Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Ooltewah, TN
She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to provide a safe space to explore challenges and develop coping strategies.
Cynthia is a master’s level clinician with an M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Cynthia’s professional interests are interpersonal trauma, substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and religious trauma. She has experience working with transitional-aged youth exploring their identity. She is an advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights and has experience working with LGBTQIA+ youth and the intersectionality of substance use disorders. Cynthia also has a wealth of knowledge from working with elite athletes for decades.
She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to provide a safe space to explore challenges and develop coping strategies.
Cynthia is a master’s level clinician with an M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Cynthia’s professional interests are interpersonal trauma, substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and religious trauma. She has experience working with transitional-aged youth exploring their identity. She is an advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights and has experience working with LGBTQIA+ youth and the intersectionality of substance use disorders. Cynthia also has a wealth of knowledge from working with elite athletes for decades.
Justin W Forgette
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363 (Online Only)
My approach centers on person-centered therapy, family systems, and CBT.
Hello, I am a Christian Licensed Professional Counselor based in Tennessee. As a husband and father, I bring over 15 years of experience, mainly in an Intensive Outpatient Program setting. My expertise includes working with adolescents and adults battling co-occurring disorders. In my individual practice I enjoy helping individuals with Men's issues, marital struggles, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, and Self-esteem. Additionally, I provide supervision to pre-licensed counselors in Tennessee. I currently have openings within the next 5-7 days.
My approach centers on person-centered therapy, family systems, and CBT.
Hello, I am a Christian Licensed Professional Counselor based in Tennessee. As a husband and father, I bring over 15 years of experience, mainly in an Intensive Outpatient Program setting. My expertise includes working with adolescents and adults battling co-occurring disorders. In my individual practice I enjoy helping individuals with Men's issues, marital struggles, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, and Self-esteem. Additionally, I provide supervision to pre-licensed counselors in Tennessee. I currently have openings within the next 5-7 days.
I am trained in EMDR (by EMDR Consulting who is approved by EMDRIA), but I also utilize art techniques, mindfulness, and more cognitive behavioral strategies.
We don't have good words in the English Language for pain. We think of it as something that is almost completely physical. We assume that if someone can't point to a wound then they must not be in pain. Then when we try to express the pain we have to use words like depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, or addiction. Instead of just being able to say, "I am hurting, and I want to stop." My goal is to help you find ways to stop hurting. Healing is often painful itself, but there can be a life with less pain.
I am trained in EMDR (by EMDR Consulting who is approved by EMDRIA), but I also utilize art techniques, mindfulness, and more cognitive behavioral strategies.
We don't have good words in the English Language for pain. We think of it as something that is almost completely physical. We assume that if someone can't point to a wound then they must not be in pain. Then when we try to express the pain we have to use words like depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, or addiction. Instead of just being able to say, "I am hurting, and I want to stop." My goal is to help you find ways to stop hurting. Healing is often painful itself, but there can be a life with less pain.
Sara Thane Milam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
We can use EMDR, ACT, CBT, or a combination of the three.
You're a go-getter. You value hard work and enjoy pushing yourself to accomplish your goals. You don't want to lose your drive, you just want to figure out how to strategically manage anxiety, stress, and perfectionism so they benefit instead of hinder you. Continuing to achieve is important to you and I'm not going to encourage you to put out that fire. Instead we'll find tools to help you regulate your anxiety and shift unhelpful beliefs. We'll explore your values and identify action steps to help you live a life in alignment with what matters most to you.
We can use EMDR, ACT, CBT, or a combination of the three.
You're a go-getter. You value hard work and enjoy pushing yourself to accomplish your goals. You don't want to lose your drive, you just want to figure out how to strategically manage anxiety, stress, and perfectionism so they benefit instead of hinder you. Continuing to achieve is important to you and I'm not going to encourage you to put out that fire. Instead we'll find tools to help you regulate your anxiety and shift unhelpful beliefs. We'll explore your values and identify action steps to help you live a life in alignment with what matters most to you.
Shanae Pietrzycki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363 (Online Only)
I utilize a few different evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
I believe therapy should be a place for growth and healing. As a clinician, I understand it is difficult to take the first steps of going to therapy and opening up to someone about your life or retelling your story after many attempts in therapy. My aim is to provide a safe place where you feel comfortable and accepted to allow space for vulnerability and change. I am passionate about working with adolescents and young adults on healing old wounds and moving forward with a healthy life.
I utilize a few different evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
I believe therapy should be a place for growth and healing. As a clinician, I understand it is difficult to take the first steps of going to therapy and opening up to someone about your life or retelling your story after many attempts in therapy. My aim is to provide a safe place where you feel comfortable and accepted to allow space for vulnerability and change. I am passionate about working with adolescents and young adults on healing old wounds and moving forward with a healthy life.
Kathy Hilbert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
I primarily utilize cognitive behavioral (CBT) and ACT approaches to therapy.
Maybe you are grieving; feel anxious, depressed, and stuck in your head. Does it seem like the person you want to be and the life you want to live is out of reach? Learning new skills to respond more effectively to those challenging thoughts and feelings may be all that you need to continue moving forward in the direction of your values. As a therapist, I hope to cultivate a relationship that facilitates change, wholeness, and health wherever you are in your journey.
I primarily utilize cognitive behavioral (CBT) and ACT approaches to therapy.
Maybe you are grieving; feel anxious, depressed, and stuck in your head. Does it seem like the person you want to be and the life you want to live is out of reach? Learning new skills to respond more effectively to those challenging thoughts and feelings may be all that you need to continue moving forward in the direction of your values. As a therapist, I hope to cultivate a relationship that facilitates change, wholeness, and health wherever you are in your journey.
Dr. Lar'Mara Henderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
Waitlist for new clients
We use proven evidence-based practice interventions including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused treatments such as eye movement desensitization & reprocessing (EMDR), and cognitive processing therapy (CPT).
Scenic City Therapy, LLC. specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms with individuals, couples, and groups. Dr. Henderson has worked with active-duty military and veteran populations over the past 20 years and offers an inclusive environment sensitive to the unique needs of this population.
We use proven evidence-based practice interventions including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused treatments such as eye movement desensitization & reprocessing (EMDR), and cognitive processing therapy (CPT).
Scenic City Therapy, LLC. specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms with individuals, couples, and groups. Dr. Henderson has worked with active-duty military and veteran populations over the past 20 years and offers an inclusive environment sensitive to the unique needs of this population.
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.
Allie Haskew
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
In working with my clients, I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions including person-centered, mind-body, cultural-relational, cognitive-behavioral, and dialectical behavioral therapies.
I believe that the role of a counselor is to be a "fellow traveler" for someone struggling with the difficulties of life. I am passionate about meeting people in the midst of their struggles and helping them navigate the delicate balance of acceptance and change. I am also a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who can help those on their journey to making peace with food and their body. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, addictions, relationship distress, or trauma, we can work together to help you experience a life worth living.
In working with my clients, I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions including person-centered, mind-body, cultural-relational, cognitive-behavioral, and dialectical behavioral therapies.
I believe that the role of a counselor is to be a "fellow traveler" for someone struggling with the difficulties of life. I am passionate about meeting people in the midst of their struggles and helping them navigate the delicate balance of acceptance and change. I am also a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who can help those on their journey to making peace with food and their body. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, addictions, relationship distress, or trauma, we can work together to help you experience a life worth living.
Bailey Spradling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MFT-I
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
Waitlist for new clients
I also utilize treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and play-based interventions.
I understand the exhaustion that can come from feeling like you’ve tried everything. Whether you are a young adult looking for services for yourself, or a parent seeking services for your child, I would love to join you in your journey to try and trust the therapeutic process.
I also utilize treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and play-based interventions.
I understand the exhaustion that can come from feeling like you’ve tried everything. Whether you are a young adult looking for services for yourself, or a parent seeking services for your child, I would love to join you in your journey to try and trust the therapeutic process.
I take an approach that integrates CBT and DBT (therapies which emphasize our relationship to our thoughts and feelings) with an emphasis on the whole person.
I know from personal experience that searching for a therapist, from reading profiles to scheduling, can feel like an overwhelming task. Whether you come with a goal in mind or are coming because something feels “off”, I hope to make the therapy space feel like your own. I enjoy working with individuals and couples working to learn new parenting skills for improving their relationship with their neurodivergent children, deconstructing hurtful religious messages, exploring and recovering from trauma, and unpacking the impact of discrimination/bigotry/trauma on LGBTQ+ identity.
I take an approach that integrates CBT and DBT (therapies which emphasize our relationship to our thoughts and feelings) with an emphasis on the whole person.
I know from personal experience that searching for a therapist, from reading profiles to scheduling, can feel like an overwhelming task. Whether you come with a goal in mind or are coming because something feels “off”, I hope to make the therapy space feel like your own. I enjoy working with individuals and couples working to learn new parenting skills for improving their relationship with their neurodivergent children, deconstructing hurtful religious messages, exploring and recovering from trauma, and unpacking the impact of discrimination/bigotry/trauma on LGBTQ+ identity.
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Jennifer A Ladd
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Ooltewah, TN 37363 (Online Only)
Jennifer Ladd has over a decade of experience treating clients with various concerns just like yours. She is intuitive in her approach, incorporating her EMDR, Interpersonal Process, and TF-CBT training to bring you a highly individualized approach that matches your specific needs. Her counseling style is warm, conversational, and interactive. She is ready to support you as you take that next step towards greater peace and happiness. Don't hesitate to reach out for help. You will find a respectful and warm therapeutic space to process and heal from old wounds and to gain new skills and insights to support the life you deserve.
Jennifer Ladd has over a decade of experience treating clients with various concerns just like yours. She is intuitive in her approach, incorporating her EMDR, Interpersonal Process, and TF-CBT training to bring you a highly individualized approach that matches your specific needs. Her counseling style is warm, conversational, and interactive. She is ready to support you as you take that next step towards greater peace and happiness. Don't hesitate to reach out for help. You will find a respectful and warm therapeutic space to process and heal from old wounds and to gain new skills and insights to support the life you deserve.
Hannah Fraser
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFTI
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), DBT, Experiential techniques, Gottman's Emotion Coaching, and other evidence-based practices.
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 am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), DBT, Experiential techniques, Gottman's Emotion Coaching, and other evidence-based practices.
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.
A. G. Estes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, TLMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
I utilize play techniques from child-centered PT, solution-focused PT, and cognitive behavioral PT allowing children to feel in charge of their decisions in a safe and empowering way.
Day-to-day life is exhausting! Maybe you were laying your child down for bed, and they said something that scared you or maybe your family is going through transitions, and you're worried about how they are responding to it. Through the therapeutic relationship, I join alongside children (ages 3-12), families, and individuals to provide an empathic, welcoming place where fears and hopelessness can be replaced with coping skills and a greater understanding of oneself. I work with children experiencing big emotions, behavioral/school difficulties, anxiety, self-esteem, traumatic experiences, and low social engagement.
I utilize play techniques from child-centered PT, solution-focused PT, and cognitive behavioral PT allowing children to feel in charge of their decisions in a safe and empowering way.
Day-to-day life is exhausting! Maybe you were laying your child down for bed, and they said something that scared you or maybe your family is going through transitions, and you're worried about how they are responding to it. Through the therapeutic relationship, I join alongside children (ages 3-12), families, and individuals to provide an empathic, welcoming place where fears and hopelessness can be replaced with coping skills and a greater understanding of oneself. I work with children experiencing big emotions, behavioral/school difficulties, anxiety, self-esteem, traumatic experiences, and low social engagement.
We all have challenging times in our life where we struggle with issues that can feel overwhelming. Often we can find a solution on our own, but at other times we may need to get support from someone who can be objective, supportive and focused on us. â;' I licensed therapist specializing in helping individuals, couples, and adolescents struggling with challenges related to addiction, attachment, relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and eating disorders.
We all have challenging times in our life where we struggle with issues that can feel overwhelming. Often we can find a solution on our own, but at other times we may need to get support from someone who can be objective, supportive and focused on us. â;' I licensed therapist specializing in helping individuals, couples, and adolescents struggling with challenges related to addiction, attachment, relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and eating disorders.
The alarm sounds, and you face the new day with frustration and a sense of dread. Part of you wants to visit with friends, go watch a new movie, or go to the mall but in the end it all sounds too tiring and you just stay home. You wonder why waves of anger and confusion wash over you at times that do not make sense. You are carrying shock, pain, and fear from what has happened in your life and you are unsure how to heal. At times your mind races with painful or unwanted thoughts, peace and clarity seemingly lost forever. Life seems a confusing and frightening journey.
The alarm sounds, and you face the new day with frustration and a sense of dread. Part of you wants to visit with friends, go watch a new movie, or go to the mall but in the end it all sounds too tiring and you just stay home. You wonder why waves of anger and confusion wash over you at times that do not make sense. You are carrying shock, pain, and fear from what has happened in your life and you are unsure how to heal. At times your mind races with painful or unwanted thoughts, peace and clarity seemingly lost forever. Life seems a confusing and frightening journey.
If you are looking for a therapist, then in some way or another your life is not going how you planned. You may feel overwhelmed by the weight of your current situation, or you may have carried the weight so long that it has left you feeling empty. No matter how you might have coped with the weight of what you have endured, you deserve to be treated with respect.
If you are looking for a therapist, then in some way or another your life is not going how you planned. You may feel overwhelmed by the weight of your current situation, or you may have carried the weight so long that it has left you feeling empty. No matter how you might have coped with the weight of what you have endured, you deserve to be treated with respect.
Jessica Armitage
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
Waitlist for new clients
Anxiety has started to overwhelm your life. You wake up every morning with this anxious feeling in your gut that you can’t seem to shake. It feels like it's sucking all of the oxygen out of your life. You're overwhelmed, full of self-doubt, and overall, exhausted. On top of that, you strive to perfect everything you do, and when you fall short, it only feels to reinforce this idea that you’ll never be good enough. Complicate that with being a young woman who is already flooded with negative messages that seem to validate your fears, and it feels like a recipe that is headed for disaster. You know there's more to life than this.
Anxiety has started to overwhelm your life. You wake up every morning with this anxious feeling in your gut that you can’t seem to shake. It feels like it's sucking all of the oxygen out of your life. You're overwhelmed, full of self-doubt, and overall, exhausted. On top of that, you strive to perfect everything you do, and when you fall short, it only feels to reinforce this idea that you’ll never be good enough. Complicate that with being a young woman who is already flooded with negative messages that seem to validate your fears, and it feels like a recipe that is headed for disaster. You know there's more to life than this.
Prioritize You, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Ooltewah, TN 37363 (Online Only)
I am Rachel Baker, licensed clinical social worker and cancer survivor, who is intentional about prioritizing you! Are you experiencing fear of failure or fear of success, the need to always be on the go, emotional eating, difficulty sleeping, gastrointestinal problems, or a lifestyle that is not meeting your core needs? These symptoms indicate that mental wellness should be an area of focus in your daily life. Our mental health can be put on the back burner, but today you can choose to refocus on that part of you!
I am Rachel Baker, licensed clinical social worker and cancer survivor, who is intentional about prioritizing you! Are you experiencing fear of failure or fear of success, the need to always be on the go, emotional eating, difficulty sleeping, gastrointestinal problems, or a lifestyle that is not meeting your core needs? These symptoms indicate that mental wellness should be an area of focus in your daily life. Our mental health can be put on the back burner, but today you can choose to refocus on that part of you!
Francoise Mastroianni
Counselor, LCPC, Hypnoth, SEP, CCPS, CSAS
Verified Verified
Ooltewah, TN 37363
Certified Sexual Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Partner Specialist.The model practiced is multidimensional, treating the addict, partner, coupleship. All three dimensions of the attachment injury are traumatized. The aftermath of discovery/disclosure induces symptoms that impact psysiological responses to the mind, body.The treatment protocol for sexual addiction induced trauma I practice is EMDR, as well as 2 day Intensives. Practicing SEP,we are able to get to wounds of how the body holds the trauma/ attachment injury, using an integrative trauma model.Emotionally Focused Therapy allows helping couples to get to their deepest needs/hurt/rejection/ and betrayal.
Certified Sexual Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Partner Specialist.The model practiced is multidimensional, treating the addict, partner, coupleship. All three dimensions of the attachment injury are traumatized. The aftermath of discovery/disclosure induces symptoms that impact psysiological responses to the mind, body.The treatment protocol for sexual addiction induced trauma I practice is EMDR, as well as 2 day Intensives. Practicing SEP,we are able to get to wounds of how the body holds the trauma/ attachment injury, using an integrative trauma model.Emotionally Focused Therapy allows helping couples to get to their deepest needs/hurt/rejection/ and betrayal.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.