Hi, I’m Sandra.

My hope is that Claiming Ground Counseling will be a soft landing for you to meet yourself. BEING > DOING is a guiding phrase for my life and my practice. Let’s work together to slow down and learn to be present and connected.

What is therapy like with me?

Creative + Fun: Creativity fosters growth and vulnerability. I believe that everyone is creative and I like to use art, imagery, metaphor, nature and embodiment to help you connect more with yourself and others. 

Affirming: This practice is affirming of the LGBTQ community and hopes it can serve as a safe safe for folks to be themselves.

Authentic + Intentional: I believe in genuine connection and transparency. I show up as myself (quirky and casual) and I want my clients to show up as themselves too! Each session is an opportunity for you to engage honestly with yourself.

  • My Story

    I’m a Nashville native, but also spent many summers in Upstate NY. Both places are considered home. My undergraduate work was in Child Life, helping children and families cope with hospitalization. I’ve also worked in Metro Schools as an aftercare coordinator and administrator at a local acupuncture clinic. All of these life experiences, pointed toward my passions of inner healing and holistic care, which led me to become a counselor. My life also includes being a new mom, crafting with my husband, spending time in nature, listening to history podcasts.

  • My Credentials

    I completed my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy degree at Trevecca Nazarene University. My masters internship was at the Trevecca Counseling Center where I counseled undergraduate students and others dealing with stress, life transitions, and personal identity work. I am trained in Brainspotting Phase I and II and have completed a course as a Natural Mindfulness Guide. I conceptualize my clients and myself utilizing an Internal Family Systems framework. As I work towards TN licensure, I am under the direct supervision of Musenge Luchembe Hayslett, LMFT, LPC-MHSP.

Common Questions + Pricing

 

  • Free 15 minute phone consultation

    $130/per 50 minute session

    Some reduced fee slots available upon request

    Late cancelations/no shows are charged full session rate

  • Tuesdays-Thursdays

    Some weekends: ecotherapy

    Both telehealth and in-person offered, please contact me for more details!

  • Claiming Ground Counseling follows CDC guidance and takes COVID19 very seriously. Policies may include in-person masked sessions and teletherapy offerings. Policies are subject to change; contact me for current guidelines.

  • The purpose of the free 15 minute consultation phone call is to see if Claiming Ground Counseling is a good fit. During the consultation, we will discuss your needs and expectations for therapy as well as any questions you may have.

  • Claiming Ground Counseling does not accept insurance; however, a superbill can be provided to submit to insurance for reimbursement if needed.

  • You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.

    Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.

    Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.

    You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services.

    You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good FAith Estimate before you schedule a service.

    If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

    Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

    For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit

    www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 368-1019