Founding Directory · Tennessee
Find a Founding Therapist in Tennessee
Why mental health access is harder in Tennessee
Tennessee has a population of 7,051,339 and a clinician-to-resident ratio of 19.9 licensed therapists per 100,000 people. Tennessee reports one of the highest age-adjusted overdose rates in the U.S. The most-requested area of care is Substance Use, and Nashville accounts for the largest share of treatment demand.
Source: SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2024); HRSA Health Workforce Tracker (2024).
What the Heal Your Roots founding cohort offers in Tennessee
- Verified, licensed clinicians practicing in Tennessee under their state license.
- Sliding-scale and accessible-fee options committed by every founding member.
- Telehealth across Tennessee plus in-person care in Nashville and other metros where founders practice.
- Specialty filters for trauma, anxiety, couples, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and more.
- Trauma-informed intake routing that matches you to a clinician within 7 days.
How to apply as a Tennessee clinician
If you hold an active LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LMHC, PhD, or PsyD license in Tennessee, you are eligible to apply for the founding cohort. Applications close when the cohort fills (capped at 100 nationally). Your license number is verified before activation.
For Tennessee residents looking for care
The Heal Your Roots client directory launches once the founding cohort closes. Join the waitlist and you will be matched with a founding clinician in Tennessee as soon as we open.
Frequently asked questions about therapy in Tennessee
How many therapists are joining Heal Your Roots in Tennessee?
0 licensed clinicians in Tennessee have submitted founding applications. The national cohort is capped at 100.
Can a Heal Your Roots therapist see me online if I live in Tennessee?
Yes, as long as the clinician holds an active license in Tennessee. State licensure laws require the clinician to be licensed where the client is physically located during the session.
Does Heal Your Roots take insurance in Tennessee?
Insurance acceptance varies by clinician. Every founding clinician commits to publishing transparent rates and offering at least one accessible-fee option.
What is the most-requested type of therapy in Tennessee?
Substance Use is the most-requested area of care in Tennessee, and DBT is the most-applied modality among founding cohort members in the state.
When can I see a Heal Your Roots therapist in Tennessee?
The directory opens to clients when the national founding cohort closes. Join the waitlist to be matched first.