EVER HAD THIS THOUGHT?

THERE’S GOTTA BE MORE TO LIFE THAN JUST

SURVIVING.

You’re not alone.

Imagine a life where you don't just get by, but HEAL, GROW, and THRIVE.

Within the pages of this site, you'll find tools, techniques, and insights that empower you to do exactly that.

👋🏼

Hi! I’m Russell.

I’m a licensed mental health professional

passionate about making the life-changing benefits of therapy

more accessible to everyone.

MY GOAL?

to guide you toward a life that’s fulfilling and deeply meaningful.

I believe every individual carries innate value and the capacity to build a life filled with purpose, joy, and meaningful connection.

You deserve to live life to its fullest—not one confined by fear, shame, or a sense of being stuck, but a life brimming with clarity, courage, and the freedom to grow into your fullest potential.

My Journey.

Don’t let me fool ya, I’m just like you—some everyday person who doesn’t quite have life totally figured out. With that in mind, I certainly don’t want to come across or present to you like I have all the answers, because I don’t 😅!

But I do feel compelled to share what little I’ve been able to pick up along the way. I know everyone’s situation is different and unique, and what works for some may not work for all, but I figure if I’ve found something to be profoundly helpful, maybe you will, too!

So, in the spirit of transparency, I’ve stuffed this page full with my background, training, and experiences that I feel have shaped, informed, and continue to inform how I approach my work with clients and my own life.

I know it’s a lot (I’ve placed the highlights here —>), but it’s here for anyone that happens to be interested in how I got from where I was to where I’m at (improper grammar and all 😁🤙🏼).

  • Faith Background

    • Christianity ✝️

    • Church of Christ

      (more on this later)

  • The University of Alabama 🐘

    • Major: Music / Education

    • Minor: General Business

    • Bonus: Criminal Justice

  • U.S. Army Airborne Infantryman (11B)

    • 101st - Fort Campbell, KY

    • 173rd - Vicenza, IT

    Schools & Training

    • Basic Training (OSUT)

    • Airborne School

    • Special Operations Preparation Course (SOPC)

    • Special Forces Assessment and Selection Program (SFAS)

    • Basic Leader Course (BLC)

    • Air Assault School

  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist ☕️

    • TN

    • AR

    Experience

    • Daystar Counseling Ministries

    • The Briggs Institute, Inc.

    • Nashville Therapy Group

    Training

    • EMDR Trained

  • CrossFit Level 1 Coach 🏋🏼‍♂️

    • South Nashville CrossFit

    • Silver Dragon CrossFit

    • Real Change CrossFit

  • Master of Business Administration

    • Lipscomb University

  • Military & Family Life Counselor

    • Little Rock Air Force Base

  • Random

    • Which Wich 🥪 (sandwich shop)

    • Adventureworks (zipline park)

    • Neurofeedback 🧠 (who even knows)

TL;DR

CREDENTIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Current:

  • LMFT: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (TN & AR)

  • EMDR Trained

  • MFLC: Military & Family Life Counselor (LRAFB)

  • MBA: Master of Business Administration

  • Amateur / Hobbiest Photographer

Past:

  • CrossFit Level 1 Coach

  • Airborne Infantryman