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 […]
After several weeks of staying at home, millions are out of work. Those who are able to work from home are also dealing with challenges. So many of us are feeling a wide range of emotions, many of them difficult. Fear, frustration, anxiety and feeling stir crazy are among those that I’ve heard repeatedly from […]
“Heal the healer” is a commonly used phrase to refer to helpers’ need for consistent self-care practices. This is, of course, true for psychotherapists. In order to provide the best care to clients, therapists must ensure that they are taking care of themselves and nurturing their own growth. Along those lines, Nashville Psych founder Dan […]
Nashville Psych is happy to offer group therapy because we enjoy facilitating therapy groups due to the many benefits of group therapy. However, many people don’t realize its benefits. Here are five reasons to try group therapy: 1. Group therapy is a safe and welcoming space to explore and process emotions. From the very first […]
New Year’s often means a clean slate. We all get to start all over again. One of the big traditions of New Year’s is to make resolutions, to commit to make positive changes in the next year. I’ve heard some people complain that they make resolutions every year and they never seem to stick. This […]
Without fail, when out at a party or social function, many people have fairly typical responses to learning that I am a psychologist. While a small minority might have an issue that they immediately want to share with me (which does not bother me because I love my work and am happy to help), many […]