In-Person in Nashville, TN 37216
Online in Tennessee
As a licensed professional counselor, I provide individual therapy services for adults who experience anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, body image concerns, chronic stress, and life transitions. I believe the power of relationships is the lifeforce in our stories - we're not meant to be alone. I'm honored to journey with you as a fellow human and therapist in exploring your thoughts, emotions, and experiences to help you get unstuck and flourishing.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Languages: English
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.
- 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.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- 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.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
Approach Description: Counseling sessions with me are conversational, relational, and exploratory; over time, we will develop our unique style of working together that will foster your healing and growth. Taking the deep dive into understanding yourself is incredibly brave and vulnerable.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $165
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I offer sliding scale sessions based on income and availability.
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Patricia McGuire LPC-MHSP, NCC
- Female
- License # 5431
- Licensed in Tennessee
- Practicing Since 2015
Education: I received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wheaton College in 2015. I completed my postgraduate certificate in Relational Psychodynamic Therapy from the Contemporary Psychodynamic Institute in 2023.
Patricia McGuire Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Nashville, TN 37216
- Available Online for residents of Tennessee
Your personal story impacts how you relate to others, respond to stress, and connect with yourself. I work with adult individuals who are curious about who they are and how they show up in the world. In therapy, we will explore who you are in the context of your experiences and work together to find clarity and relief.