about licensed therapist Kelly Vance, LPC-MHSP
Specializing in young adult issues in Nashville, TN.
I am a licensed therapist specializing in mental health problems in late adolescence and young adulthood in Nashville & across Tennessee. My clients often say things like:
I feel like I worry all the time.
People make me nervous.
I feel overstimulated in public.
I keep having panic attacks or I can’t breathe.
I’m always saying “yes” to things I don’t want to do.
My confidence and self esteem are super low.
I have a hard time being myself around friends and while dating.
I feel shame around sex or I’m afraid sex will cause problems.
Chronic pain is making me lonely.
I can’t sleep or I sleep too much.
I’ve had periods of excessive energy and euphoria.
I’ve had periods of feeling down and hopeless.
Sometimes my body freezes during stress.
My thoughts feel all over the place or I feel like I don’t have thoughts.
I think I’m hearing voices.
I feel suspiciousness and distrust others.
I’ve had psychosis due to a medical condition (autoimmune conditions, Epilepsy, Lupus, post partum, etc.)
I was recently in the psychiatric hospital.
My Approach
I have a soft but directive approach. My goals is to help you see the parts of yourself that have been hidden or “stuffed deep down.” I do this by gently reflecting back the difficult aspects of yourself so you can choose to build skills to stay the same. Understanding yourself in this way can reduce anxiety, depression, and improve relationships. My hope is you will leave my office with a better understanding of yourself and a plan to move forward.
In my practice I use a combination of evidenced-based treatments to help clients reach their individual goals. These treatments include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Metacognitive Reflection and Insight Therapy (MERIT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). We will discuss which method of therapy will be most helpful for your concerns.
Education & Training
I hold a Bachelor's degree from the University of North Alabama in Sociology & Women's Studies. I obtained my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University in 2021. I completed my practicum and internship at Brightquest Treatment Centers working mainly with Schizophrenia, Autism, and Borderline Personality Disorder. My post-Master's training was completed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center where I was exposed to many complex difficulties including prolonged Schizophrenia, chronic neurological illnesses, and significant self harm behaviors.