Cindy Patterson (she/her)

LMFT
Accepting Clients

I believe that you already carry a deep inner wisdom — therapy is the space where we learn to hear it again.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Franklin, TN

Services

About My Clients

You’re someone who has spent years being capable, responsible, and attuned to what others need — yet inside, something feels unsettled. From the outside, you look steady, but internally you’re navigating uncertainty, self‑doubt, or a quiet sense that you’ve drifted away from yourself. You may be moving through a transition, carrying more than you let on, or longing for clarity and meaning in a season that feels unfamiliar.

My Background and Approach

My approach is grounded in the belief that your inner experiences — the overwhelm, uncertainty, or parts of you that feel lost — make sense in the context of what you’ve carried. I work at the intersection of life transitions, identity shifts, trauma, and the emotional weight of being capable and responsible for so long. I draw from IFS‑informed, somatic, and attachment‑based approaches to help you slow down, listen inward, and understand the protective patterns that have supported you. I’m Level 2 trained in IFS and integrate Brainspotting, mindfulness, and somatic awareness in a way that feels attuned and collaborative. My hope is to support you in reconnecting with clarity, ease, and a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that the parts of you that feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or shut down are not signs of failure — they’re signals of how much you’ve carried and how deeply you care. I’m committed to a trauma‑informed, compassionate, and non‑pathologizing approach that honors your inner wisdom and the complexity of your lived experience. I have a particular heart for people who have spent years being capable and responsible, often at the expense of their own needs. Outside of sessions, I’m someone who values quiet moments, meaningful connection, and the kind of spaciousness that helps me stay grounded and present. I show up as a human first — warm, steady, and without judgment.

I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Rate: $175/session

Info

Email Cindy
357 Riverside Drive
Franklin, TN 37064

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