In-Person in Nashville, TN
Online in Tennessee
As a nonbinary AuDHD therapist, I provide therapy for queer and neurodivergent people of all ages. I specialize in complex trauma and identity work, as well as other common experiences that our communities manage like anxiety, depression, stress, and family or relational difficulties. I think we all deserve a safe place to heal and be ourselves, and I would be honored to create one of those spaces for you.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Art Therapy Uses creative activities like drawing, painting, or sculpture as a way to express emotions. It is especially helpful when words are hard to find.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Sandplay Therapy Uses sand trays and miniature figures to allow symbolic expression. It is especially helpful for children and trauma survivors.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: Every person is unique and deserves an individualized approach to therapy. I approach all therapeutic work from a relational foundation, and can integrate a variety of approaches depending on what you need and want. My most in depth training is in using Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy (I am trained in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR, which is especially helpful for complex trauma), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I can also incorporate somatic work as well as sandtray, expressive arts, and other skill based approaches.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 170
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I offer a limited number of spots at a reduced fee for those who need them.
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Nat Nigro M.Ed., LPC-MHSP
- Gender Fluid, Non-Binary
- License # 7197
- Licensed in Tennessee
- Practicing Since 2022
Education: M.Ed. from Vanderbilt University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
B.S. from Vanderbilt University in Engineering Science (Concentration in Human Centered Design), Minors in Math and Computer Science
Nat Nigro Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Nashville, TN
- Available Online for residents of Tennessee
- Online Therapy Details: HIPAA compliant telehealth platform