About
The Center for Authentic Growth is a queer-affirming, values-driven group practice offering relational, trauma-informed care for individuals and relationships in Nashville and across Tennessee. Their team provides inclusive, trauma-informed care in person at their Nashville office and virtually across Tennessee, supporting healing, connection, and meaningful growth at every stage. They offer a range of services including individual therapy, couples and relational therapy, premarital counseling, therapy intensives, groups, supervision, and community offerings. Their therapists, coaches, healers, and master's-level interns provide affirming, compassionate, and non-judgmental care for individuals and relationships. The practice acknowledges the traditional and unceded territory of the S'atsoyaha (Yuchi), Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), and ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East) People, and pays respects to Elders and Indigenous Peoples, past and present.
Insurance & payment
Insurance details are not listed publicly — call the practice to confirm.
Listed fee: $155 per session. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Individual Therapy
They offer individual therapy for teens and adults in person and virtually, supporting concerns including anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions.
Relational Therapy
Their relational therapy is for couples and relationships at all stages, grounded in evidence-based approaches and inclusive of diverse relationship structures and identities.
Premarital Counseling
They offer inclusive premarital counseling supports couples of all identities and relationship structures in building communication, understanding, and a strong foundation for marriage.
Therapy Intensives
They offer therapy intensives, which are extended, focused support using IFS and trauma-informed approaches for deeper healing beyond the traditional therapy hour.
Groups
They offer affirming group programs for LGBTQIA+ teens, queer and trans adults, and clinicians, combining creative expression, community connection, and emotional support.
Supervision
They provide IFS-informed clinical supervision for MFTs and LPCs through individual and group formats focused on ethical practice, self-of-the-therapist work, and growth.