Nashville Center for Trauma and Psychotherapy, PLLC

Nashville Center for Trauma and Psychotherapy, PLLC Counseling in Nashville with special interest in work/life balance, trauma, dissociation, anxiety, OCD, and suicidality.

Every day, this room holds conversations that change people’s lives. This is just one example of our office space that i...
02/13/2026

Every day, this room holds conversations that change people’s lives. This is just one example of our office space that is built for growth, reflection, and connection. It serves as a reminder that healing doesn’t have to happen alone. We’re honored to offer a warm, inviting place for healing to take place.

Bilateral stimulation is one of those deceptively simple tools that can make a meaningful difference for a dysregulated ...
02/12/2026

Bilateral stimulation is one of those deceptively simple tools that can make a meaningful difference for a dysregulated nervous system. By engaging the brain in a left–right rhythm, we create conditions that support grounding, reduce physiological arousal, and increase access to the parts of the brain that help us think and stay present.

For many people, this kind of structured, alternating input helps them move out of threat mode and into a more regulated state where processing feels possible. It’s not about “fixing” anything; it’s about giving the nervous system what it needs to re‑orient and settle.

When used within a trauma‑informed framework, bilateral stimulation becomes one more way to support safety, integration, and steadying the system. Want to learn more about trauma therapy?

Visit our website: https://www.nashvillectp.com/

So much of our inner world makes more sense when we zoom out and look at the systems we’ve been shaped by. None of us de...
02/10/2026

So much of our inner world makes more sense when we zoom out and look at the systems we’ve been shaped by. None of us develop in a vacuum. We’re influenced by family patterns, cultural expectations, community norms, the environments we’ve lived in, and the histories we’ve inherited.

When we start naming these systems, the story often shifts. What once felt like a personal flaw begins to look more like an adaptation or a survival response to the conditions we grew up in.

Therapy is about understanding context so we can meet ourselves with compassion instead of criticism. When we see the bigger picture, we gain language for why certain patterns show up, and we also gain the freedom to choose something new. You are a person shaped by many systems, and you’re allowed to grow beyond the ones that no longer serve you.

The term “trauma‑informed" gets used often in in schools, in therapy, in healthcare, even in everyday conversations. But...
02/07/2026

The term “trauma‑informed" gets used often in in schools, in therapy, in healthcare, even in everyday conversations. But despite how often the phrase shows up, many people (and yes, even many therapists) aren’t actually clear on what it means to practice in a trauma‑informed way.

Trauma‑informed therapy is not a specialty or a technique. It’s a way of understanding the nervous system, shaping the therapeutic relationship, and creating an environment where a client’s safety and choice come first.

In this carousel, we’re breaking down the six core principles that make therapy truly trauma‑informed. If you're looking for a trauma-informed therapist, the NCTP would love to help! Email info@nashvillectp.com to get started.

Misconceptions about grief can leave people feeling stuck, isolated, or like they’re “doing it wrong.” Grief therapy hel...
02/05/2026

Misconceptions about grief can leave people feeling stuck, isolated, or like they’re “doing it wrong.” Grief therapy helps untangle those beliefs and supports people in navigating loss with more understanding and self‑compassion.

Here, grief therapist Amy Gartner shares three core truths that shape effective, trauma‑informed grief work. Do these resonate with you? Let us know what stands out below.

At the Nashville Center for Trauma and Psychotherapy, we believe that our experiences and emotions also affect the body....
02/04/2026

At the Nashville Center for Trauma and Psychotherapy, we believe that our experiences and emotions also affect the body. Our bodies hold so much, and because of this, we bring somatic awareness and intervention into the therapy process. If you're currently looking for a way to release some of your body's felt emotion and tension, we invite you to our yoga therapy group, facilitated by one of our trauma-informed therapists, Chelsi Williamson. Chelsi skillfully leads group yoga exercises while creating space for the emotions and experiences that may arise in release. This is a drop-by group, so attend whenever you can and choose to give your body some intentional, loving care.

Self‑compassion is one of those concepts that sounds simple in theory and feels surprisingly hard in practice. Many of u...
01/30/2026

Self‑compassion is one of those concepts that sounds simple in theory and feels surprisingly hard in practice. Many of us were taught to push through, toughen up, or “be grateful” instead of turning toward our own pain with any real warmth. But self‑compassion isn’t about letting ourselves off the hook. Self-compassion means creating the internal conditions where healing and change can actually take root.

Kristin Neff describes self‑compassion as a blend of three essential capacities:
mindfulness, common humanity, and kindness toward ourselves. Mindfulness helps us notice what’s happening inside without getting swept away or shutting down. Common humanity reminds us that struggle is part of being human, not a personal failure. And kindness invites us to respond to our own pain the way we would respond to someone we care about.

When these three pieces come together, something shifts. We stop relating to ourselves as a problem to fix and start relating to ourselves as a person who deserves care. Self‑compassion matters because it changes the quality of our inner world. It softens shame, reduces reactivity, and helps us stay connected to our values even when things feel overwhelming. It’s not a quick fix, but it is a practice that slowly reshapes how we move through hard moments.

If you’re learning this skill, go gently. And if you'd like extra support, our talented team of therapists would be happy to come alongside of you.

Introducing another one of our therapists and clinical interns, Taylor! One of our favorite parts of this work is gettin...
01/27/2026

Introducing another one of our therapists and clinical interns, Taylor! One of our favorite parts of this work is getting to highlight the real humans behind the clinical roles and their unique personalities. Therapists bring their quirks, interests, and lived experience into the therapy room. We believe that knowing the real humans behind the work helps our community feel more connected and seen. Stay tuned as we continue sharing more about our team and the meaningful work they do every day!

Today, Brooke shared something so many of us in helping roles quietly wrestle with: learning that self‑care isn’t option...
01/22/2026

Today, Brooke shared something so many of us in helping roles quietly wrestle with: learning that self‑care isn’t optional. it’s essential to stay connected to ourselves while we care for everyone else. As social workers, therapists, and caregivers, it’s easy to move our own needs to the bottom of the list. But our nervous systems notice. And eventually, we do too.

Brooke’s reminder is a good one for us all: tending to yourself isn’t selfish. It’s how you stay resourced enough to show up with presence and compassion. If you’re curious about what sustainable self‑care could look like for you, our team would be honored to help you build practices that feel realistic, supportive, and actually doable in the rhythm of your real life.

Email: info@nashvillectp.com

As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on the sessions held, the clients supported, the groups facilitated, and the ...
01/20/2026

As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on the sessions held, the clients supported, the groups facilitated, and the miles our team has traveled alongside people in their healing.

But more important than these numbers is the care our team has provided while watching you learn safety, reclaim your voice, and take brave steps in re-claiming a meaningful life. Thank you for letting us walk with you this year. We’re truly honored to keep doing this work.

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346 21st Avenue N
Nashville, TN
37203

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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