Ginger Poag
LCSW
About Ginger
License #: 10553You may have spent years holding everything together, taking care of everyone else, or trying to understand why certain patterns keep showing up in your life. Perhaps you've experienced childhood trauma, difficult relationships, narcissistic abuse, or overwhelming anxiety. You know something needs to change, but you're not sure where to begin. With nearly 30 years of experience in mental health, I specialize in helping adults heal from trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, and the lasting effects of emotionally painful relationships and childhood experiences. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I offer an approach that goes beyond traditional talk therapy. I integrate EMDR and body-based techniques to help you process painful experiences, understand your nervous system, and create meaningful, lasting change. My style is warm, compassionate, and direct. I believe therapy should be a collaborative experience where you feel safe, respected, and genuinely understood. Healing isn't about changing who you are. It's about discovering who you can become when your past no longer defines your present. I offer in-person sessions in Columbia and Brentwood, Tennessee, as well as virtual therapy.
My Therapeutic Approach
My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that healing involves both the mind and body. I specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and Somatic Experiencing, two powerful approaches that help address the lasting impact of trauma. Rather than focusing exclusively on talking about painful experiences, I help clients understand how trauma affects their nervous system, emotional responses, relationships, and sense of self. EMDR helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer carry the same emotional intensity. Somatic Experiencing focuses on recognizing and gently working with the body's responses to stress and trauma. I tailor treatment to each client's individual needs, integrating attachment-focused work, nervous system regulation, and practical strategies for everyday life. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on helping you move beyond simply managing symptoms toward meaningful, lasting healing. I also offer extended EMDR intensive sessions for clients who prefer a more concentrated therapeutic experience.
Who I Help Best
I work best with adults who are ready to explore and heal the deeper roots of their emotional struggles. Many of my clients have experienced childhood trauma, childhood sexual abuse, emotional neglect, narcissistic abuse, or difficult relationships that continue to affect their lives. I specialize in working with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, complex trauma, and emotionally abusive or narcissistic family dynamics. I understand how these experiences can shape a person's sense of safety, self-worth, relationships, and ability to trust themselves and others. I frequently work with high-functioning adults who appear successful on the outside but privately struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing, shame, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling that they are never enough. My clients are often ready to move beyond simply understanding their past. They want to heal the emotional wounds that continue to influence their present and develop a stronger, healthier relationship with themselves. You don't have to continue carrying the weight of what happened to you. Healing is possible, and you deserve a life that is no longer defined by your past.
Areas of Expertise
Populations Served
Office Location
Therapy Space - Cool Springs
1604 Westgate Circle
Brentwood, TN 37027
Insurance & Fees
Session Rates
Individual Therapy
$141
per 50-minute session
Insurance Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Ginger specializes in Anxiety, EMDR Therapy, Holistic Therapy, Grief & Loss, PTSD & Trauma. Ginger works with adults, seniors (65+).
About Ginger Poag, LCSW
Ginger Poag is a licensed therapist (LCSW, License: 10553) practicing in-person therapy at Therapy Space in Brentwood, TN.Ginger specializes in Anxiety, EMDR Therapy, Holistic Therapy, Grief & Loss, PTSD & Trauma and accepts Self-Pay. Ginger is currently accepting new clients.Therapy Space provides private, HIPAA-compliant office spaces for mental health professionals.