Meet Our Therapists
Amy Jackson, LCSW-MPH
Director of Professional Services, Therapist - On Maternity Leave
Working with Amy feels comfortable and safe, yet challenging. She practices from a warm, person-centered approach where each client’s individual needs are taken into account. Amy believes in stepping outside your comfort zone, but only if there is adequate support available to create the perfect environment for growth.
Amy at a glance:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience.
- Certified instructor in The Gottman Institute’s The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
- Extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Enjoys working with individuals on:
- Self-compassion that blooms into self-esteem
- Inner Criticism
- Navigating burnout, overcoming feelings of having to do it all
- Boundaries that are practical and applicable
- The Happy Hour’s Couples and Family Counseling Specialist
- Key approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and self-compassion work through an Attachment lens.
Brooke Rappaport, PhD
Therapist
Brooke is approved to practice across state lines providing teletherapy to 35 states.
Amy Narusas, LCSW
Therapist - Not accepting new clients on week nights
Working with Amy you can expect to have a partner on your journey who listens to you, collaborates with you, challenges you, and guides you. Amy’s hope is that you leave each therapy session feeling empowered and equipped with the tools necessary to move forward.
Amy at a glance:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of post-graduate experience
- Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Amy is passionate about working with individuals on:
- Unhealthy coping skills
- Building healthy relationships with self and others
- Getting clear on values
- Understanding what brings you meaning and purpose in life
- Living fully with a complex mental health condition
- Previous experience in inpatient psychiatric services, leading group therapy, and serving individuals with persistent mental health diagnoses.
- Key approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family systems, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy
Jeannette Diddens, LCSW
Therapist
Jeannette is passionate about being an anchor of consistency, nonjudgement, and reflection as you explore feelings and experiences during the uncertainties of life. Jeannette creates a grounded environment, helping her guests feel comfortable and open to share their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
Jeannette at a glance:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience.
- Trained in Walking Therapy and The Gottman Method for Couples Therapy
Her specialities include:
- Exposure Therapy and OCD
- Generalized anxiety
- Burnout recovery and prevention
- Compassion fatigue
- Disconnection/disengagement
- Highly effective in helping couples reignite their spark, navigate empty nesting and other life transitions, and strengthen their overall foundation.
- Key approaches: Exposure Response Prevention Therapy, Strengths Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Walking Therapy, The Gottman Method
Hannah Schonewill, LCSW
Therapist
When you work with Hannah, you’ll be welcomed into a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly heard and supported. She prioritizes building a trusting relationship, allowing you the freedom to be open and transparent as you take meaningful steps toward healing and self-discovery.
Hannah at a glance
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience
- Postpartum Doula Trained; certification pending
Hannah specializes in helping clients through:
- Transitions
- Identity shifts
- Perinatal journey
- Persistent and overwhelming worry
- Intrusive thoughts
- Challenging emotions
- Experience working with neurodivergent individuals and parents of children with neurodivergence.
- Emphasizes the importance of personalized, effective coping skills
- Key approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength Based Perspective, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Christa Booker, MMFT
Therapist
Working with Christa as your therapist feels calm, safe, and reassuring. Her warm, lighthearted presence creates a space where you can freely explore your thoughts and feelings. Christa helps you organize your mind, feel truly heard, and embrace your humanness with compassion.
Christa at a Glance:
- Pre-Licensed Master's of Marriage and Family Therapist, with five years of life coaching experience.
- Certified in Gottman 1 and Prepare/Enrich for Premarital Counseling
Clients seek Christa’s support for:
- Gaining deeper insight into both romantic and platonic relationships
- Navigating addiction and addiction-adjacent challenges
- Managing anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts
- Engaging in pre-marital counseling to build a strong foundation
- Developing a clearer sense of self, particularly after higher education or at the start of their career
- Key approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions-Based Focus, Narrative Therapy
Sam Wilson, LPC-MHSP (Temp)
Therapist
Whether you're feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, Sam offers a space where you can slow down, quiet the noise, and begin reconnecting with yourself. Sam's goal is to provide a safe and solid foundation as you explore life roles, boundaries, belief systems, and your unique way of interacting with the world.
Sam at a glance:
- Master’s-level therapist practicing under supervision of Dr. Joy Samuels, LPC-MHSP (TN License #2364)
- Special interest in helping men understand how masculinity and emotional connection can coexist, and guiding them toward living more connected, authentic, and emotionally whole lives.
Clients seek Sam out to help with:
- Navigating anxiety, depression, and difficulties of life
- Understanding relationship dynamics and improving emotional connection
- Breaking free from rigid ideas or limiting beliefs
- Healing from trauma, addiction, and disconnection
- Building a more integrated and honest sense of self
- Key approaches: Sam's approach is warm, genuine, and rooted in humanistic/existential perspectives. Together, you will create a space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly, free from judgment, and work toward changes that feel empowering and true to who you are. Sam uses CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and expressive arts techniques with a backdrop of existential empowerment.
Therapy
Our therapists provide a safe and confidential space for you to express your thoughts, explore your emotions, and dive deeper into recognizing how your past experiences are impacting your current situations. All with the goal to help you develop the tools to feel better in the every day, no matter what life throws at you. Our therapy team is equipped to help you with:
- Navigating anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and stress
- Management of symptoms from trauma or PTSD
- Communication, relationships, and family dynamics
- Mindfulness and coping skills
- Self-esteem, personal growth, and development
- Compassion fatigue and burnout
- Life transitions such as divorce, graduation, moving, empty-nesting
- LGBTQ+ allyship
Our therapists hold the following licenses: PhD, LCSW, or pre-licensed therapists are available for a reduced rate.
Please note, we serve individuals who are 18 and older.
Certain therapists can provide teletherapy to 35 states.
RATES: $125-$205 for 50 minutes.
Please note that The Happy Hour is a private pay practice. We do not work directly with insurance providers or issue superbills (which require an NPI number, Tax ID, and diagnostic code). Our studio is cashless, and we gladly accept all major credit cards along with HSA and FSA cards.
Common Therapeutic Interventions
Our therapists are trained in a wide range of common therapeutic interventions, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Neuro-Affective Relational therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Informed in Internal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Approaches
- Walking Therapy
Couples Therapy
Couples counseling provides a supportive space for any pair—whether romantic partners, family members, or close collaborators—seeking professional guidance to strengthen their relationship or deepen mutual understanding. Our approach is designed to help you navigate challenges and build healthier dynamics by fostering communication, trust, and connection.
We address a wide range of topics, including:
- Conflict resolution
- High-conflict relationships
- Improving communication
- Rebuilding trust
- Recovery and/or substance abuse within a relationship
- Infidelity
- Navigating family dynamics
- Managing life transitions such as parenting, relocation, and work/life balance
- Nurturing emotional intimacy
- Premarital counseling
Our therapists provide a supportive and structured environment where partners can work together to enhance their understanding of each other to develop healthier ways to address challenges.
RATE: Starting at $245 for 50 minutes.
Prepare and Enrich
Build a stronger, more connected relationship with our six-session Prepare & Enrich series designed for couples at every stage; premarital, married, or parenting.
Rooted in decades of research, Prepare & Enrich is the gold standard in relationship assessments, helping couples understand their unique dynamics and grow in meaningful ways.
Each session offers personalized insights into your relationship strengths and areas for growth, empowering you to communicate better, resolve conflict effectively, and deepen emotional connection. Guided by your choice of either Christa Booker, MMFT or Sam Wilson, LPC-MHSP (temp), you’ll learn practical tools and proven strategies to strengthen your bond and build lasting satisfaction. This series isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress, understanding, and creating a relationship that thrives.
Whether you’re preparing for marriage, enriching your partnership, or navigating the challenges of family life, this experience helps you feel more confident and connected. Our mission is simple: to help couples build strong, resilient relationships and reduce the divorce rate across the board. Invest in your relationship today and take the next step toward lasting love and partnership.
Program Details:
You’ll meet for six sessions with a certified Prepare and Enrich counselor who will guide you through meaningful conversations and practical tools to strengthen your relationship.
- Session 1: We’ll start with an easygoing interview to get to know you both and explore your relationship story.
- Session 2: We’ll review your Prepare and Enrich assessment results and take a look at your family histories using a genogram (a visual family map).
- Sessions 3–6: These sessions are fully customized based on your goals and what we learn from your assessment—so you’ll focus on what matters most to your relationship.
Participation the Prepare and Enrich Series includes:
- The Prepare and Enrich Assessment
- The Prepare and Enrich Workbook
- A Notarized Certificate of Completion for Premarital Couples
RATE: $650 all inclusive.
$325 SAVES YOUR SPOT, AND YOU’LL BE BILLED FOR THE REMAINING $325 AFTER 3 WEEKS
Romantic Relationship Support
- Amy Jackson, LCSW-MPH and Jeannette Diddens, LCSW are trained in The Gottman Method.
- Christa Booker, MMFT holds a certification in Gottman Level 1.
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work course available, led by Amy Jackson.
- Couples retreats offered throughout the year for dedicated time to focus on strengthening your relationship.
Therapy vs. Life Coaching
The Happy Hour is here to help you become the most fulfilled and happiest version of yourself. Deciding to start with therapy doesn’t mean you can’t also work with, or transition to a coach, and vice versa. Our team will guide you through your evolving needs. For more information, see our blog.
Not sure where to start? Sign up for a free 15-minute consultation with our Director of Professional Services, Amy Jackson LCSW-MPH.
Accessibility
Accessibility Information for Private Sessions: The main floor of the office is accessible but our second floor, where our conversation rooms are located, can be reached by stairway only. We are able to accommodate private sessions downstairs as needed. Please contact our Hospitality Associate at 615-953-3934 to schedule.