Frequently Asked Questions About John Nichols Therapy

What services do you provide?

I provide psychotherapy for adults navigating emotional disconnection, relationship stress, burnout, and life transitions. I work with high-achieving professionals, men who feel stuck or emotionally shut down, and couples at a crossroads. I also offer trauma-informed therapy for individuals working through past experiences that still affect how they feel and function today. Sessions are available in person in Brentwood and online via teletherapy.

I work primarily with adults, including high-achieving professionals, men experiencing internal pressure or emotional shutdown, and couples navigating communication challenges or relationship uncertainty. Many of my clients appear successful from the outside but feel disconnected, restless, or unsure about what comes next in their personal or relational life.

Yes, I offer both. In-person sessions are available at my Brentwood office. Online sessions are conducted through a secure video platform, so you can join from home or any private space. Both options are available at the same rate, and you can switch between them as needed.

My office is at 104 East Park Drive, Building 300, in Brentwood, Tennessee, directly across the parking lot from Chuy’s. I offer both in-person sessions at the office and secure online sessions via teletherapy. You can choose the format that works best for you, and we can talk through it during your free consultation.

My rate is $200 for a 60-minute session and $300 for a 90-minute session. Rates are the same for in-person and teletherapy. A free 30-minute consultation is available for anyone considering working with me.

I am a private pay practice and do not bill insurance directly. I can provide a superbill — a detailed receipt you can submit to your insurance provider for possible reimbursement depending on your plan. I recommend checking with your insurance company about out-of-network benefits before your first session.

Clients often come to me for:

  • Anxiety or chronic worry
  • Depression or low mood
  • Emotional disconnection
  • Burnout or chronic stress
  • Relationship conflict or communication problems
  • Life transitions or identity shifts
  • Trauma or unresolved past experiences
  • Feeling stuck despite outward success

I draw on several approaches depending on what each client needs. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR for trauma processing, existential therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and the Gottman Method for couples work. My focus is on understanding deeper patterns and emotional experiences, not just addressing what’s on the surface.

Not at all. Many of my clients come to therapy when their lives appear stable from the outside. Therapy can help you better understand yourself, clarify what you actually want, improve your relationships, and work through that quiet dissatisfaction that’s hard to explain.

The length of therapy varies depending on each client’s goals and circumstances. Some clients attend therapy for a shorter period focused on a specific issue, while others choose longer-term work to explore patterns, relationships, and personal growth.

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It’s a research-supported approach I use to help clients process distressing memories and trauma. It works by helping the brain reprocess experiences that may still affect your current emotions, reactions, or beliefs, even when you’re not actively thinking about them.

It depends on what you’re working on and what you want to get out of it. Some clients come for a focused period around a specific issue, while others choose longer-term work to explore patterns, relationships, and personal growth. We’ll talk about this in our first session and check in as we go.

The best first step is booking a free 30-minute consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and see if we’re a good fit before committing to anything. You can book directly through the website or reach out through the contact page if you have questions first.