What I Help With
What brings you here?
Many people begin therapy with a feeling rather than a diagnosis. These pages describe common concerns adults bring into the room — and how thoughtful psychotherapy can help you understand what may be underneath.
Paul Morris, LCSW in Nashville helps adults understand anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, family-of-origin patterns, and addiction recovery through psychodynamic psychotherapy in person and online across Tennessee.
Common concerns
When something inside won’t settle
You may recognize yourself in one — or in several. Each page describes what it can feel like, and how thoughtful therapy can help you understand what may be underneath.
Concern
Anxiety
When worry, tension, or restlessness persist even when life looks fine on paper.
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Concern
Depression
When heaviness, emptiness, or self-criticism settle in and are hard to shake.
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Concern
Childhood Trauma
When early experiences still shape how safe, seen, or worthy you feel today.
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Concern
Family-of-Origin Conflict
When family roles, loyalties, or old tensions still echo in adult life.
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Concern
Addiction Recovery
When substance use or compulsive patterns intersect with deeper emotional needs.
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