My path to counseling has been shaped by a lifelong interest in people, their stories, and the power of connection.

My curiosity started early. When I was a kid, my mom was in graduate school to become a therapist, and I used to tag along to her classes. I didn’t understand much of what they were discussing, but I was drawn to the idea that people could sit together, explore their lives, and feel a little less alone because of it.

That pull toward understanding others—and what they carry—never really went away.

I’ve always loved school (playing school was basically my favorite hobby), so when it came time to choose a career, combining my interest in psychology with my love of education felt like a natural fit.

I became a School Counselor and spent more than a decade in a role that included a little bit of everything: academic advising, crisis support, teacher consultation, and parent education.

But the moments that stayed with me were always the same—being in a room with a student or family, listening closely, and watching someone begin to see a new possibility for themselves. That was the part of the job where I felt most alive and most like myself.

Eventually, shifting into clinical work outside the school setting felt like the next right step. It allows me to focus on the part of the work I care about most—hearing people’s stories and helping them move toward a life that feels more like their own.

A life that feels good to live in, not just one they’re getting through.

My priority is to offer a space where you can exhale and feel truly understood.

In my practice, I work with kids, teens, and adults, and what we do together can look different depending on age and stage of life.

With kids and teens, this often means helping them manage big feelings, navigate friendships, adjust to family changes, and build practical coping and problem-solving skills.

With adults, our work may involve stress, identity shifts, relationships, life transitions, or a sense of feeling stuck or disconnected from the life you want to be living.

No matter your age, I blend opportunities for reflection with concrete skill-building.

I believe therapy works best when it’s both a place to feel understood and a place to learn tools that make everyday life more manageable.

My hope is that our work supports you not just in session, but in the moments in between—where life is actually happening.

Outside of the therapy room…

When I’m not in session, I’m usually at home with my husband and our three cats. I’ve been a bookworm ever since I discovered the Ramona series in elementary school, and I still love getting lost in a good story.

When I’m not reading or binging a new show, I’m usually dabbling in something creative—sewing, painting, baking, or whatever new project has caught my attention that week.

It’s one way I practice what I encourage in therapy: trying new things, following my curiosity, and finding small moments of joy in the everyday.

Rebecca is under the direct supervision of Crystal Owens, MS, LPC-MHSP, and Middle Tennessee State University’s Professional Counseling faculty, who are licensed to practice in Tennessee.

Life can be messy, sometimes painful, and often beautiful. I believe deeply in the healing power of having someone walk alongside you through the journey of being human, and I’m honored to do that work with my clients. Call us today for your free consultation: (615) 994-1314.

If you’d like to know more about how therapy works at Red Cedar, visit our About Therapy page for a closer look at what you can expect in our sessions.