Expert Tennessee Therapist
for Anxiety, OCD, & Trauma

Kathryn Wood, LPC-MHSP, CRC, MT-BC

nashville therapist for ocd, anxiety, and trauma

Hi! I’m Kathryn, your Tennessee therapist offering high-quality, fully-virtual counseling wherever you might be in Tennessee.

I’m a multi-certified & licensed therapist with 14+ years of experience helping teens & adults find hope & healing in their mental health journeys.

I specialize in providing fully-online therapy to folks who’ve gone through some pretty tough stuff in their lives, and are having difficulty finding a sense of peace amid spiraling cycles of anxiety, OCD, trauma & PTSD, and related struggles.

I’ve also been on your side of the chair before, and know just how overwhelming it is to take the vulnerable step to seek support.

With this in mind, my mission is to help you stop feeling frenzied, and start experiencing true calm, confidence & connectedness.

I collaborate with you to:

  • Compassionately explore & address the roots of your struggles

  • Provide tailor-fit therapy customized exactly for you

  • Support & motivate you as you work towards your goals, celebrating in both the successes and stumbles

  • Make sure therapy isn’t boring, pointless, or draining—instead, build a space for insight, inspiration, and real-life upgrades!

  • Prioritize your emotional well-being in aaaallllllll the feelings

  • Bring some humor along the way, because let’s be real - this stuff is HARD, and we could all use a little light amid the dark!

Explore Working with Me

What Others Say About Working with Me

  • OCD Therapy Client:

    “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!

  • Ginger Pilarski, LPC-MHSP, EMDR-C

    “Kathryn is a highly knowledgeable therapist who meets each client right where they are without judgment, and offers them real tools and skills to move forward in their lives with confidence. Kathryn is my number one referral for clients struggling with OCD.”

  • Trauma & PTSD Therapy Client:

    "Kathryn is warm, supportive, and direct (in a good way) and she supported me in building a trauma toolbox that helps me live with less limits in my life."

  • Miranda Pool, LPC-MHSP, RYT-200

    “Kathryn balances expert knowledge and professional confidence with a palpable groundedness & warmth that enables people to feel safe in her presence. You feel like you are in good hands when Kathryn's around. She is a talented clinician who cares deeply.”

  • Anxiety Therapy Client:

    "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 now!"

  • Jamie Codispoti, LCSW

    “I've known Kathryn for over 10 years + I continue to be impressed with her gentle, but honest nature, while giving others a safe space to heal. She's compassionate, non-judgmental and the utmost professional. She is a true blessing to our field!”

  • Music Therapy Client:

    “This is the MOST FUN I’ve ever had in therapy. And I’ve done a lot of therapy!”

  • Terra McGill, LPC-MHSP

    “Kathryn is a highly skilled therapist who provides a space of inclusion, safety, and comfort for of her clients. I have referred clients to Kathryn without reservation, trusting that they will receive the most quality care.”

How I’m Qualified to Support You

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…and some fun facts about your Tennessee virtual therapist!

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  • When not providing therapy, you might catch me writing songs and playing music around Nashville & beyond

  • I’ve been a guest writer & panelist for National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), To Write Love On Her Arms, & WWL-TV (New Orleans), and often research & write mental health-minded essays for digital de-stigmatization

  • I believe that some of the quickest mood boosters are dance & laughter - so it’s not uncommon to find me busting a move in the grocery aisle, or telling a dad joke at the end of a heavy therapy session 🙃

Connect with Kathryn

Want to learn more?
Explore these F.A.Q.s!

  • I specialize in supporting tweens, teens & adults facing anxiety, OCD, PTSD & Trauma, and related issues - like depression, grief, insomnia, self-esteem struggles, and body picking & pulling.

    I use a variety of specialized therapies including EMDR, Exposure & Response Prevention, Habit Reversal Training, Internal F Systems, Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, & music therapy. I've strengthened my therapy practice over 14+ years of clinical helping experience, and I'm excited to offer you a custom blend of therapy to best meet your needs!

    Consultations are perfect for determining if I may be the right therapist for you. And if it seems like I’m not, I’m glad to provide you some referral resources at the close of our consultation call!

    *Emboldened Therapy is firmly anti-racist, anti-sexist, & LGBTQIA-allied, and serves folks from all flavors & cultures of life. Hate is not tolerated in this therapy space!*

  • Before your first session, you'll receive a unique Zoom link for all appointments, also included in weekly reminders!

    For your session, you'll need a charged device with camera and sound, the Zoom app, and optionally earbuds/headphones or a hydrating (non-alcoholic!) beverage. It can help to spend 5-10 minutes testing your settings!

    Please note: you, and only you, should be the person in this session. If you’d like someone else to be in your session, discuss this with Kathryn in your consultation. :)

  • Sessions are held on Mondays through Thursdays from 3:00pm - 7:00pm EST // 2:00pm - 6:00pm CST.
    **Evening sessions are often in high-demand, and cannot be guaranteed as available at the time of your call!

    • Individual Counseling:
      $165 per 55-Minute Session

    • EMDR Intensives:
      $155/hour for 2-to-4 Hour Sessions
      *Available to established clients on a case-by-case basis

    Emboldened Therapy is considered an Out of Network (OON) Provider. I will provide you with monthly Superbills to secure OON Insurance Reimbursement, if your plan has these benefits.

    I also recommend using Thrizer, a 3rd-party reimbursement platform, to make getting insurance repayment a bit smoother. Head to the Fees & Insurance page for more info on insurance reimbursement options!

  • The first session is a way for me to learn about you and the reasons you came to therapy. Before this session, you'll fill out some forms in a secure client portal to help us both prepare. I’ll then go over your responses beforehand so we can dive right into what matters most – you!

    Some questions I might ask you in that session could be:

    • What goals would you like to reach by going to therapy?

    • What do I need to know about you to understand your current challenges?

    • What's worked for you - in therapy, or in life - before? What hasn't worked?

    You can ask me questions, too! This is your space, and you can use it any way you need to.

    The most important part of a first session is that you see if you feel I’m a good fit for you. If you feel supported, seen, and at-ease with me, we can discuss if you’d like to meet again.

  • Therapy is an investment in yourself, not a quick fix. Meeting less than every other week can delay relief, and for therapies like EMDR and Exposure Response Prevention, weekly sessions are proven necessary for support and safety. With this in mind, I recommend regular weekly or bi-weekly appointments to ensure your therapeutic well-being. Most clients start with weekly sessions, but this is flexible - we’ll discuss what might be best for you in your consultation call!

  • Feeling like things you say or do in therapy could "get out" is a super common concern. I want you to know that unless you are in danger of seriously hurting yourself or someone else, or someone is seriously hurting you, your story is confidential and your session information is protected.

    I highly respect your privacy and value your trust. If you have specific questions about how confidentiality works, you can ask during your during a free consultation or anytime during our work together.

Ready to live emboldened?

Let's Talk!