Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Gallatin, TN
Tennessee Mental Wellness was founded in 2017 by Emily Runyan, LMFT, with a vision to deliver high-quality, personalized mental health care to Middle Tennessee. Our practice has grown from a solo operation to a team of over 12 dedicated professionals, offering in-person and telehealth services across the state. We specialize in trauma-informed care, utilizing evidence-based therapies like Brainspotting, CBT, and the Gottman Method to address anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and post-traumatic growth.Our clinicians are selected for their expertise in emotional trauma recovery and relationship healing, with a commitment to connecting individuals to their inherent wholeness. We prioritize creating a safe, compassionate space where clients feel understood and supported through life's challenges, from bariatric counseling to LGBTQIA+ affirming care. Our mission remains focused on healing hearts, strengthening relationships, and empowering growth through clinical excellence and lifelong learning.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Brainspotting
Medication Management
Group Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Bariatric Counseling
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed care with evidence-based therapies like Brainspotting and CBT
- Our team includes Tennessee's only certified Brainspotting practitioners
- Specialized programs for bariatric counseling and LGBTQIA+ affirming care
- Proven success in treating anxiety, depression, and relationship recovery
- Flexible session formats including telehealth across Tennessee
What people say
Amazing partner in healing journey
Safe place for all clients
Advanced therapeutic techniques
5-star counseling center
Higher-end counseling services
Services
Brainspotting Therapy
Specialized brain-focused therapy for trauma recovery using eye position techniques. Helps process emotional pain and anxiety through neurophysiological pathways. Effective for PTSD, OCD, and chronic pain management with lasting results.
Couples Counseling
Evidence-based therapy for relationship recovery using Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Addresses communication issues, rebuilds trust after betrayal, and strengthens emotional intimacy for lasting partnership improvements.
Anxiety Treatment
Customized care combining CBT, mindfulness, and somatic approaches for anxiety management. Helps clients understand thought patterns, develop coping strategies, and achieve emotional balance through structured therapeutic interventions.
Bariatric Counseling
Comprehensive mental health support for bariatric patients including pre-surgery evaluations and post-operative group therapy. Addresses emotional eating patterns and supports long-term lifestyle changes for surgical candidates.
Medication Management
Collaborative psychiatric services with affiliate providers for medication needs. Combines counseling with medication support for conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD while maintaining therapeutic continuity.
People
Emily Runyan
Founder & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Founder of Tennessee Mental Wellness with over 15 years of experience in trauma recovery. Specializes in relationship healing and Brainspotting therapy, serving as a clinical supervisor for emerging therapists.
Tiffany Zwart
Licensed Professional Counselor
Specializes in trauma therapy for LGBTQIA+ individuals and postpartum depression. Provides affirming care for teens and adults using evidence-based approaches like CBT and Brainspotting.
Keiara Marsh-Cartwright
Clinical Director & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Supervisor-in-training with expertise in complex relationships and life transitions. Focuses on adolescent mental health and family systems therapy while leading clinical operations.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We utilize evidence-based methods including Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and the Gottman Method tailored to individual client needs.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Yes, we provide virtual therapy sessions throughout Tennessee for clients preferring remote mental health care options.
How do I start therapy?
Begin by selecting a therapist, booking a free consultation, then scheduling your first session either in-person or online.
What insurance do you accept?
We operate as an out-of-network provider to maintain therapeutic independence while offering documentation for potential reimbursement.
Are your therapists specialized?
All clinicians have specific expertise in trauma recovery, relationship counseling, and evidence-based modalities like Brainspotting therapy.
