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Taylor Born, LMSW

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

Do you sometimes feel sad without fully understanding why, or notice your mind or body longing for rest but feeling stuck in overdrive or shut down? You might feel self-critical, protective, angry, or self-sabotaging while also longing for closeness, gentleness, and care. If you’re navigating developmental trauma, complicated grief, or relational wounds, you’re not alone. Therapy can be a supportive place to gently sort through what feels overwhelming, explore the parts of you carrying hurt or protection, and begin shifting patterns to create more space for inner peace and connection.

Areas of Support

I work with adolescents (12+) and adults who are living with the impact of developmental and complex trauma, including early attachment wounding and experiences within relationships that have shaped how you relate to yourself and others. I support functional multiplicity and co-consciousness perspectives and honor each individual’s path to healing with dissociation. My work supports clients navigating dissociation, emotional overwhelm, and relational challenges, as well as those seeking deeper understanding of their internal experiences.

  • Complex Trauma & Developmental Trauma

  • Dissociation (including DID & OSDD)

  • Anxiety, Depression & Emotional Overwhelm

  • Chronic Shame & Self-Criticism

  • Attachment & Relationship Challenges

  • Complicated Grief & Loss

  • Psychosis & Altered Realities

  • Memory Loss & Dissociative Responses

  • Perfectionism & Protective Patterns

  • Identity Exploration & Sense of Self

  • Nervous System Dysregulation (overwhelm, shutdown, reactivity)

My Approach to Therapy

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My approach to therapy is eclectic, non-pathologizing, and grounded in relational and evidence-based practices. I draw from a range of modalities to support your unique path, including parts work, somatic approaches, and attachment-based interventions, while honoring your voice and inner compass throughout the process. I tend to be an active therapist, collaborating with you to explore the “why” behind patterns, build practical strategies for managing distress, and support the development of inner resources that foster greater stability and satisfaction in your life. Our work is guided by your pace, with space for both understanding and deeper processing, so that healing feels meaningful, integrated, and sustainable.

    • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    • Parts Work (IFS-informed & Structural Dissociation Model)

    • Somatic & Body-Based Approaches

    • Attachment-Based Therapy

    • Expressive Arts Therapy

    • Phase-Oriented Trauma Treatment

    • Dissociation & Complex Trauma Treatment

    • Advanced Training in Dissociation Studies for EMDR Therapists (in progress)

    • Psychosis-Informed Care & Trauma Treatment

    • Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy

    • Anti-Oppressive & Social Justice-Oriented Care

Starting Therapy with Me

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  • Attend Your First Session


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