Juanita Gamache is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in working with adults and children. She also specializes in working with forensic and criminal justice issues along with substance abuse and recovery concerns. Nita maintains a private practice in Nashville.

With over 15 years experience as a mental health psychotherapist, crisis counselor, social worker, investigator, and case manager, Nita enjoys the challenge of supporting others in their journey toward change.  Nita is a graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University's Graduate Psychology Program specializing in solution focused cognitve behavioral therapy and reality therapy within a spiritually based context. Her recent interests are in the field of neuropsychology and trauma. She is currently serving as a consultant and private practitioner. Among her areas of expertise are sexual offender treatment, child protection issues, adult children of alcoholics issues, recovery, spiritual abuse, domestic violence, singles concerns, divorce adjustment, cultural sensitivity issues, and justice and equality concerns for all.

In addition to being a prominent practical therapist, Juanita Gamache has presented training to probation and parole officers on continuing collaboration between the criminal justice system and treatment professionals for offender treatment, spoke and actively facilitates in 12 step recovery events and meetings, raised awareness of the need of treatment for sexual abuse survivors by encouraging the community to donate money to a victim assault agency, and currently enjoys "outdoor therapy" to keep her life balance.

Juanita Gamache is an interactive, spiritual, compassionate, solution-focused therapist with "street tested" insight. Her therapeutic approach is to provide encouraging support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Education
Master of Arts Counseling
Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, Tennessee

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee

Paralegal Certificate
St. Mary's College, Moraga, California





License, Certifications & Awards
Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor (1813)
National Certified Counselor
Tennessee Approved Sexual Offender Treatment Provider
 
Additional Training
Certified to administer and score the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI 3)

Professional Activities and Memberships
National Board of Certified Counselors
American Counseling Association
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association