
We are Nashville’s Premier Holistic Mental Health Therapy Center
Experience holistic healing services including (but not limited to) counseling, coaching, spiritual healing, massage, metaphysical studies, self-care, classes, & more that flow together to create a more authentic and enlightened YOU
Our mission in Nashville is to advocate a conscious and balanced life through self-discovery, relationships, education, and Integrated healing and to provide a place for healing to occur.
Voted #1 Therapy Clinic in Nashville 2024 by the readers of the Nashville Scene.
Our Services
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Counseling
The services at The Estuary may use a variety of healing methods to help you expand your awareness and to realize you already know everything you need to know… -
Integrative Therapy
One of the principles of integrative therapy is that healing one level of the mind, body, or spirit can affect healing on the other levels. By exploring all three levels, deep and lasting healing is possible… -
Couples Therapy
During couples therapy, a trained therapist works with both partners, facilitating constructive dialogue The goal of couples therapy is to create a stronger foundation for long-lasting love.. -
Play Therapy
Play Therapy is a unique and effective form of therapy that utilizes the power of play to support children, adolescents, and even adults in navigating emotional, behavioral challenges… -
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a therapeutic approach that harnesses the unique bond between humans and animals to support physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being… -
Life Coaching
Our life coaches use a method of coaching that is a highly tuned process of communication. The relationship is "co-creative" and focused on your goals…goes here -
Spiritual Coaching
Spiritual Coaching is a transformative practice that focuses on supporting individuals in deepening their connection with their spirituality and living a life aligned with their higher purpose… -
Health Coaching
In Health Coaching sessions at The Estuary, you work with your coach to establish a plan that works toward healing from the inside out through changes in food and lifestyle habits... -
Breathwork
Breathwork is a practice that involves intentionally changing your breathing pattern to improve your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being… -
Massage Therapy
Massage therapists knead muscles and other soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for injuries and to promote general wellness… -
Yoga Therapy
Therapeutic yoga is an inherently holistic approach, simultaneously working on the body, mind and spirit, encouraging selfcare… -
Energy Healing
Energy healing is a treatment of the chakra systems and layers of the auric field that may contain blocks to the emotional and physical body…
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Akashic Healing/Reading Sessions
An Akashic Healing is a profound modality that taps into the timeless and limitless Akashic Records. Through this healing modality, you can access insights necessary for your growth.. -
Dream Therapy
Dream Therapy explores the symbolic messages and meanings within a person's dreams. It recognizes that dreams can offer valuable insights into the unconscious mind… -
Groups & Classes
Do you want to discover yourself alongside other seekers in the study of Energy, Chakras, Kabbalah, Enneagram, Spirituality, Personal Development and other Similar Studies? -
Holistic Health Services
This program supports the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the chronically ill and tailored to individual needs … -
Medication Management
Make an appointment with our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner as part of your care at The Estuary to review and to help you manage your medications.
At the Estuary, our staff members are well-trained in holistic care and have expertise in a many areas. Many of them hold classes, workshops, and groups creating a rich schedule of opportunities for you to learn, grow, heal and transform. We hope you will join us!

Your Healing Journey Begins at The Estuary
Active Groups & Classes
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Saturday Morning Expansion
Get ready for your Saturday morning dose of inspiration! On select Saturdays from 10-11am, join us for an exciting one-hour class that will leave you feeling energized, enlightened, and ready to take on the world. -
The New Moon Circle
Each month this circle will gather and tap into the powerful cycles of the moon. When combined with intention, these natural rhythms can support our healing—physically, emotionally and spiritually… -
Gather & Grow
Mental Health Practitioners are invited to gather for a mindful pause to practice self care and support each other through shared learning and togetherness.
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The Intuition Revolution
Join us in this transformative class that will help you develop your intuition and deepen your connection with your sixth sense and the unseen world… -
Tarot 101
Curious about tarot but not sure where to begin? Join us for an immersive, no-fluff intro to the cards. -
Receiving Spiritual Awakening
In this engaging series, using Jason Shulman’s book, “Receiving God”, we will explore the essence of spiritual awakening and what it truly means to receive that sacred energy and how we get in our own way. Learn how to foster your connection to the universe, enhance your inner peace, and embrace your authentic self.
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The Healing Circle
A bi-weekly group energy healing gathering designed to help you reconnect to your body, clear energetic blockages, and step into deeper alignment. Each session includes intention setting, guided energy healing, and a closing collective intention for the greater good. -
Chakra Study
The ancient wisdom of the East teaches us that our bodies contain seven energy centers, known as chakras. These spinning wheels of energy influence our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. By understanding and nurturing these chakras, we can tap into a limitless source of vitality and find true alignment. -
The Holistic Enneagram
As part of the School of the Healing Arts curriculum, in this class you will go on a journey that includes 8 sessions over 4 months, each one building on the next… -
Holistic Life Coach Certification Program
With spiritual coaching as our specialty, our goal is to help you and your clients align the physical body, and emotional body to be in tune with the spiritual body… -
Akashic I
In this class, you will learn to access information and guidance about your soul and its journey from your own Book of Life, leading you to a deeper understanding of your life's experiences…
Led by our amazing Practitioners in Nashville
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Susan Austin-Crumpton
Founder, Executive Director
With over 35 years of experience, Susan’s expertise spans transpersonal psychology, integrative healing and experiential therapy. As a Life Coach and Energy Healer in Nashville, she guides students in creating mind-body-spirit connections. Through her teachings, students explore powerful healing techniques…
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Lyndy Stich
Clinical Consultant
Lyndell Stich is a licensed clinical social worker and licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor with over 30 years of experience. Combining the presence of mind, body spirit awareness with his training in Brainspotting and EMDR allows Lyndy the skills to bring the client into the positive present…
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Diane Allen
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Diane has a background working as a Registered Nurse at Vanderbilt Medical Center and Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. She has also completed additional training in spiritually integrated psychotherapy and enjoys integrating whole person care (body-mind-spirit) into her work…
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Lynn Bartrum
Integrative Life Coach
Life coach and energy practitioner Lynn Bartrum helps clients from many walks of life discover their innate wholeness and beauty, and become the most authentic and joyful versions of themselves possible. Lynn’s clients are often drawn and they enjoy working with her because of the results she helps them achieve…
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Susan Beyler
Integrative Counselor
Susan specializes in family and society-of-origin issues, behavioral addictions, relationship and communication skills. Using an experiential and cognitive approach, along with metaphors and humor, she helps you explore what you learned during your formative years that created your current beliefs…
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Ashley Boerger
Professional Counselor
Ashley is trained in Animal Assisted Psychotherapy, and works to facilitate experiences that connects clients back to nature, including work with her therapy rabbit, Piper.
Her passion is learning about people’s stories, and joining them for part of their journey through life…
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Kim Breese
Intuitive Guide, Energy Practitioner
Kim has unlocked the powerful tool of intuition and loves to guide others in understanding their personal power by helping them to feel more connected to their mind, body and spirit. Through her own healing journey, she uncovered a truth that set her free to be a support to others on their own healing journey…
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Missy Caldwell
Integrative Therapist
Missy is a registered yoga teacher, with over 500 hours of training, and an additional 300 hour certification in yoga therapy. Missy has worked in mental health for nearly 20 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is experienced in working with individuals, couples and youth in various areas…
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Samantha Cutler
Holistic Relationship & Communication Coach
Samantha’s coaching approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and tailored to each client's specific needs. She creates a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, fears, and experiences openly, fostering growth and self-awareness…
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Dorothy Daniel
Integrative Life Coach, Energy Healer, Akashic Soul Reader
Dorothy Daniel is a certified Energy Healer and Transformational Life Coach, Akashic Soul Reader, and Author. She helps clients step into their innate wholeness, connect with their inner wisdom, and break free from what is holding them back so they can live life…
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Cara Dorris
Integrative Dream Therapy / Spiritual Counseling
Cara received her certificates of ordination and pastoral counseling from the Estuary’s School of Healing Arts, and she is trained in both Auric Healing and Kabbalistic Healing. Enriched by over a decade of exploration in dream integration, end-of-life care, grief support, she helps clients connect with the sacred within and with all…
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Maureen Doyle
Holistic Life Coach
Maureen Doyle, life coach and teacher, helps her clients move from unconsciously living into a life filled with more awareness of self, others, and purpose. Her passion is learning about people’s stories, and joining them for part of their journey through life. Maureen is a high touch coach that will keep you moving forward…
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Lynee Durham
Integrative Therapist
Lynee is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Counseling. As a holistic counselor, she helps adults embrace wholeness, guiding them beyond self-judgment and imposed values. Her approach fosters self-acceptance, empowering clients to align with their true beliefs and step into their authentic lives…
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Danielle Gilbert
Spiritual & Holistic Health Coach, Holistic Health Coordinator
Danielle is a Holistic Health and Life Coach who leads her clients along a path of awareness, better health, and self-care. She holds multiple certifications from both The Institute for Integrative Nutrition and The Estuary's School of Healing Arts…
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Ken Hoskins
Professional Counselor
Ken uses integrative approach, which begins by figuring out what is fundamentally important to you, what underlying values you hold sacred, and what needs to happen to fulfill those life values. Together, he will work with you to begin to build a path forward through mindfulness and committed action.
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Stephanie J. Shockley
Integrative Therapist
Stephanie is an integrative counselor with decades of experience in the addiction and recovery community. She offers a holistic approach blending energy healing and talk therapy. She believes in providing a sacred space for her clients as they journey together towards healing…
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Sarah Silvi
Holistic Coach, Breathwork Practitioner
Sarah is a Holistic Coach and Breathwork Practitioner. She lovingly refers to herself as a ‘recovering cynic turned mystic.’ Sarah takes an integrative approach to healing where many different modalities are used in harmony to support the mind, body and spirit. She finds deep purpose helping others on their own journies…
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Lisa Tozer
Integrative Therapist
Lisa creates a safe, compassionate space for clients to navigate crises and cultivate self-awareness. Using an integrative approach—including EMDR, mindfulness, and experiential therapy, she guides individuals toward growth. Lisa believe mental healthcare should be accessible to people of all income levels…
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Mary Vaughan
Massage Therapy & Energy Healing
Mary studied Swedish and Advanced Swedish massage, Acupressure, Craniosacral Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Myofascial Release Techniques. She is also a Reiki Practitioner and have studied Energy Healing Techniques at The Estuary School of Healing Arts…
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Bob Windrow
Integrative Therapist
Bob Windrow has been with The Estuary since 2013. His focus on mind, body, spirit connection stems from his history with The Estuary and was reinforced through his Masters program for counseling through Transpersonal Psychology.
Bob believes true healing can occur through authentic communication, connection, and compassion…
Did you know?
The Estuary is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We are thankful for each donation!
Help us reach our fundraising goal during this year’s Estuary Giveback in May 2025 and give the gift of healing to so many in our community!
Testimonials
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“When I say that the counseling I have received and classes I have taken at The Estuary have been life altering in the most positive way, I am not exaggerating! The staff, the environment, and the overall philosophy are a blessing to my life. Highly recommend their services!”
M.B.
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“I began my journey at The Estuary in 2003. Over the years I have taken numerous classes, workshops and even done my therapeutic work here. My life is not only changed but enriched!”
J.E.
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I have attended classes and therapy at the Estuary over the last decade, and I could not be more grateful for the tremendous positive impact it has had on my life.
C.B.
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"The Estuary is the place I can feel what I believe in."
D.L.
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“When I started this process I thought I wanted to be cured. I realized what I really wanted was to feel whole. I found healing in this community.”
C.F.
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“It is so easy to see and feel why The Estuary has become your home away from home.”
A.S.