Family Therapy in Chattanooga, TN
I utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy techniques.
If you feel weighed down by overwhelming emotions and life events, an empathetic ear can be a source of healing. I am passionate about working toward hope with those who feel stuck, broken, isolated, or for whom change seems impossible. I advocate for and teach clients the power of fierce self-compassion, which allows them to explore their thoughts, emotions, and actions more clearly. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, loss, trauma, chronic health issues, marital and parental challenges, spiritual wounds, disordered eating, and addictions.
I utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy techniques.
If you feel weighed down by overwhelming emotions and life events, an empathetic ear can be a source of healing. I am passionate about working toward hope with those who feel stuck, broken, isolated, or for whom change seems impossible. I advocate for and teach clients the power of fierce self-compassion, which allows them to explore their thoughts, emotions, and actions more clearly. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, loss, trauma, chronic health issues, marital and parental challenges, spiritual wounds, disordered eating, and addictions.
Shan Alexander
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Using evidence- based tools, I offer individual and marriage and family counseling with CBT, ERP, with Narrative and Interpersonal approaches integrating mind, body and soul.
Life is hard and we all need a supportive safe space from time to time to process and heal. I walk with my clients through the trials of life with compassion and 30 years of experience bringing an accepting presence, clinical expertise and if desired, the wisdom of a Christian worldview.
Using evidence- based tools, I offer individual and marriage and family counseling with CBT, ERP, with Narrative and Interpersonal approaches integrating mind, body and soul.
Life is hard and we all need a supportive safe space from time to time to process and heal. I walk with my clients through the trials of life with compassion and 30 years of experience bringing an accepting presence, clinical expertise and if desired, the wisdom of a Christian worldview.
As a compassionate therapist, I specialize in supporting teens and adults navigating through challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger, grief, and relational conflicts. Drawing from the transformative Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapeutic model, I empower clients to cultivate curiosity, calm, creativity, clarity, courage, compassion, and connectedness within themselves and their relationships. Additionally, I integrate Restoration Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to tailor treatment to each individual's needs. I aim to guide clients on a journey towards enhanced well-being and healing.
As a compassionate therapist, I specialize in supporting teens and adults navigating through challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger, grief, and relational conflicts. Drawing from the transformative Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapeutic model, I empower clients to cultivate curiosity, calm, creativity, clarity, courage, compassion, and connectedness within themselves and their relationships. Additionally, I integrate Restoration Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to tailor treatment to each individual's needs. I aim to guide clients on a journey towards enhanced well-being and healing.
Celesta Palmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37405
I partner with adults working through complex trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, codependency, and family of origin issues.
Accepting New Clients! As an EMDR-trained trauma therapist, I help teens, adults, and couples explore pain, expose fear, and experience healing in a real and lasting way. You're probably thinking that something has got to change. You feel stuck, empty, hurt, angry, or just altogether lost in a sea of overwhelming feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. You've been nervous to ask for help, let alone discuss, the difficulties of navigating life and trying to "keep it all together" when things don't feel right at all. Pehaps it's time to try something new.
I partner with adults working through complex trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, codependency, and family of origin issues.
Accepting New Clients! As an EMDR-trained trauma therapist, I help teens, adults, and couples explore pain, expose fear, and experience healing in a real and lasting way. You're probably thinking that something has got to change. You feel stuck, empty, hurt, angry, or just altogether lost in a sea of overwhelming feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. You've been nervous to ask for help, let alone discuss, the difficulties of navigating life and trying to "keep it all together" when things don't feel right at all. Pehaps it's time to try something new.
Alyson De Jesus
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFT-I
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37403
As a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, I offer culturally sensitive therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
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.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, I offer culturally sensitive therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
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.
Bailey Spradling
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with children and adolescents ages 3-18 to help navigate trauma, family conflict and other life events that lead to big feelings and behaviors.
I understand the exhaustion that can come from feeling like you’ve tried everything. Whether you are a young adult looking for services for yourself, or a parent seeking services for your child, I would love to join you in your journey to try and trust the therapeutic process.
I am passionate about working with children and adolescents ages 3-18 to help navigate trauma, family conflict and other life events that lead to big feelings and behaviors.
I understand the exhaustion that can come from feeling like you’ve tried everything. Whether you are a young adult looking for services for yourself, or a parent seeking services for your child, I would love to join you in your journey to try and trust the therapeutic process.
If I am not the best fit for you and your family I am more than happy to help you find the resources in your area for the best care.
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!
If I am not the best fit for you and your family I am more than happy to help you find the resources in your area for the best care.
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!
Deborah Lancaster
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37408
I enjoy working with adults, and couples on issues including complex family dysfunction, relational or marital distress, identity issues, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression and additional mental illness.
It takes tremendous courage to choose to walk through difficult places on the path towards healing, and it takes even more courage to invite a counselor to walk with you. I consider it an honor to join with my clients as they face the challenges in life, whether it be wounds from the past , struggles with managing mood and thoughts, issues with relational functioning, sexuality or unhealthy coping. I believe there is power in relationship and I consider it a joy to help clients learn how to better relate to themselves, others and the world around them.
I enjoy working with adults, and couples on issues including complex family dysfunction, relational or marital distress, identity issues, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression and additional mental illness.
It takes tremendous courage to choose to walk through difficult places on the path towards healing, and it takes even more courage to invite a counselor to walk with you. I consider it an honor to join with my clients as they face the challenges in life, whether it be wounds from the past , struggles with managing mood and thoughts, issues with relational functioning, sexuality or unhealthy coping. I believe there is power in relationship and I consider it a joy to help clients learn how to better relate to themselves, others and the world around them.
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.
Kelsey Dupree
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37411
I have several years of experience working with a variety of mental health issues, including addiction, severe and persistent mental health disorders, family systems, domestic violence situations, trauma, along with others.
There are several things in my life which drive me to be a counselor. My own past with it struggles, acceptances, failures, and successes drive me to do what I do. I am able to sit in dark places, empathize with struggle and loneliness, and challenge ways of thinking and behaving from a non-judgmental place. I love the unique position a counselor has to problem solve through the failures, walk the uphill road to recovery, and celebrate the success and growth that comes out of the journey.
I have several years of experience working with a variety of mental health issues, including addiction, severe and persistent mental health disorders, family systems, domestic violence situations, trauma, along with others.
There are several things in my life which drive me to be a counselor. My own past with it struggles, acceptances, failures, and successes drive me to do what I do. I am able to sit in dark places, empathize with struggle and loneliness, and challenge ways of thinking and behaving from a non-judgmental place. I love the unique position a counselor has to problem solve through the failures, walk the uphill road to recovery, and celebrate the success and growth that comes out of the journey.
I use a variety of techniques, primarily drawing on Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I believe the role of a counselor is to help you integrate your experiences— both joy-filled and painful, expected and unforeseen— into an understanding of yourself as someone worthy of love and capable of meaningful action in your world. Whatever you are experiencing, I hope to help you see and relate to yourself from a place of acceptance and genuine care, believing that these two things lay the groundwork for all kinds of change. I particularly enjoy working with those who would describe themselves as caretakers, perfectionists, people-pleasers, creatives, third culture kids, and/or people of faith.
I use a variety of techniques, primarily drawing on Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I believe the role of a counselor is to help you integrate your experiences— both joy-filled and painful, expected and unforeseen— into an understanding of yourself as someone worthy of love and capable of meaningful action in your world. Whatever you are experiencing, I hope to help you see and relate to yourself from a place of acceptance and genuine care, believing that these two things lay the groundwork for all kinds of change. I particularly enjoy working with those who would describe themselves as caretakers, perfectionists, people-pleasers, creatives, third culture kids, and/or people of faith.
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I love introducing people to Gospel freedom and hope. My background in substance abuse counseling included a strong emphasis on family systems. My work as a pastor gave me an opportunity to take an understanding of systems and brokenness and apply it to marriages and families. Working for a decade in a school deepened my experience with crisis intervention, grief, trauma, and the wonderful ways connecting with creation can be part of God’s healing grace in our lives.
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Jeigh Billingy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421 (Online Only)
Are you dealing with an emotional or behavioral issue? Do you find that your family or immediate support system is difficult to navigate? Do you feel stuck or unsure of your next move? Do you deal with severe trauma from an experience that holds you back from your best life? Let me help you find more confidence, clarity and self love - reach out!.
Life is complex. There are issues from childhood experiences, major life transitions, mental and physical health, failures, and hopes and dreams that you may face. With these issues, it can be difficult to understand how to get where you're going, or even where you want to go. These issues can impact your life on every level. These levels can be personal, professional, social, emotional, physical, societal, spiritual, cultural or even undefined. Together, let's work to find balance, purpose, intention, clarity, healing, your voice... and even a "game plan" to help you cope with and live your best life.
Are you dealing with an emotional or behavioral issue? Do you find that your family or immediate support system is difficult to navigate? Do you feel stuck or unsure of your next move? Do you deal with severe trauma from an experience that holds you back from your best life? Let me help you find more confidence, clarity and self love - reach out!.
Life is complex. There are issues from childhood experiences, major life transitions, mental and physical health, failures, and hopes and dreams that you may face. With these issues, it can be difficult to understand how to get where you're going, or even where you want to go. These issues can impact your life on every level. These levels can be personal, professional, social, emotional, physical, societal, spiritual, cultural or even undefined. Together, let's work to find balance, purpose, intention, clarity, healing, your voice... and even a "game plan" to help you cope with and live your best life.
Sue M. Bushrow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37402 (Online Only)
Is life hard and your heart hurting ? Are you struggling ? Do you need relief? Has your family suffered from trauma, loss, change, or heartache? Are you a Veteran struggling? Is your marriage hard? Is your teenager struggling? Are you in professional ministry with no safe place to express the difficulties of ministry. Do you feel depressed after a major life event? I would love to help you or your family!
Is life hard and your heart hurting ? Are you struggling ? Do you need relief? Has your family suffered from trauma, loss, change, or heartache? Are you a Veteran struggling? Is your marriage hard? Is your teenager struggling? Are you in professional ministry with no safe place to express the difficulties of ministry. Do you feel depressed after a major life event? I would love to help you or your family!
Angie (Angelique) Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Life can be hard, and sometimes we need some extra help and support to get through those difficult times. Whether it's dealing with young children or teenagers, relationship or family issues, anxiety or depression, the challenges of college life or jobs, or the curve ball that life throws at us, it can be stressful to manage, and can be helpful to have someone outside of the situation to talk with.
Life can be hard, and sometimes we need some extra help and support to get through those difficult times. Whether it's dealing with young children or teenagers, relationship or family issues, anxiety or depression, the challenges of college life or jobs, or the curve ball that life throws at us, it can be stressful to manage, and can be helpful to have someone outside of the situation to talk with.
Dr. Sandy McKenzie
Pastoral Counselor, LCMFT, DMin, MS, Cert
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37414
You deserve caring, non-judgemental guidance from one who has been there and understands your anxiety, grief, insecurity, indecision, walking on eggshells, guilt, fears, and more. Maybe you loved, tried and were blamed, rejected or other toxic behavior in return? While not your fault, emotional wounds, loss, and trauma can devastate esteem, relationships, and health. Yet you CAN be healed, empowered, & renewed. In-Person or Online, Dr. Sandy, Marriage/ Family Therapist & Life Coach, is in your corner and known for helping hearts achieve real healing. For a free consult simply email.
You deserve caring, non-judgemental guidance from one who has been there and understands your anxiety, grief, insecurity, indecision, walking on eggshells, guilt, fears, and more. Maybe you loved, tried and were blamed, rejected or other toxic behavior in return? While not your fault, emotional wounds, loss, and trauma can devastate esteem, relationships, and health. Yet you CAN be healed, empowered, & renewed. In-Person or Online, Dr. Sandy, Marriage/ Family Therapist & Life Coach, is in your corner and known for helping hearts achieve real healing. For a free consult simply email.
Gray Bryant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37409 (Online Only)
I have experience as a therapist in outpatient mental health clinics, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, cancer treatment facilities, substance abuse treatment centers and schools. With 10 years of serving both individuals and family systems, I have addressed a vast array of symptoms related to mental health concerns. I tend to focus on the whole body and its connections. I understand counseling as growth, much in the same way a tree grows. In counseling we honor our roots, noting where we came from while stretching our branches high and reaching for what we wish to become.
I have experience as a therapist in outpatient mental health clinics, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, cancer treatment facilities, substance abuse treatment centers and schools. With 10 years of serving both individuals and family systems, I have addressed a vast array of symptoms related to mental health concerns. I tend to focus on the whole body and its connections. I understand counseling as growth, much in the same way a tree grows. In counseling we honor our roots, noting where we came from while stretching our branches high and reaching for what we wish to become.
Family and Friends Counseling is a small counseling practice in downtown Dalton, GA.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 18 years of experience in the behavioral health field. Passionate about helping people grow and change, I use a caring and empathic relationship combined with scientifically researched approaches validated to help clients reach their goals. My main specialities include working with women's issues, grief and trauma, individuals and families dealing with addictions, codependency, religious trauma, relationship difficulties, domestic violence, depression, and anxiety. I use an integrated approach focusing on family systems and internal family systems for healing.
Family and Friends Counseling is a small counseling practice in downtown Dalton, GA.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 18 years of experience in the behavioral health field. Passionate about helping people grow and change, I use a caring and empathic relationship combined with scientifically researched approaches validated to help clients reach their goals. My main specialities include working with women's issues, grief and trauma, individuals and families dealing with addictions, codependency, religious trauma, relationship difficulties, domestic violence, depression, and anxiety. I use an integrated approach focusing on family systems and internal family systems for healing.
Mike Waldrop
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT, MAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 30 years of experience of working in the counseling field. My desire is to help individuals, couples, and families in their pursuit of healthy emotional living. In those 30 years, I have had the opportunity to work in several settings- school, church, a psychiatric hospital, and an intensive outpatient program.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 30 years of experience of working in the counseling field. My desire is to help individuals, couples, and families in their pursuit of healthy emotional living. In those 30 years, I have had the opportunity to work in several settings- school, church, a psychiatric hospital, and an intensive outpatient program.
I am a Masters Level therapist with 17+ years experience. I work with older children through senior adults, marriage/ family/parenting issues, and mental health disorders, such as Depression and Anxiety. As a former teacher, I have a unique combination of experiences that contribute to my success in working with youth. When counseling school age children, I involve the client's entire environment (parents, teachers, etc.) to develop a comprehensive plan in treating the whole client. I am a member of the AACC.
I am a Masters Level therapist with 17+ years experience. I work with older children through senior adults, marriage/ family/parenting issues, and mental health disorders, such as Depression and Anxiety. As a former teacher, I have a unique combination of experiences that contribute to my success in working with youth. When counseling school age children, I involve the client's entire environment (parents, teachers, etc.) to develop a comprehensive plan in treating the whole client. I am a member of the AACC.
