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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Nashville, TN


Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Nashville, TN
Trauma and PTSD support in Nashville with evidence-based therapies like EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Headway connects you with 1,010 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions, with many available within the next two weeks.
You can START therapy THIS week! You don't have to get on anybody's waiting list. My first priority is to relate to each person or couple as unique. Everyone has strengths that can be drawn on to help make therapy a positive, enriching, and productive experience. Let's work together so you can live your best life. No matter where you've been, what you've been through there's ALWAYS hope!
Hi, I’m Paige! I’ve been a therapist for almost 10 years now and it’s my greatest passion. I have my Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work as well as two licenses to practice, the highest licensure being my Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have extensive experience working with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Autism, and ADHD. I welcome you to come partner with me!
Charlotte Bailey, LCSW, C.Ht A Holistic Healing Experience for Mind, Body & Spirit
Are you ready to transform your life at a deeper level? With over two decades of personal commitment and clinical therapy experience—anchored by 28 years of marriage and rich life experience—Charlotte Bailey, LCSW brings empathy, clinical expertise and multiple healing modalities to guide you through your journey.
Who I help:
• Adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief and PTSD
• Individuals seeking relief from the ebb & flow of life’s transitions and challenges
• Couples committed to strengthening their relationship and navigating difficult seasons
• Teens and children adjusting to blended families, divorce, life-stage shifts or family dynamic changes
• Anyone ready to break free from nicotine dependence through the unique Clean BreakTM Smoking Cessation Program
How we work together: • Clinically-trained hypnotherapy to access deep transformation—effective for trauma, panic, anxiety, sleep disorders, grief & loss, pain management and mind-body healing
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy to create actionable, meaningful change
• A compassionate, empathetic approach that honors your whole being—mental, physical, emotional and spiritual
Whether you’re seeking relief, resilience or renewal, I invite you to take the first step. Let’s work together to unlock greater peace, purpose and connection in your life.
Contact & Availability Charlotte Bailey, LCSW Telehealth Available and in person appointments available. Phone: 1-423-401-8209 Website: https://care.headway.co/providers/charlotte-bailey
Accepting new clients. Insurance accepted and flexible scheduling.
Let’s begin your healing journey today.
If you understand why you feel the way you do but still can’t seem to change the patterns keeping you stuck, therapy can go deeper than simply talking about what’s wrong.
Hi, I’m Emily Burgess, LCSW, PMH-C, CMNCS, owner of Conduit Counseling Collective. I work with clients who may look like they’re functioning well on the outside but internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in old patterns, or exhausted from holding everything together.
My approach is warm, practical, collaborative, and whole-person focused. We’ll make space to understand your story and where your patterns came from—but we won’t stop there. I believe insight is most helpful when it leads to meaningful change in everyday life.
My work integrates evidence-based therapy with parts work, somatic approaches, nervous system regulation, and the connection between mental and physical wellbeing. When appropriate, we may explore how sleep, movement, nutrition, stress, relationships, and daily rhythms are impacting the way you feel. Mental health doesn’t exist separately from the rest of your body or your life.
I’ve worked in mental health since 2013 and have specialized experience in anxiety, life transitions, women’s mental health, and perinatal mental health.
Therapy with me is supportive, but it’s also active. I’ll bring curiosity, compassion, perspective, accountability—and probably some humor. You don’t need to have the right words or show up with everything figured out.
My goal is to help you better understand yourself, build trust in yourself, and turn insight into change that actually carries into your life.
Hi, I'm Dr. Deborah DeFrieze, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience helping people work through anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, depression, and life's hardest transitions. If anxiety or overwhelm has been running the show lately, I'm here to help you take the reins back — with a warm, honest, and practical approach.
My path to this work has been a rich one. Alongside my social work career, I spent 33 years in public education — as a teacher in both regular and special education, an assistant principal, a principal, and an assistant professor — and I served as a missionary in Africa for 18 months. Those experiences taught me to meet people where they are, across every walk of life and stage of change. I hold a Master of Social Work from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a doctorate in education from the University of Georgia, and I'm also a Licensed Massage Therapist, which deepens my appreciation for the mind-body connection in healing.
I draw on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, tailoring our work to what will help you most.
Great to meet you. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're carrying emotional pain, relationship challenges, or life circumstances that have left you feeling stuck or disconnected. I work with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, family conflict, trauma, grief and loss, identity concerns, and major life transitions. I understand that every person's story is different, and I believe healing begins by creating a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. Whether you're struggling with overwhelming emotions, navigating changes within your family, coping with loss, or trying to better understand yourself, therapy can provide an opportunity to gain insight, build healthier coping skills, and reconnect with what matters most to you. My goal is to help you move toward greater balance, emotional wellness, and a more fulfilling life.
I'm Tajsheena, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving TX, FL, SC and TN. I have been in practice for 13 years and have worked with various populations including active duty military, children and families in foster care, and everything in between. As a provider, I also emphasize psychoeducation and supportive interventions outside of therapy to help clients better understand themselves and practice the long-term changes they are trying to achieve.
You might look like you have everything together on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or mentally exhausted from carrying so much for so long. When you’re used to being the strong one, it can be hard to slow down or ask for help. You don’t have to do this alone. I provide a supportive space where you can understand your emotions, reduce stress, and begin moving toward feeling more balanced, confident, and in control.
I’m Monique Watson, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of experience, and I started this practice to ensure every patient has a space where they feel truly heard. I hold a post-master’s degree and specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and postpartum depression through a supportive, collaborative approach.
At an early age most people are taught to be independent, strong, and self-sufficient. But, there are times in life when difficult situations can become overwhelming. During these difficult times in life some individuals do not realize that it is okay "Not to be Okay." Asking for help can be hard.
About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Nashville, TN



- 99%Anxiety
- 97%Trauma
- 92%Depression
- 90%Stress management
- 88%Relationship issues

- 99%Aetna
- 74%Cigna
- 67%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 53%Ascension
- 51%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

- 100%English
- 3%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%German
- 1%Hindi

- 99%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only

- 78%Woman
- 22%Man

- 39%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
- 24%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 24%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 11%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 3%Psychologist

- 99%Individual therapy
- 29%Family therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
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