The Gaia Center for Embodied Healing

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The Gaia Center for Embodied Healing

Nashville-based therapy practice offering mental health services for individuals, groups, and couples with a blend of evidence-based and creative approaches.

Pro-collective care, anti-oppression. All content shared on our Facebook, Instagram, website or elsewhere online is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for receiving individualized psychotherapy or medical treatment.

11/16/2025

Family therapy doesn’t only have to be with what you stereotypically think of as a “family” 🛋️⁣
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Swipe through for some examples of “atypical” family therapy — you may be surprised and realize it could be helpful for you ✨⁣
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💚 We offer individual, relational, family, and group therapy at our office in West Nashville and virtually across the state of Tennessee — go to the link in our bio or text/call 615.270.8117 to get started 🫶

11/03/2025

If you experience seasonal mood changes, particularly with colder weather, you’re not alone — here are a few suggestions to help support your mood before we get into the thick of winter 🫶

10/30/2025

With the recent changes to SNAP, we know many folks are likely going to struggle even more with accessing basic needs. ⁣
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This is a round-up of a few local Nashville area resources for folks experiencing food insecurity — and if you know of any other resources that aren’t listed, please share them in the comments below 🫶

10/21/2025

⭐️ Grayson is accepting new clients ages 18+ in person at our office in West Nashville as well as virtually across the state of Tennessee! ⭐️⁣
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As a q***r therapist in Nashville, Grayson is passionate about providing affirming therapy for folks exploring their gender and/or s*xual identities, and supporting them with the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community.⁣
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He also specializes in supporting neurodivergent clients, as well as those struggling with eating disorders, addiction, and trauma.⁣
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In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his two cats (Romeo and Lady Macbeth), discovering new music, and exploring his love of photography.⁣
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Credentials: Grayson completed his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Vanderbilt University. He is working toward full LPC-MHSP licensure under the supervision of Valerie Martin, LCSW.⁣
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💚 Want to work with Grayson? Schedule a free 15 minute consult call at the link in our bio or by texting 615.270.8117!⁣
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10/10/2025

Please join us in wishing Kaitlyn a very happy birthday! 🥳

Kaitlyn is one of our longest standing team members, and we are so grateful for their creativity and humor.

In addition to her work as one of our therapists, Kaitlyn is also our Relational Therapy lead, supporting all of our clinicians in their work with couples, families, and relationships, and she also supervises many of our graduate interns.

Kaitlyn, we are so grateful for all that you do, and we are so lucky to have you as part of The Gaia Center family! 💖

10/01/2025

Please join us in wishing our amazing Director of Operations/Client Care Coordinator Rebecca a very happy birthday 🥳

Her endless attention to detail, overflowing compassion + kindness, and commitment to optimizing each client's experience starting from their initial outreach makes her an absolutely essential part of our team 🤩

Rebecca, we are so grateful for you, and we hope you have an amazing day! 🎉

09/11/2025

For us, su***de prevention isn't just about one awareness day or sharing a single post with resources. And while it's great that awareness days like World Su***de Prevention Day exist for starting conversations, all too often, lasting action doesn't happen.

For some great su***de prevention resources, check out https://twloha.com/ and https://afsp.org/ 🫶

09/10/2025

Join us for our September low-cost Guided Together meetup! 🥳⁠
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⭐️ COST: $10, donated to Thistle Farms
⭐️ WHEN: 9/20/25 from 9:30-11am⁠
⭐️ WHERE: Our Office in West Nashville⁠
⭐️ HOST: Emerson Ryder
⭐️ SEPTEMBER THEME: Let’s Hygge: Make Your Own Simmer Pot
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This month we’ll explore Hygge; the Danish art of coziness, simplicity, and togetherness. We’ll build simmer pot blends, create a personal Hygge “cheat sheet,” and reflect on how to invite warmth and ease into our lives this fall. You’ll leave with inspiration and intention for a season rooted in comfort and connection, just as you deserve. 🫶
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Advance sign-up required; register here: https://forms.gle/BaNytQXgaKdpuR6p9

08/01/2025

Join us for our August low-cost Guided Together meetup! 🥳

COST: $10, donated to
WHEN: 8/16/25 from 9:30-11am
WHERE: Our Office in West Nashville
HOST: Grayson Peavy
AUGUST THEME: Q***r Tarot Card Making

Join us for a morning of creative reflection and self-expression through Q***r Tarot Card Making! You don’t need to know anything about tarot readings or traditional meanings! This is about crafting cards that reflect your journey, using your own symbols, feelings, phases, memories, and hopes.

Whether you’re processing the past, grounding in the present, or dreaming toward the future, you’re invited to explore what your personal deck might look like.

This space is open to anyone 18+ who identifies as LGBTQIA+. All materials will be provided, just bring yourself (and some friends if you choose - but they must also register).

Let’s make something magical, meaningful, and entirely our own.

Advance sign-up required; register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxMXeSJ3keNd4rPgaqVBhnIAs4X7Ip0zh0_07-pBUQArMhiA/viewform?usp=header

07/23/2025

We are so excited to share that Em Mortenson, MMFT, our newest team member, is accepting new clients! 🤩

As a q***r and gender non-conforming individual, Em is especially passionate about working with both couples/relational systems and individuals within these communities 🫶

In addition, Em also enjoys working with neurodiversity, eating disorders, anxiety, identity issues, s*xual/intimacy issues, kink, and ethical non-monogamy ⭐️

Em approaches clients and issues from a trauma informed lens and incorporates elements of narrative, solution focused, and attachment based therapies into their work 💖

Em holds sessions in both English and Spanish 🛋️

In their free time Em enjoys dancing, starting (not necessarily finishing) home improvement projects, creating and consuming art, and spending time with their dogs (Jane and Mowgli) and cats (Fern and Pants) 🐾

🌟 Interested in working with Em? Their schedule is filling up fast–schedule a free 15-minute consult call or an initial session here: http://gaiacenter.co/contact

07/18/2025

I'm so excited to share that I will be participating in STIMULATE 2025 on August 4th – both moderating a panel on Navigating Consent and Communication Tools in the Retail Setting AND leading a s*xual wellness floor tour!

STIMULATE is a rare opportunity to experience in a deep way how retail and s*xual health can truly integrate to best serve our clients, customers, and patients— whether you're a retailer, educator, or practitioner. As a s*x therapist, I am honored to get to share this year on some exciting topics that are relevant for all types of attendees at this incredible event.

I'd love to see you there – use code SEXUALHEALTH at www.stimulatetheshow.com to get $200 off your ticket 🙌

07/11/2025

Are you looking for connection with other neurodivergent adults in your community and are unsure of where to begin? Our low-stakes hang out is just the place!

This free community event was created with the purpose of ensuring an accessible third space for diagnosed and or self-identifying neurodivergent individuals seeking connection with folks that not only share a part of their identity, but are also aligned in similar values and personal experiences.

⭐️ When: 8/1, 5:30-6:45pm
⭐️ Where: The Gaia Center in West Nashville (address on sign up form)
⭐️ Hosted by: Emerson Ryder
⭐️ What We'll Do: We will have an array of less structured activities (provided space for parallel interactions, bring your own game(s), hobbies) and more structured activities such as arts/crafts and small group conversations with guided questions (if you're wanting to chat and connect that way). Folks are welcome to participate in any and all aspects of the event based on the connection they desire to have.

Spots are limited and advance sign-up is required: https://forms.gle/G4yDE2mUdSY8KuebA

Address

95 White Bride Road
Nashville, TN
37205

Telephone

+16152708117

Website

http://www.gaiacenter.co/

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