Dayna Sykes, LPC-S, MHSP, RPT-S

Preferred Name: Dayna

EMDR Certified Therapist

EMDR Consultant-in-Training

Online Therapy

About Me

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-S, MHSP), Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S) and Certified TraumaPlay Therapist and Supervisor. I also provide supervision and consultation to therapists seeking licensure or certification.

Education & Experience

I have been working with children and their families for 20+ years. I began my work in a community mental health agency working with at-risk youth and their families. In 2011 I transitioned to private practice where I work primarily with children 3 and up, teens, and adult women with Complex Trauma.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

I am a member of EMDRIA, the Association for Play Therapy, the TN Association for Play Therapy, and TN Licensed Professional Counselor Association(TLPCA).

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Mood Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Children (4-12)
  • Group

Language

  • English