Couples Therapy Therapists in Nashville

As a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) specializing in marital and pre-marital couples counseling, I am deeply passionate about helping partners untangle their individual truths from their families-of-origin so they can build a new relationship script rooted in truth. My background as a professional actor and comedian—navigating the intense entertainment grinds of New York and Los Angeles—means I don’t do stuffy, clinical silence. I deeply understand that coastal hustle, the relentless industry pressures, and the identity confusion that creators face. Because I’ve lived it, my room is designed to be a calm sanctuary where you can finally drop the performance, step out of the spotlight, and just breathe. I bring this same authentic, relational energy into my work with cross-cultural relationships. Being married to a Colombian myself, I intimately understand the beautiful—and sometimes hilarious—chaos of blending different family traditions, language nuances, and cultural matrices.

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.

Aspen received a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Lipscomb University and brings a wealth of experience and training to her practice. She has completed Gottman Level One Method Couples Therapy training and Prepare and Enrich Facilitator Training, equipping her with valuable tools to support couples. Aspen has also completed specialized training in Postpartum Depression and Related Disorders. Aspen has also facilitated the New Moms' groups and Mommy mixers, offering compassionate support to the group attendees as they navigate their transition into motherhood. Aspen is strongly interested in helping individuals and couples process their trauma and reclaim their narratives. ​ “It is such an honor and joy to see clients and help them make meaning from all the different pieces of their stories. I love facilitating individuals, couples, and families in exploring new roles and experiences in their lives to create a deeper sense of purpose and happiness.”

Hey hey! I work with women who want to live with peace, show up authentically, and grow in their relationships with themselves and others. I work alongside women navigating anxiety, burnout, and ADHD. I also enjoy helping couples build trust and strengthen their communication. If you’re looking for a therapist who is welcoming, empathetic, compassionate, and brings a sense of fun to sessions, you’ve come to the right place. My goal is to empower you to grow in your relationship with yourself and others. I listen, ask thoughtful questions, gently challenge my clients, provide psychoeducation, and guide them through exercises designed to practice what they’ve learned. Together, we’ll celebrate the growth you achieve through your hard work and dedication to the process.

Drea Cook is a relational trauma therapist based in Tennessee who specializes in complex PTSD, attachment wounds, and identity development. She works with adults and couples who are ready to do deeper healing work, shift long-held self-beliefs, and cultivate more connected and authentic relationships. Drea has over a decade of clinical experience across college counseling, recovery-focused care, and private practice.

I have worked as a counselor in the Nashville area for 20 years with individuals struggling with the effects of trauma, couples in crisis, and families struggling to connect. One of my favorite things about working with clients is the gift of watching the tragedies of life become resilience, character, and hope. I consider it an honor and a privilege to help you find your way out of that dark place and journey to a place of hope.

We all reach points where what used to work stops working. Many people come to therapy because something doesn’t feel quite right, even if they can’t name exactly what it is. Maybe you’re moving through your days on autopilot, feeling disconnected, or noticing patterns you can’t seem to change. Therapy is a place to slow down, understand your patterns, and reconnect with who you are and what you need. My goal is to help you uncover those things as you move toward feeling more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself and others, whether through self-acceptance or action-oriented growth. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to start, I’d be honored to walk alongside you as you find your way forward.

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 who are struggling with OCD, anxiety, and trauma. I also help couples work through challenges and rediscover connection in their relationships.

I bring over 25,000 hours of professional coaching experience working with adults, teens, college students and couples. Utilizing a focused and strengths based approach, I specialize in the field of ADHD, special education, advocacy work and individualized education plans. I will "meet you" where you are in your ADHD journey and help you get unstuck! I offer both in-person sessions, via Zoom or Facetime and by telephone. If you are feeling overwhelmed with your ADHD symptoms or anxiety, we can help. We have proven strategies in integrating new habits and embracing your ADHD symptoms by turning them into strengths! We coach students and adults with ADHD symptoms, organizational obstacles, time management challenges, learning disabilities and those making business/personal transitions. With my additional certification in Health and Wellness Coaching, I believe that the mind/body connection (adequate sleep, proper nutrition and exercise) is critical. I am Hallowell Center trained and embrace the ideals of Dr. Edward Hallowell with an effective strengths based methodology. With careful listening and questioning skills, I work to address each client's needs with proven strategies to improve executive function, attain their personal goals and enhance personal and professional relationships.

My name is Carly Stiver, and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I earned my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University. I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples who are willing to do the intentional work of understanding themselves and their relationships more deeply. My goal is to create a supportive and thoughtful space where clients can explore challenges, develop greater self-awareness, and move toward living more fulfilling lives and building more meaningful, connected relationships.

I Am Well Consulting is a boutique group therapy practice dedicated to fostering healing, resilience, and personal evolution. We believe that mental wellness is not merely the absence of struggle, but the presence of empowerment and a deeply rooted sense of self. Our practice serves as a sanctuary for those navigating the complexities of trauma, identity, and life transitions, providing a space where your lived experience is honored and your growth is prioritized.

Hello, I'm Sarah Fowler, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of The Art of Healing Therapy. I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating trauma, relationship challenges, grief, anxiety, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs because therapy isn't one-size-fits-all. I integrate EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic techniques, experiential therapies, and The Gottman Method when they support your goals. During our first 90-minute session, we'll get to know one another, explore what brought you to therapy, and begin identifying where you'd like to go. We'll move at a pace that feels right for you—you don't need to have everything figured out or share your entire story in one session. My hope is that you'll leave feeling understood, with a clearer sense of how we can work together and at least one practical tool or insight to support you between sessions.

I earned my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Lipscomb University and specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating the emotional complexities of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. I am passionate about walking alongside anxious parents as they cope with overwhelm, identity shifts, relationship strain, and the many transitions that come with growing a family. I have completed Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 and am a certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator, allowing me to help partners strengthen communication and connection during this season of change. I am deeply committed to creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly seen and understood. I like to collaborate with each client to build practical, meaningful tools that reduce anxiety, foster confidence, and support emotional well-being throughout their parenting journey.

Hi, I'm Garrik. I have been a son, father, military officer, combat veteran, corporate director, student, and teacher. My passion is now as a psychotherapist and professor. I view my role as your therapist as applying all of my energy to helping you.

I believe good therapy starts with a genuine human connection. Clients often tell me they appreciate that I’m both compassionate and straightforward, and that I’m willing to ask meaningful questions while staying steady when conversations become difficult. My clinical work is shaped by a strong foundation in both research and practice. I hold a BA in Psychology, a master’s degree in Counseling, and a PhD in Clinical Counseling. I am trained in EMDR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples. These approaches guide my work, but therapy with me is never rigid or one-size-fits-all. I tailor the process to each person or couple, focusing on what will be most helpful for your specific goals. I’m especially interested in how early experiences, trauma, and relational patterns influence the ways we cope, connect, and protect ourselves. Much of my work involves helping people develop greater emotional awareness, work through shame and self-criticism, and create more secure and meaningful relationships. Outside the therapy room, I’m a family-oriented person who values time with the people closest to me. I enjoy traveling, exploring new places, and recharging that way. I’m also a lifelong Chicago sports fan, particularly the Bears and the Cubs, which means I’m familiar with patience, hope, and sticking with something through ups and downs!

I strive to become the best I can be in and out of the therapy room. I enjoy reading, singing, listening to music, working out at the gym, and exploring new ideas. Water sports, running/walking, and hiking are my outdoor activities of choice. Playing a board or strategy game with my friends and family are ways I stay connected and are what I look forward to after some time with myself. I am grateful to worship at St. Elizabeth Orthodox Christian Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. On our journey, I want to help you gain more self-knowledge and channel your thoughts, emotions, and desires in a way that helps bring you to a place of greater wholeness and connection.

My love for humans led me here—first as a seeker, then as a storyteller, and now as a therapist. Before earning my master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Lipscomb University and opening the doors of Power Haven Therapy, I spent over a decade as a nationally recognized mental health and relationships journalist. I wrote for leading platforms including Oprah Daily, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and Apple News, translating cutting-edge research and soulful insights into powerful, real-world solutions. I collaborated with some of the most influential voices in mental health and personal growth: spiritual thought leaders like Deepak Chopra, Gabby Bernstein, and Julia Cameron, neuroscientists like Dr. Caroline Leaf, and psychologists like Dr. Shefali Tsabary, best known for her trailblazing work on conscious parenting. Together, we helped bring attachment science, emotional intelligence, and inner child work into the mainstream. These experiences sparked a passion in me for understanding the power of attachment and the brilliance of the human brain and nervous system, and pointed me toward the virtues of post-traumatic growth. Eventually, I felt called to midwife healing and transformation—not just describe it Today, with science, humility, and heart, I approach my work as a therapist with devout seriousness, joy, and care, and will never stop being a student of the human experience.

With almost twenty years as a therapist, and having completed training in attachment science, addiction and trauma, I offer clients a safe and judgment free space to work on their concerns. My undergraduate degree is in Social Work and Psychology. My graduate degree is a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy. I also value my life experiences as a human, woman, wife, mother and grandmother, in no particular order.

My name is Andrea Clemens, LMFT, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Director specializing in maternal mental health. I work with women, couples, and families navigating pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, infertility, birth trauma, and pregnancy and infant loss. As Clinical Director, I am deeply committed to maintaining high standards of ethical, evidence-based care while fostering a practice culture grounded in compassion and clinical excellence. I provide supervision and guidance to clinicians that are passionate about supporting therapists who serve families.

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.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years in music publishing —working closely with songwriters eager to share their stories with the world. That chapter of my life taught me how deeply people want to be seen and heard, and how easy it is to lose yourself while meeting expectations, chasing success, or caring for others. My path into therapy grew from that realization. Today, I bring both my clinical training and real-world experience into the therapy room. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, major life transitions, and grief/loss. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical. I believe therapy works best when it’s a space where you don’t have to perform—where you can slow down, get curious, and reconnect with your own internal rhythm. Together, we explore patterns, build emotional insight, and develop tools that support meaningful, sustainable change.

With over two decades of experience in the field of social work, I've had the opportunity to work with a wide range of people in many different settings - from medical and school environments to community-based and crisis-focused work. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of the emotional weight people carry, especially when they're in caregiving roles or navigating major life challenges. ​Over the years, I've developed a strong foundation in working with trauma, grief, and loss - and I've learned how to hold space for people when life feels overwhelming or uncertain. My approach is compassionate and shaped by real-life experience. I aim to create a space where you don't have to have all the answers - just a willingness to show up as you are.

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.

Becoming a therapist was my second and chosen career over a decade ago. Before entering the field, I spent many years working as a consultant and experienced firsthand the value of therapy in my own life. Those experiences shaped the therapist I am today. I bring both clinical training, experience as a therapist and life experience to my work. I've been married for over 20 years, am the parent of two adult children, and continue to believe that our greatest opportunities for growth often come through our relationships. Clients often describe me as warm, genuine, engaged, and deeply curious. I strive to create a space where you feel safe enough to bring your whole self—without fear of judgment.

A Nashville native, aka unicorn, I identify as she-who-seeks-to-shine-light, as a holder-of-space, a gentle ear/shoulder and a supportive hand. I am also a mother to 4 movers and shakers, spouse to a man I believe to be equally yoked, and I enjoy nature, travel (not vacations!), reading, hiking and thrifting.

As a therapist for nearly a decade, I love helping couples, individuals, and teens navigate life's challenges and transitions. I'm a mother of two, a Nashville native, and a University of Georgia graduate. I've had the opportunity to live all over America and in Okinawa, Japan as my husband served in the Air Force. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, music, reading, hiking, and making memories with my family. I knew early in life that I wanted to be a counselor. I find my work deeply fulfilling and my commitment to helping others thrive is at the heart of what I do!

On the surface, you're doing well: good job, decent relationships, semi-functioning adult. You're "fine." Internally, though? Your brain won't stop. It runs a constant loop of not good enough, what ifs, "did I say something weird during last Tuesday's dinner?", and "how many exclamation points in this email is too many?" You spend too much time rereading texts for hidden truths, contemplating how to write the "perfect" email, and doomscrolling when it all becomes too much. You've started to wonder- "Is this how life is supposed to be?" If this sounds like you, know that life does not need to feel this way. I help people just like you find out what okay actually feels like. I'm Rachel, a compassionate and down-to-earth therapist based in Nashville, TN. I help young adults who are struggling to set boundaries, engage in self-care, and feel drained from the way life is lifing start to feel more centered, confident, and connected with themselves. I'm here when you're ready.

Life can feel overwhelming, and sometimes old patterns keep us stuck in places we don’t want to be. I help individuals, couples, and families untangle those patterns and create healthier ways of living and relating. My style is empathetic, intuitive, and a little playful. I’ll listen deeply, but I’ll also challenge you and bring creativity into the process. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, or family conflict, therapy with me is a safe place to plant new seeds of change, mend what’s been broken, and begin to bloom. Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re feeling stuck or weighed down, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. Together, we can plant seeds of healing and growth so you can move toward the life and relationships you long for.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Nashville, TN. I see Couples, Families, and Individuals remotely and in person at my private practice located in Maryland Farms, Brentwood. I am a Nashville native who received my bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University. I work with Couples and Families using my advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I also work as a trauma therapist trained in Level II EMDR. Having been a licensed, practicing attorney in Nashville for over 25 years, I bring a unique perspective to the counseling work. I do with clients.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Tennessee and also registered to provide telehealth services in the State of Florida. I am from Ohio originally and earned my Bachelors of Social Work at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Then I went on to earn my Masters of Social Work at the University of Michigan. I have worked in diverse fields from schools, community mental health, an inpatient psychiatric hospital and outpatient therapy. I am a parent of adult children and can relate to raising children and balancing aging and ill parents.

Since 2002, I have had the privilege of supporting people through some of life's most challenging, confusing, and unexpected moments. I began in case management and transitioned to clinical work in 2008. Over the years, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in various settings, including schools, hospitals, jails, and community mental health programs. I have witnessed a great deal and, more importantly, learned a lot about people, resilience, and what it truly takes to help someone heal. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, and a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology. However, my real-life experiences in the field shape my work just as much as my formal education does. My approach is fundamentally humanistic and existential, meaning I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you reconnect with that understanding. I am fully present in the room with you, curious about your inner world, and committed to meeting you exactly where you are.

If a part of you is feeling intimidated by therapy and another part is trying to talk yourself out of needing it, you’re in good company. Before becoming a therapist, I sat in the client’s chair—both in individual and couples therapy. I’ve experienced firsthand the courage it takes to find the right therapist, to risk vulnerability with a stranger, and to start an unfamiliar process. But the reality is, when you have the right clinician, therapy should be the place where you finally feel safe enough to meet yourself.