LIFE can LOOK DIFFERENT ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS.

Compassionate, evidence-based therapy in Nashville, TN for women, men, & couples ready for real change. 

You don’t have to stay where you are.

Nashville therapist, Samara Silvester, smiling, wearing a white dress, sitting on a couch with a patterned pillow.

You’ve been holding it together for so long. Too long. 

It’s exhausting. The pressure keeps building, and the cracks are starting to show—even if no one else sees them.

  • Somehow, you’ve lost your footing—and it’s hard to even name what you’re feeling. Between work, parenting, relationships, and everything else you’re carrying, you’ve started to feel disconnected from yourself. It’s like you’re moving through your days on autopilot, showing up for everyone else but barely recognizing your own reflection. You’re not falling apart, exactly. But you’re not really okay either.

    Maybe it’s a big life change. Maybe it’s grief. Maybe it’s trauma you’re just beginning to uncover—or something old that’s resurfacing in new ways. Whatever it is, it’s weighing on you—and no matter how hard you try to keep it together, the heaviness is still there. You feel stuck, and you’re not sure what to do next.

  • “Things are complicated” doesn’t even begin to cover it. Maybe therapy hasn’t helped before—or made things feel even messier. You’re stuck in the same exhausting cycles: walking on eggshells, repeating the same arguments, feeling the weight of tension that never really lifts.

    Maybe it’s a small crack that’s started to spread—or a gaping wound that feels impossible to heal. Trust, intimacy, communication... something’s off, or maybe something’s been broken for a long time. You’re not sure if it can be repaired—but you’re here, which means part of you still hopes it can.

    And that’s where we start.

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We’ll turn insight into action, and action into real change — together.

Samara Silvester, Green Hills therapist, working on a laptop at a white desk in a well-lit room with shelves holding books and decorative items.

Hi, I’m Samara.

I know when you’re stuck in old patterns, wrestling with anxiety or trauma, or trying to reconnect in your relationship, it can feel hard to believe in the hope of something better. I’m here to help you—as an individual or as a couple—embrace that belief, so you can reclaim your sense of self, strengthen your relationship, and start to envision a future that’s genuinely fulfilling.

When you work with me, you get someone who’s truly in it with you: showing up with fierce belief that change is possible, honest direction when you need it, and a refusal to let you settle for less than the growth you deserve. I bring deep, evidence-based training to help you navigate the tough parts of life with both intention and confidence.

I’ll walk beside you through the storm—until you step into a stronger, more resilient version of yourself.

Yes, I’ll meet you with warmth and compassion, but I’ll also hold up a mirror when something isn’t serving you or when you need to face reality head-on. That means challenging the thoughts and stories that have been holding you back, helping you reconnect with your values, and reminding you—again and again—that you do have choices, even when it doesn’t feel that way.

Who I Help

  • When the world sees you as “strong,” but inside you feel like you’re unraveling, this is a place to set things down. And not just the pressure, but also the grief, the doubt, the anger, and the mental load. You deserve the space to put yourself first, to slow down, and to heal. This is where you can come home to yourself—and begin to believe that hope, and real change, are within reach.


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  • You’ve mastered keeping it together. But at some point, shutting down, constantly holding it in, and pretending “you’re fine” doesn’t work anymore. Therapy isn’t about being “fixed” or a sign that you’re weak. It’s about being real. You don’t even need to have the words to describe what you’re experiencing yet—we’ll find them together. You don’t have to do this alone.


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  • Whether you're building something new or fighting to keep what you have, your relationship deserves more than guesswork and Instagram advice. In this space, we get real—about communication, trust, intimacy, and what it truly takes to heal, reconnect, and build something that lasts.


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“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”

— Viktor Frankl

Let’s get started

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Reach out.

Schedule a consultation with me—a relaxed, no-pressure conversation where you can share what’s brought you here and see if we’re a good fit to work together.

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Begin your journey.

Together, we’ll explore what’s really going on beneath the surface and create a path that honors where you are and where you want to be.

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Embrace hope.

Change isn’t always easy, but it’s always possible. You have the power to choose your next step—and I’ll help you find the courage to take it.

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In-person and telehealth sessions available in Nashville, TN

Come as you are. Leave with clarity, strength, and hope.