Joe Plandwoski

M.A. Clinical Psychology, M.A. Industrial-Organizational Psychology, M.A. Sport Psychology, M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Joe Plandowski holds four advanced degrees in psychology, including an M.A. in Clinical Psychology and an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and brings over 20 years of experience helping individuals overcome stress, trauma, and life’s challenges. With a background spanning clinical, organizational, and sport psychology, he has worked with people from all walks of life to build resilience, restore confidence, and perform at their best—whether in daily life, the workplace, or competitive sports. Known for his compassionate and practical approach, Joe is dedicated to creating a supportive space where clients can heal, grow, and thrive.

Dawn Hussey Riggs

M.S.C.P LPC Master of Science in Counseling Psychology Emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy

Dawn is a veteran that is passionate about life and truly living it. Like many who have been around the block a few times, she understands that living is very different from merely existing. A dreamer at heart, she often envisions a perfect world — one without pain, hate, or destruction. She does what she can to help those in crisis, people who have endured lives filled with sadness, pain, and loneliness, and who have finally found the courage to ask for help.

Dawn loves reading and enjoys watching the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet. Spending time with her family, friends, and dogs brings her great joy. Meaningful conversations over coffee or lunch make her days special. She also cherishes quiet moments — being in a peaceful place without TV, radio, or cars, surrounded by nature, breathing in fresh air, feeling a soft breeze, and listening to the wind. To her, that’s a true sense of freedom.

Dawn’s passion runs deep. She believes that humanity, love, understanding, and empathy can take a person on a beautiful journey through life.

Carrie Waye

M.S. Master of Science in Clinical Counseling

Carrie graduated from Austin Peay State University with a master’s degree in clinical counseling. Carrie is a person-centered therapist who is passionate about supporting people along their journey towards healing. Drawing from attachment theory and polyvagal theory, Carrie helps clients to make sense of their experiences, feelings, and behaviors. Carrie creates a space of safety, nonjudgment, and unconditional positive regard, all while honoring clients’ autonomy and dignity.

Additionally, Carrie is our resident play therapist. Carrie has extensive experience and training in child-centered play therapy and works with children with autism and ADHD, as well as those navigating trauma, grief, and bereavement. Through attuned, creative, and relational work, Carrie helps children build resilience and express themselves in meaningful ways.

Click here to learn more about the benefits of play therapy, an evidence-based and developmentally appropriate therapy intervention for children to address and overcome behavioral and emotional issues.

Caroline Hansrote

M.S. Master of Science in Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health

Caroline graduated from Austin Peay State University with a Master’s degree in Counseling and a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She provides individual sessions using person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and eye-movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR).

Caroline has experience working with children, teens, and adults. She presently accepts clients twelve years of age and older. Caroline has experience working with civilians, active-duty military, and veterans. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, and posttraumatic stress.

Caroline values a safe, judgement free space. She is empathetic, compassionate, and direct. Her goal is to make everyone feel heard and understood. Caroline enjoys the opportunity to meet and work with each of her clients.

Patricia Winebrenner

M.A.- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Patricia is a first generation Indian-American who graduated from Towson University with her Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology. Having worked in a domestic violence shelter as a Child and Family Therapist, she brings a wealth of experience in guiding clients through trauma, grief, complex relationships, and other challenges.

Patricia is an eclectic therapist and often uses a combination of evidence-based approaches including Mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT), Person-Centered Therapies (PCT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She prefers to tailor sessions to the specific needs and goals of each client.

As a proud military spouse and mother of two, Patricia believes in treating each individual with respect and compassion. She is passionate about equity and her goal is to empower every single person who walks into her office, helping them to identify their strengths and offering tools to navigate life’s challenges. Her sessions offer a safe and supportive space where each client is accepted and valued exactly as they are.