Navigating ADHD can be challenging, but understanding and managing symptoms is possible with the right tools and support. ADHD isn’t about laziness—it’s a neurological condition impacting attention, motivation, and emotional regulation. Individuals can thrive through self-reflection, routines, support systems, and mindfulness. Explore a personal journey shared by NCCC therapist Alyson Whitworth.

Inc. revealed today that Nashville Collaborative Counseling Center (NCCC) ranks No. 616 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest growing private companies in America.

Some clients enter the therapeutic journey with expectations of quick results, and often experience a decrease in motivation when they realize progress can be slow. Here are a few things I do with a client who is concerned about the continuance of symptoms despite the work being done in and out of therapy.

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, honor its history, and recognize the ongoing struggles for equality and acceptance. At Nashville Collaborative Counseling Center (NCCC), we are dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to all individuals, including LGBTQIA+ families and individuals.

In therapy, we often discuss the trauma response - also known as the stress response - and the energy elicited in us physiologically by that response. While listening to music alone has benefits, singing along to music can be a particularly great way to practice mindfulness. We’ve put together some easy ways to incorporate music into your life as a tool to help you along your healing journey.

What I’ve learned from my own journey following the loss of my mother in 2017 is that grief is unpredictable. Days you imagine will trigger intense emotions may surprisingly bring feelings of connection with your loved one, and vice versa. I have found Mother’s Day to be the most difficult holiday for me in these past six years, a day I thought would bring me peace in celebrating what a wonderful mother I was lucky enough to have. I recently found out the history of this day, which has helped me understand my own experience with the holiday more.

Every year on May 7th, National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day reminds us how important it is to look after kids' mental well-being. From social media and technology to the aftermath of COVID, children face lots of challenges, which makes it even more crucial to understand and help them with their mental health. 

Despite our virtual networks and social media platforms, many people are experiencing profound feelings of isolation and disconnection. The loneliness epidemic is a complex issue with far-reaching consequences for mental and emotional well-being. However, there are steps we can take to combat loneliness and foster genuine connections in our lives.

What exactly makes a good therapist? How do you know if they're the right fit for you? Let's delve into these questions and more so you feel confident getting the right support and partnership for you!