Healing Attachment Wounds and Addressing the Core of Complex Trauma

Mike found his passion for helping others through his own journey of healing and recovery. Mike is a Florida Certified Addiction Counselor and an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Mike is also a nationally Certified Trauma Professional, Neuro Affective Relational Model® (NARM®) Practitioner, and received advanced training in Yoga and Meditation training while studying in India. Mike started his career in the mental health field working with adult clients who suffered from complex trauma and PTSD, as well as chemical and process addictions, and has since focused his attention on helping teens and their families find hope and healing.

In addition, Mike is a national speaker, consultant, and trainer on the topics of developmental trauma, addiction, and adolescent treatment. Utilizing his extensive training and experience in the fields of trauma, somatic psychology, interpersonal neurobiology, and addiction treatment, Mike is responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of individual, group, and family therapy programming for clients and their loved ones at Family First.

Brooke is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (TN #1492) and an Executive Clinical Advisor at BrightQuest Treatment Centers. Brooke began her journey at BrightQuest in 2015, taking on various roles from intern to executive leadership while having the opportunity to support and build a thriving therapeutic milieu that has aided many individuals with severe psychiatric diagnoses and their families successfully build a life of self-management, independence, and belonging. Brooke is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and an Approved Clinical Supervisor in the State of Tennessee.

Khamaria was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and moved to Nashville, Tennessee where she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology with a Minor in Psychology at Tennessee State University and Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Lipscomb University. While completing her Master’s Degree, Khamaria found a passion for working with people and helping them seek change. Following the completion of her master’s program, Khamaria gained experience in community mental health which allowed her to work with young men, women, individuals, couples, and families. In her free time, Khamaria enjoys traveling and connecting with her family and friends. Khamaria joined the BrightQuest Nashville team in July of 2020 and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Tennessee (1721).