As a group, we are committed to a non-judgmental experience. We all look through a lens that honors what makes us human. We are relational beings, hard-wired to connect. What makes us different is where we want to be especially open, curious and never presume that we are experts. We welcome all, including sexual orientation, age, race, disability, ethnicity/national origin, gender identity and religious/spiritual affiliation. Some of our counselors have specific training and experience working with the LGBTQ+ population. If you would like to be paired with one of these counselors, please let our care coordinator know.
EFT Supervisor, EFCT & EFIT Certified
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Kelly Bourque, LMFT
Kelly is the owner of Red Therapy Group. With 17 years of experience, she works exclusively with couples, facilitating 3-day private intensives. Outside of therapy, Kelly spends her time mentoring other therapists, managing the group practice, providing webinars, writing and speaking. She says therapy is her first love. “My clients show me the magic of humanity. I’m often moved to tears as I watch people find their way back to themselves and each other.”
Kelly loves to work efficiently and with focus. She wants to help as many couples as she can - so she’s committed to getting them where they need to be as quickly as possible. Kelly’s ideal client is a couple that is confident they want to rebuild something together and have a common goal of connection. She also attracts couples where one partner is a therapist. If you don’t want to waste your time, aren’t in crisis and just want the best relationship you can have - Kelly’s your girl.
Kelly holds a License in Marriage and Family Therapy in the state of TN and is a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (EFCT), a Certified Emotionally Focused Individual Therapist (EFIT) and a Certified EFT Supervisor. Kelly is also an AAMFT (American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists) approved Supervisor.
When not working, Kelly loves spending time with her three children and husband. They enjoy streaming the latest top-notch shows and love to travel.
SESSION AVAILABILITY: Kelly jump starts every couple with a 3-day intensive and then, if appropriate, continues with hourly sessions. If you would like to work with Kelly, consider a 3-day Intensive. For supervision with Kelly, click here.
INTENSIVE AVAILABILITY: Any consecutive three weekdays
INTENSIVE RATE: $4,860
OFFICE LOCATION: Downtown Franklin, TN
EFCT, EFIT & EFFT Certified
EFT Supervisor Candidate
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Cindy Hannah, LMFT
Cindy is a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapist, and she brings a wealth of life experience to her counseling practice. The path that led her into the counseling field began in 2009 with the adoption of a child with attachment challenges. Through that experience, Cindy witnessed the transformational, healing power of emotionally safe, trusting relationships. This realization fuels her passion for helping individuals, couples, and families find healing. Cindy provides a safe place to understand and emotionally connect with self and significant others. She believes it is through this process that the world will be changed one family at a time! Cindy is humbled to witness this transformation with her clients.
It is through the EFT model that Cindy helps clients repair painful relational ruptures and create safety and trust. Cindy is Certified in EFCT (EFT with couples), EFIT (EFT with individuals), EFFT (EFT with families) and is an EFT Supervisor Candidate. She is also a Certified Parent Trainer with the Empowered to Connect – Trust-Based Parenting intervention. Cindy loves working with families, couples, and individuals.
Cindy has been married since 1988 and has lived in Nashville since 1993. She and her husband have three adult children, one teen, and three grandchildren. When not working, Cindy loves being outside, reading, and spending time with family and friends, especially at the beach.
She is available for regular hourly sessions and 3-Day Couples or Family Intensives.
RATE: $175/hr
3-DAY INTENSIVE RATE: $3,660
OFFICE LOCATION: Brentwood, TN (near Old Hickory Blvd. exit)
EFCT Certified
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Kristie Carpenter, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Carpenter is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based therapy with compassion and professionalism. Her clinical expertise focuses on emotional distress within individuals and between couples/partners from a trauma and developmentally-informed Emotionally Focused Therapy perspective. She collaborates with clients to gently guide them to relate to themselves and others in a more balanced way. Dr. Carpenter has a special interest in working with helpers (counselors, counselors-in-training, healthcare providers), leaders, and other busy professionals.
Dr. Carpenter has a PhD in clinical counseling, teaching, and supervision with a special focus on couple and family therapy. She is Certified in EFCT (EFT with couples). She has worked in mental health since 2000 and has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2008. Her clinical experience is diverse, in terms of clients and presenting problems. She has worked with individuals, couples and families in various settings.
Dr. Carpenter believes everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic.
Beyond counseling, Kristie enjoys family, friends, fur babies, cooking, yoga, reading, traveling, and being in nature.
RATE: $200/hr
OFFICE LOCATION: Online Sessions
EFCT & EFIT Certified
EFT Supervisor Candidate
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Anna Lockhart, LPC-MHSP
Clients describe Anna as confident, intuitive, empathetic, and warm. She is skilled at getting to the core of relational patterns while making both partners feel heard. She has experience supporting clients through pregnancy loss, postpartum depression and anxiety, betrayal, life transitions, the unique challenges of the music industry, grief, self-discovery, and more.
Anna is Certified in EFCT (EFT with couples) and EFIT (EFT with individuals). Her clinical focus is 3-day intensives with couples (and their follow-up work). Her clients often leave these extended sessions feeling "unstuck," encouraged, understood, and like someone is on their team to navigate the hard places with them.
Anna received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene and her BA in Psychology from Vanderbilt University. During her graduate studies, she gained in-depth training on clinical issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.
When she is not with clients, Anna is usually at home with her daughter, frequently requesting that Alexa “please play songs by Mickey Mouse.” She and her husband have been married since 2015. They have lived through joy and sorrow together as a team and have leaned on EFT to continue growing toward one another. They share interests in Vandy baseball, real estate, fitness, and their most current topic of conversation: troubleshooting all things toddler!
RATE: $175/hr
3-DAY INTENSIVE RATE: $3,660
OFFICE LOCATION: Nashville, TN (Northwest Nashville Area)
EFCT & EFIT Certified
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Kayla Smith, LMFT
Kayla is Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and her clients describe her as authentic, compassionate, and motivated. As a former gymnast she knows what it's like when you're frustrated and stuck, but determination alone isn't making a difference. She believes in the power of relationships and true belonging. Having experienced the benefits of therapy in her own life, she loves helping others have similar experiences of healing.
Kayla is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in TN. She received her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University. She specializes in working with couples and individuals, and is also Prepare-Enrich Certified for premarital couples.
Kayla is from Nashville and has been married to her husband since 2014. When not in the office, she loves gathering around the dinner table with her husband and two daughters. She will read any book written by Brene Brown, and she has never missed an episode of Survivor.
Kayla is available for regular hourly sessions.
RATE: $175/hr
OFFICE LOCATION: Nashville, TN (Music Row)
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Frank Bunner, LMFT
Frank has been in practice as a Marriage & Family Therapist since 2012. He has experience working with couples, individuals, and families who are dealing with disconnection in relationship, infidelity, conflict, failures in communication, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and/or difficult life transitions. He is devoted to providing a safe space for clients to truly experience themselves and their loved ones in new ways that lead toward healing and connection. He is patient, persistent, and committed to the restorative work of therapy.
Frank is a continual learner and truly enjoys delving into both the science and art of helping others find hope and change. He is currently working toward his EFT Certification.
Outside of his work as a therapist, Frank feels most at home spending time in the outdoors with his family and connecting with close friends.
RATE: $160/hr
3-DAY INTENSIVE RATE: $3,090
OFFICE LOCATION: Online Sessions
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Sandra Habib, LMFT
Growing up with a multicultural and bilingual upbringing, I’ve experienced firsthand how our cultures, personal histories, and the challenges we face influence how we navigate relationships and the world. The way we relate to others is often deeply shaped by where we come from and the wounds we've carried, and it’s this complexity that fuels my passion for working with people on their journey of healing and self-discovery.
My approach is centered on honoring all parts of you, exploring the layers of identity, emotion, and experience that make you who you are. I’m committed to creating a safe and supportive space where couples and individuals can experience real growth, move past stuck places, and find deeper connection and healing.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples facing challenges such as relational distress, disconnection, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, women’s issues, and supporting marginalized communities. I am especially passionate about helping people build secure, trusting relationships—both with others and with themselves.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have advanced Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) training and am in the process of certification. My training in EFT informs much of my therapeutic work. I also bring experience in Systems Theory and Play Therapy, allowing me to approach each client’s unique situation with a comprehensive, multifaceted perspective.
Outside of my professional life, I find joy in traveling, interior design, cooking for my friends and family, and watching a really good based-on-a-true-story movie with my husband.
RATE: $160/hr
OFFICE LOCATION: Nashville, TN (Northwest Nashville Area)
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Alyssa Presson, LMFT
I enjoy working with couples and individuals who are struggling with relationship distress or life transitions (having a first child, moving, becoming empty nesters, etc.). My ideal clients are people who know that true change doesn't always come from tools or homework and who are ready to explore the deeper inner-workings of parts of themselves and their relationships. In my work, I tend to attract dating couples pursuing marriage and individuals who are wanting to process their childhood experiences.
Here's the part where I want to tell you how much I love my job and EFT. I have the privilege of watching my clients get really clear about how they get and stay stuck - all while reconnecting with themselves and the people in their lives. I love this process because it gives space for you and from that comes genuine compassion for both yourself and the people that matter the most to you.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family therapist and have advanced training in EFT. I am in the final stages of pursuing EFT certification.
I am originally from northern Illinois, but came to Tennessee for my undergraduate degree and have been here since! When not in the office, I love attending Nashville SC games with my husband (COYBIG), working on puzzles, and searching for the best chocolate chip cookie Nashville has to offer.
RATE: $160/hr
OFFICE LOCATION: Brentwood, TN (near Old Hickory Blvd. exit)
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Aubrey Ireland, MMFT
Aubrey received her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University. Aubrey truly believes that so many things about who we are and how we interact in the world are formed through our connections and experiences with others. She's passionate about learning and growing alongside couples and individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life as they work toward relational healing. Aubrey has a particular love for helping couples navigate major life transitions together - adjusting to an 'empty nest', grief and loss, illnesses, moves or job transitions, and the complicated web of emotions these transitions often bring. She is gentle, intentional, and above all dedicated to helping clients in their therapeutic journey.
Aubrey is fascinated by attachment science, brain development, and the influence our life experiences have on how we show up day to day. She's a lifelong learner, and she has a feel for the EFT model well beyond her years.
Aubrey is relatively new to the Nashville area, having been born and raised in Lexington, KY. When outside of the therapy room, she loves to read novels, go hiking, bake, and above all, dote on her (very spoiled) cat.
RATE: $160/hr
OFFICE LOCATION: Brentwood, TN (Cool Springs)
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Ciara Caneega, MMFT
I love people. For as long as I can remember, I have cared deeply about the well-being of others. My caring nature and fascination with human behavior, emotion, and relationships led me to pursue a career as a therapist. I believe this is my life’s purpose and I genuinely love what I do.
I am an open and accepting therapist who offers a safe and supportive space for people from all walks of life. My primary therapeutic focus is helping individuals and couples navigate conflict, create secure and loving relationships, and improve their dating and marriage experiences. I am also focused on anxiety management, increasing self-esteem and self-love, strengthening the mind-body connection, and enhancing overall well-being. I love working with artists and entertainment industry professionals, young to middle-aged professionals, adult children of dysfunctional families, the LGBTQ+ community, people with religious trauma, and women who want to feel confident and empowered in their lives. I’ll be your biggest hype woman!
I hold a master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy (M.MFT) from Lipscomb University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Southern California. My extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which includes the Externship and Core Skills, greatly supports my practice. Currently, I am pursuing temporary licensure and work under the supervision of Kelly Bourque, with plans to pursue full certification in EFT.
If you would like to work with me, click here and ask for me when communicating with our Care Coordinator. If you'd like to have a free 15 min consultation first, click here. I can't wait to meet you!
Outside of being a therapist, I enjoy traveling, especially to old cities or stunning natural landscapes. I also appreciate art & design, and love practicing barre, pilates, and yoga. Exploring global cuisine is a huge pleasure of mine, and I cherish connecting with loved ones over a good meal. If you bring up the topic of food or restaurants, be prepared to share details and recipes!
RATE: $150/hr
OFFICE LOCATION: Nashville, TN (Music Row)
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Alex Griner, Student Intern
Alex is a thoughtful, passionate, and warmhearted intern who champions personal and social health and connection. He embraces his multiracial roots and is intentional about being open-minded and accepting of the diversity of all people.
As an intern, under Frank Bunner’s supervision, Alex is confident in fostering a safe, supportive, and sincere therapeutic environment. From a holistic perspective, he admires the innate human needs that the EFT model emphasizes. His calling is to provide professional and receptive care for culturally marginalized individuals, couples and families, and all other community members. In therapy, he aims to process through clients’ dilemmas regarding identity, communication, intimacy, life-transitions, and self-esteem.
Alex is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a background in Psychology and Neuroscience. Presently, he is completing his Master’s degree at Trevecca Nazarene University for Marriage and Family Therapy.
He is fascinated with learning new and unique concepts related to academics or other subjects; it helps him in life and on trivia nights. He also loves to run, rock climb, watch movies, play card games, and spend time with friends and family during his free time.
RATE: Pay What You Can
OFFICE LOCATION: Nashville, TN (Northwest Nashville Area)
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Mandy Hodgson, Student Intern
As a teacher for almost a decade in Metro Public Schools, I know what it means to invest in people. My experience in the education system taught me the importance of effective communication. I love translating those skills to the therapy room. My favorite thing is helping clients foster secure attachments - with themselves and the ones they love the most. Clients describe me as direct, hopeful and compassionate.
I am a Master's level intern in the Marriage & Family Program at Trevecca University and supervised by Cindy Hannah, LMFT. I have openings on weekday evenings for couples, individuals and families.
When not working, I can be found spending time with my husband, Sam, and our 3 boys at scouts, ninja class or just being wild and free outside. I also enjoy walks in the woods with my husband and dinner hangs with my girlfriends.
If you would like to book a session with me - click on the "Get Started" button on the site menu and request Mandy in your communication with the Care Coordinator. I look forward to meeting you!
RATE: $60/hour
OFFICE LOCATION: Downtown Franklin
Care Coordinator
Laura Sessions
Laura is our wonderful Care Coordinator! If you’re interested in counseling with us, Laura will be the first voice you hear. She’s warm, gentle, calm and thorough. She’ll help match you with a therapist and walk you through every single step from the phone call to your first session.
Laura and her family have lived in Franklin, TN since 2015. Originally, she’s from Jackson, Mississippi. She attended college at Baylor University where she met her husband, Richie. They have been married since 2000 and have three children. Laura has personally benefited from therapy and is a true client advocate. She wants to make sure you get what you need!
In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family, travel, walk, hike and read.
