SCIENCEWORKS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Edited and reviewed:
July 10, 2026
Reviewed by:
Complete Care for all Neurotypes
Therapy | Assessments | Coaching
PROLONGED EXPOSURE (PE)
Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy for PTSD in Nashville
Prolonged exposure is an evidence-based PTSD therapy with licensed Nashville therapists — in person at our Nashville office or by secure telehealth.
Memories or flashbacks intrude without warning
IS PROLONGED EXPOSURE RIGHT FOR YOU?
A good fit if any of this sounds familiar
Structured prolonged exposure tailored to your trauma and goals
Weekly sessions with a clinician who specializes in PTSD and PE
A paced, collaborative plan you move through only when you're ready
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
HOW PE WORKS
What prolonged exposure is, and how it eases PTSD
Prolonged exposure (PE) is a structured, evidence-based therapy for PTSD. Trauma teaches the brain to treat memories and reminders as ongoing threats, so you avoid them — and that avoidance keeps the fear alive. PE gently reverses the pattern, at a pace you set, by helping you approach what trauma has made feel dangerous instead of steering around it.
Two kinds of practice do the work: revisiting the traumatic memory in a safe, structured way until it loses its charge, and gradually facing the safe situations you have been avoiding. Over time your nervous system learns the danger has passed, and the memory becomes something you can carry rather than something that controls you. At ScienceWorks we adapt PE for neurodivergent clients and complex histories, and you never move faster than you are ready to.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT PTSD AND PROLONGED EXPOSURE
6.8%
of U.S. adults will have PTSD at some point in life
Source:
86%
of PE patients fared better than the average untreated patient
Source:
8 to 15
sessions in a typical, time-limited PE course
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Simple to start, steady and structured
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Free 15-minute consult.
We learn what's going on and answer your questions — no pressure.
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Structured prolonged exposure in person at our Nashville office, or by secure telehealth.
You're paired with a clinician trained in prolonged exposure for PTSD.
Matched with a PE specialist.
Weekly sessions.
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
Specialized, supervised, clinically reviewed
Your prolonged exposure care is delivered by licensed providers with specialized training in trauma and PTSD treatment and experience supporting neurodivergent clients. We match you with a provider experienced in trauma care — not a generalist.
Dr. Kiesa Kelly (she/her)
Owner & Psychologist
Ryan Burns (he/him)
Practice Director
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE SCIENCEWORKS
Independent, evidence-based, affirming
Because we're independent and out-of-network, your care is driven by what actually helps — not by insurance limits or session caps.
You're matched with a clinician trained in prolonged exposure for PTSD — an evidence-based approach aligned with APA guidance, not a generalist.
Care is trauma-affirming and neurodivergent-affirming — in person at our Nashville office, or by secure telehealth statewide.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
Is prolonged exposure available online or in person?
ScienceWorks provides prolonged exposure for PTSD in person at our Nashville office and by secure telehealth to adults and teens across Tennessee. In-person visits in Nashville are available on request; most people still attend online from wherever they feel safe.
Will PE make me relive my trauma?
No. PE asks you to revisit the memory in a structured, supported way — not to relive it helplessly. You work at a pace you control, with your therapist guiding each step, so the memory gradually loses its power instead of overwhelming you. Nothing happens before you're ready.
What does prolonged exposure cost, and do you take insurance?
We're an out-of-network, self-pay practice, so insurance session caps don't limit your care. We accept all major cards (FSA/HSA eligible), offer interest-free payment plans, and provide monthly superbills for possible out-of-network reimbursement. We review fees before any ongoing sessions.
*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.