At Nashville Psych, we offer psychoeducational and psychological evaluations for ADHD, autism, learning differences, and more. When people come to us, they’re often seeking clarity, typically around their challenges, their strengths, and appropriate treatment recommendations. No matter what they are seeking, the greatest benefit of an assessment might not be the diagnosis itself; rather, it’s […]
We see it every day. A client is coming in to manage their anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, OCD, or other issues. They start to share their life-long challenges. This may include thoughts of failure, inadequacy and unworthiness, and feelings of shame. We then uncover a deep struggle with perfectionism, often beginning in childhood. Striving for […]
Self-esteem is an essential part of how we view ourselves, the decisions we make, and our perceived ability to achieve goals. It impacts both the relationships we have with others and with ourselves – and is an important factor impacting mental health. What Is Self Esteem? Self-esteem can be defined as how we value ourselves. […]
When a child displays challenging behaviors, it can naturally be very overwhelming and frustrating for parents. Yet, by identifying and understanding the causes of the negative behaviors, parents can take action to resolve them or to prevent them from happening in the first place. Why A Child Might Act Out There are several reasons why […]
Many people with ADHD do not understand the nature of their disability or how to cope with it. This post is to help those who either suspect that they have ADHD or have had ADHD testing and been diagnosed but do not know what to do next. Some clients that I see come for an […]
Are you looking for a Nashville psychologist, counselor or therapist but don’t know where to start? Most people don’t seek out help when they are feeling great, so by the time they recognize the need for some support, they want it as quickly as possible. The best thing you can do is to act swiftly, […]