Find Your Way Back to Yourself

Professional counseling rooted in mindfulness, IFS, EMDR & Brainspotting. Serving Nashville, Gallatin, Hendersonville and Goodlettsville.

Scott McDougal, Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC / MHSP
EMDR Trained
IFS Therapist
Brainspotting
MBCT

"Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage."

— Rainer Maria Rilke

Contemplative Psychotherapy for Lasting Change

Your innermost nature is that of deep peace and joy, though it is often obscured by life's challenges. Whether you feel stuck, depressed, anxious, or existentially lost, healing is possible for you.

My overall approach is based in Nondualism-inspired self-inquiry with influences from Psychodynamic, CBT and Existential psychotherapies. If you choose, our path will include mindfulness and meditative instruction alongside evidence-based modalities like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Brainspotting.

Change through therapy can be a transformative and liberating experience. It is yours for the taking.

Evidence-Based, Compassion-Driven

EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing uses bilateral stimulation to help your brain heal from anxiety, depression, and trauma. Trained in Somatic & Attachment-Focused EMDR for a holistic approach.

Trauma & Anxiety

Internal Family Systems

IFS addresses how our mind operates as a multiplicity of parts. By understanding how these parts function as a system, you can identify the roots of inner conflict and achieve greater well-being.

Self-Discovery

Meditation & MBCT

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy combines meditation with CBT. Rather than changing thoughts, we observe them with kind, nonjudgmental attention—and through that witnessing, they are transformed.

Mindfulness

Brainspotting

A powerful technique that locates points in the visual field correlated to issues you're struggling with. Where you look affects how you feel. Integrates well with talk therapy, CBT, and mindfulness.

Performance & Healing

What to Expect

01

First Session

A light exploration of your presenting issue, some background, and a plan for moving forward. Each session is your time, and it is my honor to share it with you.

02

Your Process

Together, we go on a journey of exploration. You always have a voice in the direction we take. Therapy integrates several well-researched theories of counseling tailored to your needs.

03

Lasting Change

The goal is to reach your therapeutic goals as quickly as possible, with the highest level of care and compassion. That is my commitment to you.

Session Information

Session Length

Clinical 50 minutes per session. Longer sessions available upon request when scheduling.

Investment

$155
per session — Cash, Card, or Cryptocurrency accepted.

Frequency

Weekly or every other week, dependent on availability. Flexible scheduling for M–F office hours.

Insurance

Direct payment only. Monthly superbills provided for you to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

Notice about your right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges

Nashville & Sumner County

Nashville, TN
Gallatin
Hendersonville
Goodlettsville
Sumner County
Surrounding Communities

Thoughts on Therapy

Feb
14

Hidden Trauma: A Modern Definition of Your Past Experiences

Trauma exists on a spectrum. While we recognize major events, we often overlook the smaller experiences from our past that contribute to current symptoms of anxiety, depression, and unhappiness.

Trauma

Your New Life Begins Here

Free initial phone consultations available. Take the first step toward wellness.

  • Phone 615-497-0219
  • Location Nashville & Sumner County, TN
  • Hours Monday – Friday, flexible scheduling
  • Consultation Free initial phone consultations