40th Anniversary Celebration at Vine Street Christian Church
Join us in celebrating 40 years of counseling services on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 5 pm - 6 pm in Nashville!
Cheatham County Office Ribbon Cutting & Open House
In celebration of our 40th anniversary, Insight Counseling Centers held a ribbon cutting and open house at our counseling office in Cheatham County on March 26, 2025. Representatives from the Cheatham County Chamber, Thrive 55+, the Church of Christ at Cheap Hill, and others from the community were in attendance.
You’re Invited! Clarksville Office Open House
Insight Counseling Centers is celebrating 40 years of life-changing counseling services in Middle Tennessee! You’re invited to an open house — stop by, see our counseling offices, grab some refreshments, and visit with therapists, staff, and board members at our Clarksville office on March 11, 2025 from 11 am – 1 pm.
Insight turns 40!
In 1985, Michael Jordan made his NBA debut, Whitney Houston released her first album, and then there was the release of "Back to the Future." That same year, Insight Counseling Centers was founded to address Nashville's mental health needs. We're celebrating 40 years of providing life-changing counseling services across Middle Tennessee. Join our anniversary events!
Brittany’s Story
"My life leading up to scheduling my first appointment with Insight Counseling was pretty strained. It was not my first time in counseling—I had been in counseling for maybe two years prior to that, but I wasn't receiving what I needed. I had to take a break from work, consulting, training, and the business as a whole. Everything just had to be put on hold, which caused me a lot of mental distress. I needed help managing all of that."
Nuevas Culturas y Como Nos Cambian
Únase a nosotros en este seminario web gratuito para aprender cómo las culturas cambiantes tienen efecto en nuestras familias. Aprenda cómo las diferentes culturas pueden cambiar la forma en que se desarrollan los niños. ¡Hay formas de ayudar a prosperar más unidos como familia y manejar emociones para crecer más fuertes! Conozca a nuestro equipo clínico de español que está disponible para ayudar a nuestra comunidad.
Vesper’s Story
"It was 2020, to say the least, and life was very confusing. I was having way more alone time than I had ever had, really, so I was having a lot of ruminating thoughts that were kind of eating me up. I needed help, but the major reason I decided to find a therapist was due to having a lot of questions attached to my gender, or lack thereof, really, as well as a few other things. Finding out that Insight Counseling has an income-based fee scale was a game changer for me."
Ways to Support a Friend Experiencing Relationship Abuse
People remain in abusive situations due to lack of recognition, fear, shame, or financial dependency. Different abuse types include physical, emotional, sexual, financial, and digital. Supporting friends in these situations involves acknowledging their courage and empowering their choices.
Chelsea’s Story
"At the time, I had been looking for a new therapist. I tried doing things on my own for a little bit, which went okay, and then I started really struggling again. I was looking up therapists in the area, and that's when I came across Insight. I thought, 'Okay, this will be good.' I really liked the Christian aspect of the counseling because that helped, being a Christian myself. I know that in the church, there's a lot of stigma about mental health, so it really helped that I was able to talk about that with the therapist."
Six Book Recommendations from Therapists
Celebrate National Book Lovers Day by reading books recommended by Insight's therapists! Check out the list for books on belonging and connection, trauma, and how to deal with anger, anxiety, and grief.
Brandy’s Story
"I personally have dealt with a lot of high stress at work and then experienced some changes in my personal life. I was having trouble identifying my emotions, regulating my emotions, and really setting healthy boundaries for myself. I really wasn't sure where to start, but I had two prior positive experiences with counseling, and I thought, you know, that is at least a starting place. That led me to reach back out."
14 Ways to Give
We’re committed to providing quality counseling services to anyone who comes to us for help. We live and work in diverse communities, encountering people of varying faiths, ethnicity, and economic status. The generosity of individuals, congregations, corporations, and foundations allow us to provide financial assistance to those in our community who would otherwise be unable to afford care. Here are 14 different ways to contribute.
BIPOC Mental Health Myth-busting
In Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities, talking about mental health can be considered taboo. We'll uncover different “myths’’ that may exist in BIPOC communities about seeking mental health support and provide affirmations you can repeat to yourself to help you think positively about asking for help, even when you might hear messages saying the opposite.
Brandon’s Story
"I had moved, I had just gotten married, and I had just started two new jobs, two part-time jobs. There was just a lot of change in my life in a really short period of time. Working in a church like that, I would kind of consider it very much a helping profession. So, you know, focusing on other people and pouring into people, I was having some stress and anxiety about dealing with that chaos, and I needed a space to kind of speak that and breathe."
Real Talk About Mental Health
How to Get Help and Why People Don't: Discover the struggles many people face around getting help for mental health. Uncover the different types of help and where to get it, especially for people who might not know where to start. Address the common reasons people feel unsure about seeking help and how we can all help change that. Watch until the end for a mental health exercise!
Murfreesboro Office Open House
You're invited to an Open House at our Murfreesboro counseling office! Please join us on Monday, June 17, 2024 from 1 pm - 3 pm. See our space, visit with Insight therapists, staff, and board members, and learn more about our counseling services.
Free Webinar | Mental Health & HR: The Elephant in the Room
It is estimated that more than 20% of the population will experience a mental health concern in any given year. It's reasonable to expect that this will affect the workplace. Yet supervisors often feel inadequate when a staff member discloses a mental/behavioral health issue. Insight's therapists support HR professionals, department directors, and CEOs in navigating employee mental health concerns while creating a workplace environment that supports mental wellness.
Cookeville Counseling Office Ribbon Cutting
Join us on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 as we celebrate the opening of Insight Counseling Centers' counseling office in Cookeville, located inside Cookeville First United Methodist Church at 165 E Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501! A reception and open house will follow the ribbon cutting at 2 pm.
Focusing on the Future: Men’s Mental Health
I believe in focusing on the future instead of the past. I like to encourage my clients to work on finding the exceptions to the negatives in their stories, building on those exceptions in the present, and growing with them. Overall, the counseling process has 3 major steps.
Cheatham County Counseling Center Open House
On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, Insight Counseling Centers hosted an open house at their new Cheatham County counseling office, located inside the Church of Christ at Cheap Hill in Chapmansboro, TN. Read the recap and view photos.
Insight Counseling Centers Opens a New Center in Cheatham County
Insight Counseling Centers is opening a new office in Cheatham County. Therapists will provide mental health counseling services in the location, hosted by the Church of Christ at Cheap Hill.
Myths about Grief
A therapist dispels myths about grief. Grief is not the same for everyone, it can't be rushed, and men definitely grieve.
What does success in therapy look like?
A client experiencing emotional dysregulation due to life transitions seeks help. Struggling with anger, sadness, and fear, the client feels stuck between responsibilities at home and dissatisfaction at work. Through compassionate dialogue, they discover alternative coping strategies and resources, enabling them to explore new paths forward.
Cassie’s Story
"Two years ago, from the outside, my life looked absolutely incredible. But behind it all, I was suffering a lot. All of a sudden, my life shattered in one night. I was being emotionally abused, and I thought that God could help him and save him, and that therapy could save him and help him, and that I could ultimately help this man stop being abusive."
5th Annual Journey to Wholeness
You're invited to our 5th annual Journey to Wholeness breakfast fundraiser on Thursday, September 14! The event will take place in McWhirter Hall at West End United Methodist Church, Nashville. Staff, board members, and therapists from Insight Counseling Centers will present an inside look at the work that your donations make possible -- plus, we'll hear a story of healing from someone who has directly benefited from therapy at Insight!
Stress, Burnout, and (Not) You
Stress is a normal part of living, but when we carry it with us, life gets heavy. This free workshop is designed to teach participants about the risk factors and early warning signs of the kinds of stress that lead to compassion fatigue and burnout, how to heal from the burdens of undue residual or cumulative stress, and what to do to prevent stress from sticking to you.
The Mental Health Challenges of New Parenthood
Awareness about the mental health challenges of new parenthood can start before your baby is born. Learn about postpartum depression, anxiety, and the transformative experience of "matrescence." We also highlight the factors influencing mental health and underscore the importance of social support and counseling for new parents.
Living Your Best Life Now
How do we bridge generational gaps and connect with the people in our family? What can we do to heal from the mental and emotional wounds from our past? Can seeing a therapist really help us live our best lives now? In this panel discussion, we explore the unique struggles faced by adults aged 60 and over and the resources that are available for building mental, emotional, and spiritual strength and well-being.
Look Around, Look Within
Where a person lives, as well as their economic stability and social connections, are part of what is called “social determinants of health." While many parts of your environment can be out of your control, there are steps you can take to change your space and protect your well-being.
In the Aftermath of a Tragedy
This article is to serve as a resource for students, parents, teachers, administrators, first responders, and communities who witnessed or are directly affected by a school shooting. My hope is that I can shed light on the signs and symptoms that often follow crisis and how you or those you love can move toward healing and wholeness after tragic loss.
Tiffany’s Story
"Before I started counseling, I had a history with depression since childhood, and I had also kind of been in this cycle of having mental breakdowns. I was recently married and had a baby, and so that was really challenging for me. Having a husband and a child, you really can't go into that shell anymore, and I think just the pressure of having that responsibility caused the breakdowns to happen more frequently. So, I decided it's time to get some help, and I looked into counseling and found Insight."
Free Training: Exploring Mental Fitness
Did you know everyone has an inner judge? Even you? Each person’s judge is supported by sneaky Saboteurs. Join Insight Counseling Centers for this three-hour workshop and learn how to weaken your Saboteurs and strengthen your God-given inner Sage. You will learn the Positive Intelligence/Mental Fitness program’s five Sage “superpowers” and how to apply them to your everyday life.
This is the most popular 2023 New Year’s resolution in Tennessee
Last month, the job search website, Zippia, released results of a survey showing the most popular 2023 New Year’s resolutions, by state. I expected Tennessee’s top resolution to be “stop smoking,” “lose weight,” or “exercise more.” I was pleasantly surprised to see that along with 11 other states, Tennessee’s top resolution for 2023 is “therapy.”
How to Start Therapy
Beginning counseling can feel like a big undertaking, and without some guidance, almost impossible for someone who is already overwhelmed. In this post, I would like to discuss some steps that may help you begin the process of finding a therapist that is right for you and entering a therapeutic relationship that is meaningful and healing.
National Family Caregivers Month
National Family Caregivers Month -- celebrated each November -- is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. More than 50 million Americans provide crucial care and medical assistance to parents, children, siblings, or other loved ones. If you are a family caregiver, we want to connect you with information and resources that can help you maintain your mental health and better serve your loved ones.
Mary’s Story
"I was 31 when I attempted suicide, twice. I didn't plan it, and I didn't understand what was happening in that moment. I just knew I wanted that pain and that hurt to just stop, to feel some relief and some peace. And thankfully, God sent small interruptions to snap me out of it. And the next morning, I went to work. But it wasn't until I was in a meeting, crying in a corner, that I thought, 'Help is not negotiable.' And within a week, I was working with an incredible therapist who started this recovery process by addressing my nature and my nurture."
Living with Mistakes
I will never be perfect, but I like to treat mistakes as opportunities. They’re a chance to do better, a way to measure who I am against who I was. I believe a mistake does not define me; rather, it’s a chance to do better the next time.
4th Annual Journey to Wholeness
Join us for our 4th annual Journey to Wholeness event! You're invited to breakfast on Thursday, September 29 from 7:45 am - 8:45 am in McWhirter Hall at West End United Methodist Church, Nashville. Staff, board members, and therapists from Insight Counseling Centers will present an inside look at the work that your donations make possible -- plus, we'll hear a story of healing from someone who has directly benefited from therapy at Insight.
Therapy Is for Everybody
July is recognized nationally as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. In this one-hour panel discussion we explore the unique struggles faced by minority and marginalized populations and the resources that are available for building mental, emotional, and spiritual strength and well-being.
One Step at a Time: Navigating Life’s Twists and Turns
Life is like a labyrinth. If you’ve never walked a labyrinth, it’s an experience I highly recommend. Some might equate “labyrinth” with “maze,” but that is a misconception. A maze is designed with confusing paths and dead ends to trick, deceive, and keep one from finding the way. A labyrinth is quite different. It is not a puzzle meant to make one get lost. It’s a tool that helps us find our way – figuratively and literally.
Grief & Remembrance
Benjamin Franklin once quipped that, “in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” While many Americans spend an entire season worrying about taxes, there are precious few days where we collectively reflect on death. In this post, I would like to begin by giving a very brief history of Memorial Day and then transition into a discussion on grief and the grieving process, of which, days of remembrance like today can play an important role for the bereaved.
Matrescence: The Transition to Motherhood
I became a new mom last year, and while this past year has been the most incredibly rewarding, it has also been one of the most difficult and draining years as well. The transition to motherhood is one that is celebrated for its beauty and awe, but many times it is also a transition fraught with anxiety, depression and even sometimes anger and disappointment.
Accepting the Things I Cannot Change… Including My Family!
We come by our habits honestly. Whether it's been a few years since you left home or you're retired, the family that raised you matters. How you manage relationships, what you expect from life, and your view of God have been shaped by home. Dr. Amanda W. Myers, LMFT, examines the Serenity Prayer from the lens of acceptance and the context of changing those family nuances that are detrimental to your health in this recorded webinar.
Mental Health for Faith Communities
How can faith community leaders and mental health practitioners work together for the mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of the people they serve? In this hour-long recorded webinar, we discover how mental health concerns can impact faith communities, how faith communities can impact mental health, and how to determine when it’s appropriate to refer someone in your faith community to mental health services.
Three Questions with Monét Shell
Three questions with Insight's new Clinical Director, Monet Shell, LMFT.
Monét Shell Named Director of Clinical Services
Insight Counseling Centers is pleased to announce the selection of Monét C. Shell as Director of Clinical Services beginning January 2022. Monét is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a graduate of Lipscomb University, where she earned a Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy. Her relationship with Insight Counseling Centers began with a Master’s-level clinical internship and continued with a contract therapist position after earning her degree. Monét joins Executive Director, Pam Brown, and Director of Spiritually-Integrated Psychotherapy Training, Carol Smith, on Insight’s Executive Leadership Team. View a message from Monét:
Leslie’s Story
My marriage of 27 years was collapsing. My husband and I could no longer communicate, and a good close friend of mine told me about Insight. I felt really inspired, touched by the Holy Spirit, to give it a try. I felt emotionally paralyzed and very stuck dealing with the problems in our marriage, which led to incredible frustration. Dealing with it on our own only made the situation worse.
Introducing Insight Ambassadors of Rutherford County
Insight Counseling Centers is pleased to announce its newly formed group, Insight Ambassadors of Rutherford County. The ambassadors have committed to represent Insight in their communities and to use their voices to help de‐stigmatize mental health.
Grief, Loss, and the Holidays
Four therapists discuss what grief is and how it shows up at the holidays, sharing resources and tips for making it through.
Rediscovering Your Abundance
Your spirituality, faith, or religious tradition are part of the whole you. In this recorded webinar video, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Carol Smith, guides us through the questions: How can therapists help us heal from past spiritual wounds? What is spiritually-integrated psychotherapy? And how can we use our own spirituality and religious traditions to help strengthen and improve our mental health?
Kayla’s Story
"I was drinking a lot, but not like alcoholic levels. It was manageable, of course, just when I went out, I didn't know my limit. I would always pass my limit. So pretty reckless. My partners were not good partners. And yeah, I didn't really have a relationship with my mom."
Trauma: The Pain We Still Carry
A trauma event is one that the mind, body, and/or soul carries and translates into defense mechanisms. Those mechanisms can include defenses such as Repression, Internalization, Projection, Rationalization, and Denial. Monét C. Shell, therapist at Insight Counseling Centers, explores the types of traumas presented by Black clients in therapy.
Aging Matters: Opioids & Addiction
Adults over age 50 are one of the fastest-growing groups for substance misuse and abuse. NPT Reports Aging Matters: Opioids & Addiction explores how older adults and their families deal with the medical, social, and economic challenges of this public health threat. Insight Counseling Centers invites you to an online documentary screening on Thursday, September 2nd from 9:30 am – 10:30 am. An expert panel discussion with audience Q&A will immediately follow the screening.
Insight Returns to Vine Street Christian Church
Thirty-six years ago, a group of visionary people from Vine Street Christian Church set a plan in motion that led to the formation of Insight Counseling Centers, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to restoring lives to wholeness by providing spiritually-integrated psychotherapy to individuals, families, and couples in Tennessee. We are so grateful to Vine Street for their continued support of our mission, and we’re excited to announce that we are returning to a newly renovated counseling office in the church building!
Webinar Video: Yours, Mine & Ours – Building Healthy Families
Change can create chaos for families, especially for teens and parents. Two tools that can help strengthen family relationships and calm chaos are healthy boundaries and communication. Counselor, Ed Barron, shares tips to reduce family strains.
Webinar Video: What’s Next? Mental Health for Your Quarter-Life Crisis
Individuals between the ages of 18-25 find themselves at a loss between childhood and adulthood. This stage of life doesn’t have to be a time of fear and turmoil. Counselors, Hailley White and Emily Kerlin, share tools for redefinition and revitalization.
Webinar Video: Self-Sabotage
Self-sabotaging behaviors create problems for us in daily life and ultimately prevent us from achieving our long-standing goals. The most common self-sabotaging behaviors include procrastination, self-medication with drugs or alcohol, comfort eating, and forms of self-injury such as cutting. In this webinar, Dr. Amanda W. Myers teaches us how to identify our self-sabotaging behaviors and shares tools for overcoming them.
George Bailey & Me
I can't help but admire George Bailey. Truth be told, I aspire to be like him. He's one of those salt-of-the-earth people, who cares for others, seeks out ways to help where he can, and never seeks a reward. He doesn't think of himself as a hero, but in my book, he's heroic because he does what he can with what he has. Without a second thought.
Free Event: Companionship & Intimacy
We know loneliness can negatively impact our health, but what do we do about it? This NPT Reports: Aging Matters episode explores the benefits and challenges of developing relationships as we age. Insight Counseling Centers invites you to an online documentary screening on Thursday, May 13 from 9:30 am – 10:30 am. An expert panel discussion with audience Q&A will immediately follow the screening.
Webinar Video: Telehealth for Your Mental Health
Technology allows us to connect with each other in a lot of ways. Throughout the pandemic in particular, many people have been receiving mental health counseling online through telehealth. What is telehealth, and is it really as effective and secure as meeting with a therapist in person?
Finding Gratitude in 2020
I don’t know about you, but I am tired of hearing and using the term “unprecedented times.” But really, how else can we describe 2020 using language appropriate for polite company? I recall this time last year when we were about to say “goodbye” to 2019. Businesses were gearing up with their “2020 Vision” themes, and many people were approaching the new decade with optimism. And then came March, which came in like a lion, but didn’t go out like a lamb.
Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love
For me, the time between early November through the end of December holds special place in my heart and mind -- a season of reflection filled with hope for our best life. In addition to hope there are three other components of living a healthy life: they are peace, joy, and love.
Provide the gift of comfort, hope, and perseverance
For some, the holiday season is not always met with the richness of love and joy surrounded by family and friends. Instead, it may be a time of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. However, your gift provides comfort and hope to many individuals knowing they can receive affordable counseling from our compassionate therapists.
Tayllor’s Story
"I am 100% on the therapy and counseling training. I think that anyone can benefit from counseling, no matter what life stage you're in. If you have family issues or if you have issues with transition, I think having someone in your life who you can speak to, someone who's an advocate for you, who is on your team and has your best interest at heart but has zero connection to the people around you, is something that is incredibly special and helpful and healing."
Katie’s Story
"I’d been a single mom for 12 years, and as a single mom, I really put everyone, including my child, first in my life. Without having a significant other to share everyday stress and life challenges, life can kind of weigh on you. I was self-employed and uninsured, and I didn't think that therapy was a luxury that I could afford."
Introducing ACPE’s Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy Training Program
The Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy (SIP) Training Program, a 30-hour training program for mental health professionals and graduate students on working with clients' spirituality in session, was developed by ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education and consists of ten 3-hour courses. Participants who complete the 30-hour curriculum are eligible to pursue certification in Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy by completing 20 hours of consultation with an ACPE SIP Trainer.
Save the Date: Journey to Wholeness on Oct. 8
Throughout this difficult year, Insight therapists have supported their clients through each unique challenge. Join us on October 8 for Journey to Wholeness – a free 30-minute online event to celebrate and support the clients and therapists of Insight Counseling Centers.
Webinar Video: The Importance of Practicing Self-Care & Gratitude
The webinar recording discusses self-care and gratitude as means to enhance mental health, especially relevant given the high anxiety levels in America. Insight counselors Hannah Feliciano and Amanda Gibson share research, practical tools, and personal experiences, emphasizing their positive effects on well-being and overall mental health.
Millennials + Therapy
Millennials have been called the therapy generation. It’s undeniable that people in their 20s and 30s are a lot less hesitant to go to therapy and actually talk about it than their parents and grandparents have been. We have always known just how important our mental health is, but now more than ever, it is paramount to care for ourselves and our emotional well-being. In this episode, we explore how millennials are embracing their own mental health journey, some of…
How Gratitude Improves Mental Health
Gratitude is all about the expression of appreciation. We appreciate people, things, and experiences that we come across in our lives; and, as it turns out, this expression of gratitude can benefit us mentally, physically, and emotionally. Several studies over time have shown the benefits that come along with openly practicing gratitude. People who are grateful are happier, sleep better, and even live longer. We don’t practice gratitude because we live happy lives; we live happy lives because we practice gratitude.
Finding Gratitude, Even in Grief?
When things don’t go as we expect or prefer, the experiences we have instead can be life-enriching. We can even have gratitude for those experiences. It’s all in how you look at it.
Good Friendships Improve Your Mental Health
I will never forget the moment my best friend Cassie looked at me and said, “You are depressed, and I’m tired of us not talking about it.” I was shocked. I had spent the last several months trying to portray the positive, upbeat person that most of my friends knew me to be. Everyone around me thought I was having a great time! Everyone except for Cassie, who somehow had the ability to read me like a book.
Recovering from Trauma
It's likely that trauma has touched all of our lives, whether through our own experiences or the experiences of people we know. Over 70% of adults in the United States have experienced trauma at some point in their lives. The biggest question, though, is how do we cope with the trauma we go through? Once we have made it through our experiences, we must then take a look at what the healing process looks like, and how we move forward.
Owning Your Feelings
It can be easy to get caught up in your emotions as you’re feeling them. Most people don’t think about what emotions they are dealing with, but taking the time to really identify what you’re feeling can help you to better cope with challenging situations.
Denise’s Story
"I had been stuck for a few years in some thinking patterns and feeling some regret about certain life choices I had made. Honestly, that poem that talks about 'hope deferred,' oh my gosh, I felt like I was at the bottom of the barrel, just about, with feeling hope, so almost hopeless. I was going day-to-day, you know, still operating, doing what I needed to do, but the light wasn't really on."
Leaning into Your Strengths & Resources
When life gets difficult, where do you find peace and hope? What sustains you? Is there anybody who truly understands your situation? All of us have strengths and resources we use to get through hard times, to feel good, and to flourish. Taking time to identify and remember these resources will benefit your mental health!
Teletherapy Services at Insight
We’re here for you. Insight is offering quality and compassionate mental health counseling services via teletherapy. Our therapists are available to help with anxiety, depression, grief & loss, trauma, and relationship issues, among others, or to assist you in processing the rapidly unfolding current events.
The Keys to a Healthy Relationship
What does it take to have a healthy relationship? We asked our experienced couples’ therapists and discovered some key areas of focus to grow our relationship skills.
What helps us through Depression?
Depression is common, but the experience of depression doesn’t feel common. In depression, you feel lonely, isolated, overwhelmed, and afraid. This state of being is exhausting. The everyday tasks of maintaining your life become unbearably painful. Vitality is lost and you feel like a burden and a fraud. Or you simply don’t feel at all.
Free Documentary Screening in Nashville on February 4
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of Nashville 4815 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220 Decades of research have shown that social isolation and loneliness can be as dangerous to your health as smoking or obesity. On this edition of Aging Matters, we will explore how growing older can be an isolating experience and the difference between being isolated and feeling isolated or lonely. We’ll also look at innovative ways to create communities that prevent…
Psychotherapy for Latino Immigrant Communities: Dr. Adrianne McKeon
Dr. Adrianne McKeon and Hannah Feliciano, MMFT, at a conference in 2019 Clients who have immigrated to the United States face some unique challenges. Often, they are survivors of abuse, natural disasters, depression, anxiety, and immigration trauma. Using their clients’ own values, personal faith, and caring natures, bilingual therapists Hannah Feliciano and Dr. Adrianne McKeon create safe spaces for Latino immigrants to care for themselves and heal from trauma. Listen to the Episode Show notes: EPISODE GUEST Adrianne McKeon, Ph.D.…
Holly’s Story
"I didn't realize until I was in my early 20s the dysfunction of my family and what effect it had on me growing up. Anxiety started to really build, and I began to understand what it was as it was creeping in. It started to affect my relationships with family and friends, as well as my more intimate relationships."
Jake’s Story
"For a lot of my life, my battle was learning how to deal with my own inner demons. When you mix drugs, alcohol, and unhealthy fellowship, you have a really negative cocktail. It was unhealthy relationships, drugs, alcohol, and isolation. What I was lacking was the importance of fellowship."
Carolyn’s Story
"I've always been a pretty high-stress, high-anxiety person. I feel a lot of pressure to be doing things constantly. There's a lot of demand, and there's not a lot of structure in my life. I felt like I needed help, having some extra outlets to be able to express those frustrations and be able to make them into something constructive."
Restoration Experience on Oct. 5, 2019
Insight Counseling Centers is presenting Restoration Experience, a free 90-minute conference taking place on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 at 7:30 pm at The Well Coffeehouse in Brentwood. The aim of the event is to acknowledge that hurt and isolation sometimes occur in faith communities, and to give people much-needed resources for moving forward.
Journey to Wholeness: A Breakfast to Support Insight Counseling Centers
You’re invited to breakfast! Join us for the Journey to Wholeness Breakfast on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at West End United Methodist Church (McWhirter Hall), 2200 West End Ave, Nashville, TN. Check-in begins at 7:45 am, breakfast from 8 am - 9 am.
Murfreesboro’s Annual Luncheon & Fundraiser on August 15, 2019
Contact us to reserve your seat!
“People want to be remembered.”
Written by Pam Brown, ACC, CFRE Last week I visited with a long-time supporter of Insight Counseling Centers. Her support goes all the way back to our agency’s founding more than 30 years ago. Insight recently received a shipment of coffee mugs and I wanted her to have one. I put together an arrangement of flowers and greenery from my garden so that the mug could serve as a cute little vase. When I arrived at the appointed time, her…
Free Documentary Screening in Donelson on August 29
Decades of research have shown that social isolation and loneliness can be as dangerous to your health as smoking or obesity. On this edition of Aging Matters, we will explore how growing older can be an isolating experience and the difference between being isolated and feeling isolated or lonely. We’ll also look at innovative ways to create communities that prevent isolation and social withdrawal as we age.
Our Stories: How Spiritual Experiences + Relationships Shape Us
Hannah (the newbie therapist) and Eric (the former pastor) share about their faith backgrounds and discuss the future of faith. Listen to the Episode Show notes: EPISODE CO-HOSTS Eric Schaefer | A transplant to Nashville from Southern California, Eric Schaefer received his Bachelor of Science from Florida State University in Communications and Master’s of Divinity from Columbia Seminary. He has worked as a principal at an inpatient adolescent psychiatric hospital, done family and youth ministry, and fundraising for nonprofit organizations.…
What does success in therapy look like?
A new perspective that freed him from depression and negative thinking by Dr. Dwight Hughes, LMFT I'll pull from a recent story. This is a pastor who came about 8 weeks ago, and his presenting issue was depression. Of course, he wasn't sure that he was depressed; his wife sent him, and he came willingly. By the 8th session, he comes in, and not only does he come in, but he brings his wife along with him. I saw them…
The Integration Podcast Sponsored by Insight Counseling Centers
Insight Counseling Centers is proud to sponsor The Integration Podcast, a place to discuss difficult but relevant topics, where issues of spirituality, psychology, the arts, and society all intersect. The Integration Podcast is hosted by Hannah Feliciano and Eric Schaefer. The inaugural episode features an interview with therapists Carol Smith and Dwight Hughes on the topic of spiritually-integrative mental health counseling. Listen to the episode above, and find more information at theintegrationpodcast.com. You can also listen and subscribe to The…
Ashley’s Story
"Before counseling, I was in a really unhappy place. I had moved to Nashville from Clarksville, so it was a pretty easy move. I was amazed at how downtrodden I became after coming here to Nashville. I developed poor relationships with people and partners. I think it was just one of those times of life where all the weight of what's been going on, up to that point, just came crashing down."
Free Documentary Screening in Murfreesboro on May 21
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM St. Clair Senior Center 325 St Clair St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Decades of research have shown that social isolation and loneliness can be as dangerous to your health as smoking or obesity. On this edition of Aging Matters, we will explore how growing older can be an isolating experience and the difference between being isolated and feeling isolated or lonely. We’ll also look at innovative ways to create communities that prevent…
Free Documentary Screening in Clarksville on May 16
Insight Counseling Centers, in partnership with Nashville Public Television (NPT), invites you to a screening of NPT’s Aging Matters series episode on Loneliness & Isolation on Thursday, May 16 from 9:00 am – 10:30 am at Trinity Episcopal.
Psychotherapy + Spirituality: Carol Smith, LMFT, and Dr. Dwight Hughes
What is spiritually-integrative therapy? Hannah (the newbie therapist) and Eric (the former pastor) interview two experienced therapists who dare to invite clients’ spiritual beliefs, values, and faith traditions into the therapy office. Listen to the Episode Show notes: EPISODE GUESTS Carol Smith, M.Div., LMFT | Carol Smith is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the State of Tennessee and serves as Director of Clinical Services & Training at Insight Counseling Centers. In addition to a Master of Marriage &…
Maggie’s Story
"The nonprofit that I worked for when I moved up here, the program that I was participating in, they actually provided us with an option to go to therapy for a discounted rate, which was seriously an answer to my prayer. Growing up, being in my 20s, it's like for me, I just don't have parents who I can call and say, 'Hey, how do I fix this flat tire on my car? Or do I say yes to this job? Do I go to grad school?' All this stuff just floating around and all these decisions that I felt like I was supposed to know."
Bernie’s Story
"I have had a long-standing, very difficult relationship with my daughter. Being codependent, you sort of divide yourself, and I really began to see that I was dividing myself, my time, my thoughts between my daughter and my husband."
Insight Counseling Centers Offers Counseling in Donelson
Insight Counseling Centers has opened a new location in Donelson. With this key addition, Insight will expand its reach and services to communities across Middle Tennessee.
Something All New Clinicians Need
My time as a master’s intern at Insight Counseling Centers was a phenomenal experience. The first thing that stood out to me was the professional community that the other counselors, supervisors, and staff created. The second thing that stood out is the development opportunities provided by Insight.