This list of resources is provided as a convenience only and does not purport to be all-inclusive nor based on any independent investigation or sponsorship of any resource reflected. Persons interested in its content should conduct their own reviews, investigation and analysis of the information and businesses set forth in these resources. Mt. Zion makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information in this directory or as to the effectiveness, quality or other information about any practitioner or business listed. Mt. Zion does not make nor should a user of this resource list rely on any implied or express representations (or omissions) contained herein about any of the information shared.
Crisis Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 85511
Trevor Lifeline: (866) 488-7386 (suicide prevention for LGBTQ Youth)
Local Police Department: Call 911
Visit your local emergency room
Counseling Centers
Oasis – 24/7 (Youth Crisis Services): (615) 327-4455
Insight Counseling Centers
https://insightcounselingcenters.org/
(615) 383-2115
(Services: Individual, Couple and Family Counseling in English & Spanish; Premarital Counseling; Counseling for Older Adults; Employee Assistance Program; Telehealth Appointment)
Vanderbilt – University Counseling Center (UCC)
https://www.vanderbilt.edu/ucc/
(615) 322-2571
(Services: Individual psychotherapy; Psychiatric services; Urgent care counseling; Trauma-informed care; Psychological assessment; Alcohol and other drugs (AOD) assessment & consultation; Eating disorders (ED) assessment & consultation; Group psychotherapy; Sports performance and mental health)
Nashville Center Trauma and Psychotherapy
https://www.nashvilletherapy.co/counselors
(615) 268-3344
(Services: Anxiety; EMDR therapy; Depression; Couples; Trauma; Child Play therapy; Teens; Family therapy; Eating Disorders; Suicidality; Religious trauma; Addiction; Sexual abuse trauma; Gender Dysphoria; Bipolar; Perfectionism & OCD; Dissociation; Brain spotting; Safe & Sound; Emotional support animals; Narrative Exposure therapy)
Feed My Sheep – Christian Counseling/ Faith-Based Ministry Center
Dr. Laura Hart @ drlahart@aol.com
(615) 889-0005
(Expertise areas: Biblical & Spiritual direction; Christian marriage & family; Pre-marital counseling; Temperament therapy; Anger management; Conflict resolution; Stress management; Depression & Anxiety; Grief counseling; Co-Dependency; Life Coaching; Christian Auditory Meditation (CAMt) therapy)
Oasis Center – Youth Crisis Counselors and Youth Opportunity Center
Oasis of Hope Counseling – Dr. Vanessa Bell @ oasisofhope@mtzionnashville.org
24/7 Crisis Services: (615) 327-4455
(Services & Programs: Counseling; Emergency Shelter; International Teen Outreach program (ITOP); Just Us; Mayor’s Youth Council; Oasis College Connection; Oasis Transitions; Rapid Rehousing; Reaching Excellence As Leaders (REAL); Street Outreach program; The Underground Art Studio at Oasis; WeGo Public Transit Youth Action Team)
Minority Counselors / Therapists
Kindness Connects Us Therapeutic Services
Maria Bush LPC-MHSP
(833) 854-1669
(Psychotherapy Specialties: Personal therapy; Couples counseling; Teens & adolescents; Teletherapy/Online therapy)
RedCedar Psychotherapy, PLLC
Crystal R. Owens MS, LPC-MHSP
(615) 994-1314
(Psychotherapy Specialties: Anxiety & EMDR; Clinical Focus Services: Grief & Loss; Interpersonal relationships; Life Transitions; Spirituality; Sandtray therapy; Telehealth sessions; Teen services: Self-confidence & Self-esteem; Friendships & Relationships; School Stress & Anxiety; Adolescents services)
Dr. Sheila Peters – Private Practice Psychologist
(615) 497-2963
(Therapeutic approach: Individuals, couples & families)
Dr. Benjamin Roberts, LMFT – Pastor, Marriage & Family Therapist
https://www.benjaminrobertslmft.com/about-me
(615) 241-9074
(Treatment specialization: Depression & Anxiety; Couples counseling; Family counseling; Parenting support; Grief counseling; Work & Career issues; Stress management; Addition & Recovery, etc.)
Dr. David Sacks, Psychologist
https://www.nashvilleperformancepsych.com/about.html
(615) 492-1519
(Individual therapy, Group therapy, Couples counseling, and Performance Coaching)
Dr. Jerome Burt, Psychologist – Behavioral Medicine
https://www.heritagemedical.com/providers/jerome-ii/
(629) 255-2170
Rece McGee, TLMFT
Rece McGee — The Briggs Institute, Inc.
https://www.thebriggsinstitute.com/recemcgee
(615) 306-6969
Faye Bledsoe, TLMFT
Faye Bledsoe — The Briggs Institute, Inc.
https://www.thebriggsinstitute.com/fayebledsoe
(205) 435-1457
Alethia Faison, TLMFT
(629) 238-6722
alethiajfaison@truththerapyinc.com
Infinite Light Therapy
Britne Daughtdrill, LPC-MHSP
615-270-4173
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/britne-daughtdrill-madison-tn/963742
Dr. Benjamin Roberts, LMFT
Therapy for Individuals, Couples and Families
(615) 241-9074
Providing individual, couples and family counseling.
Treatment specialization includes:
· Therapy for Depression and Anxiety
· Couples Counseling
· Family Counseling
· Parenting Support
· Grief Counseling
· Work and Career issues
· Stress Management
· Addiction & Recovery
· Conflict Resolution
Dr. Monty Burks
Suicide Awareness and Prevention/Substance Abuse Resources
(615) 308-3163
Monty.Burks@tn.gov
Kevilynn Gatson
reflections-counseling.com
info@reflections-counseling.com
(615) 208-2772
Additional Counselors /Therapists
Rainey Brown, Ph.D., LPC-MHSP – Level II EMDR Trauma therapist – (615) 969-8803
Rob Curwen, LMFT – Certified in Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples – (615) 519-9945
Steve Riser, MDiv., LPC-MHSP – Works with couples and individuals with mental health issues – (615) 856-6931
Amy Frew, Ph.D., LMFT – Specializes in children, adolescents, and women – (615) 417-6009
Jan Harvey, LMFT – Specializes in premarital work and couple therapy – (615) 376-4818
Michael Christian, Ph.D., LPC-MHSP – Certified sex therapist and sex addiction therapist- (615) 604-6853
Ken Graham, LPC – Certified sex addiction therapist – (615) 538-6133
John Nichols, LPC-MHSP – Works with men, teens, and couples – (615) 448-5800
Patricia Dean, LMFT – EMDR and Brain spotting therapist for trauma therapy, somatic and experiential therapist – (615) 438-3132
Keith Tenpenny, MDiv., LFFT – Works with men and couples- (615) 509-1898
Bonny Kate Simpkins, MMFC/T – Currently has a temporary license, works with couples and premarital – (615) 373-9955
Jordan Simmons, MMFT – (615) 631-9560
Minority Clinicians
The following is a list of providers who specialize in serving the BIPOC community in the middle Tennessee area. You may use this list, check with your insurance provider for a list, or seek a provider of your own choosing to meet your therapeutic needs.
Please evaluate each provider to find the most suitable care for your needs.
Red Cedar Psychotherapy, PLLC
https://www.redcedartherapy.com
(615) 994-1314
103 Continental Place, Suite 120, Brentwood
(Specialties: Anxiety; EMDR)
Hampton House Counseling
https://www.Hamptonhousecounseling.com
(615) 447-8054
2821 Erica Place, Nashville
(Services: Telehealth; Couples & Group; Anxiety/Phobias; Trauma; Self-Harm; Depression; LQBTQ; Women’s & Teens; Prenatal Care/Pregnancy/Postpartum; Premarital Counseling)
Nashville Emotional Wellness Counseling
https://www.newcounselingpllc.com/home
(615) 398-1292
4205 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville
(Services: Individual therapy; Couples therapy & Support services: Pre-Martial Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Healthy Uncoupling counseling, Co-Parenting counseling; Group therapy & offerings: Young Women’s Wellness, Women’s Wellness, Educator’s Support group, Adolescent Wellness group, Traumatic Brain Injury group, Wellness through Writing (Women) group)
Center of Hope Behavioral Health
(615) 463-6600
803 Meadowlark Ln, Goodlettsville
515 S. Willow Street, Springfield
(Services: Individual counseling; Case Management; Couple counseling; Family counseling; Child/Adolescent; Group counseling; Substance Abuse services: Intensive Outpatient program)
I Am Well Consulting
(615) 543-6589
4205 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville
(Services: Individual therapy; Therapy for Women; Couples therapy; Family therapy; Teletherapy)
Medicare Resources for Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Resources for Diverse Groups:
- Resources for Indigenous Women – Indigenous Women have endured so much. This guide features plentiful resources to empower and strengthen Indigenous women
- Resources for Black Women – A guide to help Black women rise and thrive!
- Resource for Black Men – Newly updated, this guide features 50 substance use and mental health resources for Black men
- Resources for BIPOC Parents – An extensive resource list curated for BIPOC parents
- Resources for BIPOC – Live Another Day believes in equal access to life-saving mental health and substance use resources. This website provides extensive information on the best resources available for Latinx.
- Resources for AAPI – An excellent resource that features abundant information including mental health and substance use resources specifically for the AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) community.
- TN Redline – The Tennessee REDLINE (1-800-889-9789) is a toll-free information and referral line coordinated by TAADAS and funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health Substance Abuse Services.
- Detox Local Features information on drug detox centers and addiction support resources.
Additional Resources
Find a variety of the top Therapists in the Nashville area/ Verified by Psychology Today:
Psychology Today
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/african-american/tn/nashville
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/hispanic-and-latino/tn/nashville
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/native-american/tn/nashville
Therapy for Black Girls
https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/
Therapy for Black Men
https://therapyforblackmen.org/therapists/
National Alliance on Mental Illness
The NAMI Davidson (includes the greater Nashville area
Telephone: (615) 891-4724
24-hour Mental Health Line: (855) 274-7471
Location: 1101 Kermit Drive, Suite 605, Nashville 37217
This list of resources is provided as a convenience only and does not purport to be all-inclusive nor based on any independent investigation or sponsorship of any resource reflected. Persons interested in its content should conduct their own reviews, investigation and analysis of the information and businesses set forth in these resources. Mt. Zion makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information in this directory or as to the effectiveness, quality or other information about any practitioner or business listed. Mt. Zion does not make nor should a user of this resource list rely on any implied or express representations (or omissions) contained herein about any of the information shared.
