Unlock Calm & Confidence
with Anxiety Therapy in Tennessee
with Kathryn Wood, LPC-MHSP, CRC, MT-BC
Stressed. Worried. Apprehensive. Overwhelmed…
You’re holding your breath as your insides shake…
Waiting for the next terrible thing to happen, you grasp for any form of control —like replaying your day over and over, trying to figure out “what went wrong” or “what I could have done better.”
You battle with your mind while others offer the all-too-common advice: “Just relax. Don’t worry about it…”
So you try. You try really, REALLY hard.
You work out until you can barely stand. You journal until your hand cramps.
You listen to meditation apps until your phone dies. You numb yourself with doom-scrolling, binge-watching, or even fantasizing about a different life—anything to catch a break.
And for a while, it works! …Temporarily.
But then the endless discomfort, constant overthinking, sleepless nights, and physical tension creep back. You’re so freakin’ OVER it!
What you really want is lasting relief.
You want to be the grounded, capable person you've been dreaming of.
Anxiety may feel like you're stuck in a never-ending maze (complete with creepy scarecrows!), but with the right anxiety therapy in Nashville and beyond, you don’t have to stay trapped!
Whether you’re seeking anxiety therapy in Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Clarksville, or anywhere in Tennessee, Emboldened Therapy provides proven-to-work support.
Unlock confidence & calm with online anxiety therapy
tailor-fit to you!
Online Anxiety Therapy in Tennessee can help with:
OCD around themes like cleanliness, perfectionism & order, health & hypochondria, romantic relationships, harm & disaster, morals & ethics, suicide & self-harm, pregnancy & perinatal fear, and much more
General anxiety that tends to show up as excessive, uncontrollable anxiety about everyday events & activities
Panic Disorder & Panic Attacks that feel like chest pain, trouble breathing, racing heart, or dizziness
Social Anxiety, and it’s more serious relative, Agoraphobia
Specific Phobias, like fear of bugs, driving, dogs, flying & heights, medical procedures, and more
Separation Anxiety that triggers high fear about separation from your loved ones or important people
Performance Anxiety in situations like public speaking, playing sports, artistic performances, or even sexual intimacy - anywhere you may feel like you’re being evaluated or at-risk of criticism
Ways We’ll Approach Anxiety Therapy in Tennessee
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ACT is all about embracing your thoughts and feelings without letting them control you - practicing flexibility with your anxiety, instead of struggling with control. Instead of battling against your obsessions, ACT encourages you to focus on what truly matters in your life. ACT teaches you to accept your thoughts and feelings without letting them dominate your life. It’s about living a life that’s meaningful, even when anxiety shows up.
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DBT helps you build skills like emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to increase stability amidst the heaviest times of your anxiety. Most folks find DBT tools practical, easy to access, and incredibly diverse, since many of the DBT techniques support bigger-umbrella stressors that come when life reaaaally starts life-ing!
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ERP is a proven, highly effective method for treating OCD & specific anxiety issues like Agoraphobia, Hypochondria, and Social Anxiety. By gradually and safely exposing you to your fears or obsessions while preventing compulsive responses, ERP helps you retrain your brain to manage anxiety in a healthier way. The result? Less reliance on compulsions and more peace of mind.
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EMDR is a powerful therapy used to process and heal from trauma, which can often be at the root of more intense anxieties. Through guided eye movements, EMDR helps you reframe distressing memories, reducing their emotional impact and allowing you to move forward with greater resilience. By working to lighten the roots & origins of your trauma, EMDR can help you manage the residual Anxiety symptoms much more effectively!
Anxiety Therapy in Tennessee can help you…
Rediscover who you truly are underneath the stress
Build resilience to face life’s challenges with steadiness and focus
Find contentment in everyday moments and embrace a more fulfilling life
Transform nervous energy into a powerful source of motivation and clarity
Navigate life with intention and assurance, instead of reacting to everything around you
Shift your perspective on anxiety, turning worry into personal growth
Boost your confidence and strength by facing fear
Strengthen your relationships and foster deeper connections
With the effective Anxiety Therapy in Nashville, Memphis, Clarksville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, or anywhere in TN, you’ll gain skills that transform stress & worry into capability & contentment!
Hi! I’m Kathryn, and I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m a licensed therapist in Tennessee with over 14 years of experience helping teens and adults heal and find hope. Therapy can feel confusing or unhelpful if your therapist doesn’t understand you. That’s why I use proven treatments for anxiety and its different types to bring real results. I offer fully online therapy across Tennessee, including Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Memphis, so you can get support from wherever you’re located. If you want to feel calm, confident, and connected instead of overwhelmed, I’m here to help you get there!
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Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC), #09750 from the Certification Board for Music Therapists
Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) #5001 in the State of Tennessee
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), #405805 from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counseling
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Bachelor & Master of Music Therapy degrees from Loyola University New Orleans, 2010 & 2012
Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Rehabilitation & Counseling from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans, 2019
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Eye Movement Densitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained Therapist through EMDR International Association
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Trained Therapist through The Knowledge Tree
CBT-Insomnia (CBT-I) Trained Therapist through the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs' Center for Deployment Psychology
Prolonged Exposure (PE) Trained Therapist through the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Habit Reversal Trained (HRT) Therapist through nationally-renowned OCD & Anxiety Expert Amanda Petrik-Gardner, LCPC
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) Trained Therapist through the Centerstone Research Institute
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14+ years in the social services field providing high-quality outcome-oriented services to youth and adults in Nashville, and beyond - in settings like:
Alternative High Schools & Inclusive Learning Classrooms
Acute Crisis Inpatient Hospitals & Long-Term Psychiatric Residential Facilities
Structured Mental Health Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Programs
Skilled Nursing Care & Memory-Care Facilities
Dual-Diagnosis Substance Abuse & Mental Health Recovery Treatment Centers
Adult Developmental & Intellectual Disability Dayhabilitation Programs
Forensic Vocational Rehabilitation Practices
Community Outpatient Mental Health Centers
Anxiety Therapy F-A-Q-s
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How long you'll be in therapy varies depending on individual needs, but many clients start noticing improvements within just 2-to-4 sessions. A typical course of anxiety therapy treatment may last anywhere from 12-to-20 sessions. Together, we'll work on a plan & timeline that's best for you - including your own personal story, needs, goals, and life factors. Book a free consultation today to learn more!
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Absolutely! Online therapy services are designed to deliver the same high-quality care as in-person sessions, and every single tool we'll use is super easy to access in virtual therapy. Whether you’re in Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Clarksville, or anywhere in Tennessee, you can receive effective anxiety treatment from the comfort of your home, without the added stress of a commute, gas prices, or that one driver who keeps swerving lanes. Book your free consultation to get started with your online anxiety therapy journey today!
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It’s completely understandable to feel nervous about starting therapy, especially for anxiety. But I assure you, you'll feel cared for and heard every step of way with regular check-ins, active listening, and relationship developing in every session. You'll decide the pace that makes the most sense for you - and I'll follow your lead!
Book your free consultation to start facing your fears today.
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Expert Care, Right Where You Are.
Whether you’re in Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Clarksville, or anywhere in Tennessee, Kathryn’s high-quality, proven-to-work specialized anxiety therapy is just a click away with online counseling! No commutes, no running late for a gas fill-up, or sitting in a not so comfy office chair - online therapy sessions are designed to fit your busy life, so you can access the care you need regardless of where you are. All you need is an electronic device, Wi-Fi or data connection, and a private space to connect.Personalized, Compassionate Support.
I understand the gnarliest highs & lows of anxiety, and am here to help you every step of the way with empathy and expertise. With years of success helping others right where you are find peace and acceptance with anxiety in all its forms, I’ve got ample training & experience to be the relief support sidekick you need! -
Ready to take the next step for anxiety therapy in Tennessee? Click HERE to book free phone chat where we'll spend 20-minutes (give or take!) discussing your anxiety-specific needs, goals, hopes, and questions. If you think I'm the right fit for you, we'll schedule your 1st session by the close of that call!
And, in the meantime, you can check out the FAQS page to answer any burning questions before our call. :)
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Anxiety Therapy Tennessee: Success Stories
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"Kathryn was patient and encouraging enough that I was able to open up to the challenge. Now I’m no longer hiding in my house for fear of the next big terrible thing, I’m driving, again, and my panic attacks have drastically dropped!"
S. sought out Anxiety Therapy to help face chronic driving phobias & break free from stress-inducing rumination.
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“Although I still struggle at times with my intrusive thoughts, the strategies I learned with Kathryn got me to work through my OCD without giving in and with a heck of a lot more compassion. I just wish I'd know about ERP therapy sooner!
T. came to OCD Anxiety therapy to address relationship OCD & sexual orientation OCD, and now reports now enjoys a healthy, stress-free marriage.
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"Before working with Kathryn, I thought all therapy was the same. Having insightful, constructive anxiety therapy has made a world of difference in how I handle the hard stuff how!"
Two years into consistent talk therapy, V. found Emboldened Therapy and found tangible tools to manage their general anxiety within 8 total sessions.
