Gabriel Starner, LMFT
Director of the East Nashville Office
Everything you need is already inside you. Now it’s time to uncover it.
I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey toward self-actualization. In collaboration with my clients, we establish meaningful treatment goals that foster a deeper sense of purpose, promote healthier living, and enhance their capacity for empathy toward themselves and others. Recognizing the profound courage it takes to confront one's inner world, I strive to create a safe, affirming, and open space for genuine exploration. Driven by a deep curiosity about the human condition, I seek to understand each person's unique experience. Together, we delve into new ways of thinking, feeling, and acting, empowering clients to embrace their authentic selves and find meaning. My mission is to support clients in their quest for growth, self-discovery, and transformation, and to to help clients confront and embrace the inherent uncertainties of life, fostering resilience and a deeper sense of purpose.
Clinical Experience
I have experience working in academic, non-profit, and private practice settings, where I've acquired comprehensive training in a wide range of interventions and treatment models. My approach to therapy is client-centered and integrative, blending philosophy with psychology, in an attempt to honor the nuance and complexity of the client's experience. If you're seeking meaningful conversations about the essence of being human in today's world, I am the therapist for you. I welcome the opportunity to work with everyone, especially those who are motivated and ready for change. My clinical approach is also enriched by my background in the creative arts, which adds depth and creativity to my practice.
Clinical Specialties
My areas of special clinical interest include: self-esteem, relationship issues, religious trauma and deconstruction, working with LGBTQ+ clients, and working clients who practice ethical non-monogamy. My practice is evidence-based and influenced by various theoretical orientations including Bowenian family systems, humanistic and existential therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindful self-compassion.
Education
M.MFT, Lipscomb University
B.S., Belmont University
Groups
Religious Trauma Support Group
This is a process and support group for anyone experiencing spiritual distress as well as survivors of religious trauma. Group members work together on healing from religious abuse, navigating relationships with church and family systems, and integrating new beliefs and values into daily life that are free from unhealthy shame and judgment.
Schedule: Groups are typically held one Sunday per month from 12pm to 2pm.
Cost: $100 per session. Reduced rates are available based on need.
