A Path to Living a more Fulfilling Life

A Path To Living A More Fufilling Life

Providing Psychotherapy for Individuals and Couples

Dr. Maria Abercrombie, Ph.D.

  • Clinical psychologist in the Nashville/Brentwood area
  • Individual and couples counseling
  • Serving adults and adolescents 15 and older
  • In-office and virtual appointments

Do you feel overwhelmed and out of control? Are you dealing with difficult people and problematic situations? Let me help you focus on the things that you can control and can change.

In a respectful and collaborative way, let’s focus on changing your attitudes, expectations, and outlook. I have a positive approach, will make positive suggestions, and will support you in making important decisions.

I specialize in relationship issues, as well as anxiety, depression, and life transition issues. I teach stress management, relaxation exercises, and guided imagery.

For many years I was also a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor. I have worked in treatment centers specializing in alcohol and drug recovery. I am familiar with 12 Step programs. I compassionately work with abuse issues and PTSD.

I am EMDR trained and use this powerful technique to clear trauma stored in the mind and body. I can support your desire to live a more fulfilling life. Our goal is to strengthen your ability to cope, be resilient, and live life fully and joyfully.

Dr. Maria Abercrombie, Ph.D.

  • Clinical psychologist in the Nashville/Brentwood area
  • Individual and couples counseling
  • Serving adults and adolescents 15 and older
  • In-office and virtual appointments

Do you feel overwhelmed and out of control? Are you dealing with difficult people and problematic situations? Let me help you focus on the things that you can control and can change. 

In a respectful and collaborative way, let’s focus on changing your attitudes, expectations, and outlook. I have a positive approach, will make positive suggestions, and will support you in making important decisions. 

I specialize in relationship issues, as well as anxiety, depression, and life transition issues. I teach stress management, relaxation exercises, and guided imagery.

For many years I was also a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor. I have worked in treatment centers specializing in alcohol and drug recovery. I am familiar with 12 Step programs. I compassionately work with abuse issues and PTSD. 

I am EMDR trained and use this powerful technique to clear trauma stored in the mind and body. I can support your desire to live a more fulfilling life. Our goal working together is to strengthen your ability to cope, be resilient, and live life fully and joyfully.

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I am EMDR trained and use this powerful technique to clear trauma stored in the mind and body. I can support your desire to live a more fulfilling life. Our goal working together is to strengthen your ability to cope, be resilient, and live life fully and joyfully.

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Dr. Abercrombie offers guidance through:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Problems
  • Family Issues
  • Life Transition
  • Stress-Related Problems
  • Alcohol/Drug Addiction and Recovery
  • Trauma

Treatment Methods - I offer outpatient psychotherapy for individuals and couples using evidence-based treatment methods, such as:

  • Trauma-Informed Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR
  • Relaxation and Stress Management Training
  • Creative Visualization and Imagery
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy

About Maria

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of Tennessee(License # P1024) with competence in the area of Clinical Psychologist
  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (License # LDC 0027) 1992-2021
  • Licensed Massage Therapist (License # MT1568) 1999-2013
  • B.A. with honors in Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Professional Associations

  • American Psychological Association
  • Nashville Area Psychological Association
  • Nashville Psychotherapy Institute

Previous Employment Settings

  • Private Practice
  • Outpatient alcohol and drug recovery program for adults
  • Outpatient psychiatric and alcohol/drug treatment for adults, adolescents and their families
  • Inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults