Julie Honeycutt, MMFT, LPC-MHSP, is a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a designated Mental Health Service Provider. She received her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. Her post-graduate studies have been through the American Association for Pastoral Counselors, as well as over five years with the Center for Self Leadership specializing as a certified Level 3 Internal Family Systems therapist. Julie lives in Nashville and enjoys playing outdoors, hiking, biking, and reading.
Julie specializes in the integration of Christian spirituality and theology with the IFS model of psychotherapy. This model applies systems theory to the individual’s thought life helping clients be more intentional with their inner dialogue resulting in the desired changes.
Specialties
- Wellness and Health
- Spiritual Development
- How to Meditate
- Depression & Anger
In addition to her psychotherapy training, Julie offers her clients expertise in physical health with seven years experience as a fitness director/personal trainer and five years experience as a collegiate athlete. She views her clients through a holistic lens of spirit, mind, and body, believing that emotions are also somatic (physical) in nature. Specific experiential techniques, such as guided meditations, are used to release dominant emotions.
Clients will find that the IFS model specifically helps with connecting what they "know" about God and living that knowledge out. Many people describe this experience as a 'head-heart disconnect.' She offers her clients a unique experience of self-discovery by helping them unburden fears that keep them stuck in unhealthy thinking patterns and decision making. Through this process, clients experience long-lasting healing as they learn how to live in the freedom of authenticity. Learn more about the IFS model by clicking on our Resources link.
Speaking Engagements
Julie has presented at national conferences and to general audiences speaking on the topics of "Integrating Christian Spirituality/Theology and the Internal Family Systems Model," "Balancing Spirit, Mind, and Body," and many more. To learn about her current speaking engagements go to our Upcoming Workshops link.
Professional Memberships
B. Eldon Honeycutt, DMin, LCSW, BCD, is a licensed and board-certified mental health professional with over seven years of experience with individual, couple's, group, and family therapy. He has a master's degree (M.S.S.W.) in clinical practice from the University of Tennessee, and a doctorate in the integration of ministry and marital/family therapy from Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University.Eldon's post-graduate studies include four years with the Center for Self Leadership, specializing as a Level 3 Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist. He is also a Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS) through the American Academy of Healthcare Providers, with his primary methods of counseling being family systems, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
Specialties
- Spiritual Direction
- Relationship Counseling
- Anger Management
- Depression
- Addictions
- Anxiety
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Healthcare Providers in the Addictive Disorders
American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS)
Mari Ross-Alexander, M.A., LPC-MHSP, is a licensed professional counselor treating individuals (age 13 and up), couples and families. Originally from Las Vegas, NV, Mari completed her undergraduate work at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ in 1997 and earned her Masters of Arts in Counseling from Argosy University in 2007. Currently she is pursuing her Ph.D. in Clinical Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN. Mari currently resides in Hendersonville, TN with her husband and three children.Specialties
While Mari provides treatment in many common areas including anxiety, depression, and grief, she has advanced training and/or experience in the treatment of the following:
- Bipolar and Borderline Personality Disorders
- Minority Mental Health
- Women's Issues
- Pre-Marital Counseling
"My practical view of the function of psychotherapy is as a journey of self-exploration by the client, meant to increase his/her level of self-understanding and self-awareness. I as the therapist act as the guide or facilitator of this journey. It is not my practice to act as the self-appointed expert on the client's life who effortlessly dispenses advice to the client on what he/she should be thinking, feeling, and doing. I do not readily provide answsers/solutions to client questions/problems regarding themselves and their lives. From my experience, clients are much more inclined to own and operate an answer/solution if it is of their own creation. On some level of consciousness based on his/her experience in life, I believe the client is in possession of the answers to his/hers questions. It is my desire to make those answers explicit. My goal to help clients identify, develop, and mobilize their own resources to successfully solve problems and meet challenges."
Professional Memberships
American Counselors Association
American Association of Christian Counselors
Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association
Rachel N. Smith, M.A., received her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta, GA, with a specialization in Christian Sex Therapy from the Institute for Sexual Wholeness. She is currently pursuing certification and licensure as a professional counselor in Tennessee under the direction and supervision of Julie Honeycutt. Rachel recently moved to Nashville with her husband, and enjoys reading, live music, cooking, and traveling.
During her internship, Rachel worked with a wide variety of clinical issues. Through her experience at an inpatient facility, Peachford Hospital, she was able to gain insight into working with bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, and substance abuse issues. At the Hope Counseling Center, she was able to treat individuals and couples dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, sexual addiction, spiritual concerns, self-harm behaviors, and phase of life issues.
Specialties
Rachel enjoys counseling clients who have a variety of concerns, but she has particular expertise in working with:
- Sexual identity, sexual addiction, and other sexual concerns
- Boundary issues
- Life stage changes
- Spiritual Development
Rachel takes a relational and holistic approach in therapy, learning to understand each individual in terms of their family of origin, life stages, current circumstances, and relationships, as all of these are important parts of the therapeutic process. She understands the importance of acknowledging the relationship between the mind, body, and spirit, and will often encourage clients to integrate therapy with parallel support from other professionals. Her desire is that clients will have a safe place to pursue change, wholeness, and growth in their lives.