I believe the core of effective therapy is the relationship. I tailor my therapeutic process to you, in order for you to reach your goals in a manner consistent with what works best for you and your true self. I believe in working off of a foundation of authenticity, compassion, non-judgment, and genuineness.

With a M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, as a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Nationally Certified Counselor, Integrative Health and Wellness Coach, Registered Yoga Teacher, along with professional training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Addiction, I feel equipped to serve you and your needs.

Since 2015, I have worked both as a clinical associate and as a counselor in residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and college counseling settings serving adolescents, young emerging adults, and adult populations experiencing a range of presenting concerns.
I specialize in assessing and treating addiction and codependency, athlete performance, identity development, or transition, stress management, depression, life adjustments, managing difficult relationships and communication, and health and wellness strategies.

How Did I Get Here?
My background, skill-sets, and experiences are diverse, both personally and professionally. I have two undergraduate degrees in business and music business from Rhodes College and Belmont University and a Masters in accounting from Rhodes, including my CPA license. I’ve worked as a CPA, wealth management for artists and entertainers, sports marketing, athlete relations where I worked in business development, customer service and management roles with NFL players, as well as an entrepreneur operating my own business. I’ve taught business and finance courses at the collegiate level, played Div. I college basketball, and coached and trained kids at the high school basketball level.

I have a deep understanding of the athlete, the NFL player landscape, as well as the necessary steps that many of them must take in regards to health and wellness, financially, business skills, counseling, etc. after leaving the game. Over a span of six years, I worked with over 2,800 current and former NFL players, sports’ leagues and unions, and their representatives and have grown passionate about the challenges many athletes face during their transition out of the game into other opportunities in life.

In addition, with many friends and family in recovery, and through my own personal work and journey, I have a great desire to give back and serve clients from all walks of life.
In my spare time, I love to spend time with the people I love, including my dog, Snow, shoot basketball, create and play music, travel, read, and try my best to enjoy my life, while helping others enjoy theirs.

Associations
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- National Counselor Certification (NCC)
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) by the North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors (NCBLPC)
- Trained as an Integrative Health Coach by Duke Integrative Medicine

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an Ordained Pastor with the PC(USA). I received my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy and Master of Divinity from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

I have over twenty years working in the addiction field from working with adolescents to adults in residential treatment and outpatient settings. My experience and training integrates therapeutic and spiritual care to serve the whole person. I specialize in substance use disorders, spiritual/religious issues, family of origin issues, pre-marital/marital counseling, and grief work. I have experience with individual, couple, family, and group therapy.

I am passionate about journeying with people who are seeking healing and transformation. Spiritual development is foundational for many to sustain long term recovery. It is a sacred honor to journey with people in their healing and transformation.

I am currently in a training program for Spiritual Direction to continue to deepen my therapeutic practice.

When I’m not working or studying you will find me outside in the trees and in the water, planning my next travel adventure, spending time with family and friends including my lovable and mischievous dog, Marley Macabee.

I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years and have worked in the addictions/behavioral health field for over 25 years. I was recently the Director of Men's Treatment at Cumberland Heights Treatment Center in Nashville where I worked for 10 years. I have worked with men suffering from addictions and trauma in private practice as well as the facility setting. I am EMDR trained and work with men on issues other than addiction.

I have four children and live with my wife in Nashville.

I use a variety of experiential methods to work with clients. Art, photography, video and music are some of the mediums often utilized. Psychodrama is woven in and out of the clinical work. Taking men to the most vulnerable place and letting love penetrate and heal them is the goal.

Being a person in long term recovery, I appreciate the depth of the work our clients are asked to do. I have a great reverence for the courage that people show in allowing another to really see them in their wounded places and let another love them and heal.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider, licensed in the State of Tennessee. I received my undergraduate degree from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English Education and two Master degrees from The University of West Alabama in School Counseling and Counseling/Psychology.

I specialize in substance use disorders, attachment disorders, trauma, family of origin issues, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I have experience providing individual, couples, family and group therapy with diverse populations. I am EMDR Level I and II trained, trained in Somatic Experiencing, and trained in other experiential/trauma focused therapies.

I love to watch the art of healing take place and to be a part of guiding others into being an active participate in their lives, again. There is nothing more powerful than to watch the light come back into someone’s eyes, to see them stand a bit taller, and to re-experience the world with a new set of eyes.

My journey into the field of mental health has involved many twists and turns. In my own quest for healing, I have experienced the powerful effect that counseling can have on facilitating growth within the human heart. Discovering one’s own hidden healing abilities can be a rewarding journey that lasts a lifetime. Helping others achieve the best version of themselves is something I am very passionate about. My goal as a counselor and wellness coach, is to provide individuals with the tools necessary to thrive and overcome whatever obstacle that may be preventing them from living a balanced and happy life.

School & Interests
I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology from Middle Tennessee State University with a minor in nutrition. Upon graduation, I did some soul searching and decided to pursue graduate studies at Lipscomb University eventually earning my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2016. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider, licensed in the State of Tennessee, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor. With over 5 years’ experience working with both children, adolescents and doing family therapy, I am fervent about providing a superb counseling experience for anyone striving toward achieving optimal mental health.

When I am not providing counseling services, I also work as an Independent songwriter musician and DJ. With over 10 years of experience, working in the music industry I have been fortunate enough to land several publishing deals with both a major Hollywood film company that includes an international chart-topping song. Some of my other interests include: yoga, outdoor adventure, concerts, exercise, alternative medicine, reading and spending time with friends and family.

In partnership with Two-Seven Health and Wellness, Jamie joins The Becoming in serving both clients and clinicians based on a three prong approach of Fitness, Nutrition, and Motivation. Jamie began his health and fitness journey at a very young age. Playing 3 – 4 sports up until he went to college to play football. After 4 years of NCAA football, Jamie moved to California and began his journey working in sports. During that journey with the Sacramento River Cats and the Sacramento Kings, he found his true passion for helping people with their health and wellness. Jamie Became certified through NESTA for Nutrition Coaching in 2008 and has not looked back since. Along the journey, he has worked with athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL along with UFC and CrossFit Games athletes. His true passion lies with working with everyone from youth athletes to grand parents on proper education of how to eat for health and to prevent sickness. For the last 10 years working under Two-Seven Health and Wellness, he has helped countless individuals change their life through food. He prides himself on not telling people what to eat but educating them on the why.

Many clients struggle with understanding who they are and who they would ultimately like to become. I believe therapy should be a safe space for clients to explore identity and how our past experiences contribute to our sense of self today. Every person has a unique story. I am here to listen to that story, without judgment, and to help a person navigate their life moving forward.

I am a therapist currently working towards licensure in the state of Tennessee. I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of the South. Upon graduation, I took a position with a rural re-entry program, I worked with incarcerated and recently released individuals on domains of employment, education, and other social services. This work provided me with an opportunity to see the lack of mental health services among many different underserved communities. I decided to pursue graduate studies at Lipscomb University, where I received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

My treatment style is eclectic. I use methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-based practices. I believe that everyone has their own path to recovery and that treatment methods should be tailored to the client. Therapy should be a collaborative effort that focuses on helping to resolve client issues.

I work with adolescents and adults. My treatment interests include working with the LGBTQ+ community, substance-related issues, anxiety, family/systems issues, developing positive communication, increasing self-esteem/self-advocacy, and life transitions.

When I am not providing counseling services, I also work as a researcher. I pride myself on being up to date with the latest clinical research. Some of my other interests include needlepoint, baking, gardening, horror films, and exploring new restaurants.

James Revels is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of North
Carolina. For the past nine years he has provided onsite counseling in military
bases around the world including Japan, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands
and in various bases within the U.S.

James is a former collegiate football player from the University of Florida. He
played free safety and earned All-SEC honors twice 1972 and 1973, All-SEC
Academic team in 1973 and Honorable Mention All-American 1973. He graduated
with departmental honors in philosophy in June 1974 and was drafted that same
year by the Miami Dolphins.

In 1975 James chose to begin graduate work in counseling psychology, attending
San Francisco State and Sonoma State University, completing his M.A. degree in
1976. Over the years he has developed his skills in the area of crisis and trauma,
stress management, emotional regulation, trigger identification, communication
and relationship issues. For decades he has developed a deep understanding of
mindfulness and attentional skills and utilizes this in his counseling and teaching.
He has experience counseling with many populations including corrections,
traumatic brain injury, addictions, and depression along with the high level stress
of military life.

I am licensed in the state of Tennessee as a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider Specialty. I have been practicing counseling since 2007. Prior to obtaining a license, I earned a master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University Washington, DC and an undergraduate degree in Speech Communications from Tennessee State University. In 2018, I obtained my doctorate degree in Counseling Education and Supervision from Argosy University Nashville.

My experience as a counselor has been honed and developed over the past 12 years through different professional opportunities. I experience working in the clinical and academic setting. I currently specialize in substance use disorders, trauma, gender specific, phase of life, and family of origin issues. I have experience with individual, couple, family, and group therapy.

I am passionate about the journey of healing and discovery through the counseling process. I believe that one finds purpose and meaning through exploring experiences and perceptions that have hindered growth and development. Working together, I believe one can find a sense of self and begin the path of self-discovery.

Steph is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor in the state of TN, and holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a specialization in Play Therapy. She began her career working at an affluent residential treatment center in Nashville, primarily working with young adult men and women. Following a desire to work with more diverse and underserved populations, after three years in this setting, she accepted her role as the substance abuse program manager at the Tennessee Prison for Women (TPFW), which currently houses approximately 800 female residents. In addition to providing group and individual therapy, Steph has been able to develop a new peer-support program aimed to initiate positive change in the TPFW resident community.

Stephanie believes in a mind-body-spirit approach to the healing process, and finds inspiration through the inclusion of alternative wellness and spiritual practices from cultures with healing traditions that long preceded our modern mental health system. Often incorporating expressive arts and other unique interventions such as sandtray therapy, Steph’s creative approach to counseling and her authentic nature create an atmosphere of safety, acceptance, and trust. She reflects a reverence for cultural inclusion, and honors the courage it takes to embark on a recovery journey. Outside of her professional and academic pursuits, Stephanie enjoys spending time in Nature, singing and songwriting, engaging in expressive arts, and investing in the wellness of her own mind, body, and spirit.

Life can be complicated, overwhelming, challenging, and messy. People don’t tend to fit in neat little boxes, but I find that beautiful. The people I comes in contact with never cease to amaze and inspire me with their stories, struggles, and victories. I am committed to creating a
safe and nonjudgmental space for people to explore healing and reconnect with themselves, others, and with hope beyond ourselves. My focus is relational and I believe this is the most healing aspect of any treatment modal. “We are wounded in relationship, and we heal in relationship.” I am passionate about those from all walks of life and addressing a variety of issues such as addiction, anxiety, relational issues, grief, and transitions. I believe each person has the
capacity for growth and each individual possesses unique strengths that can be uncovered and developed to address challenges and become the best version of themselves. It is all a process, and we are all in it. We all have this condition called “human.” I love watching it unfold, seeing healing take place, and empowering people to live a life they are called to.

I am a Licensed Master’s of Social Work. My background began in residential treatment working with addiction, trauma, and recovery from various life altering issues. It continued in out-patient and sober living settings with both individuals and families. I received my Master’s in Social Work and Evidence-Based Interpersonal Practice from the University of Tennessee, and my Bachelor’s in Social Work and Behavioral Science from Trevecca Nazarene University.

Outside of counseling, I love all things outdoors, playing music, exploring the city with my husband, and connecting with the people in my life. I value relationships and deep conversations, love a great cup of coffee, don’t mind getting lost on a trail in the woods. I am open to hard
questions, ready to listen, and am invested in knowing the person in front of me.

Karl Bolton is a licensee alcohol and drug abuse counselor (LADAC II) practicing in the Nashville, Tn area. He has over 10 years of experience working in addictions treatment. In addition to specializing in therapy for addiction and substance abuse, Karl has over five years of experience working with individuals who seek treatment for both mental health disorders and co-occurring substance abuse. He is a trained DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) counselor and provides therapy to his clients that is adherent to full practice DBT. Karl specializes in providing affordable aftercare to those who are transitioning from inpatient treatment to outpatient care. Over the years, Karl has been trained through formal and experience based learning in trauma informed care, experiential therapies, and evidence- based mental health treatment. Karl’s main objective as a clinician is to provide a client tailored therapeutic experience that addresses the needs of the client to help them achieve real, tangible change.

My journey to becoming a therapist started in my own counseling work. With the help of my therapist, I was able to uncover the deep woundings in my life that were driving the struggles I came to therapy for. I found healing was possible and I want to share that gift with other hurting men.

It is my belief that every individual holds the capacity for healing, growth, and change. In order to start healing, an individual must feel seen, heard and known, beginning with a compassionate, genuine relationship. Within the safety of a genuine relationship, we will begin the hard work of getting to the root of what may be holding each individual back. To do so, I use a trauma informed, integrative approach including EMDR, Narrative therapy, Spiritual Roots System, attachment models, systems models, existential therapy, and experiential therapy.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist that specializes in working with men from all walks of life. I am working towards full licensure in Tennessee. I hold a master’s degree from Belmont University in Mental Health Counseling with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy. Additionally, I earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Management from East Tennessee State University.

My career has had many iterations, beginning with High School camping ministry through Young Life and professional ministry as a youth pastor. Coming out of ministry, I began working as an IT Project Manager/Consultant for both HCA and Vanderbilt.