Hannah Pipher, LMSW, trauma therapist in Nashville, TN smiling in a comfortable, welcoming office setting.

Hannah Pipher, LMSW

Offering in-person therapy in East Nashville and the Music Row area, with virtual therapy available across Tennessee, Colorado, and North Carolina.

I have spent much of my life trying to avoid the unknown, trying to control what often feels uncontrollable. Yet life has a way of bringing us face-to-face with what we can’t fully predict or understand. At times, it can feel overwhelming to stand at the edge of that uncertainty, especially during major life changes, loss, or unexpected events. When you’re ready, my role is to walk alongside you as we explore your inner resilience and approach what feels overwhelming with compassion, clarity, and care.

Areas of Support

I work with children (10+), teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Many of the people I work with feel stuck between holding it together on the outside while carrying deep, unspoken pain on the inside. Together, we work to bridge that gap, helping you find clarity, connection, and a renewed sense of peace within yourself.

  • Trauma & PTSD (including First Responders)

  • Anxiety & Emotional Overwhelm

  • Life Transitions & Unexpected Change

  • Suicidal Thoughts & Self-Injurious Behaviors

  • Post-Hospitalization Support

  • Complicated Grief & Loss

  • High Conflict Divorce & Custody Challenges

  • Family Conflict & Relationship Stress

  • Adolescent & Young Adult Challenges

  • Emotional Regulation & Coping Skills

  • Identity Development & Sense of Self

My Approach to Therapy

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My approach to therapy is rooted in relationship, compassion, and cultural humility. I strive to create a safe and welcoming space where every part of you is respected and valued, and where you can show up without fear of judgment. Therapy with me is not about fixing you, because you are not broken. It is about helping you reclaim your story, your voice, and your strength in a way that feels grounded and authentic. Together, we focus on building supportive systems within yourself, developing tools for resilience, and honoring the pace that feels right for you so that growth unfolds in a way that feels safe and sustainable.

    • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) – in training

    • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) – in training

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    • Brainspotting – in progress

    • Internal Family Systems (IFS-informed)

    • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT-informed)

    • Attachment-Based Therapy

    • Somatic & Body-Based Approaches

    • Expressive Arts & Play-Based Interventions

    • Sand Tray Therapy

    • First Responder Mental Health

    • Trauma Recovery & PTSD

    • Crisis Stabilization & Post-Hospitalization Support

    • Family Systems & High Conflict Dynamics

    • Child, Adolescent & Family Therapy

Starting Therapy with Me

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  • Complete a Consultation


    Meet with me for a free 20-minute consultation. This is a space to ask questions, share what’s bringing you in, and see if it feels like a good fit.

  • Attend Your First Session


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