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Karen Silien, PhD

1410 17th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: (615) 292-7396
Fax: (615) 297-8228


Licensed by: TN Dept. of Health

Year practice began: 1998


Populations served:
adolescents, college students, adults, couples, families

Treatment areas: anorexia, binge eating disorder, bulimia, EDNOS; also anxiety, body image issues, depression, grief and loss, divorce recovery

Treatment modalities: individual, couples, family, EMDR I & II

Treatment orientation: psychodynamic, interpersonal, cognitive behavioral

Treatment setting: outpatient

Office setting: Located on Music Row near Vanderbilt (walking distance for VU students.) Easy access to I-40, I-440, downtown. Quiet setting.
Handicap accessible: No

Insurance information:
Accepts insurance: yes (only as out-of-network provider)

Files claims on behalf of clients: no, but does provide claim forms for clients to file
Medicare/Medicaid: no
TennCare: no
Sliding Scale: yes


Provides introductory conversations with potential clients investigating appropriate fit? yes, via phone (15-min. limit)


Other professional memberships: National Eating Disorders Association, American Psychological Association, EMDR-International Association, Nashville Psychotherapy Institute, Tennessee Women in Medicine, Nashville EMDR Therapists









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