Rise Above Challenges and Embrace Strength with Ryan Pepperman, NCC
/Ryan Pepperman, a seasoned mental health professional with a bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas and an Ed.S. from Middle Tennessee State University, is now a provider at Forward Counseling. With experience as a school counselor in Tennessee and a global perspective, he aims to help individuals achieve their optimal well-being.
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After a successful 14-year career in IT, Forward Counseling’s provider Trina Rogers, LPC-A, returned to a calling shaped in childhood when she first witnessed unaddressed grief and mental health challenges in her community. Grounded in a trauma-informed framework that integrates CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, and Compassion-Focused Therapy, Trina approaches care as a collaborative partnership where adults can safely dismantle survival armor, navigate complex transitions, and rewrite their internal narratives. Below, our in-depth Q&A explores her clinical philosophy, multi-modality toolkit, and deep commitment to helping clients step into lasting mental wealth.