Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Germantown Behavioral Solutions Curated & Compassionate Counseling in the Midsouth. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/blog/) - [Meet Cathy](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2025/05/meet-cathy/) - I provide comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and psychological testing for children and adolescents across Memphis, Germantown, and the Mid-South. Specializing in clinical assessments for ages 3 to 16, my practice includes expert ADHD testing, dyslexia testing, and evaluations for learning disabilities, executive functioning assessment, cognitive and IQ testing, gifted identification, and school readiness. With over 30 - [Meet Mary](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2026/06/meet-mary/) - Hi, I’m Mary! I am a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and currently working toward licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor–Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) in Tennessee. I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, disability-related stress, and other personal challenges. I provide a compassionate, affirming space - [Meet Jemima](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2026/05/meet-jemima/) - I’m a compassionate counselor with more than 27 years of experience walking alongside people through some of life’s hardest seasons. My journey began as a youth leader and lay counselor in a church setting, where I first discovered how powerful it can be when someone feels truly heard, respected, and supported. Over time, that calling - [Meet Lindsay](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2025/04/meet-lindsay/) - Hi, I'm Lindsay! I’m a Nationally Certified Counselor currently accruing hours toward my Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation (LPC-MHSP). I've also received a Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy from the University of Memphis, and I am a certified AutPlay Therapy provider. I work with clients of all ages and have a - [Meet Kaleigh](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2025/09/meet-kaleigh/) - Hi! I’m Kaleigh Davis, and I was born and raised here in Memphis. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Special Education with a concentration in Communication Disorders from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. During my last year of college, I began working at an autism center in Knoxville that provided both behavior and speech therapy. - [Meet Laura](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2025/04/meet-laura/) - Hi, I’m Laura Ullrich! I’m currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The University of Memphis and look forward to graduating in the spring of 2026. I also hold a Master’s Degree in Childhood Education from Southwestern Seminary and a Bachelor’s Degree in Religion from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama—my hometown. - [Meet Jenni](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2025/04/meet-jenni/) - Hello! I’m Jenni Bearden, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed School Social Worker (LSSW), and Registered Play Therapist™ (RPT™). I am deeply committed to providing compassionate care and support to children, youth, and families who are navigating life's challenges. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Samford University, followed - [Meet Ana](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2025/01/meet-ana/) - Portia "Ana" Belk Haynes calls the Memphis area home. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a B.S. in Special Education in 2016 and earned her M.Ed. in Reading and Literacy from Belhaven University in 2019. She holds an active teaching license in the state of Tennessee with certifications to work with individuals who have - [Get to Know Katie Weintz](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2021/11/get-to-know-katie-weintz/) - Being vulnerable and “getting real” with others has a tendency in our culture to create discomfort, and yet also there is something so meaningful to feeling truly heard and experiencing a deep sense of being known. My name is Katie Weintz, LCSW and being real with others has been a deep passion of mine throughout my life. I - [The GBS Story](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2022/01/the-gbs-story/) - Oftentimes in my first session with a client, we’ll discuss their longer-term dreams and goals. I.e. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Besides a brief phase where I wanted to be a secret agent for the FBI or play basketball for the WNBA, I could confidently answer that I wanted to - [Meet Alex](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2025/02/meet-alex/) - Hi there! My name is Alex, and I grew up in a town nestled between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, MD. After high school, I ventured south to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education and my Master’s degree in Special Education and Elementary Education. My time at - [Honoring Christy](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2025/02/honoring-christy/) - It is with very heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of one of our own, Christy Peterson. If you had the privilege of knowing Christy, whether as a client, colleague, or friend, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Know that we grieve alongside you. Christy was the life of the - [Meet Sarah](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2025/01/meet-sarah/) - Sarah Ross is a licensed ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for helping individuals achieve their full communication potential. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a Master of Science in Communication Disorders from LIU Brooklyn. With six years of experience working in school systems across - [Meet Falon Roberson](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2024/01/meet-falon/) - Hello there! My name is Falon Roberson and I was born and raised in Memphis, TN. I graduated from the University of Memphis where I received a bachelor's degree in Social Work, master's degree in Social Work with a concentration in School Social Work, and a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. While I was - [Get to Know GBS' Admin, Allison Moore](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2023/01/get-to-know-gbs-admin-allison-moore/) - I was born in Dallas, TX, but have been in the Memphis area since I was two years old, so I do claim myself as a “native” Memphian. I received my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education at Lambuth University and a Master’s degree in Reading and Literacy from Walden University. My love for children and - [Get to Know Rachel Gay](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2021/12/get-to-know-rachel/) - Being born, raised, and able to serve in the Memphis area has been one of the greatest joys of my life. I have over 10 years of experience in special education in the public school systems, where I worked as a teacher, behavior consultant, and administrator. I started my career in Shelby County Schools as - [Get to Know Liesl Danley](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2022/02/get-to-know-liesl-danley/) - Born and raised in Memphis, TN, I was the second born of six siblings and the oldest girl in the family. Growing up in this environment has afforded me with a protective and nurturing stance, which often propels me to speak up for my hometown and for the people around me while honoring their inner - [Get to know Dr. Cyndi Jordan](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2022/10/get-to-know-dr-cyndi-jordan/) - "To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one's self; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played - [Get to Know Melissa Miller](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2022/11/get-to-know-melissa-miller/) - My family moved to the Memphis area when I was four years old and I have been happy to call it home ever since. I attended the University of Memphis where I received a B.S. in Psychology and then enrolled in their Counseling program for graduate school. While I originally set out to be a - [Your COVID-19 Anxiety Survival Guide](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2021/01/anxiety-survival-guide/) - I have become intimately acquainted with the feelings of fear and anxiety throughout the course of my life. I can distinctly recall the first asthma attack that I had on the soccer field as a small child… the jolt of panic, the surge of adrenaline, the fight-or-flight response propelling me to seek out my mother - [The Rabbit Hole: COVID-19 Survival Guide Part 2](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2021/01/the-rabbit-hole-covid-19-survival-guide-part-2/) - Anxiety tends to lead us down a rabbit hole of worry. We worry about an infinite number of horrific outcomes (most of which will not come to pass!) This is called catastrophizing, when we over-emphasize the worst case scenario and believe that there is a good possibility that it is going to happen. For little - [Coping: COVID-19 Survival Guide Part 3](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/2021/01/coping-covid-19-survival-guide-part-3/) - Mindfulness I’m going to start with a strategy that’s become a buzz word in our culture today… mindfulness. People have different experiences with this word, but what we’re going to be talking about here is simply nonjudgmental attendance to the present moment, whatever it may bring. You may have noticed that worry tends to focus ## Pages - [Home](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/) - Offering curated & compassionate counseling and behavior analytic services to the MidSouth. Featuring DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinicians™ - [Privacy Policy](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/privacy/) - Privacy Policy This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. 1. 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The following will be camp opportunities with GBS this summer: Connection Camps Led by Melissa Miller, LPC-MHSP, LBA; co-led by Ana Belk Haynes, LBA Focus: social/ emotional skills development - [Trainings and Workshops](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/trainings-and-workshops/) - GBS Summer Training Series 2026: June 5th, 9:30-10:30 AM Intro to Motivational Interviewing Jemima Organ, PhD, A-LPC-MHSP, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) Join us as Dr. Jemima Organ present an introductory workshop on the topic of Motivational Interviewing. Intended Audience: Helping professionals or those in positions of leadership/ management Cost: FREE Format: In person - [About GBS](https://www.gtownbehavioral.com/about-gbs/) - Hi, I'm Emily Vanderpool Owner/ Founder of Germantown Behavioral Solutions At GBS, our purpose is to help you and your loved ones realize the meaningful change that can come from engaging in effective therapy. 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