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Meet The Team

In addition to providing care to our clients, we hold the training of the next generation of clinicians as critical to our mission. We are able to provide a transformative experience through hands-on training, quality supervision, and continuing education from our talented, diverse, and multidisciplinary staff.

Clinical Staff (Clarksville, TN & Telehealth)

Pre-Licensed Counselor

Rhoda Cheeks-Hunt

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Rhoda is a graduate of the University of Phoenix with a Master and Bachelor of Science in Psychology and an Associates of Art in Criminal Justice. She has served 10 years in the Army receiving numerous awards, certifications and accommodations during her service and is also a military spouse. Rhoda has a history of working with children of all ages, a passion that has grown over the span of 30 years. She originally went into the counseling field because she wanted her children to learn how to process, understand, and express their thoughts and feelings in a positive way.

As a veteran, Rhoda has numerous experiences with multiple religions, ethnicities, races, and sexual orientations, etc. She has in the past worked with individuals struggling with alcohol and substance usage, PTSD, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, depression, anxiety, anger management, and trauma to name a few. She is presently open to working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults. Rhoda uses multiple therapeutic techniques in order to meet the changing needs of her clients. Because of this, it allows her to connect with her clients and work together with them to find a solution. Rhoda personally believes that the client is the expert in their life. She is there to assist the client to gain insight and tools to facilitate growth and change. Rhoda notes,” If you’re ready for change, I’m ready to be a part of it.” One fun fact about Rhoda is that she is a triplet.

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: rhunt@180-red.com

Pre-Licensed Counselor & Clinical Mentor

Tiera McMakin

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Tiera graduated from Walden University with her Masters of Science in Marriage, Family, and Couple Counseling. Her focus is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), but she is open to other theories to find what best fits her clients and their needs. In CBT she would focus on understanding your thoughts and behaviors, and then process what can be done to challenge those negative thoughts and behaviors to become more positive.

She believes that life is going to do what life is going to do. The way you approach life challenges is all up to you. There comes a time when we all need someone to listen to us and hear what we have to say. She desires to be that someone for you. She offers a safe, non-judgmental environment to establish a trusting and compassionate relationship with her clients. One where you feel comfortable enough to be open and honest with her and more importantly, with yourself. Tiera would love the opportunity to help you work through life's challenges and develop a positive mindset and boost your outlook on life!

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: tmcmakin@180-red.com

Counseling Intern

Kenya Clark Rodriguez

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As a Marriage and Family Therapy graduate student, Kenya is passionate about creating a safe, welcoming, and affirming space where individuals, couples, and families can explore healing, connection, and growth. She approaches therapy through a holistic lens honoring the emotional, relational, physical, and spiritual aspects of each person’s story.
Grounded in Family Systems Theory, she helps clients understand how their relationships, past experiences, and generational patterns influence their present. Kenya integrates mindfulness-based techniques, cognitive-behavioral strategies, narrative exploration, and solution-focused tools, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs and cultural identities of those she serves. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and flexible, guided by the belief that healing looks different for everyone.
With a strong commitment to cultural humility and inclusion, Kenya welcomes people of all backgrounds, faiths, genders, and family structures. She strives to hold space for your truth and honor your lived experience without judgment. Whether you’re navigating trauma, life transitions, identity development, relationship struggles, or emotional overwhelm, she is here to walk alongside you with compassion and curiosity.
Together, you will work to co-create meaningful change, deepen self-awareness, and build tools that support resilience, clarity, and connection within yourself and your relationships.
Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: kenya-clark.rodriguez@180-red.com
Counseling Intern

Joseph Wallace

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Joseph is a combat veteran who passionately supports active-duty soldiers and fellow veterans. With profound empathy and understanding, he expertly guides them through the often-difficult transition back to civilian life, offering vital assistance to those facing PTSD and other military-related traumas. Currently pursuing a master's in clinical social work, Joseph's diverse background in the military, construction, business, and counseling uniquely equips him to serve and empower those who have served. His unwavering commitment makes him a trusted advocate and source of hope for veterans seeking support.
Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: joseph.wallace@180-red.com
Pre-Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor

Danielle Skelly

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Danielle attended a State University located near Rochester, where she pursued studies in Theatre and Women & Gender Studies. In 2021, she made the decision to explore graduate programs in Marriage & Family Therapy, driven by a longstanding aspiration to provide assistance to couples and families. In 2024, she graduated with the highest honors, Suma Cum Laude, from Touro University after fulfilling the requirements of a year- long internship, during which she gained experience working with couples, teenagers, children, and adult individuals.

Danielle has found a deep passion for creatively working with children and have dedicated her time to supporting military families through volunteer work. She is driven to assist couples, especially those in the military, as she feels that her experiences and understanding can help build strong connections and rapport. Guiding people through their challenges and empowering them to find their own solutions brings her great fulfillment.
Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: dskelly@180-red.com

Pre-Licensed Counselor

Lana Stanley

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In providing counseling therapy, Lana's top priority is to nourish, feed, and aid in sustaining the souls as well as minds of those who find themselves sitting with her through a loving filter. Those seeking help will find guidance, support, and an ear to listen. The identified areas of care can be addressed by her ability to navigate hope through providing individual, couples, and marital therapeutic counseling. She is passionate about helping others cultivate an awareness of functions present, and patterns/dynamics in rotation which may be responsible for feeding the imbalance of their life.

Utilizing your identified internal strengths, she will be able to work alongside you in efforts to ease you through every step in the process to obtain the wholeness that you are seeking. Further, her therapeutic style is integrative, eccentric, nonjudgmental, honest, warm, compassionate, and tailored to the specific needs of each individual.

Providing a nourishing atmosphere that enriches her client' minds/souls back to a healthier state, she will aid in identifying obstacles that are blocking your path to peace, growth, & spiritual wholeness. Overall, her hope is that she will be able to empower you to use your strengths paired with techniques/coping skills that sustain the restructure of your life.

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: lmendiola@180-red.com

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Dr. Alyshia Anderson, DHS, MS, LADAC II

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You’ve already survived the storm — now it’s time to rebuild the city within. Alyshia sees the story behind your struggle and she never judges the chapters.
Whether you’re navigating a court-ordered assessment, mandated counseling for your job, or you’re a parent silently panicking over your child’s choices — she is here. Not just as a credentialed professional with 7+ years in the field, but as someone deeply committed to healing from the inside out. Alyshia is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and she specializes in Substance Abuse Disorders — from drugs and alcohol to sugar and nicotine. She provides assessments, education, and counseling tailored to your unique journey. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s human, it’s heartfelt, and it’s rooted in both science and soul.
What does she feel sets her apart? She believes she is not your average counselor. She is a bridge, a beat, a breakthrough in motion. Recovery with rhythm, and deep-rooted devotion. She mixes science with soul and that is her superpower. She is the voice in the storm that says, "Keep going". A mirror to the soul when the light stops showing. She want you to do more than just survive but to rebuild, recover, and rise together!
Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Pre-Licensed Counselor

Javail Myers

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Javail believes sometimes our strong friends need strength, that caretaker needs to be taken care of, and the lost or confused need a safe space to figure things out. She aims to create a collaborative, safe space to unpack years of trauma, relationship stressors, anxiety, PTSD, spiritual, and phase-of-life issues using Psychoanalytic, Client-Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and more.

She provides multicultural therapeutic services to Individuals, couples, and families of ages. 7+. Allow her to support you as you journey towards improved mental and physical wellness.

She is eager to work together to identify and understand your concerns so that you can safely process your emotions and transform your life using therapeutic techniques and tools specific to your needs.

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: jmyers@180-red.com

Counseling Intern

Jessica Davidson

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Jessica is deeply committed to creating a supportive and understanding environment for her clients, combining empathy with a clear focus on healing and personal growth. Her approach blends the exploration of past experiences with a forward-looking perspective, emphasizing empowerment and self-discovery. Using humor in therapy, when appropriate, can make a big difference in making clients feel more comfortable, especially when navigating tough topics. Jessica emphasizes a collaborative approach, allowing clients to be active participants in their own healing, tailoring therapeutic techniques and tools to fit each individual’s needs.
Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: jdavidson@180-red.com
Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Brittany Brown, "Bea"

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Bea is an addiction counselor who cuts through the noise. Her work blends grounded, no-nonsense truth-telling with deeply spiritual and somatic healing practices—including dance, art, music, yoga, breathwork, and energy-aligned bodywork.

Bea doesn’t believe you need to come from money, a “good” family, or perfect circumstances to change your life. What you do need is honesty, courage, and a willingness to feel—really feel. That’s where the healing begins.

In Bea’s space, there’s no judgment—only presence, raw truth, and possibility. She’s fiercely inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and believes your path to recovery and self-liberation is uniquely yours. She’s here to walk with you through the darkness, without sugarcoating, and help you remember your own power.

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588

Clinical Staff (Nashville, TN & Telehealth)

Pre-Licensed Counselor

Marie Rutherford

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Marie earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with specialization in Addiction and Trauma from Walden University in 2022. She is currently working towards her LPC and LADAC 2 licensure. She is a U.S. Army Veteran whose passion is to empower others. She has helped develop the curriculum for an all-women’s substance abuse with co-occurring disorders program. She established a mom and children’s program; allowing the mother to receive clinical services and housing with their children. She teaches Psychology in Film at the Nashville Film Institute. She incorporates the person-centered approach with the belief that empowering the client will provide them with the realization of self-worth and purpose. A few interesting facts about Marie, are that she bakes and enters local baking competitions, she is currently seeking her PhD in Clinical Supervision and Education, and she believes that her clients deserve to receive competent care that empowers them and encourages growth.

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: mrutherford@180-red.com

Counseling Intern

Delano Royal

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Delano supports individuals, couples, trauma survivors, and families through life’s challenges by offering a warm, practical approach. Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship struggles, or healing from past trauma, he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help you gain clarity and create real change.

He understands that reaching out for help can feel like a big step. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, or past trauma, he is here to listen and support you. He feels that together, you can work through your challenges and create a path toward healing. You don’t have to do this alone—when you're ready, he is here for you.

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: droyal@180-red.com

Counseling Intern

Kennedi Parks

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Kennedi Parks is from Memphis, TN. She is a second-year doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at Tennessee State University and earned her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Fisk University.

She is passionate about helping clients achieve healing while building the skills and resilience needed to navigate life’s challenges and demands. She views the therapeutic process as unique to each individual and works collaboratively with clients to identify approaches that best support their goals and needs.

Kennedi primarily works with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relational challenges, mood disorders, ADHD, grief, self-esteem, body image concerns, existential questions, and stress-related behaviors or thoughts. She strives to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to explore their experiences, thoughts, and behaviors.

In her therapeutic work, Kennedi utilizes psychodynamic approaches integrated with cognitive-behavioral techniques, offering practical strategies to manage thoughts, regulate emotions, and change unhelpful behaviors. Her goal is to help clients grow, build resilience, and navigate life more effectively within a supportive therapeutic space.
Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: kennedi.parks@180-red.com

Pre-Licensed Counselor

Clinton Nichols

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Clinton's professional background consists of Internships with the VA Hospital Psychology Service under Chief Robert Pusakalich, and Thomas Kirchberg. While in the internship, he learned to do Psychological Assessments, Intakes and charting organized group counseling for PTSD and Smoking Cessation.

The passion to help others is the driving force behind his service to clients. His vast experience in life and having been immersed in so many cultures has afforded him a very personable and diverse palate of understanding. The goal of helping others was forged when he was able to see the plight of society from a non biased humanaistic view .

Mental health is the link in humanity for him that unites everyone. He wants to build a legacy of understanding and support for everyone that he comes in contact with so he used every experience that he had to find common ground with the population of people who feel unseen, or lost , so that they might know they are not alone .

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: cnichols@180-red.com

Counseling Intern

Dylan Follett

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Dylan graduated from Xavier University in 2017 with a Bachelor's in Psychology. After graduation, he worked in a lot of different positions in the mental health field. He has done case management and has been a technician at a rehab center for drugs and alcohol, a counselor for Intellectually disabled adults, and a technician at a psychiatric hospital.

He has had plenty of difficulties in the mental health space himself and sees how it can affect others as well in his personal and professional life. He lost his father to suicide and decided to dedicate his life to helping others process and work through the challenges in their lives.

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: dfollett@180-red.com

Counseling Intern

Daniel Meney

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Daniel is a graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is grateful for the opportunity to complete his practicum and internship with 180 RED. He is passionate about walking alongside individuals as they navigate life’s challenges and believes that growth happens best in an environment of empathy, authenticity, and respect. Drawing from a person-centered approach, Daniel seeks to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel truly heard and valued. He is especially interested in helping people build confidence, resilience, and deeper connections in their lives.
Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: daniel.meney@180-red.com
Counseling Intern

Victoria Gonzalez

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Victoria graduated from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Rural Community Development. She is currently working on her Masters in Counseling Education: Clinical Mental Health from Valdosta State University. After graduation, her plan is to become a Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Specialist (LPC-MHSP).

She wanted to become a mental health professional because she wants to help those who feel like they have no one to go to or don’t have the resources or tools to help them. To let their voices be heard and listened to. She also is Hispanic and in the Hispanic community/culture mental health is very stigmatized. She wants to help spread awareness and knowledge behind mental health and support those who are struggling with mental health issues.

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: vgonzalez@180-red.com

Counseling Intern

Quineisha Pittman

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Quinesha has a bachelor's degree in Infant & Child Development from Fort Valley State University. She moved to Tennessee where her father and stepmother were and began life here. She worked on post for three years before changing careers to be an Early Interventionist working with children birth to age four. During that time, she began her first master's program at Western Kentucky University online in Child & Family Studies.
Afterwards, she began working part-time as an ABA therapist. She is currently in her second master's program for Marriage & Family Therapy and working in the school system as a behavior counselor for a behavior program.

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: qpittman@180-red.com

Clinical Staff (Telehealth Only)

Licensed Professional Counselor & Clinical Supervisor

Tamara Boone

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Tamara graduated in 2016 from APSU and in 2018 became a licensed professional counselor with mental health service provider designation. She went on to become a board approved supervisor in 2024.

She lives by the quote, "Giving up on a goal because of a setback is like slashing your other three tires because you got a flat" because it is so simplistic yet speaks volumes. She feels that in life you will always have setbacks, but it is essential to understand that it is a process but that it is your process that you will work through together in a strong therapeutic relationship.

She presently has an interest in working with individuals of all age groups that struggle with anxiety, depression, anger management, personality disorders, trauma, self-esteem, LGBTQ, and family/couples counseling to name a few. Her approach to therapy is integrative. She will utilize different modalities to find one that resonates with you. She has presently completed training in EMDR and is DBT certified. She also enjoys challenging others; so expect to be challenged to meet your fullest potential.

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: tboone@180-red.com

Temp Licensed Professional Counselor & EMDR Counselor

Connie Barbour

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Connie earned her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Tennessee State University in 2019. She is certified through EMDRIA, in EMDR and her passion is treating survivors of trauma. She facilitated state-mandated programs such as Drug and Alcohol; Batterer’s Intervention; State certified DUI classes, and Victim Impact. She holds the sole therapist telehealth role in two treatment centers in East Tennessee. She earned a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Tennessee State University; and worked for many years in the field of nursing, and 13 years at the Dept of Corrections. She incorporates an integrative approach to therapy and feels that rapport and teaching a client to recognize their conditioned paradigm and then working to change it, produces a realization of lasting transformation in their core belief system. A few interesting facts about Connie, are that she has owned 3 successful food trucks, she is well known worldwide for her internationally televised Discovery Health program entitled “The Shrinking Woman”, and her mission is to always leave her client in a better state than she found them. She offers flexible availability for sessions, including afternoons, evenings, and seven days a week. Her belief is that mental health needs frequently occur outside of business hours, and she loves meeting this need for her clients.

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: cbarbour@180-red.com

Licensed Professional Counselor & Clinical Supervisor

Robert Gurich

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Robert, otherwise known as Bob, is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Imani's Nashville office. He has been in the counseling field since 2010. Bob has a masters degree from Liberty University. Bob uses a wide variety of counseling modalities. Bob has counseled with over 4000 people and he has an extensive background in addiction. He uses experiential therapy, which allows the client to be active in the counseling process while also allowing them to visualize the process. Bob has led groups of 60 people and is also a Marriage and Family Counselor. If you are looking for a counseling process that is friendly and straightforward with set goals and objectives, you have come to the right place. Bob is a part time employee and is available on Tuesday and Thursday.

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: rgurich@180-red.com

Licensed Professional Counselor

Shunda L. Brown, Ph.D.

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r. Brown has extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults in a variety of clinical and academic settings, and she has 14 years’ experience as a Professor of Counseling and Psychology. She is compassionate, warm, and knowledgeable about evidence-based techniques. She specializes in working with individuals to address a variety of issues like anxiety, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, non-suicidal self-injury, life transitions, and more. Her aim is to help individuals reconnect with their own strengths and empower them to overcome challenges, to see things in a new way, or perhaps, to identify goals and values.

Dr. Brown believes that you are the expert of your own life, whether you are 9 or 92, and she uses that as a foundation to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all activity, and she tailors sessions to find what works best for the client. Dr. Brown’s approach is positive, affirming, and nurturing. She utilizes a variety of techniques depending on the needs of the client and draws on many modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused, and a strengths-based, Humanistic approach.

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
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Licensed Masters Social Worker

William Richardson

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William offers an analytical but empathetic approach to help clients navigate through the therapeutic journey. He strives to create a space that is focused on client efficacy and positive, observable changes within clients' lives. His areas of specialty are in anxiety and depression, Couple's therapy and, working with kids and adults on avoidance-related behaviors.

He thinks there are many people who may feel that the idea of therapy is daunting or anxiety-producing. They may be unsure of what therapy looks like or what they can talk about. He hopes to provide a space that is open and transparent so that individuals may feel at ease and connected to the therapy process.

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: wrichardson@180-red.com

Leadership and Administrative Staff

President/Chief Clinical Officer

Tamara Boone

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Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: tboone@180-red.com
Chief Administrative Officer

Katherine Mendez

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Katherine is an Army Veteran and has been trained in multiple areas. She has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Volunteer State Community College and is certified in other areas. She feels that behavioral health is needed in the communities and she feels that whatever she can do to contribute to the needs of the communities, she will make sure she does her best at whatever that is. By being part of the support team, she helps meet any needs of the client by helping either the clinicians or office employees find a strategic way to operate smoothly.

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: kmendez@180-red.com

Human Resources Director

Dustin Savely

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Dustin has been in the Human Resources field for 15 years working predominantly in the retail industry. He began his career as a single store HR manager and eventually worked his way up to regional HR manager. What he loves about HR is that the profession is ever-changing to make things better, whether it be implementing new strategies to help employees with their development, effective training plans, new HR technologies and tools, or partnering with top-level managers to find ways of improving processes to help the company reach its objectives. He loves helping employees reach and realize their fullest potential as well as being an advocate for diversity.

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: dsavely@180-red.com

Planning and Assessment Coordinator

Brian Hill

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Brian is an Army vet, and single father of five. He has a background in IT, retail management, Construction and Renovation management and used to teach gross motor skills to military school age students. His military career was in the medical field. Brian is a widower who devotes his time to family and community. He coaches all youth sports, from softball to soccer. Brian has a strong desire to help others and works diligently to that effort.

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: bhill@180-red.com

Chief Professional Development Officer & Clinical Supervisor

Jared Prentiss

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Jared received a B.S. in General Psychology from Alcorn State University and a M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Northwestern State University. He became a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider designation in 2012. Five years later, he became an Approved Supervisor by the state of TN. Jared’s specializations in this field include but are not limited to anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, at-risk youth, conflict resolution, grief and loss, and men's issues.

Since Jared was a youth, he was told that he was a great listener. He coupled that with his love for helping others. It provided him with an intrinsic uplift. He also wanted to gain a better understanding of why people do what they do. Therefore, he felt like psychology/counseling would be a great field for him.

With years of education and experience, he meets the needs of his clients by meeting them where they are cognitively and emotionally. He utilizes more of a client centered approach because they lead the therapeutic session. He views himself as a guide in helping them to achieve their goals.

Phone Number: (931) 274-7588
Email: jprentiss@180-red.com

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Imani Behavioral Health is an outpatient mental health facility that addresses various mental health needs from counseling to psychological evaluations.

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