Luke has several years of experience working with adults and adolescents, supporting them in finding hope, health, and healing. He is committed to ongoing professional development and has completed several trainings, including SAFE EMDR and ASIST. He is currently finalizing certifications through the International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals (IITAP). He hopes to meet clients where they are and help them find healing and freedom. His goal is to walk alongside clients as they pursue meaningful growth that aligns with their own values, fostering self-compassion and awareness throughout the process.
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Luke believes that the therapeutic process is collaborative. Clients can expect to be challenged while being met with empathy, encouragement, and humor whenever appropriate.
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About him:Â
Luke was born and raised in Saint Paul, MN, and attended the University of Iowa, where he studied finance and management. After several years in the workforce, he transitioned into the mental health field and relocated to Nashville. Luke enjoys good music, deep connections, and attending live shows and sporting events. He also enjoys traveling and exploring with his border collie, Hopps.
Luke Hauge
Associate Counselor
M.A.
specialized training
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Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) — Candidate
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Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist (CMAT) — Certification in Progress: Chemical Dependency & Love Addiction
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SAFE EMDR — Personal Transformation Institute (PTI)
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Education & Organizations
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Master’s, Clinical Mental Health Counseling — Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, TN
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B.B.A., Finance and Management — Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa
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American Counseling Association
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Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association
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International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals (IITAP)
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EMDRIA
Focus Areas
Compulsive Sexual Behaviors/Intimacy Disorders
Individual Counseling
Specializing in:
A supportive, nonjudgmental space to address unhealthy patterns, strengthen coping skills, and work toward healing and lasting change.
Focused on processing past experiences and building internal security using trauma-informed somatic techniques to restore balance
Individuals (Adults and Teens)
Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Addiction (substance/behavioral/process), Identity and Values, Compulsive Sexual Behavior (CSB)