Sarah Beth was born and raised in middle Tennessee where she lived until graduating from high school. For over fourteen years she lived in Kentucky while pursuing her undergraduate and graduate degrees, and then starting a family.  She received her master’s degree in mental health counseling from the University of Louisville and has been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 20 years. In…

Director   Senior Psychological Examiner, Health Service Provider   Tara is the director of the BabbCenter and is a Senior Psychological Examiner and certified EMDR therapist. She has been at the center for over 20 years providing counseling and educational/psychological assessments for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Tara’s areas of focus include trauma, anxiety, depression, abuse, grief, parenting, women’s health, and transitions of life.…

Taylor is a Nashville native. She received her bachelor’s degree in Family Sciences at Lipscomb University and graduated with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Trevecca Nazarene University.   During her graduate career, Taylor had the opportunity to intern at Brentwood Baptist Counseling Center where she expanded her clinical skills in focusing on anxiety, depression, grief, couples work, individuals, and life stage…

With an enthusiastic and genuinely friendly attitude, Kimberly radiates a sincere passion for delivering hope and recovery to individuals and families suffering from alcohol and drug addiction. Her other special areas of interest include child & adolescent therapy, depression and anxiety, bipolar disorder, parenting, family issues, and grief counseling, as well as conflict resolution.  Kimberly is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) under supervision…

Lorraine, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, earned her BA in Psychology from Boston University and her MSSW in social work from UT Knoxville. Lorraine’s counseling interests include substance use issues, depression and anxiety, eating disorders, and OCD. She considers it a blessing to walk alongside and encourage clients through difficult times.  Along with work at The BABBCenter, Lorraine founded the Sumner County Special Needs Collaborative,…

Laura joined The BabbCenter as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in 2018 with over ten years of private practice experience and managed care.    After receiving her degree in counseling from Trevecca University in 2006, she completed an externship in the study of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Laura enjoys working with clients from a variety of backgrounds—focusing on individuals, couples, and families (ages 14+). She has…

Bethany is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who sees clients ages thirteen and older. She has an undergraduate degree in psychology and received her master’s in nursing from Vanderbilt University.  She began her career as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the United States Air Force. Stationed in Alaska, Bethany was assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hospital where she treated both Air Force and Army…

Rhonda is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Tennessee. She earned her B.A. degree from Hamilton College in New York, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Bowling Green State University in Ohio.  Rhonda has provided counseling and conducted psychological assessments for children, adolescents, adults and families at the Babb Center since May 2005. Her special areas of interest…

Lauren Combs is a Hendersonville native and Licensed Professional Counselor/ Mental Health Service Provider. She earned her bachelor’s in human services and counseling as well as her master’s degree in education of counseling and human development at Lindsey Wilson College.  During her undergraduate and graduate career, Lauren expanded her knowledge and experience by interning at The BabbCenter before beginning her professional career as a…

Ray was invited to join the staff of First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, Tennessee in January, 2002 to begin the preparation for the opening of the BabbCenter in May, 2002. Prior to his work at the BabbCenter, Ray was pastor of churches in Indiana, Virginia, and Tennessee—the last being the First Baptist Church of Lebanon, Tennessee for fourteen years.  Shortly before beginning work at First Baptist…