Kind Therapy Marks One Year of Growth, Expands Focus on EFT-Informed Couples Counseling in Middle Tennessee
MURFREESBORO, Tenn., October 18, 2025 – /PressReleasePoint/ – Kind Therapy, a locally owned counseling practice founded by Robert Russell, AMFT, is celebrating its first year serving couples and individuals across Murfreesboro, Franklin, and the greater Middle Tennessee area. With offices in both cities, the practice has become known for its Emotionally Focused approach—helping couples move beyond surface-level conflict to deeper emotional connection and lasting change.
“Every couple longs to feel seen, valued, and understood,” said Robert Russell, owner of Kind Therapy. “Our focus is on helping partners identify the emotional patterns beneath their communication struggles—so they can reconnect with courage, integrity, and authenticity.”
Since opening its office, Kind Therapy has continued to grow, offering EFT-informed couples therapy, premarital counseling, and individual therapy for adults seeking greater relational and emotional health. The practice also provides specialized programs such as Groups and a couples retreat series designed to help partners rediscover empathy and trust.
In addition to his clinical work, Robert speaks regularly at couples retreats and faith-based events, integrating psychological insight with compassionate, real-world guidance for modern relationships.
“Our mission has always been clear,” Russell added. “We help people build relationships that are emotionally safe, deeply connected, and grounded in clarity.”
Kind Therapy offers both in-person and online sessions to make support accessible throughout Middle Tennessee.
About Kind Therapy
Kind Therapy is a Middle Tennessee-based counseling practice for couples and individuals. Founded by Robert Russell, AMFT, the practice emphasizes courage, authenticity, and connection as the foundation for healing and growth.
If you’re considering therapy and wondering whether Kind Therapy may be a good fit, you can book a consultation to start the conversation.
Written by Robert Russell, AMFT
Robert Russell, AMFT is the founder of Kind Therapy in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and practices under the supervision of Dr. Sara Hopkins, LMFT (TN license #928). He works with couples navigating disconnection and with individuals carrying anxiety, trauma, grief, and the quieter forms of depression.
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