Tag: Nashville therapist
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Music Industry Mental Health Resources — A Therapist’s Guide
The music industry asks a lot of the people who make it run. Unfortunately, the industry’s culture doesn’t always create space for prioritizing health. Luckily, I’ve seen that culture challenged by the growing availability of music industry mental health resources seeking to shift the narrative. As a therapist in Nashville, Tennessee, I’ve built my practice…
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How Do I Know If It’s Trauma? Untangling the Confusion of What Happened to You
Social media has helped many people access a better understanding of counseling terms like attachment styles, high-functioning anxiety, and trauma. However, being flooded with information online can also lead to definition fatigue and confusion. In my work as a trauma-focused therapist in Nashville, I’ve had many clients come into session assuming they never experienced trauma,…
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Four Mental Health Apps for Anxiety Worth the Download – And How to Best Use Them
Like many people, I’ve struggled with anxiety and panic attacks. At its worst, I thought I would never recover. Spoiler: I have, and that experience of suffering and healing is part of what drew me to become a therapist. Along the way, I’ve learned different methods to support myself and found that feeling prepared with…
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What Self-Compassion Really Means — And How to Start Practicing It
When I bring up the idea of self-compassion in a therapy session, it usually comes with a loving eye roll from the client. I hear responses like “I know, I need to just think more positively” or “I just need to love myself more.” Not quite. Self-compassion is one of the most misconstrued concepts in…