Our Story

by Shad Berry

2011 will forever be the year that reset the calendar of my life. It was a year of loss, a year of transition, a year of mourning, a year of hoping. After a miscarriage, failed adoption, and major career change I had reached my limit. In my car at the intersection of Sweetbriar and Shady Grove, my chest tight, my thoughts racing out of control with anxiety and fear, I called Tim. 

I barely knew Tim. What I did know was that he was a counselor and elder at our church.

“Something is seriously wrong with me and I can’t fix it. I need help and I feel sorry for whoever has to step into this with me because I am a mess.” 

The next week I met with Tim for the first time and every week after for the next year and a half. Shortly thereafter I met Jeff Schulte via a Skype meeting. It was Jeff that further introduced me to the voice of my heart and an organization called Sage Hill in Nashville. Both men supported me and cared for me in a way I had never experienced nor knew existed. I wanted more and I wanted everyone I loved to have it too. 

Tim was splitting his time teaching at Victory University and private practice. I was referring people to Tim on what felt like a daily basis. One day on the way back from a training session in Nashville I called Tim again but this time with a declaration and not a demand. “We have to multiply you!” 

I had become painfully aware of the desperate need for the type of care Tim could provide and simultaneously aware of the need for more effective counselors in our community.

Tim and I met and dreamed of establishing a place where we could “offer effective therapy, train effective therapists, and help everyone become therapeutic.” We had no idea what it would look like, but our plans were expedited when Victory University closed. 

In October of 2014 in affiliation with Chip Dodd and Sage Hill Counseling in Nashville, TN, Sage Hill Memphis was formed. First Evangelical Church graciously offered office space as we began practicing under our new identity. It wasn’t long before four incredibly gracious and gifted therapists joined us followed by a growing group of very courageous clients. 

In October of 2016, just two short years later, we moved into our first office at 6363 Poplar Ave, Suite 404.  In May of 2019 we opened our second office in downtown Memphis located at 240 Madison Ave.  

Over the last five years we have experienced rapid growth, adding over 23 team members and opening a second location in The Commonwealth at 240 Madison Avenue then consolidating it with our 6363 Poplar location, while serving hundreds of clients.

The mission of Sage Hill is to—

“Help people be who they were made to be so they can do what they were made to do.” 

After five years of jointly pursuing that mission in fruitful partnership and close relationship, the leadership of Sage Hill Counseling in Memphis and Nashville decided to end their business agreement and effective July 15, 2019 Sage Hill Memphis became Kardia Collective. 

Kardia Collective is a community of counselors and coaches that are passionate about helping people live with hope, courage, and freedom. It is our desire to help you recover your heart, connect with God and others, and live with passion. As a result we believe you will experience deep relationships, meaningful work, and authentic faith.