Dr. Nicole Bryant, Ed.D, LCSW

Founder & PTSD Therapist

My mission is to help you live your best life.

Whether you’re a youth, adult, or couple, I want you to achieve what you want, take up space, and fully thrive without wearing any masks.

As a granddaughter of immigrants, I know first-hand what it is like to go through the motions to check a box. I see the struggles endured to create a life where outsiders approve.

After years of witnessing people lose themselves to achieve the American dream, I realized that sacrifice isn’t worth losing who you are – watching people shrink themselves for years to “fit in” literally made them less magical. I saw the depression and anxiety set in.

Life is not a theatre. We cannot act for years and expect to be healthy and thrive. Unfortunately, those methodologies were passed down and ended with me. Now it is my mission to ensure people get what they want, how they want it, and do it authentically.

Here’s how I got on the path to becoming a therapist…

In college, I started digging into areas of my life that I was seeing fully for the first time.

I initially wanted to be an Anesthesiologist – but after working in hospitals, I realized people just wanted to talk. I switched my major to Social Work and began my own therapy journey.

I realized that my own family dynamic was “weird” and often left my feelings displaced. As the youngest, I was forced to be more mature, and my feelings were often pushed down, masks were worn to keep appearances, and accomplishments were expected. I could go on and on because I used a magnifying glass for each nook and cranny of my life.

It was scary and honestly frustrating, so I went to a therapist (who’s now a mentor). With her help, I could identify my negative patterns, discard them, and step into my new identity with perseverance.

Now, I am blessed to be the gift that keeps on giving to my own clients.

Some of my background…

I was born and raised in Yucaipa, California. Yep, I said it: I’m a freakin’ Cali girl!

As an undergraduate, I studied Social Work at Azusa Pacific University and received my Master’s degree in Mental Health Social Work from the University of Denver. Yeah… odd choice, huh? First, sunny California… then the freakin’ snow!

I worked in all sorts of environments to figure out my passion as I jumped into my doctoral program at Grand Canyon University. I completed my Doctorate in Behavioral Health Organizational Leadership in March 2021.

From there, my husband and I packed up and moved to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to live a “slow” life. Are you laughing yet? It isn’t slow, but we sure love it here!

I’ve finally left corporate mental health agencies focusing on grooming tomorrow’s great therapists… and now I have integrated it all into my own private practice! I supervise interns and now groom therapists to serve this community.

When I’m not in session…

I spend my time with my husband and our two toddlers. We hit the jackpot and got a boy and a girl, the true two under two. Our girl just recently joined the family so it’s been a joy seeing her take over slowly.

You’ll often find me on the couch with a book in my hand, probably eating something, and cuddling my two miniature schnauzers- Oliver and Rylee.

I also enjoy hanging out with friends and family and working out (Peloton/Tonal peeps, I see you!).

I’m also a big foodie. Did someone say tacos??