About Me

Warm, direct, collaborative care in Nashville

I believe people can change—and that change gets easier when you have a steady place to land. My style is warm, open-minded, and engaged. I don’t just nod along; I offer clear reflections and practical tools while honoring your pace, values, and lived experience. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship stress, or a major transition, therapy can be where you pause, make sense of things, and move forward with intention.

Serving clients in Nashville and across Tennessee via secure telehealth.

How I work

  • Active & collaborative. We set goals together, check what’s helping, and adapt as we go.

  • Insight. You’ll leave sessions with language and practices you can use the same week.

  • Build usable skills. Short tools for communication, boundaries, anxiety regulation, and follow-through.

  • Evidence-informed. I integrate Gottman-informed work, CBT/ACT skills, mindfulness, and attachment-based approaches.

What sessions feel like

Grounded and conversational—space to be honest, a few thoughtful questions, and concrete next steps. We’ll look for patterns without blame, practice small changes that compound, and keep the process humane and sustainable.

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Abby Van Eman LPC/MHSP (t)

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Training & background

  • M.Ed., Marriage & Family Therapy — Lamar University

  • B.S., Human Resource Development — University of Houston

  • Certified Discernment Counselor (trained by Dr. Bill Doherty)

  • Gottman Method Level 1 Trained

  • Autism Clinical Specialist — Intensive Training

  • Currently pursuing certification in Couples & Sex Therapy through the Sexual Health Alliance (AASECT-credentialed program)

Outside the office

When I’m not in session, you’ll usually find me in the kitchen experimenting with a new recipe—anything from a cozy pasta to a slow Sunday bake or my latest cookie creation. I love exploring more of Tennessee with my dog, Ivy, planning my next travel adventure, and spending time with friends—whether that’s over a glass of wine or while checking out a new cocktail bar. Sharing good food, discovering local coffee spots, and keeping up with small rituals like Sunday walks and a good playlist help me stay grounded and connected.

Contact us.

abby@nashvilletherapy.org
(615) 492- 6729

806 Meridian St.

Nashville, Tn 37207