Our licensed social workers are skilled in helping couples learn to listen, appreciate, and respect each other. We will offer you and your partner tools to help you navigate the sometimes-difficult moments in life and strengthen your connection and commitment to each other.
Are ready to make changes in your relationship?
At Jewish Family Service, we want to arm you with tools to tackle tough interpersonal issues. Participating in couples counseling will help you find clarity and strength while moving forward with your partner. Sometimes a marriage or relationship needs to end. Our licensed social workers can assist you in dissolving a marriage or relationship in a healthy, respectful way.
We have experience and expertise in a wide range of areas including, but not limited to:
Infidelity
Parenting conflicts
Interfaith tension
Resolving issues
Communication problems
Marriage preparation
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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