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Meet Our Team
Penny Reif
Pre-Licensed Counselor
Focus:
LGBTQIA+
Neurodivergence
Teens and young adults
Nerd Culture
Depression
Brainspotting
Expressive arts in therapy
Background
My life was changed by someone who took the time to listen to me without judgment. Since then, I have always wanted to be that listener to others, and to be the support and empathy that we all need sometimes.
During my free time, I like to play Dungeons & Dragons, video games, and to spend time with my cat and friends.
I was born and raised in Florida, where I got my Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Florida. I love plants, being outside, and all things nerdy. As a Highly Sensitive Person, I feel things deeply and am highly aware of sensory input.
Identity
I identify as a white cishet woman, I am able-bodied, and I have grown up in the Southern evangelical Christian culture. These parts of my identity have granted me many privileges in our society that I have benefited from. I aim to not only be aware of my privileges, but to also advocate for those who face injustices and are hurt by our current societal structure.
I additionally identify as being on the Asexual (Ace) spectrum, and my pronouns are she/her.
Training & Expertise
Brainspotting (Phase 1)
Narrative Therapy
Person-centered therapy
Mindfulness
Expressive Arts
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Lipscomb University
Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Florida
I practice under the supervision of Joy Samuels, TN LPC-MHSP #2364
Cindy Patterson, LMFT
Licensed Marital & Family Therapist
Focus:
HSPs (Highly Sensitive)
Chronic Health/Pain
Individuals/Adults (18+)
IFS Parts Work (Level 2)
Brainspotting
Attachment-Based & Body-Based
$195/session
Background
My journey into this work has been shaped by my personal experiences and a deep curiosity about others. These experiences have taught me to approach everyone with non-judgment and openness.
I am passionate about supporting individuals on their healing journeys, believing that we all possess an innate capacity for healing and growth.
Having spent most of my life in Tennessee, I have worked in various business and community settings. My professional background includes roles in the tech industry, as a yoga teacher, and as a non-profit volunteer.
Throughout my life, I have embraced many roles—partner, mother, daughter, sister, student, teacher, and friend.
As a therapist, I have worked with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, chronic stress, depression, relationship issues, chronic pain, life transitions, and complex trauma. My clinical experiences have provided me with great knowledge, compassion, and humility that I bring into every therapeutic interaction.
On most days, I make it a point to surround myself with things that matter to me, such as nature, music, and meaningful connections with others.
Approach & Identity
The foundation of my work is a compassionate presence, with a relaxed and authentic approach. I honor each individual’s unique story and create a safe space for curiosity, acceptance, and growth.
As your guide in the therapy process, I support you in rediscovering your inner resources and innate healing abilities. Together, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, actions, and inner experiences, as these often serve a significant purpose within you.
Everyone’s healing journey is unique, so I draw from various experiential modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, mindfulness, attachment-based, and body-based approaches.
For those ready for deeper work or wanting to explore specific issues, I offer longer sessions that combine IFS and Brainspotting.
I am dedicated to equality and strive to be culturally aware. I use she/her pronouns and am a neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQ±-affirming therapist.
Training & Expertise
Internal Family Systems (IFS Level 2)
Somatic IFS (Step 1)
Brainspotting (Phase 2)
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Advanced Externship
Core Skills
EFIT & Trauma (Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy)
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Tennessee (TN LMFT #1842)
Master of Marriage & Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University
Bachelor of Business from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Allison Himmelstein
Pre-Licensed Counselor
Focus:
Adults & Adolescents
LGBTQIA+
Body Image & Self Esteem
Self Compassion
Adventure
Artistic Blocks
Depression & Anxiety
Brainspotting
$150/session
How I Work
Creativity and adventure are huge aspects of my journey and are interwoven with my therapy style. I like to laugh, cry, and connect as I walk along side your life as a curious questioner.
I have a heart of advocacy for those who have had their power stolen from them. Through your empowerment in our sessions and your life, we will explore what power could feel like for you. I delight in our relationship and work to honor our similarities and differences that impact our work together.
Each session we will follow your needs for the space. I believe in the power of your instincts and expertise on yourself.
Background
I have spent a majority of my life in the mountains of Washington State, soaking up the natural beauty and culture there.
In my own experiences with therapy, I received empowerment that felt like a gift in my life. Once I had felt that joy, I was motivated to create a space where others could soak in that same reality of having power over their lives.
On days off, my little family is usually on the river, on a trail, or creating pottery. I'm an enjoyer of self-help books (no surprise there) and true crime podcasts.
Therapeutic Lenses
Brainspotting (Phase 1)
Creative Expressive Arts, including clay work and more
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed
Intuitive Eating
Mindfulness
Credentials
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University
Bachelors in Psychology from George Fox University
I practice under the supervision of Reid Horne, TN LPC-MHSP #4274
Jordan McRae
Pre-Licensed Counselor
Focus:
Adolescents & young adults
LGBTQIA+
Burn-out, people-pleasing, & boundaries
Parent-coaching, family
Attachment needs and traumas
Brainspotting
$165/session
How I Work
I love helping you become your fully integrated and authentic self.
My first goal in the therapy room is to provide a place where you are (actually) free to be authentic right in the moment.
However you show up that day, in the room, is right. I do not assume I have a right to any client’s vulnerability; rather, I consider it a privilege to be invited, in your time.
I operate from a trauma-informed lens, honoring my clients’ space to check in with themselves at each point in the process.
I aim to help you grow in your self-awareness and connect to your inner world with self-compassion and curiosity.
Background & Identity
My background is in education with a Bachelor’s degree from Auburn University in Science Education. Following in the footsteps of both my parents, I believed education to be my calling, but quickly discovered a deeper desire to attend to the needs of students beyond their academics.
After many years in a damaging and hurtful church environment, through the support and kindness of my own therapist, I was able to move forward, knowing I wanted to pursue a career in counseling. I earned my Master’s of Mental Health Counseling at Belmont University, and began working towards Marriage and Family Therapy licensure.
As a white, cis-het woman, I know I am granted many privileges and aim to use these privileges to listen to and advocate for marginalized populations.
Training & Therapeutic Lenses
Brainspotting (Phase 1)
Internal Family Systems (IFS Part Work) Informed
Credentials
Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Belmont University
Bachelor of Science in Science Education from Auburn University
I practice under the supervision of Kelcie Silva, TN LMFT #1279
Sally Marciel, LMFT
Founder
Focus:
While I’m not currently taking new clients, I closely mentor our therapist team as they serve our clients in:
Late-diagnosed ADHD/autism/neurodivergence, and sensory overwhelm
Spiritual trauma, disillusionment, deconstruction
Trauma, brain fog, and burnout
Chronic health stuff and how it so often overlaps with all of the above
Background
My background is in the arts, with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Southern Methodist University and a Master of Music from Belmont University, and many years teaching voice and piano. I bridged my time between music and therapy working several years in the tech world in web/app development project coordination and management.
Life-wise, I'm a native Nashvillian who grew up in the woods of Radnor Lake, and love being in nature and creating spaces that bring the outside indoors. I am passionate about the arts, beauty, connection, whole-person integration, neuroscience, and people being who they truly are.
Identity
I identify as a white cishet woman, raised in Southern evangelical Christian culture, and am in an interracial marriage - all of which have brought me privileges of the dominant culture. I also identify as neurodivergent (adhd) and mostly able-bodied as I heal from hidden illness. My pronouns are she/her. The systems and structures of our culture have hurt me, and I have hurt others while I benefitted from the privileges I hold in these structures. I hope my attuned care for the vulnerability in my hurt places helps me only to have more compassion and space for the layers of intersectional vulnerable places in my team, our clients, and our world.
Training & Credentials
Internal Family Systems (IFS Level 2)
Brainspotting & EMDR (Phase 2/Level 1)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (Advanced Externship, Core Skills, EFT & Addictions)
Advanced Integrative Therapy
Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse
Licensed Marital & Family Therapist in:
Tennessee (TN LMFT #1145)
North Carolina (NC LMFT #2312)
Master of Marriage & Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University
Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Belmont University
Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Southern Methodist University