Kathryn Archer

Kathryn Archer, MS, Therapist, is a Nashville-based clinician with an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lipscomb University who specializes in addiction treatment and play therapy. She integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) with experiential interventions such as sand tray, meditation, and expressive arts.

She works primarily with adolescents, young adults, and adults and previously worked with adolescent males in residential treatment and in outpatient counseling, informing her work with trauma, identity issues, and disconnection from self and others. Her areas of expertise include men's issues, childhood trauma, spiritual and religious trauma, substance abuse, relationship issues, and life transitions.

Kathryn’s style is characterized by humility and curiosity, focused on creating a safe, collaborative, non-judgmental environment where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. She invites potential clients to reach out via text or email to set up an initial phone call.