Family Care Center - Franklin, TN

5030 Carothers Pkwy, Ste 120 Franklin, TN 37067

Phone: 615-623-4637

Fax: 615-534-2176

Behavioral Health Services for Williamson County in Franklin

Meet the Providers

Amy Shelton (LPC-MHSP) received her B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University. Amy completed a PhD. in Clinical Counseling: Teaching and Supervision at Trevecca Nazarene University.

Beginning her career as a College Therapist and Counselor at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Amy has over 10 years of experience in both counseling and teaching psychology, She has a passion for helping people and provides care with a patient centered approach. Amy uses an integrative counseling method that leans heavily on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to meet each patient’s individual needs. She is EMDR trained and works with patients who are dealing with trauma.

In addition, she works with individuals on issues of anxiety, depression, and grief as well as with couples with relationship issues. Her own self-care includes gardening, running, and time with friends.

“Progress, not perfection.” The healing journey begins with any step taken to improve yourself, and every step deserves to be celebrated. As a strengths-based therapist, my aim is to help you rediscover and cultivate your internal and external resources towards the purpose of becoming your best self. We will celebrate each victory and grow from every struggle taken in your journey of improvement and healing. I will walk beside you in a partnership as you take steps to learn how to build a better life.

I approach counseling from a collaborative perspective, in which you, the client, and I work together to identify ways to address your concerns and meet your therapeutic goals. In session, I take an interpersonal stance where we explore the ways that your relationships with others can impact the concerns that brought you to therapy as well as how these concerns might impact your current relationships. I firmly believe that each client has the ability to accomplish their goals when they can engage authentically in a nonjudgmental therapeutic space. 

I want to support you on your journey!

"You are a light, You are the light! Never let anyone - any person or any force - dampen, dim, or diminish your light. Study the path of others to make your way easier and more abundant. Lean toward the whispers of your own heart, discover the universal truth, and follow its dictates." - John Lewis

Working in mental health is my true passion, but I have gotten to experience many facets of healthcare throughout my career. I am a Master of Science in Psychology graduate with an in-depth knowledge of administrative practices and management. I am excited to be a part of such an extraordinary team, and connecting with our community here in Franklin is one of the best parts of my job!

My ideal client is open and ready for the work they must do to become the best version of themselves. My passion for meeting people where they are and helping them through the difficulties, they may be experiencing is something I am confident will never leave me because it is a major part of who I am as a therapist and as a person. I look forward to serving those that are ready to reach their goals. Feel free to contact me to begin your healing.

I provide a safe and empowering environment that allows for positive change and personal growth by meeting a person where they are. My passion is helping others become confident in who they are and how they function in the world.

I use a fun and creative approach using art therapy alongside traditional counseling. This can help you express yourself beyond words through different art mediums, by working through different emotions and accomplishing personal goals.

I believe that you, the client, are the expert of your own life experiences as I help guide you into awareness of yourself in connection to your goals. In session, I seek to provide an experience in which you are sincerely heard, validated, redirected, taught, and/or advised within an appropriate regard related to your life situation. Overall, I believe in the holistic nature of the person(s) and implore upon my client(s) full aspects of self-discovery so that they can understand and honor their own paths to what they define as success.

Melissa Herb is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with certifications in grief, truama, and DBT. As your therapist, she will help you practice the skills for growing hope by increasing self-compassion, self-regulation, and interpersonal rhythm. Reconnecting with passions like music, art, and poetry allow for a life with more meaning. Let's explore what gets your groove back.

You won't be intimidated, shamed, or disappointed. I've been doing this
professionally since 1991, and have helped thousands of clients between then and now.

I have heard many stories sitting in my chair--yours will not shock or offend me.

There are times in our life that we have mental health concerns. As a Therapist who is nurturing, direct and empowering those in need. Let me provide that supportive, confidential and healing conversation. I work with adolescents, adults and families to improve fears, anxiety and restore the that hope. 

Learning to Live the Love, We are Promised. - Lewis B. Smedes