MEET OUR TEAM

Scherri Culp is a licensed Psychotherapist and Executive Clinical Director with over 15 years of experience working in Behavioral Health, both inpatient and outpatient settings. She holds a Doctorate in Behavioral Health and is highly regarded amongst her peers in matters related to executive leadership, marriage and family work, clinical supervision, a wide spectrum of mental health disorders, substance use and co-occurring disorders,  professional development and neurological aspects of complex trauma. She is trained in IFS with an in-depth understanding of family systems. Dr. Culp is also certified in EMDR and an Aricular Detox Specialist. She believes in the integrative and holistic approach to healing and recovery.  Her philosophy towards treatment is that every client is unique; as such, treatment modalities are Individualized to meet the precise needs of each person she serves. 

Dr. Smith, medical director , a diplomat of Psychiatry and Neurology and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry . He specializes in a variety of mental health issues and substance use disorders. Dr. Smith provides collaborative supervision for all medication prescribed to our patients  and has admit privileges at several partnering hospitals. Dr. Smith prescribes MAT and is a huge advocate for Spravato treatment for those with treatment resistant depression.  

As an associate licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Tennessee, Shaoni has dedicated most of her career to working with youth and their families through expressive art-based therapy programs. She believes in a collaborative, strengths-based approach to her work, encouraging and supporting her clients to take control of their lives. Shaoni specializes in helping clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviours, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, and trauma. Additionally, she serves as the associate clinical admin assistant for Recovery Associates Group.

John Albert Thomas is a compassionate Music Life Coach dedicated to helping individuals experience spiritual, emotional, and relational healing. By combining personalized coaching with original piano compositions inspired by each client’s story, John empowers people to see and feel their true worth. Through this unique blend of music and coaching, John helps clients get unstuck, overcome fear, and embrace their next level in life and business. With a focus on aligning life with love, clients are guided to live with their whole heart, soul, mind, and strength, solidifying their transformation and moving forward with clarity and confidence. John is the only provider in the city who offers clients Individualized musical trauma portraits. 

Dr. Beecham is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has over 10 years of experience in Psychiatry. Dr. Beecham provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy with individualized care for every patient. She treats a wide range of mental health issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Addiction, and other psychiatric disorders. Dr. Beecham believes in a holistic approach to treating mental illness and promoting mental wellness and involves each patient in the formulation of their plan of care.  

 Dr. Beecham’s vision is to create awareness of mental health and provide easily accessible care to all in need.  

JoAnn Lewis is a highly qualified and recommended professional with over 20 years of experience as a Substance Abuse Therapist. She specializes in existential therapy and auricular acupuncture, among other modalities. JoAnn is certified as a Forensic Therapist and a Master Addiction Counselor. She earned her bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from California State University East Bay and her Master's in Counseling from Norfolk State University. JoAnn is actively involved in the community and is highly esteemed in the Shelby County area. She is retired from the US Navy and on a reserve with the US Army, and has extensive background in working with veterans. 

Dr. C. Lavon Caver is a former police officer, serving his community for approximately 10 years in that capacity. In the year 2000, he became employed with the federal judicial system, and have been with the agency for 23 years. Within the agency and over the years, he was promoted from the positions of line officer to specialist, to supervisor, and to senior executive management. He earned an Associates Degree with an emphasis in Criminal Justice, a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Leadership, a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology, and a Doctoral degree in Psychology, with a specialization in Mediation and Conflict Resolution. He is also Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) certified and a registered neutral/mediator in the state of Georgia. Additionally, he has been a certified life coach for the past 10 years, primarily working with male population. In the furtherance of service to his country, he is a decorated military combat service veteran who participated in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm being stationed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

Dr. Woodall is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is professionally trained and qualified to assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric and behavioral disorders. Dr. Woodall has almost a decade of experience in the mental/behavioral health field, starting as a psychiatric registered nurse at inpatient psychiatric/behavioral health facilities. She has been a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner for over 5 years with experience treating patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She primarily works with the adult and adolescent populations but has been trained to provide treatment to individuals across the lifespan (children to geriatric). Dr. Woodall’s treatment approach includes psychotropic medication management and brief psychotherapeutic intervention(s) but some alternative medicine interventions (vitamins, lifestyle modifications, exercise, stress management) may be incorporated into practice as well. Dr. Woodall also serves as a clinical preceptor for psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner students and as a psychiatric consultant for medical/surgical units at local hospitals.  

Meredith has been working in the field of mental health as a clinician for 9 years.  She believes strongly that, while we are all unique and complex, humans have three characteristics in common: first, all of us, adults as well as children, crave connection both within ourselves and with others. Second, we all have a need to feel seen and heard and understood.  Lastly, we all desire to experience joy and lightheartedness, and because of that,  she believes in laughter as medicine in both her  professional and personal life.  

While using a client-centered and integrated approach, she will help you discover ways to cope that don’t feel overwhelming or insurmountable.  She has worked extensively with adolescents and adults with mood disorders, substance use issues, challenges with life adjustments, relationship issues, self-esteem, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and neurodivergence, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Her greatest strength is the ability to connect with others and build a strong therapeutic rapport.   She will accept you as you are, and she will always encourage you to share the parts of yourself previously left feeling shame and guilt.  She very much looks forward to getting to know you and working toward your self-empowerment.

Ashley, a registered psychiatric nurse, holds a multi-state license from Chamberlain University and is a graduate of Howard University with a Bachelor's degree in Legal Communications. During her time studying nursing, she worked as an adolescent case manager in the inner city of Cleveland, OH, where she gained valuable experience in behavioral health. Her passion for mental health and working with children and families continued to grow, leading her to focus on integrating mental health and nursing as a career. Currently, Ashley serves as the Nursing Program Director for Recovery Associates Group, where she expertly practices and manages all RN duties.