Dr. Susanna Quasem, MD, QEEG-D has enjoyed practicing as a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist in the Nashville area for the past 13 years. Over the course of her time practicing as a psychiatrist, she was impressed that the best outcomes for her clients were achieved when there was coordination of care between providers who were all practicing high quality, evidence-based care.  Her natural conclusion was that the best way to help her clients was to provide the opportunity for like-minded psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists and other mental health care providers to work together in one place. Dr. Susanna Quasem founded the Nashville Child and Family Wellness Center (NCFWC) in 2014 so she could enjoy working with a great team to deliver the highest quality care to clients and families. She did an intensive dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) training with her therapy team and also enjoyed the study of neuroscience, prompting her Q-EEG certification and the development of the Center’s neurodiagnostic program.

For some background, Dr. Quasem grew up in a medical family and learned to analyze everything from her wonderful mother, so she knew early on she wanted to be a psychiatrist. In medical school at University of Tennessee, she was invited to join the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society in her third year and went on to do her psychiatry residency and child/adolescent fellowship at Duke, where she was chief resident. After training, she started a mood and anxiety disorder clinic for children and adolescents at Vanderbilt before starting her own private practice.

Dr. Quasem focuses on systems, balance, and the big picture. Her passion is helping kids by identifying issues in early stages, so that with some help, they can get on a better trajectory and have fulfilling, meaningful lives. She also loves applying her developmental knowledge to work with adults and families.

Licenses, Certifications, and Memberships for psychiatrist Dr. Quasem:

-Board certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry
-Member of American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
-QEEG-D certification
-Intensive DBT training through Behavioral Tech
-Tennessee Women in Medicine
-Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Courtney’s passion for helping others is evident upon meeting her.

Through the power of acceptance and commitment, Courtney is able to facilitate lasting change among individuals, families and systems by promoting hope throughout all circumstance. Courtney specializes in eating disorder treatment, body image and self-esteem issues, depression and anxiety as well as couples/family work.

Throughout Courtney’s work in the mental and behavioral health space, she realized there was a large gap in treatment services. In response, Courtney founded THE COLLECTIVE, located in Nashville, TN, as a treatment center focused on healing mental, emotional and behavioral health at the core through the power of Social Health. Its unique, “whole-istic” plan of care focuses on clients’ ability to utilize their strengths and develop autonomy and resiliency, while providing a warm and welcoming community with which to do life!

Previously, she maintained regular radio spots as a Sports Psychotherapist commentator for the Tennessee Titans and other athletes around the country, has been featured in numerous local magazines and publications including Nashville Lifestyles, Franklin Lifestyle, N’Focus and the Nashville Scene, and starred in an HGTV television series called “Interiors, Inc.” Courtney has chaired large fundraisers over the past 18 years in efforts to raise awareness for various causes in and around Nashville including domestic violence, breast cancer, eating disorder awareness and addiction. Courtney is a trained interventionist (BRI-II), maintaining a passion for being on the “front lines” of change, and currently serves as the Clinical Director of the non-profit Renewed, as well as Triony Behavioral Health.

Courtney has a strong music background as well. She is a classically trained pianist and opera singer, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Opera Performance, and has been a part of the Nashville music industry since 1999.

Committed to shifting social undercurrent, Courtney’s work as a mental health professional aims to model compassion and understanding towards self and others in order to heal, protect, educate and advocate for a life well lived. Courtney strongly believes in, and reminds others that sustainable change is possible - from the inside out

Dr. Linda Huber is the founder of Cedar Tree Clinic in Franklin, TN. She is a licensed
clinical psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Dr. Huber earned
her doctorate in School Psychology from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb IL,
(accredited by the American Psychological Association and approved by the
Association of State and Provincial Boards and the National Register or Health
Service Providers in Psychology). She participated in the APPIC match and
completed her internship through the Illinois School Psychology Internship
Consortium (ISPIC) and her post-doctoral work through The School Association for
Special Education in DuPage County (SASED).
In her professional training program, which valued the scientist-practitioner model,
she conducted extensive research in the area of adolescent anxiety and received
clinical trainings that focused on assessment and evidenced-based treatments for a
wide range of emotional, behavioral, academic, and psychological issues. Within her
internship and post-doctoral programs, she worked with multi-disciplinary teams to
support individuals (ages 6 through 22 years old) with complex issues and provided
therapeutic interventions and comprehensive psychoeducational/psychological
evaluations for clinical populations (autism, ADHD, emotional disorders, psychiatric
disorders, learning disabilities, multiple disabilities [hearing impairment, visual
impairment, etc.]).
In addition to her formal graduate, internship, and post-doctoral work, she has earned
specialized training in the assessment and treatment of autism as well as the
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile on the autism spectrum.
Dr. Huber also has an adult autistic daughter and has worked professionally in the
field of autism for over 15 years, in both school, community, and clinical settings.
In her clinic, Dr. Huber specializes in neurodevelopmental issues (e.g., ADHD,
learning disabilities [dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia], autism) and related issues (e.g.,
anxiety, depression) and conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations for ages 6
through adults. She provides individual therapy (clients ages 12 & up), parent
consultation, and educational consultation. She is passionate about supporting her
clients and providing a safe space where they feel valued and seen.

Stephanie Weatherly is the Chief Clinical Officer at Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC), a nationwide behavioral health provider. She has devoted her life to providing patient-centered care and teaching others how to care for those living with mental illness. She routinely speaks to large audiences about clinical outcomes, compliance, and improving access to behavioral healthcare. Stephanie holds a doctorate in nursing from Walden University, a master’s degree in nursing leadership from Western Governors University, and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of South Carolina. She is a board-certified psychiatric nurse leader with experience in improving access to care, reducing the use of restraint and seclusion, and providing evidence-based care models. Stephanie has been with PMC since 2015. She was previously the administrative director at Parthenon Pavilion Mental Health Hospital in

Nashville, the chief quality officer at Mary Black Hospital in South Carolina and held numerous leadership positions across multiple healthcare organizations. After years of directing clinical care in individual care settings, she gained oversight of multiple healthcare facilities. Her passion for individualized care has been instrumental in moving numerous organizations to a more patient-centered approach.

Daryl Cooley, Ph.D., HSP, obtained her M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Child Psychology from Pennsylvania State University. She completed her predoctoral internship at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences – Child Track. Originally from Massachusetts, Dr. Cooley graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development with a minor in Economics.

Dr. Cooley specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents with trauma- and stressor-related disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, and anxiety and mood disorders. She has worked in a variety of settings including schools, home-based behavioral health, inpatient and residential facilities, and outpatient clinics. She is certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and has received extensive training in evidence-based interventions including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), parent-management training, and other cognitive behavioral therapy approaches

Dr. Cooley’s research on trauma, child maltreatment, and foster care has been published in academic journals and presented at national conferences. Dr. Cooley strives to help all her clients feel safe, heard, and respected, and she welcomes clients of all backgrounds and identities. Dr. Cooley is LGBTQ+ affirming and bilingual in Spanish and English.

Cory Williams, MS, BCN, qEEG-D provides qEEG diagnostic services as well as biofeedback, neurofeedback, and neuromodulation sessions for patients suffering from a variety of acute and chronic psychological disorders.

Cory finished his undergraduate work at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC, before earning a Master’s in Education from Western New Mexico University and Master’s in Psychology from Capella University.

After teaching for 7 years, he went into the field of neurofeedback and functional neurodiagnostics, earning clinical certificates in neurofeedback and heart rate variability training. He worked under the supervision of Dr. Robert Turner, MD, BCN, qEEG-D for several years providing neurofeedback and neuromodulation to a varied patient population before moving to the Nashville Child and Family Wellness Center in November of 2017.

Liza Du Plessis, Psy.D., HSP, is a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to delivering evidence-based therapeutic services for children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment concerns, including trauma, disordered eating, eating disorders, parent/child relationships, and mood and anxiety disorders. She is trained in and uses evidence-based approaches, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT Prolonged exposure (DBT-PE), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent management training, solution-focused, and strength- and mindfulness-based strategies. Dr. Du Plessis is a member of the NCFWC Comprehensive DBT Team.

Dr. Du Plessis attained a M.A. Counseling Psychology (Marriage, Family and Child Therapy) from the University of San Francisco, and a Clinical Psychology PsyD. from the Michigan School of Psychology. Dr. Du Plessis has over 15 years of experience working throughout the USA, United Kingdom, and South Africa. Dr. Du Plessis provided therapeutic services across various settings, including university counseling centers, community mental health centers, forensic units, and inpatient and outpatient clinics.

Dr. Du Plessis’ approach to therapy is rooted in relational, systemic, and humanistic theories, however, she strives to be responsive to her clients by employing evidence-based approaches, such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral (CBT), solution-focused, and strength- and mindfulness-based strategies where needed. Dr. Du Plessis strives to provide treatment that encourages, eases suffering, empowers and uplifts, helping clients to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Licenses, Certification and Memberships:

· Licensed Clinical Psychologist (#3666)
· Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology Authorization from PSYPACT (APIT #15422)
· American Psychological Association