WORTHY
COUNSELING
NASHVILLE
Therapy in Nashville For
Restoring Hope and Healing Souls
Christian Counseling
Religious Trauma
Purity Culture Recovery
Affirming LGBTQ+ Christians
Faith Deconstruction Support
Ministry Burnout
Meet Tyler Nicodem, M.A.
Christian Counselor | Holistic Therapist | Former Pastor
Welcome to a transformative space where healing begins and personal growth takes root. I’m Tyler Nicodem, a Nashville therapist with a passion for guiding individuals on their journey to holistic well-being. I also offer teen therapy and college counseling for students suffering in academics, social life, and overall well-being.
We’re wired for constant growth, always evolving in our understanding of who we are. Yet, it’s common to feel a sense of shame during these shifts — especially in church settings where change is unsettling and often unwelcomed.
I’m here to shift that perspective. Together, let’s welcome change as an organic facet of our personal growth. Recognizing that each person’s journey is unique, I stand beside you as we explore your faith, relationships, feelings, and inner world.
My approach honors diverse spiritual paths, creating a safe space for exploration, healing, and personal growth. If you’re seeking a transformative journey that integrates spirituality into your counseling experience, I’m here to support you. Let’s embark on this meaningful exploration together.
Christian Counseling
As a person of faith, you value a counselor who shares the same faith as you. You’re looking for someone who understands just how important your faith is to you, and someone who intentionally integrates your spirituality into your healing. In the midst of so many therapists who are unwilling or are uncomfortable talking about faith, know that Tyler intentionally keeps faith at the center of your healing work.
Purity Culture Recovery
If you came of age in the 90s, 2000s, or 2010s, chances are you encountered purity culture. You might have been instructed to uphold “purity” as God’s mandate, perhaps even making pledges or wearing purity rings. Despite staying true to these ideals, you now grapple with shame and uncertainty regarding intimacy with your partner. Tyler is here to provide compassionate support as you navigate the complexities of your purity culture experiences.
LGBTQ
Affirming Therapy
If your faith and gender or sexuality seem to be at odds, or if your faith community doesn’t support you:
I help you integrate aspects of your identity and learn to healthily navigate family, friends, and faith community.
Faith Deconstruction
Faith deconstruction is a unique and personal journey. A faith shift often brings a mix of emotions—from liberation to uncertainty. Tyler provides a safe harbor for you to navigate this emotional terrain, offering tools and insights to foster emotional well-being and resilience.
Ministry
Burnout
As a former pastor in the church, Tyler understand the unique challenges that professional ministry brings. Whether you are at the end of your rope, been let go of your position for “moral failings,” or you feel tension with staff, congregants, or clergy, renewed hope can be found. With his expertise Tyler walks alongside you in the unique challenges you face in professional ministry.
Spiritual Abuse Recovery
Church is a haven for some, while for others it invokes pain. Church culture can deeply dismiss our basic emotional needs given to us by God. Church leaders may have taken advantage of you emotionally, spiritually, or sexually. You are not alone in your struggle; Tyler provides a safe space for you to find healing and hope from your church trauma.
Additional Areas of Service
“Pay attention to the things that bring a tear to your eye or a lump in your throat because they are signs that the holy is drawing near.”
Frederick Buechner