Nice to meet you
My initial interest in psychotherapy began when I picked up a book called "Control Theory" by William Glasser when I was about 23 years old. In that book Dr. Glasser explains that you have a picture in your head of how life is supposed to be and when life doesn't turn out the way you'd pictured it, you have 2 choices; change your situation or change your mind-set.
It wasn't until many years later that I pursued my bachelor's degree in Psychology and then my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have worked in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, for NOCD and in private practice ever since. To date I have more than 10,000 hours of clinical experience.
My goal for therapy is to provide a warm and welcoming environment where we can collaborate and find the answers together. I do my best to be direct and genuine while supporting your beliefs.
Outside of my practice, I have a love for animals, especially my Basset hounds. I have been married for more than 30 years and my children are grown.
I love art, music, nature, learning, and pickleball!
(Yes, I'll probably mention it.)
"Do the best you can
until you know better.
Then when you know better, do better." Maya Angelou
We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals". E.Kent
There is Always More to Learn
Brandman University
Bachelor's degree in Psychology
2016
Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
2018
Education
Licenses
Experience
CA Board of Behavioral Sciences
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #125385
TX State Board of Examiners
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #204298
TN Dept. of Health
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #2598
Salvation Army Rehab, Fresno
Drug & Alcohol Counselor
2017-2019
Arrive Therapy
Private psychology practice
2018-2020
McDermott Counseling
Private psychology practice
2020-2021
NOCD
2021
Specialty Training
Anger Management
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) – Level One, CAMFT.
Aging and Long-term Care
Anger Management
Arizona Trauma Institute, Certified Trauma Professional 2021/2022
Attachment Disruption and Trauma on Behavior and Brain Development
Choice Theory/Reality Therapy, Basic Intensive Training
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cultural Diversity
Exposure and Response Prevention
Gender Odyssey Conference, 2019
Gottman Therapy, Level 2
Grief
HIV/AIDS
Human Trafficking
Law & Ethics
Motivational Interviewing
Suicide Risk Assessment & Intervention
Spousal Abuse/Intimate Partner Violence
Telehealth
My office:
1650 Murfreesboro Rd, Ste 216, Franklin, TN 37067
and
Online Telehealth
Contact Me:
559-816-3178
Email: lavonheadmft@gmail.com
Disclaimer
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