About Janet
I’m Janet. I've been on the path of being a therapist since I was ten years old. I created client files, worked with imaginary clients and their family members and tried to help them resolve their chaos. Growing up in a family of addiction, codependency, and chronic stress. I coped in the best way I knew how which was to create the “therapist” game.
Eventually I found myself in my own addiction, struggling with depression and hitting “rock bottom” which then provided me the launch pad of healing and recovery.
Now some 32 years later I have profound gratitude that I have the ongoing opportunity to help others access their own inner healer as my life’s work. My approach is largely holistic and experiential and I love nothing more than rolling up my sleeves right along beside someone and witnessing their transformation. I’m passionate about the journey of healing and transformation. I will go through the fire with you and we will celebrate your successes together.
Education & Experience
I earned a Master's in Social Work from Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ and I am licensed in the state of Tennessee. Telehealth available in the state of TN.
I have worked in the field of trauma and addiction over the past 25 years. My most valuable experience was gained by working on both ends of the socioeconomic spectrum at treatment centers including; Milestones at Onsite, The Recovery Ranch and Mending Hearts. Beginning my exploration in integrative and holistic modalities while living in Arizona, I was introduced to psychodrama through the Camelback Institute. In addition to psychodrama, I engaged in Shamanic journey work and Gestalt therapy where I learned additional experiential techniques.
After moving to Nashville TN in 1994, I was paused my career briefly to raise my family. During this time I rediscovered my love for creating art and I was able to study and show original works with an art collective. As my children grew up I returned to working in the field of psychotherapy. Over the last ten years I’ve transitioned from primarily working with addiction to working with trauma as well, training in somatic experiencing (SomEx), brainspotting and breathwork. I believe in the resiliency of the human spirit.
Nashville Therapy Services
Somatic Therapy
Experiential Therapy
IFS - Internal Family Systems