Dr. Steve Stride

Steve is a Psychologist, professor, and community speaker. Steve is a licensed Psychologist with Health Service Provider designation in the State of Tennessee. Steve is also an Assistant Professor in the Graduate Psychology program at Trevecca Nazarene University, where his primary role involves training other therapists. Steve has a Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. Steve obtained his Masters in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and u00e2u20acu2039Family u00e2u20acu2039Therapy from Azusa Pacific University and he is also an American Board Certified Sex u00e2u20acu2039Therapist. Ideal clients are individuals and couples that desire a level of intimacy that reflects Godu00e2u20acu2122s desire for us to understand and experience what true love is all about. This quest involves developing intimate connections within ourselves, with friends and in loving relationships. My ideal clients are ready to take the first step on the intimacy quest that will move them closer to fulfilling emotional, marital and sexual relationships. Clients will learn to develop deeper levels of relational transparency that will allow them to experience life that is only dreamed about by so many people. Begin the Intimacy Quest journey today! I specialize in helping couples resolve marital conflicts with the ultimate intent of increasing intimacy within the relationship. The process involves healing emotional attachment wounds that enhance each individualu00e2u20acu2122s capacity to be vulnerable and connect with their partner. The process ultimately leads to contact with the authentic self and increased intimacy. My philosophy is holistic and my approach enhances the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual facets involved on an individualu00e2u20acu2122s journey to wholeness. I also incorporate outcome measures that encourage a collaborative therapeutic approach, which tends to fluidly adapt to clients unique needs on a session by session basis.