Hi, I'm Jamie.

Why I do this work

I love helping people through difficult times. We've all had them, and they can feel lonely and isolating. It's easy to lose hope, but with a little guidance, couples and individuals can make real changes in their lives. I love being a part of that.

Why couples and trauma

Relationships and trauma are closely connected. What we've lived through shapes how we trust, how we argue and how we reach for the people we love. A hard season in a relationship can also stir up pain we thought was behind us. That's why I trained in both. It lets me see the whole picture with you, not just one piece of it.

My background

I earned my Master of Social Work at the University of Southern California. My studies there focused on trauma and the adjustments that come with military life. I also hold a B.A. in Psychology.

For couples, I completed Level 1 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Gottman Institute training in Treating Affairs and Trauma. For trauma, I'm EMDR-trained: I completed EMDRIA-approved EMDR training in 2019. I also draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. That way, our work fits you, not a script.

What working with me is like

It can be scary to come in and tell a stranger all of the things we spend a lot of time trying to forget. I'm not here to judge anyone's experiences or choices in life. I'm here to listen and help you work through whatever is bringing you in.

We go at a pace that feels manageable. With couples, the first 2 to 3 sessions are about getting to know each of you and your story together. Then we set goals as a team and check in on them along the way. With trauma, we build steadiness and coping skills first, before we work with harder memories.

Education and training

• LicenseLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Tennessee #10780
• EducationMaster of Social Work, University of Southern California, with a focus on trauma and the adjustments that come with military life. B.A. in Psychology
• CouplesCompleted Level 1 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Gottman Institute training in Treating Affairs and Trauma
• TraumaEMDR-trained (completed EMDRIA-approved EMDR training)
• AlsoCognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Where I see people

In person at my Murfreesboro office on Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and by video on Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Central), for anyone physically in Tennessee. EMDR sessions are in person only. I see adults 18 and up.