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 Beyond Blessed Parenting, Tricia will walk alongside you during your journey to discover your true self.
“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
“Tricia’s training, faith, and understanding of how the brain has been created brings a different level of care to the hurting. I find it a great resource for anyone who works with children or has one in their own home.” Trudy Waters, Head of School, The Covenant School
About Tricia Thornton
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As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, and Certified Interpersonal Neurobiology Clinician, Tricia provides therapy in a variety of ways for a wide range of individuals. She empowers children as a play therapist, parents as a clinician, 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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Drawing from decades of neurological research and countless conversations with parents and kids, Tricia Thornton has become a trusted voice for anyone who longs to move beyond survival mode and into the lasting blessings of parenting. Her books Beyond Blessed Parenting and Blessing from Fear offer the encouragement and practical tools you need to break free from overwhelm and experience a more connected, joy-filled life with your children.
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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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“Beyond Blessed Parenting has a balance of psychological theory and research findings, and practical suggestions for addressing issues such as fear and anxiety, and references to sources of spiritual guidance. Through the cases, Tricia Thornton, covers a range of issues parents face in their everyday life. Her own experience brings a voice to creates conversation with the reader.” ~ Robert B. Innes, Professor Emeritus Peabody College at Vanderbilt University
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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