Getting Better Together

Offering Individual, Couples and Family Therapy since August 2011

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I am convinced that healing can be fostered with genuine connection, empathy and curiosity. My goal is to support you on your path and walk with you when that road is challenging.

About Kari Needham Counseling

Kari Needham is a licensed professional counselor with the State of Tennessee (License #3036). She focuses on providing compassionate and personalized therapy services. With an emphasis on empathy and confidentiality, Kari offers a safe and supportive space for adult individuals, couples, and families to explore their feelings and work towards positive change.

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Services

Individual

Providing personalized psychotherapy designed to help you navigate life’s challenges, improve mental well-being, and foster deeper insight and compassion for yourself.

COUPLES

Couples therapy with Kari Needham Counseling focuses on strengthening emotional bonds which in turn allow for healthy communication, better understanding and improvement in conflict resolution.

Family Therapy

Family therapy sessions are designed to improve familial relationships by understanding behavioral patterns, promoting clear communication and healing from past hurts that have inhibited connection within the family unit. Kari specializes in working with families that have adult aged children and are navigating the challenges that arise during those transitional years.

My Approach

Emotionally Focused Therapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy is an attachment-based treatment with interventions that are experiential and in the moment. Using this model in session allows relationships to shift, new insights to be secured and bonds of trust and compassion to be strengthened. It is a non critical, non blaming therapeutic stance that supports couples and families as they come together and work toward their mutual goals of understanding, forgiveness and closeness.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Repossessing)

EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps people heal from traumatic experiences, including early attachment wounds. Using guided eye movements or other forms of bi-lateral stimulation, EMDR supports the brain in reprocessing distressing memories so they can become less emotionally charged. This process allows clients to feel more grounded, secure, and emotionally responsive in their present lives.

EMDR is highly effective for treating PTSD, acute stress disorder, complex PTSD (attachment trauma), anxiety disorders, grief and complicated bereavement, pain disorders and somatic symptoms. It can also be of help in the treatment of OCD, depressive disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders and substance abuse. It engages the brain’s natural healing ability to foster lasting emotional and relational growth.

A Safe Space Both In Person and Virtually

I emphasize the therapeutic relationship that offers a safe space and a compassionate viewpoint to work through difficult times.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to Expect

Therapy services are tailored to each client or couples needs.
Each session provides a safe and confidential environment where we will explore solutions and work together toward your therapeutic goals.
Individual and Couples sessions are typically 50 minutes (clinical hour).
The Standard session fee for a clinical hour is $150.00.
Upon arrival there are two lobbies on the 4th floor. Please feel free to make yourself comfortable.
Kari will come find you at the designated session time.

How to Schedule

Scheduling an appointment is easy.
Contact Kari by phone call or text at 615-415-0609 or by email at karineedham@comcast.net.
You can also use the “Request Appointment” button.

Services Offered

Individual, couples, and family therapy sessions.
In Person or Telehealth appointments
Monday through Friday 7:00am-2:00pm with additional late afternoon and evening times on Mondays and Thursdays
Wednesday times are exclusively Telehealth
Free Introduction conversation by Phone or FaceTime (20 minutes)
Reimbursement Statement to file with insurance provider if applicable