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A. G. Estes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, TLMFT (she, her)
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651 East 4th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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Day-to-day life is exhausting! Maybe you were laying your child down for bed, and they said something that scared you or maybe your family is going through transitions, and you're worried about how they are responding to it. Through the therapeutic relationship, I join alongside children (ages 3-12), families, and individuals to provide an empathic, welcoming place where fears and hopelessness can be replaced with coping skills and a greater understanding of oneself. I work with children experiencing big emotions, behavioral/school difficulties, anxiety, self-esteem, traumatic experiences, and low social engagement.
My approach with children is integrative, evidence based and informed by their age and presenting needs. Children show us their inner worlds as opposed to telling. I utilize play techniques from child-centered PT, solution-focused PT, and cognitive behavioral PT allowing children to feel in charge of their decisions in a safe and empowering way.
Life has many demands on college students, adults, parents, and children. I hope to be a safe place where you can process hardships while feeling accepted and celebrated. My goal for you is to walk away from therapy with hope, tools, and a greater understanding of your whole self.
Call or Email A. G. Estes now for a free 15 minute consultation - (423) 430-6307
Let's Connect (423) 430-6307
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Finances
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- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
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A. G. Estes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, TLMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Tennessee / 2410 Supervised by Tyler Rogers (Tennessee / 3762) A. G. Estes
- Certificate from EMDRIA Approved EMDR Basic Training
- Certificate from Lipscomb University: Play Therapy & Advanced Play Therapy
- Attended Lipscomb University, Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Parenting
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Caregivers
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Brainspotting
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
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A. G. Estes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, TLMFT