Nashville Emotional Wellness Counseling

Who We Are

At Nashville Emotional Wellness (NEW) Counseling, our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and caring environment where individuals, couples, families, and groups can come together to heal, grow, and thrive. We believe that every person has the capacity to heal themselves, but sometimes, a helping hand is necessary. Our team is dedicated to creating a space where people can reconnect with themselves, balance their lives, and heal from past wounds.

Our Services

We offer a range of services designed to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our services include:

Client Services

• Individual Therapy: Focuses on addressing personal struggles, building self-awareness, and developing coping mechanisms.
• Couples Therapy: Helps couples explore the impact of beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors on their relationship.
• Family Therapy: Supports families in addressing challenges related to connection and communication.
• Groups: Brings together individuals with similar challenges to share experiences, build connections, and grow together.

Professional Services

• Professional Development: Provides mental health students and professionals with opportunities to learn, connect, and expand professionally.
• Supervision and Feedback: Offers guidance and support for mental health professionals to grow and develop their skills.

Partnerships

At NEW, we believe that relationships are the foundation of emotional wellness. That's why we cultivate strong connections with our community partners, recognizing that true healing begins with a network of supportive relationships. We continue to nurture these partnerships to foster a culture of care, growth, and progress.

Our Team

Our team is comprised of experienced and dedicated professionals who are passionate about their work. Meet our administrators:

Jamila J Walker, MSSW, LCSW, Founder and CEO/Director of Clinical Practice, recognizes that healing is not only possible but also necessary. With a background in psychology and Africana studies, she has a diverse experience working with adolescents, women, couples, and families. She teaches as a professor at the University of Tennessee School of Social Work and enjoys spending time with her family, dancing, traveling, and writing.

Amanda Brown, MSSW, LCSW, Clinical Practice Director/Intern Field Instructor/Therapist, has a lifelong passion for listening and helping others navigate life's challenges. With over a decade of experience working with adults experiencing trauma, crisis, and mental health issues, she is dedicated to empowering her clients to heal and grow.

Our Purpose

At NEW, our purpose is to provide a welcoming, comfortable, and safe space for individuals, couples, families, and groups to heal, grow, and thrive. We strive to embody our core values of emotional safety, acceptance, forgiveness, and gratitude, and to continually improve our services to meet the evolving needs of our clients and community.

Our Values

• Emotional Safety: We create a space where individuals can express themselves freely, without fear of judgment.
• Acceptance: We acknowledge and accept our clients for who they are, without conditions or assumptions.
• Forgiveness: We believe in the power of forgiveness, not only as a healing tool but also as a means of releasing pent-up emotions and emotions.
• Gratitude: We cultivate gratitude and appreciation for the present moment, recognizing that growth and healing begin from a place of abundance.

Our Connections

We believe that healing is not a solitary journey. We continually nurture our relationships with community partners, recognizing that true growth begins with connection and collaboration.