Therapists and Clinical Staff:

Vice President of Clinical Services

Rachel Cook Freeman, LCSW, 259-9055 x 338 has been with SAC since 2001. She worked as a therapist with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group therapy settings at SAC for 5 years, before assuming the position of Vice President of Clinical Services. Rachel received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi and her Masters of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee. Rachel is certified in Level I EMDR and has special training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, play therapy, and art therapy. Rachel is secretary of the Davidson County Community Advisory Board through the Department of Children’s Services, member of the Adolescent Sex Offender Task Force, member of the Children with Sexual Behavior Problems Committee through the Governor’s Office of Children’s Care Coordination, and a member of Montgomery County’s CPIT (Child Protective Investigative Team) management team. Rachel was the 2006 recipient of the award from Project Safe and the Vanderbilt’s Women’s Center honoring outstanding advocates in their efforts to decrease violence against women. She has also worked as an adjunct professor and field consultant at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work. Her primary responsibilities at the Sexual Assault Center are to direct and supervise all of the Clinical Services provided to clients.

 

Clinical Supervisor and Therapist

Lori Myers, LCSW, and Registered Play Therapist, 259-9055 x 315 has been with SAC since 2007. She has worked with a multitude of presenting problems, including sexual assault, aggression, grief, life transitions and school issues. Lori received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and her Masters of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee.  Lori possesses specialized training in working with children, adolescents and families, with trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, sand therapy, art therapy, play therapy and narrative therapy. Lori currently sees children and adolescents as a clinical therapist and is the intern coordinator at the Sexual Assault Center.

 

Clinical Therapists

Char Creson, 259-9055 x 326 has an EdD in Human Development Counseling, and Masters in Education in Health Promotions and Exercise Science. Dr. Creson's previous experience has been with women and addictions, and also with the corporate sector as a health promotion counselor. She is certified in EMDR, and while she works with all client groups; her primary focus is with adult rape victims and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Shelly DeMarsilis, LCSW, 259-9055 x 317 has a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, College of Social Work. She is trained in Level I EMDR and has specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT. Shelly has been with SAC since 2005 and has worked in the mental health field for over 24 years, specializing in working with clients of all ages who have experienced sexual assault, co-occurring disorders, addictions, eating disorders, and PTSD.

Eric S. Fogle, LPC, 259-9055 x 313 is a Senior Therapist in SAC’s Nashville’s office. Completing his Master’s in Counseling from Tennessee State University in 1990, he is in his 16th year as a clinical therapist working with sexually traumatized victims, specializing in treatment of children. Eric utilizes his Level I EMDR certification, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training, and play therapy with his clients.

Lisa Lyons, LCSW, 259-9055 x 345 specializes in working with adult men and women abused as children. She also works with those who have been raped, are non-offending parents, as well as with adolescents. She has a certification in the “mind body” connection and incorporates body healing with the healing of emotions and spirit. Lisa is certified in EMDR Level II and Hypnotherapy.

Libby Mather, LCSW 259-9055 x 336 has been working for the Sexual Assault Center since August 2008.  Libby received her B.A. from Vanderbilt University in 1998.  She received an M.S.W. from Boston University in 2000, where she specialized in clinical work with children and adolescents.  Prior to her work at the Sexual Assault Center, Libby worked extensively with children in treatment foster care, as well as with their foster families.  Libby has received specialized training in trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, treating children with sexual behavior problems, and EMDR (Level 2).   She has also received trauma-specific training, as presented by the Jean Baker Miller Training Institute and The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children.

Randi Taylor, Ph.D., 259-9055 x 316 has been with SAC since 2007. She is a licensed psychologist who completed her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. While attending graduate school in Pittsburgh, Randi completed the volunteer training program at Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR), and continued to work and learn there as a volunteer, practicum student, and ultimately a contract therapist for children and adults throughout the subsequent decade. During this time, she also developed a specialty in mood disorders while working in the Mood Disorders Treatment and Research Program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Randi has received specialized training in several treatment models, including interpersonal psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. Randi has also completed training Levels I and II in EMDR.

LaVie Bass Turner, LMSW, 259-9055 x 337 is the clinical therapist for the Sexual Assault Center in Montgomery, Houston and Stewart Counties. LaVie is currently under licensure with supervision. She earned a Masters of Social Work degree from Salisbury University.  She has worked in the mental health field since 2003 and specializes in crisis intervention and family therapy and works with clients of all ages. LaVie has received specialized training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.

Rebekah Zahurones, LCSW, 259-9055 x 323 received her BSW undergraduate degree from MTSU and her MSSW degree from University of Tennessee. She specializes in the treatment of child, adolescent, and adult survivors of rape, sexual assault, abuse and trauma, and has received specialized training in EMDR (level 2), play therapy, dissociation, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Tavianna Renier, LMSW, (931) 647-3632 graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2003 with a BA in Psychology. After graduation, she worked in community mental health, specializing in working with children, adolescents and their families from 2004-2009. She completed her clinical internship with the SAC in 2009 in pursuit of a Masters in Social Work. She graduated in May 2009 from the University of Tennessee with an MSW and recently received her LMSW. She is working toward LCSW. She has training in trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy. Shework with clients of all ages.

Rachel McRoberts, LPC, NCC, (615) 259-9055 ext 337 has worked most extensively with children and non-offending parents who have experienced sexual abuse and attachment disruption, with related disorders such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. She has specialized training in evidence based Play Therapy, Level 2 EMDR, hypnosis, Rapid Trauma Resolution, as well as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).Her expertise has assisted in the implementation of art and play therapy programs in several foster care and mental health agencies.  

Victim’s Advocate, 259-9055 x 310 or email amoseley@sacenter.org
Amy Moseley received a BA in Counseling with a minor in Education from Southern Methodist College in 2001. She has been with SAC since 2008. She is currently pursuing a MA in Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University. Amy was a foster parent and volunteer with families for 4 years. As the Victim Advocate, Amy works with victims of sexual assault to protect their rights, assist them in legal proceedings and help them to access programs and services to meet their needs. She also provides trainings about Sexual Assault, Elder Abuse, Legal Issues and Remedies, and Ethical Practices to various groups of professionals and students including school social workers, new police recruits, counseling and psychology graduate students, social workers, mental health professionals and volunteers.

Clinical Projects Manager, 259-9055 x 342 or email amarkham@sacenter.org
Amanda Markham received her bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Austin Peay State University. Amanda manages the crisis line and crisis line volunteers, helps with clinical reporting for grants, and manages numerous clinical projects. Amanda worked as an Education Manager at SAC for 4 years prior to joining the Clinical Team as Clinical Projects Manager.

Clinical Program Assistant, 259-9055 x 330 or email kjanecek@sacenter.org
Kim Janecek received her bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Middle Tennessee State University. Kim works part time in the Nashville office maintaining all client files and supporting the entire clinical staff.

Intake Specialist, 259-9055 x 335 or email ejohnson@sacenter.org
Emily Johnson, LMSW, received her bachelor’s degree in English and Sociology from Belmont University in 2006 and earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Tennessee in May 2009. Emily, an LMSW, completed a clinical internship working with veterans at the V.A. Hospital in Nashville and has post graduate experience in inpatient psychiatric care. Emily’s primary role at SAC is assisting clients during the intake process, and she is available to answer questions relating to the services offered by SAC.