SCIENCEWORKS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Edited and reviewed:
June 10, 2026
Reviewed by:
Complete Care for all Neurotypes
Therapy | Assessments | Coaching
CHILDHOOD TRAUMA THERAPY
Childhood trauma therapy for adults in Nashville
Trauma-informed therapy for adults still carrying childhood trauma — in person in Nashville or by secure telehealth statewide, so the past loosens its grip.
Early experiences still shape how safe you feel
IS CHILDHOOD-TRAUMA WORK FOR YOU?
A good fit if early years still echo
Paced, skills-based work grounded in what your body can handle
Trauma-informed CBT and ACT with compassion-focused skills
Boundary work and nervous-system regulation for lasting change
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
HOW CHILDHOOD-TRAUMA THERAPY WORKS
What childhood trauma therapy for adults involves
Adversity early in life — abuse, neglect, instability, or growing up around addiction or untreated illness — can shape the adult nervous system long after childhood ends. It often shows up as anxiety, people-pleasing, harsh self-talk, or relationship patterns that feel impossible to change. Childhood trauma therapy for adults is a structured, trauma-informed way to understand those patterns and gently rewire them.
The work is paced and skills-first: we build grounding, emotion regulation, and self-compassion before processing anything painful. Drawing on trauma-informed CBT and ACT, compassion-focused skills, boundary work, and nervous-system regulation, therapy helps you separate what happened then from who you are now — so safety, self-worth, and healthier relationships become possible.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT CHILDHOOD TRAUMA
64%
of U.S. adults report at least one adverse childhood experience
Source:
1 in 6
of U.S. adults report four or more such experiences
Source:
Up to 44%
less adult depression if these experiences were prevented
Source:
WHAT TO EXPECT
Paced, skills-first, and steady
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Free 15-minute consult.
We learn what's weighing on you and what you'd like to change — share only what you want.
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When you're steady, we work through the past so old patterns ease and choices feel freer.
You're matched with a clinician and we start with grounding and self-compassion.
Build a foundation.
Process and rewire.
Payment options
As a specialty practice, we're out-of-network so we can offer the most effective, customized services.
Our payment options are transparent and flexible:
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Self-Pay: All major credit cards; FAS/HSA eligible
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Payment Plans: 6-months interest-free for approved clients via CareCredit
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Superbills Provided
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Out-of-Network: Up to 90% reimbursement for qualifying plans
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
Licensed, trauma-trained, clinically reviewed
Your therapy is provided by licensed Tennessee clinicians trained in trauma, attachment, and the lasting effects of early adversity in adults. Care is clinically supervised and reviewed — you work with a trauma specialist who paces the work to your nervous system, not a generalist.
Dr. Kiesa Kelly (she/her)
Owner & Psychologist
Ryan Burns (he/him)
Practice Director
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE SCIENCEWORKS
Compassion-focused and evidence-based
Because we're independent and out-of-network, your care follows what you need to heal — not a rushed appointment or an insurer's session cap.
You're matched with a clinician trained in early-adversity and attachment work, using trauma-informed approaches — not generic talk therapy.
Care is delivered in person at our Nashville office or by secure telehealth statewide, so you can do this tender work where you feel safe.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
Do I need to dig up memories I can barely recall?
No. You don't need detailed or clear memories to heal. Much of childhood trauma therapy works through present-day patterns — how you feel, relate, and respond now — using skills and nervous-system work, with careful processing of the past only when and if you're ready.
Is therapy online, or do I need to come in person?
ScienceWorks provides childhood trauma therapy in person at our Nashville office or by secure telehealth to clients across Tennessee. Many do this work online from a private, familiar space; in-person sessions in Nashville are available if you prefer.
What does therapy cost, and will insurance help?
We review fees, scheduling, and any out-of-network reimbursement options before you commit, so there are no surprises. Many clients use FSA or HSA funds or monthly superbills; we'll walk you through what applies to your situation.
*Therapy and assessments available in the following states (coaching available worldwide):
Work with us locally:
AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY
2603 Elm Hill Pike, Suite C
Nashville, TN 37214
Disclaimer: This page provides general educational information and is not a substitute for mental health diagnosis or treatment. Reading this page does not create a therapist–client relationship with ScienceWorks Behavioral Healthcare. If you are in crisis or may be at risk of harm to yourself or others, call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call/text 988 (U.S.). Additional emergency support can be found here: Emergency Resources.