Trauma Therapy in Nashville & Middle Tennessee
Compassionate, Evidence-Based Treatment for Trauma and PTSD
You should know this first: you are not alone, and what you’re experiencing makes sense.
If any of the following sound familiar, trauma therapy may be a supportive next step:
You struggle with anxiety, depression, or emotional numbness
How Trauma Affects the Brain and Body
Trauma doesn’t just live in memory. It affects the nervous system, the brain, and the body.
Clients we see in our Nashville and surrounding Middle Tennessee offices often describe feeling constantly on edge, emotionally shut down, or overwhelmed by reactions that seem to come out of nowhere. Others notice panic, intrusive thoughts, sleep disruption, or difficulty trusting themselves or others.
Unresolved trauma can impact relationships, work, parenting, and overall quality of life. And while these symptoms can feel confusing or frightening, healing is absolutely possible.
Through trauma therapy, many clients begin to feel more regulated, grounded, and present as their nervous system learns that safety is possible again.
Is Trauma Therapy a Good Fit for You?
Trauma therapy at Works Counseling Center may be a good fit if:
You’re seeking trauma-informed care in Middle Tennessee or virtually across TN
Trauma Therapy Approaches We Offer
Because trauma shows up differently for everyone, we use a variety of evidence-based approaches and tailor treatment to your needs. Our trauma therapists serve clients across Brentwood, Franklin, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Smyrna, and Nashville, as well as clients throughout Tennessee via telehealth.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a highly researched, effective treatment for trauma and PTSD.
It helps reduce the emotional and physical distress connected to traumatic memories while supporting the brain in forming new, healthier associations. EMDR follows an eight-phase process designed to safely identify distressing memories, desensitize the nervous system, and support lasting change.
Many clients receiving EMDR in our Middle Tennessee offices or through virtual therapy experience relief from emotional distress, shifts in long-held beliefs, and a greater sense of calm over time.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting is a brain-based trauma therapy that helps access and process trauma stored beneath conscious awareness.
This approach can be especially helpful for clients who feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or who struggle to put experiences into words. Brainspotting allows the brain and body to process trauma at a pace that feels manageable and contained.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS is a trauma-informed approach that helps you understand and heal the different “parts” of yourself that developed to survive difficult experiences.
IFS is often helpful for trauma related to relationships, attachment wounds, and long-standing emotional patterns. Rather than pushing parts away, this approach builds compassion, clarity, and internal trust.
Somatic Trauma Therapy
Somatic trauma therapy focuses on how trauma is held in the body and nervous system.
By gently increasing awareness of physical sensations and regulation, somatic work helps restore a sense of safety, embodiment, and control. This approach can be especially beneficial for clients experiencing chronic tension, shutdown, or hyperarousal.
Expressive Trauma Journaling and Creative Processing
Some clients benefit from expressive writing and creative processing as part of trauma therapy.
These tools can support emotional integration, insight, and self-understanding, especially when paired with approaches like EMDR, IFS, or somatic work.
What Trauma Therapy Looks Like at Works Counseling Center
Whether you’re attending therapy in Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, or another Middle Tennessee location, or joining us virtually from elsewhere in Tennessee, our approach remains the same: safety first.
In trauma therapy, we work with you to:
- Identify trauma triggers and patterns
- Build skills to regulate your nervous system
- Reduce trauma-related symptoms over time
- Support reconnection with yourself and others
You are not broken. Your nervous system adapted to survive, and therapy helps it learn that safety is possible again.
Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma Therapy
Do I need to talk about my trauma in detail?
Not necessarily. Trauma therapy does not require retelling your story repeatedly. We focus on safety, regulation, and pacing the work in a way that feels manageable.
Is EMDR safe for everyone?
What’s the difference between trauma therapy and regular therapy?
Do you offer virtual trauma therapy in Tennessee?
Ready to Get Started?
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
We offer in-person therapy in Nashville and virtual therapy across Tennessee.
We’ve helped many individuals find steadier ground after trauma in a safe, supportive environment. If you’re ready to explore what healing could look like for you, we’re here to walk alongside you.