She / Her / Hers

Degree/Training: BS Vanderbilt University, MSSW University of TN, EMDR (Level I and II), Brainspotting, DBT

Years Working with BUCS / Responsibilities: I’ve been at Belmont for 17 years, as hard as that is to believe! I’ve worked in the Counseling Center for the past 11 years. My responsibilities include a little bit of everything, which I love: outreach, therapy - group and individual, education, relationship building, reporting (yes, I’m an Excel nerd), Medicat guru, supervision, dreamer & “make it happen-er.” ☺

Areas of Clinical Interest: I’m passionate about the journey of self-discovery and self-actualization! We each have a unique story and I find it a distinct honor to bear witness to my fellow journeyers' experiences. My clinical interests include: Trauma, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Approaches, Anxiety & Depression, Relationship Dynamics, Emerging Adulthood - Stages of Development, Identity Formation and Group Work.

Hometown: Oak Ridge, TN (home of one of the Manhattan project sites and no, I don’t glow at night)

Personal Interests: Gardening, hiking and camping with my two boys, beekeeping, reading (fiction!), crocheting and knitting, hanging with my family’s many furry friends (yes, we have two cats, a dog, guinea pig, fish, and the bees) 

COVID Survival Tip: Lots of gummy bears….just kidding! Don’t skimp on the self-care. It’s important to slow down and check in with yourself. Find what gets you grounded. For me, it’s frequently nature. I remind myself to “look up and look down” and even started a photo album of pics that remind me to get perspective. Glance up at the sky; really take a look at the ground in front of you. Notice the details. I also really love Insight Timer. It’s been a great source of moments of mindfulness in the mornings.

He / Him / His

Degree/Training: Licensed Marital & Family Therapist in TN – Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN

Years Working with BUCS / Responsibilities: I have worked at Belmont for over three years. I provide psychotherapy for Belmont students and run the BUCS IG account. 

Areas of Clinical Interest: I enjoy working with clients to understand their mental health through an attachment lens. I believe that we learn a lot about ourselves when we look at relationships and events throughout our lives and how they impacted our belief about what the world is and who we are. We all get to a point in life when we are ready for a new narrative. I love being a small part of creating space for clients to name where they come from and develop a sense of agency in where they are going. 

Hometown: Lima, OH & Philadelphia, PA

Personal Interests: I love film (preferably in a dark, cool theatre). I enjoy playing disc golf a few times a month. You will often find me at a playground with my wife and toddler on the weekends with a coffee in hand. I will go through a cycle of reading three or four books back-to-back and then not read anything for a few months. The most important hobby I have is supporting The Ohio State University football team 24/7.  

Covid Survival Tip: Self care can be very personal sometimes. If you've tried all the tricks and tips and nothing seems to work, that's okay. Take a minute and just ask yourself what you need and give yourself permission to have it. For me, that has looked like going on walks by myself, even when I could be something more productive for the family.

She / Her / Hers

Degree / Training: Provisionally Licensed Psychologist, HSP; PhD in Counseling Psychology - Tennessee State University (Nashville, TN); MS in Juvenile Forensic Psychology - Prairie View A&M University (Prairie View, TX); BS in Psychology - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (Chattanooga, TN)  

Years Working with BUCS / Responsibilities: 2 years – Individual & Group Therapist, Graduate Intern Supervisor, Outreach, BU Athletics Counseling Services Liaison

Areas of Clinical Interest: Family & Relationship Dynamics, Individuation & Emerging Adulthood, Mindfulness, Managing Anxiety, Interpersonal Process Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Neuropsychology, Psychopathology 

Hometown: I don’t know that I have a hometown because I grew up as a military Dependent and moved every 2-3 years until I went off to college. However, Aberdeen, Maryland was probably my favorite place to live! 

Personal Interests: Playing basketball, engaging in anything sports/active/competitive with my husband and two sons (ages: 4 and 14), running, bowling, and traveling

COVID Survival Tip: Radical acceptance, mindfulness, spending time outside, and reminding myself of my 2020 mantra: “I can do hard things!” Please note: these coping mechanisms only kick in AFTER I’ve freaked out a little ☺