Couples Relationship Counseling and Individual Therapy for Men in Nashville
Trauma-Informed | Relational | Practical | Personalized for You
Whether you're exhausted from trying to hold everything together, stuck in the same arguments with your partner, or wondering why life feels harder than it should, therapy can help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
When I talk to people, they tell me…
“I'm tired of having the same fight with my spouse."
"I feel disconnected from my partner, from myself, or from the life I thought I'd have."
“Things aren’t working, but I don’t know what change looks like or how to change it.”
"I'm successful on the outside, but anxious, overwhelmed, or burned out on the inside."
"I don't even know how to explain what I'm feeling anymore."
"I should be able to handle this on my own."
If this feels familiar, You are not alone.
Clients who work with me with have spent years pushing through, taking care of everyone else, or hoping things would eventually get better. Therapy offers a different path where you don't have to figure it all out by yourself.
You Are Welcome Here
Hi, I'm Chad Johnson, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving Nashville and Brentwood.
Before becoming a therapist, my career spanned over 20 years working in leadership, nonprofit, higher education, government, and the creative arts. I understand the pressures that come with juggling demanding careers, a 22-year marriage, parenting children and teens, and trying to be everything for everyone. These experiences continue to shape how I work today.
My clients appreciate that therapy with me feels both compassionate and practical. I listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and gently challenge the patterns and places that keep you stuck. My goal isn't simply to help you feel better—it's to help you build a healthier relationship with yourself and the people in your life who matter most.
How Can I Support You?
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Couples & Relationship Therapy
Relational therapy for couples of all types, including dating, partnered, and married.
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Marriage Counseling
Support for one of the most meaningful and hardest relationships you’ll have.
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Discernment Counseling
Help for mixed agenda couples trying to decide next steps for their relationship.
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Trauma & Brainspotting
Integrating body, mind, and spirit to move you from pain to peace.
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Therapy for Men
Intentionally focused on helping men navigate issues important for them.
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Anxiety Therapy
Move beyond just coping with anxiety to finding freedom from fear and uncertainty.
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Why Choose Stillwood Therapy?
You don't have to choose between feeling understood and being challenged. Therapy should provide both.
My personalized approach is grounded in evidence-based models like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, and Brainspotting, while always adapting to your unique story and goals.
Whether you're coming on your own or with your partner, our work together is centered on helping you experience greater connection, resilience, and hope.
Conveniently located.
Schedule in-person at my Nashville office, or online for anyone living within the state of Tennessee.
4731 Trousdale Drive, Suite 12, Nashville, TN 37220
Conveniently between downtown and Brentwood/Williamson County
5 miles to downtown Nashville
4 miles to Brentwood/Maryland Farms
4 miles to Green Hills
5 miles to Hillsboro Village / West End
Easy access on/off I-65 and minutes from I-440
Within steps (literally) of Surefire Coffee’s Crieve Hall location, and within blocks of Nashville’s Crieve Hall Bagel.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Schedule a free consultation to see if we're a good fit.