Child Therapists in Ooltewah, TN

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Rebecca Trent Counseling M.S., LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
Having a child with a neurodivergence can feel very lonely and add additional stress to parenthood.
During our lifetime, we humans go through many life transitions. Helping women, children, and teens succeed through life's many demands is my focus and passion. Working with women who are experiencing a life transition is one of my primary strengths. The second area of focus within my practice is working with parents and individuals who are neurodivergent or who have a child who is neurodivergent. Being a parent of a neurodivergent child myself I enjoy connecting and helping parents and individuals as they navigate this oftentimes difficult journey.
Having a child with a neurodivergence can feel very lonely and add additional stress to parenthood.
During our lifetime, we humans go through many life transitions. Helping women, children, and teens succeed through life's many demands is my focus and passion. Working with women who are experiencing a life transition is one of my primary strengths. The second area of focus within my practice is working with parents and individuals who are neurodivergent or who have a child who is neurodivergent. Being a parent of a neurodivergent child myself I enjoy connecting and helping parents and individuals as they navigate this oftentimes difficult journey.
(423) 291-4989 View (423) 291-4989
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Courtney Elswick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFT
Verified Verified
Ooltewah, TN 37363
Something has brought you to the point of seeking help. Whether it is trauma, relationships, depression, anxiety, behavior struggles, adjusting to life changes, or more, it is my honor to collaborate with you individually or as a family to achieve health and wholeness. I see individual children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples and have the most experience with high schoolers.
Something has brought you to the point of seeking help. Whether it is trauma, relationships, depression, anxiety, behavior struggles, adjusting to life changes, or more, it is my honor to collaborate with you individually or as a family to achieve health and wholeness. I see individual children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples and have the most experience with high schoolers.
(423) 840-8741 View (423) 840-8741
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Jordan Harpley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in counseling children, teenagers, and young adults. I graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2013 with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I spent the first 8 years of my career as a trauma counselor in a residential facility for children in state custody and started my private practice in January 2020. I use creative techniques to connect with my clients and practice from a foundation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in counseling children, teenagers, and young adults. I graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2013 with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I spent the first 8 years of my career as a trauma counselor in a residential facility for children in state custody and started my private practice in January 2020. I use creative techniques to connect with my clients and practice from a foundation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
(423) 271-3606 View (423) 271-3606
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Jennifer Metzler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
Reaching out for marriage, child, or family therapy is not easy, however, there is good news. Progress can be made, relationships can heal, and families can be functional again. I am skilled at helping clients develop the needed strategies to heal hurts, process conflict, set boundaries, and build closeness. I have extensive training in a variety of therapies including Gottman Method Couple Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other research-based tools. I focus on client's specific needs and work to find solutions for their concerns.
Reaching out for marriage, child, or family therapy is not easy, however, there is good news. Progress can be made, relationships can heal, and families can be functional again. I am skilled at helping clients develop the needed strategies to heal hurts, process conflict, set boundaries, and build closeness. I have extensive training in a variety of therapies including Gottman Method Couple Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other research-based tools. I focus on client's specific needs and work to find solutions for their concerns.
(706) 909-3124 View (706) 909-3124
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Cleveland Counseling & Mental Health
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
Whether you decide to begin your therapeutic journey with one of our therapists or someone else, our hopes are that you find a place where you feel safe to explore your story and gain a greater understanding of yourself, your child, your partner, or your family.
Currently accepting new child, adolescent, and family therapy clients. If your child is struggling in school, your family is experiencing separation/divorce, or your family needs someone to talk to, therapist on staff Hannah Sexton is a skillfully trained child and family therapist. She specializes working with emotional disturbances, anxiety, family conflict, behavioral issues, trauma, depression, separation/divorce, and more. Humans face issues all throughout life, but kids face exceptional challenges with differing stages of mental and physical development. We are here to help. You do not have to navigate this alone.
Whether you decide to begin your therapeutic journey with one of our therapists or someone else, our hopes are that you find a place where you feel safe to explore your story and gain a greater understanding of yourself, your child, your partner, or your family.
Currently accepting new child, adolescent, and family therapy clients. If your child is struggling in school, your family is experiencing separation/divorce, or your family needs someone to talk to, therapist on staff Hannah Sexton is a skillfully trained child and family therapist. She specializes working with emotional disturbances, anxiety, family conflict, behavioral issues, trauma, depression, separation/divorce, and more. Humans face issues all throughout life, but kids face exceptional challenges with differing stages of mental and physical development. We are here to help. You do not have to navigate this alone.
(423) 594-1917 View (423) 594-1917
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Courtney Liljekvist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
I work with children (ages 4-12), adolescents, families, and adults. My goal is to offer a safe space to those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidality, low self-esteem, family conflict, or attachment issues. While I like to draw from multiple approaches, including: attachment work, play therapy, mindfulness practices, art therapy, CBT, and family therapy. I ultimately tailor my approach to the needs of the person. Coming to therapy takes a significant step of bravery and I strive to create an environment that promotes acceptance and growth.
I work with children (ages 4-12), adolescents, families, and adults. My goal is to offer a safe space to those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidality, low self-esteem, family conflict, or attachment issues. While I like to draw from multiple approaches, including: attachment work, play therapy, mindfulness practices, art therapy, CBT, and family therapy. I ultimately tailor my approach to the needs of the person. Coming to therapy takes a significant step of bravery and I strive to create an environment that promotes acceptance and growth.
(423) 561-9914 View (423) 561-9914
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Bailey Spradling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
Waitlist for new clients
Through child-centered play and art activities, I provide my clients with a space to process and explore in order to make sense of their world.
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.
Through child-centered play and art activities, I provide my clients with a space to process and explore in order to make sense of their world.
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.
(423) 441-4682 View (423) 441-4682
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Kristi Byrd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
If you or your child need support, I would love the opportunity to partner with you as you walk through this season.
I have worked with children in different capacities throughout my life and have been in the mental health field for over 10 years providing therapy for children, individuals and families. I have worked with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, autism, relationship issues, trauma, self harm and much more. I believe that YOU are the expert in your life, however I know that at times it is helpful to be able to talk to someone else. I strive to empower, encourage and support each person that I work with. I enjoy meeting new people and working to help others create the life they truly desire to live.
If you or your child need support, I would love the opportunity to partner with you as you walk through this season.
I have worked with children in different capacities throughout my life and have been in the mental health field for over 10 years providing therapy for children, individuals and families. I have worked with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, autism, relationship issues, trauma, self harm and much more. I believe that YOU are the expert in your life, however I know that at times it is helpful to be able to talk to someone else. I strive to empower, encourage and support each person that I work with. I enjoy meeting new people and working to help others create the life they truly desire to live.
(423) 436-9727 View (423) 436-9727
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Hannah Fraser
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFTI
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
I would be honored to walk with you or your child on the journey towards healing!.
Hello! I am a therapist that specializes in family therapy and therapy for children and teens ages 3-18. I also enjoy working with adults of all ages who are experiencing grief, anxiety, or tics. I believe that people are exceptionally resilient. However, there are times when circumstances become too overwhelming to bear alone. Children may have difficulty sharing their emotions verbally and will instead act out, causing stress in the family. My passion is creating a safe space for healing to occur. I work with children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, tics, autism (levels 1 and 2), trauma, grief, divorce, and more.
I would be honored to walk with you or your child on the journey towards healing!.
Hello! I am a therapist that specializes in family therapy and therapy for children and teens ages 3-18. I also enjoy working with adults of all ages who are experiencing grief, anxiety, or tics. I believe that people are exceptionally resilient. However, there are times when circumstances become too overwhelming to bear alone. Children may have difficulty sharing their emotions verbally and will instead act out, causing stress in the family. My passion is creating a safe space for healing to occur. I work with children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, tics, autism (levels 1 and 2), trauma, grief, divorce, and more.
(423) 455-9751 View (423) 455-9751
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A. G. Estes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, TLMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
Life has many demands on parents, children, and families.
It is exhausting trying all the different parenting advice and tips, while noticing things with your child are not improving as you hoped. Whether this sounds like you or if you don’t know where to start- I’m here to partner alongside you. Through the therapeutic relationship, I join alongside children, families, and individuals to provide an encouraging place where confusion and hopelessness can be replaced with connectedness and understanding. I work with children experiencing big emotions, difficulty transitioning, behavioral challenges, traumatic experiences, and peer concerns.
Life has many demands on parents, children, and families.
It is exhausting trying all the different parenting advice and tips, while noticing things with your child are not improving as you hoped. Whether this sounds like you or if you don’t know where to start- I’m here to partner alongside you. Through the therapeutic relationship, I join alongside children, families, and individuals to provide an encouraging place where confusion and hopelessness can be replaced with connectedness and understanding. I work with children experiencing big emotions, difficulty transitioning, behavioral challenges, traumatic experiences, and peer concerns.
(423) 430-6307 View (423) 430-6307
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Heidi Kilmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
Have you recently been through a painful event, are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck, concerned about your child or having a hard time relating with someone? These and other issues can interfere with living a full, rewarding life. I believe you are the expert of your life. My goal is to empower you with tools, techniques and concepts on a journey towards understanding, healing and wholeness. Therapeutic approaches encourage awareness of how our thoughts affect our feelings, realization of how the past impacts the present and future, and assists people in creating healthy boundaries and communication with in their relationships.
Have you recently been through a painful event, are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck, concerned about your child or having a hard time relating with someone? These and other issues can interfere with living a full, rewarding life. I believe you are the expert of your life. My goal is to empower you with tools, techniques and concepts on a journey towards understanding, healing and wholeness. Therapeutic approaches encourage awareness of how our thoughts affect our feelings, realization of how the past impacts the present and future, and assists people in creating healthy boundaries and communication with in their relationships.
(423) 301-5645 View (423) 301-5645
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Tennessee Art Therapy and Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Ooltewah, TN 37363  (Online Only)
I primarily work with adolescents & adults with emotional, mental, developmental, & behavioral disorders, but I have extensive experience helping children & their families as well.
Sometimes extra help and support are needed to successfully navigate through the challenging and difficult situations that arise in life. By seeking therapy, you will receive our support while we work as a team to better understand your challenging life situations. If you make a commitment to change and work on improving yourself and your situation, therapy can give you the tools you need to face future life challenges. In a comfortable and supportive environment, we offer a highly personalized approach made to meet the needs of each individual client and/or family to help them achieve personal growth.
I primarily work with adolescents & adults with emotional, mental, developmental, & behavioral disorders, but I have extensive experience helping children & their families as well.
Sometimes extra help and support are needed to successfully navigate through the challenging and difficult situations that arise in life. By seeking therapy, you will receive our support while we work as a team to better understand your challenging life situations. If you make a commitment to change and work on improving yourself and your situation, therapy can give you the tools you need to face future life challenges. In a comfortable and supportive environment, we offer a highly personalized approach made to meet the needs of each individual client and/or family to help them achieve personal growth.
(423) 515-2879 View (423) 515-2879
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Michelle Fast
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Ooltewah, TN 37363
I would love to work with you as you work toward better understanding yourself and/or your child.
Watching your child struggle behaviorally, emotionally, or academically, can be a very scary thing for a parent. You may feel lost and insecure, or you may feel like you have tried everything and nothing seems to work. Additionally, you may have struggled as a kid yourself but have never been able to pinpoint why. I believe through evaluation, one can better understand who they are, how to build on existing strengths, and how to target areas for growth.
I would love to work with you as you work toward better understanding yourself and/or your child.
Watching your child struggle behaviorally, emotionally, or academically, can be a very scary thing for a parent. You may feel lost and insecure, or you may feel like you have tried everything and nothing seems to work. Additionally, you may have struggled as a kid yourself but have never been able to pinpoint why. I believe through evaluation, one can better understand who they are, how to build on existing strengths, and how to target areas for growth.
(423) 455-9272 View (423) 455-9272
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Michelle M Linzy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MS, MFT, PPS
Verified Verified
Ooltewah, TN 37363  (Online Only)
Accepting new clients... You want unconditional love. You want peace and happiness. You want to laugh, and feel good about yourself again. You have decided, that now is the time, for your pursuit of happiness, to begin. You are ready to move forward, towards the life you dream of having for yourself. I have helped numerous clients, move beyond their traumatic experiences, to achieve their personal goals, and I will do the same for you. Together, we will work on identifying the underlying issues and relational patterns that sabotage your chance at an incredible life.
Accepting new clients... You want unconditional love. You want peace and happiness. You want to laugh, and feel good about yourself again. You have decided, that now is the time, for your pursuit of happiness, to begin. You are ready to move forward, towards the life you dream of having for yourself. I have helped numerous clients, move beyond their traumatic experiences, to achieve their personal goals, and I will do the same for you. Together, we will work on identifying the underlying issues and relational patterns that sabotage your chance at an incredible life.
(423) 419-3200 View (423) 419-3200
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Christopher Atkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
Hi, I'm Chris, a dedicated therapist and Army Behavioral Health Officer. I specialize in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which I successfully use in challenging situations to help you rebound from past trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship difficulties. I have many diverse tools to transform trauma and anxiety into empowerment. My approach is tailored to guide you from sleeplessness to vitality, anxiety to tranquility, and relationship issues to understanding. Let's work together to create a focused, peaceful future. I look forward to our first session. Be well.
Hi, I'm Chris, a dedicated therapist and Army Behavioral Health Officer. I specialize in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which I successfully use in challenging situations to help you rebound from past trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship difficulties. I have many diverse tools to transform trauma and anxiety into empowerment. My approach is tailored to guide you from sleeplessness to vitality, anxiety to tranquility, and relationship issues to understanding. Let's work together to create a focused, peaceful future. I look forward to our first session. Be well.
(423) 657-2376 View (423) 657-2376
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Naomi Boothe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
I acknowledge and respect the effort it takes to reach out for help. The strength it takes to say "enough!, I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired". The courage it takes to choose towards something more, something better, than where you are at right now. Thank you for being here! What if every wrongness was a strength not yet acknowledged? You are stronger than you think and worth so much more than you can imagine. The fact that you are reading this right now is proof of that!
I acknowledge and respect the effort it takes to reach out for help. The strength it takes to say "enough!, I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired". The courage it takes to choose towards something more, something better, than where you are at right now. Thank you for being here! What if every wrongness was a strength not yet acknowledged? You are stronger than you think and worth so much more than you can imagine. The fact that you are reading this right now is proof of that!
(423) 218-4314 View (423) 218-4314
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Julie Warren Tilley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
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.
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.
(423) 379-6753 View (423) 379-6753
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Mind-Body Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
We all experience relationship conflict, overwhelming/traumatic events, and internal struggles. My therapeutic approach is focused on helping my clients to better understand themselves and how their history has impacted their present. Along this journey, I empower clients to use certain tools and resources to move forward into the vision that they want for their future. I approach experiences and beliefs from a trauma lens, utilizing EMDR to reduce distress, regulate nervous system functioning, update neural pathways, and bridge the gap between the brain and body.
We all experience relationship conflict, overwhelming/traumatic events, and internal struggles. My therapeutic approach is focused on helping my clients to better understand themselves and how their history has impacted their present. Along this journey, I empower clients to use certain tools and resources to move forward into the vision that they want for their future. I approach experiences and beliefs from a trauma lens, utilizing EMDR to reduce distress, regulate nervous system functioning, update neural pathways, and bridge the gap between the brain and body.
(423) 561-9677 View (423) 561-9677
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Philip Andrew Cannon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MFT-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
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.
(423) 556-6714 View (423) 556-6714
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Gladson Andrews
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ooltewah, TN 37363
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has practiced therapy since 2008. I prefer to counsel from Christian perspective but will adjust to my client's needs. I have significant experience working with trauma, anxiety, and chronic mental illness. I enjoy working with married couples and helping individuals overcome past trauma especially. I am trained to work with individuals, families, or couples on a variety of issues.
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has practiced therapy since 2008. I prefer to counsel from Christian perspective but will adjust to my client's needs. I have significant experience working with trauma, anxiety, and chronic mental illness. I enjoy working with married couples and helping individuals overcome past trauma especially. I am trained to work with individuals, families, or couples on a variety of issues.
(865) 730-0167 View (865) 730-0167
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Ooltewah, TN provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.

Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.

The best child therapists in Ooltewah build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.