Christy Oaks PhD, LPC-MHSP (TN) Supervisor
Adult Individual Therapy
Treatment focus: Anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTGEQIAP+ community, life transitions, identity exploration
Welcome—I’m Christy Oaks (she/they), and I’m so glad you’re here.
I believe healing happens through connection: to ourselves, our bodies, our communities, and the natural world. Your story, pain, and experiences are valid—and I hold deep respect for the courage it takes to show up for yourself.
As a counselor, I strive to show up authentically - with warmth, compassion, some humor, and deep care. I offer a supportive space where all of you is welcome. My approach is affirming, trauma-informed, and tailored to your unique journey. We may explore Brainspotting, a gentle yet powerful method that helps the body and brain release stored trauma. By tuning into eye positions connected to emotional and physical experiences, Brainspotting supports deep healing beneath the surface, often when words alone aren't enough.
I also incorporate nature-based therapy, which invites the natural world into the healing process. Whether we meet outdoors or use nature as a metaphor and guide, this approach can help you feel more grounded, present, and connected to something larger than yourself. Nature has a way of reflecting our inner experiences and offering insight, calm, and clarity along the way.
My work is grounded in connection and collaboration, with deep care for the trust and safety we build together - because I believe the rapport between counselor and client is at the heart of healing. I draw from many approaches, including person-centered, internal family systems (IFS), feminist, polyvagal, existentialism, mindfulness, somatic, narrative, and gestalt, always adapting to what best supports your healing. I honor each person's story and trust in their innate capacity to heal. Together, we'll move at a pace that feels safe, grounded, and empowering.
I know reaching out for support can feel scary, but you don’t have to do this alone. Healing is a journey that’s unique to you. When you're ready, let's talk. I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
Favorite Quotes:
"In 900 years of time and space, I've never met anyone who wasn't important." - The Doctor
"Rest is a radical act of self love in a world that glorifies exhaustion." - Unknown
"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." - Albert Einstein
Recommended Resources:
What My Bones Knows: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo
The Pain We Carry: Healing from Complex PTSD for People of Color by Natalie Gutierrez
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall-Kimmerer
Mother Hunger: How Adult Daughters Can Understand and Heal From Lost Nurturance, Protection, and Guidance by Kelly McDaniel
Becoming Safely Embodied: A Guide to Organize Your Mind, Body, and Heart to Feel Secure in the World by Deidre Fay
Reconnection: Fixing Our Broken Relationship with Nature by Miles Richardson
No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model by Richard Schwartz