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Top family therapists in Nashville, TN
Family therapy in Nashville helps improve communication and resolve conflicts with compassionate, solution-oriented providers. Access convenient scheduling within two weeks, free consultations, and sessions that may be covered by insurance with copays as low as $0.
“I am a specialized trauma therapist trained in EMDR, IFS, Inner Child, Somatic work, and Gottman Couples Therapy.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and holistic, with a focus on helping you feel heard while developing a treatment plan that supports meaningful and lasting improvement.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe healing begins when you feel truly seen, understood, and supported—not judged or treated as a problem to be fixed.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I aim to help families and individuals process difficult experiences to create more fulfilling relationships and experiences.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“At times, art, nature, movement, and play therapies may be incorporated in addition to traditional individual talk therapy.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy is a journey towards more presence - helping you feel recharged and more familiar with your values and true-self.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I approach therapy with a belief that people are experts on their own lives; there's always two experts in the room.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My style is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and collaborative. I show up as my real self, and I invite you to do the same.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 11 insurance carriers
“I often see my role as an interpreter—helping you make sense of what's happening beneath the surface and recognize patterns that can be difficult to see from inside them.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I use a humanistic, solution-focused approach that emphasizes empathy, client strengths, and practical steps toward meaningful change.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about walking alongside women and couples to help them learn, grow, and deepen their relationships with themselves and others.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I see therapy as a collaborative process where we navigate the ups, downs, and unexpected turns of this wild ride called life together.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I love helping people understand who they are and how they got here through the lens of their childhood and history.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“As a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Brian Dixon is committed to providing compassionate care tailored to each individual's needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I work from an attachment-based perspective and believe that healing occurs within the safety of a strong therapeutic relationship.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I tend to lean towards a more direct approach with regards to talking through issues expressed by clients so we can work with focus.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe we were created to connect, and we thrive when we felt seen, heard, and understood in our lives.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“The first session with my clients is me gathering information yes, but my goal is that even the first session my clients will walk out with hope and direction.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I help clients heal emotional pain, increase communication and understanding, and develop insights into how to better manage or to overcome their struggles.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Physical health issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I approach therapy with curiosity, warmth, and a commitment to helping you grow in ways that feel both meaningful and sustainable.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have extensive experience working with at-risk youth ages 5+ with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, suicidal ideation, and self-harming behaviors.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Trauma
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I combine narrative therapy and EMDR to help you understand how your past experiences shape your relationships and sense of self.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe meaningful healing occurs when treatment is personalized and grounded in a strong therapeutic partnership.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward healing and meaningful change.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Healing isn't about changing who you are, but about uncovering your strengths, learning new skills, and feeling empowered in your life again.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, honest, and supportive, with a focus on helping you feel heard while also building tools for real change.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I provide a judgment-free, empathetic environment through active listening, clarifying emotions and stressors, and being the sounding board you need when working through challenges.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“With nearly 20 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, clinical supervisor, and military veteran, I understand that life experiences can shape the way we see ourselves and the world.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Therapy can be a place where the focus comes back to you. Together, we can understand what has been weighing on you, strengthen the ways you care for yourself and your relationships, and help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My office, physical for virtual will ALWAYS be a warm, safe, reassuring space for people to share their pain, hopes and desires.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“What doesn't change is my warmth, undivided attention, care, or reliance upon evidence-based clinical practice.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I specialize in helping individuals navigate the impacts of trauma, addiction, grief, and life transitions.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a welcoming, judgment-free space where you can be yourself, feel heard, and explore what's weighing on you.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am a Beck Institute–certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy clinician with extensive training in DBT, CPT, structural family therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe that it is important for you to feel comfortable as we utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a laid back environment.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My focus is on helping you feel safe enough to face what has been hard, and supported enough to move through it.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach centers on helping clients develop self-love, improve communication, and overcome barriers like social anxiety, isolation, and personal trauma.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe that true transformation starts with a safe space—a judgment-free environment where you can show up exactly as you are.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I go deep with clients navigating family conflict and relationship issues, helping you move from feeling stuck to feeling like a team again.”
Family issues, Anger management, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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About our family therapists located within 20 miles of Nashville, TN
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Nashville, TN
23+
Average years in practice
8 years
Top specialties offered
- 96%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 91%Family issues
- 87%Relationship issues
- 83%Stress management
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 87%Cigna
- 74%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 48%Curative
- 43%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Languages spoken
- 100%English
- 4%Turkish
How they see their clients
- 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 65%Woman
- 35%Man
License types
- 39%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 39%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
- 17%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 4%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Treatment approaches
- 100%Family therapy
- 96%Individual therapy
- 52%Couples therapy
- 39%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right counselor for your family
Headway makes it easier to find family-focused support — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Family Therapist in Nashville
Finding family therapists in Nashville starts with understanding what your family wants to address together. Family therapy can support concerns like parenting conflict, adolescent struggles, blended family dynamics, and communication breakdowns across generations. Family therapists are trained to work with the relational system, not just one person. As you compare Nashville therapists, look for someone whose listed experience matches your needs, such as work with children, teens, caregivers, couples, or multigenerational families.
Nashville has many therapy options across neighborhoods like East Nashville, The Gulch, Green Hills, and surrounding communities, which can make it harder to narrow the search. Some families prefer in-person sessions, while others choose virtual appointments to make scheduling easier across work, school, and caregiving needs. Session attendance may also vary, with the full family, smaller groups, or individual members joining at different points. Before booking, read therapist bios for details on approach, session structure, availability, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.
Therapy in Nashville can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you find family therapists in Nashville who are accepting new patients, review estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book, and compare therapists by specialty, availability, virtual or in-person format, and insurance fit. You can browse profiles, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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