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Psychotherapy & Forensic Services, LLC
Safe * Whole * Happy

Psychotherapy & Forensic Services, LLC Safe * Whole * HappyPsychotherapy & Forensic Services, LLC Safe * Whole * HappyPsychotherapy & Forensic Services, LLC Safe * Whole * Happy

Meet the Staff

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Shannon Brown, LCSw

Samuel Steinbruegge, LcSW

Samuel Steinbruegge, LcSW

Shannon Brown is the Founder & Owner of Psychotherapy & Forensic Services, LLC (2014). She is dedicated to providing a safe space, increasing client's sense of empowerment & self-determination, providing advocacy to minimize barriers for change & growth, & educating all clients & community members. Shannon provides therapy for  children, 

Shannon Brown is the Founder & Owner of Psychotherapy & Forensic Services, LLC (2014). She is dedicated to providing a safe space, increasing client's sense of empowerment & self-determination, providing advocacy to minimize barriers for change & growth, & educating all clients & community members. Shannon provides therapy for  children, teenagers, adults, couples & families. She is an expert in the area of LGBTQ+ mental health. She prioritized providing a safe & affirming space for the LGBTQ+ communities. She is a member of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH), is a certfied OUTCare Health provider  & provides letters for gender-affirming medical interventions. Additionally, she is specialized in working with PTSD/trauma, anxiety & mood disorders, marital/couples issues, coming out, sexual orientation exploration, gender identity exploration, disempowerment, family/community rejection, forensic-related issues pertaining to the criminal system, stress management & she provides clinical supervision. Shannon employs a variety of interventions including:  Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,  Meditation & Mindfulness Based Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, & Solution-Focused Therapy. She has over a decade of experience working with vulnerable & oppressed people, including women & children, victims of violence, LGBTQ+ individuals and families, homeless individuals, & impoverished & isolated Appalachian Americans. 

Shannon holds a master’s degree in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University, is an Irene Sogg Gross Humanitarian Service award recipient (2007), is a Professional Achievement in Direct Practice award recipient (2018) & was inducted as an honored Member of the Hall of Achievement (2018). She additionally founded Appalachian OUTreach & is a member of the Board of Directors for OUTCare Health. 

 For an appointment, please call or text 865-657-1087 to speak with scheduler, Dulce Terrero

or email dulce@safewholehappytherapy.com.

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Samuel Steinbruegge, LcSW

Samuel Steinbruegge, LcSW

Samuel Steinbruegge, LcSW

Samuel Steinbruegge

specializes in providing therapy for children, teenagers, adults, couples & families regarding a variety of needs including: foster care/adoption, behavioral issues, family conflict, PTSD/trauma, anxiety, & mood disorders. He is LGBTQ+ safe, knowledgeable & affirming. Samuel is a member of the World Professional Associa

Samuel Steinbruegge

specializes in providing therapy for children, teenagers, adults, couples & families regarding a variety of needs including: foster care/adoption, behavioral issues, family conflict, PTSD/trauma, anxiety, & mood disorders. He is LGBTQ+ safe, knowledgeable & affirming. Samuel is a member of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH), is a certfied OUTCare Health provider & provides letters for gender-affirming medical interventions. Samuel utilizes creative problem-solving strategies & employs various approaches to treatment, including: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Informed Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, & Solution-Focused Therapy.

 For an appointment, please call or text 865-657-1087 to speak with scheduler, Dulce Terrero

or email dulce@safewholehappytherapy.com.

Nicci Grigsby, LMSW

Nicci Grigsby, LMSW

Samuel Steinbruegge, LcSW

Nicci Grigsby, LMSW

Nicci Grigsby 

specializes in providing therapy for teenagers & adults who are experiencing PTSD/trauma, depression, anxiety, & self-worth issues. She is LGBTQ+ safe, knowledgeable & affirming, is a certfied OUTCare Health provider & provides letters for gender-affirming medical interventions. Nicci utilizes creative problem-solving to add

Nicci Grigsby 

specializes in providing therapy for teenagers & adults who are experiencing PTSD/trauma, depression, anxiety, & self-worth issues. She is LGBTQ+ safe, knowledgeable & affirming, is a certfied OUTCare Health provider & provides letters for gender-affirming medical interventions. Nicci utilizes creative problem-solving to address each individual's needs & employs various approaches to treatment, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, & Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. Nicci earned her master's of Clinical Social Work at the University of Tennessee Knoxville & her bachelor's in theatre arts & sociology at Maryville College. Shannon Brown is her clinical supervisor. 

For an appointment, please call or text 865-657-1087 to speak with scheduler, Dulce Terrero

 or email dulce@safewholehappytherapy.com.

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Bethany Jones, LMSW

Bethany Jones, LMSW

Nicci Grigsby, LMSW

Bethany Jones

specializes in providing therapy for children, teenagers, adults, couples & the aging population who are experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, grief/bereavement, end of life issues, foster care/adoption, & women's issues. She is LGBTQ+ safe & affirming. Bethany employs various approaches for treatme

Bethany Jones

specializes in providing therapy for children, teenagers, adults, couples & the aging population who are experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, grief/bereavement, end of life issues, foster care/adoption, & women's issues. She is LGBTQ+ safe & affirming. Bethany employs various approaches for treatment, including  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, & Family Systems Therapy. Bethany earned her master's degree in Clinical Social Work at Ohio State University.  Shannon Brown is her clinical supervisor.  

For an appointment, please call or text 865-657-1087 to speak with scheduler, Dulce Terrero

 or email dulce@safewholehappytherapy.com.

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Dulce Terrero

Bethany Jones, LMSW

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Dulce Terrero 

joined the Psychotherapy & Forensic Services staff in 2020 as the Office Manager & Scheduler. She has over 20 years of financial & management experience & she is excited to broaden our outreach with her skills as a therapeutic translator for the Latino community. Beyond Dulce’s passion for providing the best service possible

Dulce Terrero 

joined the Psychotherapy & Forensic Services staff in 2020 as the Office Manager & Scheduler. She has over 20 years of financial & management experience & she is excited to broaden our outreach with her skills as a therapeutic translator for the Latino community. Beyond Dulce’s passion for providing the best service possible, she is a friend to animals & is happy to work alongside Psychotherapy and Forensic Services' very own office dog, Ettrick. 

To schedule an appointment with one of our therapists, please contact Dulce:  

865-657-1087 

or email dulce@safewholehappytherapy.com 

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ETTRICK BROWN

Bethany Jones, LMSW

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Ettrick Brown 

 joined the Psychotherapy & Forensic Services office in March 2020. He loves to assist with the therapeutic process by sitting in people's laps, licking them, cuddling, & sometimes just sleeping close by. He is very mindful of noises and does his very best to remain quiet so people can concentrate. He believes that love, kin

Ettrick Brown 

 joined the Psychotherapy & Forensic Services office in March 2020. He loves to assist with the therapeutic process by sitting in people's laps, licking them, cuddling, & sometimes just sleeping close by. He is very mindful of noises and does his very best to remain quiet so people can concentrate. He believes that love, kindness, respect, & patience are necessary. His favorite toys squeek & he loves to chew on bones. He says, "I have an imperfect smile & I love that about myself." 


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