Meet Rayne
My Story
I am an introverted, creative, deep thinking, open minded, sensitive human. I like to spend my time relaxed in solitude or with my family. I'm most at ease outdoors, I crave creating and art making, I'm always learning, and I need to move- preferably through yoga. I am married, have a full-of-life son, and a beloved cat and dog.
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I've been a social worker since 2010, working in a variety of settings. "Therapist" became my path in 2014 when I returned to grad school. It's the perfect setting to pair by deep compassion, curiosity, and openness with pattern recognition, analyzing, and constant learning.
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I've had the lucky benefit of learning more about myself through this work and through my clients. I did not know there was a trait called the Highly Sensitive Person and I didn't realize that was me until into my adulthood. I certainly didn't realize I would also later be diagnosed as Autistic and ADHD (AuDHD). What I thought were problems or flaws, turned out to be my nature and the way my brain is wired. I've had to learn (and still am) how to accept these differences and adjust my life to work with them, not against them. I want to help you do the same.
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I truly love connecting with people on a deep level, helping them to see they are worthy and that there is nothing "wrong" with them.
My approach is casual and gentle, using directness to guide and point out helpful insights. I primarily use IFS therapy to help my clients increase the connection, understanding, and healing within. My goal is to help them feel more at peace, live more authentically, and heal any pain and wounds they are holding. I do not rush this process and am adamant about helping them stay regulated and in charge throughout the process. I am considered a "talk therapist," but we work on deepening connection to the body, mind, and soul with hands-on exercises.
I am neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ affirming. This is a welcoming, non-judging, and accepting place.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)- Level 1 Trained
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
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Mindfulness
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Self-Compassion
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Polyvagal Theory
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker, #7573
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Education:
Master of Social Work (MTSU) - 2014
Bachelor of Social Work (MTSU) - 2010
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Work Experience:
Over a decade of experience as a social worker and therapist before entering private practice. I worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, the justice system, addiction treatment, and domestic and sexual violence.
