Dr. Barbara Hessel, LCSW, EdD, MA, TN

About Dr. Barbara Hessel

Focus areas

Adjustment Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Anxiety

Sexual Abuse Counseling

Attachment Disorder

Somatic Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Nonreligious

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Barbara Hessel

As a Tennessee Licensed Clinical Therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner®, I specialize in trauma, and have worked extensively with survivors of sexual assault as well as folks struggling with depression and anxiety. I am passionate about helping teens and adults reclaim their hearts, minds, and bodies. I practice from an attachment and holistic perspective, honoring your thoughts, feelings, and visceral responses to trauma, while acknowledging an individual’s environment and context. A native of Miami, Florida, I moved to Nashville over 10 years ago with my family. Prior to moving, I earned a Doctorate in Child and Youth Services and Development, with an emphasis in voice and self-authorization in young women. I worked in education and development coaching, along with professional training. Through this work, I honed my passion for working one-on-one with adults and teens. Once in Nashville, I earned an MSSW from the University of Tennessee with a focus on trauma treatment and have dedicated myself to working with trauma survivors and their loved ones. I have advanced training and certifications in Somatic Experiencing® and Jungian Sandplay Therapy. I also have extensive training in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including EMDR (Level II), IFS, Psychotherapeutic Yoga, Sound Healing, Mindfulness Practice, T-FCBT, and ACT. As a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I also offer personal sessions for credit towards certification for students enrolled in SE trainings. I find that with varied experience and training, I am better able to develop personalized therapeutic plans to meet your needs.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Once a client has requested an appointment and I have accepted, the client will receive an email from Simply Being with access to the client portal and all the necessary forms.

In-network insurances

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $200 for 50 minutes

Ongoing session: $200 for 50 minutes

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Office location

Dr. Barbara Hessel, LCSW, EdD, MA also offers online video visits for patients

Simply Being Therapy

2822 Erica Pl, Berry Hill, TN 37204

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Education and background

Practice names

Simply Being Therapy

Education and training

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Master's in Social Work
Nova Southeastern University, EdD in Child and Youth Services and Development

Professional memberships

Somatic Experiencing® International
Sandplay Therapists of America

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Barbara Hessel?

Generally, Dr. Barbara Hessel has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Hessel's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Barbara Hessel accepting new patients?

Dr. Barbara Hessel generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Hessel's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Barbara Hessel accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Barbara Hessel online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Hessel using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Dr. Barbara Hessel work with?

Dr. Barbara Hessel works with Simply Being Therapy.

Where is Dr. Barbara Hessel's office located?

Dr. Barbara Hessel has 2 office locations, including in Centertown and Berry Hill, view full addresses on Dr. Hessel's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Barbara Hessel?

Dr. Barbara Hessel frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, and Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Barbara Hessel on their profile.