Catholic Charities Philosophy
We offer a holistic model of care, which includes mental health care, and we have been a trusted source of compassion and emotional support for decades. All our therapists are trauma-informed trained and are skilled in other clinical modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Spiritual Integration, just to name a few. Our therapists work across the lifespan providing services to children, adolescents, families, individuals, and couples. We follow the standards and ethical guidelines of the National Association of Social Workers and our staff is licensed by the state of Tennessee. Services are available at most of our locations, as well as St. Stephen Catholic Community in Old Hickory and St. Philip in Franklin. Some locations offer Spanish-speaking therapists.
Meet our Clinical Team
- Fabi Lague, Clinical Therapist, Psy, MA in Psychotherapy and Chemical dependence, MA in Group Processes and Dynamics
- Julie Bolles, Clinical Therapist, LMSW
- Jo Ann Waikel, Clinical Therapist, LPC-MHSP
- Melinda Snader, Clinical Therapist, LMSW
- Tandy Jackson, Clinical Therapist, LPC-MHSP
- Christina Douglas, Clinical Therapist Intern
43%
The percentage of adults who get treatment for a mental illness in a given year. That means nearly 60% who need treatment are not getting or seeking it. We have to change these stats by increasing access to services and eliminating any stigma about seeking help.
https://www.nami.org/mhstats
Free, short-term, trauma-focused counseling for children ages 4 to 18 in Davidson County who have experienced crimes.
Individual and Family Counseling helps clients through difficult situations with professional support, personalized plans, and solutions to make a better life.
Living At Home is a support program helping older adults living alone at home avoid isolation and get access to services they need to remain healthy and independent.
Seven week virtual class teaching the Nurturing Parenting curriculum for parents/parental guardians in Montgomery, Davidson, Sumner, Wilson, Rutherford, Coffee, Maury and Putnam counties.
Catholic Charities provides adoptions, crisis pregnancy counseling, and home study services. When assisting birthparents with placement, our goal is to identify the right family for the child, not a child for a family.
Catholic Charities provides counseling services to students at a number of area Catholic schools.
We are grateful for your support in helping our neighbors.
From Judy K. Orr, Executive Director: As our new fiscal year began last month, we simultaneously embraced a bold, new vision for our work: “By 2029, Catholic Charities will be the leader in Middle Tennessee in assisting people in need to achieve persistent self-reliance.” This vision is at the heart of our new five-year strategic plan, […]
From Judy K. Orr, Executive Director: Our long tradition of assisting expectant and new mothers has received a boost, as we were selected to implement a new program initiated by the State of Tennessee. We will be working hard to address challenges and support moms through a whole-person approach to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. […]
We are excited to have this wonderful magazine to share with donors, visitors, and other constituents. The various stories and focus on less visible programs very much helps us tell the story of our work. Everyone on the diocese’s mailing list should have gotten a copy in the mail. Check it out here