Cedars Mental Wellness Services

Cedars Mental Wellness Services was founded by Leah Shanks, LPC-MHSP, in 2017 to serve the community with personalized, compassionate, evidence-based mental health counseling services to adults and children. My areas of focus include: trauma related disorders, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and the relationship between physical health and mental health. Mental health is a cornerstone of whole-person wellness. Now, as medical science understands better the direct influence of mental health on physical health, I seek to deliver care that is in keeping with this evidence. I received my B.A in Psychology from Ole Miss where I also ran cross country and track. From there I went on to receive a Masters in Sports Psychology from the University of Tennessee. This led me to also pursue a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from The University of Tennessee. After graduation I spent five years working school-based and outpatient therapy in Waynesville, NC before moving to Lebanon, TN in 2012. I worked school-based therapy for four years before making the move to Private Practice.