Kristen Sawyer, MA, Brentwood, TN | Psychotherapist

About Kristen Sawyer

Focus areas

Anxiety

Couples Therapy

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Transition

Childhood Trauma

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Families

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Compassion Focused

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kristen Sawyer

Kristen Sawyer, LMFT-Temp, helps individuals and families in Tennessee strengthen relationships, build emotional resilience, and navigate life’s most challenging transitions with clarity and confidence. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she brings over a decade of experience supporting clients through their unique journeys using a compassionate, collaborative approach grounded in clinical expertise. Kristen is dedicated to creating a supportive therapeutic space for clients of all ages to explore patterns, resolve conflicts, and foster meaningful growth. Kristen is especially passionate about working with athletes and individuals involved in high-performance environments. Drawing from her personal interest in sports and wellness, she understands the mental and emotional demands placed on those striving for excellence – whether in athletic, academic, or professional pursuits. She offers specialized support for managing performance anxiety, identity transitions, and perfectionism, helping clients maintain mental well-being while reaching their goals. Her approach integrates family systems theory, mindfulness-based techniques, and solution-focused strategies to address a variety of concerns, including relationship issues, life transitions, and stress management. Kristen is known for her ability to build strong therapeutic alliances, empowering clients to develop healthier communication patterns, deepen self-awareness, and move forward with intention. She also provides additional therapeutic services beyond these core areas to meet the diverse needs of her clients. Outside of her clinical work, Kristen finds joy in staying active and giving back to her community. She supports charitable organizations that focus on sports, the arts, and education, and enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends through beach outings, hiking, paddle boarding, and swimming. Kristen Sawyer provides services with supervision.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Women's Mental Health Issues

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Office location

Kristen Sawyer, MA also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Tennessee

9020 Overlook Blvd, Brentwood, TN 37027

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Tennessee

Education and training

Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1497167589

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Kristen Sawyer?

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

Is Kristen Sawyer accepting new patients?

Kristen Sawyer generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Kristen Sawyer's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Kristen Sawyer accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Kristen Sawyer online?

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What practice does Kristen Sawyer work with?

Kristen Sawyer works with LifeStance Health - Tennessee.

Where is Kristen Sawyer's office located?

Kristen Sawyer has 2 office locations in Brentwood, view full addresses on Kristen Sawyer's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kristen Sawyer?

Kristen Sawyer frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Kristen Sawyer on their profile.