As a young teen Leiah developed a deep connection with individuals with special needs when she cared for a neighborhood child with autism. This ignited an interest to study mental health and prompted her to choose psychology as her major in college. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Tennessee in 2006. 

After graduation, Leiah served as the Assistant Director at The King’s Daughters’ Center for Autism (KDS CFA) for six years, working directly with children and young adults with severe autism and intellectual disabilities. Seeing the importance of increasing her knowledge of mental health and social-emotional regulation, she enrolled in Trevecca University’s counseling psychology program and graduated with honors with her master’s degree.  

Leiah completed her counseling internship in Franklin, TN at Mercy Children’s Clinic, now known as Mercy Community Healthcare (MCH) as a mental health counselor with elementary school children at New Hope Academy. As soon as her internship was complete because of her unique combination of expertise in autism, administrative experience, and her ability to connect with her clients, MCH hired her to work as the mental health counselor for the newly formed Williamson County School Tier 3 program for children with severe behavioral issues and co-occurring mental health disorders. During this time, Leiah completed requirements for her counseling license with the state of Tennessee and obtained her LPC-MHSP, and also completed the masters level Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program at Lipscomb University. She was promoted to the position of Coordinator of the Williamson County School-Based (WCS) program for MCH and later advanced to the position of Director of MCH’s School-based therapeutic program. 

In December of 2022, Leiah opened her own private practice–The Therapeutic Studio (TTS). TTS has quickly expanded into a group practice, attracting therapists that also specialize in neurodiversity and integrative care. Leiah is passionate about supporting all individuals and helping them find their truest self.  Leiah believes in the power of Christ, community and connection. She engages in group and individual therapy through several evidenced-based practices, including but not limited to: Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Expressive Sand Tray, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, BrainSpotting, Internal Family Systems, Applied Behavior Analysis, and educational advocacy. She also provides training for therapists and parents on topics such as autism, trauma, anxiety, depression, school-based interventions, and educational advocacy. 

Gaby is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation (LPC-MHSP) in the state of Tennessee and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S). Gaby received her Master of science in Clinical Psychology from the Universidad de Tarapacá, and a Master of Arts in Social-Community Psychology from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.  She is bilingual and is a native of Chile, and moved to the US in her 20’s. Thus, having ample experience navigating the multicultural issues that accompany assimilating to a new culture. 

With over 25 years of experience working in the field, Gaby is a Play Therapist at heart.  Gaby is an expert in working with children, adolescents and their families using different modalities including: play therapy, expressive arts and sandplay. Gaby is trauma informed therefore always following a strengths-based and developmental approach.

Gaby serves clients at our office located at 1325 West Main Street, Frankin, Tn. 37064. 

Allison Battles is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider. She is committed to helping individuals and families learn their process for healing, growth, and change. Allison focuses on targeting and adjusting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs. She truly believes that families are the experts in their own healing. Allison possesses a collaborative and integrative approach in helping clients reach their goals. 

Allison is also incredibly passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families and helping them overcome systemic barriers. Using a prescriptive approach for treatment, Allison engages in therapy through several evidenced-based practices, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, BrainSpotting, EMDR, play therapy, and behavioral modification. 

Allison works at our office located at 1748 Lewisburg Pike, Frankin, Tn. 37064. 

Samantha is driven by her passion to serve and help others. She believes in helping clients to develop skills to live their best life individually and with others. She believes in treating each person holistically, from a non-judgmental, empathetic, open-minded, place of hope and healing.

Samantha specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Training (DBT) informed treatment. She also utilizes other techniques for an eclectic approach to each client. Additionally, Samantha is a Certified Pre-Marital and Marriage Counseling SYMBIS Facilitator.

Samantha works with ages 11 years through adulthood. Her areas of focus include adult and adolescent HFA/Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)/Asperger’s Syndrome, neurodiversity, trauma, depression, parenting, anxiety, marriage/couple’s counseling, and other adolescent and adult life issues.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two teenagers, cooking, serving at church, and traveling. 

Samantha works at our office located at 1748 Lewisburg Pike, Frankin, Tn. 37064. 

Andria has a B.S., from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in Anthropology and a M.S. from the University of Tennessee-Nashville in Social Work! She is a licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about mental health, family, building community, and helping others improve their own well-being. 

Andria has experience in working with a wide variety of behavioral health issues across the lifespan in both outpatient and inpatient settings. 

Andria has a special interest in working with adults and parents wishing to move through anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal conflict towards a greater sense of peace and joy. 

Andria also enjoys working with blended families, parenting and coparenting through strengthening their family systems. As well as helping others through find healthy copes, specifically in mindfulness-based somatic experiencing practices. 

She is SAFE-EMDR certified and ARC certified, and she remains committed to learning new and innovative therapeutic modalities.

Andria is a mama of 5 within her own blended family, and she knows firsthand the joys and challenges that can bring. Andria enjoys wholistic eating, exploring the outdoors, yoga, reading a good book, and exploring nature with her husband and children.

Andria is available to meet you at both of our locations. 

Haley Rittenhouse is a board certified art therapist, licensed clinical counselor, and mom of three. 

She has 15 years of experience in treating children and adolescents who experience anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, grief, and trauma. Haley uses a collaborative, person-centered approach with a focus on authenticity, hope, and personal empowerment. 

Haley specializes in art therapy, an evidence-based treatment that involves applied psychological theory, active art-making, creative process, and human experience to enrich the lives of individuals and families. 

Haley is also trained in dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, play therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Haley integrates one or more of these therapies to meet each person’s unique needs and goals.

Haley serves clients at our location at 1325 West Main Street Suite 108, Franklin, Tn. 37064

Hannah Sweeny is a master's level marriage and family therapist, MMFT. She is a proud Middle TN native who has been working in various mental health settings for over 10 years. She has a BS in Psychology and Psychobiology from Centre College and a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University. Hannah is currently pursuing full licensure under Karen Brinmeyer, LMFT and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. 

Hannah joins us with extensive experience in providing home-based counseling services, inpatient psychiatric care, and community based mental health services. She has a special interest in working with children and teenagers, as well as strengthening parent and child bonds. Hannah is always looking at the communication patterns within a family and innovative ways to improve them. Hannah is skilled at "Reunification Therapy" and sees the importance for strengthening family systems through trust and attachment. 

Hannah also enjoys working with adults during seasons of depression and anxiety, grief, and trauma. Specifically, Hannah has a special interest in connecting with individuals who may struggle with various mood disorders. 

When not in our office, you will find Hannah with her children and husband at soccer games and swim-meets, playing in the backyard, or cooking and baking in the kitchen.

Hannah serves clients at our location at 1325 West Main Street Suite 108, Franklin, Tn. 37064

Marcy Webb completed a degree in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton Graduate School in 1995 and completed her EdD from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in Leadership and Learning in 2010. She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC-MSHP) with the state of Tennessee since 1998. She has many years of experience in working with families and clients with autism and other special needs. She has completed training on administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) from Vanderbilt University’s Kennedy Center and has been doing autism assessments for over 10 years.

Dr. Webb is available to provide autism assessments at both of our locations.