Athens, TN Local Support & Community Resources

Cindy Ensminger is a compassionate and experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has dedicated her professional life to the mental health field since 1995. With a focus on adolescents and adults, she has honed her skills in a variety of settings including residential, in-home, and outpatient services. Cindy specializes in addressing emotional issues that disrupt daily life, such as anxiety, stress, anger management, and depression, while also providing support for parenting struggles, adolescent challenges, and enhancing marital relationships. Her eclectic therapeutic model draws from a range of techniques, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the Gottman Method, ensuring a tailored approach to each client’s needs. She embraces diversity and welcomes individuals from all religions, ethnicities, gender identities, and sexual orientations. Holding a Masters from Seton Hall University in New Jersey, Cindy is also Certified as a Rule 31 Family Mediator, emphasizing her commitment to resolving conflicts and fostering agreements. In her practice, she prioritizes equipping clients with the skills and insights necessary to navigate life's challenges independently. Cindy looks forward to guiding individuals and families on their journey towards achieving meaningful goals in therapy.

Deanna Milford, MA, LMFT, is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionately committed to working with couples, families, and individuals across a wide age spectrum, from preteens to elders. With over four years of experience in the foster care system, she skillfully addresses the complex effects that family dynamics can have on all members. Deanna views it as a privilege to support couples and families in conflict, striving to keep them united when possible while sensitively navigating the painful consequences of divorce, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational issues including insecurity and instability. Her therapeutic approach is integrative and draws from various frameworks, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Trauma-Focused therapy, among others. Deanna believes in the power of careful listening, compassion, and understanding, ensuring that every individual, group, or family she works with feels accepted and supported as they confront their most pressing challenges. Deanna knows that hope is always within reach and is eager to guide her clients on their healing journeys.

Shirley Robinson Koors is a compassionate and skilled Licensed Professional Counselor, renowned for her ability to connect with clients of all ages, from preteens to elders. She understands the challenges of feeling misunderstood, alone, or overwhelmed by life’s complexities. With over eighteen years of experience, Shirley specializes in helping individuals navigate through anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and relationship difficulties. Her special affinity for young people shines through in her work with children and teenagers facing school challenges or difficulties in social interactions. Shirley employs a culturally sensitive and eclectic approach, incorporating various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and family systems therapy to create a tailored experience for each client. She is dedicated to fostering healing for those who have experienced emotional, mental, or sexual abuse. With an open mind and a caring heart, Shirley is committed to helping her clients achieve a fulfilling life and satisfying relationships. Whether meeting in person, via Skype, or at a location of the client’s choice, she looks forward to embarking on this transformative journey together.