THERAPIES- ALTERNATIVE
This page is for Equine, Mental Health, Music, Social Skills, and Recreational therapies.
If you are looking for Feeding, Occupational, Physical, or Speech and Language Therapies, go to the Therapies- Primary page.
ATHENA CARE
Athena’s clinic in Hendersonville can provide therapy, testing for ADHD, developmental or achievement testing to diagnose Intellectual Disability, Giftedness, or Developmental disorders such as Autism. psychiatry, and counseling. Some of the testing is done at other Athena locations. Athena is in-network with most major insurance plans but cannot accept TennCare.
Contact Information:
Address: 109 Hazel Path, Suite 4, Hendersonville
Phone: (615) 320-1155
Website: https://www.athenacare.health/
CIRCLE M THERAPEUTIC FARMS
Circle M serves children and adults with physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities through Animal-Assisted Therapy. Services provided including Equine therapy, fishing, gardening, and guided hikes.
​Contact Information
Phone: 615-566-0262
Website: https://www.circlemfarms.org
Address: 1130 Payne Rd Portland
FAIR WINDS WAY
The providers at Fair Winds Way can evaluate and diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder. They offer individual therapy, play therapy, and group therapy for young children through adults. Groups offered in the past include social skills groups, sibling support groups, and young women’s social and life skills groups. They can also do in-school visits. They are in network with several different insurance companies.
​Contact Information
Phone: (615) 445-5990
Address: 3012 Business Park Circle, Suite 700, Goodlettsville
Website: http://www.fairwindsway.com/
GREENWOOD COUNSELING CENTER
Jackie Kurtz is an LCMHC and LPC-MHSP who provides counseling to clients age 16 and up. She has a background working as a special education teacher and a school counselor and works with clients on issues connected to Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities. She also enjoys working with parents of children with special needs.
​Contact Information
Phone: (704) 360-3641
Address: 130 Imperial Blvd, Hendersonville TN
Website: www.GreenwoodCounselingTN.com
HEALING PASTURES
Healing Pastures provide Individual & Family, Equine Psychotherapy and Learning. They believe that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. Their counseling services are designed to help our clients unlock their potential and achieve their goals. They have locations in Madison, Hendersonville, and Bethpage. They accept some insurances. They also host caregiver support groups monthly.
​Contact Information
Phone:(615) 559-0434
Website: https://healingpasturestn.com/
HEART & SOUL MUSIC THERAPY
Haley Hanford is a Board-Certified Music Therapist. She provides individual and group music therapy as well as adapted music lessons in Nashville and Sumner County. She offers free consultations.
​Contact Information
Phone: (971) 202-8954
Email: haley.hanford.musictherapy@gmail.com
Website: www.heartandsoulmt.com
LANTERN LANE FARMS COUNSELING
Therapists at Lantern Lane Farm Counseling offer counseling services to families in Sumner County through marriage counseling, healing from trauma, managing anxiety and depression, offering care to the caregiver, and providing a safe space to process life's challenges. Whether you visit their farm in Mt Juliet or their welcoming therapy space in Hendersonville, they are honored to support you and your counseling needs.
​Contact Information
Phone: (615) 973-5454
Address: 165 Indian Lake Blvd Suite 103, Hendersonville
Website: https://lanternlanefarm.org/
MUSICAL BRIDGES MUSIC THERAPY
Musical Bridges is a private practice whose primary focus is on providing Neurologic Music Therapy services to individuals in the Middle TN area. We offer individual music therapy services, social skills groups, and adapted music lessons. Services are provided at Musical Bridges' office in Brentwood and varied community partners such as schools, adult day programs, therapy centers, kids gyms, nursing homes, and more. Adapted music lessons are available on piano, guitar, voice, and ukulele starting at age 4. Online lessons and therapy available. Serving Nashville, TN and surrounding counties. Satellite locations in Hendersonville (Tuesdays and Fridays) and Murfreesboro (Thursdays).
Contact Information
Phone: 1-888-687-2734
Email: info@musicalbridges.com
Website: https://musicalbridges.com/
OMNI FAMILY OF SERVICES
Omni provides outpatient mental health services to children and adults. They have an Intellectual Disability Services Program and can also provide a care coordinator to help with resources.
​Contact Information
Address: 740 Conference Drive Suite B, Goodlettsville
Phone: (615) 781-0013
Website: https://theomnifamily.com/locations/tenneessee/goodlettsville/
OVATION MUSIC & STUDIOS
Ovation offers music therapy by a bord-certified music therapist. They also have music instructors who have experience working with Autistic students.
Contact Information
Phone: (615) 461-8438
Address: 107 E Main St., Gallatin
Website: ovationmusicandstudiostn.com
REHAB WITHOUT WALLS
Rehab Without Walls offers neuro rehabilitation for neurological conditions. Services include occupational therapy, vocational rehab, physical therapy, speech/language therapy, and recreational therapy. They provide services in home, in the community, and in outpatient settings. They see children, teens, and adults.
​Contact Information
Address: 105 Glen Oaks Blvd, Suite 101, Hendersonville
Phone: (615) 826-6612
Website: rehabwithoutwalls.com
THE SELF CARE SPOT
Rayne Satterfield, LCSW, provides individual and group counseling specializing in clients who are neurodivergent. The Late Diagnosed Autism Support Group participants will learn about Autism, gain support, discuss challenges and successes, and learn skills to help manage life in a Neurotypical world. This group meets every other Wednesday from 12-1pm and costs $50 per session. Rayne also conducts assessments for adults for ADHD and Autism.
​Contact Information
Phone: (615) 900-4705
Website: www.theselfcarespot.com
TN VOICES
TN Voices offers a wide-range of mental health and family support services at no cost. They help parents and caregivers navigate complicated systems within the school, court, and mental health systems. They also provide care coordination and resource connection for the whole family. They also support educators and caregivers with trainings, consultation services, and technical assistance. Many families reach out to them for education advocacy. They also offer parenting and prevention classes. Their services can be accessed virtually or in-person, depending on the program.
Additionally, they offer individual and family counseling, case management services, psychiatric, and medication management services virtually statewide and in-person at our Goodlettsville office. They serve ages 3+. They take TennCare, some commercial insurances, and have a sliding scale fee depending on financial or situational hardship. For those who are uninsured or underinsured, they offer the Behavioral Safety Net Grant to access our services at no cost.
​Contact Information
Phone: (615).269-7751
Address: 805 Meadowlark Lane, Goodlettsville
Website: www.tnvoices.org