The Estuary Staff
In addition to various backgrounds and training, every Estuary Therapist and Healing Advocate has completed the intensive training program at The School of Healing Arts. Our staff is trained and committed to facilitating the healing process for our clients through providing mind/body/spirit therapies, information and resources, tools for authentic empowerment, and a space to deepen relationship with self and others.
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Susan Austin-Crumpton
Founder, Executive Director
With over 35 years of experience, Susan’s expertise spans transpersonal psychology, integrative healing and experiential therapy. As a Life Coach and Energy Healer in Nashville, she guides students in creating mind-body-spirit connections. Through her teachings, students explore powerful healing techniques for deep self-discovery…
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Lyndy Stich
EMDR and Brainspotting Certified
Lyndell Stich is a licensed clinical social worker and licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor with over 30 years of experience. Combining the presence of mind, body spirit awareness with his training in Brainspotting and EMDR allows Lyndy the skills to unlock trauma and bring the client into the positive present…
Counseling & Integrative Therapy
Couples Therapy
Play Therapy
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Ashley Boerger
Professional Counselor
Through mindfulness, thought and behavior modification, art, play, and more, Ashley works with clients ages 4 and up to help them create growth.
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Life Coaching
Spiritual Coaching & Health Coaching
Body Work
Energy Healing
Akashic Healing/Reading Sessions
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Dorothy Daniel
Integrative Life Coach, Energy Healer, Akashic Soul Reader
Dorothy Daniel is a certified Energy Healer and Transformational Life Coach, Akashic Soul Reader, and Author. She helps clients step into their innate wholeness, connect with their inner wisdom, and break free from what is holding them back so they can live life…
Dream Therapy
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Cara Dorris
Integrative Dream Therapy / Spiritual Counseling
Cara received her certificates of ordination and pastoral counseling from the Estuary’s School of Healing Arts, and she is trained in both Auric Healing and Kabbalistic Healing. Enriched by over a decade of exploration in dream integration, end-of-life care, grief support, she helps clients connect with the sacred within and with all…
Medication Management
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Diane Allen
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Diane has a background working as a Registered Nurse at Vanderbilt Medical Center and Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. She has also completed additional training in spiritually integrated psychotherapy and enjoys integrating whole person care (body-mind-spirit) into her work…
Administration
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Carrie Krenson
Office Administrator
Carrie began working at The Estuary in 2012. She serves as the assistant for the Executive Director and she is the first point of contact for new clients, working hard to make sure they connect with the best staff member to meet their needs…
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Jodi Alderson
Administration Assistance
Jodi’s journey from nursing to network marketing sparked a passion for holistic health, energy healing, and personal growth. Now at The Estuary, she continues learning and evolving. Jodi lives in Brentwood with her husband and sons…
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Carissa Peck
Social Media/Administrative Assistant
As the Social Media Manager at The Estuary, Carissa is dedicated to sharing our transformative messages with a wider community. Beyond her work at The Estuary, Carissa is an active advocate for self-care, resilience, and connection…
4-Legged Helpers
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Piper
Therapy Bunny
Piper is a Rex Rabbit and was adopted by Estuary therapist, Ashley Boerger, when he was just 6 weeks old.
Now he works with Ashley to help her clients connect back to nature…