Career Counseling Therapists in Nashville

My passion is working with adults who are dealing with trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and those seeking a change in their lives. I come from a strength-based mindset and believe deeply that all clients have inherent strengths—we just have to find them and utilize them. My goal is that every client feels a sense of warmth, safety, and community as I walk alongside you on your journey. In working with me it's my hope that my services introduce clarity, serenity, and self-motivation. I consider counseling my passion, and it's my hope that you experience genuine transformation in our work together.

Specializing in career related issues, such as stress, motivation, career path discovery. Also provide individual in couples therapy for issues such as anxiety and relationship dynamics.

Life can be complicated, and sometimes the things we struggle with aren’t easy to untangle on our own. Mental and emotional challenges come from a mix of life experiences, environment, genetics, and our own readiness or ability to make changes. Counseling gives us a place to slow down, make sense of those things, and better understand why we feel or react the way we do. Through that process, people often develop greater self-awareness and experience real emotional and mental growth. I’m Joe Chester, LPC-MHSP, and I’ve been practicing counseling full time since 2011. Before becoming a counselor, I spent more than 30 years working as an engineer and project manager here in Middle Tennessee. That experience shaped how I approach counseling today. I tend to be practical and thoughtful, helping people work through problems in ways that make sense for their lives while also creating space for deeper reflection and growth. Outside of my counseling practice, I enjoy volunteering with local churches, community organizations, and non-profits throughout the area. One thing I believe strongly is this: no one knows you better than you do. I’ll never claim to be the expert on your life. My role is to listen, ask the right questions, and walk alongside you as you work through challenges and discover the path forward that feels right for you. If you decide to begin counseling, it would be a privilege to walk that journey with you.

My professional background includes community health, rural health, pediatrics, private practice, and now independent practice; after completing the Vanderbilt PMHNP program in 2012. I am a Behaviorist at heart, learning techniques through years of equestrian competition and as a BCBA assistant for 1-on-1 behavioral therapy with nonverbal to inconsistently verbal autistic children in-home, in the schools, and at day-camps. Communication and authenticity are foundational inspirations. My life is currently blossoming with playing in the garden, socializing with treasured friends, centering in yoga, international and domestic mountain and beach travel, learning to ride a motorcycle, taking aerial arts classes, Latin dancing, and bringing found object art back into my life. Creating a lovely life for myself and my baby boy is my primary motivator.

I'm Simone Maia an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist AMFT #2916 practicing under the supervision of Nancy Chou Keomany LMFT #2165 in the state of Tenessee. I am dedicated to walking alongside individuals and couples as they navigate anxiety, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I am committed to offering a steady, compassionate presence and believe that healing happens in connection, through feeling seen, heard, and understood.

I’m Richard Yadon, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of MindCare Health in Franklin, Tennessee. I work primarily with driven professionals—executives, entrepreneurs, attorneys, and high-capacity adults—who appear successful outwardly but feel mentally overloaded internally. With years of nursing experience and advanced psychiatric training, I combine evidence-based medication management with practical, holistic strategies. My focus goes beyond symptom relief. I evaluate sleep, stress, executive function, lifestyle patterns, and performance demands—because high achievers don’t just want to feel “less anxious.” They want clarity, focus, steadiness, and sustained energy. Many patients seek care for adult ADHD, anxiety, burnout, mood instability, or complex medication questions. They value thorough assessment, clear explanations, and a structured plan tailored to real-world responsibilities—career, leadership, and family. Working with me is collaborative and direct. You can expect careful listening, thoughtful clinical judgment, measurable goals, and ongoing refinement. My aim is simple: help you think clearly, regulate effectively, and perform at your highest level without sacrificing your health or your values.

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 work with clients to promote positive change by establishing a therapeutic relationship built on trust, to encourage openness and honesty. Gain a better understanding of yourself, and work to improve relationships with your family, friends, and community. Reach out by phone or email to set up an appointment today. Begin your journey toward self-discovery and mastery by building skills that you can take with you for the rest of your life.