Does any of this sound familiar?
Parents:
Your daughter:
- Struggles with anxiety
- Worries a lot
- Is incredibly tough on herself
- Nothing seems to help her feel better
You:
- Worry about her when you never had to before
- Want to know how to help her
- Want to see her be confident and happy
Teens & Young Women
- You're not sure who you are or where you belong
- You get really nervous talking to people
- Your sleep has changed and it’s affecting your energy
- You feel like you always have to prove yourself
- You're worrying about everything
- You are so done with feeling this way all the time
If you're looking for a therapist in Franklin, TN, I'm here for you. Just reach out.
How I Help
Help for Adolescents
Being a teenager is hard. Sometimes problems are too big to handle alone. It’s tough to enjoy life if you’re constantly dealing with stress and worry. I can help you get the life you want.
Help for Young Adults
Making your way in the world as an independent adult can be a challenge. Anxiety and pressure can come from everywhere and it can be hard to “keep up.” I want to help you feel confident and enjoy this time in your life.
Walk + Talk Therapy
This is just what it sounds like – walking and talking. Research repeatedly shows that physical activity can improve mood. Add talking to this and it’s a winning combination to overcome anxiety.
Group
Counseling
This group for high school girls is designed to help your daughter feel confident, proud, and less anxious. She will start to see herself the way you see her – as valuable and loveable.
I'm happy to introduce my canine assistant, Edge!
Scroll down to read more about Edge and what it's like to work with us!
Hi, I’m Cody.
Teen and young adult years are tough, particularly for young women. They’re challenging times that bring their own set of problems. Life can feel like a never ending maze of stress, anxiety, and confusion, leaving you unsure of where to go for help.
Nearly my entire career, I’ve worked with young women and teen girls struggling with anxiety, self esteem, or just feeling lost. While I may look like I would work mainly with "tough" teen guys, that's not necessarily the case. I enjoy working with teenage girls and young women, helping them to feel empowered and use their voice. Throughout the years, I’ve seen that working with a male therapist can be especially helpful for learning about healthy boundaries, and developing comfort in having a positive relationship with a male role model who listens and is sensitive to the needs and wants, as well as the issues that young women and teenage girls face in today’s society.
I know anxiety can come with some other concerns, like depression and self harm. These are also common issues that I help folks with. I'm LGBT+ affirming and welcome clients from all walks of life.
...and this is Edge.
What can I say about Edge?
He's a 12-year-old Beagle/Bassett hound mix. We've been together since I rescued him from the animal shelter here in Franklin when he was just 10 weeks old. He's grown into a natural counselor. Edge is intuitive, great at reading and responding to people's feelings, and has been the calmest dog I've ever been around from the time he was a puppy. He loves people, and he loves his "job."
If you're not into dogs, that's completely fine. Edge has a part-time schedule and isn't in the office every day. Just let me know, and I'll be happy to help you with an appointment time for a day when he's out of the office.