Meet Jody

Hi there – I’m Jody!

I’m a therapist serving young adults all over the state of Tennessee via telehealth. Specifically, I help stressed out people who wish they could be more laid back.

Bring all of your stress with you,

I won’t even flinch.

I want you feeling better before the end of the semester. The crash outs are less and less frequent or are over much faster. I can help you find clarity and feel good about yourself. You can count on our sessions leaving you with more insight about yourself and more tools for dealing with overwhelm.

So who exactly can I work with? Current licensing rules allow me to provide therapy to people only within Tennessee. My clients have (so far) represented several Tennessee colleges including: Belmont University, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Vanderbilt University, Lincoln Memorial University, Rhodes College, and MTSU. However, I limit my parent work to short term coaching and the licensing rules don’t apply. So the parents I chat with can be anywhere in the U.S.! I have worked with parents in states like New York, Missouri, and Florida and their kids were students in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, and California. My secure, online methods save all of us time and help turn down the volume on the tension in the whole family.

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My approach

I believe in neuroplasticity – our brain’s ability to adapt and change. We have research that tells us personalities aren’t fixed and growth is possible. Even if you think of yourself as “scared of everything” or “not brave like my friends” or even “just like my mom”. If you want to feel better, we can make that happen.

My clients leave our work together feeling calmer and happier. They are no longer scared to speak up for what they need with doctors, professors, roommates, etc. They no longer spend all their time trying to think of what they will do when everything is a mess. They stop letting memes speak for them. They have reflected on their own skills and know that they can cope with the unknown. They feel like they have more control over their lives. And – this is my favorite part – they know how to track their own symptoms and reach out for help if they ever need it again in the future. If this sounds like something you need, I hope you schedule a consultation today!

My Training

Middle Tennessee State University –

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

University of Tennessee, Knoxville –

Master of Science in Social Work

Ongoing Training includes:

Neurodiversity and Mental Health

Neuroscientific Approaches to Anxiety Treatment

Providing Effective and Ethical Telehealth Therapy

Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted and High Achieving Adults

Brainspotting Phase 1 and 2

My Specialties

I have many years of experience providing therapy, but about a decade ago I started to work primarily with college students. I realized then that my best work happens with humans in the young adulthood stage of development.

My techniques are most helpful to those experiencing anxiety. I have also  assisted several clients with managing panic attacks over the years. My style is laid back, sometimes even fun. But we won’t skip the hard stuff. If you get stuck, we will dig in instead of sweeping it under the rug. We will work on your goals on a weekly basis. This foundation will serve you well for years to come. My goal is for everyone to leave our work knowing themselves better.

Session fees are currently $150. I am also an approved provider for United Healthcare. Clients typically meet with me weekly in the beginning. We can either work together for a short term basis or decrease our frequency of sessions to biweekly or monthly. Many clients choose to do this.

A sliding scale fee is a possibility. Just ask. I can also provide information about getting help from your insurance company to cover my fee despite being out of network.

My practice is accepting of clients from all walks of life. While I don’t specialize in the mental health needs of specific populations other than young adults, college students, and the gifted or high achieving, my work is both neurodivergent informed and diversity friendly. Currently, my clients are mix of humans that include minorities and those that have felt othered. I am a lifelong learner and always willing to acknowledge what I don’t know and how that impacts our work together.