Services

As a Tennessee-based therapist, I specialize in providing confidential wellness checks, individual therapy, and mental health training tailored to the needs of first responders, law enforcement, EMS, fire departments, corrections officers, and healthcare professionals across the state.

With years of experience supporting high-stress professions, I offer a trusted, culturally competent space to address trauma, burnout, critical incidents, and job-related stress.

I also provide department-wide training that fulfills Tennessee’s state-mandated mental health and suicide prevention requirements for first responders. Whether you’re an individual seeking support or a department looking to build or expand a wellness program, I bring the clinical expertise and real-world understanding to help you and your team thrive.

Serving agencies and professionals across Nashville, Middle Tennessee, and rural volunteer departments statewide.

In-Service Training

I offer comprehensive mental health training, including state-approved suicide prevention courses and programs that meet continuing education requirements for law enforcement personnel.

With my expertise, I also provide consultation and training tailored to department needs. As an adjunct professor, I combine academic knowledge with field experience to help agencies foster resilience, reduce burnout, and support long-term wellness.

Department Wellness Checks

Annual mental health wellness checks are now a best practice—and in some states, a legislative requirement. These checks offer officers a confidential, stigma-free space to talk with a licensed therapist familiar with the demands of police work.

Wellness checks are:

Confidential and non-evaluative
Culturally competent (first responder-informed care)
Focused on prevention, not diagnosis
Typically 30–60 minutes, once per year

Why it matters: Regular check-ins reduce burnout, improve performance, and show your department values officer well-being.

Legislation:

Tennessee Code § 58-2-126 (2023): Recommends annual mental health wellness checks for first responders.
Similar laws exist in states like Texas (SB 1359) and Colorado (HB21-1214).

Let’s build a wellness program that works for your agency—whether you're just starting or looking to expand.

Therapy

Therapy is a supportive and structured process where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with a trained professional. It provides a safe space for personal growth, healing, and self-discovery. Through various techniques, therapy aims to help individuals cope with challenges, improve mental health, and foster healthier relationships. It's an empowering journey toward understanding oneself better achieving emotional well-being.

Crisis Services

While I have experience with crisis response myself, I no longer work in that area. The crisis resource tab on my website is purely informational. If you believe you are in crisis please call or text 988 or 911.