NCCC is thrilled to announce the launch of Mamaya Health. Mamaya Health, a subsidiary of NCCC, creates access to life-giving maternal mental health services in Tennessee.

Now accepting commercial health insurance, EAP's, and Tennessee United HealthCare Community Plan so you have access to the critical care you need, when you need it, in order to fully heal.

Read here to learn more.

Measurement-based care is an approach to mental health treatment involving the regular measurement of a client’s symptoms and progress to inform treatment decisions. At NCCC, we utilize Blueprint, an online platform that “administers clinical assessments to help measure how you’re progressing towards your stated treatment goals.”

Read more to learn if you should be using measurement-based care in therapy.

Many people are turning to this form online therapy as an alternative to traditional, in-person therapy, and for good reason. Online therapy offers a wide range of benefits, including greater accessibility, increased privacy, and more flexible scheduling. Explore five benefits of online therapy and consider how it can help your mental health.

Catherine Lucas, LMSW obtained her BSW from Belmont University and her MSSW from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She has experience working in court advocacy with those impacted by domestic and intimate partner violence and sexual assault. Catherine also has experience working in the psychiatric hospital setting (inpatient and intensive outpatient) with a wide range of issues and severity of illnesses. Catherine enjoys helping others work to live more authentically while being able to enjoy life amid everyday challenges.

Sarah graduated with her Masters in Social Work from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and her Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Sarah's approach to therapy is supportive and empowering, and she believes in practicing curiosity instead of judgment. Sarah seeks to help clients in developing a greater sense of compassion towards themselves, building distress tolerance skills, and gaining more awareness of their needs.

Cammie Douglass aims to provide a safe therapeutic environment in order to allow you to truly heal. She works through a person-in-environment approach, recognizing that our surroundings, relationships, identities, etc. play a large role in shaping who we are and how we heal. Cammie's goal is to build relationships while acknowledging that the client is the expert of their own story.

LaToya Johnson is a licensed master social worker in Middle Tennessee. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Memphis and the University of Tennessee, respectively. With over 10 years of experience in the field of mental health, she enjoys working with women, specifically mothers, who need help managing symptoms of trauma, depression, and anxiety. LaToya believes we all possess the ability to heal and considers it an honor to guide you in your journey to healing through the use of Mindfulness, CBT, and EMDR.

Andi Wyatt has been on the NCCC team this last year as our New Client Administrative Assistant. In her role, Andi walks those reaching out about therapy through each step of becoming a new client. This includes matching them with a therapist who best fits their current needs, scheduling their first appointment, and assisting them with paperwork. Andi also assists our front desk during the week by offering a warm welcome to therapists and clients. In addition to being a new mom, Andi is also in grad school working toward becoming a therapist herself.

Rachel Mercedes Beihl, LPC-MHSP (temp), received her M.A. in Mental Health and Wellness Counseling from New York University, and her B.S. in Sociology from Belmont University. Her work is grounded by the belief that humans are complex beings that deserve to find a healing practice that honors their entire selves, both seen and unseen. Rachel actively works to ensure therapy is a space where clients develop a sense of comfort while walking through their healing journey.