outside the box counseling
Being human is confusing and challenging. You are wholly unique; the intersection of your precise biology, irrreplicable life experience and nuanced socialization and culture. Your individuality is the compass we will work from.
Whether you'd like to explore the present or excavate the past, therapy can help. Maybe you feel like something is missing and you aren't sure what, I can help you access your own wisdom to guide us. Maybe you are generally content in life, but suspect a richer and fuller life is possible, I can be your ally and collaborator.
Because each person is unique, your counseling experience should be too.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
—Carl rogers
Much of what stands in the way of growth is our own self-judgment. We are all imperfect and our greatest hope for growth, contentment and fulfilling connection to others, comes through recognizing this truth and accepting the natural ebb and flow of emotion and circumstance. My job as your counselor is to help you learn how your old habits and coping strategies no longer serve you, figure out your goals, and assist you in finding your inner wisdom. I am guided by various counseling modalities such as humanism, existentialism and mindfulness based approaches, but what is most important is what makes sense, and works for you.
Our Mission
Kent County is one of the most severely underserved communities in Tennessee. To combat this adversity, Project Sprout seeks to nourish our neighbors at the most fundamental level with healthy food options and a strong support network. All members get a portion of each harvest and surpluses are donated to low-income families whose work schedules prevent them from volunteering.
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With ten gardens and counting, Project Sprout has seen a significant improvement in mental and physical health for all participating community members. Other than lowering obesity, blood pressure, and depression rates, the crime rate has also fallen. Our children are doing better in school, reporting higher grades and aspirations, and better job prospects.
Get Involved
If you live near one of our gardens, get involved to receive portions of each harvest. We accept volunteers regardless of skill level. There is a rotation in roles, but we’ll teach you all the skills you need to know. Teenagers 14 years and older can earn community service credits for school in addition to getting produce for their families. Donations are also vital to our growth, as we use them for seed, fertilizer, tools, and outreach.