Cali Bolinger has spent the last 20 years of her career working with children and families in the Middle Tennessee area. At Barefoot, Cali served as the Day Camp Director and the Family Camp Director for 8 years before deciding to return to school for Marriage and Family Therapy. She is trained to work with children from the ages of 3-17, parents, and adult women, utilizing various models of Play Therapy and EMDR Therapy. She focuses on helping children and families function better together, heal from traumatic experiences, and increase the connection and joy needed in relationships.

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Cali also works with individuals looking for coping skills to manage their anxiety or depression, people needing additional support in navigating life’s challenges, and parents looking for strategies to respond to their children differently. Cali received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at MTSU and completed her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy at Lipscomb University. Cali is currently under the supervision of Amy Frew for licensure.