Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Hixson, TN
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Brittany Elizabeth Vazquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hixson, TN 37343
I am a certified in DBT (C-DBT) and trained in TF-CBT, mindfulness-based, Coherence Therapy, and somatic approaches.
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.
I am a certified in DBT (C-DBT) and trained in TF-CBT, mindfulness-based, Coherence Therapy, and somatic approaches.
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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Sometimes life is more challenging than we are able to handle without outside help and guidance. "What do I do to feel better?" and "How do I fix this?" are questions you may find yourself asking. Having the right tools to manage and overcome life’s obstacles is essential. I am here to help you build the tool set to handle these oppositions. Having a double master's in School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling, I have acquired a rare skill set designed to reach individuals and families both in the school system and out. I am eager to be a part of your healing journey.
Sometimes life is more challenging than we are able to handle without outside help and guidance. "What do I do to feel better?" and "How do I fix this?" are questions you may find yourself asking. Having the right tools to manage and overcome life’s obstacles is essential. I am here to help you build the tool set to handle these oppositions. Having a double master's in School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling, I have acquired a rare skill set designed to reach individuals and families both in the school system and out. I am eager to be a part of your healing journey.
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Charles Hiatt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC/MHS, QSAP, MAC, SAE, NBCCH
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Hixson, TN 37343
Currently Unavailable for New Clients I have worked in the counseling field for over 20 years with adults, couples, and adolescents. I received my Master of Science Degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2004. I'm licensed in the State of Tennessee as a Professional Counselor (LPC/MHSP) and nationally certified as a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). I'm also credentialed as a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) for the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and have completed Gottman Level 1 training.
Currently Unavailable for New Clients I have worked in the counseling field for over 20 years with adults, couples, and adolescents. I received my Master of Science Degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2004. I'm licensed in the State of Tennessee as a Professional Counselor (LPC/MHSP) and nationally certified as a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). I'm also credentialed as a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) for the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and have completed Gottman Level 1 training.
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Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, negative thoughts/behaviors, or dealing with difficult people? Are you ready to transform your life and make the necessary changes so you can grow and heal? I work with adults of all ages and believe in a holistic approach to healing. I also provide a strong support system encompassing compassion, caring, and empathy. I help my clients work through their past and present issues while identifying negative aspects of the self and various tools to help control the mind. My greatest passion is assisting people through their growth, transformation, and healing journey.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, negative thoughts/behaviors, or dealing with difficult people? Are you ready to transform your life and make the necessary changes so you can grow and heal? I work with adults of all ages and believe in a holistic approach to healing. I also provide a strong support system encompassing compassion, caring, and empathy. I help my clients work through their past and present issues while identifying negative aspects of the self and various tools to help control the mind. My greatest passion is assisting people through their growth, transformation, and healing journey.
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Rebecca Thorne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hixson, TN 37343
Life is challenging. At times you feel like you have no control. You may wake up during the night with your mind racing. Often it is difficult to get out of bed and decide where to start. You may feel misunderstood and wonder why you're just not happy. You thought life would have been happier and more carefree. How did you get here? Now you are wondering: how do I get there? Peace of mind and happiness can be yours. Being in control and managing your own life is possible.
Life is challenging. At times you feel like you have no control. You may wake up during the night with your mind racing. Often it is difficult to get out of bed and decide where to start. You may feel misunderstood and wonder why you're just not happy. You thought life would have been happier and more carefree. How did you get here? Now you are wondering: how do I get there? Peace of mind and happiness can be yours. Being in control and managing your own life is possible.
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Melanie DeWerff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, LPCC, CPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hixson, TN 37343
Eclectic, spiritually bent, and sacredly genuine. I utilize creativity and work from an embodied healing approach. I will lovingly challenge you; while lovingly supporting you. I want to help you connect to, and operate from, your True Self. Out of the box thinker; life does not fit in a box; therefore, therapy does not fit in a box. Connect to what a fulfilled life looks like for you; and, then how to live that life. Shedding of old patterns and transition into your genuine self. Also, offer energy work.
Eclectic, spiritually bent, and sacredly genuine. I utilize creativity and work from an embodied healing approach. I will lovingly challenge you; while lovingly supporting you. I want to help you connect to, and operate from, your True Self. Out of the box thinker; life does not fit in a box; therefore, therapy does not fit in a box. Connect to what a fulfilled life looks like for you; and, then how to live that life. Shedding of old patterns and transition into your genuine self. Also, offer energy work.
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Chas Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hixson, TN 37343
Choosing the right therapist can be overwhelming and connecting with the counselor that will be the right fit for you is important. When you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues or identity questions, you want someone with you who has tools for coping; but you also want someone who is genuine and can make you feel comfortable. I will work hard to help you feel safe from our first contact. Together, we can embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth that can be one of the most meaningful endeavors of your life.
Choosing the right therapist can be overwhelming and connecting with the counselor that will be the right fit for you is important. When you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues or identity questions, you want someone with you who has tools for coping; but you also want someone who is genuine and can make you feel comfortable. I will work hard to help you feel safe from our first contact. Together, we can embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth that can be one of the most meaningful endeavors of your life.
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Brian Clinton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Hixson, TN 37343 (Online Only)
My goal is to help people discover their own ability to achieve change in their lives. Many times I hear people describe themselves as broken or damaged because they are unable to just "get over it". Often, these degrading narratives overwhelm and we can find ourselves experiencing anxiety, depression and even substance abuse issues. The good news is that using modern, evidence-based techniques we can not only resolve the issues that have led you to seek counseling, but make you better equipped in the future to handle life challenges as they arise.
My goal is to help people discover their own ability to achieve change in their lives. Many times I hear people describe themselves as broken or damaged because they are unable to just "get over it". Often, these degrading narratives overwhelm and we can find ourselves experiencing anxiety, depression and even substance abuse issues. The good news is that using modern, evidence-based techniques we can not only resolve the issues that have led you to seek counseling, but make you better equipped in the future to handle life challenges as they arise.
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Linda L Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hixson, TN 37343 (Online Only)
My intention is to create a safe, accepting, and respectful therapeutic environment in which you can express yourself freely and begin the process of moving towards the life you want. My role as a therapist is to help you find a sense of peace and resolution by encouraging insight, exploring new coping tools, and connecting or re-connecting with inner resources for resilience.
My intention is to create a safe, accepting, and respectful therapeutic environment in which you can express yourself freely and begin the process of moving towards the life you want. My role as a therapist is to help you find a sense of peace and resolution by encouraging insight, exploring new coping tools, and connecting or re-connecting with inner resources for resilience.
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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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Robert (Bob) E Swope
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hixson, TN 37343
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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As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am passionate about working with our community and can personally relate to how religious, childhood, relational, and societal trauma can impact sexuality and sexual orientation. Sexuality is a unique spectrum and is a beautiful part of who we are. In therapy together, you will find an accepting and safe space to explore all questions related to sexuality, sexual orientation and gender, non-traditional relationships, and sense of self, all with compassion and care. At Affirming Therapy Services, you are free to be who you are and to continue to discover your most authentic self.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am passionate about working with our community and can personally relate to how religious, childhood, relational, and societal trauma can impact sexuality and sexual orientation. Sexuality is a unique spectrum and is a beautiful part of who we are. In therapy together, you will find an accepting and safe space to explore all questions related to sexuality, sexual orientation and gender, non-traditional relationships, and sense of self, all with compassion and care. At Affirming Therapy Services, you are free to be who you are and to continue to discover your most authentic self.
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I use my training and years of experience to build relationships with clients that produce wholeness and healing. I believe the care, trust, and honesty in the counseling relationship can help people move from surviving (maybe just barely) to thriving. I want my clients to experience renewal in their lives.
I use my training and years of experience to build relationships with clients that produce wholeness and healing. I believe the care, trust, and honesty in the counseling relationship can help people move from surviving (maybe just barely) to thriving. I want my clients to experience renewal in their lives.
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Joyre A Montgomery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hixson, TN 37343 (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.
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Linden Turner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hixson, TN 37343
Waitlist for new clients
Life's challenges can lead us to a place where recognizing the person in the mirror becomes foreign. The fights with your partner, the fear of the future, or desiring a sense of direction and meaningful connection can leave us feeling frozen, overwhelmed, and distanced from where we’d like to be. Your unique experience matters - which is why I work to foster empathy, openness, authenticity, safety, and caring challenges within therapy - to meet you where you are and journey beside you as you seek to find yourself and your relationships again.
Life's challenges can lead us to a place where recognizing the person in the mirror becomes foreign. The fights with your partner, the fear of the future, or desiring a sense of direction and meaningful connection can leave us feeling frozen, overwhelmed, and distanced from where we’d like to be. Your unique experience matters - which is why I work to foster empathy, openness, authenticity, safety, and caring challenges within therapy - to meet you where you are and journey beside you as you seek to find yourself and your relationships again.
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Sheaba Chacko
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHSP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Hixson, TN 37343 (Online Only)
Is Anxiety holding you back? You’ve always been proactive, perceptive, and personable - but you’re afraid of losing your edge. Things are piling up, getting bottlenecked, and feeling dicey. Your mind is racing and your body is lagging. It’s challenging to maintain that upbeat, agreeable, and positive outlook that you’re known for - especially when you're in the car or working alone. Typically you’d put your head down and push through. But this time? You know that’s not enough. Nothing is glaringly obvious from the outside…but that’s why internally you want to stay ahead of it. Hi! I’m Sheaba. I can help.
Is Anxiety holding you back? You’ve always been proactive, perceptive, and personable - but you’re afraid of losing your edge. Things are piling up, getting bottlenecked, and feeling dicey. Your mind is racing and your body is lagging. It’s challenging to maintain that upbeat, agreeable, and positive outlook that you’re known for - especially when you're in the car or working alone. Typically you’d put your head down and push through. But this time? You know that’s not enough. Nothing is glaringly obvious from the outside…but that’s why internally you want to stay ahead of it. Hi! I’m Sheaba. I can help.
If you are at a point of needing change related to your relationships, marriage or otherwise, helping your distressed or challenging child, or healing from past wounds in your life, we are here to help. We help a variety of clients learn to process difficult things and learn new skills to grow and improve their lives and their significant relationships. We are a team structured, outcome focused practice near downtown Chattanooga. We aim to get results for you and give excellent care that is accessible to you by having accessible prices, schedules, and spaces (the views are great too)!
If you are at a point of needing change related to your relationships, marriage or otherwise, helping your distressed or challenging child, or healing from past wounds in your life, we are here to help. We help a variety of clients learn to process difficult things and learn new skills to grow and improve their lives and their significant relationships. We are a team structured, outcome focused practice near downtown Chattanooga. We aim to get results for you and give excellent care that is accessible to you by having accessible prices, schedules, and spaces (the views are great too)!
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Tobie Thayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hixson, TN 37343
Not accepting new clients
Child, Adolescent, Family, and Individual Adult Counseling In Office and Telehealth. Most insurance plans pay for this expanded service in this environment of social distancing and shelter in place. Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, addictions, and life and professional adjustments, are all areas to work on in therapy. Types of theories used in the therapeutic sessions to be used depend upon the area of concern. Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Grief and ADHD. Evidence Based Theories used include CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy); DBT (Dialectic Behavioral Therapy); Psychodynamic and psychotherapy; Mindfulness.
Child, Adolescent, Family, and Individual Adult Counseling In Office and Telehealth. Most insurance plans pay for this expanded service in this environment of social distancing and shelter in place. Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, addictions, and life and professional adjustments, are all areas to work on in therapy. Types of theories used in the therapeutic sessions to be used depend upon the area of concern. Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Grief and ADHD. Evidence Based Theories used include CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy); DBT (Dialectic Behavioral Therapy); Psychodynamic and psychotherapy; Mindfulness.
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How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.