Lacey Raley, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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Lacey Raley, LMFT
I’m Lacey (she/her). I believe we are meant to heal together, and I work from a relational approach to therapy. You deserve to feel connected to yourself and others, because meaningful connection is at the heart of a fulfilling life.
While my populations and modalities have shifted over time, the core themes of my work remain the same: embodiment, connection, autonomy, and community. I work with individuals and couples who want to deepen their relationship with themselves and with one another, especially when cultural pressures have disrupted that connection.
I support individuals and couples navigating religious and spiritual trauma, work in the music and creative industries, body image and relationship with food, adult ADHD and neurodivergence, anxiety, and perfectionism. As the partner of a touring musician for over a decade, I especially enjoy supporting those navigating this unique relational dynamic.
My Therapeutic Approach is:
Relational & Affirming
I believe healing happens in connection. My work is affirming, non-judgmental, and grounded in relationship, helping you reconnect with yourself and others in meaningful ways. You are welcomed as you are, and our work honors your autonomy, identity, and lived experience.
Embodied & Integrative
I take an embodied and integrative approach to therapy, weaving together somatic awareness, parts work, breathwork, and nervous system regulation. Our work supports rebuilding trust with your body and inner experience so you can feel more present, grounded, and connected.
Compassionately Challenging
My style is active, curious, and direct. I bring compassion while also gently challenging patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Together, we explore needs, boundaries, and relational dynamics, creating space for growth, accountability, and deeper self-understanding over time.
Justice-Oriented & Evidence-Based
I integrate evidence-based practices with a holistic understanding of human experience. Drawing from IFS, mindfulness, attachment theory, and polyvagal concepts, I support healing that honors both science and meaning.
Areas I Support Clients With
Individuals | Couples
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Anxiety, perfectionism, and nervous system overwhelm
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Religious and spiritual trauma
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Relationship challenges and couples work
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Body image concerns and relationship with food (HAES-aligned)
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Adult ADHD and neurodivergence
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Trauma and complex relational patterns
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Life transitions and identity exploration
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Music and creative industry stressors
Education & Trainings
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Tennessee License #1854
Master of Marriage and Family Therapy
College of William and Mary
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Louisiana State University
Core Therapeutic Modalities
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO) – in progress
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Specialized Clinical Certifications & Training
- Certified Mindfulness Integrative Clinical Practitioner (training with Tara Brach)
- Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
- Clinical Tele-Mental Health Provider (CTMH)
- PREPARE/ENRICH Premarital Counseling Facilitator
- Former specialization in eating disorder treatment populations
Somatic, Embodiment & Justice-Oriented Approaches
- Somatic and embodiment-based practices
- HAES-aligned and neurodivergence-affirming care
- Ongoing training in LGBTQ+ affirming and DEI-informed clinical practice
Professional Memberships
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
- Healing in the Margins’ Professional Clinical Association (HMPCA)
- Backline: Mental Health & Wellness for Music Industry Professionals & Their Families
- MusiCares
- Eating Disorder Care (EDCare) Community
- Eating Recovery Center (ERC) Community
How I Show Up as a Therapist
I work from an intersectional, creative perspective with a somatic focus. I value the vast variety within our human experience, and I truly love that we all have our own unique parts, needs, and goals. This keeps life interesting!
What to expect in a session with me: I communicate openly and directly with lots of curiosity. My sessions are typically active: getting to know your parts (IFS), breathwork, nervous system regulation, reframing relational patterns, challenging you to take up more space, identifying and asking for what you need. This also includes working toward unconditional self-compassion by repairing the innate trust you once had in yourself and your body; we need to become a safe space for ourselves.
I’m passionate about responsibility and accountability, so I invite my clients to be open with feedback on what is and is not working for them, not only in their lives, but in our work together. Through it all, research shows us time and time again that the most important therapeutic factor of change is the connection you have to your therapist, so it’s very much a part of my job to ensure you’re getting what you need out of the sessions you’re paying for. I know that therapy is a financial commitment and often a privilege to access, so I strive to meet you in whatever feels genuinely helpful for your life and relationships.
I’m aligned and affirming of Health at Every Size (HAES), neurodivergence, LGBTQ+, and Diversity Equity & Inclusion.
Outside of the therapy room, my daily life looks like listening to music I love, trying new things, movement in or outside of the gym, making colorful food, art projects, game nights, binging tv, thrifting, trying to stay up to date on the state of the world and my community, and finding beauty in the small stuff. I have lived experiences with chronic illnesses, hypermobility, neurodivergence, disembodiment, and religious trauma.
Interested in Working Together?
If you’re feeling ready to begin therapy or simply have questions, I’d love to connect. You’re welcome to schedule an appointment or reach out to see if working together feels like the right fit.