Find a therapist in Nashville, TN — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Nashville, TN accepting new patients
Nashville residents deserve accessible mental healthcare. Headway's network of 1,014 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.
Hi! My name is Nicks Hasley. I graduated from Tennessee Technological University in 2022 I have experience working with kids, teens, and adults. I specialize in trauma and grief counseling. I also do career counseling along with counseling for depression and anxiety. I also have experience in with play therapy for children from 3-10 years old.
Hello,
I am Kirbie Anderson and I am here to assist you. I received my MSSW from the University of Tennessee of Knoxville. I have an extensive background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy . I specialize in individual psychotherapy, as well as domestic violence, self-esteem and grief. I counsel adults and college students.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Nashville, TN
- 100%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 85%Trauma
- 83%Relationship issues
- 99%Aetna
- 70%Cigna
- 58%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 56%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
- 55%Providence Health Plan
- 100%English
- 4%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%German
- 1%Italian
- 99%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only
- 75%Woman
- 25%Man
- 49%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
- 23%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 19%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 4%Psychologist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 25%Couples therapy
- 23%Family therapy
- 20%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
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.
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