Meet Triony
At Triony Behavioral Health, our team is not just a group of professionals but a community united by a shared commitment to health and wellness. We are rooted in a culture of resilience and support and prioritize the emotional well-being of our staff. We recognize that a healthy team is essential for delivering world-class services and that is our goal. Our culture emphasizes personal growth, maintains strong professional boundaries, and encourages open communication. At Triony, we believe in building therapeutic partnerships with the individuals we serve, embodying resilience and support throughout their journey toward well-being.
Our Approach
Triony Behavioral Health adopts a holistic model addressing the interconnected aspects of mind, body, and spirit. We provide individualized treatment plans, progressive outpatient programs and evidence-based modalities. We understand the significance of tailoring our services to address the diverse needs of individuals, recognizing that each person’s journey is unique. Our commitment to the community goes beyond providing clinical services; we actively engage in initiatives that break down barriers surrounding mental health. By fostering understanding and awareness, we strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported. At Triony, we believe in the power of collaboration and community-driven solutions, working hand-in-hand with local organizations to contribute positively to the mental health landscape.
“We don’t want to be the biggest, we want to be the best.”
Jay Booker
Founder – CEO
A tireless advocate for men struggling, Jay uses his personal experience to inspire and elevate others through their recovery journey. His goal is to provide exemplary support with integrity and passion.
Jay Booker
Founder – CEO
A tireless advocate for men struggling, Jay uses his personal experience to inspire and elevate others through their recovery journey. His goal is to provide exemplary support with integrity and passion.
Matt Booker
Founder – COO
Matt’s unwavering commitment to recovery and cultivating environments for healing is unparalleled. Leveraging his extensive background in business operations, he brings his expertise to his community with compassion and dedication.
Matt Booker
Founder – COO
Matt’s unwavering commitment to recovery and cultivating environments for healing is unparalleled. Leveraging his extensive background in business operations, he brings his expertise to his community with compassion and dedication.
Samuel A. MacMaster, PhD.
Founder – CDO
Samuel A. MacMaster, PhD. is an expert in the behavioral health field with over three decades of experience in the design, delivery, and evaluation of substance use and mental health treatment services.
Samuel A. MacMaster, PhD.
Founder – CDO
Samuel A. MacMaster, PhD. is an expert in the behavioral health field with over three decades of experience in the design, delivery, and evaluation of substance use and mental health treatment services.
Anya Hudyncia
Director Of Operations
With over a decade of experience in nonprofit development and operations, Anya can be noted for her advocacy work in raising awareness toward mental health issues and addiction and how the creative arts can support recovery.
Anya Hudyncia
Director Of Operations
With over a decade of experience in nonprofit development and operations, Anya can be noted for her advocacy work in raising awareness toward mental health issues and addiction and how the creative arts can support recovery.
Kellie Batson
Program Director
Kellie is a dedicated and passionate certified interventionist with over five years of experience in the recovery industry. Her true passion lies in guiding clients through their treatment journeys, and she excels at building genuine relationships with each individual.
Kellie Batson
Program Director
Kellie is a dedicated and passionate certified interventionist with over five years of experience in the recovery industry. Her true passion lies in guiding clients through their treatment journeys, and she excels at building genuine relationships with each individual.
Shayla Johnson-Bunion, LPC-MHSP
Clinical Director
Shayla’s mission is to promote change and growth through internal healing. She has worked in many areas, including substance use, codependency and family systems. Her approach combines cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapies utilizing experiential techniques.
Shayla Johnson-Bunion, LPC-MHSP
Clinical Director
Shayla’s mission is to promote change and growth through internal healing. She has worked in many areas, including substance use, codependency and family systems. Her approach combines cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapies utilizing experiential techniques.
Dr. James McKenzie, D.O.
Medical Director
James grew up in Nashville and studied Psychology and Spanish at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, studied medicine at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN, then moved to Boston for his adult psychiatry training, and then to Chicago for child and adolescent psychiatry. He’s passionate about improving mental health in the Nashville community for all ages.
Dr. James McKenzie, D.O.
Medical Director
James grew up in Nashville and studied Psychology and Spanish at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, studied medicine at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN, then moved to Boston for his adult psychiatry training, and then to Chicago for child and adolescent psychiatry. He’s passionate about improving mental health in the Nashville community for all ages.
Cynthia Terry, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Nurse Practitioner
Cindy holds a Bachelor’s in Nursing from Austin Peay State University and a Master’s from Vanderbilt University with a focus on Family Psychiatric Mental Health. She runs a Nashville-based therapy practice specializing in addiction, trauma, PTSD, and complicated grief, serving adolescents to adults and LGBTQ individuals.
Cynthia Terry, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Nurse Practitioner
Cindy holds a Bachelor’s in Nursing from Austin Peay State University and a Master’s from Vanderbilt University with a focus on Family Psychiatric Mental Health. She runs a Nashville-based therapy practice specializing in addiction, trauma, PTSD, and complicated grief, serving adolescents to adults and LGBTQ individuals.
Andrew Dudley, PMHNP, BC
Nurse Practitioner
Andrew is committed to serving those with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders through education, collaboration, and compassionate care. Embraces a holistic approach and values personalized treatment grounded in evidence-based practices, while actively advancing future best practices.
Andrew Dudley, PMHNP, BC
Nurse Practitioner
Andrew is committed to serving those with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders through education, collaboration, and compassionate care. Embraces a holistic approach and values personalized treatment grounded in evidence-based practices, while actively advancing future best practices.
Greg Nozza, RN, MSN
Nurse Practitioner Intern
Greg joined Triony as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner student with plans to graduate in December 2024. His prior experiences as an instructor in adolescent wilderness therapy and as an ICU RN allow him to provide unique support to our clients. He believes the pursuit of mental health is a lifelong journey.
Greg Nozza, RN, MSN
Nurse Practitioner Intern
Greg joined Triony as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner student with plans to graduate in December 2024. His prior experiences as an instructor in adolescent wilderness therapy and as an ICU RN allow him to provide unique support to our clients. He believes the pursuit of mental health is a lifelong journey.
Leah Derryberry
Primary Therapist
Leah is a dedicated mental health professional holding a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. She facilitates Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Person-Centered Therapy. Leah embodies creativity, ambition and a dedication to fostering growth and healing within our community.
Leah Derryberry
Primary Therapist
Leah is a dedicated mental health professional holding a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. She facilitates Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Person-Centered Therapy. Leah embodies creativity, ambition and a dedication to fostering growth and healing within our community.
Christina Jezioro, LPC
Group Facilitator
Christina offers compassionate therapy grounded in a neuro-experiential framework, specializing in areas such as life transitions, attachment wounds, and self-worth. With modalities like Brainspotting and Expressive Arts Therapy, she helps clients explore and heal past traumas, empowering them to flourish and thrive in their human experience.
Christina Jezioro, LPC
Group Facilitator
Christina offers compassionate therapy grounded in a neuro-experiential framework, specializing in areas such as life transitions, attachment wounds, and self-worth. With modalities like Brainspotting and Expressive Arts Therapy, she helps clients explore and heal past traumas, empowering them to flourish and thrive in their human experience.
Alex Holguin
Breathwork Group Facilitator
Alex focuses his work on transformational and regenerative breathwork. His goal is to help clients create a better, antifragile system, in both mind and body, no matter the situation.
Alex Holguin
Breathwork Group Facilitator
Alex focuses his work on transformational and regenerative breathwork. His goal is to help clients create a better, antifragile system, in both mind and body, no matter the situation.
Skip Stokes
Group Facilitator
Skip provides compassionate support and resources to individuals navigating the journey of recovery. He is committed to promoting holistic healing, reducing stigma, and fostering a supportive community where every person’s journey towards recovery is honored and celebrated.
Skip Stokes
Group Facilitator
Skip provides compassionate support and resources to individuals navigating the journey of recovery. He is committed to promoting holistic healing, reducing stigma, and fostering a supportive community where every person’s journey towards recovery is honored and celebrated.
Jay Rutherford
Master Level Intern
Jay focuses on raw authenticity in groups, bringing his 20-year background of being in the trenches of the music and restaurant industries. He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. In groups, he is passionate about getting to the root causes of our unhealthy patterns.
Jay Rutherford
Master Level Intern
Jay focuses on raw authenticity in groups, bringing his 20-year background of being in the trenches of the music and restaurant industries. He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. In groups, he is passionate about getting to the root causes of our unhealthy patterns.
Damon Cohoon
Master Level Intern
Damon brings a fresh perspective and enthusiastic dedication to our team. Currently pursuing his advanced degree, Damon is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals in their mental health and substance use recovery.
Damon Cohoon
Master Level Intern
Damon brings a fresh perspective and enthusiastic dedication to our team. Currently pursuing his advanced degree, Damon is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals in their mental health and substance use recovery.
Cameron Caputo
Behavioral Health Tech
Cameron is a dedicated technician with extensive experience providing compassionate care and support to individuals facing mental health challenges. He is deeply committed to fostering positive patient outcomes through empathy, communication, and collaboration in all he does. Go Bills!
Cameron Caputo
Behavioral Health Tech
Cameron is a dedicated technician with extensive experience providing compassionate care and support to individuals facing mental health challenges. He is deeply committed to fostering positive patient outcomes through empathy, communication, and collaboration in all he does. Go Bills!
2900 Lebanon Pike Ste. 210 Nashville, TN 37214
[email protected]
Admissions: 1.888.689.1432
Office: 615.621.2247
Fax: 615.422.4901