

Loss of a loved one can feel isolating, whether you're grieving a parent, partner, friend, or sibling. In Hendersonville, Headway provides access to compassionate providers who offer grief counseling and therapy modalities designed to support you through anticipatory grief, complicated grief, and the unique pain of losing someone close.
I’m a dual certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides thoughtful, individualized medication management for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. I understand how overwhelming it can feel when your mind isn’t working the way you want it to. I specialize in mood disorders, ADHD, addiction, anxiety and PTSD across the lifespan
Sheena Rymer, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), received a Master's Degree in Social Work from Valdosta State University in May 2014 and a clinical license in Social Work in September 2019. During that time, she interned and worked at Miller Counseling Services, Pruitt Nursing Home, Mountain Education Charter School, and Fannin County School System. She facilitated groups; provided care consultations and coordinated services for clients both admitted and discharged from the nursing home; and provided individual counseling services. Moreover, Sheena has over five years experience in crisis intervention. Sheena is an active member of School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA), Fannin Children's Fund (FCF), and Social Workers Action Group (SWAG).
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-MHSP) and National Certified Counselor with experience across outpatient, community mental health, and skilled nursing settings. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. You might feel stuck in the past, easily overwhelmed by reminders of what you’ve been through, or find it hard to feel fully present. During life transitions, even positive changes can bring uncertainty, stress, or a sense of losing your footing. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can begin to process these experiences at your own pace.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to break—whether it’s addiction, codependency, or depression? You may feel overwhelmed, drained, or constantly putting others first while losing yourself in the process. I work with teens and adults across Tennessee who are navigating addiction, relationship patterns, and depression. Together, we create a supportive space where you can understand what’s driving these patterns and begin building a healthier, more balanced life.
In this space, you get to decide. I will walk through this stage of change with you. I have worked in community mental health, residential treatment, and intensive outpatient settings. I graduated from Lipscomb University with a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, specializing in Addictions Counseling.
Dr. Deborah DeFrieze
Dr. in Education
Master's degree in social work
Social Work and Licensed Massage Therapist for 15 years
Missionary in Africa for 18 months
Public Education for 33 years
Regular and Special Education Teacher
Assistant Principal
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As a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider, I believe everyone's mental health journey is unique and important. I appreciate getting to know what brings someone to therapy and how to become the most successful version of themselves. I have been practicing since 2021 and enjoy working with older adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating lifestyle changes or life transitions.
Life can feel overwhelming when you are carrying a burden that seems too heavy to manage on your own. You may be struggling with grief, relationship challenges, trauma, stress, or emotions that leave you feeling stuck, exhausted, or uncertain about what comes next. During difficult seasons, it can be hard to know where to start or even believe things can improve. Therapy offers a space to process what you are experiencing, gain clarity, and begin moving forward one step at a time.


Headway makes it easy to find a therapist who can support you through loss — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
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