Today we’d like to introduce you to Hannah Turner.
Hi Hannah, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Like many people in my field, I became drawn to counseling through my own experiences with mental health. I have always been intrigued by the human experience, but it wasn’t until my own experience with counseling that I saw how much growth can come from truly feeling seen and heard. The 2020 pandemic affected us all relationally, and I began to struggle without my normal routines and social spheres. Through this experience I learned that I have always been motivated by people and driven to connect with others. In becoming a therapist, I get to dive deeper into my greatest strengths of curiosity and compassion while challenging myself to continue to learn new ways of “being”.
In my work I have spent time sitting with people in both their biggest and smallest moments: At the hospital bedside, supporting people through traumatic injury, cheering people on over the win of choosing to change self-talk, and sitting with the discomfort of uncertainty in what comes next. I am always amazed by the adaptive measures people take to survive difficult situations and the resilience that can come from tragedy. Today, I get to spend time at my warm office helping people to become more embodied, recognize how they show up in their relationships, and feel more comfortable sitting in the present moment.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Rarely is anything worth doing what I consider a smooth road. Once I completed graduate school in North Carolina, I expected to start over in a new and exciting city I had never lived in before. However, after visiting back home for the summer, I felt drawn to reconnect with the community where I was born and raised. I then started the process of building roots both personally and professionally in Nashville, which at times has challenged me to get out of my comfort zone. Nashville has changed a lot in the past decade and it has been humbling to try to rebuild from what I knew. I am still learning new skills everyday and consider myself to be a forever learner.
Since authenticity is a core tenet of my work with clients, I think it is also important to name the sense of imposter syndrome that can come with this line of work especially when first starting out. My work is to sit with clients in “the gray”, rather than having clear-cut answers since rarely is the human experience ever black-or-white. Through this I have learned to trust in myself and my own intuition, that I already have all the skills necessary to make a meaningful impact on the relationships I have with clients. Because therapy is so relational, I provide a unique approach that focuses on attachment, the nervous system, and getting back in our bodies. The wins don’t always look like I thought they would, giving both me and my clients permission to just be as we are.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am lucky to say that I genuinely love my job. To be trusted with people’s stories and get to witness the depth of the human experience will never stop amazing me. I have found my place at Simply Being Therapy where I strive to create a relaxed exploratory space – whether that’s exploring identities, trauma narratives, relationships, or what it’s like to get back into your body.
Simply Being Therapy is a somatic- and attachment-focused boutique practice that aims to help people who struggle with anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and trauma. Somatic work typically takes a “bottom-up” approach that is a little different from typical talk therapy, focusing on the experiences in the body rather than using logic and problem-solving to address emotions and behaviors. Simply Being has built a practice of highly skilled therapists and trauma specialists to address the unique needs of individuals who have experienced trauma.
Many of my clients come to therapy seeking a stronger sense of control over their thoughts and emotions, looking to get to the root of why relationships sometimes feel so hard, or simply struggling to tolerate recent life changes. My client-centered approach draws from trauma-informed CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and attachment-based practices. I integrate movement, body awareness, and sensory experiences to work with the nervous system and process emotions. I am passionate about working with people who struggle with anxious thoughts, relational issues, depression, self-worth, grief, and trauma. I also understand that therapy is never a one-size-fits-all experience, and I am continually expanding my knowledge and skills to best meet each client’s unique needs.
What matters most to you?
Relationship. Whether that is with ourselves or with others. The therapeutic relationship is one that is meant to cultivate growth through the experience of having another person witness your pain and holding up a mirror to ourself. I strive to show up with authenticity, humility, and compassion, believing that individuals can grow through collaborative, open, and accepting conversations. Human connection and attachment is also highly important for survival, we would not be where we are today without our ability to work together in relationship and as a community. I am most proud of the relationships I have built with clients over the years and getting to see my clients move from surviving to thriving!
Pricing:
- 50 minute session – $150
- 90 minute session – $225
- Reduced fees based on financial need and commitment
Contact Info:
- Website: https://simplybeingtherapy.com/hannah-turner-tlpc-mhsp/
- Instagram: @hannahlynn_therapy
- Other: Email: hannah@simplybeingtherapy.com
