Passionate About Your Recovery

Teri McCann, PhD, CEDS is the founder and executive clinical director of Fairhaven. She earned a Doctorate of Philosophy at Kansas State University. She is a Licensed Psychologist, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. In addition to holding a Mental Health Service Provider designation, she has demonstrated competency in the areas of Social-Personality Psychology and Statistics and Measurement. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee, and the Academy for Eating Disorders.

Early in her career, while working with older adolescents and young adults as an intern at a college counseling center, Dr. McCann became aware of the epidemic nature of eating disorders and the complexity of their origin. While a graduate student and adjunct professor, she worked on Foodways, a project that looked at the social and environmental influences on food choices. Her research evaluated how psychosocial and developmental factors affect children’s food choices and how the early cognitions could lead to disordered eating.

Dr. McCann’s work with patients with eating disorders in Memphis began in 2003. Over time, she became clinical director for an intensive outpatient facility specializing in the treatment of adolescent and adult women with eating disorders. The needs of her patients inspired Dr. McCann to open Fairhaven Treatment Center for clinical care of this complicated population.

“I consider facilitating recovery from eating disorders my life’s work. Effectively working with eating disorders requires a holistic approach to health and healing and a special understanding of the individuals that suffer from them. My goal is to offer a unique and holistic environment that allows self-discovery and promotes personal healing in an atmosphere of safety and tranquility.”

Dr. Saini is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and certified by the American Board of Managed Care Medicine and the American Board of Disability Examiners. Dr. Saini is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the Tennessee Psychiatric Association and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.

As a Registered Dietitian and a Registered Nurse, Whitney is professionally trained with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Tennessee at Martin, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and a Masters of Science in Nutrition from the University of Memphis.

In 2016, Whitney was named one of Memphis’ “Top 30 under 30.”  She played NCAA-Division 1 basketball and loves all things Disney.

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Gandhi

Shaun has over 30 years experience in medical finance and practice management as a Business Manager for a large ophthalmic clinic and surgery center, National Director for a senior living corporation, Regional Business Operations Manager for surgery and urgent care centers and Healthcare Management and Revenue Cycle Consultant.

“My desire has been to get out of the corporate environment and do something that made a real difference in the lives of others.  At Fairhaven I have the opportunity not only to help others in a truly meaningful way but to also give back a portion of the blessings that have been given to me.  “To those whom much is given, much is expected.”  In this beautiful, healing environment, that can be accomplished.”

Shaun is an avid gardener and loves to travel. Her faith and her family, which includes two grandchildren, are her passion.

Brittney received her bachelor of science in Psychology at Mississippi State University and her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Marriage/Couples, and Family counseling at the University of Alabama. Brittney is a National Certified Counselor and a licensed professional counselor mental health specialist currently under licensure supervision. Her background includes working with trauma and accompanying disorders, type one diabetics, and eating disorders. My passion for becoming a human helper is driven by the honor of walking with people through their pain into healing and assisting people in seeing their ability for resiliency.

“The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change.” – Carl Rogers

Megan attained an Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology, concentrating in Behavioral Neuroscience and a Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Memphis in Memphis, TN. Megan is a Nationally Certified Counselor and is working towards completion of supervision for the License Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider designation. Megan finds fulfillment in helping clients heal by establishing safe and secure attachments to themselves and others. She enjoys clinical work but also advocates for Fairhaven clients with their insurance providers through the utilization review process.

Elissa Mackie has her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology in Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling from the University of Colorado- Colorado Springs. She specializes in the area of Art Therapy and unconscious work. She has worked with the mental health community in psychiatric acute care for ten years and felt called to work with eating disorders over a decade ago. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a member of the National Eating Disorder Association. Elissa has advanced experience in psychiatric conditions, art therapy, individual, group and family therapy. She believes that we often hide our true selves and are able to find ourselves from within through the use of art and psychological metaphors.

“I want to help empower people with eating disorders  to live a life that is not burdened by ED. I love that Fairhaven has a philosophy based on compassion, which is a key to recovery.”

Favorite Quote:

“Maybe the journey isn’t about becoming anything. It is about unbecoming everything that isn’t you – so you can become what you were meant to be in the first place.”

Lauren graduated from Transylvania University (yes, this is a real school!) with a Bachelor in Psychology and Spanish. She went on to complete a Masters in Counseling Psychology at the University of Louisville and is currently working towards her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology at the University of Memphis. Lauren has experience working in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, college counseling centers, high school counseling centers, and community mental health clinics. She feels most rewarded by her work when she is able to work collaboratively with clients in creative ways. In her free time, Lauren enjoys trying new restaurants and traveling. She also loves spending time with her dog (who is a certified therapy dog)!

Amy Katherine graduated from Mississippi State University with her Bachelors in Psychology. She later attended the University of Colorado Denver, where she obtained a Masters of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Amy Katherine’s background includes working with trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. She is currently working towards becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor and is under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional. When Amy Katherine is not at work, you can find her outside playing with her two miniature dachshunds.
“I consider it one of the greatest honors of my life to know the clients that walk through our doors. I am continually inspired by their stories and resiliency. I am thankful to work at a facility that is committed to compassionate and individualized care for each client.”
Quote: I believe the greatest gift I can conceive of having from anyone is to be seen by them, heard by them, to be understood and touched by them. The greatest gift I can give is to see, hear, understand and to touch another person. When this is done I feel contact has been made. -Virginia Satir

Natalie Ragland received her Bachelor of Science in nursing and Bachelor of Fine Arts  in dance and theater from the University of Memphis. She is a registered nurse, a certified yoga and Pilates instructor and a modern dancer. She has worked with somatic therapies focusing on body-mind integration through movement, breath, mindfulness and meditation for 15 years.

“I have found mind-body integration to be a powerful path to recovery.  It is my mission to share my path of reclaiming joy through movement and mindfulness to the clients at Fairhaven.”

Favorite Quotes:

Mantra: “Om Shanti, shanti.” (shanti= peace in body, peace in mind, peace in speech)

“Be here now!”

Dana received her Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and Master of Education in Instructional Design.  She is a registered yoga and mediation teacher with a passion for breath work and mantra meditations.  Dana is inpired by truth and beauty in all of its forms and finds it most easily in nature, yoga, and poetry.

“It is with sincere gratitude that I share somatic and experiential therapies with our clients at Fairhaven.  In my own work I have found that we pay attention to grows.  So breathe my sisters, breathe.”

Favorite Quote: Mantra – Sat Nam (truth is my name, truth is my identity)

Work in progress

Sheridan received her Master of Arts in Counseling and her Educational Specialist in Professional Counseling from Seton Hall University. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Proefessional Counselor/Mental Health Services Provider (LPC/MHSP). She has over 10 years of experience working in behavioral health including acute inpatient, school, corrections, and outpatient settings. Sheridan is originally from the North East but made Memphis her home in the spring 2017. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time outdoors. She is an avid scuba diver and Divemaster with over one hundred dives.

Work in progress

Mary will be graduating from the University of Memphis, in December 2019, with a Masters in Clinical Mental Heath Counseling.  She currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Human Development from the University of Arizona.

Mary is certified in animal assisted therapy; where she has led groups with clients interacting with dogs and horses. She moved to Memphis specifically for the masters program that she is currently attending.

I love to travel, my favorite trip was to Central America where I got to travel between Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Donya graduated from Rhodes College with a Bachelors in Neuroscience and a minor in Religious Studies.  She later attended the University of Memphis, where she obtained her Masters in Public Health.

Donya is passionate about the fusion of public heath and mental health; along with the importance of advocacy and community engagement in working towards a better future.  She serves on the board of the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center, where she enjoys bringing a behavioral health informed perspective to the many issues facing our community.  Currently, she is a Level 1 trained IFS Practitioner and is working toward obtaining a certificate as a Clinical Trauma Councelor.

Her hobbies include a love for music – playing guitar and singing, along with traveling, and learning to read/write Farsi (which she presently speaks).

“In my work at Fairhaven, I am given the opportunity to work closely with others in such a unique and restorative setting. It has been the most humbling experience and honor to be apart of the healing process and to walk the path of recovery with the most resilient and empowering of communities”

A recent transplant from Southern California, Emily received her Bachelors of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from California State University, Long Beach. Emily completed her accreditation hours to become a registered dietitian working at the Veterans’ Affairs of Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System while working on her Masters of Science in Nutritional Science at California State University, Long Beach.

While working on her degree, Emily spent 2 years working at an eating disorder clinic in Long Beach, CA. “My time working at the clinic influenced my career in the best way; I feel in love with the population and I became passionate about pursuing my career in this field. This passion is what has eventually led me to Fairhaven.”

Favorite Quote: “To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Work in progress.

Jenny brings to Fairhaven over 11 years of clinical and outpatient experience in providing medical nutrition therapy for acute care and behavioral health patients.  Jenny earned a Bachelor of Consumer Science and Education with a concentration in Dietetics degree from the Univeristy of Memphis. She is a Registered Dietitian, a Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist, and holds a Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management.

Jenny loves spending time with her five animals, crafting, and is currently learning how to sew!

“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety” – Abraham Maslow

Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from Memphis State University. Her extensive background in food service preparation includes over a decade of kitchen ministry at Hope Church in Cordova, meal preparations for Target House and Ronald McDonald House, and mission work in Mexico and Costa Rica.

“Everyone deserves to have a quality life and I am privileged to be part of helping our clients obtain theirs.”

Favorite Quotes:

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller

Kathy has a Bachelor’s in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Dietetics and is a Registered Dietetic Technician.  Kathy has a passion for nutrition.  She loves educating people on what really defines healthy and normal eating.  Her passion is working with eating disorder clients and helping them reclaim their joy.

I love working at Fairhaven and the work we do here. There is a great energy here that is just so open and inviting and I love helping to make a difference in our clients’ lives.

I have 2 Rottweilers, Titan and Thor, who are my fur babies

Native to Memphis and 10+ year Air Force veteran, Chef Leslie recently decided to get back to her roots and move home to Memphis after spending over 15 years living abroad. After 10 years in a versatile and support focused military career, she decided to work towards her culinary goals and moved to Orlando, Florida to receive classical french culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu. She discovered early on that cooking was therapeutic for her and found passion in each plate she made.

Leslie received an A.S. degree in Culinary Arts from LeCordon Bleu, Orlando Culinary academy in March of 2012.

“Cooking has been a passion that I’ve pursued throughout the years and I’ve discovered that cooking with purpose is what drives me to continue in the culinary field. Providing the “medicine” for those who walk in our doors is a rewarding experience. I am grateful to be apart of the healing process here at Fairhaven.”

As a life long Memphian, Ashli attended L’ecole Culinaire where she graduated at the top of her class with a degree in Restaurant Management.  Ashli’s passion for cooking began when she was a small girl; she now enjoys that sentiment spending time baking with her daughter.  When she is not hard at work in the kitchen, Ashli loves to travel with her family and also create pieces of art.

‘Cooking is my happy place and I love to see people enjoying my food’

Work in progress

Courtney Tyler is a Memphis native. She attended Dyersburg State to become a certified Phlebotomist and then went on to Tennessee College of Applied Technology to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Courtney is also a part of The Red Cross-Disaster Response Team. After spending many years in an emergency room setting Courtney wanted to find a place where she could slow down the pace to “stop and smell the roses,” but still feel like she had a purpose and could make a difference. “I feel that Fairhaven is that place for me.” In her spare time, Courtney enjoys spending time with her daughter kayaking, driving off-road with ATVs, traveling, and hiking with their dogs.

“To be one with nature, one must smell like dirt” -Unknown

Jessica received her BA degree in Psychology from the University of Mississippi and has over 15 years of experience in Medical Practice Management and Business Operations Administration.  She enjoys spending time with her family, cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks, and playing ball with her two boys.

‘I feel so fortunate to have gained my Fairhaven Family.  The warmth and compassion that fills each room of Fairhaven not only changes the lives of our clients, it strengthens and encourages each of us every day.’

“You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.” – Bob Marley

Jennifer earned her Master’s in Health Administration from A.T. Still University.

Jennifer is a mother of 4 and has over 25 years of experience working in the healthcare field.  She also enjoys taking care of her 3 rescue dogs, as well as a cat.  She is an amateur photographer, an avid reader, and a collector of antique books.

She hopes to one day retire from the healthcare profession to live in a cabin in the mountains and own a bookstore.

Tamara Walthall has an Associate of Science Degree in Healthcare Management and a Diploma in Insurance Billing and Coding from Herzing University, She also received a diploma in Medical Assistant from Concord Career Institute. Tamara is a Licensed and Bonded Tennessee Notary Public. She loves spending time with family, shopping, traveling and serving on the leadership team at her local church.

Jeannie earned her B.A. degree in Psychology from The University of Memphis.  She has always been interested in the field of psychology, and has several years of professional experience in the social/psychology field.

Jeannie loves helping people and truly values the sense of fulfillment of positively impacting the lives of others.

Jeanie enjoys spending time with her family.  She also has a knack for finding four-leaf clovers.

Favorite Quote:

“Life is like riding a bicycle.  To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ~ Albert Einstein

Pa’Sonna earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Memphis, and is certified in CPR and CPI.  She brings to Fairhaven her experience as a mentor, a counselor, and a residential coordinator.

Pa’Sonna played Division 1 basketball for Ole Miss and the Univeristy of Memphis (2010-2014).  She loves to travel in her free time, and enjoys hanging out with friends.

“Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better and your better is best.” – St. Jerome

A native of North Alabama, David began working at Fairhaven in September 2017.  David has a vast knowledge of maintenance and warehousing, is OSHA certified in mechanical operation, high angle rescue and fire brigade and has extensive training in safety operations.  As facilities manager and safety officer , David is responsible for upkeep of all Fairhaven properties including contractor scheduling, safety inspections and maintenance and appliance supply orders. David and his wife, Suzanne, are empty nesters that enjoy traveling and spending time with family and four furbabies, Zoe, Mack, Maggie Mae and Lexie. In addition to being facilities manager and safety officer, David is the Fairhaven Elvis impersonator.

“I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.” Thomas Jefferson

Stacey has extensive experience helping people feel secure and settled in various environments. Her talents and practiced eye for blending landscaping, interior decorating, maintenance, security, and functionality create safe, comfortable havens for employees, clients, and visitors. She is a consummate professional who interacts with all of the Fairhaven’s stakeholders and holds vendors to the highest standards of workmanship.

I want EVERY SINGLE PERSON that struggles with ED to know there is HOPE/HEALING/CARING here at Fairhaven, if they take the step toward it.Recovery is a destination waiting for them….and it’s a beautiful place! Fairhaven is a jeweled path in that direction.

I want to retire in the mountains of East Tennessee someday and do nothing except read books and tie-dye EVERYTHING! My motto for life…”Just Breathe”

Miranda has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Belhaven University and received a Master’s in Business Administration with a Concentration in Human Resource Management from Strayer University.

She loves spending quality time with her grandchildren, traveling, music, and volunteering at her church.

‘I feel honored to be a part of the Fairhaven family and look forward to growing and learning with the company.’

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain” – Vivian Greene