Nashville Therapy Group
Services Individual Therapy Couples Therapy Group Therapy Child & Adolescent Therapy EMDR & Trauma Therapy Yoga & Somatic Therapy Telehealth & Online Therapy Contemporary Relationships Artists & Creative Professionals Faith Work & Spiritual Health Herbalism & Holistic Health Animal Assisted Therapy Our Client Care Team
Locations Nashville Office East Nashville Office Brentwood Office Child & Family Center Somatic Therapy Suite Virtual Office
Providers Stephanie Bashirian, LMFT Sarah Beatty, MMFT Alyssa Birmingham, LMFT Michael Broadnax, MMFT Hannah Dunsmore, M.A. Alyssa Durdunji, LMFT Russell Durdunji, LMFT Nomi Eniafe, MMFT Ashley Fox, LMFT Morgan Gardner, LMFT Michael Graziano, Intern David Montgomery Harb, LMFT Katia Hurt, TLMFT Chad Johnson, TLMFT Aimee Keedy, LMFT Meredith Kilgore, M.S. Kristin Lagan, M.S. Ashley Lanaux, LPC-MHSP (temp) Christina Lewis, Herbalist Lauren O'Keeffe Hailey Rowe-Mabee, LPC-MHSP (temp) Marianne Richmond, Intern Gracie Self, LMFT Winn Simmons, LMFT Gabriel Starner, LMFT Mari Swann, TLMFT Madison Thacker, M.Ed. Kyra Rane Weyenberg, MMFT Wynne Whitley, M.A.
Nashville Therapy Group

Chad Douglas Johnson, TLMFT

Marriage and Family Therapist at the Nashville and Brentwood Offices

 

Change happens with acceptance, so let’s start there.

 

What I love most about therapy is connecting with people. You have a unique story that is different from everyone else. What brought you here may be different from anyone else, and that’s okay. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to this work. I believe you have the potential for change; maybe you just need someone to join you on the journey.

My approach to therapy is simple and relaxed. I am an accepting and non-judgemental person who prioritizes you. We will work together on your goals. We may discuss hard things, but we will balance that with laughter. We will go at your pace, but I will challenge you when needed. Most of all, you will feel heard, understood, and respected when you are here.

Talking about journeys, here’s mine. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked for over 20 years in nonprofit, government, education, corporate, and creative ad agency settings. While I have always prioritized helping others in my work, I wanted to be in a deeper relationship with people. An accomplished professional, husband of 18 years, and proud father of two boys, I am excited to draw from my own experience, while eager to learn your unique story, as together we pursue positive change and growth for your life.

Clinical Experience

Prior to joining Nashville Therapy Group, I was at Daystar Counseling Ministries and the Lipscomb Family Therapy Center, where I worked with youth and adolescents (ages 4-18), adults, parents, couples, and whole family systems. 

My integrative therapeutic approach is rooted in common factors, and influenced by systems theory, cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, Gottman relationship therapy, and play therapy. I also stay up to date on other evidence-based practices, prioritizing what fits best for my clients.

Clinical Specialties

I enjoy working with youth, adolescents, adults, couples, parents, and families, and welcome diversity. My specific areas of therapeutic interest include children, family issues and conflict, parenting, young adults, life transitions, couple relationships (dating, pre-marital, cohabitating, married), men’s issues, work and career, anxiety and depression, self-esteem and self-worth, purpose and fulfillment, and spirituality.

Education

Master of Marriage and Family Therapy with a Play Therapy Specialization, Lipscomb University

Master of Public Administration with a Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Arts, Lipscomb University

 
 
 
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