Supporting Your Path to Emotional Wellness
Dr. David Vickery is a licensed psychologist in Franklin, TN, with 44 years of experience and thousands of success stories, offering evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
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Practical Support for Life’s Most Personal Challenges
Life can feel overwhelming, uncertain, or stuck — but you don’t have to face it alone. Dr. David Vickery offers thoughtful, one-on-one support to help you better understand your struggles, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, or a major life transition, Dr. Vickery works together with you to uncover what's at the root and guide you toward lasting growth.
His approach is grounded in proven psychological methods and shaped by decades of experience — but always tailored to your unique story, values, and goals.
For a positive liftoff, explore our intensive quick-start session that will help you achieve relief quickly.
How We Can Help
Individual Therapy
Find clarity, relief, and understanding in one-on-one sessions.
Couples & Relationship Therapy
Build stronger connections and navigate conflict together.
A Unique Approach to Relief
Dr. Vickery offers an empathetic and evidence-based approach to heal from past abuse, trauma, and grief.
Life Transitions & Personal Growth
Embrace change and unlock your potential during major life shifts to become your best self now.
Meet Dr. Vickery
Dr. David Vickery is a licensed psychologist in Franklin, TN, with over 40 years of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. Known for his thoughtful, steady presence, he offers a personalized, evidence-based approach to therapy that meets you where you are and supports lasting growth. Whether you’re facing anxiety, grief, relationship issues, or major life transitions, David provides a safe space to explore, heal, and move forward.
What You Can Expect
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A Welcoming First Session
Your first appointment is a chance to talk about what’s going on and how therapy can help you get immediate relief from your pain. You have our promise to try to get you there. There is no pressure to have it figured out.
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A Personalized Approach
No two people are the same. Dr. Vickery tailors his approach to your unique situation, using proven methods that fit your goals, values, and pace.
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Consistent, Steady Support
Whether you’re working through something difficult or seeking long-term growth, you’ll have a calm, steady presence walking alongside you.
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Real Progress Over Time
Therapy isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about real, lasting change. Dr. Vickery will help you gain insight, develop healthier patterns, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Therapies That Support Real Growth
Dr. Vickery uses a thoughtful, integrative approach — drawing from multiple proven therapies to meet each client’s unique needs. His goal is always the same: to help you feel more grounded, more resilient, and more yourself.
His approach includes:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
Identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT):
Blend mindfulness practices with cognitive strategies to increase awareness, presence, and emotional balance.Positive Psychology:
Focus on strengths, values, and what’s going well to build resilience and a greater sense of meaning.Eclectic Therapy:
A flexible, personalized approach that draws from multiple theories and methods to best support your goals.Ketamine-Assisted Therapy:
For clients struggling with treatment-resistant depression or trauma, ketamine-assisted therapy may offer new possibilities for healing. Dr. Vickery provides integration support in a safe, guided therapeutic setting. Learn more here.
Every therapy is grounded in care and respect — so you can feel safe and supported every step of the way.
Simple, Straightforward Pricing
We offer a free 15-minute initial consultation to discuss the best treatment plan for your needs. The following pricing applies for all subsequent sessions.
50-minute Individual or Couples Session
$140
These sessions offer consistent, focused support for working through challenges, building insight, and making steady progress toward your goals — whether individually or as a couple.
90-minute Ketamine Assisted Therapy
$220
This extended session provides a safe, guided space for integrating ketamine-assisted therapy with thoughtful preparation and post-session reflection, supporting deeper emotional processing and healing. Learn more here.
3-Hour Intensive Quick Start Session
$400
Ideal for those wanting to dive in with clarity and momentum, this extended session allows time for in-depth exploration, goal-setting, and immediate therapeutic tools to jumpstart your progress.
Payment is due at the time of your appointment. We accept cash, check, health savings account funds, select cryptocurrency, and all major credit cards (American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa).
Common Questions
Have questions? Great! Because we have answers! You can find a few common questions from clients along with their answers below. If your question is not listed, please contact us here.
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The first session is a conversation — a chance for you and Dr. Vickery to get to know each other, discuss what’s bringing you in, and explore how therapy can help. There’s no pressure or expectation to have it all figured out — just a safe space to begin.
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If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or simply want to grow, therapy can help. You don’t need to be in crisis — many people come to therapy seeking clarity, support, or a deeper understanding of themselves.
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Most clients begin with weekly sessions to build momentum and get unstuck. Over time, the frequency may shift based on your needs and goals. We will work together to create the best plan for you.
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Yes. Dr. Vickery offers both in-person and secure video sessions to make therapy accessible, flexible, and comfortable for your schedule and location.
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Ketamine-assisted therapy is a guided therapeutic process that can help individuals with treatment-resistant depression, trauma, or other persistent challenges. If it’s a fit, Dr. Vickery will work with you to ensure it’s approached safely, intentionally, and with full integration support. Learn more here.
