Qualified and experienced professionals
One of the factors that contribute to successful mental health treatment is qualified and experienced professionals. That is why we employ the best clinicians in the region to handle our clients. All of our professionals have the necessary qualifications and varying experience in the field. This means that they have handled many clients, and have had or have excellent supervision, and are aware of the treatment options that would lead to higher success rates.
We are a group of Christ-following, practitioners integrating the science of helping with lived out faith. We come from disciplines of mental health, nursing/medicine, education and theology. We love our family, our clients and our community. We long to see individuals, couples and families ReDiscover health, wholeness and restoration. Read more about integration of science and faith on the Science and Faith tab and more about each individual below.
Pepper Pratt, PhD, LPC/MHSP
Couples and Trauma Specialist
Pepper specializes in helping with psychological trauma and couple’s therapy. He has Level II Certification with the Allender Center (Seattle) in Trauma Informed Narrative Therapy, as well as advanced training in EMDR in helping individuals.
His couples training includes being Level III Trained at the Gottman Institute in couple’s therapy. Dr. Pratt has also had training in EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) with a certificate of completion of the Externship at the EFT Center of New Jersey. This specialty helps couples to move out of destructive dances and toward new intimacy that brings safety and secure attachment.
He is a graduate of Union University, (BS), The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (MA), University of Memphis (MS) and Trinity Theological Seminary (PhD). Pepper loves health and fitness and is a Certified Primal Health Coach. For fun, Dr. Pratt enjoys golf and fly fishing
Karen A. Pratt, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Karen is a Vanderbilt trained psychiatric nurse practitioner who has practiced since 2005 in community mental health and private practice. She has traveled the country working in state mental health hospitals in Montana, Minnesota, Kentucky and Georgia. This breadth of experience benefits you.
Karen received a Masters of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University in 2005 and has been in private practice since 2010.
Occasionally, Karen has been known to out-fish her husband fly-fishing for trout out west, in central Arkansas or East Tennessee. She loves her role as a grandmom to two brilliant and energetic grandsons.
Jennie Haywood, MA, LPC/MHSP
Trauma and Forensic Specialist
Jennie graduated with a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida in 2007. She has previously worked in child welfare services and community mental health. She began working in private practice in 2011. Jennie sees individual adults and children ages 5 and up and offers professional therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness skills, EMDR and Trauma Narrative Therapy, as well as sand tray and play therapy.
Jennie was also trained in forensic custody evaluations in 2021 through Palo Alto University’s online Concept Continuing and Professional Studies and offers services regarding custody issues, court appearances, and reunification counseling. Call to inquire more about these services or to make an appointment.
She has a very well-behaved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, named Belle, who often accompanies her to sessions and offers a great amount of cuddles and support to anyone needing it.
Belle
World’s Greatest Therapy Dog and Best Friend to All
Belle is a pooch with a PhD: Professional Healing Dog. She provides on-demand therapy sessions with a wag of the tail and a friendly bark. Her special gift is her eyes. When she looks at you, you become convinced you are her very best friend and that she loves YOU more than anyone else. This vibe is especially strong if you are packing food.
Debbie Bellinghausen, LMSW
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Debbie is a graduate of Union University with a masters in Social Work. Debbie also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Counseling from Trinity Bible College and Seminary in Newburg, Indiana. Debbie is a trauma informed therapist trained in EMDR and a certified in bereavement counselling. Debbie has spent the better part of 25 years leading and counseling women in her church and community through the challenges of life events. She also has worked with parents and adolescents who have become involved with the juvenile court system to navigate a path to healing and recovery.
Debbie is married to her husband of 33 years and has two young adult daughters. Debbie and her husband like to camp and hang out with their family.
Will Chenault, ThM
Couples Therapist and Pastoral Counselor
Will has worked with people for over two decades and has counseled through a range of issues such as marital conflict/marriage restoration, spiritual/relational issues, grief and loss, anxiety, sexual identity and sexual addiction. He specializes in marriage therapy, narrative therapy, sexual addiction, and spiritual direction.
Will has a degree in Counseling Theory from the University of Montevallo and has a master’s degree in theology (ThM) from Dallas Theological Seminary and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He is both Level 1 and Level II trained in the Gottman Institute in couples therapy and has completed his Level 1 certification in Narrative Focused Trauma Care with the Allender Center in Seattle, Washington. Will has a certification in completion of the Externship in Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) which is the gold standard in marriage therapy. He has received specialized training with Christian Counselors and psychologists, Dr. Larry Crabb and Dr. Dan Allender. Additionally, Will has focused training in sexual addiction with the American Association of Sexual Addiction Therapist. (AASAT) Will meets with individuals and couples and conducts weekend intensive for both marriage counseling and sexual addiction. He is married and has 3 daughters.
Scarlett Henley, MA
Masters Level Therapist
Scarlett obtained her master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling and her Bachelor’s degree in Christian Counseling from Liberty University. She is trained in Partner’s Recovery therapy for partner betrayal, (this includes spouses of infidelity, sex and pornography addictions, among other betrayals). Spouses also suffer from this type of trauma and infidelity by the addict.
Scarlett holds a certification in SYMBIS (Saving your marriage before it starts) and is currently a Level I trained therapist in the Gottman Method from the Gottman Institute focusing on marriage and couple’s therapy… She is currently working on Level II of the Gottman Method.
Her passion is to help couples strengthen their relationship by working through difficult issues, rekindle the sparks, and/or to find happiness and closeness in their relationship. She also sees the importance of spouses of addiction and infidelity and it can affect more people than just the addicts themselves.
Scarlett sees the difficulties of those who may suffer from anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, OCD, partner betrayal, low self-esteem, and low confidence. There are times when a person needs someone to help guide and teach them how to work through these areas. Scarlett focuses on therapies including Partner’s Recovery therapy, CBT, Dialectical Behavior and Mindfulness/Meditation therapy, and Anger Management.
Scarlett has been married for 30 years, has two daughters, one granddaughter and one grandson. She enjoys helping those who need guidance or just a person who will listen. If you feel you fall into any of these categories, contact Scarlett.
Kallan Lewis, MA
Masters Level Therapist
Kallan Lewis earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and bachelor of arts from Union University. She is currently under supervision to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. Kallan works with adults, couples, and teens. Kallan is trained in EMDR to help those recovering from trauma. She has also completed Gottman Levels 1 and 2 training to better assist couples looking to repair and strengthen their relationships. One quote Kallan particularly likes about therapy comes from Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb:
“If my training has taught me anything, it’s that we grow in connection with others. I believe that of all my credentials, my most significant is that I’m a card-carrying member of the human race. I know first-hand how hard it is to look at ourselves from another person’s perspective, to see ourselves in ways that we haven’t before—but also how rewarding and liberating this process can be. It turns out that the fear of our feelings is often scarier than the feelings themselves.”
Kallan and her husband Dalton live in Troy, Tennessee with their son, daughter, and two mini Australian Shepherds. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, music, reading, and writing. Kallan is available by telehealth and in-person.
Nathan Clayton, MSW
Masters Level Therapist
Nathan is a graduate from Union University. He earned a Master’s of Science in Social Work at Union. His undergraduate social work studies were completed at The University of Tennessee at Martin.
Nathan worked as a child and youth case manager at a community mental health center for 7 years as a BSW. He has experience working with all ages, providing support and services related to mental/emotional health concerns.
He is interested in helping individuals/families gain skills and knowledge to better manage stressors. Nathan enjoys assisting others in identifying and working towards personal/family goals in life.
Nathan is from Henderson, Tennessee. He and his wife are proud parents of two amazing children. He enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors as much as possible. His hobbies include fishing, golf, and video games
He is open to Face-to-Face and Telehealth sessions with individuals/families ages 5 and older.
April Trimmer
Admin and Marketing Manager
April helps people get plugged in. Although most of our process is automated (scheduling, payments etc.…) April is the amazing human being who helps when the process needs a caring touch. She helps people know who to schedule with, which services may be most helpful, and fields questions about billing and payments. She also handles all the Pratt Clinic social media and does all of the above with cheerfulness and compassion.
Laura Freeman, LMFT
Though Laura is currently practicing in New Orleans, she remains a valuable consultant to our team and has occasional availability for consulting and coaching by telehealth. Laura is the mom to a beautiful daughter, an excellent teacher and conference presenter and is available upon request with specific projects.
Kelli Barnes, EdD Behavior Analyst
Dr. Barnes is a behavior analyst, author, school consultant, and former special educator. In 2003, she was trained in Discrete Trial Training, Picture Exchange System, and served on a preschool assessment team in Orange County, California, working extensively with students on the autism spectrum scale. With over 18 years of experience, Dr. Barnes currently specializes in training staff, working with parents, administering functional behavior assessments, and creating behavior intervention plans for children who demonstrate socially unacceptable behaviors. Dr. Barnes works with all children, but is most-experienced with students who have emotional, behavioral, or cognitive disabilities, anxiety disorders, or autism. Her particular interest is to serve these children and families by combining behavioral interventions with a comprehensive knowledge of best practices for those with complex social and learning needs both in schools and in the home.
She holds a BS in Special Education and a master’s degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Autism from Austin Peay State University. Dr. Barnes received her education specialist degree as well as her doctoral degree from Union University, earning highest honors in her field as a member of Kappa Delta Pi. Dr. Barnes regularly presents on behavioral interventions and is an active researcher.
In her free time, Dr. Barnes can be found reading, running, playing tennis, or spending time with her family.
Christie Polk, LCSW
Christie Polk has worked in the outpatient setting for 16 years, which includes community mental health, school liaison grants, and private practice. She is most passionate about the Lord’s work- for clients to become who He has created them to be while honoring their brain and body needs. She obtained her Bachelor of Social Work from Union University in 2004, and her Master’s in Social Work with the University Of Tennessee, Memphis Campus, in 2008 and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
She understands that pain can be emotional, physical, or spiritual, and sometimes, we need to talk about it, process it, and allow the Lord to heal those deep places of hurt. And when complete healing is not possible, we can learn to reconcile it somehow.
Christie says, “My own journey was to trust the process- to accept wise and Godly counsel around me, to allow others to guide me, and ultimately learn from it in order to help others. My goal is to come alongside others who are in pain- to walk with you in your journey, to guide you, to pray for you, and to assist with treatment disorders as needed.”
Cognitive behavioral (CBT) techniques are a part of her toolkit, as well as trauma-focused CBT, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), motivational interviewing, and brief solution-focused therapy to treat people ages ten and up from a range of concerns like grief, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Christie is married with two active boys and two active labrador dogs. She enjoys watching her sons play sports and being outside in any capacity- camping, hiking, biking, and gardening.