Couples Counseling Therapists in Cleveland, TN
Alicia Boggess
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFT-I, AAMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37311
I am passionate about the work I do with individual adults, teens, and couples.
As your therapist, my goal will be to build a trusting relationship that allows you to feel safe, heard, seen, and valued so that you have the confidence to take steps towards your individual and relational growth. We will work together to identify the barriers that have left you feeling stuck and disconnected from yourself and others, and seek to create avenues for healthy and fulfilling relationships.
I am passionate about the work I do with individual adults, teens, and couples.
As your therapist, my goal will be to build a trusting relationship that allows you to feel safe, heard, seen, and valued so that you have the confidence to take steps towards your individual and relational growth. We will work together to identify the barriers that have left you feeling stuck and disconnected from yourself and others, and seek to create avenues for healthy and fulfilling relationships.
Hanna Marino
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AAMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37311
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you want to be seen alone, with your partner, or with your family, you have completed the first step toward self-care by wanting to make time to be seen.
Hello! I am so glad you're here! I work with LGBTQ+, Couples, Individuals & Families through a variety of life hardships. If you’re dealing with Trauma/PTSD, religious trauma, spirituality issues, communication, life transitions, conflict, sexual concerns, sexuality, anxiety, anger, teenage struggles, self-esteem/identity, or any other issues, you deserve a safe space to process through them. When you come to my office you will not simply get a trained professional, but a human who feels deeply with other humans. "Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be another human soul". - Carl Jung.
Whether you want to be seen alone, with your partner, or with your family, you have completed the first step toward self-care by wanting to make time to be seen.
Hello! I am so glad you're here! I work with LGBTQ+, Couples, Individuals & Families through a variety of life hardships. If you’re dealing with Trauma/PTSD, religious trauma, spirituality issues, communication, life transitions, conflict, sexual concerns, sexuality, anxiety, anger, teenage struggles, self-esteem/identity, or any other issues, you deserve a safe space to process through them. When you come to my office you will not simply get a trained professional, but a human who feels deeply with other humans. "Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be another human soul". - Carl Jung.
Philip Andrew Cannon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MFT-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37311
Reaching out is a tough but crucial first step. Pushing past the fear or even gaining the energy to start the journey out of a hard and often dark place is so difficult. So, I applaud you for being here and preparing to take that step. It would be my honor if you would allow me to be a guiding light as you navigate and work through these tough times. Whether it be an internal struggle with yourself or what feels like a rigorous war with your spouse, your family, or your friends. Together we can find hope for a brighter day. Together we will work hard to turn that hope into a reality and we will do it one step at a time.
Reaching out is a tough but crucial first step. Pushing past the fear or even gaining the energy to start the journey out of a hard and often dark place is so difficult. So, I applaud you for being here and preparing to take that step. It would be my honor if you would allow me to be a guiding light as you navigate and work through these tough times. Whether it be an internal struggle with yourself or what feels like a rigorous war with your spouse, your family, or your friends. Together we can find hope for a brighter day. Together we will work hard to turn that hope into a reality and we will do it one step at a time.
Charidith Fuller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AAMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37311
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals, couples, and families with relational difficulties, religious issues, life transitions, grief and loss, and more.
You are doing a brave thing. Anxiety, panic attacks, and depression can play a role in keeping us from seeking help outside of our known comfort zone. But there is help available, and hope for a better life. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, and trauma and PTSD symptoms. We may cope in ways that work in the moment, but come back in the form of panic attacks, isolation, fatigue, lack of focus, appetite changes, difficulty staying motivated, and feeling constantly on edge or numb. If anxiety is hindering your quality of life, or your depression is too heavy to carry alone, welcome. This is a safe place to unpack these.
I work with individuals, couples, and families with relational difficulties, religious issues, life transitions, grief and loss, and more.
You are doing a brave thing. Anxiety, panic attacks, and depression can play a role in keeping us from seeking help outside of our known comfort zone. But there is help available, and hope for a better life. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, and trauma and PTSD symptoms. We may cope in ways that work in the moment, but come back in the form of panic attacks, isolation, fatigue, lack of focus, appetite changes, difficulty staying motivated, and feeling constantly on edge or numb. If anxiety is hindering your quality of life, or your depression is too heavy to carry alone, welcome. This is a safe place to unpack these.
Nona Kelly is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT) with over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sector. Nona enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families who are wanting a healthier life. She has extensive experience treating many issues and diagnoses, including depression and anxiety, women’s issues, family issues, addiction, and life transitions. Nona completed her master’s degree at Loma Linda University and is licensed both in California and Tennessee.
Nona Kelly is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT) with over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sector. Nona enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families who are wanting a healthier life. She has extensive experience treating many issues and diagnoses, including depression and anxiety, women’s issues, family issues, addiction, and life transitions. Nona completed her master’s degree at Loma Linda University and is licensed both in California and Tennessee.
Therapy should be a space where you feel completely at ease being yourself, where you can express every emotion without the fear of judgment. It is essential that this environment allows you to be open and authentic, knowing that all feelings are welcomed and respected. Our work together is fundamentally a collaboration; while I provide guidance and support, you are the expert on your own life. You know best what you want and what you feel, and it is my role to honor and facilitate that understanding. Trust is the cornerstone of our therapeutic relationship, and I view it as a profound privilege when clients place their trust in me.
Therapy should be a space where you feel completely at ease being yourself, where you can express every emotion without the fear of judgment. It is essential that this environment allows you to be open and authentic, knowing that all feelings are welcomed and respected. Our work together is fundamentally a collaboration; while I provide guidance and support, you are the expert on your own life. You know best what you want and what you feel, and it is my role to honor and facilitate that understanding. Trust is the cornerstone of our therapeutic relationship, and I view it as a profound privilege when clients place their trust in me.
Lauren Finch
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, AAMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37312
I work with individuals and couples struggling with relational difficulties, sexual addictions, grief, and trauma that are ready to work hard.
Connection to ourselves and others gives us a sense of who we are. Feeling disconnected from ourselves can inhibit our intimacy with others. When we take relational risks, shame often lurks in the dark telling us to remain alone would be better - but I want to offer you and your relationships hope that it does not have to always be this way. If you are ready for the hard work, there is hope for you and your relationships.
I work with individuals and couples struggling with relational difficulties, sexual addictions, grief, and trauma that are ready to work hard.
Connection to ourselves and others gives us a sense of who we are. Feeling disconnected from ourselves can inhibit our intimacy with others. When we take relational risks, shame often lurks in the dark telling us to remain alone would be better - but I want to offer you and your relationships hope that it does not have to always be this way. If you are ready for the hard work, there is hope for you and your relationships.
Joshua Alexander
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFTI, MS, AAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37311
The couples and individuals I work with come to therapy feeling isolated, undervalued, and unheard. If you are tired of not feeling good enough, ashamed, or angry, my hope is to help you rediscover what love means, heal your connection within yourself and each other, and create a new chapter of your story. I practice with couples and individuals from a client-focused perspective of unconditional acceptance- no matter what you bring to therapy, it has a place. I have hope that we can discover the tools together to process, heal, and journey forward finding the version of yourself that you want to be.
The couples and individuals I work with come to therapy feeling isolated, undervalued, and unheard. If you are tired of not feeling good enough, ashamed, or angry, my hope is to help you rediscover what love means, heal your connection within yourself and each other, and create a new chapter of your story. I practice with couples and individuals from a client-focused perspective of unconditional acceptance- no matter what you bring to therapy, it has a place. I have hope that we can discover the tools together to process, heal, and journey forward finding the version of yourself that you want to be.
Morgan Petet
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFT-I
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37311
I see therapy as a supportive relationship where we can collaborate to find a new way forward together.
Young adulthood brings many new insights, transitions, and challenges as you are faced with the task of deciding who you are and who you want to be. Many of these adjustments can be painful and bring to light issues that you’ve never noticed before. Whether it’s troubling family history, current relational wounds, or other struggles like anxiety, my therapeutic philosophy is rooted in the belief that you deserve a space to show up exactly as you are. I have experience helping individuals who have experienced trauma, sexuality exploration, life transitions, relational problems, and a wide range of other mental health struggles.
I see therapy as a supportive relationship where we can collaborate to find a new way forward together.
Young adulthood brings many new insights, transitions, and challenges as you are faced with the task of deciding who you are and who you want to be. Many of these adjustments can be painful and bring to light issues that you’ve never noticed before. Whether it’s troubling family history, current relational wounds, or other struggles like anxiety, my therapeutic philosophy is rooted in the belief that you deserve a space to show up exactly as you are. I have experience helping individuals who have experienced trauma, sexuality exploration, life transitions, relational problems, and a wide range of other mental health struggles.
As an expert in women's mental health, I specialize in helping women find balance, control perfectionism, develop communication strategies, build confidence, and overcome depression and relationship issues.
It feels like no one understands you. You try to communicate your needs and in turn feel like you are crazy for even sharing. You scroll social media and see others who appear to have it all together and have no worries. You just want to not feel alone. You've done all that you can and feel like you're stuck. But there is help - you don't have to handle it alone. I can work with you and provide you with the support you need.
As an expert in women's mental health, I specialize in helping women find balance, control perfectionism, develop communication strategies, build confidence, and overcome depression and relationship issues.
It feels like no one understands you. You try to communicate your needs and in turn feel like you are crazy for even sharing. You scroll social media and see others who appear to have it all together and have no worries. You just want to not feel alone. You've done all that you can and feel like you're stuck. But there is help - you don't have to handle it alone. I can work with you and provide you with the support you need.
I specialize in working with adults, college students, and couples, fostering a supportive environment for exploration, healing, and growth.
I consider it a privilege to walk alongside others on their journey toward self-discovery and healing. Whether you've carried these wounds for as long as you can remember, or are grappling with recent life difficulties, I'm here to support you. Creating a safe and inclusive space is of utmost importance to me, and I am a devoted ally to the LGBTQ+ community. My passion lies in helping others navigate through various challenges, including grief, stress, anxiety, religious trauma and deconstruction, divorce, relationship difficulties, attachment wounds, and gender and sexuality issues. I have immediate availability!
I specialize in working with adults, college students, and couples, fostering a supportive environment for exploration, healing, and growth.
I consider it a privilege to walk alongside others on their journey toward self-discovery and healing. Whether you've carried these wounds for as long as you can remember, or are grappling with recent life difficulties, I'm here to support you. Creating a safe and inclusive space is of utmost importance to me, and I am a devoted ally to the LGBTQ+ community. My passion lies in helping others navigate through various challenges, including grief, stress, anxiety, religious trauma and deconstruction, divorce, relationship difficulties, attachment wounds, and gender and sexuality issues. I have immediate availability!
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Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, AAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37311
Waitlist for new clients
Hope, healing and a future are possible. As a couples relationship expert, I specialize in the complex issues of sexual wellness and trauma resolution. I treat a wide range of sexual health concerns from performance anxiety, to infertility, painful sex and affair recovery. I also specialize in complex trauma resolution utilizing EMDR. Each situation is unique and together we will create a treatment plan that works for you.
Hope, healing and a future are possible. As a couples relationship expert, I specialize in the complex issues of sexual wellness and trauma resolution. I treat a wide range of sexual health concerns from performance anxiety, to infertility, painful sex and affair recovery. I also specialize in complex trauma resolution utilizing EMDR. Each situation is unique and together we will create a treatment plan that works for you.
Julie Warren Tilley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37311
Lets chat by phone and figure out if this is a therapeutic relationship worth investing in.
My goal is to hold hope for individuals, couples and families until they are able to hope for themselves. If you need a safe space to explore your truth and move toward the best version of yourself, you found that space in my office. My office (Cleveland or Chattanooga) will provide calm, comfort and support to you in the toughest of times life can throw at you.
Lets chat by phone and figure out if this is a therapeutic relationship worth investing in.
My goal is to hold hope for individuals, couples and families until they are able to hope for themselves. If you need a safe space to explore your truth and move toward the best version of yourself, you found that space in my office. My office (Cleveland or Chattanooga) will provide calm, comfort and support to you in the toughest of times life can throw at you.
Parenting Classes, A&D, & Anger Management Classes
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37312
Lastly, for therapy, my overall focus is on early intervention (whether in childhood or in the pre-marriage/engaged stage of a relationship).
I provide Parenting Classes, Anger Management Assessments, Anger Management Classes, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Classes, and Child & Family Therapy. You may want to work on self-improvement or you may want to reclaim the feelings of safety, security, contentment, peace, and love that once accompanied your hopes of what your family could be. Or your goal may be to start your recent or upcoming marriage off on the right foot, or to ensure your child is off to an emotionally healthy start in their younger years. Whatever the case, healthy families require focus, intentional work, and can sometimes use assistance from a caring professional.
Lastly, for therapy, my overall focus is on early intervention (whether in childhood or in the pre-marriage/engaged stage of a relationship).
I provide Parenting Classes, Anger Management Assessments, Anger Management Classes, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Classes, and Child & Family Therapy. You may want to work on self-improvement or you may want to reclaim the feelings of safety, security, contentment, peace, and love that once accompanied your hopes of what your family could be. Or your goal may be to start your recent or upcoming marriage off on the right foot, or to ensure your child is off to an emotionally healthy start in their younger years. Whatever the case, healthy families require focus, intentional work, and can sometimes use assistance from a caring professional.
Lara Kate Todd
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFT-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37311
I work with individuals and couples who are encountering relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more.
Life brings so many challenges, and at times you can feel stuck and lost. You may be feeling stuck in your relationship, or you may be feeling overwhelmed with all the changes life has thrown at you. Therapy is a safe place to process your experiences and walk through your journey. I would be honored to work with you while you navigate these difficult situations and participate in your healing process. My goal as a therapist is for you to feel seen, heard, and understood. There is hope in your journey and you are not alone!
I work with individuals and couples who are encountering relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more.
Life brings so many challenges, and at times you can feel stuck and lost. You may be feeling stuck in your relationship, or you may be feeling overwhelmed with all the changes life has thrown at you. Therapy is a safe place to process your experiences and walk through your journey. I would be honored to work with you while you navigate these difficult situations and participate in your healing process. My goal as a therapist is for you to feel seen, heard, and understood. There is hope in your journey and you are not alone!
Making Changes Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37312
"For the past sixteen years I have worked with adults struggling with issues in individual, couples or group therapy.
"Many times in life we are faced with challenges that we did not expect or even see coming. We may not have the personal experience or the background to know how to handle or cope with the situation. It may involve a life change or a lot of emotional pain. We may feel that our life will never be the same. We may not know what the next move needs to be. Maybe we just need an environment where we can work through the emotional pain. Maybe it is time to get a new direction in life.
"For the past sixteen years I have worked with adults struggling with issues in individual, couples or group therapy.
"Many times in life we are faced with challenges that we did not expect or even see coming. We may not have the personal experience or the background to know how to handle or cope with the situation. It may involve a life change or a lot of emotional pain. We may feel that our life will never be the same. We may not know what the next move needs to be. Maybe we just need an environment where we can work through the emotional pain. Maybe it is time to get a new direction in life.
I love working with people and especially enjoy offering help to the grieving, hurting, confused and overwhelmed. I am a certified facilitator of the Marriage and Pre-Marital program "Prepare/Enrich" and have worked with countless couples to restore, enhance and enrich their marriage relationships. I have worked with hundreds of college students, teens, adolescent's and their parents since April of 1987. I offer a faith-based approach in counseling but likewise respect the wishes of clients that prefer a non-faith, CBT method at my personal office, and work in a clinical setting under supervision at HMS.
I love working with people and especially enjoy offering help to the grieving, hurting, confused and overwhelmed. I am a certified facilitator of the Marriage and Pre-Marital program "Prepare/Enrich" and have worked with countless couples to restore, enhance and enrich their marriage relationships. I have worked with hundreds of college students, teens, adolescent's and their parents since April of 1987. I offer a faith-based approach in counseling but likewise respect the wishes of clients that prefer a non-faith, CBT method at my personal office, and work in a clinical setting under supervision at HMS.
Chloe Madewell
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFT-I, AAMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37312
It is my ultimate goal for us to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship, where you can be your genuine self and meet with challenges in a safe and secure environment.
Anxious, stressed, uneasy, afraid, agitated, out of control- The people I work with describe these feelings and more after months or years of being driven by anxiety in their thoughts, actions, and relationships. Anxiety is not the enemy, but it doesn’t deserve to be driving the car either. Therapy can empower you to take back the driver’s seat, and allow you to find a sense of freedom and comfort in your own mind and body. I love helping clients learn to overcome anxiety, and to navigate the relationship concerns and family issues which are often interwoven with anxiety.
It is my ultimate goal for us to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship, where you can be your genuine self and meet with challenges in a safe and secure environment.
Anxious, stressed, uneasy, afraid, agitated, out of control- The people I work with describe these feelings and more after months or years of being driven by anxiety in their thoughts, actions, and relationships. Anxiety is not the enemy, but it doesn’t deserve to be driving the car either. Therapy can empower you to take back the driver’s seat, and allow you to find a sense of freedom and comfort in your own mind and body. I love helping clients learn to overcome anxiety, and to navigate the relationship concerns and family issues which are often interwoven with anxiety.
Tom M Gardenhire III
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MBA, MDiv
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37312
I provide one-on-one counseling for individuals and couples to help leaders reduce stress, avoid burnout, and enhance their well-being, both at work and in their relationships.
I believe leaders thrive when they can manage stress effectively and find balance in their personal and professional lives. When leaders are centered and well-supported, they can lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose, creating a lasting positive impact for themselves, their families, and their organizations.
I provide one-on-one counseling for individuals and couples to help leaders reduce stress, avoid burnout, and enhance their well-being, both at work and in their relationships.
I believe leaders thrive when they can manage stress effectively and find balance in their personal and professional lives. When leaders are centered and well-supported, they can lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose, creating a lasting positive impact for themselves, their families, and their organizations.
Katherine Gladu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, BACC, BSBA
Verified Verified
Cleveland, TN 37311
I partner with you and listen objectively.
No matter how much effort you put forth in your significant relationships, the message you want them to receive, seems lost in the confusion of misunderstandings. You want to love and be loved, but you continue to feel alone and sometimes devalued. What is their problem --or your's? How can you connect in healthy ways and maintain your own personal values and goals? As your mind continues to repeat memories of failed attempts to fix what has gone wrong, you don't know where to turn for real help. Everyone seems to have an answer, but no one sees the whole picture. There are times when an objective listener is the best option.
I partner with you and listen objectively.
No matter how much effort you put forth in your significant relationships, the message you want them to receive, seems lost in the confusion of misunderstandings. You want to love and be loved, but you continue to feel alone and sometimes devalued. What is their problem --or your's? How can you connect in healthy ways and maintain your own personal values and goals? As your mind continues to repeat memories of failed attempts to fix what has gone wrong, you don't know where to turn for real help. Everyone seems to have an answer, but no one sees the whole picture. There are times when an objective listener is the best option.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.