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We specialize in helping adults navigate:
Insomnia and sleep problems
Anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns
PTSD and trauma
Grief and life transitions
Burnout and emotional exhaustion
Coping with chronic medical conditions and pain— We have experience working with individuals who have autoimmune conditions, POTS, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), tinnitus, cancer, traumatic brain injuries, and dementia.
Caregiver stress and support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) or sleep problems
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Mindfulness-based interventions and clinical hypnosis
Somatic-based therapy approaches
We frequently support:
Healthcare professionals, including nurses, physicians, surgeons, and ICU/ED providers
Adults with chronic or complex medical conditions (e.g., autoimmune conditions, POTS, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), tinnitus, cancer, traumatic brain injuries, and dementia).
Individuals struggling with insomnia, sleep or fatigue-related concerns
Adults navigating major life transitions, including retirement or “empty nest” adjustments
College students and young adultss
How I work:
I believe healing happens when we work with the whole person — mind, body, nervous system, and lived experience.
Many of the clients who seek me out are thoughtful, insightful, and self-aware. They have often spent years in talk therapy, read the books, and worked hard to understand their patterns, yet still feel stuck. This is not a failure of effort or insight. Trauma, chronic stress, illness, and sleep disruption are not held only in our thoughts — they are experienced and stored in the body.
My work blends evidence-based psychological treatment with somatic and mind–body approaches. We may use structured methods such as CBT-insomia ACT, EMDR, or hypnotherapy while also paying close attention to nervous system regulation, physical sensations, and intuitive signals that arise in the therapeutic process. Healing is not forced or rushed; it unfolds as safety, awareness, and capacity grow. We can sometimes simulteanously work on sleep or insomnia as well as trauma.
I am deeply interested in the body’s innate wisdom and the ways people naturally move toward healing when given the right support. This perspective is shaped by both formal training and early exposure to Indigenous healing traditions through my grandmother. I view intuition not as something unscientific, but as another form of information — one that becomes clearer and more reliable as the nervous system settles.
Clients often describe our work as grounding, spacious, and clarifying. My role is not to fix you, but to help you reconnect with internal resources, resilience, and insight that may feel inaccessible during periods of pain, exhaustion, or overwhelm.
This approach tends to resonate most with people who value depth, curiosity, and embodiment, and who are open to working at both a cognitive and somatic level. If you’re looking for therapy that honors complexity, science, and the intelligence of the body, you’re likely in the right place.
See also Dyani Saxby’s Psychology Today Profile page: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/dyani-saxby-franklin-tn/1079537
and Therapy Tribe Profile:
https://www.therapytribe.com/listing/dyani-saxby-psychologist-franklin-tennessee-united-states-37064/#:~:text=Dyani%20Saxby%20Practice%20Details&text=I%20draw%20from%20evidence%2Dbased,your%20work%20within%20these%20modalit
How I work:
When illness, pain, and trauma have shaped your nervous system, healing requires more than willpower.
I am a licensed psychologist with specialized expertise in depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, insomnia, and trauma-related conditions. Healing requires a map and a compass. My approach combines the structure of behavioral therapy—giving you the practical tools to navigate daily life—with holistic practices that honor the whole person.
I believe that anxiety and depression are often messengers telling us that something in our lives is out of alignment. By bridgeing the gap between “doing” (changing habits/behaviors) and “being” (breath, mindfulness, and somatic awareness), we create a sustainable path toward wellness. Let’s stop just “getting through the day” and start building a life that feels authentic to you.
I also have specialized training and experience when depression, anxiety, and trauma intersect with chronic or complex medical illness. I hold advanced training in behavioral sleep medicine and guided imagery, and my work focuses on helping clients understand and retrain nervous system patterns shaped by trauma, illness, and prolonged stress.
Many of the individuals I work with live with autoimmune conditions, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), POTS, and other medically complex or poorly understood conditions. These experiences often involve persistent pain, fatigue, sleep disruption, and repeated encounters with feeling misunderstood or dismissed within healthcare systems. Over time, this can erode confidence, stability, and a sense of trust in one’s own body.
Trauma is not always the result of a single event. It can also develop through ongoing medical stress, unpredictable symptoms, repeated invalidation, or living in a body that no longer feels reliable. My work helps clients make sense of these experiences, identify patterns that maintain suffering, and begin shifting both physiological and psychological responses in practical, achievable ways.
My approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and evidence-based, with a strong emphasis on nervous system regulation and skill-building. Therapy is active and purposeful. We work collaboratively to clarify goals, reduce symptom intensity, improve sleep and pain management, and create strategies that clients can apply outside of session. Many clients notice changes early in treatment as they gain tools that help the body and mind settle and respond differently.
I provide a judgment-free, grounded space where clients can show up fully and be understood. Clients often describe my style as calm, steady, and reassuring, while also feeling focused and forward-moving. I believe meaningful therapy balances compassion with direction, and insight with action.
Finding the right therapist matters, particularly when trauma and chronic illness are involved. If we are a good fit, I would be honored to support you as you work toward greater stability, relief, and a renewed sense of agency — even in the context of ongoing medical challenges. d
We specialize in:
-Insomnia and sleep problems
-Anxiety and depression
-PTSD and trauma
-Grief/ loss
-Stress/ exhaustion/ burnout
-Coping with medical problems
-Chronic pain
-Caregiver support
We offer the following treatment modalities depending on your needs, values, and preferences:
-Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety and depression
-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
-Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
-Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
-Mindfulness and Clinical Hypnosis
-Somatic Therapy
We specialize in helping:
-Nurses and physicians (especially ED, ICU physicians and surgeons)
-College students
-Retirees adjusting to health problems or “empty nest”
-Individuals suffering with chronic medical conditions
-Adults struggling with sleep problems
-Adults struggling with overeating or binge eating disorders
Red Deer Providers are:
Neurodivergent affirming
LGBTQIA+ affirming
We are in network with:
-Medicare
-Blue Cross Blue Shield
-Aetna
-Optum/ UBH
-Cigna and Evernorth
Offering both telehealth and in-person sessions to Tennessee residents from our convenient, accessible, and private Franklin, Tennessee locations
We are conveniently located in Middle Tennessee. We offer both in person and telehealth appointments. Our spaces are accessible (ADA compliant), offering both convenience and privacy. There is free parking: 103 Forrest Crossings Blvd., Suite 201B, Franklin, TN 37064.
In addition to being licensed in the state of Tennessee, we are authorized to practice under the PSYPACT interstate compact to offer therapy across 42+ participating states. See if your state is included here: https://psypact.gov/page/psypactmap
PSYPACT (Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact) allows licensed psychologists to provide therapy across state lines through secure teleheatlh platforms.
Our space is private and therapuetic, making it an ideal space for individuals struggling with PTSD, nervous system dysregulation, insomnia, or other sleep problems.
The laws of the state the client is located in governs confidentiality and privilege.
For clients: You can request a copy of your records via fax: 1-931-346-0024.
For TX clients: You may contact the Council as found on the Counci’s Contact Us webpage here: https://bhec.texas.gov/contact-us/. You can file a complaint here: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection
Mission
We empower our clients with skills to improve their sleep, mental, and physical health.
Aspiration
We aspire to increase access to high quality sleep and health psychology services to those who might benefit.
Our standard session fee is $200 per session for Dr. Shollenbarger and $230 per session for Dr. Saxby. Your insurance might cover most of the session fee. If we are in-network with your insurance plan, our billing assistant will help to verify your co-pay and any deductible you may need to meet prior to your first appointment. We currently have providers in network with Optum and Aetna are in the process of credentialing with multiple other plans. Check back soon.
Values
We value and welcome adults ages 18-108 from all faiths, backgrounds, and perspectives to reach out. If we decide to work together, we will strive to honor and incorporate your values, beliefs, and preferences into your treatment as desired. Providers at Red Deer are LGBTQ affirming.
