Female Therapists in Ooltewah, TN
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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.
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.
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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.
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Lindsay Beckler
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MFT-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
We are overcomers by nature. I am an overcomer, and you are too. Suffering is real, no matter what form it takes. I don't know what brings you here, but this I know for certain: you can overcome even the greatest of hurdles. There is life on the other side. There is hope on the other side. There is healing on the other side. It is my greatest honor to walk the journey with you, whatever that looks like. Your story matters. You make sense. You are worth investing in.
We are overcomers by nature. I am an overcomer, and you are too. Suffering is real, no matter what form it takes. I don't know what brings you here, but this I know for certain: you can overcome even the greatest of hurdles. There is life on the other side. There is hope on the other side. There is healing on the other side. It is my greatest honor to walk the journey with you, whatever that looks like. Your story matters. You make sense. You are worth investing in.
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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.
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.
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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!
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Jacqueline Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
Our relationships teach us what to believe about ourselves: whether we are lovable, worthy, and good, and what to believe about the world around us, whether it's safe and trustworthy. When the relationships are hurtful, it becomes unsafe to rely on others, and we begin to believe the negative stories we've been taught. Asking for help is daunting and courageous, and you're here taking that step! Together, we will dive into your story so you can own the truths and put the falsehoods in their place while learning to love yourself and have the relationships that you deeply desire.
Our relationships teach us what to believe about ourselves: whether we are lovable, worthy, and good, and what to believe about the world around us, whether it's safe and trustworthy. When the relationships are hurtful, it becomes unsafe to rely on others, and we begin to believe the negative stories we've been taught. Asking for help is daunting and courageous, and you're here taking that step! Together, we will dive into your story so you can own the truths and put the falsehoods in their place while learning to love yourself and have the relationships that you deeply desire.
![Photo of Michelle M Linzy, MA, MS, MFT, PPS, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0dfa3eaf-99b8-489c-bf58-f4928e187037/2/320x400.jpeg)
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.
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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.
![Photo of Rebecca Trent - Rebecca Trent Counseling M.S., LMFT, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fac0f34-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Rebecca Trent Counseling M.S., LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
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.
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.
![Photo of Francoise Mastroianni, LCPC, Hypnoth, SEP, CCPS, CSAS, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/228c6e8c-e3f1-4ab9-a28b-e8464307dc8a/3/320x400.jpeg)
Francoise Mastroianni
Counselor, LCPC, Hypnoth, SEP, CCPS, CSAS
Not Verified Not 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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Sara Thane Milam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
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.
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.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over twenty-five years of experience. My approach is eclectic and evidence-based, adapting to my client's needs and goals. I support clients with various issues, i.e., depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, abuse (both childhood and adult), LGBTQ issues, and grief.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over twenty-five years of experience. My approach is eclectic and evidence-based, adapting to my client's needs and goals. I support clients with various issues, i.e., depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, abuse (both childhood and adult), LGBTQ issues, and grief.
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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!
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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.
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Jennifer Morgan-Lambert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
Waitlist for new clients
"You are the author of your own life story". As a therapist I strive to provide a safe and confidential environment where people can discuss their struggles and know that they will not be judged or criticized for talking about how they feel or think. I am experienced in the treatment of ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, behavior problems, family conflict, gender identify, grief, trauma and life stressors. I enjoy working with preteens, adolescents and adults by meeting the client where they are in life. I would enjoy the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your needs and work together to begin improving your current situation.
"You are the author of your own life story". As a therapist I strive to provide a safe and confidential environment where people can discuss their struggles and know that they will not be judged or criticized for talking about how they feel or think. I am experienced in the treatment of ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, behavior problems, family conflict, gender identify, grief, trauma and life stressors. I enjoy working with preteens, adolescents and adults by meeting the client where they are in life. I would enjoy the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your needs and work together to begin improving your current situation.
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Kirstee Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, AAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
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. In particular weight management issues that stem from childhood sexual abuse. 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. In particular weight management issues that stem from childhood sexual abuse. Each situation is unique and together we will create a treatment plan that works for you.
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Mind-Body Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 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.
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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.
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Kathy Hilbert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ooltewah, TN 37363
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.
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.
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Welcome! I'm Joelle Marlin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Reaching out takes courage, and I'm honored you are considering contacting me. If you're struggling and realizing that you need more support for your mental health, you're in the right place. Perhaps you always felt something was "wrong with you" but are realizing that it might have been neurodivergence all along. Maybe you need to process some hard experiences with a caring therapist who accepts you and sees your strengths. I strive to create a warm and supportive environment where you feel heard and empowered for growth. I look forward to being part of your journey!
Welcome! I'm Joelle Marlin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Reaching out takes courage, and I'm honored you are considering contacting me. If you're struggling and realizing that you need more support for your mental health, you're in the right place. Perhaps you always felt something was "wrong with you" but are realizing that it might have been neurodivergence all along. Maybe you need to process some hard experiences with a caring therapist who accepts you and sees your strengths. I strive to create a warm and supportive environment where you feel heard and empowered for growth. I look forward to being part of your journey!
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.