Providers
E. Atiya Hodges, LCSW - Lead Clinician
I have known that I wanted to be a therapist since I was a young child and I am ecstatic to be working in this field. I am a firm believer in whole health and believe that mental health is just one portion of what it takes to be a healthy functioning human.
I have been a practicing therapist since 2012 and received my MSW degree from The Florida State University in 2009. I am currently enrolled in the DSW(Doctorate o Social Work) program at University of Tennessee-Knoxville and am looking forward to completing the program in Spring 2023. I draw from a variety of theoretical approaches including but not limited to Cognitive Theory/Cognitive Behavior theory, person centered, strengths focused, solution focused with a heavy foundation of Womanisim/Black feminism Theory.
When I’m not being a therapist (or studying for school) you can find me playing The Sims, chilling with my cats or dancing my life away on the stage (pre-Covid Days). I love cartoons especially the ones that you wouldn’t want to show around children and I look forward to working with you.
Gankoya Leaman, LMSW
Hello, My name is Gankoya Leaman and It is my pleasure to work with you!
Life is a gigantic book. What chapter are you on in your story? Therapy can be scary and unfamiliar, knowing this, I strive to provide a safe, empathetic, non-judgmental space for you to process moments in your present and past chapter(s).
I work from a person-centered approach, meaning you will have full control around expressing your needs while becoming your best self! I specialize in working with individuals who battle with stress, depression, low self-esteem, maladaptive coping mechanisms, porous/ridged boundaries and relationship issues.
My passion is to work with African American persons. I am gender affirming, LBGTQAI+ allied and sex worker friendly. I am also open to any religious/Spiritual beliefs, including atheism or agnosticism.
Kevana West - rDMT,
Kevana S. West is a multimedia artist born and bred right here in Nashville, TN; some of her most beloved hobbies include miniature sculpture, writing songs on the ukulele and playing Monopoly. Kevana, a dance movement therapist in training, believes that art making has the power to heal and describes her theoretical orientation as integrative and eclectic.
Our collective struggle is that we have inherited a world of imbalance and as such, imbalance lives within each of us. Together, we will work to find equilibrium and healing amongst the madness. Within the therapeutic relationship, it is my goal to help clients develop and hone the best version of themselves according to their own vision. Through the integration of movement and the expressive arts, I seek to assist clients in rewriting their narratives in a way that embodies dignity and strength.
I enjoy working with diverse populations and feel honored to hold space for individuals as they embark on their journey toward healing and wholeness. It is my belief that healing is done in community, and that true change can only occur in the space between individuals. In service of this, it is my pleasure to work with clients and their communities, whether it be family, coworkers, or friends.
