Therapists in Franklin, TN

I help stressed out, overwhelmed, worried counselors and other helping professionals. I know that as a great therapist you are passionate about your work, but at times, you might fail to take care of yourself; over time the client stories you hear may begin to impact your personal well being. While you are helping others, divorce, death and other disturbing things can happen to you, and you may have become disengaged and detached from your life, your family, and your clients. Who helps the helper?

What happened to the world? Do you feel out of hope? Do real solutions and answers to problems seem impossible to find? Take heart and hang in there! No matter how dark and trying things feel in this moment, there is hope and ability to change that can happen. Join me and my personally trained staff to help move beyond the madness, implement real and lasting results that focus on core changes. No matter if you have had years of treatment and therapy, or are new to counseling, become one of the many who have found answers working with us!

Challenges and struggles in life are a human experience. Sometimes navigating these events is confusing and overwhelming. It is okay to not have all the answers. Asking for help and guidance is a form of self-care that you deserve. Counseling offers a safe place for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, your past and hopes for the future. Along the way, finding insight, accessing your skills and inner strength will give you the hope and motivation to continue on your journey. “Growth is never by mere chance. It is the result of forces working together.” James Cash Penney

We support you in finding the therapist who's right for you! We offer a safe place to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, premarital counseling, grief and loss, spiritual abuse, trauma, and stress, among other concerns. We serve individuals, couples, and families of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. Whether you have been struggling with a particular issue for years or you just want to try to make your life a little better, we are here to help.

To the best of my ability, I want to help you work with and/or work through whatever concerns or struggles that you may have. Taking that first step in finding a therapist who is a good fit can be one of the most anxiety inducing steps. I strive to provide a counseling environment where you will feel safe, trusting, and comfortable enough to be able to openly talk about the issues that are important to you. I have experience treating clients who struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other factors, such as past trauma, that limit their overall well being.

My specialty is RELATIONSHIP COACHING, seeing clients as couples as well as individually. I offer specific protocols for successful relationships especially designed for difficult situations, including betrayal. I have been practicing Clinical Psychology for 30+ years and have been with Brentwood Counseling Associates, the oldest psychological practice in this area, since 1988. I see clients of all ages, starting from adolescence. Sub-specialties include: ADDICTIONS; ANXIETY; DEPRESSION; SPIRITUAL/RELIGIOUS ISSUES. HYPNOTHERAPY can be used for these problems, or for smoking cessation, weight issues, fear of flying and other phobias. I am a member of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in assisting individuals move forward from life transitions such as death, relationships terminations, health related issues, financial stressors, and career losses. These losses, when unaddressed can result in feeling immobile, indecisive, imprisoned, and disconnected.

Since 1984, Brentwood Counseling Associates has been one of the most trusted group practices in the greater Nashville area. Our seasoned clinicians work with adults and children in individual therapy, as well as couples and families in relationship counseling. We treat depression, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, career issues, grief/loss, and any other life circumstance that’s getting in the way of happiness or performance. In addition, we also offer ADHD evaluation and treatment.

Do you experience overwhelming feelings of anxiety or a depressed mood? Do you wrestle with low self-esteem or setting boundaries? Do you feel like your self-care practices are nonexistent? Are you struggling to find a way to deal with feelings of grief? It’s important that we choose to be healthier versions of ourselves and live authentically. I can give you the tools to achieve this outcome! My philosophy begins with the perspective that our thoughts control our feelings and our feelings control our actions. When we can change our thinking to be more adaptive, we can become the best versions of ourselves.

Have you pushed negative feelings down, just to have them come up at the wrong times? Are you to feeling stuck and alone? Are you so preoccupied with all that's going on that you can't be present for others. Do you recognize you are struggling, but do you even have the energy to work on things? You already feel tired and stressed. Will therapy even help? (If you found this profile from outside of our area, we offer telehealth throughout TN)