ABIGAIL NESBITT

LPC-MHSP

Growth is a personal, intentional journey that lasts a lifetime and impacts generations. Starting this process definitely takes a bit of courage and a willingness to embrace the unknown, but the rewards are often transformative. Throughout this adventure, we can expect to enjoy beautiful scenery, encounter a few bumps in the road, maybe get lost a couple times, have some breakdowns, share lots of laughs, and uncover remarkable discoveries together. I'd be honored to sit beside you in the passenger seat as we navigate this exciting trip we call life!

Education: Abby has a bachelor's degree in biology and health sciences with a minor in psychology from Tennessee Technological University. She also has a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University. 
Style: Abby uses a blend of perspectives to conduct therapy. However, she tends to be more of a directive therapist. Essentially, she has the map as you manage the wheel. She does individual therapy and utilizes techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), internal family systems (IFS), brainspotting (BSP), and exposure and response prevention (ERP). Abby has options for both virtual and in-person sessions. 
Hobbies: Playing card or board games with her family, trying new foods, traveling, getting in a good workout, hiking, reading, doing puzzles, and engaging in all things hygge are what helps Abby find balance in life. 
Specialties: Abby sees both teens and adults. She likes working with those who present with anxiety, depression, trauma, high masking autism, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). 

TN License #5072

Insurances Accepted:

BCBS Headway

Optum Medicare

Aetna Wells Fargo

Cigna UnitedHealthcare

TriCare Lyra

Humana 

Treatment Modalities

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Brainspotting

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Get to know Abby…

• Pronouns:

  “She/her”

• Therapeutic Approach In a Few Words

  “I am fairly directive in my approach, pulling mostly from CBT, DBT, EMDR, Brainspotting, ERP, and ACT. I use elements of IFS as well”.

• What drew you to this work?

  “My own experiences and life story guided me to partake in my own therapy. I was hooked from there and wanted to positively impact others who were struggling”.

• What do you hope clients feel when they walk into Grove?

  “Understood”

• A value or belief I carry into sessions:

  “The party is in the “grey” of life!”

• How I care for my own mental health:

  “Hiking, reading, watching food network, hanging out with family, going to the gym, and traveling”

• Hidden Talent:

  “I can wiggle my ears”

• If I were a plant, I'd be a:

  “Succulent”

• Favorite Comfort Food:

  “Cinnamon roll or apple turnover. Anything carb actually”

• Weekend Vibe: What's your dream weekend look like?

  “Exploring somewhere new with my fam and eating good food”.

• A book/movie/show I'll never get tired of:

  “I don’t really do repeats…”

• Go-to drink order:

  “Dirty chai

This or that:

• Early Bird or Night Owl?

  “Night Owl”

• City or Nature?

  “Nature”

• Fiction or Nonfiction?

  “Fiction”

• Dogs or Cats?

  “Both!”

• Sunrise or Sunsets?

  “Sunsets”

Please pick the co-worker who works to the RIGHT of your office, name them, and describe what a client can expect sitting in the room with them as their therapist/office staff:

“Isaac: Expect to feel at ease and welcomed. Isaac has a grounding vibe that feels comforting to all. He is definitely someone you can be yourself with and not feel judged. As icing on the cake, he has nice, casual humor that you’ll miss if you’re not paying attention!”