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About Me

Hi, I’m Laura.

I’m so happy you are here. First, I want you to know that you are not alone and there is a way out. Whether it is overcoming struggles at work or in the home, grief/loss, trauma, substance use disorders, life transitions, sexuality, etc., I provide a warm, non-judgmental environment to explore the areas of difficulty and help you find attainable goals to help you feel empowered and at peace with yourself.
Through my client centered approach, I will help you in your journey of figuring out how to cope and feel that there is hope again. Each person is unique and I recognize that we all have individual needs and preferences. We work together, identifying the necessary therapeutic approach.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and integrate a variety of evidence-based practices into my client-centered treatment. I pull from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I live in Nashville, Tennessee with my husband. When I’m not working, I love being outdoors, watching stand-up comedy, and spending time with my dog Emmy Sue.

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Therapy Services

Individual Therapy​

Individual relationship counseling, also called individual therapy or counseling, is a form of therapy that focuses on addressing issues related to personal relationships within the individual's life.

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Affirming Therapy​

Affirmative therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on supporting and affirming the identities, experiences, and needs of individuals from marginalized or minority groups.

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Substance Use Therapy​

I work with individuals who have achieved a year or more of recovery and want to enjoy a healthier lifestyle, heal underlying wounds, and/or enrich their recovery journey.

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My Specializations

Trauma

Trauma therapy is often called "relational therapy" because it focuses on rebuilding connections with yourself and others.

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Anxiety & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Living with anxiety or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can feel like a never-ending battle against your own thoughts.

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Life Transitions

Life transitions can include anything from a job change, move, children leaving home or simply redefining yourself.

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Sex & Intimacy

The role of sex and intimacy often impact people's happiness at a deep level. I can help you learn how to find greater joy in this area of your life.

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Testimonials

What Clients Say About Working Together

My experience as a client of Laura Ames spanned several years and two separate states. From inpatient facilities to outpatient and after-care treatment Laura stuck with me through and through. She had a very sincere and thorough disposition and the entire time provided me with unbiased insight into my actions, reactions, and interpersonal relationships. Most important of all, through good times and bad, I have never seen Laura give up on a client, including myself. I cant thank her enough for helping me get to where I am now.
- Mark V
I have had the pleasure of working with Laura for over 3 years off and on. When I first come to her I was a shell of a human being with absolutely no sense of self . Through working with her on my self esteem, past family trauma, setting healthy boundaries and my codependency issues I have a complete sense of self and enjoy my life today. I’ve worked with many therapists in the past and none of them have made me feel as safe as Laura continuously does. She provides a judgment free zone and allows me the time I need to process. Therapy can be a scary journey but having Laura as a therapist has eased my fear.
Megan A