Therapists in Chattanooga, TN
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Carmen Lydia Torres
Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv, MACMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37412
Navigating life stressors can be overwhelming. Feelings of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, in addition to traumatic life experiences can feel debilitating. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. My goal is to create a safe space where you can feel seen, validated, empowered, and gain tools as you move towards a season of healing, and growth. My approach is collaborative, which means that I work with clients to create a treatment plan focused on their individual needs and strength. I work with teens 16+, adults, and families on life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues of spirituality.
Navigating life stressors can be overwhelming. Feelings of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, in addition to traumatic life experiences can feel debilitating. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. My goal is to create a safe space where you can feel seen, validated, empowered, and gain tools as you move towards a season of healing, and growth. My approach is collaborative, which means that I work with clients to create a treatment plan focused on their individual needs and strength. I work with teens 16+, adults, and families on life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues of spirituality.
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Robert (Bob) E Swope
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421
I am Licensed Professional Counselor with over twenty 28 years of experience working with adults, children and families. I am a graduate of U T Chattanooga with a BS in Psychology and a MEd. in Community Counseling I also did some graduate work at Florida State and University of Houston.. I have both personal and professional experience with parenting, stepfamilies, divorce issues, adoption and reunification, and the adjustment issues which challenge families today.I am an advocate for the LGBTQ community. I am passionate about educating ,coaching and empowering my clients to make the best choices for their unique selves.
I am Licensed Professional Counselor with over twenty 28 years of experience working with adults, children and families. I am a graduate of U T Chattanooga with a BS in Psychology and a MEd. in Community Counseling I also did some graduate work at Florida State and University of Houston.. I have both personal and professional experience with parenting, stepfamilies, divorce issues, adoption and reunification, and the adjustment issues which challenge families today.I am an advocate for the LGBTQ community. I am passionate about educating ,coaching and empowering my clients to make the best choices for their unique selves.
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Access Art Therapy's mission is to provide client's with access to affordable, expressive therapy. Working with an art therapist is similar to talk-therapy, but the use of art materials in session can help us access inner parts of ourselves and make the invisible visible. It is also a non-threatening and less direct way of communicating, especially for things that are difficult to talk about. Come find out how enjoyable healing can be with art therapy. Call or text me for a free 30 minute consultation!
Access Art Therapy's mission is to provide client's with access to affordable, expressive therapy. Working with an art therapist is similar to talk-therapy, but the use of art materials in session can help us access inner parts of ourselves and make the invisible visible. It is also a non-threatening and less direct way of communicating, especially for things that are difficult to talk about. Come find out how enjoyable healing can be with art therapy. Call or text me for a free 30 minute consultation!
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Alyson De Jesus
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFT-I
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37403
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.
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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“I feel stuck…I’m not sure what to do…I don’t feel like myself…I'm overwhelmed…” Do any of those thoughts sound familiar? Are you lacking self-confidence, not sure of who you are, and trying to adjust to various life changes (university, the pandemic, new baby, new job, etc…)? If you are ready for a change, I can help you say “bye” to that mean critical voice inside your head. I will help you to slow down, walk through a journey of self-discovery, & give you the tools needed to have the audacity to be yourself.
“I feel stuck…I’m not sure what to do…I don’t feel like myself…I'm overwhelmed…” Do any of those thoughts sound familiar? Are you lacking self-confidence, not sure of who you are, and trying to adjust to various life changes (university, the pandemic, new baby, new job, etc…)? If you are ready for a change, I can help you say “bye” to that mean critical voice inside your head. I will help you to slow down, walk through a journey of self-discovery, & give you the tools needed to have the audacity to be yourself.
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You are of great value and have potential for resiliency and change, even if you feel too wounded, unworthy, or overwhelmed. Having someone to empathically hold your experiences and emotionally vulnerable or conflicted state while also facilitating the healing and growth you are capable of, is comforting and empowering. Allow me the privilege of partnering with you in developing and experiencing a practical, personally meaningful, trauma and culturally informed journey to improved mental-emotional health, wellness, and completeness.
You are of great value and have potential for resiliency and change, even if you feel too wounded, unworthy, or overwhelmed. Having someone to empathically hold your experiences and emotionally vulnerable or conflicted state while also facilitating the healing and growth you are capable of, is comforting and empowering. Allow me the privilege of partnering with you in developing and experiencing a practical, personally meaningful, trauma and culturally informed journey to improved mental-emotional health, wellness, and completeness.
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Emu Aragon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCMHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37403 (Online Only)
Clients I see are typically wrestling with experiences that have impacted the way they view themselves, relationships, and the world around them. These experiences often leave us feeling wounded, unable to reconnect with ourselves or others. If this resonates with you, we might be a good fit for each other. As a wounded healer myself I seek to support you on your road to healing in a way that honors your unique set of values, beliefs, and cultural identity. I strive to take the time to get to know you, helping you to feel seen, heard, and understood. Who you want to be is possible. Your story, as it is, doesn't have to define you.
Clients I see are typically wrestling with experiences that have impacted the way they view themselves, relationships, and the world around them. These experiences often leave us feeling wounded, unable to reconnect with ourselves or others. If this resonates with you, we might be a good fit for each other. As a wounded healer myself I seek to support you on your road to healing in a way that honors your unique set of values, beliefs, and cultural identity. I strive to take the time to get to know you, helping you to feel seen, heard, and understood. Who you want to be is possible. Your story, as it is, doesn't have to define you.
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Aline Defiglia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37408
I own a dynamic group practice in Chattanooga called Ascend Coaching and Therapy. We work with clients in-person at our office in downtown Chattanooga, virtually via phone or video, and outside in the beautiful forests of TN via ecotherapy sessions. I offer Life Coaching, Clinical Hypnotherapy and Integrative Psychotherapy to help you make and keep personal and professional changes, fulfill your potential, improve your health, and heal from the negative experiences and beliefs that hold you back.
I own a dynamic group practice in Chattanooga called Ascend Coaching and Therapy. We work with clients in-person at our office in downtown Chattanooga, virtually via phone or video, and outside in the beautiful forests of TN via ecotherapy sessions. I offer Life Coaching, Clinical Hypnotherapy and Integrative Psychotherapy to help you make and keep personal and professional changes, fulfill your potential, improve your health, and heal from the negative experiences and beliefs that hold you back.
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Jeigh Billingy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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Athenea Counseling, Coaching & Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, GA
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37408 (Online Only)
ALL of us have experienced past traumatic events (to a greater or lesser degree) that may be impacting how we think, feel and act, presently. I’ve learned from my clients and through my own personal experience that talk-therapy is just not enough! In obtaining needed certifications, I’m confident I’m utilizing the most effective, evidence-based therapeutic modalities to help clients, holistically, heal their brains, minds and bodies. By removing the roots of a client's anxiety/depression, I’ve seen tremendous breakthroughs with empowering clients to live the life they’ve always wanted; one filled with meaning, happiness and peace.
ALL of us have experienced past traumatic events (to a greater or lesser degree) that may be impacting how we think, feel and act, presently. I’ve learned from my clients and through my own personal experience that talk-therapy is just not enough! In obtaining needed certifications, I’m confident I’m utilizing the most effective, evidence-based therapeutic modalities to help clients, holistically, heal their brains, minds and bodies. By removing the roots of a client's anxiety/depression, I’ve seen tremendous breakthroughs with empowering clients to live the life they’ve always wanted; one filled with meaning, happiness and peace.
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The Middle Path. Intensive Outpatient Ages 10+
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSWCP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37415
Growing up and not learning how to regulate your emotions may cause misery and suffering. We offer intensive Group, DBT and holistic therapy, 3 days a week, 3 hours a day of DBT group therapy online or in person from ages 10-65+, for 7.5 weeks (24 sessions). Located in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Maryville, Tri-Cities. Our holistic program teaches the Four Core Skills of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. "DBT" is an evidenced based treatment that teaches step by step to reduce impulsivity and reactivity. Our groups take place in a "Spa like", home environment. You may self-refer: themiddlepath.life Starting at age 6 to adult.
Growing up and not learning how to regulate your emotions may cause misery and suffering. We offer intensive Group, DBT and holistic therapy, 3 days a week, 3 hours a day of DBT group therapy online or in person from ages 10-65+, for 7.5 weeks (24 sessions). Located in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Maryville, Tri-Cities. Our holistic program teaches the Four Core Skills of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. "DBT" is an evidenced based treatment that teaches step by step to reduce impulsivity and reactivity. Our groups take place in a "Spa like", home environment. You may self-refer: themiddlepath.life Starting at age 6 to adult.
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Brittany Elizabeth Vazquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Life can be difficult but therapy doesn't have to be! If you've talked about your struggles just to feel worse afterwards and see little to no progress, I'd like to introduce myself. You don't need to relive every past hurt or leave feeling emotionally drained at the end of each session. Change is possible without years of therapy! Let me help you figure out what's holding you back and find real, practical solutions so you can live life the way you want to. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC-MHSP) with over 7 years of experience working with with children, adolescents, and adults.
Life can be difficult but therapy doesn't have to be! If you've talked about your struggles just to feel worse afterwards and see little to no progress, I'd like to introduce myself. You don't need to relive every past hurt or leave feeling emotionally drained at the end of each session. Change is possible without years of therapy! Let me help you figure out what's holding you back and find real, practical solutions so you can live life the way you want to. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC-MHSP) with over 7 years of experience working with with children, adolescents, and adults.
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Cynthia Lu'aune Poole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, CTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37402
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Often, we find ourselves traveling through life not trusting to share our challenges, thoughts and feelings with the external world. Together we can explore what you’re facing. Whether you’re experiencing Depression, Anxiety, Attachments and Negative Thinking, you don’t have to make the journey alone. My treatment approach enhances the Wholistic Person. I am someone that will work alongside of you in a safe and trusting environment. “You Only Need a Heart Full of Grace and a Soul Generated by Love" ~ Dr. Martin Luther King "Together We're Better".
Often, we find ourselves traveling through life not trusting to share our challenges, thoughts and feelings with the external world. Together we can explore what you’re facing. Whether you’re experiencing Depression, Anxiety, Attachments and Negative Thinking, you don’t have to make the journey alone. My treatment approach enhances the Wholistic Person. I am someone that will work alongside of you in a safe and trusting environment. “You Only Need a Heart Full of Grace and a Soul Generated by Love" ~ Dr. Martin Luther King "Together We're Better".
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Amanda Rehn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37405 (Online Only)
I am committed to helping individuals break free from feeling stuck and powerless in their lives. If you struggle to let go of unhealthy patterns or yearn for a more fulfilled, peaceful existence, I am here to support you on your journey. I believe counseling is a collaborative process where healing unfolds through our relationship with ourselves and others. Together, we can confront life's challenges and work towards unearthing your true potential. My approach involves understanding the patterns in your past experiences, relationships, thoughts, feelings, & behaviors that contribute to your current struggles.
I am committed to helping individuals break free from feeling stuck and powerless in their lives. If you struggle to let go of unhealthy patterns or yearn for a more fulfilled, peaceful existence, I am here to support you on your journey. I believe counseling is a collaborative process where healing unfolds through our relationship with ourselves and others. Together, we can confront life's challenges and work towards unearthing your true potential. My approach involves understanding the patterns in your past experiences, relationships, thoughts, feelings, & behaviors that contribute to your current struggles.
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Richard R Dion
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37403
As a primary therapist and sole owner of Broken Vessels Counseling, I am focused on only one thing, your success. I am passionate about walking along side the hurting, the lost, the captive, the broken, as they discover for themselves their own unique qualities that make them the treasured works of art they where always meant to be. It is my belief that through client centered individual therapy; "Team" oriented Family Therapy; and peer support group therapy; anyone who comes through our program and gives it all they have will successfully transition towards their desired goal in life, with new inner self awareness, esteem.
As a primary therapist and sole owner of Broken Vessels Counseling, I am focused on only one thing, your success. I am passionate about walking along side the hurting, the lost, the captive, the broken, as they discover for themselves their own unique qualities that make them the treasured works of art they where always meant to be. It is my belief that through client centered individual therapy; "Team" oriented Family Therapy; and peer support group therapy; anyone who comes through our program and gives it all they have will successfully transition towards their desired goal in life, with new inner self awareness, esteem.
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Dr. Naynette Kennett - Couples Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Are you feeling alone and frustrated about your life or your relationship/marriage? Are you feeling disconnected from your partner and want to rebuild your relationship? Are you experiencing some challenges in life or your relationship that have become too overwhelming? Do you often worry and unable to focus? Do feel alone or lonely in your life? Have you experienced trauma and don't know how to move forward? I know it can be hard to reach out for help and begin individual or couples therapy. Therapy is a safe space to explore and learn to thrive during difficult times in life.
Are you feeling alone and frustrated about your life or your relationship/marriage? Are you feeling disconnected from your partner and want to rebuild your relationship? Are you experiencing some challenges in life or your relationship that have become too overwhelming? Do you often worry and unable to focus? Do feel alone or lonely in your life? Have you experienced trauma and don't know how to move forward? I know it can be hard to reach out for help and begin individual or couples therapy. Therapy is a safe space to explore and learn to thrive during difficult times in life.
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Angela Begres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37401
If you are facing mental health challenges and undergoing life transitions, actively seeking trust, support, and effective communication, you likely value the strength it takes to seek help. I prioritize providing trust and unwavering support in navigating difficulties. As a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I excel in bridging language gaps to ensure effective and culturally sensitive communication.
If you are facing mental health challenges and undergoing life transitions, actively seeking trust, support, and effective communication, you likely value the strength it takes to seek help. I prioritize providing trust and unwavering support in navigating difficulties. As a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I excel in bridging language gaps to ensure effective and culturally sensitive communication.
Online Therapists
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Camelia Guernsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
My primary goal in working with clients is to build a trusting, supportive, transparent and non-judgmental relationship. This relationship serves as the container to explore internal and external challenges that can keep humans feeling stuck. My approach is insight-driven, strength-based, client-centered and culturally sensitive. The underpinnings of my work rest on this belief: At any moment we can acknowledge unhelpful patterns which no longer serve us and create new ones that do.
My primary goal in working with clients is to build a trusting, supportive, transparent and non-judgmental relationship. This relationship serves as the container to explore internal and external challenges that can keep humans feeling stuck. My approach is insight-driven, strength-based, client-centered and culturally sensitive. The underpinnings of my work rest on this belief: At any moment we can acknowledge unhelpful patterns which no longer serve us and create new ones that do.
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Let's cross this bridge together! Hi, I'm Andy. Great job reaching out for help. We'll start our journey together from where you are emotionally mentally, and spiritually. I will invest all of my 16 yrs. of experience into helping you get where you want to be. I have a wide background of experience in helping men, women, and teenagers. Ladies, I am very easy to talk to as I was raised by my mom and sis. It's like I never had a man card. ;) LOL Men, I'm 59 yrs. old, married 34 yrs. I know how to help with relationships issues and Man issues. As a non-denominational, ordained Pastor, I'm qualified to do Christian counseling.
Let's cross this bridge together! Hi, I'm Andy. Great job reaching out for help. We'll start our journey together from where you are emotionally mentally, and spiritually. I will invest all of my 16 yrs. of experience into helping you get where you want to be. I have a wide background of experience in helping men, women, and teenagers. Ladies, I am very easy to talk to as I was raised by my mom and sis. It's like I never had a man card. ;) LOL Men, I'm 59 yrs. old, married 34 yrs. I know how to help with relationships issues and Man issues. As a non-denominational, ordained Pastor, I'm qualified to do Christian counseling.
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Robert Wesley Phillips
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADAC, NCAC, SAP, CPS, CIP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Unionville, TN 37180
Robert is an Intervention Specialist trained in guiding families through the systemic process whereby a person addicted to alcohol or drugs is encouraged to accept help and enter treatment. Robert has worked in treatment centers and detoxification facilities as a counselor, program developer, educator, director of admission and clinical supervisor. Robert's practice specializes in substance abuse interventions, counseling, DOT/SAP services and community prevention. Robert is certified and licensed as an Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse counselor; Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) ; Prevention Specialist; and Crisis Interventionist.
Robert is an Intervention Specialist trained in guiding families through the systemic process whereby a person addicted to alcohol or drugs is encouraged to accept help and enter treatment. Robert has worked in treatment centers and detoxification facilities as a counselor, program developer, educator, director of admission and clinical supervisor. Robert's practice specializes in substance abuse interventions, counseling, DOT/SAP services and community prevention. Robert is certified and licensed as an Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse counselor; Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) ; Prevention Specialist; and Crisis Interventionist.
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.