Attachment-based Therapists in Chattanooga, TN
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I am trauma informed and utilize evidence-based therapies such as CBT, EFT, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am passionate about working with our community and can personally relate to how religious, childhood, relational, and societal trauma can impact sexuality and sexual orientation. Sexuality is a unique spectrum and is a beautiful part of who we are. In therapy together, you will find an accepting and safe space to explore all questions related to sexuality, sexual orientation and gender, non-traditional relationships, and sense of self, all with compassion and care. At Affirming Therapy Services, you are free to be who you are and to continue to discover your most authentic self.
I am trauma informed and utilize evidence-based therapies such as CBT, EFT, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am passionate about working with our community and can personally relate to how religious, childhood, relational, and societal trauma can impact sexuality and sexual orientation. Sexuality is a unique spectrum and is a beautiful part of who we are. In therapy together, you will find an accepting and safe space to explore all questions related to sexuality, sexual orientation and gender, non-traditional relationships, and sense of self, all with compassion and care. At Affirming Therapy Services, you are free to be who you are and to continue to discover your most authentic self.
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Her therapeutic style is informed by an eclectic approach, using Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, and utilizing Attachment-based insight on a foundation of Person-Centered Theory to help clients gain autonomy.
Finding the right person to help with life’s problems can be an overwhelming task. Aided by her warmth and authenticity, Cassandra creates an environment where clients feel supported and empowered to share their experiences. She has decades of life experience working with adolescents and adults across multiple settings, which informs her practice. Cassandra works with clients who have experienced a life change, trauma, grief/loss and are experiencing adjustment difficulties, anxiety, and/or depression. She provides individual therapy for adolescents, adults as well as couples therapy.
Her therapeutic style is informed by an eclectic approach, using Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, and utilizing Attachment-based insight on a foundation of Person-Centered Theory to help clients gain autonomy.
Finding the right person to help with life’s problems can be an overwhelming task. Aided by her warmth and authenticity, Cassandra creates an environment where clients feel supported and empowered to share their experiences. She has decades of life experience working with adolescents and adults across multiple settings, which informs her practice. Cassandra works with clients who have experienced a life change, trauma, grief/loss and are experiencing adjustment difficulties, anxiety, and/or depression. She provides individual therapy for adolescents, adults as well as couples therapy.
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Megan Tresh
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Embracing life's uncertainties, transitions, & unmet expectations can be challenging, but we are able to move forward with meaning & purpose. Sometimes building a level of resilience & mental fortitude is required for us to progress. By using an underlying attachment-based approach, I’m able to provide therapeutic services that are safe, authentic, & non-judgemental to allow for healing & growth. I have found that tailoring the modalities used to each client provides positive outcomes in various situations. EMDR, exposure & response prevention (ERP), experiential activities, & play therapy are among those that I am trained in.
Embracing life's uncertainties, transitions, & unmet expectations can be challenging, but we are able to move forward with meaning & purpose. Sometimes building a level of resilience & mental fortitude is required for us to progress. By using an underlying attachment-based approach, I’m able to provide therapeutic services that are safe, authentic, & non-judgemental to allow for healing & growth. I have found that tailoring the modalities used to each client provides positive outcomes in various situations. EMDR, exposure & response prevention (ERP), experiential activities, & play therapy are among those that I am trained in.
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Kari Karp
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37415
I am an attachment-based therapist, and certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (ECFT).
If you’re dealing with the effects of trauma, life can be so challenging. You may struggle with overreacting to everyday situations, negative thoughts or emotions about yourself or others, fear of intimacy, nightmares or flashbacks, or physical symptoms. Any kind of trauma—emotional, spiritual, physical, sexual—can severely impact your ability to feel safe and live well. In addition to working with individuals with trauma, I also work with couples on a wide range of issues - from communication skills to betrayal recovery. For both individuals and couples, I work with adults, age 21 and up.
I am an attachment-based therapist, and certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (ECFT).
If you’re dealing with the effects of trauma, life can be so challenging. You may struggle with overreacting to everyday situations, negative thoughts or emotions about yourself or others, fear of intimacy, nightmares or flashbacks, or physical symptoms. Any kind of trauma—emotional, spiritual, physical, sexual—can severely impact your ability to feel safe and live well. In addition to working with individuals with trauma, I also work with couples on a wide range of issues - from communication skills to betrayal recovery. For both individuals and couples, I work with adults, age 21 and up.
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Danielle Phillips
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37404 (Online Only)
Danielle utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), attachment-based family therapy, and play therapy.
Danielle Phillips is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 3 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping individuals, adolescents, and parents overcome challenges and live happier lives. Danielle specializes in anxiety, stress, depression, coping skills, parenting issues, self-esteem, and women's issues.
Danielle utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), attachment-based family therapy, and play therapy.
Danielle Phillips is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 3 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping individuals, adolescents, and parents overcome challenges and live happier lives. Danielle specializes in anxiety, stress, depression, coping skills, parenting issues, self-esteem, and women's issues.
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Alyson De Jesus
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFT-I
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37403
I bring to the table an attachment-based, strengths-focused, and evidence-based treatment.
Seeking a compassionate and understanding space to navigate life's challenges? We all need someone who will listen, comfort, and guide us toward healing. Whether you're dealing with relationship issues, family dynamics, or personal struggles, I am here to support you on your journey toward well-being and fulfillment. Most of my clients come in with struggles such as anxiety, depression, first-generation experiences, perfectionism, and work/life balance.
I bring to the table an attachment-based, strengths-focused, and evidence-based treatment.
Seeking a compassionate and understanding space to navigate life's challenges? We all need someone who will listen, comfort, and guide us toward healing. Whether you're dealing with relationship issues, family dynamics, or personal struggles, I am here to support you on your journey toward well-being and fulfillment. Most of my clients come in with struggles such as anxiety, depression, first-generation experiences, perfectionism, and work/life balance.
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Madeline Free
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT-I, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37405
I do this by using a variety of play therapy & art therapy techniques, CBT & DBT skills, and especially by viewing the child’s significant relationships through an attachment-based lens, often involving family members in our work together.
My passion is working with children and adolescents who have suspected or diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder (Levels 1 & 2), OCD, and ADHD. I help children and their families navigate challenges such as emotion dysregulation, behavioral issues, and relationship distress that often coincide with these diagnoses. I understand the importance of early intervention and working collaboratively with parents and caregivers to foster healthy development and strengthen family relationships in order to provide a home environment for children to thrive.
I do this by using a variety of play therapy & art therapy techniques, CBT & DBT skills, and especially by viewing the child’s significant relationships through an attachment-based lens, often involving family members in our work together.
My passion is working with children and adolescents who have suspected or diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder (Levels 1 & 2), OCD, and ADHD. I help children and their families navigate challenges such as emotion dysregulation, behavioral issues, and relationship distress that often coincide with these diagnoses. I understand the importance of early intervention and working collaboratively with parents and caregivers to foster healthy development and strengthen family relationships in order to provide a home environment for children to thrive.
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Ali Goodman
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFT-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421
I practice through an attachment-based, emotion focused, and humanistic lens.
My passion is supporting individuals and couples wrestling with life stressors, relational difficulties, grief, family dynamics, or trauma. Maybe you are in a life transition, feeling alone and lost. Maybe you don’t feel connected to those around you. Maybe the past haunts you and you’re just not sure how to overcome it. We’ve all experienced one challenge or another (I know. I’m human, too). Therapy can be intimidating. Just know, you’ve already been courageous – you recognized the need for change. Now, you’re looking for a therapist to join you. As a therapist, I seek to bring my true self into the room.
I practice through an attachment-based, emotion focused, and humanistic lens.
My passion is supporting individuals and couples wrestling with life stressors, relational difficulties, grief, family dynamics, or trauma. Maybe you are in a life transition, feeling alone and lost. Maybe you don’t feel connected to those around you. Maybe the past haunts you and you’re just not sure how to overcome it. We’ve all experienced one challenge or another (I know. I’m human, too). Therapy can be intimidating. Just know, you’ve already been courageous – you recognized the need for change. Now, you’re looking for a therapist to join you. As a therapist, I seek to bring my true self into the room.
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From a place of acceptance, I use a holistic lens and attachment-based, experiential interventions to invite the brain and body to rewire unhelpful narratives.
I love to work with teens & adult individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, the impacts of trauma, self worth issues, and women’s issues. It can be overwhelming to sort through all the old thoughts, emotions, and relationship patterns on our own. You deserve a supportive place to find your truth & the space to heal.
From a place of acceptance, I use a holistic lens and attachment-based, experiential interventions to invite the brain and body to rewire unhelpful narratives.
I love to work with teens & adult individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, the impacts of trauma, self worth issues, and women’s issues. It can be overwhelming to sort through all the old thoughts, emotions, and relationship patterns on our own. You deserve a supportive place to find your truth & the space to heal.
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Tyler Clemmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37415
I often utilize cognitive-behavioral, attachment-based approaches, EMDR, and other therapy approaches in working with my clients.
I work primarily with teenagers and adults who are dealing with the effects of trauma, grief, anxiety, anger and other issues. I work to provide a safe, calm, validating and non-judgmental presence, and want you to feel comfortable coming in for a first session.
I often utilize cognitive-behavioral, attachment-based approaches, EMDR, and other therapy approaches in working with my clients.
I work primarily with teenagers and adults who are dealing with the effects of trauma, grief, anxiety, anger and other issues. I work to provide a safe, calm, validating and non-judgmental presence, and want you to feel comfortable coming in for a first session.
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Patrick Oellerich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37408
I am trained in Attachment-based Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy as well as specifically trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Hey there! I'm a therapist that specializes in couple's therapy and individual therapy for men ages 15-35. My primary expertise are in trauma reprocessing/integration, infidelity recovery/repair, and attachment maintenance in family systems. On any given day you could find me helping a young man processing life's struggles, a couple seeking healing from a constant sense of disconnection, or a family needing deeper connection through new experiences of one another. Whatever the situation, I love coming alongside others to journey with them towards wholeheartedness.
I am trained in Attachment-based Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy as well as specifically trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Hey there! I'm a therapist that specializes in couple's therapy and individual therapy for men ages 15-35. My primary expertise are in trauma reprocessing/integration, infidelity recovery/repair, and attachment maintenance in family systems. On any given day you could find me helping a young man processing life's struggles, a couple seeking healing from a constant sense of disconnection, or a family needing deeper connection through new experiences of one another. Whatever the situation, I love coming alongside others to journey with them towards wholeheartedness.
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Through a collaborative process, integrating cognitive-behavioral, emotionally-focused, attachment-based, and trauma interventions, my clients and I work to find insight and develop skills that lead to healing.
I am passionate about seeing lives and relationships restored. I recognize the courage it takes to come to therapy and believe that transformation happens in the context of relationships when people feel heard and understood. My hope is to invite clients into a safe space where we have the opportunity to honestly confront painful and uncomfortable issues.
Through a collaborative process, integrating cognitive-behavioral, emotionally-focused, attachment-based, and trauma interventions, my clients and I work to find insight and develop skills that lead to healing.
I am passionate about seeing lives and relationships restored. I recognize the courage it takes to come to therapy and believe that transformation happens in the context of relationships when people feel heard and understood. My hope is to invite clients into a safe space where we have the opportunity to honestly confront painful and uncomfortable issues.
![Photo of Katie Woodruff, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d6efdb08-77d6-421b-9a68-fda68bc95c13/3/320x400.jpeg)
I see individual clients aged 18 and up, most commonly struggling with feelings of isolation, difficulty in relationships, depression, anxiety, guilt/shame, negative view of self, difficulty with fluctuating emotions and issues related to trauma (which includes a range of experiences such as early emotional neglect, childhood or adult emotional/physical/sexual abuse, exposure to violence in the community, exposure to systemic racism or sexism, among many others.)
I see individual clients aged 18 and up, most commonly struggling with feelings of isolation, difficulty in relationships, depression, anxiety, guilt/shame, negative view of self, difficulty with fluctuating emotions and issues related to trauma (which includes a range of experiences such as early emotional neglect, childhood or adult emotional/physical/sexual abuse, exposure to violence in the community, exposure to systemic racism or sexism, among many others.)
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Rebekah Doreau
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37411
Are you hurting? Do you long to feel better about your life and choices? Are you at a crossroads with a person or experience you need to grieve and looking for a safe and encouraging guide in your journey? Maybe you are a parent and you don't like the way you sometimes talk to yourself. Perhaps you recognize there are parts of yourself or parts of your past that would be helpful to look at with a counselor. I consider my clients as individuals full of great courage taking time to heal and grow personally.
Are you hurting? Do you long to feel better about your life and choices? Are you at a crossroads with a person or experience you need to grieve and looking for a safe and encouraging guide in your journey? Maybe you are a parent and you don't like the way you sometimes talk to yourself. Perhaps you recognize there are parts of yourself or parts of your past that would be helpful to look at with a counselor. I consider my clients as individuals full of great courage taking time to heal and grow personally.
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Juliet N Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, EdD, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37411
Waitlist for new clients
Juliet brings a fun-loving and flexible approach to her work with clients, while also offering support, empathy and structure for families in crisis. She appreciates the person holistically and meets clients where they are.
Juliet brings a fun-loving and flexible approach to her work with clients, while also offering support, empathy and structure for families in crisis. She appreciates the person holistically and meets clients where they are.
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Andrea Milligan Moody
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Waitlist for new clients
Through the therapeutic relationship, I provide a safe and inviting place to be vulnerable, to process life adjustments, and to begin learning healthy coping skills. I have 10 years of experience engaging in counseling relationships with children, adolescents, and adults in the Chattanooga area. I believe that change begins in the context of an authentic relationship and that every unique story deserves to be heard. Drawing from family systems, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioral approaches, I provide evidence-based therapy for both individuals and families.
Through the therapeutic relationship, I provide a safe and inviting place to be vulnerable, to process life adjustments, and to begin learning healthy coping skills. I have 10 years of experience engaging in counseling relationships with children, adolescents, and adults in the Chattanooga area. I believe that change begins in the context of an authentic relationship and that every unique story deserves to be heard. Drawing from family systems, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioral approaches, I provide evidence-based therapy for both individuals and families.
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Katelyn Schroeder
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Are your relationships in need? Whether it’s a romantic, parent-child, or working relationship, I am confident we can identify and relieve the pressures from anxiety, trauma, conflict, communication, and burnout. What about your relationship with yourself? How can you find more motivation, relief, and healthy coping? You are an individual with past and present experiences that can influence your relationships. The stress of life weighs heavy on the most sacred connections you have with yourself and to others. Come and gain the support and tools you need to thrive! I'd love to see you in couples' or individual counseling.
Are your relationships in need? Whether it’s a romantic, parent-child, or working relationship, I am confident we can identify and relieve the pressures from anxiety, trauma, conflict, communication, and burnout. What about your relationship with yourself? How can you find more motivation, relief, and healthy coping? You are an individual with past and present experiences that can influence your relationships. The stress of life weighs heavy on the most sacred connections you have with yourself and to others. Come and gain the support and tools you need to thrive! I'd love to see you in couples' or individual counseling.
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Being vulnerable is brave. Behind all the difficult feelings you face. The more you stand in the discomfort the more your edges soften and you begin to embrace it all and allow yourself to be seen— just as you are. I am here to listen to your story and provide prospective as you navigate and uncover the process of healing. I am passionate about working with people to recover from abusive or complex relationships, emotion regulation, and communication issues.
Being vulnerable is brave. Behind all the difficult feelings you face. The more you stand in the discomfort the more your edges soften and you begin to embrace it all and allow yourself to be seen— just as you are. I am here to listen to your story and provide prospective as you navigate and uncover the process of healing. I am passionate about working with people to recover from abusive or complex relationships, emotion regulation, and communication issues.
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Brandi Pursley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37419
Waitlist for new clients
I work primarily with adults who are navigating grief and loss, trauma, relational issues, and other life transitions. I am open to working with people of all identities, but particularly enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ population. I identify as queer and consider it an honor to hold space for my community here in Chattanooga. I believe therapy can only be effective when the client feels safe and comfortable, so I am committed to providing accessibility in my office for all body types and abilities.
I work primarily with adults who are navigating grief and loss, trauma, relational issues, and other life transitions. I am open to working with people of all identities, but particularly enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ population. I identify as queer and consider it an honor to hold space for my community here in Chattanooga. I believe therapy can only be effective when the client feels safe and comfortable, so I am committed to providing accessibility in my office for all body types and abilities.
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Isaac Monson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MBA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37411
Beginning counseling can feel daunting and overwhelming. While it can feel like stepping into uncharted waters, you often seek support when you are already feeling weak, tired, and eager for change. It is important to find a space where you can come just as you are and share, question, grieve - and even celebrate - whatever you may be facing. I have experience working with sex addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, couples work, grief and loss, pre-marital counseling, and spiritual direction. I feel passionate about working with those who feel stuck- whether in self-discovery or in unhealthy behaviors.
Beginning counseling can feel daunting and overwhelming. While it can feel like stepping into uncharted waters, you often seek support when you are already feeling weak, tired, and eager for change. It is important to find a space where you can come just as you are and share, question, grieve - and even celebrate - whatever you may be facing. I have experience working with sex addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, couples work, grief and loss, pre-marital counseling, and spiritual direction. I feel passionate about working with those who feel stuck- whether in self-discovery or in unhealthy behaviors.
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.