I am a licensed therapist in Nashville, Tennessee, offering teen and adult counseling. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). I am trained in:
Somatic Experiencing (SE) was created by Dr. Peter Levine with additional somatic training in:
Concussion & PTSD
DARe - Dynamic Attachment Re-patterning experience
BASE - Relational Bodywork and Somatic Education
TEB - Transforming the Experience-Based Brain - Developmental Trauma
SRR - Somatic Resilience and Regulation
Biofield Tuning Forks for Sound Healing
Also, I am Level II EMDR, Certified Brainspotting Therapist at level III and Masters level including Addiction & Trauma and Generational Brainspotting with a professional intensive directed by David Grand, Certified Somatic Experiential (CSP), Level II Gottman Couples Therapy,
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with additional trainings.
I specialize in these areas:
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Life is a journey over mountaintops and through deep valleys. Whether you find yourself surrounded by others or alone, each of us longs to understand how "our story" fits into the "grand story" that connects us all. When the valleys persist and the clouds loom overhead, sometimes we need the safe, unbiased and understanding ear of a counselor to help lift us from the darkness. In a world plagued by suffering and hardship, it is a gift and a privilege to be invited into a person's life; to walk the vulnerable and difficult terrain of their life experiences with them. I make it my daily intention to listen, learn and lead. My goal is to help work through life's messes with you, to discover the beauty of forgiveness, to mine the depths of true joy, to teach the art of grieving well and to help you discover your most authentic self.
Seeking help can be a tremendous challenge, but it will nearly always prove to be the most rewarding and courageous decision that we can make for ourselves, or for those we love. Guided therapy will help you to tell your story, process the events that have shaped your life, and understand your emotions and behavior. If you are ready for positive change in your life, I am here to help you take the first step.
Seeking help can be a tremendous challenge, but it will nearly always prove to be the most rewarding and courageous decision that we can make for ourselves, or for those we love. Guided therapy will help you to tell your story, process the events that have shaped your life, and understand your emotions and behavior. If you are ready for positive change in your life, I am here to help you take the first step.
For several years I have been counseling people struggling with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD and women's issues as well as offering family, couples and pre-marital counseling sessions. I am no stranger to the hardships of life as I have persevered through multiple home fires, a home invasion and the deaths of close friends and family. These experiences have given me an uncanny ability to understand and empathize with my clients and my guided therapy have helped my clients move from fear to freedom, from suffering to joy, and to experience positive change in their lives. I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) with additional somatic training in Concussion & PTSD, Developmental Trauma and Attachment. Also, I am Level II trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Certified Brainspotting Therapist at Level III and Masters Level, Gottman Couples Therapy Level II, and in Advanced EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy). I received my Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca University in Nashville, Tennessee and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I earned my BS in Food & Nutrition from Michigan State University. Although I work with a wide spectrum of clients, I have a special interest in helping those with trauma, eating disorders/addictions, anxiety/depression, and working with people struggling through marriage or in abusive or traumatic relationships.
I have worked as an eating disorder liaison at The Recovery Ranch, an inpatient facility specializing in Eating Disorders and Alcohol & Drug Addiction. I was a primary counselor for Bradford Health Services, an intensive outpatient facility specializing in Alcohol & Drug Addiction and a primary counselor for an inpatient facility specializing in Binge Eating. My therapy model combines traditional methods and also draws from externships, trainings and personal life experiences. I combine these several avenues to create a place of open possibilities for the client.
Before my counseling career, I worked for Nestle for twelve years developing new frozen food dishes for Stouffers and Lean Cuisine. Also, I owned a successful restaurant and an advertising company. I served two years on the board of Nashville Area Association of Christian Counselors.
I have worked as an eating disorder liaison at The Recovery Ranch, an inpatient facility specializing in Eating Disorders and Alcohol & Drug Addiction. I was a primary counselor for Bradford Health Services, an intensive outpatient facility specializing in Alcohol & Drug Addiction and a primary counselor for an inpatient facility specializing in Binge Eating. My therapy model combines traditional methods and also draws from externships, trainings and personal life experiences. I combine these several avenues to create a place of open possibilities for the client.
Before my counseling career, I worked for Nestle for twelve years developing new frozen food dishes for Stouffers and Lean Cuisine. Also, I owned a successful restaurant and an advertising company. I served two years on the board of Nashville Area Association of Christian Counselors.
I can be reached at (615) 438-3132 or [email protected].
