Couples Counseling in Nashville
Emotionally Focused Therapy to help you reconnect with yourself and those you love.
Serving Nashville, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Mt. Juliet
We love love.
You do too, of course! But, loving love and feeling love are two different things.
You’ve already tried to change how you act. Like, “Maybe if I can just be less reactive and more present - THEN things will change.” Sound familiar? You’re probably frustrated, but hopeful. I mean - you’re here and Google got you here.
Your literal search for an upgrade to your relationship makes you perfect for us.
You’re also smart. You know that tweaking your behavior (or your partner’s, be honest!) isn’t cutting it, so you have to get there by going deep. Let’s not mess around with temporary solutions like date nights, elaborate chore charts or patronizing communication skills.
The stable feeling of a quality relationship is your birthright. It's at the root of all of us. And you need to be able to really trust someone to go deep and get to the heart of what's in the way.
What makes our counselors different?
We use a specific process to work through the blocks that get in the way of you having the love you deserve - whether you’re wanting to revamp your relationship with yourself, your partner or your kids.
Our commitment and level of training with Emotionally Focused Therapy sets us apart. You know that old advice, “Do one thing and do it really well?” That’s us. This is all we do and we do it really well.
We’re stubbornly dedicated to EFT because it’s evidenced-based and well-researched. We could point to mounds of journal articles to prove this point, but the most compelling proof is YOU.
Our clients have shown us that this model works. We’re moved to tears time and time again when we get to help people find their way back to themselves and to the ones they love. EFT works well for couples, individuals and families. It also works well for trauma.
How to Get Started With a Nashville Therapist
Step 1: Reach Out
FILL OUT AN INQUIRY FORM. You may already know the therapist you want to work with. If not, no worries! Laura, our Care Coordinator, will help you decide which therapist is the best match for your needs.
Step 2: Speak With Our Care Coordinator
Our Care Coordinator is the most lovely client advocate you’ll find. Tell her what works best for you (schedule, location, etc). She knows the therapists very well and knows their particular strengths so she can match you well.
Step 3: Get Matched
BOOK A SESSION! Once you get matched with a therapist, Laura will help you schedule your first appointment. You’ll never have to question what happens next. She’ll walk you through every step of the way.
Step 4: Begin Your Journey
Show up. On paper, this is the easiest part - but we recognize it’s actually the most vulnerable. Your therapist wants to know exactly where you are. Bring all your thoughts and feelings. Together, you’ll make sense of everything and slow it down, making space for clarity and connection.
First, we work to stabilize your relationship by slowing down the negative pattern that’s keeping you stuck.
Next, our therapists will help you get to the heart of what’s driving that pattern so you can team up against it.
Finally, you’ll learn how to reach for each other in new ways that strengthen your relational bond.
This process builds safety, trust and closeness - one conversation at a time.
EFT honors your relational fears and longings. It assumes that underneath the noise is a basic need for safety and connection.EFT works - because it’s human.
How Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Works:
Kelly Bourque, LMFT, Certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor
Kelly is the founder of Red Therapy Group. With 20 years of experience, her passion for Emotionally Focused Therapy makes her a trusted leader for her team of therapists and for the EFT community worldwide.
She leads her team with passion and precision, ensuring they are trained and supervised to provide excellent EFT therapy to their clients.
Meet the Team
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Cindy Hannah, LMFT
EFCT, EFIT & EFFT Certified
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Anna Lockhart, LPC-MHSP
EFCT & EFIT Certified
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Alyssa Presson, LMFT
EFCT Certified
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Sandra Habib, LMFT
EFCT Certified
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![Aubrey Ireland, LMFT]()
Aubrey Ireland, LMFT
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![Ciara Caneega, AMFT]()
Ciara Caneega, AMFT
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Mandy Hodgson, AMFT
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Grayson Hannah
Graduate Student Intern
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Marcia Truitt
Graduate Student Intern
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Kevin Reilly
Graduate Student Intern
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Laura Sessions
Care Coordinator
You can’t afford to wait.
You may think time will work on your side. It doesn't. If your relationship or mental health is suffering now - eventually it will break. Time doesn't heal. People who do nothing settle for coping. Eventually, those coping strategies wear on your physical health. We have evidence of relational distress and loneliness contributing to chronic pain, heart disease and even affecting longevity of life.
How healthy is your relationship?
Take this quick quiz to see. It’s just a quiz - it can never replace a true in-person assessment of your relationship - but it can help you quickly know where you stand.
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Couples Counseling
You need a relationship upgrade. Our couples counselors can help! You love each other, but you don’t always feel the love.
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Trauma Therapy
You have a hunch that the way you operate isn’t actually who you are. Somewhere along the way, you lost you.
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Premarital Therapy
To have a relationship that gets stronger with time, you’re smart to invest early. Walk down the aisle with confidence!
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Perinatal & Prenatal Counseling
Perinatal couples counseling offers the support and tools you need to move into parenthood with more connection, intention and emotional strength.
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Intensive Therapy
If you’re going to invest, you might as well jump into the deep end! Take 3 days, get to the heart of the matter and reconnect.
Our Nashville Therapy Offices
We have offices in Nashville, Brentwood, Murfreesboro & Mt. Juliet!
Rates & Frequently Asked Questions
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EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) helps people reconnect with themselves and others. The effectiveness of this method is backed with extensive clinical research. EFT is used with individuals, couples and families. Clients like EFT because it goes deeper than behavioral change, getting to the heart of what drives negative patterns. Watch this 2 minute video to learn what makes EFT different.
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In the first session, your therapist will listen closely to how you see the problem and what brought you into therapy. Together you’ll unpack the bigger picture and make a plan for your treatment moving forward. Our therapists are non-judgmental and efficient. They work hard to make sure you feel heard and at the same time gather relevant information so they can help you!
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The short answer? It depends. (You knew that was coming, didn’t you?)
While we can’t make any guarantees, most clients feel relief after the first session. You should feel understood, seen and confident your therapist has a plan for your treatment. Typically, clients start to feel a marked difference after 6-12 sessions. Beyond that, you’ll collaborate with your therapist about frequency and duration. We have a clinical map to guide us. There are markers that we look for along the way. That, plus your input helps us know where we are and about how much longer we have!
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Watch this 5 minute video for the play by play of how couples therapy with us goes. If you want a deeper dive - watch this 13 minute video, telling you exactly what the process of EFT is.
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I’m so glad you asked! Actually, most therapists have a caseload of about half and half - couples and individuals. A few therapists on our team are specifically trained in family work. We use Emotionally Focused Therapy for all of it and yes, we’re most known for our couples work. But, if it’s individual or family work you’re needing - please reach out! We’ll match you with a therapist that is specifically trained for what you need.
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For hourly sessions, we have therapists ranging from $60/hour for a graduate student intern to $200/hour for our most experienced therapists. For an elevated experience, we also offer 3-day or 4-day intensives. For more on that, visit our intensive site.
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We are a self-pay counseling practice, so we do not take insurance. But we do provide superbills to clients who would like to submit a claim for reimbursement with their insurance company.
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Red Therapy Group has offices in Nashville, Brentwood, Murfreesboro & Mt. Juliet. Most of our therapists offer both in-person and virtual sessions.
“Absolutely LOVE the Red Therapy Group! Their team is well-versed in Emotionally Focused Therapy and they continually go above & beyond to provide valuable resources to our community. I have referred so many clients here and will continue to do so!”