Meet Cristine Steele, LMFT, PMH-C, DARTT

You deserve to feel "whole," not barely “holding it all together."

With nearly a decade of experience supporting moms, I’ve built this practice around a single belief: motherhood shouldn't mean losing yourself. In our sessions, we don’t just vent; we get to the root. Anxiety and burnout aren't just in your head—they’re in your nervous system. By weaving together Brainspotting, somatic tools, and feminist frameworks, we work with your brain and body to process trauma and untangle the attachment patterns that keep you stuck.

I’m here to help you embrace your whole self—not just the "good mom" parts. We’ll work to regulate your nervous system, set boundaries without guilt, and reclaim the pleasure, intimacy, and professional identity that often get buried under everyone else’s needs.

I lead with specialized maternal mental health training (PMH-C), but I show up with a real-world understanding of how hard motherhood can be. I’m here to be a steady anchor for you as we work through the burnout and the 'mom rage' to find the person you were before you became everyone’s everything. From Tennessee to Washington, I’m honored to help you discover what wholeness means to you.

Let's Work Together

You’ve carried this alone for long.

You don’t need to have it all figured out before we talk. You just need to know that things can feel different. Let’s spend 15 minutes together to see if this feels like the right space for you to finally set the load down.

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My Core Values:

authenticity:

I lead with authenticity.

I’m not the therapist for everyone, and I’m okay with that.

When I’m the right fit, we do good work together. I value genuine connections with my clients, as the therapeutic relationship is the KEY ingredient to your progress.

compassion:

I personally & professionally know how hard life can be. You’ve experienced enough people putting expectations on you, possibly abuse, neglect or trauma.

I invite you to trust that I can bring compassion for you without an agenda.

safety:

With a felt sense of safety, your nervous system will allow you to do deeper work.

You’ll learn to listen to your own inner knowing regarding what you need in order to access a felt sense of safety with me.

You’ll also learn how to ask for what you need in and out of session.

empowerment:

I never tell clients what to do.

Likely, you’ve been put in a box or told what to do for a long time. Working with me means that you will slowly learn to trust your own gut, your own intuition. You’ll reconnect with yourself and learn to live comfortably outside the box.

Cristine was key in my healing journey, learning to love myself, and become a better me through some big life changes... and I will never forget it. She uses trauma healing modalities that will help you get unstuck in your life and relationships.

My background

Everyone makes sense in the context of their own story.

  • Living through a challenging childhood and seeing the impact that has had on my own adult life motivated me to pursue training that empowers women to break free from their past and embrace present, fulfilling lives.

    Models I use include:

    • Brainspotting (brain-body connection)

    • Somatic (body-based)

    • Attachment Theory

    • Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

    • Healing Our Core Issues

    • Inner Child Work / Reparenting

    • Pregnancy, Prenatal & Postpartum Mental Health

    • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

    • Narrative Therapy

    • Parts Work

  • Cristine Steele (#1961) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Brentwood, TN.

    Master’s in Marriage and Family Counseling / Therapy, Trevecca University

    Bachelor’s Degree in Disability Services, Johnson University

    Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

    Developmental and Relational Trauma Therapist (DARTT)

    KAP Provider in partnership with Journey Clinical

Cristine Steele is registered with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists as a Telehealth Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, License Number TLC.2398.MFT.

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