Who is Spero?

Spero Counseling is the professional counseling service owned and operated by Matt Dean, MFT, and is located in Nashville, TN. The heart of Spero Counseling is found in the Latin phrase “Dum Spiro, Spero” translated as “While I breathe, I hope.” No one gets through life without wounding or trauma. Without help, healing from wounding and trauma may seem impossible. Therefore, at Spero, we strive to remind every client that as long as there is breath in your lungs, there is hope. The hope for all clients is that they engage their unique stories of gifting and wounding so they may heal and live out of the truth of their Imago Dei (Image of God). 

Approach to Counseling

It is my belief that every individual holds the capacity for healing, growth, and change. In order to begin healing centered engagement, an individual must feel seen, known and heard. As such, it is my honor to work with individuals from all walks of life, beginning with a compassionate, genuine relationship.

How does it work?

01. Schedule an appointment

If you want to engage in the process of healing, growth and change, I provide a 20 minute phone or face-to-face consultation to help you decide if I might be a good fit. Feel free to reach out and schedule the initial consultation or your first appointment!

02. develop a plan

In order to facilitate healing centered engagement, I employ a trauma informed integrative approach including EMDR, Narrative therapy, Spiritual Roots System, attachment models, systems models, existential therapy, and experiential therapy.  

03. Heal, grow, change

Continue to show up, for your meetings and for yourself. It will not always be easy, in fact, I can guarantee it will be difficult work, but as you continue honoring this important work, your own journey toward healing and growth will be evident.