Business Details
Compassionate Mental Health Therapy in Nashville
With over two decades of experience as a licensed psychologist and energy healer, I specialize in guiding individuals toward emotional healing and personal transformation. My practice integrates evidence-based modalities like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and somatic experiencing with transpersonal psychology and spiritual frameworks to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational challenges. Trained in both Western clinical psychology and Eastern philosophies, I offer a holistic approach that addresses mind, body, and spirit.My work focuses on empowering clients to break free from destructive patterns, develop self-awareness, and cultivate healthier relationships. As a published researcher and former board member of professional organizations, I combine academic rigor with compassionate care. My Nashville-based practice provides individual, couples, and group therapy tailored to each client's unique journey toward lasting healing and fulfillment.
Services
EMDR Therapy
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Couples Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized trauma therapy experience
- Our practice integrates EMDR with somatic and spiritual healing modalities
- We provide evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapy protocols
- Our therapist holds advanced psychological examiner certification
- We combine clinical expertise with personalized, holistic care
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA
- Licensed Psychological Examiner
- Reiki Master
What people say
Improved relationships
No longer feel shame
Deep personal growth
Effective trauma resolution
Lasting emotional relief
Services
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy uses guided eye movements to reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional impact. This evidence-based approach helps clients resolve PTSD symptoms, anxiety, and depression by restructuring negative thought patterns. Clinically proven to accelerate healing through bilateral brain stimulation.
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Ketamine therapy combines psychedelic medicine with psychotherapy to treat treatment-resistant depression and PTSD. The protocol includes preparation, medicine sessions, and integration therapy to achieve lasting neurochemical changes. Requires six initial sessions followed by maintenance doses as needed.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma treatment integrates somatic experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness techniques. Addresses complex PTSD, abuse recovery, and attachment issues through nervous system regulation and cognitive restructuring. Focuses on building resilience and healthy coping mechanisms.
Anxiety Treatment
Holistic anxiety treatment combines DBT skills, meditation, and EMDR therapy to address panic disorders and generalized anxiety. Teaches clients to regulate emotions through somatic awareness and cognitive reframing. Develops personalized coping strategies for long-term symptom management.
Couples Counseling
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication patterns and resolving relational trauma. Uses Emotion-Focused Therapy and attachment theory to rebuild trust and intimacy. Addresses codependency patterns and fosters healthier relationship dynamics through structured interventions.
People
Cathy Hacker, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Hacker holds a Ph.D. in Multicultural Counseling Psychology with 20+ years specializing in trauma recovery. She combines EMDR therapy, somatic healing, and spiritual integration to treat anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Her Nashville practice emphasizes holistic mental health care.
Questions
What makes EMDR therapy different from traditional talk therapy?
EMDR therapy uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic memories stored in the brain, creating lasting neural changes more efficiently than traditional talk therapy alone.
Is ketamine-assisted therapy safe and legal?
When administered by trained professionals in controlled settings, ketamine therapy is both safe and legal. It's FDA-approved for treatment-resistant depression under medical supervision.
How long does trauma recovery typically take?
Trauma treatment duration varies by individual needs, but most clients experience significant improvement within 12-20 sessions combining EMDR, somatic therapy, and cognitive restructuring techniques.
Do you accept insurance for mental health services?
While we don't process insurance directly, we provide superbill documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Payment options include major credit cards and flexible payment plans.
What types of psychological testing are offered?
We provide comprehensive psychological assessments for learning disorders, personality evaluations, and career counseling using standardized testing instruments administered by licensed professionals.
Can couples therapy help with communication issues?
Yes, our couples counseling specifically addresses communication breakdowns using Emotion-Focused Therapy techniques to improve understanding and strengthen relationship dynamics.
