Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Nashville, TN
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Nashville, Tennessee. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Becca Edwards
Therapist, LMSW, Ed.S., M.ed
Being highly sensitive can be both a strength and a source of overwhelm. I work with highly sensitive clients to better understand their emotional and sensory experiences, develop supportive ways to regulate their nervous systems, and recognize sensitivity as something to work with rather than something that needs to be fixed.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Nashville, TN 37212
Online in Nashville, TN
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Jason Holland
Psychologist, Ph.D.
If you are highly sensitive, you may feel things deeply and get overwhelmed more easily by conflict, noise, or constant demands. We can treat sensitivity as a temperament, not a flaw, and work on practical ways to manage overstimulation. This often includes boundaries, nervous system regulation, and improving how you navigate relationships and stress so you can feel steadier without having to shut down who you are.
25 Years Experience
In-Person Near Nashville, TN
Online in Nashville, TN
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Dr. Michelle Solomon
Psychologist, PsyD
Together we explore how your sensitivity can leave you feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood and drained, and also explore how sensitivity can be a strength. Together, we will build boundaries and strategies to help you thrive. My approach is validating, thoughtful, and tailored to support your emotional depth.
9 Years Experience
Online in Nashville, TN (Online Only)
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Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP): Navigating a High-Definition World
From Sensory Overwhelm to Strategic Depth
About 20% of the population is born with a nervous system that processes information more deeply than others. While the world often labels this as being "too sensitive," in my practice, we recognize this as Sensory Processing Sensitivity—a trait that brings incredible empathy, creativity, and intuition, but also a higher risk for burnout and overwhelm.
The Challenges of the "Deep Processor"
Living as an HSP in a neurotypical, fast-paced society can feel like your "volume" is permanently turned up. We work together to navigate:
Emotional Overwhelm: Learning to distinguish between your own emotions and the "emotional residue" you pick up from others in the room.
Sensory Meltdowns & Shut Downs: Identifying the environmental triggers—loud noises, bright lights, or chaotic social systems—that lead to systemic exhaustion.
Rejection Sensitivity: Addressing the deep, often painful way that HSPs process social cues and perceived criticism.
The HSP Professional: Healers, Pastors, and Creatives
I have a "special love" for working with highly sensitive healers. Your sensitivity is likely what makes you an incredible therapist, pastor, or leader, but it is also what makes you susceptible to secondary trauma. We use a Systems Theory approach to:
Architect Your Environment: Creating "sensory-safe" professional and personal spaces that allow your nervous system to rest.
Attachment & Boundaries: Moving away from the "people-pleasing" often used as a safety strategy, toward a grounded, authentic way of relating to others.
EMDR for Overstimulation: Using EMDR to process past moments of "sensory trauma" or times when you were shamed for your sensitivity.
Honoring Your High-Definition Lens
With over 20 years of experience, I am here to help you stop apologizing for your depth and start honoring it. You don't need to "toughen up"; you need to develop the strategies that allow your sensitive system to flourish.
Your sensitivity is not a flaw in the system—it is a different, more intricate way of being human.
21 Years Experience
Online in Nashville, TN (Online Only)
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Dr. Dawnn R. Meiers
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Welcome, my highly sensitive sisters, empaths, introverts, and tender creatives! I'm here with (and for) you. When we can't change the environment around us, we can cultivate skillfulness, practice self-compassion, and engage with nature as a place of refuge.
19 Years Experience
Online in Nashville, TN (Online Only)
Nashville's identity as the hub of the country music and entertainment industries creates distinct demand for therapists who understand performance anxiety, creative identity, and the psychological pressures of a career where public persona and private self are often difficult to separate. The city's explosive growth — driven by healthcare, technology, and tourism — has brought a large influx of transplants navigating social isolation and the challenge of building community in a fast-changing city. Vanderbilt University Medical Center and HCA Healthcare, one of the largest hospital systems in the country, provide major institutional mental health resources alongside a growing network of private practices. Nashville's strong faith community means many residents seek therapists who can integrate spiritual values with evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Nashville, TN Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Nashville, TN average 19 years of experience and charge around $230 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (46%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (43%), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (43%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$230
Accept insurance
29%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 57% |
Online Only |
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| 43% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 46% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 43% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Somatic Therapy |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 39% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 36% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Christian |
| 32% | Men |
| 32% | Military / Veterans |