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Top therapists in Nashville, TN accepting new patients

Nashville residents deserve accessible mental healthcare. Headway's network of 1,048 providers serves communities throughout East Nashville, Midtown, and Beyond the Boulevard, offering talk therapy and medication management with insurance coverage and sessions available within two weeks.

Dr. Tassel Shanebrook

Dr. Tassel Shanebrook

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.3 mi away • Nashville, TN


“I help individuals who may feel disconnected from their true selves, showing up as depression, anxiety, or a feeling of being unfulfilled.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Hannah Schonewill

Hannah Schonewill

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.4 mi away • Nashville, TN


“My goal is to provide a warm, compassionate space where you can feel understood, gain clarity, and build practical tools for lasting change.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amy J Gartner

Amy J Gartner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.5 mi away • Nashville, TN


“I became a therapist because therapy changed my own life and I know how powerful it is to finally feel seen and understood.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Doug Herr

Dr. Doug Herr

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 1.6 mi away • Nashville, TN


“I have ADHD and understand the struggles firsthand. If you suffer from RSD, as well, (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria), that's also correctable.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Jeffries

Erin Jeffries

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • Nashville, TN


“I'm passionate about empowering queer and anxious people-pleasers to feel calm, compassionate, and confident in their true selves.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jessica Chapman

Jessica Chapman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • Nashville, TN


“Most of my work is done through an attachment lens (how we love & how we have been loved), and I find it helpful to explore ways that both big & little traumas affect our worldviews & beliefs.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alev Ates-Barlas

Alev Ates-Barlas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.8 mi away • Nashville, TN


“I believe healing begins when you feel truly seen, understood, and supported—not judged or treated as a problem to be fixed.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jamelun Crutchfield

Jamelun Crutchfield

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.8 mi away • Nashville, TN


“I aim to help families and individuals process difficult experiences to create more fulfilling relationships and experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Robert Fitzpatrick

Robert Fitzpatrick

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.8 mi away • Nashville, TN


I am an individual counseling with over 12 years of experience at the Post-Graduate level. I specialize in working with adults and have experience with many clinical settings, including In-patient care, community mental health and private practice. I also provide Clinical Supervision for counselors that are on track to become licensed in the state of Tennessee.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ingrid Ransom Boje

Ingrid Ransom Boje

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.8 mi away • Nashville, TN


“I am a specialized trauma therapist trained in EMDR, IFS, Inner Child, Somatic work, and Gottman Couples Therapy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Amanda Laughlin

Amanda Laughlin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.8 mi away • Nashville, TN


“I provide a warm, strength based approach, am relationship focused, and strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space for all.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Bryant-Likens

Mary Bryant-Likens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.8 mi away • Nashville, TN


“I specialize in unburdening deeply held wounds and negative core beliefs. Sessions involve a combination of interventions including EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), Internal Family Systems, and experiential work...”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wynne Whitley

Wynne Whitley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.4 mi away • Nashville, TN


“More than anything, I want therapy to feel like a place where you can slow down, make sense of things, and start to feel a bit steadier in yourself.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Charissa Youssi

Charissa Youssi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.1 mi away • Nashville, TN


“I have over 14 years of experience working with adults who have experienced trauma & attachment disruptions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Elmquist

Ashley Elmquist

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.3 mi away • Nashville, TN


“Ashley works with clients looking to find healing by stopping cycles of toxic stress related to trauma or core issues developed in childhood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie Callaway

Carrie Callaway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.3 mi away • Nashville, TN


“I strive to provide a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable, so you can then address what is bothering you, with the goal of your feeling better.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamal Nesbitt

Jamal Nesbitt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.3 mi away • Nashville, TN


“I approach therapy with a belief that people are experts on their own lives; there's always two experts in the room.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alexis Fleming

Alexis Fleming

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.4 mi away • Nashville, TN


A lot of the people I work with look like they’re holding life together on the outside, but inside they’re carrying the weight of experiences that never really had space to be processed. As a licensed therapist, with several years of experience helping people heal from the most painful and debilitating life experiences, I believe true healing begins when you finally feel safe again.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ariana Benes

Ariana Benes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.4 mi away • Nashville, TN


“I am certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C) and am passionate about working with clients throughout the perinatal period.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Martez Nelson

Martez Nelson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away • Nashville, TN


“My style is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and collaborative. I show up as my real self, and I invite you to do the same.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jean Schoeneweis

Jean Schoeneweis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away • Nashville, TN


“Jean does not see you as broken or seek to "fix you", instead she seeks to meet you exactly where you are and understand the puzzle that makes up your unique personality and context.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Abigail "Abz" Spilburg

Abigail "Abz" Spilburg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.9 mi away • Nashville, TN


Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Therapist with 3 years of experience helping adults and families navigate life's challenges. I earned my degree from Lipscomb University and am licensed in Tennessee.

My clinical background includes working in an eating disorder residential facility as well as a healthcare clinic supporting clients in addiction recovery. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of complex emotional and behavioral challenges and the courage it takes to seek help.

Whether you are struggling with everyday stress, relationship difficulties, trauma, or deeper mental health concerns, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth. I would love the opportunity to support you — please don't hesitate to reach out!

Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Emily Litzow

Emily Litzow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5 mi away • Nashville, TN


“My primary focus and speciality is working with the perinatal population (before, during, and after pregnancy)...”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandra Durhamohr

Sandra Durhamohr

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.6 mi away • Nashville, TN


“I believe therapy is a journey towards more presence - helping you feel recharged and more familiar with your values and true-self.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lindsay Loftis

Lindsay Loftis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.6 mi away • Nashville, TN


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that healing happens when we feel safe enough to be honest.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Landon Rives

Landon Rives

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.1 mi away • Nashville, TN


“I believe the connection between therapist and client is crucial to create the space to be honest and confront one's life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Dabbs

Joseph Dabbs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Nashville, TN


“Through a person-centered, holistic, and trauma-informed therapeutic approach, trust is created to help individuals establish and attain their treatment goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Connor Anderson

Connor Anderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Brentwood, TN


“My goal is to provide a safe and nonjudgemental space where people can unpack these significant experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Chelsea Nixon

Chelsea Nixon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • Brentwood, TN


Many people come to therapy because something in their relationships isn’t working—conflict that keeps repeating, difficulty feeling close, or a sense of disconnection from themselves or others. Beneath these patterns, there is often something deeper: old wounds, protective strategies, and unmet longings that continue to shape how we show up in the present.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimery Cockrell

Kimery Cockrell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • Brentwood, TN


“I am a dedicated therapist specializing in supporting individuals through pregnancy, postpartum adjustments, parenting challenges, domestic violence recovery, and trauma healing.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, OCD
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Leslie VanRavenswaay

Leslie VanRavenswaay

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Brentwood, TN


“I am passionate about walking alongside women and couples to help them learn, grow, and deepen their relationships with themselves and others.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Haley Whetstone

Haley Whetstone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Brentwood, TN


“While partnering with my clients, I use a variety of techniques to help them reach their therapeutic goals including internal family systems, mindfulness, cognitive behavior therapy, and attachment based therapy.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Stephanie Russell

Stephanie Russell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Brentwood, TN


“I see therapy as a collaborative process where we navigate the ups, downs, and unexpected turns of this wild ride called life together.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Adam Kriese

Adam Kriese

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Brentwood, TN


“I believe that each person has unique strengths and the ability to heal, grow, and live the life they desire.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, OCD
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
K. Anderson

K. Anderson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Nashville, TN


“My approach to care is grounded in collaboration and empathy. I believe in building trusting relationships with my clients to better understand their unique needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alex Carey

Alex Carey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Brentwood, TN


“I've spent years working with veterans and the military, and I've helped many hundreds of clients navigate stressors, from the unimaginable to the ordinary.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dyamond Williams

Dyamond Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • Nashville, TN


Are you apart of a generation where you want to embrace, embody, and empower your mental stability? Do you believe you have been impacted by unhealthy habits of coping? Maybe the daily stress, past trauma, or woes of motherhood can use some support? If you find yourself answering yes, then this maybe your first step towards healing. My name is Dyamond Williams, therapist and owner of Healing Gems Counseling where we embrace, embody, and empower mental stability. I have a passion for working with the BIPOC community as well as women, professionals, and the everyday individual. My goal is to help you embrace healing without judgement.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Xiola Harris

Xiola Harris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Nashville, TN


“Therapy is deeply personal, and I believe it's important to feel seen. Not just as a set of symptoms, but as a whole person.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joel Guinness

Joel Guinness

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Brentwood, TN


“I will be committed to listening to you and coming alongside you to help you discover the inner peace and relational healing you long for.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nicole Levoy

Nicole Levoy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Goodlettsville, TN


“Clients can expect to take away a sense of being seen. They will leave with tools to apply to help them navigate life...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Nashville, TN

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Nashville, TN
There are over 80 therapists in Nashville, TN accepting new patients.
80+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 99%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 86%Relationship issues
  • 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 73%Cigna
  • 61%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 55%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
  • 46%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%German
  • 1%Italian
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 21%Man
License types
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  • 45%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
  • 26%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 21%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 28%Family therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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Find the right therapist for you

Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in Nashville, TN

Searching for therapists in Nashville starts with finding someone whose training matches what you want support with. Nashville has a broad mental health community across areas like East Nashville, Midtown, Green Hills, and nearby suburbs, so it helps to narrow your options by need first. You may be looking for care related to anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, stress, or life transitions. As you compare Nashville therapists, look for specialties, therapy approaches, and population experience that fit your goals, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, or couples counseling.

In a major metro area like Nashville, having many options can make the search feel harder to sort through. Practical factors can help you decide which therapist is a usable match. Consider whether you prefer in-person sessions near your home, work, or campus, or virtual appointments that fit more easily into your schedule. You can also compare appointment availability, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, free phone consultation options, and session style. Reading therapist bios before booking can help you understand how each therapist communicates, what they focus on, and what to expect in a first session.

Therapy in Nashville can be expensive without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care more affordable. Headway helps you search for therapists, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and choose between in-person and virtual appointments. You can enter your insurance details on Headway to confirm coverage available in Nashville. You can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.