Teletherapy for Tennessee

Hey I’m Will Messer LCSW/LICSW and I provide Marriage Intensives, Couples Counseling, Individual Counseling, and Enneagram Coaching. I serve clients in person in Nashville and Clarksville, TN as well as clients on telehealth who reside all over Tennessee and West Virginia. I love helping people thrive in their life by harnessing the healing power of relationships. I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT), Level 2 Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy Therapist (AEDP), and a Certified Enneagram Coach/Trainer.

I love to work with couples. Every relationship has it's ups and downs, good times and bad. I'm here to help you through those hard times with you partner, equipping you with effective tools for communication, compromise and compassion. In individual counseling we all know that no two people can experience life in the same way. That's why it's my mission to tailor every single session to your individual needs, in order to overcome hardship, manage effects of past trauma and achieve spiritual, mental, emotional and relational balance.

There are times we all need a safe space to explore our thoughts and feelings. If you find yourself in a place of grief, stress, anxiety, or just feeling ungrounded, I can help you walk through the process of finding healing and wellness. If you and your partner are looking to improve your communication, rebuild trust, or find new ways to understand each other, I can guide you along the way. Whether you are seeking therapy as an individual or a couple, I will build a safe space for you to tell your story to find healing, growth, and renewal.

As humans, we innately desire to be connected to and understood by others. For some, connection feels terrifying, confusing, and unsafe. I can help you build and foster a life with fulfilling relationships, with others & with yourself. My goal is to help you access bravery & empowerment so that your whole, authentic self drives your actions instead of fear. Stop obsessing, people pleasing, & stewing in resentment. Heal the root of feeling misunderstood, unloveable, and out of place. Learn to engage in honest conversations rather than only speaking your truth when you're alone. Create powerful community and deep meaning in your life.

There was a time that I was so desperate to make my own marriage work that I went back to school to become a Marriage & Family Therapist. I, then, spent the next decade researching human connection. Not only did this research save my own marriage, I have now helped thousands of couples develop a connection that they didn't think was possible.

Women and pre-marital couples have unique reasons for seeking counseling. You may be a woman dealing with the stressors from being a wife, a mom, a professional; you've forgotten who you are or even how to find balance. You've found yourself overwhelmed with anxiety and struggling in your relationships. Perhaps your relationship is new and you want to focus on it before taking the next step or find you're caught up in negative cycles of communication and need help identifying new cycles to rekindle your love for your spouse. Regardless of who you are, your desire to have a sense of self and security is a priority.

You feel like a fraud as a professional, looking like you have it together but really it feels like it’s all falling apart. You’re a rockstar at everything you teach others, a high achiever, successful in your field. But, if others were to see what was really happening behind closed doors, they would see your struggle to put your own words into action. You give to others, draining yourself until you have nothing left to give. Self-care is a great theory if you could only find the time. You know there’s another way but you’re not quite sure how to get there on your own. You know therapy would help but it’s difficult to make it fit.

***currently accepting new clients***My ideal client is looking to have a well-balanced engagement of their Spirit, Mind, and Body. This desire for well-being is something that every person hopes to achieve. The goal is to walk alongside them on this journey.

As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am passionate about working with our community and can personally relate to how religious, childhood, relational, and societal trauma can impact sexuality and sexual orientation. Sexuality is a unique spectrum and is a beautiful part of who we are. In therapy together, you will find an accepting and safe space to explore all questions related to sexuality, sexual orientation and gender, non-traditional relationships, and sense of self, all with compassion and care. At Affirming Therapy Services, you are free to be who you are and to continue to discover your most authentic self.

Hi, I’m Carrie. Whatever is happening in your life right now, we can face it with care and find authentic, effective ways to handle it, together. For over 20 years, I’ve worked with individuals, groups, organizations, and communities in making positive change. I have also experienced my own healing journey from childhood abuse and family dysfunction, so I’m intimately familiar with the terrain. My life’s passion is for healing trauma; transforming pain into wholeness; helping my clients develop their unique gifts and path; and nurturing relationships back to health; and that’s what I’ve trained to do.

Therapy for individuals, couple, and families. There are times when life is painful and seemingly without answers, yet what seems most broken in us can be a channel for growth, even a source of strength we never knew was possible. My own healing through therapy and mindfulness meditation inspired me to pursue an MA in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco -- the first program in the world to blend Eastern philosophical and spiritual traditions with Western schools of psychology. Today, I feel honored to support others on their journey toward healing.

Greetings, I'm Dr. Mack. After a fulfilling stint in manufacturing, I transitioned to a career where I could harness my innate gift for aiding others. While my practice encompasses a broad spectrum of psychological concerns, my primary focus lies in addressing sexual trauma, sexual-related issues, pain management, and interpersonal challenges. Armed with a Ph.D. in sexology, a master's in clinical psychology, a diverse array of complementary qualifications beyond the psychology realm and certified as an A.A.S.E.T Certified Sex Therapists. , I bring a multifaceted approach to therapy.

My favorite part of what I do is getting to hear other people’s stories and how they came to be at the place that they are right now. All of us, including myself, have been through times when we’re hurting and we don’t know what direction to go. I often say, “The thing that is worse than hurting is hurting alone.” One of the biggest benefits of counseling is connection. I believe connection is more healing than any pill, program, or self-help book. That’s why I take being invited into my clients’ stories very seriously. It’s an honor to get to walk alongside folks as they decide to get to the hard work of making changes and healing.

The world is overwhelming and hard to navigate. Memories or experiences can keep you up at night or haunt your thoughts at every turn, making you feel stuck in a pit of anxiety and depression. It's challenging to enjoy your current life when the memories won't stop replaying and the weight of anxiety/depression is paralyzing. Sometimes you know exactly where the pain is stemming from and other times it creeps up with no explanation. I believe that there is hope.

I am passionate about helping adults and children heal from relational trauma and move forward into relational health. I have a specialty in helping women recover from domestic abuse. I also work with children and teenagers who have experienced abuse and trauma or have high anxiety. I have additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), TraumaPlay therapy, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), Premarital Counseling, and Domestic Abuse Victim Advocacy.

Phillip is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with over 16 years of counseling experience in both in- and out-patient settings assisting adult clients with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, anger, dysfunctional relationships, ADHD, poor coping skills, divorce, gender identity issues, grief, infidelity, and more. A native Tennessean, Phillip received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, his Master's in Counseling from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and finally his doctorate in Counseling and Personnel Services from the University of Louisville.

I believe every patient should receive evidence based treatments which allow them the best opportunity at real and lasting recovery. This means I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy in treating OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders and Eating disorders. This allows me to be a very hands on therapist. I regularly take clients out into the community to engage in exposure therapy and behavioral activation which allows me to provide support and encouragement throughout the process. I genuinely believe that OCD, anxiety, depression and eating disorders are very treatable conditions when being treated with effective and active treatments.

You’re exhausted from the unending racing thoughts and constantly feeling on-edge due to anxiety and PTSD. The guilt and shame of negative beliefs about yourself from depression feel overwhelming. You can feel peaceful, confident, grounded, and happy again. I can help you get there through my experiential, trauma-focused therapy. My ideal clients are open to deep exploration of their stories, identities, wounds, and desires and are motivated to make real change. I consider it a great privilege to witness the deeply human work of healing of all of my clients.

Accepting new virtual clients in Tennessee and Maine! You can have a life full of abundance, peace, and joy, in fact, you deserve it! Life may be more overwhelming than you could ever imagine. I get it! We will work together to identify sources of stress, difficult emotions, & limiting thoughts and behavior patterns in order to develop resources for more satisfaction, fulfillment, and joy in your life. My goal is to be deeply present with your experiences in order to help you become more expansive, self- aware, confident, and validated so that you can find your path that leads to your most authentic self.