OUR THERAPISTS
Gayden Fite, MEd, LPC-MHSP, LICDC, TTS
Gayden Fite is the owner of East Nashville Counseling. Gayden has been in practice for over 20 years and offers counseling for most major disorders including major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders and trauma disorders. Gayden has a special interest and expertise in dissociative identity disorder (DID), LGBTQ and senior issues. Gayden helps clients find hope and the strength to move forward. "Better after one session" is her motto. She believes therapist accessibility is a crucial element in the therapy process and encourages client/therapist texting in difficult times. You can text Gayden at 615-440-8909 or schedule a session through the Simple Practice application Gayden-fite@secureme.com
Accepted Insurance : Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna-Evernorth, Humana, United Health Care, Optum, Oscar, Magellan, Prudential, UMR, and
Medicare. Employee Assistance Programs ( EAP's ) Accepted.
Ashley Elmquist- Ed.S, NCC, LPC-MHSP
A major thread in Ashley’s work has been care for families. Having worked in volunteer and professional capacities with children and families for more than 17 years and as a mother of three young children, Ashley has found herself with a deep care for helping people find their own healing to stop cycles of toxic stress. When children or teens feel out of control or parents feel overwhelmed, working through issues that require learning how to emotionally regulate–such as trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, ADD, and OCD–can lead to healing that improves one’s ability to securely connect in relationships. Trauma, which might be described as any disruption in typical development, creates survival responses that can prevent us from finding safety in connections. Ashley’s personal model of counseling, an eclectic combination of attachment theory, CBT, brainspotting, play, artistic expression, and DART therapy, helps clients heal from issues that chronically disrupt relationships and wholehearted living. By developing a great foundation of healthy coping and regulation skills through this model of counseling, moving through trauma to healing becomes that much more possible.
To inquire about in-person or telehealth therapy, contact Ashley at ashleyelmquistlpc@gmail.com.
Tozia Ware- Ed.S, LPC-MHSP (temp), NCC
Tozia is a trauma-informed and psychedelic-assisted therapist passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma and find their inner strength and wisdom. He uses a variety of techniques, including Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing, to address anxiety, depression, racial trauma, and complex PTSD. Tozia creates a safe, culturally sensitive space for his clients and those exploring psychedelic medicine. His holistic approach focuses on the whole person, empowering you to overcome challenges and achieve your goals. Ready to begin your healing journey?
Contact Tozia today:
Email: tozia@modernhealingco.com
Phone: 615-502-2115
Danielle Peters - NCC, LPC-MHSP (temp)
Danielle offers psychotherapy for adults (individuals, couples, and groups) and enjoys working with a wide range of people and concerns. Her focus areas include anxiety, shame, perfectionism, relational distress, addictions, betrayal trauma, and complicated grief. Many live with the inner conflict between life’s longings, the pursuit of happiness, and the hope that things are not as they should or could be. Danielle offers a space for clients to grapple with being human - the delightful, confusing, painful, overwhelming, and sorrowful parts — to validate the struggle, expand awareness, repair the hurt, and practice new strategies toward a life of wholeness.
Danielle approaches therapy with a trauma-informed, attachment-focused lens and integrates various theories to promote understanding and change. She has additional training in Marriage & Family Therapy, Brainspotting, Kali Connection Therapy, level 2 Gottman Couples Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and Partner Betrayal Trauma.
You can reach Danielle at d.peterscounseling@gmail.com or 615-601-2695
Steven Stewart, NCC
Steven is a Nationally Certified Counselor in East Nashville, TN. He has been treating both individuals and clients on the east side since 2012 and supports them to work through problems, change destructive habits, and improve their quality of life. His goals are your goals- he wants each client to find what they want from themselves in their counseling experience. Those things are usually happiness and satisfaction in life, regardless what the individual details are. In addition to being a mental health therapist, he previously had fifteen years as a healthcare executive. To connect with Steven, use the contact info below:
931-284-4822
Laurie Baldwin, LPC-I
Laurie's goal as a counselor is to really listen to you, to hold safe space for you, to understand your struggles, to consider possible sources of stress, and to help you craft goals to make your life better. With an abundance of life experience, it is her hope to walk with you through life's challenges whether they be family related, relationships, marriage, career, child rearing, illness, divorce, grief or any combination of these. Laurie is a lifelong learner, a working mother, and a funny and supportive friend and family member. People who know her well will tell you that she is strong, determined, straightforward, and kind.
To connect with Laurie, use the contact info below:
615-332-4357
Nick Cutler, LPC-MHSP
Nick employs a relational approach to therapy, emphasizing the development of healthy family dynamics and the emotional well-being of children, adolescents, and adults. His therapeutic work integrates a range of evidence-informed modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Experiential Therapy, Play Therapy, Wilderness Therapy, Adventure Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Each session is guided by a foundation of empathy, openness, and understanding, with the goal of fostering a safe and supportive environment. By building trust and encouraging authentic expression, Nick helps clients explore their emotions and experiences, ultimately supporting them in becoming their most genuine and empowered selves.
To connect with Nick please, please use the contact information below:
(518) 320-4574