Compassionate, insurance-friendly counseling for anxiety, stress, and overwhelm.
Offices in Nashville, Hendersonville and Gallatin. Virtually in Tennessee and Kentucky.
If your mind feels constantly “on,” your body feels tense or exhausted, or worry is quietly shaping your days, you’re not alone. Anxiety can show up in so many ways: For some people it feels like racing thoughts; others feel burned out and overwhelmed; and for some, anxiety feels like a constant heaviness on their chest, making it difficult to breathe deeply, sometimes even leading to panic attacks.
If you can relate, know you are not alone. Anxiety is the most common struggle that our clients face, and we are experts in helping individuals calm their anxious nervous systems.
Reaching out for support can release some of the weight on your shoulders as you partner with a therapist to find your calm, regain clarity, and feel more like yourself again.
Do your thoughts spiral the moment you slow down? Does your body feel tight, restless, or wired even when you can’t pinpoint anything wrong? Do you replay conversations, worry about the future, or feel like you’re constantly bracing for something to happen?
Anxiety can be loud and overwhelming, and sometimes quiet and exhausting. You may be familiar with those racing thoughts, irritability, perfectionism, people-pleasing, panic, and avoidance. You may also experience trouble sleeping, tension in your body, or a constant sense that you can’t fully relax or feel at peace.
Anxiety looks so different for everyone, and we want to validate the unique experience you’re walking through right now. We’re glad you’re here and are ready to help you feel lighter again.
Therapy for anxiety isn’t about forcing yourself to calm down or push through very real fears that may come into play. Instead, it’s all about understanding how your particular anxiety presents, getting curious about what it’s trying to protect you from, and learning new ways to respond and regulate from a place of compassion.
You can count on your therapist to help you explore the patterns beneath your anxious moments and ask thoughtful questions to understand you fully. From there, we can introduce practical coping tools and gently challenge beliefs or habits that keep anxiety in control. Anxiety therapy sessions are your place to feel collaboration, support, and tailored advice that makes the most impact for you and your lifestyle.
Starting therapy for anxiety can bring up a lot of questions and hesitations, and we want you to know that is completely normal. A lot of people wonder if their anxiety is “bad enough” to deserve help in this way, or feel unsure how to explain what they’re experiencing, because if we’re being honest, anxiety is complex.
Just like anything unknown, the therapy experience may have you wondering what’s really going to happen next and if it will work at all.
Natural thoughts that may arise could be worrying that talking about anxiety could make it worse, or feeling overwhelmed at opening up in a way that you’re not used to.
If anxiety is affecting your peace, your relationships, your work, or your ability to feel present in your life, that’s more than enough reason to reach out. Part of our role is helping you make sense of what’s been weighing on you and guiding you toward support that truly fits.
We want to welcome you to come exactly as you are, worries and all. We actually encourage you to share some of these thoughts with your therapist openly. This will help us move at a pace that feels comfortable to you so that you can experience grounding and support that’s never too much to take in at once.
Anxiety therapy at Horizon Counseling is rooted in compassionate and personalized care. You deserve more than quick fixes or surface-level solutions, which is why our therapists draw from trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches while staying grounded in real human connection.
We take the time to understand you, and not just your symptoms. Our team works collaboratively, values authenticity, and believes that healing happens alongside everything else going on in your life.
Anxiety therapy helps you understand your anxiety and respond with compassion instead of fear, doubt, or self-criticism.
Learn gentle ways to help your body feel more regulated and grounded when anxiety shows up.
Interrupt patterns of overthinking and rumination so your thoughts feel quieter and more manageable.
Build tools to anchor yourself in the here and now, even when anxiety pulls you toward “what ifs.”
Strengthen confidence in your ability to navigate uncertainty and handle life as it unfolds.
As anxiety loosens its grip, you have space to rediscover moments of rest, connection, and enjoyment.
Anxiety can look different for different age groups, and our therapists are experienced in supporting children, teens, and adults with anxiety therapy that’s attuned to their unique needs, age and life stage.
For adults, anxiety therapy supports untangling patterns of worry and stress, creating greater emotional balance, and feeling more grounded and capable as they move through work, relationships, and life transitions.
Therapy offers teens a supportive, nonjudgmental space to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm while building resilience, self-understanding, and healthier ways to cope during a time of constant change.
Anxiety therapy helps children feel safe expressing big feelings, build coping skills through age-appropriate support, and gain confidence as they navigate home, school and growing.
Horizon Counseling is a locally-owned practice created with a simple belief that everyone deserves access to high-quality, compassionate, and effective mental health care. We’re changing the narrative for people who want meaningful and effective therapy covered by insurance benefits.
Executive Director, Emily Runyan, saw the growing need for a space where the Middle Tennessee community could receive the same level of thoughtful, heart-led therapy as Tennessee Mental Wellness, her thriving boutique therapy practice, without cost becoming a barrier and another layer of stress to carry around.
With in-person locations in Gallatin, Hendersonville, and Nashville, along with secure online sessions throughout Tennessee and Kentucky, we make it easier to access care that truly fits your life so you can focus on what matters most: the healing process.
We take the time to understand you, and not just your symptoms. Our team works collaboratively, values authenticity, and believes that healing happens alongside everything else going on in your life.
The therapist you’ll be matched with to support anxiety is ready to bring warmth, skill, and experience as they surround you in care. We’ll help pair you with someone who understands your needs, aligns to your availability, and supports you with years of expertise.
We support individuals experiencing generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, performance anxiety, health anxiety, trauma-related anxiety, and anxiety connected to life transitions, relationships, or burnout.
ADHDEMDRGrief RecoveryTrauma Recovery (PTSD, C-PTSD)Women’s Issues
AnxietyBoundary settingDepressionEating DisordersLife TransitionsSelf Esteem
Addiction / Substance UseAnxietyDepressionLife TransitionsRelational conflict and distress
AnxietyChristian CounselingDepressionDivorce RecoveryMarriage IssuesReligious Trauma
ADHDAnxietyBipolar DisorderLife TransitionsRelationship ChallengesSelf EsteemWomen’s Issues
With multiple locations across Middle Tennessee, Horizon Counseling makes it easy to find anxiety therapy close to home and accessible through insurance. Online therapy is also available if that’s the best fit for your schedule and comfort.
You can schedule your first appointment by calling us at 615-732-2466. Our team is here waiting to meet you, match you to a specialist, and schedule your first session within 48 hours so you can feel held right away.
If you prefer to book online, you can check out our client portal below.
