Child Therapists in Signal Mountain, TN
Victoria J Davidson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Why Play Therapy? This is a frequently asked question. I believe that through play, children express themselves in their own developmentally appropriate way. Through play and other expressive therapies, children can resolve problems, cope with difficult emotions,improve cognitive development and help resolve inner conflicts.
Although I work mainly with children, my education and training also allow me the opportunity to work with adults on certain issues.
Why Play Therapy? This is a frequently asked question. I believe that through play, children express themselves in their own developmentally appropriate way. Through play and other expressive therapies, children can resolve problems, cope with difficult emotions,improve cognitive development and help resolve inner conflicts.
Although I work mainly with children, my education and training also allow me the opportunity to work with adults on certain issues.
A. G. Estes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, TLMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
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.
Katie Burns
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
If you are looking to have individual counseling for you, your child or teen, I hope you will contact me through email, phone or make an appointment on my website.
Over the past 13 years, I have worked with a variety of challenges ages 5 to 75. With a double Masters degree in School Counseling and Mental Health, I have a unique training background. Skilled in relationship counseling that reaches family, school and personal issues, I would like the opportunity to talk with you more about how my training and experience can assist you or your family. When you can't look on the bright side, I will sit with you in the dark. Life is difficult. Sometimes we need the help of others who have walked through difficult things themselves and have walked this journey with others.
If you are looking to have individual counseling for you, your child or teen, I hope you will contact me through email, phone or make an appointment on my website.
Over the past 13 years, I have worked with a variety of challenges ages 5 to 75. With a double Masters degree in School Counseling and Mental Health, I have a unique training background. Skilled in relationship counseling that reaches family, school and personal issues, I would like the opportunity to talk with you more about how my training and experience can assist you or your family. When you can't look on the bright side, I will sit with you in the dark. Life is difficult. Sometimes we need the help of others who have walked through difficult things themselves and have walked this journey with others.
My passion is helping people live into their potential, whether that's through healing past trauma wounds with Brainspotting, learning new behaviors with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or building connection with your autistic child through Floortime.
You have found the courage to begin, and you want someone to walk with you. Maybe you are tired of feeling the crushing weight of anxiety or depression. Maybe you are the parent of a child with special needs, and you don't know what to do next, but you know you need to do something. Maybe you are finally admitting to yourself the truth about your sexuality, spirituality, or situation, and you are ready to grow into the person you are meant to be. I would be honored to join you on your journey.
My passion is helping people live into their potential, whether that's through healing past trauma wounds with Brainspotting, learning new behaviors with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or building connection with your autistic child through Floortime.
You have found the courage to begin, and you want someone to walk with you. Maybe you are tired of feeling the crushing weight of anxiety or depression. Maybe you are the parent of a child with special needs, and you don't know what to do next, but you know you need to do something. Maybe you are finally admitting to yourself the truth about your sexuality, spirituality, or situation, and you are ready to grow into the person you are meant to be. I would be honored to join you on your journey.
Laura Salazar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
You want to learn to trust yourself again, to rely on your strength and intuition to raise a child better than the way you were raised.
You don't feel safe or confident that your baby is okay and you're doubting yourself. Of course, hormones are raging, but are all these feelings normal? You may be feeling helpless, scared, or grieving the freedom you had before becoming a parent. You have a constant voice asking you if you really are good enough and reminding you that everyone’s judging you for every decision you make as a parent. Perhaps you envisioned your birth to be a beautiful beginning to your baby's life, and are now wondering how this could have happened? People say "at least you're okay and the baby is safe," but it's not that comforting.
You want to learn to trust yourself again, to rely on your strength and intuition to raise a child better than the way you were raised.
You don't feel safe or confident that your baby is okay and you're doubting yourself. Of course, hormones are raging, but are all these feelings normal? You may be feeling helpless, scared, or grieving the freedom you had before becoming a parent. You have a constant voice asking you if you really are good enough and reminding you that everyone’s judging you for every decision you make as a parent. Perhaps you envisioned your birth to be a beautiful beginning to your baby's life, and are now wondering how this could have happened? People say "at least you're okay and the baby is safe," but it's not that comforting.
Kent Blocker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCMHC, CEAP, MAC
Verified Verified
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
I have over 50 years experience in mental health and substance abuse counseling. I am certified in distance counseling and TN law now requires insurance coverage. I work with anxiety disorders, including panic attacks, PTSD, and phobias; depression and bipolar disorders; all kinds of substance abuse disorders; parenting problems; marital problems and couples counseling, including LGBT issues. I am retired from the U.S. Army, and am familiar with the problems of being in both military and law enforcement professions.
I have over 50 years experience in mental health and substance abuse counseling. I am certified in distance counseling and TN law now requires insurance coverage. I work with anxiety disorders, including panic attacks, PTSD, and phobias; depression and bipolar disorders; all kinds of substance abuse disorders; parenting problems; marital problems and couples counseling, including LGBT issues. I am retired from the U.S. Army, and am familiar with the problems of being in both military and law enforcement professions.
Lacy Allen Watkins Counseling Services
Counselor, LMHC, CAP, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Are your fears keeping you from reaching your highest potential? Are you struggling with frightening, intrusive thoughts and persistent doubts? Do you feel overwhelmed and uneasy? Fears can cause us a great deal of pain. Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. Whether you struggle with emotional distress or are interested in personal growth, using evidence-based practices, I will guide you on a path of problem exploration and assist you in eliciting your own solutions and overcoming fears that have held you back. Let me guide you on a journey of recovery.
Are your fears keeping you from reaching your highest potential? Are you struggling with frightening, intrusive thoughts and persistent doubts? Do you feel overwhelmed and uneasy? Fears can cause us a great deal of pain. Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. Whether you struggle with emotional distress or are interested in personal growth, using evidence-based practices, I will guide you on a path of problem exploration and assist you in eliciting your own solutions and overcoming fears that have held you back. Let me guide you on a journey of recovery.
Erin Rayburn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC-MHS, NCC, EAGALA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Stressed? Tired? Can’t seem to get ahead? Don't like yourself? Finding that sense of security and strength in the midst of changes, challenges, and relationships is difficult, and some feel that taking time to stop and reflect is impossible; yet often it is one of the most important steps in moving forward or getting unstuck. Stopping and working with a trained therapist can help facilitate change in meaningful and impactful ways. It can also help avoid a complete life derailment. I believe that the work I do with my clients is sacred, which is why I employee some of the most up to date and clinically validated treatment techniques.
Stressed? Tired? Can’t seem to get ahead? Don't like yourself? Finding that sense of security and strength in the midst of changes, challenges, and relationships is difficult, and some feel that taking time to stop and reflect is impossible; yet often it is one of the most important steps in moving forward or getting unstuck. Stopping and working with a trained therapist can help facilitate change in meaningful and impactful ways. It can also help avoid a complete life derailment. I believe that the work I do with my clients is sacred, which is why I employee some of the most up to date and clinically validated treatment techniques.
Rachael A Benson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
I am in the practice of helping people understand themselves and find pathways towards healing and success. Therefore, I have the honor of meeting you just as you are and seeing a glimpse of your inner world, what shaped you, and molded you into a complex individual and being. My desire is to understand where you have come from and where you would like to go. Through understanding we can begin the work of creating a path toward deeper reflection, healing and thriving.
I am in the practice of helping people understand themselves and find pathways towards healing and success. Therefore, I have the honor of meeting you just as you are and seeing a glimpse of your inner world, what shaped you, and molded you into a complex individual and being. My desire is to understand where you have come from and where you would like to go. Through understanding we can begin the work of creating a path toward deeper reflection, healing and thriving.
Northshore Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Northshore Counseling Group is dedicated to creating a safe space for individual counseling needs in the greater Chattanooga area. We all have experiences that have led to where we are today. Individual counseling is designed to create space for you to come alongside a counselor and navigate how your story has impacted the way you view yourself and the world around you.
Northshore Counseling Group is dedicated to creating a safe space for individual counseling needs in the greater Chattanooga area. We all have experiences that have led to where we are today. Individual counseling is designed to create space for you to come alongside a counselor and navigate how your story has impacted the way you view yourself and the world around you.
Julia B Coffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Not accepting new clients
Good therapy helps promote clarity and progress toward change. I believe that therapy can provide the safety needed for self-exploration and for support in times of stress. And I believe that this safety is created through a trusting therapeutic alliance, which I rely heavily on in my practice. As a clinical social worker, I provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults who have a broad range of reasons for seeking therapy - these may include anxiety, depression, family conflict, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, trauma, and loss.
Good therapy helps promote clarity and progress toward change. I believe that therapy can provide the safety needed for self-exploration and for support in times of stress. And I believe that this safety is created through a trusting therapeutic alliance, which I rely heavily on in my practice. As a clinical social worker, I provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults who have a broad range of reasons for seeking therapy - these may include anxiety, depression, family conflict, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, trauma, and loss.
Laura Ward
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Not accepting new clients
I work with children, adolescents, individuals, and families to find ways of coping with the challenges of life.
I believe everyone is living their unique life story with its highs and lows. In moments of distress, confusion, and loss, I am honored to come alongside you and help you write a better story for your future. Whether you're struggling with relationships, emotional upheaval, or traumatic loss, I desire to provide the support and skills that will enable you to find hope and healing.
I work with children, adolescents, individuals, and families to find ways of coping with the challenges of life.
I believe everyone is living their unique life story with its highs and lows. In moments of distress, confusion, and loss, I am honored to come alongside you and help you write a better story for your future. Whether you're struggling with relationships, emotional upheaval, or traumatic loss, I desire to provide the support and skills that will enable you to find hope and healing.
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Working with complex trauma, anxiety, Autism, and ADHD at an all girls facility has highlighted my passion in continuing to work with children, women, and families.
“Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible...” Is a statement Magnolia Tree Therapy hopes to offer in addition to building resilience, strength, love and joy. Magnolia Tree Therapy was created to offer a warm, genuine, and collaborative approach for children to build hope, families to find connection, and women to find themselves again.
Working with complex trauma, anxiety, Autism, and ADHD at an all girls facility has highlighted my passion in continuing to work with children, women, and families.
“Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible...” Is a statement Magnolia Tree Therapy hopes to offer in addition to building resilience, strength, love and joy. Magnolia Tree Therapy was created to offer a warm, genuine, and collaborative approach for children to build hope, families to find connection, and women to find themselves again.
I am also trained in trauma play, Child Centered Play Therapy and Adlerian Play therapy.
I have a heart in helping children and families who have suffered emotional and physical abuse. I help the child/family process their trauma and assist them in making decisions that will lead them to a better life. I assist the child/family in decreasing their pain and helping them navigate to a more productive life. During this journey I enjoy working with the family to help process what has happened and how the future may look brighter. I firmly believe, problems do not exsist in a vacuum and multi-directional healing is a must. Reach out for a consultation and let's evaluate how I can best help your situation.
I am also trained in trauma play, Child Centered Play Therapy and Adlerian Play therapy.
I have a heart in helping children and families who have suffered emotional and physical abuse. I help the child/family process their trauma and assist them in making decisions that will lead them to a better life. I assist the child/family in decreasing their pain and helping them navigate to a more productive life. During this journey I enjoy working with the family to help process what has happened and how the future may look brighter. I firmly believe, problems do not exsist in a vacuum and multi-directional healing is a must. Reach out for a consultation and let's evaluate how I can best help your situation.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy and take a trauma-informed, family systems perspective. I have experience working with the following issues: childhood behavioral disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, relational/interpersonal issues, spirituality issues, self-esteem, grief and loss, adjustment and phase of life issues. I believe that all individuals are worthy to be known and I enjoy getting to know about the uniqueness of each individual and family in a safe therapeutic environment.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy and take a trauma-informed, family systems perspective. I have experience working with the following issues: childhood behavioral disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, relational/interpersonal issues, spirituality issues, self-esteem, grief and loss, adjustment and phase of life issues. I believe that all individuals are worthy to be known and I enjoy getting to know about the uniqueness of each individual and family in a safe therapeutic environment.
I work with children and teens to overcome struggles and find purpose.
I love introducing people to Gospel freedom and hope. My background in substance abuse counseling included a strong emphasis on family systems. My work as a pastor gave me an opportunity to take an understanding of systems and brokenness and apply it to marriages and families. Working for a decade in a school deepened my experience with crisis intervention, grief, trauma, and the wonderful ways connecting with creation can be part of God’s healing grace in our lives.
I work with children and teens to overcome struggles and find purpose.
I love introducing people to Gospel freedom and hope. My background in substance abuse counseling included a strong emphasis on family systems. My work as a pastor gave me an opportunity to take an understanding of systems and brokenness and apply it to marriages and families. Working for a decade in a school deepened my experience with crisis intervention, grief, trauma, and the wonderful ways connecting with creation can be part of God’s healing grace in our lives.
Megan Greever Hawkins
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37415
It would be an honor to be able to be a part of your story that aids in your or your child’s healing.
I work with children (ages 4 and up and younger on a case by case basis), adolescents, families, and young adults. My ultimate goal is to provide a safe space to foster a sense of growth and healing in those I work with. It is a great honor to empower others to make positive changes in their life to aid in their healing process. I work collaboratively with children and their parents to help you understand one another and try and find healing for your child and family. I am interested in working with children of all ages with a variety of issues such as trauma, grief and loss, behavioral challenges, anxiety, and attachment issues.
It would be an honor to be able to be a part of your story that aids in your or your child’s healing.
I work with children (ages 4 and up and younger on a case by case basis), adolescents, families, and young adults. My ultimate goal is to provide a safe space to foster a sense of growth and healing in those I work with. It is a great honor to empower others to make positive changes in their life to aid in their healing process. I work collaboratively with children and their parents to help you understand one another and try and find healing for your child and family. I am interested in working with children of all ages with a variety of issues such as trauma, grief and loss, behavioral challenges, anxiety, and attachment issues.
Ryan McNealy Morehead
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37408
It is my hope that through the counseling relationship, children, adolescents, and adults are able to find peace, create more positive and meaningful relationships, and address an array of difficult and challenging life situations.
Are you struggling to help your child manage their emotions or behavior? Does your child seem moody, angry, sad, or anxious? I can help. Working with children and adolescents struggling with low mood, anger and anxiety is my specialty. My practice of counseling blends cognitive behavioral, solution focused and reality based therapy in an way that meets the individual needs of each person.
It is my hope that through the counseling relationship, children, adolescents, and adults are able to find peace, create more positive and meaningful relationships, and address an array of difficult and challenging life situations.
Are you struggling to help your child manage their emotions or behavior? Does your child seem moody, angry, sad, or anxious? I can help. Working with children and adolescents struggling with low mood, anger and anxiety is my specialty. My practice of counseling blends cognitive behavioral, solution focused and reality based therapy in an way that meets the individual needs of each person.
Ashley Dillon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, AS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hixson, TN 37343
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in helping you and your child through the journey of each season of life.
I have a passion for helping families and young people. Parenting in all stages of life can be difficult, which is why I seek to provide support, understanding, and tools to help enhance your family relationships. I work directly with caregivers to manage behaviors of toddlerhood. I connect well with middle schoolers who find it difficult to connect with others. I also enjoy helping teenagers find hope and healing while overcoming depression and trauma. I’m like a teacher in that you should learn something from me, like a doctor in that you should overcome symptoms, and like a firefighter in that I help keep kids safe.
I specialize in helping you and your child through the journey of each season of life.
I have a passion for helping families and young people. Parenting in all stages of life can be difficult, which is why I seek to provide support, understanding, and tools to help enhance your family relationships. I work directly with caregivers to manage behaviors of toddlerhood. I connect well with middle schoolers who find it difficult to connect with others. I also enjoy helping teenagers find hope and healing while overcoming depression and trauma. I’m like a teacher in that you should learn something from me, like a doctor in that you should overcome symptoms, and like a firefighter in that I help keep kids safe.
My training as a marriage and family therapist with a specialization in child and adolescents informs my systemic approach to counseling.
Life can become overwhelming at times. I consider it a privilege to walk through difficult parts of your journey with you. Life transitions, family distress and conflict, abuse, divorce, anxiety, depression, as well as child and adolescent behavioral concerns, can leave you feeling helpless. I am honored to help you find your strength to cope in times of pain and suffering.
My training as a marriage and family therapist with a specialization in child and adolescents informs my systemic approach to counseling.
Life can become overwhelming at times. I consider it a privilege to walk through difficult parts of your journey with you. Life transitions, family distress and conflict, abuse, divorce, anxiety, depression, as well as child and adolescent behavioral concerns, can leave you feeling helpless. I am honored to help you find your strength to cope in times of pain and suffering.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Signal Mountain, 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 Signal Mountain 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.
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 Signal Mountain 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.