My approach to therapy is holistic, factoring the mind, body, and spirit into wellness to help empower you. I utilize CBT, mindfulness, and strengths based approaches and provide compassion, healing honesty, and support throughout our time together. I began my career working in both inpatient as well as outpatient settings. I completed my Master's in Social Work at the University of South Carolina. I have worked with a wide range of populations facing a wide range of issues for over seven years- from hospice to trauma, crisis and substance abuse counseling in an inpatient setting, to most recently in the past two years practicing individual counseling in a purely outpatient setting. I am skilled in crisis management and trauma focused CBT having worked in an inpatient mental health setting for three years. I am very comfortable working with anyone from 18 years and up, LGBTQ friendly. I specialize in emotional and physical regulation to help manage difficult situations, depression, anxiety, grief/loss/bereavement, prior trauma/ re-experiencing of traumatic events, geriatric focused counseling, life transitions, and general stress. I am ready to help you find ways to navigate through major life changes, depression, anxiety, isolation, relationship stress, addiction, prior trauma, and many other factors that may be keeping you from thriving. You don't have to be alone on this journey. I will help equip you with new tools that will service you for years to come into being your best self and help you find solutions you already have within you but haven't been able to access. Whether you are looking for long term therapy to sort out past hurts, or short term therapy to see your way out of a difficult situation, I look forward to supporting you to reach your goals. Let's work together to understand the root of your struggles and address issues with long-lasting strategies to help you work towards the life you have always wanted!

I have over a decade of experience working with the emerging adult population from around the world. Your university era is an exciting time of life, but it can be riddled with a variety of unique stressors from family of origin issues to perfectionism, financial strain to trauma. To better navigate these challenges, a licensed therapist can come alongside you to offer the support you need. Please reach out today for a free 15 minute phone intro!

I offer honest therapy services tailored to meet the diverse needs of adults, teens, and children. Elevare Counseling Collective, via Honest Urban Therapy, is a telehealth private practice offering culturally competent, trauma-informed mental health care to Tennesseeans. My practice focuses on accessibility and inclusivity, while also specializing in academic and career counseling for high school students and young adults navigating the college experience. My goal is to provide accessible, affirming, and evidence-based mental health services for all communities through a social justice–minded, culturally responsive lens. I am trained in EMDR, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, TF-CBT, and ACRA. I provide individual and family therapy. I am a Nationally Certified Counselor with over 10 years of experience in behavioral and mental health. Simply put, I provide Therapy you can trust. I am a millennial therapist who meets clients where they are.

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.

Do you feel like your relationships are struggling? Are you tired of feeling like nothing you are doing is working? Maybe it's hard to communicate your needs. Do you feel like there are all these expectations on you and have no idea how you will be able to be the person your family or friends want you to be? Reaching out for help is hard. You don’t need to handle this alone. We can help. We strive to meet you where you are at and work with you to feel better. We specialize in helping with trauma and loss, communication skills, anxiety, identity issues, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship struggles. We have extensive experience working with college students. Feeling safe and understood is a goal I strive for so that you can begin the process of healing. By exploring your troubling issues, gaining a better insight into your problems and patterns of behavior, and developing new and healthy ways to cope with life’s struggles you can begin to heal and feel better.

Life isn't always easy. At times, things just don't seem right or the way that we would like for them to be. Life can be frustrating, overwhelming, complicated and down-right messy. It is during these difficult seasons that Sharmen would like to come alongside you and offer strength, hope and encouragement within the confines of a safe and therapeutic environment. She offers virtual counseling to clients throughout the states of Alabama and Tennessee as well as in person sessions to clients located in Johnson City, Tennessee and the surrounding areas. It is her mission to serve you with dignity, respect and confidentiality while helping you to reach and surpass the treatment goals you develop together. Sharmen Rutherford is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Service Provider, Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Ketamine Preparation and Integration Therapist, and is completing the process to become a Certified Eating Disorder Professional. She has over 16 years of experience helping clients with addictions, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, self-harm, school pressures and grief. If you are in need of assistance from a professional who will help you reach your therapeutic goals, please give her a call today at 205.765.9155

Britney Bryson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Mental Health Service Provider designation in the state of Tennessee. She earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Memphis where her passion for mental health counseling and education began. Since then, Britney has been able to serve in environments focused on substance use, mental health disorders, families, college students, crisis, employee assistance programs, and telehealth. In addition to working with anxiety, depression, trauma and other mental health concerns, Britney can work with clients to improve emotional intelligence, sleep management, manage work related stress, and improve sleep. With skills from Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and others, she can join you on your journey to emotional stability, mental clarity, and behavioral sustainability.

I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner offering telehealth medication management appointments in Tennessee and Colorado! I absolutely love working with young adults! College can be a difficult transition and I look forward to helping you through it. Connection with my clients is very important to me. Even when working in a telehealth setting, I strive to develop a therapeutic alliance with all of my patients, as I think it is essential for good care. I am excited to work with you!

Every name has a story and every story is worth telling. Finding the best fit for a new therapist can be challenging and scary as you step into a place of vulnerability. We all experience challenging seasons and chapters in our lives and sometimes we need support and guidance to navigate through them. I'm passionate about helping people write their own stories, learn how to move through emotions, embrace where they are at, and gain the skills to thrive and live life abundantly.

Hello! I am Dr. Twila Worlock DNP PMHNP. I am board certified as a psychiatric nurse practitioner and specialize in medication management and counseling aimed at providing the best treatment plan for you. Please reach out to me to help you overcome life’s challenges you may be having. Looking forward to working with you in a warm, safe, accepting environment.

I work with folks navigating various life and identity-related stressors, significant life changes, trauma, depression, and anxiety. Being in school comes with its own unique challenges, while daily personal and global issues are still showing up and impacting us. I've worked with folks from many walks of life, and have extensive experience supporting people in the LGBTQIA2S+ community. My modalities encompass various forms of talk therapy, as well as somatic therapy, ecotherapy, and Brainspotting.

Would you like to recognize the positive things in your life and enjoy them without shame, self doubt or anxiety? Are you in recovery from abuse or other traumatic events or chronic stress? Many people lose hope without realizing there are effective ways to learn to walk through difficult times with ease and grace. I am trained in EMDR and The Daring Way treatment models created by Dr. Brenè Brown and have mindfulness training from Jack Kornfield and as a yoga teacher. It is difficult to reach out for help but we all need it at times. My office will be a safe place for you to share your feelings and learn to manage life mindfully with grace and strength.

I love working with people who think they may have lost the plot. Who wonder if their symptoms may be a natural reaction to our society and our utter disconnection....from everything. I see you, and I get it. I think there is more to a life well-lived than mainstream notions of success. Come explore your life through values exploration and honest self-assessment, whether short or long-term. Welcoming and affirming for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC. I have an eclectic approach, which is a fancy way of saying that I don't rely on any one way of approaching curiosities. But my starting point is always from a place of your strengths, the things you are doing well, and your unique interests/wants/needs. I trend toward elements from Acceptance and Commitment, Positive Psychology, Existentialism, Brief Solution- Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Radical Acceptance, and Mindfulness. I am progressive in my politics, non-religious, and I believe that cursing is a valid form of self-expression. Humor is a big part of how I communicate and I believe it can get us through a lot of things. Despite being a middle-aged white woman who grew up in the south, you will find no bigoted mindset here. I will never pretend to understand the totality of your experience, but I do promise to see you, hear you, and respect you, while being mindful of the systemic, familial, and cultural issues that may be impacting you. I have stopped taking insurance because of all the barriers it creates from its medical model of viewing functionality and need. I know this creates a financial barrier for some, but I believe that until the system changes, its more of a detriment overall. But lets check those out-of-network benefits and see what we can squeeze out of the insurance company for you :)