Meet Our Team at River Tree Center

We are committed to helping you on your journey. We believe that every heart can heal, every story can be redeemed, and every life can be transformed. Our dedicated team of licensed therapists provides compassionate and effective mental health counseling through individual therapy, couples counseling, and family therapy. 

Our counseling center is conveniently located in Murfreesboro Tennessee. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us by phone, email, or filling out our contact form.

Alex Derry, LMFT
Executive Director, Licensed Therapist

Phil Herndon, LPC-MHSP, NCC
Clinical Director, Licensed Therapist

Meet the Team

  • Ashley Denton, LCSW.

    Licensed Therapist

  • Calli Leighton, LMFT

    Licensed Therapist

  • Mark Schmahl, MA, LMFT

    Licensed Therapist

  • Bailey Griffin, MMFT

    Pre-Licensed Therapist

  • Heather Rector, MMFT

    Pre-Licensed Therapist

  • Kellie Sweeney, MA

    Pre-Licensed Therapist

  • Megan Dawkins, MA

    Pre-Licensed Therapist

Life Guides

Interns