Clinical Staff Bios

FOUNDER / Clinical Director

Alice is not accepting new 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.

Counselor / Adults

Meet Angell Berry. With over two decades of experience in the corporate world, Angell is all too familiar with the challenges that sometimes accompany a workplace. Stress and burnout, corporate politics, being overworked and undervalued, wondering when will it be my time to shine, and the pressures of unrealistic deadlines can take a toll on anyone's well-being. If any of this resonates with you, Angell wants to help you find hope and harmony in your life again.  

With a Master's degree in Counseling and experiences gained from the corporate world, Angell is well-equipped to assist clients who are navigating through the workplace. Angell uses strengths-based strategies and empirically proven mental health and wellness modalities to help clients manage anxiety, depression, burnout, and relational challenges caused by life transitions, career transitions, and workplace trauma.

Angell is under the supervision of primary supervisor Lacrecia Dangerfield (TN LPC #1841) and secondary supervisor Alice Stricklin, LMFT (TN LMFT #824). Angell is a contract counselor at Alice Stricklin Counseling.

Office Hours:

Mondays: 8am-12n in office; 2-5pm Telehealth Only

Tuesdays: 8am-12pm in office or telehealth

Thursdays: 8am - 6pm in office or telehealth

Counselor / Adults / Teens

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 individuals (children, teens, and adults), couples, and families. 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 and is trained in EMDR therapy.

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

Counselor / Children / Teens / Families / Adults

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

Counselor / Adults / Teens / Families / Couples

Jolin has a waitlist of 2-4 weeks.

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:

Thursdays: 1pm-7pm

Fridays: 3pm - 7pm

Saturdays: 7a - 1p

Counselor / Adults / Teens

Hannah has a waitlist of 4-6 weeks.

Hannah grew up in Houston, TX but has called Nashville home since 2017. She is a Pre-Licensed Master’s level Counselor under the supervision of Alice Stricklin, LMFT (TN #824) and Jessi Schlachter, LPC-MHSP (TN #3136). 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.

Office Hours:

Mondays: 8am-4pm

Wednesdays: 12pm-8pm

Thursdays: 3pm - 8pm

Saturdays: 8am-7pm (every other weekend)

Counselor / Adults / Couples

Bridgette will be taking new clients in February of 2025.

Bridgette was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and moved to the Nashville area in January 2022. She has her Masters in Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy emphasis with a specialization in Psychological Trauma. She received her masters from Antioch University Los Angeles. She is currently pursuing a MFT license with the state of TN

Bridgette enjoys working with adults, young adults, and couples. She believes that with proper communication, trust and intentional self-care, personal growth is a natural by-product that leads to healthy relationships and a cohesive family unit. The energy Bridgette brings into the therapeutic space is best summed up into three words: positive, nurturing, and relaxed. This enables her to provide a comfortable experience allowing her clients to freely explore their deepest feelings and desires. Her strengths and skills offer a safe and caring environment allowing for a relaxed yet clinical approach. Bridgette’s strengths include empathy, authenticity, empowerment, and setting boundaries. Her overarching goal of the therapeutic alliance is to allow the client to feel comfortable, open to discussion, and eager for therapy by maintaining a humanistic approach.

Bridgette spends her free time with her husband and their 2-year old golden retriever, Cooper. Some self-care activities that she loves include working out, cooking, playing both outdoor and indoor games, and going shopping. She also loves spending time with her sister and best friends as often as she can.

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

Bridgette is a contract counselor at Alice Stricklin Counseling.

Office Hours:

Monday: 1:00pm - 7:00pm

Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Wednesday: 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Friday: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Intern Under Supervision / Adults / Children / Teens / Families

Krystal comes to us from Minnesota with a Masters in music therapy from the University of Iowa. Some of her main focuses have been creating meaningful moments during end-of-life with hospice patients and their families, engaging the worlds of clients with dementia, and reaching social and cognitive goals with clients who are neurodivergent. As a pianist, one of her favorite jobs has been improvising lush music for ballet dancers and quirky soundscapes for the young dancers.

Behind Krystal’s love for music is a deeper love for people. She believes that each person has a unique story and purpose, and desires to create a safe and healthy space for them to grow, heal and be their authentic selves. Creativity, warmth, acceptance, humor, and openness are some of the qualities that Krystal brings into the therapeutic space. Some of her clinical interests include grief, multicultural issues, trauma, anxiety and depression, narcissistic abuse recovery, emotional neglect and highly sensitive persons.

In the wild, you can find Krystal spinning tunes from mid air, cooking up food experiments, reading, being creative, engaging in good conversations, dodging creatures with six or more legs, exploring Nashville, and searching for the comic relief life has to offer.

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

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

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.

Isabella is a passionate MFT Intern 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:

Fridays: 6pm-8pm

Saturday: 8am-12pm

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

Brian grew up in Maryland and moved to Mt Juliet in 2017. He spent much of his youth on athletic fields playing lacrosse, soccer and basketball. When not playing sports, he spent his days at the beach or out on the Chesapeake Bay and believes nothing is better than a sunrise over the water.

Brian has a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park (Go Terps!). He is currently a master’s student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Trevecca Nazarene. After college, he spent over two decades in insurance and financial services and most recently owned his own business.

He has seen firsthand the value a positive therapeutic relationship can have. After realizing his current pursuits didn’t allow him to make the connections or impact on others that he most valued, he decided to pursue a career in counseling.

Brian has a passion for wanting to help people. He values the ability to make a connection with people and promotes an open, supportive, non-judgmental healing space to work through one’s challenges. He has a passion for helping those of any age dealing with loss, trauma, life transitions and relationship issues.

Outside of his professional life, Brian loves traveling and exploring new places with his wife and two kids. He finds distance running incredibly therapeutic and enjoys a round of golf with friends. He is an avid photographer and enjoys cooking for family and friends. On most weekends, he can be found on the sidelines of soccer matches, playing with his three dogs, or out with his family exploring local sights and sounds.

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

Office Hours:

Wednesday 10am-8pm

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

Mia was born and raised in central Florida, but has called Nashville home for the past 4 years. Her journey in Nashville first began when she attended college as an undergraduate student at Trevecca Nazarene University. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Trevecca Nazarene Univsersity with a double minor in counseling and religious studies.

Mia is currently a Master's level student at Trevecca Nazarene University studying Marriage and Family Therapy. 

Mia believes in the formational nature of storytelling and considers it important to share one’s story. She believes it is a sacred gift to be trusted to hold your story with you. Mia comes from an attachment-based perspective that values our human need for connection and care. She strives to provide a safe, compassionate, warm, non-judgmental space for all clients. Mia believes in supporting clients on their journey toward healing and wholeness and helping them explore what it means to live authentically into their true self. She is open to working with all clients, with clinical interests including life transitions, grief, shame, trauma, anxiety, and attachment wounds.

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

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

Office Hours:

Mondays: 4pm-8pm

Wednesdays: 8am-Noon

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.