Dr. Rachel Gulley
PH.D., LPC-MHSP, CSAT, CPTT CST
Therapist
Dr. Rachel Gulley is a board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider who also holds board certifications as a sexual addiction therapist (CSAT), partner trauma therapist (CPTT), and sex therapist (CST). She is a Rome Foundation GastroPsych specialist. Dr. Rachel works with all ages in individual, couple, and group formats.
She specializes in chronic illness, gastrointestinal disorders, sex therapy, betrayal trauma, and compulsive sexual behavior. In addition, Dr. Rachel specializes in caring for the needs of partners and family members of those experiencing compulsive sexual behaviors. Dr. Rachel is the mental health contributor for the Embracing Ostomy Life program, founded and led by Rolf Benirschke. She is a mentor for several inflammatory bowel disease organizations and works closely with several local GI departments.
With many years of training and experience, Dr. Rachel Gulley is patently committed to providing excellent individualized care and evidence-based treatment for everyone she sees while offering compassionate support in a safe, understanding environment.
Dr. Rachel Gulley
PH.D., LPC-MHSP, CSAT, CPTT CST
Therapist
Dr. Rachel Gulley is a board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider who also holds board certifications as a sexual addiction therapist (CSAT), partner trauma therapist (CPTT), and sex therapist (CST). She is a Rome Foundation GastroPsych specialist. Dr. Rachel works with all ages in individual, couple, and group formats.
She specializes in chronic illness, gastrointestinal disorders, sex therapy, betrayal trauma, and compulsive sexual behavior. In addition, Dr. Rachel specializes in caring for the needs of partners and family members of those experiencing compulsive sexual behaviors. Dr. Rachel is the mental health contributor for the Embracing Ostomy Life program, founded and led by Rolf Benirschke. She is a mentor for several inflammatory bowel disease organizations and works closely with several local GI departments.
With many years of training and experience, Dr. Rachel Gulley is patently committed to providing excellent individualized care and evidence-based treatment for everyone she sees while offering compassionate support in a safe, understanding environment.
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Education & Organizations
- Ph.D., Clinical Counseling, Education, and Supervision – Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, TN
- Master of Education, Clinical Counseling – Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology - Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
- Chi Sigma Iota- Theta Nu Chapter Past President, 2021-2022
- American Board of Christian Sex Therapists
- American Counseling Association
- Association of Junior Leagues International
- Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Partner Specialists
- Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America
- International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
- International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals
- International Society for Sexual Medicine
- National Board for Certified Counselors
- Rome Foundation Psychogastroenterology Division
- Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association
- United Ostomy Associations of America
- Multiple City Leadership Committees
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Training & Certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor- Mental Health Service Provider (License # 2964- State of Tennessee)
- National Certified Counselor
- Board-Certified Partner Trauma Therapist
- Board-Certified Sex Addiction Specialist
- Board-Certified Sex Therapist
- Brainspotting Level 1 Practitioner
- Rome Foundation GastroPsych Provider
- Advanced Sex Therapy
- Association of Junior Leagues International Organizational Leadership Institute
- Basic Issues in Sex Therapy
- Basic Skills Training in GI Psychology
- Biopsychosocial Conceptualization and Use of Neuromodulators in the Treatment of DGBI
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain and Medical Conditions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI)
- Core Competencies and Treatment Strategies for Trauma, PTSD, Grief, and Loss
- Dysfunctional, Compulsive/Addictive, and Paraphilic Sexuality
- Emotional Focused Therapy Core Skills Modules 1 & 2
- Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Pediatric Functional Abdominal Pain
- Externship in Emotional Focused Therapy – Couples/Individuals
- Feeding Disorders in Young Children
- Functional Nausea and Vomiting
- Human Sexuality: A Therapeutic Integration
- Interdisciplinary Management of ARFID in Pediatric Patients
- PREPARE/ENRICH
- Sexuality: Medical Issues, Trauma, and Abuse, Special Population
- Transition of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients from Pediatric to Adult Care
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Publications & Presentations
- Mental Health Specialist and Contributor for Embracing Ostomy Life https://embracingostomylife.org
- Dr. Rachel’s own IBD and ostomy journey were featured in the Winter 2023 edition of The Phoenix: The official publication of the UOAA. Benirschke, R. (2023, Winter). Journeys of Inspiration. The Phoenix, 19(1), 26-29.
- The Moderating Effects of Mindfulness Practices and Psychological Adaptation on the Relationship Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Anxiety, Depression, and Life Satisfaction (Christian Gulley, 2022)
- Doctoral Practicum Experiences: Increasing Leadership Opportunities, Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Conference- Seattle, WA, 2019
- Issues Girls Face, Veteran’s Parkway Church of Christ - Murfreesboro, TN, 2019
- Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll: Historic and Current Trends in Opioid and Sex Addiction, Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association -Nashville, TN, 2019; Metro Nashville Police Department - Nashville, TN, 2019
- Stereotyping: Experiential Presentation, Trevecca Nazarene University - Nashville, TN, 2018
- Keeping a Pure Heart, Grace Baptist Church - Madison, TN, 2015
- Social Media in Pastoral Counseling, Salvation Army Pastoral Counseling Workshop- Nashville, TN, 2013
- Crisis Counseling with Children and Adolescents, Salvation Army Pastoral Counseling Workshop- Nashville, TN 2013
- Multiple Presentations on Research Conducted including Qualitative and Quantitative Data
- Multiple Presentations on Various Topics
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Personal
Dr. Rachel and her husband, Dr. Caleb Gulley, have been married since 2013 and love spending time with their son and mini aussiedoodle.
Dr. Rachel enjoys spending time with her family and cherished friends. She loves traveling, learning new things, and being involved in her community. She enjoys playing golf, painting, writing, reading, being outdoors, and Tennessee Volunteers Football.