Get to know our Nashville-based Queer therapists serving Tennessee!

Meet our Team

  • Urielle Samis, LCSW (she/her)

    THERAPIST and FOUNDER

    “I founded Healing Umbrella in early 2021. It has been my longtime dream to create a queer therapy space that affirms our diversity and reconnects us with our innate natural joy.”

    Specialties include:

    Trauma (EMDR and IFS)

    Trans/nonbinary care; gender exploration

    Couples and relationships/sex-positivity

    Working with other therapists

    Also offers:

    LMSW clinical supervision

    Intern Supervision

    Clinical consultation

    Trainings

  • Allie Krew, LPC-MHSP (she/her)

    THERAPIST and INTERN SUPERVISOR

    “My goal is to create a safe space for you to explore your identity and grow through discovery of authentic connection to self and others.”

    Specialties include:

    LGBTQ+ teens and young adults

    Childhood and religious trauma

    Couples and relationships/sex-positivity

    Neurodivergence

    Also offers:

    Intern Supervision

    Clinical Consultation

  • Amy Eller, LPC-MHSP (she/her)

    THERAPIST

    “Through therapy, I create a path toward living genuinely and lovingly with self-acceptance.”

    Specialties include:

    LGBTQ+ Issues

    LGBTQ+ older adults

    Couples and relationships/sex-positivity

    Trauma, Depression, and Anxiety

    Also offers:

    LPC Clinical Supervision

    Clinical Consultation

  • Reece Thomas, LPC-MHSP Temp (they/them)

    THERAPIST

    “Feeling safe inside our bodies and relationships is critical to healing work and untangling the early childhood messages that still interfere today.”

    Specialties include:

    QTBIPOC adults

    Autism and Neurodivergence

    OCD

    Religious and intergenerational trauma

    Also offers:

    Clinical Consultation

  • Nat Nigro, M. Ed., LPC-MHSP temp (they/them)

    THERAPIST and ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT

    “I specialize in supporting Queer and Neurodivergent clients navigate the effects of complex trauma and other challenges of existing with these identities.”

    Specialties include:

    Autism and Neurodivergence

    Trans/nonbinary care; gender exploration

    LGBTQ+ kids and teens

    Trauma (EMDR)

    Also offers:

    Clinical consultation

    Training

  • Ocean Ray, APRN, PMHNP-BC (they/them)

    PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTIONER

    “I am passionate about bringing mental health care, ease, compassion, healing, and liberation to diverse beings of all ages.”

    Specialties include:

    Psychiatric Medication Management

    Somatic and Body-based Coping Skills

    Mindfulness

  • Taylor Renwick, LMSW (she/they)

    THERAPIST

    “I know how vital a welcoming, compassionate environment is to your safety, genuine growth, and wellbeing. I'm so excited to stand alongside you as we begin that journey!”

    Specialties include:

    LGBTQ+ Issues

    Sex-Positivity: ENM, kink, etc.

    Trauma-informed care

  • Elliot Burnette, MSSW Candidate (they/them)

    THERAPIST INTERN

    "I want to help you deconstruct past or present harmful messages that you may be holding from family, friends, society, or a religious community."

    Specialties include:

    Sex-Positivity, ENM, kink, etc.

    Working with men

    Trans/nonbinary care; gender exploration

    Religious trauma and spirituality

  • Rod Mills, MA Candidate (he/him)

    THERAPIST INTERN

    “Our unique gifts, talents, and wisdom often grow from our Queer identities. I am especially interested in helping Gay men better understand themselves, create and sustain caring relationships, and enjoy being gay!”

    Specialties include:

    Gay men

    LGBTQ+ older adults

    Couples and relationships/sex-positivity

    Religious trauma and spirituality

  • Troy Morrow (he/him)

    ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

    Social Media

    Queer Mental Health Blog

    Community Relationships

    Administrative Support