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Dr. Andrea Sheffield PhD, LMFT

Dr. Andrea Sheffield is a therapist, advocate and public speaker.  Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Middle Tennessee has been her home for over 30 years.  Dr. Sheffield earned her bachelor’s degree from the historic Tennessee State University. She later completed both her master’s degree and PhD in Clinical Counseling at Trevecca University, Nashville, TN. She has been married to her husband, Jarvis Sheffield, Ed.D., for over 19 years and is a proud bonus mom to Taylor Sheffield.

Dr. Sheffield is actively engaged in community leadership and service. 
A passionate mental health advocate and public speaker, Dr. Sheffield is dedicated to empowering others by valuing their unique experiences and perspectives. Her compassionate approach creates a safe space where individuals and couples can find clarity, healing, and renewed hope.

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Therapist|Educator

Inspiring Positive Change Daily.

Dr. Andrea Sheffield is the founder of Sheffield Counseling Services and Therapy Suites of Smyrna, LLC, where she has been serving individuals and families in Rutherford County, Tennessee, and surrounding areas since 2011. As a licensed marriage and family therapist in her private practice, she specializes in marriage counseling and is deeply committed to helping couples rebuild trust, strengthen emotional connection, and restore intimacy. Dr. Sheffield also provides individual therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the lasting effects of childhood trauma.

Dr. Sheffield is also an adjunct professor in the Graduate Counseling Program at Trevecca University in Nashville, where she is passionate about mentoring and preparing the next generation of therapists. She serves as a board member for the Nashville Area Association of Christian Counselors and is a Regional Lead for the National Association of Black Counselors.

Setting boundaries can be the easy part; handling people’s reactions is the real challenge. ~Dr. Sheffield

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Public Speaker|Advocate

Empowering Change Through Advocacy and Insight

A passionate mental health advocate and public speaker, Dr. Sheffield is dedicated to empowering others by valuing their unique experiences and perspectives. Her compassionate approach creates a safe space where individuals and couples can find clarity, healing, and renewed hope.

Dr. Sheffield is also an adjunct professor in the Graduate Counseling Program at Trevecca University in Nashville, where she is passionate about mentoring and preparing the next generation of therapists. She serves as a board member for the Nashville Area Association of Christian Counselors and is a Regional Lead for the National Association of Black Counselors.

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