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Children & Teens Counseling Nashville

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Learn skills to handle life's obstacles through the challenges of childhood.

Childhood and adolescence can be a challenge. At JFS, we offer a comfortable setting where skilled professionals can help children, teens, and their families understand and resolve emotional and behavioral problems and learn and identify solutions to handle life’s obstacles.

Are you or your child ready to find better ways to cope with life changes?

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Children & Teens Counseling Treatments

At Jewish Family Service, we want to arm you with tools to tackle life’s tough issues. We offer a kind ear to help your child move through their younger years and adolescence with confidence and strength.

We have experience and expertise in a wide range of areas including, but not limited to:

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Bullying

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Defiance

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Self harm

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Sleep problems

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Suicide concerns

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Grief and loss

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Divorce

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Mood regulation

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Anxiety

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How We Serve

Children & Teens Counseling

We offer our services to all, regardless of religious affiliation, race, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Our highly trained, licensed therapists take time to listen, educate and experiment to find the best path for you. We keep all information completely private and maintain professionalism at times. Though located inside the Gordon Jewish Community Center, the JFS office has its own private entrance in the back of the building to ensure privacy.

Are therapy services available to everyone?

Yes! While some of our other programs are available to only those of the Jewish faith, our Nashville counseling services are available to the entire community.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes! Our therapists are professional, experienced social workers. JFS is an in-network provider for several major insurance companies as well as EAP providers (you may wish to check with your insurance company prior to your visit). We also accept Medicare. Clients without insurance may qualify for service on a sliding scale based on income and family size. Please contact us for additional information.

How do I get started?

You can send a request here, or call us at (615) 356-4234. If you are a parent or guardian, you can call on behalf of your loved one.

How will you keep my information private?
All communications with JFS are confidential and all employees must sign confidentiality agreements. Written records are kept in locked files. Although our offices are located within the Gordon Jewish Community Center, the entrance to our offices are in the back of the building with a private entrance and fully confidential.
Do you accept walk-ins?
No. However, you can send a request here, or call us at (615) 356-4234. If you are a parent or guardian, you can call on behalf of your loved one.
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“Thanks for all the days you’ve been there, helping and caring from your heart for me, and for others too. It’s time to somehow let you know your help means so much more than words can explain.”

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“I hope you feel affirmation that you are doing things that have a true positive impact on someone’s life.”

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“When I woke up today I didn’t feel very hopeful, but after talking to you (today) I feel like things might be ok.”

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“Thank you for your support and always being there for (my child).”

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“I’m so grateful for the support you’ve given my family.”

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our team

JFS Therapists

Clinical Director

Toni Jacobsen, LCSW

Toni received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Tennessee and has nearly 30 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She utilizes a versatile approach to therapy and is passionate about working together with individuals and families to address issues that are interfering with their daily their lives.

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Toni is a licensed clinical social worker and is the Clinical Director at JFS. She began her career in the mental health field in 1989 facilitating abuse prevention groups for children. She has worked with abused/neglected teenagers in a group home through the YWCA, as a Child and Family Therapist for The Guidance Center and as a Clinical Director at Camelot Cares before coming to JFS. Toni volunteered to serve on the Williamson County Child Fatality Review Team and to be a board member for First Steps. She joined Jewish Family Service in 2000 and provides a range of services to the Jewish and general community including counseling, family life education programs, financial assistance, adoption, support groups, as well managing the kosher food box, school supply and Hanukkah gift programs.

Toni has over 28 years of field experience with a wide range of populations and utilizes an eclectic approach including cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy with children, supportive and short-term problem focused therapy. Toni has expertise addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, behavioral problems, dysfunctional families, marital discord, and divorce.

One of her passions is working together with individuals and families to address an issue that might be causing dysfunction in their lives. Sometimes we can control what is happening around us and can make positive changes while other times all we can do is survive the storm.  Toni works with her clients to increase their ability to cope through teaching positive coping skills.

Toni enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, volunteer work and creating new things.

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Social Worker

Ashley Franklin, LMSW

Ashley earned her Masters in Social Work at the University of Tennessee. She is an empathetic and compassionate social worker who takes a strengths-based approach to helping her clients. She connects and builds trust quickly with clients through her down to earth and authentic style. She is skilled in treating a wide range of mental health issues.
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Ashley’s experience encompasses program design, direct practice, and establishing community resources. In 2005, she became the first district wide Social Worker for Franklin Special School District and was there for 13 years. She developed and implemented the first district food pantry for the school system and was a founding board member of the NOOK (Needs Of Our Kids). She served as a member of several committees including Coordinated School Health, and WCS/FSSD School Safety Board. Another accomplishment is developing a partnership with a local animal shelter to enable adolescents to work with animals and develop better socio-emotional skills.

Ashley is an empathetic and compassionate social worker who takes a strengths- based approach to helping her clients. She connects and builds trust quickly with clients through her down to earth and authentic style.

She is intentional in her work with children, adolescents, adults and families. She implements Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as a Family Systems approach to help clients focus on their goals and overcome barriers in life.

Ashley enjoys working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life adjustments, addiction, and marriage and family issues.

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Confidentiality Promise

The trust between our clients and JFS is the basis for our success.  All transactions and discussions are protected by the highest professional ethical standards of client/counselor confidentiality.

Patient Forms

Please download, print and complete each of the appropriate forms and bring them with you to your first counseling session. All of your information will be handled with sensitivity and will be kept strictly confidential.
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Adult Counseling Registration Form

For all new patients. Please print out and bring with you to your appointment.

Youth Counseling Registration Form

For all new patients. Please print out and bring with you to your appointment.

Insurance Information Form

For all new patients. Please print out and bring with you to your appointment.

HIPPA Compliance Form

For all new patients. Please print out and bring with you to your appointment.