Leadership team
It’s nice to meet you.
Katya Brewington
Founder and CEO, M.Ed., LPC/MHSP/S, NCC, ACS (she/her)My role
I’m the founder and CEO of Brewington, LLC and Cedar Tree Wellness Center. Since 2003, I’ve provided counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups—working with children (6+), adolescents, and adults. My goal for Cedar Tree Wellness Center is to provide a local space where Nashville and Tennessee residents can access the mental health care that they need.
Training & Credentials
I hold a Master’s in Counseling from Vanderbilt University and am a Licensed Professional Counselor/MHSP and Approved Supervisor in Tennessee and nationwide, a National Certified Counselor, and American Red Cross–certified in disaster response. Since 2011, I’ve supervised licensure candidates and maintain membership in ACA, TCA, TMHCA, and Chi Sigma Iota.
Outside the Office
Before founding Cedar Tree, I was a college professor and translator. I’m fluent in English, Bulgarian, and Russian, and in my spare time, I love hiking, traveling, and gardening.
Razaw Mahmood
office manager (She/Her)My role
I’m the Administrative Office Manager at Cedar Tree Wellness Center. I’m often the first person clients speak with when they reach out, and I do my best to make that first connection warm and helpful. I handle day-to-day operations like scheduling, billing, and keeping the office running smoothly so our clinicians can focus on supporting our clients.
Training & Credentials
I hold an associate degree in Computer Information Systems from Nashville State Community College. My experience includes teaching computer and English classes, customer service, administrative work, and supervising in retail settings. I’m fluent in English, Kurdish, and Arabic, and have lived in Nashville for over 20 years.
Outside the Office
I enjoy volunteering with a local organization that supports the Kurdish American community. When I’m not at Cedar Tree or volunteering, I love spending time with my husband and our three wonderful sons. I also enjoy swimming, biking, and finding ways to stay active and connected.
Yoav Bar
administrative assistant (he/him)My role
I’m an Administrative Assistant at Cedar Tree Wellness Center. I support the day-to-day operations of our practice, assisting with billing, payroll, and other administrative tasks to help keep things running smoothly. I work closely with Razaw to make sure our clients and staff have the support they need.
Outside the Office
Outside of Cedar Tree, I’m a composer and songwriter based in Brooklyn. I trained in Cross-Disciplinary Composition at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and have performed on piano and violin since childhood. I’ve written original music for theater in Israel and New York, and I’m the co-creator of Vanya!, a full-length musical that won Best Musical Score at NYTF 2024.