Tricia Thornton
Therapist, Author, Speaker
Whether in the audience as she is speaking, in her playroom as a client, a parent in her coaching program, or reading Blessing From Fear, Tricia will walk alongside you during your journey to discover your True Self.
Blessing From Fear available April 23, 2024
PRE-ORDERS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!
“Parenting is more challenging than it was years ago and we all want partners to help us parent well; Tricia is one of those partners.”
Ken Cheeseman, Head of School, The Webb School
About Tricia Thornton
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As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist, Tricia provides therapy in a variety of ways for a wide range of individuals. She empowers children as a play therapist, parents as a professional counselor and a parent herself, and other individuals of all ages providing a safe space to process their hurts, fears, losses, and a variety of feelings. Her private practice, Tricia Thornton Therapy is located in the Green Hills area in Nashville, TN.
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Parents feel overwhelmed by the hypervigilant needs of their children in a lost and broken world. Blessing From Fear provides neurologically sound tools to help parents discover their True Selves and guide their children toward emotional integration. Parents will learn practical tools to first see and hear themselves, freeing them to empower their children. Tricia walks alongside you with authenticity toward a journey to embrace the blessing from fear.
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Whether speaking to small groups of heads of schools, parents in a seminar, women at a conference, large parent conferences, or fellow therapists, Tricia authentically connects with her audiences. Through weaving together her life stories as a parent, a woman, and her years of experience as a therapist, she guides her audience to easily understand the science and spiritual path of overcoming fear. She leaves her audiences with hope, direction and a new found path.
Tricia’s Mission
Tricia is passionate about helping individuals through their healing journeys – whether clients of her practice, readers of her book, listeners at one of her public speaking events or followers on social media. She equips parents with the tools they need to support and model healthy emotional strategies for their struggling children. Her mastery of play therapy allows her to "hear" and "speak reassurance" to even the youngest patients, using their natural language - play. Her previous experience as a school counselor gives her an in depth understanding of school settings and equips her to bring together the key adults in a child's life to create a holistic experience. Her personal experience with trauma a as a child and understanding the blessing from fear gives her a passion for helping little ones who struggle with big feelings.
Testimonials & Endorsements
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“Tricia combines an empathetic heart with clinical expertise. She came into the life of our family after we experienced a large house fire, and guided my (then) five-year-old son and me into the healing process. Tricia is steady, perceptive, and kind. Several years later, we continue to see the fruit of our time spent with her. Thank you, Tricia, for your work in our lives!” ~ Client Testimony
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“In a world filled with fear and anxiety, Tricia Thornton shares her powerful testimony and keen insights in Blessing From Fear to help others embrace their journey and give hope that God can be trusted every step of the way.” ~ Tim Clinton, President & the CEO, American Association of Christian Counselors
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“Tricia’s deep and personal understanding of fear, anxiety, trauma, and a myriad of childhood issues, coupled with her education and professional experiences, make her more relevant than most in today’s society and the needs of our children and their families.”
Allen Long, Ed.D., Executive Director High Hopes Development Center
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Enjoy reading Tricia’s Quarterly Newsletter filled with helpful tips for parents, clients, educators. Each will feature Tricia’s empowering articles. Don’t miss out!
