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Center for Authentic Growth is a queer-affirming, values-driven group practice offering individual therapy, couples and relational therapy, coaching, group work, intensives, supervision, community offerings, and energy healing. Our therapists, coaches, healers, and master’s-level interns provide inclusive, trauma-informed care for individuals and relationships in Nashville and across Tennessee via telehealth.
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- Trauma and complex trauma
- Anxiety and nervous system regulation
- Shame, self-criticism, and internal conflict
- Relationship and attachment challenges
- Grief and loss
- Identity exploration and life transitions
- Religious trauma and spiritual deconstruction
- Disordered eating and body image concerns (HAES-aligned)
- Gender identity exploration and gender-affirming care
- LGBTQIA+ and queer-affirming support
- Trauma and complex trauma
- Anxiety, stress, and nervous system regulation
- Identity exploration and self-authenticity
- Relationship challenges and non-traditional relationships
- Emotional processing through experiential/creative approaches
- Life transitions and personal growth
I’m Shelby, and my pronouns are she/her. I show up with warmth, steadiness, and deep respect for the complexity of your story. My work is relational, systemic, and affirming, honoring how personal history, relationships, and larger systems shape who we are. I walk alongside you with curiosity and care, creating space for healing, growth, and meaningful change.
- Anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
- Trauma and unresolved past experiences
- Relationship challenges and family dynamics
- Life transitions and identity exploration
- LGBTQIA+ affirming care and identity support
- Grief, loss, and major life changes
- Self-esteem, self-worth, and personal growth
- Women’s issues and relational empowerment
I’m Lacey, and my pronouns are she/her. I work from a relational, embodied approach grounded in connection, curiosity, and care. My style is affirming and gently challenging, supporting meaningful growth while honoring your autonomy, identity, and lived experience. I value collaboration, accountability, and depth, and I believe healing happens through authentic connection.
- Anxiety, perfectionism, and nervous system overwhelm
- Religious and spiritual trauma
- Relationship challenges and couples work
- Body image and relationship with food (HAES-aligned)
- Adult ADHD and neurodivergence
- Trauma and complex relational patterns
- Life transitions and identity exploration
- Music and creative industry stressors
I’m Lydia, and my pronouns are she/her. I show up with creativity, empathy, and deep respect for your lived experience, offering a collaborative and non-judgmental space to explore what feels hard to put into words. As a queer, neurodivergent art therapist, my work is experiential, inclusive, and grounded in connection, inviting healing through expression, authenticity, and meaning.
- LGBTQIA+ affirming care and identity exploration
- Neurodivergence and self-understanding
- Trauma and complex life experiences
- Anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
- Creative expression as a tool for healing
- Identity development and self-acceptance
- Life transitions and meaning-making
- Emotional processing beyond traditional talk therapy
I’m Jason, and my pronouns are he/him. I bring a calm, curious, and collaborative presence into therapy, creating space for reflection, emotion, and meaning to unfold without pressure or judgment. My work is person-centered, trauma-informed, and grounded in both science and humanity, supporting steady, thoughtful healing through connection and trust.
- Anxiety and chronic worry
- Depression and low mood
- Religious trauma and spiritual harm
- Identity exploration and self-understanding
- Life transitions and meaning-making
- Stress, overwhelm, and nervous system regulation
- Trauma and emotional healing
- Personal growth and self-connection
I’m Abbi, and my pronouns are she/her. I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you are empowered to show up as your authentic self. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, my work is client-centered, collaborative, and grounded in parts work, curiosity, and care. I bring an affirming, intersectional lens to therapy, honoring your identity, pace, and lived experience as we work toward growth.
- Anxiety and chronic stress
- Depression and mood challenges
- ADHD and neurodivergence
- Autism spectrum support
- Trauma and emotional healing
- LGBTQIA+ affirming care and identity exploration
- BDSM and kink-affirming therapy
- Teen and adult life transitions
I’m Summer, and my pronouns are she/her. I bring compassion, curiosity, and creativity into the therapy space, creating a non-judgmental environment where you feel seen and supported. My approach is collaborative, client-centered, and grounded in an inclusive, systemic lens, honoring your identity, autonomy, and pace as we explore what matters most to you, with openness and intention.
- Anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
- Life transitions and personal growth
- Identity exploration and self-understanding
- Relationship and family dynamics
- LGBTQIA+ affirming care
- Trauma and difficult life experiences
- Neurodivergence and self-advocacy
- Navigating cultural, societal, and systemic stressors
I’m Harper, and my pronouns are she/her. I show up with curiosity, compassion, and steady presence, creating space for you to feel deeply heard and respected. My approach is integrative, affirming, and grounded in lived experience, allowing us to move at your pace while honoring your story, identity, and what matters most to you.
- Anxiety and emotional overwhelm
- Life transitions and identity exploration
- Neurodivergence and self-understanding
- Chronic illness and health-related stress
- Religious trauma and spiritual harm
- LGBTQIA+ affirming care
- Disability justice–informed support
- Navigating relationships and community connection
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If you are looking for affirming, relational individual therapy in Nashville or virtual therapy anywhere in Tennessee, we invite you to reach out. Our team would be honored to support you.