Couples Counseling Therapists in Chattanooga, TN
Mind-Body Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421
We all experience relationship conflict, overwhelming/traumatic events, and internal struggles. My therapeutic approach is focused on helping my clients to better understand themselves and how their history has impacted their present. Along this journey, I empower clients to use certain tools and resources to move forward into the vision that they want for their future. I approach experiences and beliefs from a trauma lens, utilizing EMDR to reduce distress, regulate nervous system functioning, update neural pathways, and bridge the gap between the brain and body.
We all experience relationship conflict, overwhelming/traumatic events, and internal struggles. My therapeutic approach is focused on helping my clients to better understand themselves and how their history has impacted their present. Along this journey, I empower clients to use certain tools and resources to move forward into the vision that they want for their future. I approach experiences and beliefs from a trauma lens, utilizing EMDR to reduce distress, regulate nervous system functioning, update neural pathways, and bridge the gap between the brain and body.
I work with Individuals, Couples & Families pre-teen thru elder facing issues of trauma/abuse, relationships, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, anger, disability/chronic illness, career, life transitions, spiritual formation, forgiveness, & hope.
You were ransomed with purpose, but do the trials of life seem to hold you back from finding that purpose or living it out? Challenging situations, relationships, illnesses shape and guide emotions, choices, & outlook. Someone to listen to your heart and help you understand the bigger picture of your situation can ease that burden. I use the framework of God's word and evidence-based methods as needed to help you confront and overcome the roots of your challenges. My goal is to assist positive growth to enable healthier relationships with God, with self, & others and get you back on a path of living in all you were purposed to be.
I work with Individuals, Couples & Families pre-teen thru elder facing issues of trauma/abuse, relationships, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, anger, disability/chronic illness, career, life transitions, spiritual formation, forgiveness, & hope.
You were ransomed with purpose, but do the trials of life seem to hold you back from finding that purpose or living it out? Challenging situations, relationships, illnesses shape and guide emotions, choices, & outlook. Someone to listen to your heart and help you understand the bigger picture of your situation can ease that burden. I use the framework of God's word and evidence-based methods as needed to help you confront and overcome the roots of your challenges. My goal is to assist positive growth to enable healthier relationships with God, with self, & others and get you back on a path of living in all you were purposed to be.
Barrett Schmidt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC, EMDR-TR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37404
I offer individual and couples therapy sessions.
Have you avoided investment in your own health? Have you sacrificed yourself for many seasons in life to come upon a day where old coping patterns are not getting you through like they once did? Have you tried therapy before but didn't feel heard, seen or understood? Have you gone through something terrifying in your past that has power over you to this day? If any of the above resonates with you, it would be a privilege to meet you where you are and journey beside you.
I offer individual and couples therapy sessions.
Have you avoided investment in your own health? Have you sacrificed yourself for many seasons in life to come upon a day where old coping patterns are not getting you through like they once did? Have you tried therapy before but didn't feel heard, seen or understood? Have you gone through something terrifying in your past that has power over you to this day? If any of the above resonates with you, it would be a privilege to meet you where you are and journey beside you.
Latoya Mcleod-Carpenter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37411 (Online Only)
Latoya is licensed to see clients in Tennessee & Georgia. I am passionate about helping individuals foster a deeper connection on their path to healing. My goal as a clinician is to encourage and empower my clients to be the best version of themselves. Recognizing there is always room to grow beyond unfortunate circumstances is vital to increasing one's quality of life. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and families with a variety of challenges such as grief, loss & bereavement, adjustment to illness, life & career transitions, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma histories, and ADHD.
Latoya is licensed to see clients in Tennessee & Georgia. I am passionate about helping individuals foster a deeper connection on their path to healing. My goal as a clinician is to encourage and empower my clients to be the best version of themselves. Recognizing there is always room to grow beyond unfortunate circumstances is vital to increasing one's quality of life. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and families with a variety of challenges such as grief, loss & bereavement, adjustment to illness, life & career transitions, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma histories, and ADHD.
David G Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC-, MHSP
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37404
I offer a therapeutic relationship in which we find together the evidence-based and solution-focused methods that are most helpful to you.
I consider it a privilege, as a Christian, to sit with all people, whatever their life-view or faith, and with those with no faith. I am available to help couples, parents, recovering relationships, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, childhood/adult traumas, PTSD, sexual/substance addictions, spirituality issues, burnout... Faith-based, christian, and/or biblical counseling available on request. If you long to feel hope again, want healing, resilience, and growth, it would be my privilege to move forward with you. I work with teens, adults, couples, parents, professionals, teachers, veterans, church leaders, retirees, etc...
I offer a therapeutic relationship in which we find together the evidence-based and solution-focused methods that are most helpful to you.
I consider it a privilege, as a Christian, to sit with all people, whatever their life-view or faith, and with those with no faith. I am available to help couples, parents, recovering relationships, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, childhood/adult traumas, PTSD, sexual/substance addictions, spirituality issues, burnout... Faith-based, christian, and/or biblical counseling available on request. If you long to feel hope again, want healing, resilience, and growth, it would be my privilege to move forward with you. I work with teens, adults, couples, parents, professionals, teachers, veterans, church leaders, retirees, etc...
Brynna Frantz
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421 (Online Only)
I take an approach that integrates CBT and DBT (therapies which emphasize our relationship to our thoughts and feelings) with an emphasis on the whole person.
I know from personal experience that searching for a therapist, from reading profiles to scheduling, can feel like an overwhelming task. Whether you come with a goal in mind or are coming because something feels “off”, I hope to make the therapy space feel like your own. I enjoy working with individuals (16+) and couples working to learn new parenting skills for improving their relationship with their neurodivergent children, deconstructing hurtful religious messages, exploring and recovering from trauma, and unpacking the impact of discrimination/bigotry/trauma on LGBTQ+ identity.
I take an approach that integrates CBT and DBT (therapies which emphasize our relationship to our thoughts and feelings) with an emphasis on the whole person.
I know from personal experience that searching for a therapist, from reading profiles to scheduling, can feel like an overwhelming task. Whether you come with a goal in mind or are coming because something feels “off”, I hope to make the therapy space feel like your own. I enjoy working with individuals (16+) and couples working to learn new parenting skills for improving their relationship with their neurodivergent children, deconstructing hurtful religious messages, exploring and recovering from trauma, and unpacking the impact of discrimination/bigotry/trauma on LGBTQ+ identity.
Meredith Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Through the therapeutic relationship, we can work towards your goals and remind you of how far you've come.
Every person has a unique experience and story that is worthy to be heard. I work primarily with adolescents and adults to help them find inner congruence and healing through a collaborative therapeutic relationship. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, sexual trauma, PTSD, sexuality and gender exploration, and trauma. I consider it an honor to be allowed into another person's story and remind them that they are not alone as they seek healing.
Through the therapeutic relationship, we can work towards your goals and remind you of how far you've come.
Every person has a unique experience and story that is worthy to be heard. I work primarily with adolescents and adults to help them find inner congruence and healing through a collaborative therapeutic relationship. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, sexual trauma, PTSD, sexuality and gender exploration, and trauma. I consider it an honor to be allowed into another person's story and remind them that they are not alone as they seek healing.
Kelly Culpepper Towe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHSP, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor, is pursuing licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Tennessee, and is a National Certified Counselor. She works with individuals, couples, and families pursuing growth and healing through supportive, therapeutic relationship. Kelly has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, career direction, affair recovery, spiritual direction, OCD, sexuality, and marital issues.
Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor, is pursuing licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Tennessee, and is a National Certified Counselor. She works with individuals, couples, and families pursuing growth and healing through supportive, therapeutic relationship. Kelly has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, career direction, affair recovery, spiritual direction, OCD, sexuality, and marital issues.
Christopher Byrnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Mental illnesses, addictions and relationship problems - I have found that these three arenas are where most of our pain centers. And also where so much work has been done. You've gotten this far, and I'd consider it a privilege to fight the next battle alongside you.
Mental illnesses, addictions and relationship problems - I have found that these three arenas are where most of our pain centers. And also where so much work has been done. You've gotten this far, and I'd consider it a privilege to fight the next battle alongside you.
EMDR is effective for a multitude of mental health disorders, PTSD, relationship issues, complicated grief, abuse/neglect/attachment issues and feelings of being "stuck.
Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. That knowledge is what led me to become a therapist ... how effective and life-changing therapy can be. I start where you, the client, are and we make a treatment plan together to reach the goals you would like to achieve. We will develop a working hypothesis that may change over time as new information is obtained. Many mental health issues begin with an event and the mental health issue, be it anxiety, panic attacks, depression, anger, unrelated phobia, facial tic, chronic pain, avoidant behavior, dysfunctional relationship pattern, stress and/or insomnia is the resulting symptom.
EMDR is effective for a multitude of mental health disorders, PTSD, relationship issues, complicated grief, abuse/neglect/attachment issues and feelings of being "stuck.
Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. That knowledge is what led me to become a therapist ... how effective and life-changing therapy can be. I start where you, the client, are and we make a treatment plan together to reach the goals you would like to achieve. We will develop a working hypothesis that may change over time as new information is obtained. Many mental health issues begin with an event and the mental health issue, be it anxiety, panic attacks, depression, anger, unrelated phobia, facial tic, chronic pain, avoidant behavior, dysfunctional relationship pattern, stress and/or insomnia is the resulting symptom.
Since 1980 my professional counseling career has assisted thousands of individuals, couples and families in discarding negative self image, dysfunctional ways of relating, and ineffective decision making. My expertise also includes a variety of human sexuality issues and serving the L.G.B.T.I.Q. Community. Although I do not accept Emails, I look forward to your phone call. Visit www.alternativescounselingassociates.com
Since 1980 my professional counseling career has assisted thousands of individuals, couples and families in discarding negative self image, dysfunctional ways of relating, and ineffective decision making. My expertise also includes a variety of human sexuality issues and serving the L.G.B.T.I.Q. Community. Although I do not accept Emails, I look forward to your phone call. Visit www.alternativescounselingassociates.com
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37408
Whether you are a new mother, working mom of three, a teenager striking out socially, a single man struggling with failed relationships, an "empty nester" trying to figure out what comes next or you are facing challenges with your partner, things can seem just so hard. The stresses and strains of life sometimes overwhelm our ability to cope. That is when counseling can provide restorative benefits.
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Brandon Santan
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Santan is a licensed mental health counselor and specializes in anxiety disorders (such as general anxiety, panic/anxiety attacks, phobias and OCD), romantic relationship challenges (marriage and pre-marriage), financial wellness and spiritual wellness (including healing from bad church experiences).
When you need help for emotional/mental health, financial and relationship challenges, it can feel like your world is closing in on you. Let Dr. Santan help you find the relief that you've been looking for. Dr. Santan works to get to the root of the issue and will help you explore the root causes while also helping with symptom management.
Santan is a licensed mental health counselor and specializes in anxiety disorders (such as general anxiety, panic/anxiety attacks, phobias and OCD), romantic relationship challenges (marriage and pre-marriage), financial wellness and spiritual wellness (including healing from bad church experiences).
When you need help for emotional/mental health, financial and relationship challenges, it can feel like your world is closing in on you. Let Dr. Santan help you find the relief that you've been looking for. Dr. Santan works to get to the root of the issue and will help you explore the root causes while also helping with symptom management.
Whole Self Collaborative
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Are you ready to live fully and authentically, holding every part of you with compassion? Let's work together to make your relationship rewarding again.
Our mission is to increase accessibility to quality mental health and wellness services to the LGBTQ+ population. Maybe you just realized that you are gay or trans and you don’t know what to do next. Maybe you’re one of the many LGBTQ+ persons who have faced abuse, depression, anxiety, or other mental health struggles and are simply trying to exist. Maybe you're in a polyamorous/ENM relationship struggling with communication hangups, parenting, mismatched sexual desire or infidelity. Or maybe you spent your whole life shaming yourself for being "lazy," or "irresponsible," but you just can't seem to make your brain work with you.
Are you ready to live fully and authentically, holding every part of you with compassion? Let's work together to make your relationship rewarding again.
Our mission is to increase accessibility to quality mental health and wellness services to the LGBTQ+ population. Maybe you just realized that you are gay or trans and you don’t know what to do next. Maybe you’re one of the many LGBTQ+ persons who have faced abuse, depression, anxiety, or other mental health struggles and are simply trying to exist. Maybe you're in a polyamorous/ENM relationship struggling with communication hangups, parenting, mismatched sexual desire or infidelity. Or maybe you spent your whole life shaming yourself for being "lazy," or "irresponsible," but you just can't seem to make your brain work with you.
Ryan Danielle Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37421 (Online Only)
I’ve had the honor to work with numerous families, couples, and individuals of all ages live their best life through a relational lens.
Are you seeking inner peace? Desperate for relief from the troubles surrounding you? Anxious, scared, lonely, sad or confused? It can be hard raising children. Typically after giving birth many moms find themselves in a sea of emotions. In this stage of life that can be labeled “blissful,” it may actually feel overwhelming. Your idea of being a perfect parent is shattered on the floor, along with the heaps of laundry and scattered toys. Your childhood trauma may be getting triggered and it can feel exhausting. You want to be fully present for your family and more importantly yourself. This is the time to reach out and get help.
I’ve had the honor to work with numerous families, couples, and individuals of all ages live their best life through a relational lens.
Are you seeking inner peace? Desperate for relief from the troubles surrounding you? Anxious, scared, lonely, sad or confused? It can be hard raising children. Typically after giving birth many moms find themselves in a sea of emotions. In this stage of life that can be labeled “blissful,” it may actually feel overwhelming. Your idea of being a perfect parent is shattered on the floor, along with the heaps of laundry and scattered toys. Your childhood trauma may be getting triggered and it can feel exhausting. You want to be fully present for your family and more importantly yourself. This is the time to reach out and get help.
Joyre A Montgomery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing issues related to family conflict, couples, parent and child disconnect, foster care/ adoption, self love, depression, anxiety, grief, postpartum issues, parenthood, personality disorders, mood disorders, behavioral challenges, adjustment, intrapersonal conflict, setting healthy boundaries, building lasting relationships, trauma, personal identities and other areas.
I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing issues related to family conflict, couples, parent and child disconnect, foster care/ adoption, self love, depression, anxiety, grief, postpartum issues, parenthood, personality disorders, mood disorders, behavioral challenges, adjustment, intrapersonal conflict, setting healthy boundaries, building lasting relationships, trauma, personal identities and other areas.
Looking for the right therapist but feeling lost? Rest assured, you're not alone. I love helping both people and couples who are new to therapy or have tried it before. Feeling comfortable with your therapist is key, and I'm dedicated to creating a supportive environment where you can tackle any challenges affecting you or your relationship. I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals and navigating couples through various relationship challenges With training from Level 1 Gottman, alongside specialized instruction in addressing affairs and trauma. Collaborative problem-solving techniques form the backbone of my approach.
Looking for the right therapist but feeling lost? Rest assured, you're not alone. I love helping both people and couples who are new to therapy or have tried it before. Feeling comfortable with your therapist is key, and I'm dedicated to creating a supportive environment where you can tackle any challenges affecting you or your relationship. I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals and navigating couples through various relationship challenges With training from Level 1 Gottman, alongside specialized instruction in addressing affairs and trauma. Collaborative problem-solving techniques form the backbone of my approach.
Ali Goodman
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFT-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421
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.
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.
When working with premarital couples my hope is to equip you with the skills to communicate, talk about difficult topics and to help you build the foundation for a life giving marriage.
Whether you feel stuck or just need support in learning to communicate with one another, I am here for you. My goal is to offer a safe comforting space free of the fear of judgement for you or your family to explore what healing looks like for you. My passion is walking along side teens ages 12-19, their families, and pre-marital couples. I offer help with those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, ADHD, grief, adoption, and more. As a therapist I have experience working with adolescents boys in residential treatment, their families, and separately have worked with premarital couples counseling!
When working with premarital couples my hope is to equip you with the skills to communicate, talk about difficult topics and to help you build the foundation for a life giving marriage.
Whether you feel stuck or just need support in learning to communicate with one another, I am here for you. My goal is to offer a safe comforting space free of the fear of judgement for you or your family to explore what healing looks like for you. My passion is walking along side teens ages 12-19, their families, and pre-marital couples. I offer help with those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, ADHD, grief, adoption, and more. As a therapist I have experience working with adolescents boys in residential treatment, their families, and separately have worked with premarital couples counseling!
Imprint Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37411
While I most often work with men and couples in distress and moving out of trauma, my ideal clients are people who are ready to pull back the layers together and take a look at where they started - and begin taking the risk of doing something new.
Regardless of how painful, isolated, or destructive our actions are, when we discover enough pieces of the puzzle, people make sense. In this life, we experience pain and frustration. Questions and feelings around ourselves and our relationships point us to deeper questions about suffering, purpose, or meaning. To avoid these, we do any number of things - we build coping skills that become addictions and compulsions and break down our relationship with ourselves and others.
While I most often work with men and couples in distress and moving out of trauma, my ideal clients are people who are ready to pull back the layers together and take a look at where they started - and begin taking the risk of doing something new.
Regardless of how painful, isolated, or destructive our actions are, when we discover enough pieces of the puzzle, people make sense. In this life, we experience pain and frustration. Questions and feelings around ourselves and our relationships point us to deeper questions about suffering, purpose, or meaning. To avoid these, we do any number of things - we build coping skills that become addictions and compulsions and break down our relationship with ourselves and others.
