Tony Caldwell, LCSW
Jungian Analyst
Tony Caldwell is a Jungian psychoanalyst with over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist.
As an analyst, Tony specializes in life transitions, the “middle passage” of midlife, and lifelong growth with adult individuals.
Clinically, his specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma, difficulty in relationships, men’s issues, adjustment, attachment, grief/bereavement, matters related to human sexuality, and spiritual direction/personal growth. Sessions can involve dreamwork as desired by the client.
Analysis bears some similarities to other forms of psychotherapy, but varies in multiple ways. Analysis views symptoms through a teleological lens, thus seeking to make meaning of and extract wisdom from our sufferings. Honoring the fact that the word psychotherapy means “to listen to the soul,” analytic work views symptoms as messengers guiding one to address blockages to relative wholeness. Additionally, an analytic framework recognizes that adaptations in personality can accumulate over a lifetime, leading one to live from a highly adaptive false self. Analysis aims to confront these adaptations to reclaim lost aspects of one’s being. Analytic work is especially well-suited for lifelong learners, as it acknowledges that we are dynamic, multifaceted beings who require continued development throughout our entire lifespan, from birth to death, if we are to individuate —that is, to move toward integrity, health, and wholeness.
Tony is a former lecturer at the University of Mississippi and currently serves as a teaching analyst of the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts, is Analyst in Residence and core faculty member at the Haden Institute in Hendersonville, NC, as well as a PhD Researcher at GCAS in Dublin, Ireland. In becoming a Jungian analyst, he trained and analyzed for 13 years under the guidance of renowned Jungian analysts, including James Hollis, Ph.D.
As a writer, Tony has contributed a chapter to the textbook “Contemporary Perspectives on Spirituality in Education” and has written for many other publications. Additionally, Tony seeks to bring ensoulment to the collective through work with marginalized individuals and communities. His work has been featured on CNN and supported by grants from organizations such as Levi Strauss & Co. and the Toyota Corporation. He has partnered with the ACLU, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and numerous other organizations to bring healing work to individuals and communities.
Tony is a creative and has extensive experience working with other creatives in music, television, and film. He also has extensive experience working with other mental health providers, physicians, athletes, and leaders in politics and the corporate sector. He understands the special considerations for privacy, confidentiality, and the unique challenges related to scheduling and setting.
Tony provides training, workshops, and retreats, and has been a guest speaker at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Chapel, Kanuga Retreat Center, The Nashville Jung Circle, The C.G. Jung Society of New Orleans, college campuses, churches, spiritual gatherings, and various other settings across the U.S.
In his free time, Tony enjoys spending time with his family, co-creating with his son, reading, writing, traveling, and immersing himself in the musical brilliance of Nashville.
Contact Tony:
www.tonycaldwell.com
www.jungnashville.com
662-832-1658
What Is Jungian Analysis?
Jungian analysis is a form of depth psychotherapy pioneered by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung in the early 20th century. Many are drawn to Jung’s approach because of his emphasis on profound psychological growth rather than merely symptom relief, and his respect for spirituality and the creative process. Jung himself referred to the approach he initiated as Analytical Psychology and believed that it should continue to develop beyond his discoveries and insights. And it has. A broad range of perspectives and research enriches current Jungian practice.
Each Jungian analyst cultivates their style of treatment and tailors it to the needs of their clients. However, there are essential and defining characteristics of Jungian analysis that set it apart from other forms of therapy:
Jungian analysis taps into our deep inclination for psychological growth, promoting healing and well-being.While Jungian analysis takes into account the impact of our childhood and past, it also looks forward and asks: What psychological development is now called for?It respects, but does not prescribe, spiritual perspectives. A search for meaning on an individual basis is central to the process.It views the unconscious as a source of wisdom, creativity, and direction.It harnesses the power of symbols to connect the conscious and unconscious mind. These symbols may originate from a variety of sources, including dreams, fantasies, art, and everyday life events. Engagement with symbols on an experiential level through expressive arts is often a part of Jungian analysis.Because Jungian analysis requires a breadth of knowledge from the science of individual psychology to cultural patterns found in art, literature, and mythology, only analysts who have completed an extensive program of training at an institute approved by the International Association for Analytical Psychology may call themselves Jungian analysts.