Hannah Barney, LPC-MHSP

Sport & Performance Program Director

HANNAH BARNEY, LPC-MHSP
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELOR


Specialties:

  • Athletes & High Achievers

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Trauma & Complex Trauma

  • Substance Use

  • Eating Disorders & Body Image Issues

  • Relationship & Attachment Issues

  • Codepedency

  • Life Transitions

Approach:

  • Brainspotting

  • IFS

  • Somatic Experiencing

  • Mindfulness

  • DBT

Hours: Mon - Thu: 9am-6pm | Fri: 9am-1pm

Locations: Nashville Office, Online

Hi, I’m Hannah.

I’m so glad you’re here. You’re used to being the one who holds it all together. You’re driven, high-performing, and from the outside, your life looks solid. But internally, it’s a different story. You feel anxious, overwhelmed, or like you can’t ever fully relax. Slowing down feels uncomfortable, and despite everything you’ve achieved, it never quite feels like enough. You might be relying on things like overworking, alcohol, food, or staying constantly busy just to get through the day. Maybe you’ve noticed patterns that are starting to concern you, but it’s hard to imagine doing life any differently.

My goal is to offer a space where you can show up fully, feel deeply, and know that you’re seen and heard without judgment. I believe healing happens when we feel safe, understood, and empowered, and I’m committed to creating that kind of space with you. This is your journey, and I’m here to support it with presence, curiosity, and care. All I ask is that you bring your whole self, and I’ll do the same.

Clinical Experience

My clinical background has taken me across a wide range of settings, including residential treatment, private practice, community mental health, and substance use care. I’ve completed specialized internships offering support to survivors of sex trafficking, and I have experience in outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) supporting clients with substance use disorders. Most recently, I provided individual therapy to a diverse range of clients at a community mental health agency.

In my current work, I take a trauma-informed approach that centers safety, autonomy, and deep respect for each person’s unique process. I draw from a variety of modalities, including Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, DBT, and mindfulness-based therapy. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor our work to what feels most useful and supportive for you, blending tools and techniques to meet you exactly where you are.

Therapy is a big part of my life, but it’s not the only one. I’m originally from California but have called Nashville home for over a decade. I love playing soccer, hunting for thrifted treasures, trying new restaurants, and diving into a good book or binge-worthy show. I’m someone who thrives in meaningful connection, but as a classic introvert, I also value quiet time to recharge.

Clinical Specialties

My areas of special clinical interest include athletes and high achievers, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, substance use, eating disorders, body image concerns, relationship issues, codependency, and life transitions.  I work primarily with individual adults.

Education & Advance Training

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Trevecca Nazarene University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Trevecca Nazarene University

Brainspotting Phases 1 & 2

Somatic Experiencing: Intermediate Level

Trauma Informed Care

Groups

Training the Muscle You Can’t Flex: A Support Group for College Athletes

As a former college athlete, I have lived experience that brings a unique perspective to this group.  The goal of this group is for student athletes to have a safe space to be vulnerable, learn, and grow through their unique challenges, both in and out of season.

Schedule: Every other Monday from 6pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $40 per session.