Behavior Health Consultants was established in Murfreesboro, TN in 2010
Cindy Miller, APRN-BC founded Behavior Health Consultants, LLC to fulfill the need of accessible Mental Health Care in this Community. She particularly saw the need for psychiatric medication management by Practitioners who were willing to look at the whole person.
She became passionate about the psychiatric and mental health care needs of the community and so Behavior Health Consultants was born.
Our team is committed to providing you, as an individual, compassionate mental health care in a nurturing environment. We don’t just prescribe medication, we listen to your needs.
Meet the Team
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Cindy Miller, APRN-BC
FOUNDER
Cindy Miller was born and raised in Huntsville, AL. She earned her associates degree in Nursing in 1992 and then went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from The University of Alabama in 1998.
In 2001 she earned her Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama Huntsville. Cindy is board certified with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and a member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Cindy is dedicated to her faith, family, and her patients who are in need of experienced mental health care. A respected Nurse Practitioner, Cindy has been an advocate in mental health for 23 years. Currently in private practice for the last 12 years, she is devoted to responsible and expert care of her clients in Murfreesboro and Middle TN. She also enjoys speaking engagements throughout the US to educate other providers. She is passionate about helping patients reach their best personal selves.
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Susan Elaine Dauwalder, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Susan “Elaine” Dauwalder NP has been an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner since 1998. She joined Behavior Health Consultants in 2021 after completing her post-master's certificate as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In addition, she graduated from Vanderbilt University where she received her Doctor of Nursing Practice. She has earned certifications in both Family Medicine and Psychiatric Mental Health from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Elaine places an emphasis on improving people’s quality of life and facilitating the strengthening of personal resilience.
Outside the office, she enjoys traveling, meditation, watching baseball, reading, laughing, indulging in Mexican food, and spending time with friends and family.
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Tabitha Smith, APRN-BC
Tabitha Smith is an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner since 2011. She is compassionate and community oriented with a strong focus on family centered care and mental health. She is dedicated to promoting holistic care through accessible, empathetic evidence-based healthcare. She is passionate about supporting individuals and families across all stages of life with an emphasis on mental health awareness, early intervention and long-term wellbeing.
Tabitha loves spending time with family and friends, often spending warm days on the lake. She is an avid reader and loves action movies.
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Jennifer Thommen
Office Manager
Jennifer moved to Murfreesboro in 2019 from her hometown in East Hampton, New York. She started her career as a Clinical Medical Assistant over 25 years ago. Throughout the years she has worn many hats working as an Administrative Assistant, Medical Secretary, and Chief Financial Officer. Jennifer loves working side by side with the public to find out of the box solutions to problems that arise everyday in the medical field. In her spare time, you will find her swimming, enjoying quality time with family, and cheering on her granddaughter at the ballfield. She also enjoys reading, card games, Dominoes, and challenging crossword puzzles.
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Jessica Teter, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jessica is committed to helping clients learn how to build healthier relationships with themselves, peers, partners, and everyone in between. She provides a confidential, non-judgmental place for clients to start working towards their therapeutic goals.
Jessica is passionate about learning strategies to help her clients, and the future of her career. She is currently teaching as an Adjunct Professor at MTSU when not in the office seeing clients.
If you are interested in scheduling an appointment please see the Services tab for more information.