WELCOME TO EMERGE CENTER THERAPY

Do you feel stuck, but ready for change?

You’re in the right place.

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In-Person in Brentwood, Tennessee
Online Therapy in 40+ States & Territories

You know there’s more to life than what you’re experiencing right now.


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Perhaps you've noticed that worry and anxiety have gradually taken up more space in your thoughts.

  • You appear composed on the outside and feel chaotic emotions inside

  • Simple decisions sometimes feel paralyzing

  • You find yourself constantly planning for worst-case scenarios

  • Social situations that should be enjoyable leave you drained or anxious

  • Physical symptoms like a racing heart have become familiar companions

Life is challenging enough without feeling like you’re carrying extra weight on your shoulders.

Hi, I’m Ashley.
I want you to know you’re not broken and there’s nothing wrong with you.


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Dr. Ashley Pineda

You may just need a little support, and that’s okay.

Together, we'll find new ways to handle those uncomfortable emotions, and you'll finally be able to express thoughts and feelings you've been keeping inside.

Your world will expand beyond what anxiety has allowed. You'll make choices based on what YOU want in life, not what anxiety or fear tells you to do. You'll feel more centered, balanced, and authentically yourself.

If you've had enough of the overwhelm and you're ready for change, let's talk.

My Therapy Services


I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or not quite themselves.

I specialize in anxiety, OCD, and chronic illness counseling, but whatever situation life is throwing at you—I'm here to help.

Find relief from worry, stress, and fear through evidence-based techniques. Regain control and build resilience in your daily life.

Anxiety Therapy

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Break free from intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Let’s work together to help you reclaim your sense of well-being.

OCD Therapy

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Navigate the emotional challenges of living with a chronic condition. Develop effective coping skills and improved quality of life.

Chronic Illness Counseling

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Help your child build emotional awareness, communication skills, and healthy coping strategies. Supportive approaches tailored to their developmental needs.

Child Therapy

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Support through the unique pressures of teenage years. Therapy with emphasis on anxiety, identity, and social concerns while respecting growing independence.

Teen Therapy

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Work to address personal challenges and issues that may be holding you back. Release patterns that no longer serve you and create meaningful change.

Adult Therapy

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Some of the actual transformations I have seen in my clients


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  • They feel lighter as they share thoughts, feelings, and hurts that they have never shared with anyone before.

  • They feel known and understood, possibly for the first time in their lives.

  • They understand that there is nothing wrong with them, which helps build self-acceptance.

  • They become empowered by learning how to lean into uncomfortable emotions and experiences and how to handle them effectively.

  • Their world expands as they tackle anxiety or OCD symptoms, allowing their choices and decisions to be driven by what they want in life, not what anxiety or OCD dictates.

In-Person and Online Therapy

Telehealth online therapy for 40+ states

I am a part of PSYPACT, which means I can provide therapy services to clients in over 40 states and territories across the United States. There's a good chance your state is covered. Click here to see if your state is part of PSYPACT.

In-person therapy sessions in Brentwood, TN

For those in and around Brentwood (including Franklin, Nashville, Belle Meade, Oak Hill, and Forest Hills), I offer in-person counseling.


 

I provide a safe space for you to be known and grow as your authentic self, unencumbered by anxiety and fears.

Hear me on a podcast!


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Raising Boys & Girls | Episode 98: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Other Strategies to Help Kids with Anxiety

Hear me on the Raising Boys and Girls Podcast to discuss anxiety strategies for children with Sissy and David. Listen below or in your favorite podcast app.

Start your journey today.


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Taking the first step toward positive change starts with a simple conversation—contact me for a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we're a good fit for working together.