About Us

Frances is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  She holds a Master of the Arts In Counseling and has worked in the mental health field since 2002. Her experiences range from working in schools and community mental health, to primary care and private practice.  Frances’s approach to therapy is one in which she strives to integrate a wide range of treatment models tailored to best meet the needs of each individual. She has experience using CBT, DBT based skills, TFCBT for trauma, and IPSRT for the treatment of Bipolar Disorder. She works with individuals to treat symptoms of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, OCD, PTSD, ADHD and is also available for couples counseling.      Frances is a member of the American Counseling Association. She is also an Approved Clinical Supervisor and is available for supervision for new counselors pursuing licensure.

Lauren, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has worked at here and the Neuroscience and TMS Treatment Centers since 2013 as a Therapist and TMS Coordinator/Supervisor. She has presented & facilitated group discussions at the Clinical TMS Society Annual Meetings from 2016 through 2019. In therapy and during TMS sessions, Lauren utilizes aspects of CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing to work with patients.  She helps patients find their personal strengths to develop and achieve treatment goals relevant to living a fulfilling life.  Dr Cochran and Lauren wrote the online workbook, TRAIN YOUR BRAIN:  Your record of TMS therapy, www.TMSworkbook.com.

Lauren graduated from the University of TN College Of Social Work in 2013 with a Masters of Science. Prior to this, Lauren received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Criminology from Florida State University. Lauren's previous employment experiences include working with patients in the Tennessee Valley Health System, VA System, Alive Hospice, and Children's Home Society of Florida.  

Michael is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider, and Nationally Certified Counselor.  He holds a Masters of Education in Counseling from Middle Tennessee State University and a Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Michael has experience in community mental health, addictions, and inpatient hospitalization.  Michael’s therapeutic approach involves incorporating aspects of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing when working with patients. He utilizes these different therapies to help create an integrative approach and better appeal to each patient individually. He works with patients to help with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and addiction. 

Emelyn is a Nashville native, born and raised. She excelled at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where she majored in Spanish and World Business. While involved in numerous activities, she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences. Em began in this office as the TMS Coordinator and was promoted to Clinical Practice Manager in 2013.  For billing questions, email Emelyn.

Chuck is our back office Administrator.  An MBA from Vanderbilt University and a University of Tennessee Alum, you might get a glimpse of him in the office. He is usually tucked away in the back working on accounting, insurance and operations. He is always available to help on any non-clinical issue when the front office staff is busy or unavailable. Chuck is an experienced Practice and TMS Administrator.