Jeremy has a heart for helping families rediscover connection, especially in seasons of stress, change, or disconnection. As the founder of The Connection Place, he’s passionate about walking alongside adults, parents, children, teens, and families to rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and experience the kind of connection they were designed for.
For more than 25 years, Jeremy has dedicated his career to supporting families through life’s transitions—both the everyday challenges and the deeper struggles that test relationships. His approach is deeply rooted in attachment and connection, offering a safe and compassionate space where healing can begin.
Jeremy has completed extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and works from a strong attachment-based framework. He is also a Certified Theraplay Practitioner, Trainer, and Supervisor, integrating Theraplay’s playful and relational methods into much of his work with children and their caregivers. In addition, Jeremy is a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner and trained in Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®), developed by Dr. Karen Purvis and Dr. David Cross at Texas Christian University—an approach designed to meet the unique needs of children “from hard places,” including those who are adopted or have experienced early trauma.
As an adoptive parent himself, Jeremy brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to his work with families navigating the complexities of adoption and attachment. He knows firsthand the beauty and challenges of parenting a child with a history of loss, and he approaches each family with empathy, respect, and hope.
Jeremy has previously served as a faculty supervisor for the Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program at Lipscomb University, and he is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. He holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, and is a member of the Tennessee Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and the Theraplay Association.
Outside the therapy room, Jeremy is a devoted husband and dad to three amazing children. He enjoys hunting, fishing, reading, sports, and traveling—but most of all, he loves spending time with his family and being present in the everyday moments that make life meaningful.
