Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone – Clarksville, TN

Julie Adams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over eighteen years of clinical experience in the behavioral health field. Julie joined the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone in Clarksville, TN in October of 2018. Julie spent several years working specifically with military children and their families. Julie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work. Julie specializes in the treatment of children and families with an emphasis on healthy parenting methods and strong parent-child relationships. She provides Parent-Child Interaction Therapy; she is a Certified PCIT Therapist and is currently training agency staff in that modality. Julie is rostered in Child Parent Psychotherapy. Julie has expertise and additional training in the treatment of childhood anxiety, depression, trauma, and disruptive disorders; TF-CBT and MATCH-ADTC are modalities used. Julie has a special interest in resilient relationships and has co-facilitated relationship workshops at the clinic. She is trained in Emotion Focused Couples Therapy and applies similar techniques with military families. Along with children, couples and family interventions, she has expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the adult population. Julie has experience working with infants and parents on bonding and attachment, has training as a school social worker, and has worked with individuals having drug and alcohol dependency concerns. Julie is trained to deliver several Evidenced Based Treatments and has an ongoing commitment to advance her supervisory techniques to support staff in their use of best clinical practices. She took part in the Unlocking Potential leadership course, is a certified supervisor, and has provided talks on time management for leaders. Julie designs and implements presentations for child serving professionals; she has presented workshops on childhood adversity and trauma, infant trauma and brain development, and child disruptive behaviors. In addition to her responsibilities as Clinic Director, Julie is committed to engaging in the community. She was a member of CVN Director’s Council, is a 2024 Leadership Clarksville graduate and is a member of the Clarksville Chamber of Commerce. Julie is licensed to provide care in: TN, KY, MI, and FL.

Venée Hummel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (TX, TN, KY, FL, and AL) with a specialty focus on evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder, suicide prevention, and anxiety disorders, particularly among military populations. Post graduate school, Venée completed her clinical training as a fellow with the STRONG STAR Research Consortium and Consortium to Alleviate PTSD at UT Health San Antonio (Fort Cavazos site with CRDAMC). She is expertly trained and certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD (PE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and Nightmares (CBT-I&N), and the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS). Venée is also a certified consultant for trainees learning Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD (PE). Alongside providing therapy interventions, she also contributed to the development of the CBT-I&N treatment manual; become a certified consultant to trainees learning PE; and she regularly provides clinical workshops on relevant topics impacting military mental health. Within the Cohen Veterans Network, she is a master trainer on suicide prevention and the evidence-based assessment of PTSD. In addition to clinical work, Venée is honored to support and train clinical staff, champion the use of evidence-based practices at the clinic, and oversee continuous quality improvement initiatives that help our clinic more effectively meet the needs of our military-connected patients.

Cindy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has over 9 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations to include children, teens, adults and couples. She is a spouse of an active duty service member of the US Army. Cindy holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and International relations and graduated with her master’s degree in Social Work from Columbia University in New York. Upon graduating, she moved to Alaska where her husband had been stationed. She started her career in Alaska working primarily with children who have endured significant trauma(s) and attachment ruptures. Cindy became proficient in treating children through TF-CBT, Child Centered Play Therapy approaches and the ARC model (Attachment, Regulation and Competency). Cindy is a trauma informed therapist who utilizes a variety of therapeutic techniques and approaches, tailoring treatment to each individual patient. She is also an artist, often incorporating art and creative, experiential interventions into her practice with children (and adults!). Working with the CVN Clinics the past 3 years, she has developed a passion in delivering services via telehealth. After 10 years of practicing yoga, she became a registered yoga instructor (RYT 200) in 2020. Cindy believes in the power of the mind body connection and somatic processing and healing. Cindy is trained in EMDR and has experience in delivering it virtually.

Kaylee is an Oklahoma native, brought to Tennessee in 2013 during her husband’s active-duty military service. She is currently a member of the Army Reserves as a Medical Logistics Specialist. Kaylee holds a bachelor’s degree from Austin Peay State University in Healthcare Management and is pursuing a Master of Healthcare Administration. Between her time as a wife to an active-duty service member and experiences in the reserves, Kaylee understands the challenges of military life and the importance of caring for mental health. She and her family enjoy bodybuilding, horseback riding, and traveling to new destinations. As the Office Manager, Kaylee is proud to serve her country and military community alongside the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone’s mission.

Beky Evans grew up in Miami, Florida and has lived all over the country. She enlisted in the US Army at 18 years old then transitioned into the US Army Reserves once her Active Duty time was up. After settling in Clarksville, Tennessee she attended Austin Peay State University to pursue a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Psychology. As a veteran herself and wife to a combat veteran she knows how important it is for the military veteran community to have access to quality mental health care. Beky has a passion for helping others, in her spare time she enjoys gardening, travelling, and spending time with her friends, family, and her two cats. As an Office Coordinator at the Steven A Cohen Clinic at Centerstone, Beky is proud to continue serving the military community.

Stephanie has lived in Clarksville most of her life and attended Austin Peay State University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. She has been with her best friend for 30 years, has four beautiful children and three grandchildren, and enjoys reading, outdoor activities, and traveling. Stephanie loves helping people and is excited to be part of the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic team!

Sharon is a Sandusky, Ohio, native and the mother of three adult children. She relocated to the Clarksville area to plant her roots & establish her village. Sharon retired early from her position of 22 years with one healthcare system (serving in various positions) but only after obtaining an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Radiological Technology from Bowling Green State University-Firelands Campus. Sharon has a passion for people and has decided to return to the path of healthcare in the position of Office Coordinator with the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone, which is proven to be an established asset to the Clarksville area and surrounding vicinity to which it delicately serves post 9/11 veterans and families. Sharon is no stranger to the military lifestyle as she was once an Air Force spouse in the early to mid-90s (stationed in Misawa, Japan & Grand Forks, North Dakota). She considers it a true honor to be part of a dynamic team that serves our military community with dignity, high integrity, and deep-rooted respect.

Meet Ariel Upson, an office coordinator with a passion for mental health research and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. Ariel was born and raised in middle Tennessee and received her BS in Psychology from Tennessee Tech, along with an AA in Art from Motlow. In her free time, Ariel enjoys learning about new technology, creating digital art, and traveling to new places.

Alicia was born and raised in Clarksville. She has many family members who have served in the Armed Forces. She has worked in the medical field for over 20 years and in behavioral health since 2015. As a parent of a child with autism, she feels working in this field is the best way to be an advocate. She has had the pleasure of working with many different physicians in Clarksville and she truly enjoys helping people and making sure they leave the office with a smile.