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Amber Moyo, LPC-MHSP

Amber earned her Master's Degree in Counseling from East Tennessee State University and her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Austin Peay State University. She spent a few years in clinical mental health before transitioning into having her own practice. The majority of her experience is with trauma and abuse. She is trained in numerous theories and techniques, such as Adlerian therapy, play therapy, IFS, and CBT, but my focus is EMDR. She is passionate about helping others heal from their past and reach their fullest potential!

Brynn Obermeier, LCSW

We are fortunate to have Brynn joining our Ellie team. She is known as one of "THE" play therapists in TN. She works with children 2-14 experiencing chronic illness, grief, loss, abuse and trauma and struggle with issues such as adjustment, anxiety and mood disorders as well as foster care and/or adoption.

Note: young children will require heavy parent/guardian involvement. She uses Play Therapy, including Sand Tray and Child Centered Play Therapy.

Chris Gygi, LMFT

Chris helps individuals, couples and families navigate life's challenges. He specializes in relationships, anxiety, depression, and divorce adjustment. Chris utilizes EMDR trauma therapy, experiential therapy, and is certified in Prepare/Enrich pre-marital and newlywed counseling.

Colleen O’Connell, LMSW

Colleen O’Connell, MSW, helps guide children and young adults towards a mentally and emotionally healthy life, where they have the tools to pursue their best selves. She holds a Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Tennessee, and brings seven years of experience counseling children and young adults in the foster care system from a variety of backgrounds, as well as work with families as they learned how to help their children navigate histories of trauma and mental health struggles. Colleen has a passion for helping young people work through trauma, and specializes in supporting LGBTQ+ youth and families.

Dani Neiderhiser, MA

Dani was born in Madrid, Spain and grew up there for ten years. She moved to South Carolina and later on to Nashville when she turned 18. Dani got her undergraduate degree at Trevecca Nazarene University where she majored in Social Justice and went back a few years later to get her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Dani particularly enjoys working with teenagers and young adults, as well as the Hispanic and LGBTQ+ populations and looks forward to journey alongside each of her clients in their growth. Dani identifies as trans and is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Dominic Alleva, LPC, MHSP

Dominic is a licensed professional mental health counselor committed to meeting the behavioral health needs of individuals, couples, and families. He holds a Master of Arts in Mental Health Clinical Counseling from Argosy University and has been practicing in the states of TN and IL for more than six years. Dominic is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trained in various evidenced based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. He creates a compassionate and safe environment for personal growth and healing. He strives to inspire, motivate, and encourage clients to live a rich, purposeful, and meaningful life focused on achieving their life’s goals.

Hannah Roberts, LMFT

Many seasons of life can be overwhelming. Counseling can help you navigate the storms and the stress of life. Hannah Roberts graduated Trevecca Nazarene with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. As a licensed therapist she has experience in family, individuals, and adolescent therapy. She offers a safe space for, individuals, families, and adolescents to work on communication and relationship building. She also specializes and has a passion for EMDR, a trauma treatment that helps clients to process adverse and traumatic experiences. She believes it is never too late to build a stronger family. She loves to walk alongside clients as they gain the insight needed to make small and large life adjustments. These insights lead to reduced stress and a better overall well-being. Hannah has been a Tennessee resident since 2003 and now calls Tennessee home. Her hobbies include kayaking, hiking, and reading. Hannah is also an active member in her church community.  

Jeremy Miller, LPC-MHSP

Jeremy is a licensed professional counselor and mental health service provider who has been serving the behavioral health needs of Middle Tennessee since 2009. He has extensive experience in crisis management, business development, and clinical leadership. He is a certified trainer in Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) and has given countless trainings to local law enforcement on suicide prevention. One of his greatest passions is to help normalize talking about behavioral health. He is trained in EMDR and emphasizes a trauma-informed approach to therapy. When Jeremy is not working, he is an avid camper and backpacker.

Josh Johnson, TLPC-MHSP

Josh Johnson is a cutting edge play therapist utilizing play therapy techniques to address underlying issues that his clients may not even be aware of. Josh has been a supervisor in the past and is also teaching our other clinicians about new evidence based approaches in mental health treatment modalities.

Kelsie Payne, TLPC-MHSP

Kelsie works with individuals couples and groups to identify and process through experiences with mental health struggles. As a Psychosocial Educator, she facilitated psychoeducational groups of adults with severe mental illness, including life skills, mental health awareness, literacy, and socialization skills. Previously, she was employed with Eskenazi Health-Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health as a Care Coordinator, managing a case load of over 100 clients at any given time. She was responsible for providing coaching on activities of daily living, performing as a payee representative, linking with sources within the community, acting as a sounding board in times of crisis and dilemma.

Lauren Goley, LMSW

Lauren Goley is one of those rare unicorn therapists that have the ability to work with children of all ages. Lauren specializes with life transitions, peer relationships, and mood disorders.

Megan Davenport, LMSW

Megan Davenport and is a Murfreesboro, TN native. She received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Middle Tennessee State University and is passionate about assisting people in the realization of their unique aspirations. She has a particular passion for assisting people in their recovery from substance abuse, mental illness, and trauma. Outside of her professional endeavors, she enjoys reading and writing, antique shopping, and spending time with her miniature dachshund, Pippy. She is excited to be a part of Ellie Mental Health and to serve her hometown community.

Molly Lubin-Fosha, TLPC-MHSP

Molly is an affective and attachment-based therapist trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems. Molly utilizes a trauma-informed lens in her practice and believes in the healing power of the therapeutic relational dynamic. Molly holds that all individuals are wired for resilience and have the inmate capacity for healing, and finds deep fulfillment in helping clients process trauma and toward flourishing.

Timothy Patton, LCSW

Timothy is so glad you’re here. Thank you for letting him walk with you through your journey. He received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Middle Tennessee University and a Master’s of Science in Social Work degree from the University of Tennessee. He has loved learning so much about people and our experiences in life, and look forward to learning about your experiences. He believes in the importance of self-care, hobbies, and passions. He tries his hand at gardening despite the universe’s own plans, and loves to go on new adventures on his One Wheel (look it up). He enjoys tending to the incessant needs of his dog Esme, and loves spending time kayaking. All in all, if it’s outside, it’s got Timothy's name on it. One of the things that he loves the most about working in mental health is coming to each person as a blank canvas. He has no preconceptions and enjoys learning about you as your own person! He looks forward to learning about your story and bringing the support and humor into our space.

Vincent Yanda, LMSW

Vincent Yanda is one of our most seasoned clinician who has a remarkable ability to adapt to various needs. He has the nick name of the Swiss army knife of therapists because his expertise is so broad that he seems to be able to tackle any issue with ease. Vincent is also creative in his approach and adapts to the uniqueness of the individual and the issues they want to address.