Dr D Lee McGahey with Love One Another Community Development Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC
In-Person in Nashville, TN 37214
Online in Tennessee
At LOACDC, we have therapists who specialize in a range of specialty areas, including but not limited to anger management, anxiety, career counseling, codependency, depression, relationship issues for couples, PTSD & gastric bypass evaluations.
Listen, life does not have to hurt ALL the time, & it is way too short to STAY unhappy & overwhelmed. You have the power to take back control of your life, job, family, & future. Rome, as great a city as it was in its prime, was not built in a day; it took time & a "plan." Together, we can develop a "plan" to get to the greatness inside you. Success is achievable; you just need the right coach.
Are you ready to live your BEST life? What does that look like for you? We have been through "hell and back," as they say. All that means is that we made it through some of the darkest, most challenging times in our lives. So, we can assure you, as long as you are breathing, there is hope for you, too.
Throughout our lives, we have walked through so many areas: addiction, anxiety, depression, esteem issues, grief and loss, gender identity, infidelity in relationships, parenting, self-doubt, and self-sabotage. It was not easy, but we did the work...one day at a time. So can you. Call or email us today so you can get the support you need to walk through this space, & let's get you to better days.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Christian, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ+, Men, Military / Veterans, Muslim, Native American, Pacific Islander, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
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.
- 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.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Christian Counseling Blends psychological practices with Christian values and scripture. It provides faith-based support for life challenges and spiritual growth.
- 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.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) An evidence-based treatment for PTSD that teaches clients to reframe unhelpful thoughts about trauma. It helps reduce guilt, shame, and fear.
- 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.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- 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.
- 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.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Music Therapy Uses music listening, songwriting, or rhythm exercises to support healing. It is effective for stress, emotional expression, and cognitive challenges.
- 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.
- 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.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: We also offer marital and premarital counseling from a Certified SYMBIS Assessment Facilitator (CSAF).
Education & Credentials
Dr D Lee McGahey with Love One Another Community Development Center EdD, LPC, NCC
- Female, Male
- License # 5900
- Licensed in TN
- Practicing Since 2000
Education: Post-Doctorate Certification, Rehabilitation Counseling (CACREP Accredited), University of Massachusetts- Boston
Doctor of Education, Tennessee State University
Master of Science, Guidance and Counseling, Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Tennessee State University
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $200
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- We accept most major insurance providers. However, for clients who are uninsured and cannot afford our average session fee, we offer a sliding fee scale to accommodate most budgets.
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna, Anthem, BHS- Behavioral Health Systems, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, Fidelis, Magellan, Managed Health Network (MHN), Medicaid, Medicare, Optum, TennCare, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Uprise Health, Wellpoint | Amerigroup, Out of Network
Dr D Lee McGahey with Love One Another Community Development Center Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Nashville, TN 37214
- Available Online for residents of Tennessee
- Online Therapy Details: We provide you will a secure video link for your session.
Love One Another Community Development Center, Inc. (LOACDC) is an organization incorporated in the state of Tennessee whose mission is to serve the community by providing services that care for immediate life needs and to offer opportunities that help community members establish a better life for themselves. We engage in mental health counseling, service to the homeless, and life skills development for incarcerated youth
and adults. The aim is to help individuals find their purpose, build healthy relationships, and find access to housing and employment. By doing this, it will help lessen the chances of regression and re-entry into the prison system and enable the participants to live a better quality of life on a daily basis.