Clinical Staff Bios

FOUNDER / Clinical Director

Alice is NOT accepting new counseling clients. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (TN LMFT #824) who practices in the Middle Tennessee area.  Born and raised in Nashville, TN I left home to earn a BS in Psychology and Sociology, a Masters in Public Health, and then later returned home to earn my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have spent over 20 years studying and working within the psychology and sociology fields.

My experience is in working with Individuals, children, and families through a trauma and systems outlook.  I believe wounding and healing happen in relationship.

My focus in my work has centered around complex trauma, single incident traumas, Grief, complex grief, childhood abuse, attachment wounds, relationship dynamics, marital and family therapies.   In my work with trauma victims, I have used several forms of therapy from play therapy, CBT, narrative, Ego State, mindfulness, and EMDR Therapy. 

Out of all these forms of therapy EMDR Therapy has become the main model of therapy I use for trauma, anxiety, panic disorders, and depression.  I not only provide EMDR therapy for my clients, I also am able to provide consultation and basic training for therapists using or interested in using EMDR Therapy.  I am an EMDRIA approved Basic Trainer of EMDR Therapy with Personal Transformation Institute (PTI).

I am a Christian who works in the counseling field. I have historically worked in faith based non-profit organizations for eight (8 ) years and during that time, learned to integrate the theoretical models of systems therapy and EMDR therapy with the Christian faith for those clients who are seeking support from the Christian faith perspective.  I also respect the spirituality of all individuals and do not push my values on anyone.  All are welcome here.  I am an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and offer EMDRIA approved trainings in EMDR Therapy. I am a full member of EMDRIA, a Clinical Fellow and full member of AAMFT, and a member of TN-AMFT.

Alice is not currently accepting new clients. If you are a clinician and wanting training or consultation, please email asccscheduling@gmail.com.

Therapist/ Adults

Angell is accepting new clients.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in helping professional women navigate workplace stress, burnout, and career transitions. Before becoming a therapist, I spent over 20 years in corporate workplaces. That experience allows me to deeply understand both the challenges and opportunities that come with high-pressure environments.

In my counseling work, I integrate evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Positive Psychology.  For clients who desire it, I thoughtfully incorporate Christian spirituality into the healing process. My style is warm, collaborative, and practical. I focus on helping clients manage anxiety, build confidence, set healthy boundaries, and rediscover a sense of balance and joy - both inside and outside of work.

I am especially passionate about supporting women who feel like they have to “hold it all together” while juggling demanding careers, relationships, and personal well-being. In our sessions, you’ll find a safe space to process, heal, and move toward the life and career you truly want.

Angell is EMDR trained.

Angell is licensed in the State of TN as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider #6847.

Office Hours:

Tuesdays: 12pm-4pm in office or telehealth

Thursdays: 8am - 6pm in office or telehealth

Therapist / Adults / Teens / Supervisor in Training

Kayla is NOT accepting new clients at this time.

Kayla is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and holds a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science from Trevecca as well. She is originally from Tucson, Arizona and has now been living in Tennessee for the past 9 years, and loves calling Tennessee home. 

Kayla works with adult individuals and teens. She also does pre-marriage counseling. She is passionate about the power of human connection and provides a safe, and dependable- secure place for her clients. She believes that there is something transformative with having the courage and vulnerability to come to therapy. With a very collaborative approach, she is strongly devoted to helping people become their best, healthy selves. 

Kayla spends her free time reading, being active and loving her dog, Theo. She loves spending time with her friends and (tries) traveling somewhere new every year. 

Kayla is certified in PREPARE-ENRICH premarital counseling, Certified in EMDR Therapy, and trained in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Kayla is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of TN. Her license number is TN LMFT #2222. Kayla is a contract counselor at Alice Stricklin Counseling.

Office Hours:

Mondays: 9am-6pm

Tuesdays: 9am-5pm

Wednesdays: 1pm - 7pm

Thursdays: 8am - 3pm

Kayla is also available by appointment only for 2 day EMDR intensives.

Counselor / Adults / Teens

Hannah has a 3-5 week waitlist.

Hannah grew up in Houston, TX but has called Nashville home since 2017. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of TN. Hannah holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health Science with an emphasis in trauma from Grand Canyon University.

Hannah is passionate about partnering and walking alongside others in some of their most difficult moments to help them reach a sense of hope and healing. She believes that we are designed to heal. Hannah's greatest priority is creating an atmosphere of safety where her clients can feel seen, heard, and understood.

Her approach is trauma informed, holistic and relational. She is trained in EMDR and uses somatic, attachment based, experiential approaches that acknowledge the whole self in the process of healing. Hannah enjoys incorporating faith in the counseling process for client's who are seeking this approach.

She focuses on building the therapeutic relationship by creating a space where her clients feel safe, seen, heard, and understood so they can move towards a place of growth and transformation. Her clinical interests include trauma, depression, anxiety, spirituality, life-transitions, relationship issues and burnout.

Outside of the office, Hannah enjoys writing, dancing, spending time with family and friends and enjoying a good cup of coffee. She loves being outside and taking walks and hikes with her goldendoodle, Marigold.

Hannah is a contract counselor at Alice Stricklin Counseling.

TN LPC, MHSP: #6881

Office Hours:

Mondays: 8am-4pm

Wednesdays: 12pm-8pm

Thursdays: 3pm - 8pm

Saturdays: 8am-4pm

Counselor / Adults / Teens / Families / Couples

Jolin is accepting new clients.

Jolin grew up in Lebanon, TN and is a Pre-Licensed Master’s level Counselor under the supervision of primary supervisor Dr. Joy Samuels (TN Lic 2364) and secondary supervisor Alice Stricklin, LMFT (TN lic 824). She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in addictions from Lipscomb University. She also has a bachelor's degree in neuroscience from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.

Jolin sees individuals, couples, teens, and children. She primarily works from the person centered approach to counseling where she fosters healing through a holistic perspective and prioritizes the therapeutic alliance between the counselor and the client. She intentionally creates a comfortable and safe environment for clients to be their most authentic self.

In her free time, Jolin enjoys spending time with her family and two cats, Chester and Ash. She also enjoys reading books, walks in nature, and warm cups of tea.

Jolin is a member of the American Counseling Association.

Jolin is a contract counselor at Alice Stricklin Counseling.

Office Hours:

Tuesdays: 5pm-8pm

Thursdays: 1pm-7pm

Fridays: 12pm - 7pm

Saturdays: 7a - 3p

Counselor / Children / Teens / Families / Adults

Cierra is accepting new clients.

Cierra Kelley is originally from Jackson, TN and has called the Middle Tennessee area, home, for the last 14 years. She holds a Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University and holds a Bachelors Degree in Child Development and Family Studies from Middle Tennessee State University. After graduating from MTSU, she worked as an Elementary school teacher for three years. That experience created a desire to work with families outside of the school setting.

Cierra uses a systemic therapeutic approach with clients. She works with individuals (children, teenagers, and adults), families, and couples. By working to form a strong therapeutic alliance, she aims to effectively challenge clients to reach their therapeutic goals.

Cierra is trauma and attachment-informed and approaches therapy from a biopsychosocial perspective. She believes that when we show up for ourselves, it allows us to show up better for those around us. She also believes that it is important to have secure relationships with those around us and a strong sense of personal autonomy as we navigate throughout the world.

In her free time, Cierra loves to make memories with her husband, Nick, and their Golden Retriever, Knox. She also enjoys spending time with her other family and friends. She loves to travel, read, and learn.

Cierra is under the supervision of Alice Stricklin, LMFT (TN LPC #824). Cierra is a contract counselor at Alice Stricklin Counseling.

Office Hours:

Tuesdays: 11am-8pm

Thursdays: 10am-7pm

Master of Arts in Counseling - Under Supervision / Adults / Teens

Brian is accepting new clients.

Brian grew up in Maryland and moved to Mt. Juliet in 2017. Much of his youth and early adulthood was spent on athletic fields playing lacrosse, soccer, and basketball. Summers always included extended time at the beaches of the Outer Banks and out on the Chesapeake Bay, where he developed a lasting appreciation for calm, reflection, and the serenity of a sunrise over the ocean—experiences that continue to shape his outlook on life and his presence in the therapy room.

Brian earned his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park (Go Terps!). Before entering the counseling profession, he spent over two decades in insurance and financial services, including owning and operating his own business.

Through his own life experiences, Brian saw firsthand the profound impact that a supportive, authentic therapeutic relationship can have. That insight inspired him to pursue counseling as a way to help others navigate their stories with compassion, clarity, and a renewed sense of possibility.

Brian works primarily with pre-teens through adult clients, especially those navigating anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship challenges, perfectionism, self-worth struggles, and patterns of emotional avoidance or self-criticism. Many of his clients are working to reconnect with themselves, make sense of painful experiences, and build lives aligned with their values.

Clinically, Brian practices from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) foundation, helping clients cultivate psychological flexibility, mindfulness, and values-based action. He is EMDR Trained and integrates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to meet each client’s unique needs. His approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in empathy, self-awareness, and genuine human connection.

Outside the therapy room, Brian enjoys traveling and exploring new places with his wife and two children. He finds distance running deeply grounding, loves photography, cooking, and the connection that comes from sharing a meal with family and friends. Most weekends, he can be found spending time with his family and three dogs.

Brian is currently under the primary supervision of Kevin Hull, LPC-MHSP (TN #3650), and secondary supervision of Alice Stricklin, LMFT (TN LMFT #824) at Alice Stricklin Counseling in Lebanon, TN.

Office Hours:

Tuesdays: 10am-2p

Wednesdays: 1pm - 8pm

Thursdays: 4pm-8pm

Associate of Marriage and Family Therapy- Under Supervision / Adults / Children / Teens / Families / Couples

Mia is accepting new clients.

Mia is a born and raised Florida girl who loves the sunshine and saltwater. While, she misses the ocean— Tennessee has captured her heart and she loves calling Nashville home! She holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University. In addition, she holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Trevecca Nazarene Univsersity with a double minor in counseling and religious studies.

Mia is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist working towards licensure under Katie Scott, LMFT (TN LMFT #1471) and Alice Stricklin, LMFT (TN LMFT #824).

Mia considers it important to share one’s story, recognizing it as a sacred gift to be trusted to hold your story with you. Mia’s approach is rooted in attachment science, valuing our human need for connection and care. She strives to provide a safe, welcoming, compassionate, warm, non-judgmental space for all clients. Mia is passionate about supporting clients on their journey towards healing, helping them explore what it means to live authentically into their truest self. Her priority in the therapy space is that you would feel fully seen, heard, and understood— all of you is welcome here! She primarily works with individuals, couples, teens, and children. Her clinical interests include life transitions, anxiety, trauma, grief, shame, relationship challenges and attachment wounds.

Mia is trained in EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). She uses a collaborative, experiential, trauma-informed, attachment-based approach.

In her free time, Mia loves spending time in nature, traveling with her husband, hanging at her local coffee shop, and hosting her friends for dinner and games! 

Office Hours:

Mondays: 4pm-8pm

Wednesdays: 12pm - 8pm

Thursdays: 10am - 1pm

Associate of Marriage and Family Therapy- Under Supervision / Adults / Children / Teens / Families / Couples

Izzy is accepting new clients.

Isabella Curcio is originally from Chandler, AZ, but has called Tennessee home since collegiate volleyball brought her out to Lebanon in 2019. She currently has a bachelor’s in science where she majored in Psychology and minored in Sociology. And a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University.

Isabella is a passionate MMFT dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and build stronger relationships. With a particular interest in working with children, teens, adults, and couples, Isabella brings a compassionate and tailored approach to each client's unique situation.

When working with couples and families, Isabella utilizes Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help improve communication and strengthen bonds between family members.

She also employs Narrative Therapy techniques, which work well with teens and adults, empowering clients to reframe their personal stories and find new perspectives on their experiences.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has proven effective across all age groups, helping clients identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.

For younger clients, Isabella incorporates play therapy techniques within the CBT framework to make sessions engaging and age appropriate.

Isabella is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients of all ages can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and work towards their goals. Whether helping a child manage anxiety, guiding a teen through identity issues, supporting a couple in rebuilding trust, or assisting an adult in overcoming depression, Isabella is dedicated to fostering growth and healing in her client's lives.

In her free time, she enjoys discovering new restaurants with her friends and family, exploring the beauty of Tennessee, and playing with her kitty, Pumpkin. She also enjoys playing volleyball, watching Game of Thrones, and cooking new recipes.

Isabella is under the supervision of Alice Stricklin, LMFT (TN LMFT #824) at Alice Stricklin Counseling in Lebanon, TN.

Office Hours:

Mondays: 10am-7pm

Fridays: 2pm-7pm

Counselor / Adults / Teens / Kids

Avory is accepting new clients.

Avory Winans was born and raised in Wooster, Ohio, and moved to the Nashville area summer of 2022 after being called to experience a bigger community and work with children. He holds a master’s in clinical counseling from Winebrenner Theological Seminary and is pursuing LPC licensure in the State of TN, has a bachelor’s degree in youth ministry, and is a licensed EMT.

Avory’s passion for counseling stems from his belief that there is more than one way to save a life, whether it be physically, spiritually, or mentally. With this belief, Avory utilizes his diverse background of being an EMT, a youth camp leader, and current youth leader at his local church to provide holistic support to his community.

He utilizes a trauma-informed lens and a holistic perspective to provide a welcoming environment for everyone to feel seen, heard, and known. Avory utilizes multiple counseling modalities including Cognitive Based Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Based Therapy (REBT), and Solutions Focused Therapy, while incorporating a family-focused lens through Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC). He also utilizes Narrative Therapy approaches to empower clients in understanding, creating, and telling their story.

In his free time, Avory enjoys spending time with his wife reading, playing video games and board games, and watching sports together. He also enjoys the art of coffee, from roasting his own beans, to making lattes and creating the perfect cup of coffee. Avory is never bored at home, due to the companionship and shenanigans of their three cats, Simba, Nala, and Sybil. When out of the house, Avory loves playing hockey, spending time in nature, going to hockey games (go CBJ!) and enjoying coffee at book club with his friends.

Avory is under the supervision of Dr. Lacrecia Dangerfield (TN LPC-MHSP #1841).

Office Hours:

Tuesdays - 5pm-8pm

Every other Saturday 8am-10am

Intern Under Supervision / Adults / Young Adults / Teens / Children / Couples / Families

Sarah is accepting new clients.

Sarah is originally from West Virginia, but has called the Middle Tennessee area home for almost 15 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in music business from Middle Tennessee State University and has spent the past decade working in the music industry.

Along the way, her passion for counseling was born out of her own experience as a client. She witnessed firsthand the power of being heard, seen, and known by another human being, and it was through that experience that she was called to pursue her master’s in clinical mental health at Trevecca Nazarene University. 

A creative at heart, Sarah collaborates with clients to address their individual needs, striving to cultivate a space that is warm, inviting, compassionate, and judgment-free. Through a holistic, psychodynamic, and existential approach, she believes that healing does not happen through the alleviation of symptoms, but rather through the acquisition of self-knowledge. She views every client as the expert in their own story and considers it a privilege to walk alongside individuals on their path to healing. Sarah has been described as kind, patient, and authentic.

She is trauma-informed and works well with adults, young adults, couples, and families.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys gardening, cooking (especially sourdough), antiquing, hiking, reading, socializing with friends, and trying new restaurants with her husband. Sarah is a Christian who enjoys incorporating faith into the therapeutic process for those who are interested; however, she also respects and welcomes the values and religious preferences of all individuals.

Sarah is under the supervision of Kayla Varner, LMFT (TN Lic #2222).

Office Hours:

Tuesdays: 4pm-8pm

Fridays: 10am-3pm

Intern Under Supervision / Adults / Teens / Couples

Amanda is accepting new clients.

Amanda Priddy is a Nashville native with deep roots in Middle Tennessee. Her mother was born and raised in Lebanon, and Amanda values the sense of connection and community that has shaped her life. Outside of her clinical work, she also brings experience from her career as a Cybersecurity Engineer.

Amanda is a master’s-level intern studying Marriage and Family Therapy at Trevecca University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Lipscomb University and is a member of both the American Counseling Association and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. She also recently completed military service with the Tennessee Air National Guard, an experience that continues to inform her work and compassion for others.

Amanda is passionate about walking alongside teens, adults, and couples as they navigate life’s challenges. She works with individuals facing concerns related to relationships, self-worth, anxiety, depression, and codependency, always striving to create a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic space.

Amanda offers a nonjudgmental and compassionate environment for clients exploring sexual identity, sexual dysfunction, and compulsive sexual behaviors.

She is also deeply committed to serving military members and veterans, providing thoughtful support through military transitions and addressing military-specific concerns, including PTSD. Amanda’s goal is to help clients feel empowered to heal, grow, and move toward lasting well-being.

In her free time, Amanda enjoys reading, baking, and spending quality time with her rescue pitbull, Coco.

She is under the supervision of Kayla Varner, LMFT (TN License #2222)

Office Hours:

Tuesdays: 5pm - 8pm

Wednesdays: 4pm - 8pm

Saturdays: 8am-3pm

Intern Under Supervision / Adults / Children / Families

Michelle is accepting new clients

Michelle is a Michigan girl who, after 30 years in Nashville, is also a Tennessean, calling both places “home”. She spent many years working in concert and entertainment production before transitioning to a business as an as elite athlete manager.

In the interest of facilitating healthier relations in the workplace, she pursued certifications as a life coach and energy healing practitioner. A strong desire to better understand the workings of the human heart and mind led to pursuit of a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental health at Trevecca Nazarene University.

Michelle has endless curiosity for humans and how we connect to ourselves and one another. She believes we each hold our answers within and considers it her greatest privilege to hold space for clients as they work through healing and growth in the sacred space of the therapy room. Doing her own very beneficial work through therapy, helps fuel her deep compassion for her clients and their experiences.

By combining the purposeful accountability practices of coaching, and mindfulness of energy work, Michelle’s works through a holistic lens, seeing the whole person – body, mind, heart and spirit. She works from an existential, person-centered approach and looks forward to post-graduate training in EMDR, Somatic and Internal Family Systems therapy. She brings all these things to work with those experiencing trauma, cancer/chronic illness, anxiety, self-esteem issues, life changes, depression and more.

She works with all ages from children to seniors, all gender and sexual orientations, and spiritual walks.

Michelle is under the supervision of Alice Stricklin, LMFT (TN LMFT #824).

Aside from work, Michelle loves spending time with her dog, cat, and her friends in Nashville and her family in Michigan. Nature, books, figure skating, kayaking, dark chocolate and travel makes her happy too!

Office hours available:

Wednesdays 8a-12p

Fridays 3-7p

Intern Under Supervision / Adults / Children / Teens / Families / Couples

LeeAnn is taking new clients.

LeeAnn was born and raised in Middle Tennessee. She earned her bachelor's degree in counseling from Johnson University and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Trevecca University.

With over 20 years of experience, LeeAnn has worked with individuals and families of all ages and life stages. She brings creativity into the therapy space, believing it plays a vital role in the healing process. Passionate about people, she strives to build meaningful connections with her clients—whether they are adults, teens, children, couples, or families. Her goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and authentic environment where clients can embark on their journey toward healing and growth.

LeeAnn is trained in EMDR and has received specialized training in sand tray therapy.

Outside of her work, LeeAnn enjoys sewing, reading, and spending time with friends. She loves traveling and making new memories, but her favorite moments are those spent with her husband, children, and pets.

Office Hours:

Mondays: 12 pm - 8pm

Saturdays: 8am-3pm

Intern Under Supervision / Young Adults / Children / Teens / Families

Katie is accepting new clients.

Katie was raised in Vicksburg, Mississippi as the oldest of five children, and calls the Mississippi Delta home. A small town girl originally, Katie moved to Nashville to work in the music industry and touring in early 2018, but she has stayed in the area because of the people and relationships. 

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Business from the University of Mobile but has since returned to school to pursue a Master’s degree in Christian Marital, Family and Individual Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. 

Katie uses a  holistic approach to counseling and practices out of the following therapy models: Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Model.  

Katie counsels from a place of open-mindedness, respect, grace, compassion, and care, discerning that all parts of one’s story matter and can become something beautiful. With a niche and bent toward recovery, grief, and trauma, Katie enjoys working with teenagers, children, women, young adults, and families. 

In her leisure, Katie enjoys booking flights to visit countries all across the world. She loves the individuality of people and cultures, the beach, scuba diving, working out, time out in the country on her family’s farm, and going to the movies or on a walk through Shelby Bottoms with her husband.  Katie is a Christian who enjoys walking in community with her local church. 

Katie is under the supervision of Alice Stricklin, LMFT (TN LMFT #824) at Alice Stricklin Counseling in Lebanon, TN. 

Office Hours Available: 

Monday: 12 pm - 8pm

Tuesday: 4-8

Office Management Contractor

Rachelle joined Alice Stricklin Counseling in September 2021 as the office management contractor. She graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration and from Trevecca Nazarene University with a masters in Counseling. She has worked in the healthcare and human resources field for over 14 years.

Rachelle is passionate about her work because she finds joy in connection with others and is excellent at organization management. Whether it's staff or clients, she lends a compassionate ear and helps individuals feel seen and heard.

She also loves spending time with her family, reading, exercising, watching hockey, and spending time outdoors.

If you’d like to schedule a new client appointment, email us at asccscheduling@gmail.com or call 615-784-9209 and Rachelle will get you connected with one of our counselors.