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.

  • 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…

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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

  • 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…