Therapists in Chattanooga, TN
Jessica Osborne
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421
You are significant and your story is important. My hope is for you to not only know this but believe it. The pain of feeling forgotten, rejected, or abandoned is often too much to manage. Trauma, grief, and anxiety tend to magnify these uncomfortable feelings and can lead to experiences of shame. At some point, you feel like you can no longer navigate this journey alone. The thing is, I don't think you are meant to carry it by yourself. I see your strength and I can see that you are tired. Inviting someone else in is not a step of weakness, it is absolutely a step of bravery.
You are significant and your story is important. My hope is for you to not only know this but believe it. The pain of feeling forgotten, rejected, or abandoned is often too much to manage. Trauma, grief, and anxiety tend to magnify these uncomfortable feelings and can lead to experiences of shame. At some point, you feel like you can no longer navigate this journey alone. The thing is, I don't think you are meant to carry it by yourself. I see your strength and I can see that you are tired. Inviting someone else in is not a step of weakness, it is absolutely a step of bravery.
Hannah M. Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421 (Online Only)
I am a clinical social worker passionate about helping you reach your goals, find solutions, or helping you cope when there just isn't a solution. I am ready to actively listen and be the person who really does care. Fun facts about me, I am also a doula, midwife assistant, wedding officiant, wife and mother of five. I grew up in Cambodia and had monkeys and a ape as pets.
I am a clinical social worker passionate about helping you reach your goals, find solutions, or helping you cope when there just isn't a solution. I am ready to actively listen and be the person who really does care. Fun facts about me, I am also a doula, midwife assistant, wedding officiant, wife and mother of five. I grew up in Cambodia and had monkeys and a ape as pets.
Hillary Mossburg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37404
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.
Dr. Ashley Salter
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37411
I offer expert and comprehensive Psychological Evaluation Services for children and adults. Diagnosis and defining the problem accurately are the first steps to effective intervention and why assessment is so important to your treatment journey. A comprehensive evaluation and an evidence-based intervention plan can increase understanding of your mental health and learning difficulties as well as provide the proper direction and accommodations needed to succeed not only in treatment, but in academics, work, and everyday life.
I offer expert and comprehensive Psychological Evaluation Services for children and adults. Diagnosis and defining the problem accurately are the first steps to effective intervention and why assessment is so important to your treatment journey. A comprehensive evaluation and an evidence-based intervention plan can increase understanding of your mental health and learning difficulties as well as provide the proper direction and accommodations needed to succeed not only in treatment, but in academics, work, and everyday life.
Karin Booher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37421 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stressed out, zoned out, or off-balance? Do you feel like you're drowning under the weight of responsibilities, while others seem to be thriving? Have you been using social media, toxic relationships, or substances to numb or distract yourself from the discomfort? I'd love to try and help you find your footing and feel more like yourself again. Most of the clients I work with have a lot more in common than they realize. They are struggling...but they believe they SHOULD be able to manage everything! They believe they are somehow flawed or weaker than others. I want you to know it’s okay to be struggling.
Are you feeling stressed out, zoned out, or off-balance? Do you feel like you're drowning under the weight of responsibilities, while others seem to be thriving? Have you been using social media, toxic relationships, or substances to numb or distract yourself from the discomfort? I'd love to try and help you find your footing and feel more like yourself again. Most of the clients I work with have a lot more in common than they realize. They are struggling...but they believe they SHOULD be able to manage everything! They believe they are somehow flawed or weaker than others. I want you to know it’s okay to be struggling.
Bevin Dunn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37404
It takes such courage to open ourselves to the possibility of healing when we have been hurt. But the fullness of life that grows out of engaging in the healing process is something I continue to experience personally in my own life and professionally with my clients. While we receive our deepest wounds in relationships, it is in relationships that we can also experience the deepest healing. Some of the bravest people I have ever met are the individuals I sit with in the counseling office, and I commend you for starting the process by looking for a counselor.
It takes such courage to open ourselves to the possibility of healing when we have been hurt. But the fullness of life that grows out of engaging in the healing process is something I continue to experience personally in my own life and professionally with my clients. While we receive our deepest wounds in relationships, it is in relationships that we can also experience the deepest healing. Some of the bravest people I have ever met are the individuals I sit with in the counseling office, and I commend you for starting the process by looking for a counselor.
Nancy Holland
MS, LPE, CPC
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Not accepting new clients
Choosing to make changes in our lives can be scary and challenging. Having the right individual to help you in facing those changes is imperative. I enjoy working with those interested in making changes in their lives whether it be in facing present life transitions and stressors or dealing with past events/traumas. I have great empathy, compassion and patience in working with those who want to tackle their challenges in a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. I would be honored to work with you and/or your loved one(s) to help you take the steps towards change in your journey through life.
Choosing to make changes in our lives can be scary and challenging. Having the right individual to help you in facing those changes is imperative. I enjoy working with those interested in making changes in their lives whether it be in facing present life transitions and stressors or dealing with past events/traumas. I have great empathy, compassion and patience in working with those who want to tackle their challenges in a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. I would be honored to work with you and/or your loved one(s) to help you take the steps towards change in your journey through life.
Rachel Blanton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37411
Not accepting new clients
Are you a first-time parent trying to figure out which way is up? Are you a parent of a child who is struggling emotionally or behaviorally? Do you want to set better boundaries? Develop better coping skills? Change negative patterns? For the past 7 years, I have served as an elementary school counselor, working closely with students, parents, and teachers- navigating a range of social, emotional, and mental health scenarios. I believe that every person is unique and that the best way to help them is by building a strong relationship built on trust, respect, acceptance, and empathy. I am neurodiversity-affirming.
Are you a first-time parent trying to figure out which way is up? Are you a parent of a child who is struggling emotionally or behaviorally? Do you want to set better boundaries? Develop better coping skills? Change negative patterns? For the past 7 years, I have served as an elementary school counselor, working closely with students, parents, and teachers- navigating a range of social, emotional, and mental health scenarios. I believe that every person is unique and that the best way to help them is by building a strong relationship built on trust, respect, acceptance, and empathy. I am neurodiversity-affirming.
Reese Armstrong
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37404
As a counselor, my goal is to work collaboratively with clients in helping them find ways to get back on their feet. Whether it is a habit you are trying to quit, a past experience that continues to bother you, a conflict in a relationship that never seems to resolve, or crippling anxiety and depression, I believe we all have complex and unique stories that require thoughtful and individualized care. I take it as a great privilege to sit with people as they navigate their journey and would be honored to work with you.
As a counselor, my goal is to work collaboratively with clients in helping them find ways to get back on their feet. Whether it is a habit you are trying to quit, a past experience that continues to bother you, a conflict in a relationship that never seems to resolve, or crippling anxiety and depression, I believe we all have complex and unique stories that require thoughtful and individualized care. I take it as a great privilege to sit with people as they navigate their journey and would be honored to work with you.
Patrick Oellerich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37408
Hey there! I'm a therapist that specializes in couple's therapy and individual therapy for men ages 15-35. My primary expertise are in trauma reprocessing/integration, infidelity recovery/repair, and attachment maintenance in family systems. On any given day you could find me helping a young man processing life's struggles, a couple seeking healing from a constant sense of disconnection, or a family needing deeper connection through new experiences of one another. Whatever the situation, I love coming alongside others to journey with them towards wholeheartedness.
Hey there! I'm a therapist that specializes in couple's therapy and individual therapy for men ages 15-35. My primary expertise are in trauma reprocessing/integration, infidelity recovery/repair, and attachment maintenance in family systems. On any given day you could find me helping a young man processing life's struggles, a couple seeking healing from a constant sense of disconnection, or a family needing deeper connection through new experiences of one another. Whatever the situation, I love coming alongside others to journey with them towards wholeheartedness.
Michelle Waldrop (Johnson)
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA-CMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37404
I am passionate about story, visual arts, paying attention to attachment wounds, and a holistic view of the person as emotional, spiritual, and physical. I enjoy using therapeutic art practices with my clients to explore many aspects of hurt and healing. I have several years of experience working in mental and behavioral health treatment, with a variety of ages. I currently desire to work with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, codependency, trauma post-traumatic stress, and other life stressors. I believe we are formed by both the things we have experienced and the relationships we have been a part of.
I am passionate about story, visual arts, paying attention to attachment wounds, and a holistic view of the person as emotional, spiritual, and physical. I enjoy using therapeutic art practices with my clients to explore many aspects of hurt and healing. I have several years of experience working in mental and behavioral health treatment, with a variety of ages. I currently desire to work with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, codependency, trauma post-traumatic stress, and other life stressors. I believe we are formed by both the things we have experienced and the relationships we have been a part of.
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Pastoral Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37408
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 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.
Leslie Corrao-Montgomery
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFT-I, AAMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421
My ideal clients are adults (ages 18+) navigating connection in relationship. This can look like relationship to self ("What's going on with me? Why do I feel this way? What needs do I have? Am I allowed to think these things?") or relationship to others ("Do they really love me? Am I important to them? Why do I feel so anxious with them? Will I ever feel known or understood?"). There are plenty of questions and struggles in relationships. With openness and curiosity, you can find helpful and healthy answers that soothe the anxiousness and confusion about what it is to be connected.
My ideal clients are adults (ages 18+) navigating connection in relationship. This can look like relationship to self ("What's going on with me? Why do I feel this way? What needs do I have? Am I allowed to think these things?") or relationship to others ("Do they really love me? Am I important to them? Why do I feel so anxious with them? Will I ever feel known or understood?"). There are plenty of questions and struggles in relationships. With openness and curiosity, you can find helpful and healthy answers that soothe the anxiousness and confusion about what it is to be connected.
Marlee Harb
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37408
I love working with teens & adult individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, the impacts of trauma, self worth issues, and women’s issues. It can be overwhelming to sort through all the old thoughts, emotions, and relationship patterns on our own. You deserve a supportive place to find your truth & the space to heal.
I love working with teens & adult individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, the impacts of trauma, self worth issues, and women’s issues. It can be overwhelming to sort through all the old thoughts, emotions, and relationship patterns on our own. You deserve a supportive place to find your truth & the space to heal.
Allyson Bowman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37405 (Online Only)
Sometimes, looking for the right therapist can seem overwhelming, but the sheer fact that you are searching here says that you are ready for positive change in your life. I utilize therapy in a thoughtful and compassionate manner to help clients create the change they seek. If you're struggling with anxiety, overwhelming emotions, or ineffective relationship patterns, then I can help you to regain those inherent strengths and sense of peace and joy. I offer clients a relaxed, supportive environment where they can freely express themselves, gain new insights, learn new coping skills, and change ineffective thinking patterns.
Sometimes, looking for the right therapist can seem overwhelming, but the sheer fact that you are searching here says that you are ready for positive change in your life. I utilize therapy in a thoughtful and compassionate manner to help clients create the change they seek. If you're struggling with anxiety, overwhelming emotions, or ineffective relationship patterns, then I can help you to regain those inherent strengths and sense of peace and joy. I offer clients a relaxed, supportive environment where they can freely express themselves, gain new insights, learn new coping skills, and change ineffective thinking patterns.
Caitlin Merritt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37404 (Online Only)
Caitlin Merritt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience working with clients of all ages. Caitlin is also passionate about working with children and adolescents, though her scope of practice has included working with individuals across all life stages. She specializes in treating a variety of mood disorders, trauma, stress-related disorders, ADHD, behavioral concerns, and adjustment disorders as well as family conflict.
Caitlin Merritt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience working with clients of all ages. Caitlin is also passionate about working with children and adolescents, though her scope of practice has included working with individuals across all life stages. She specializes in treating a variety of mood disorders, trauma, stress-related disorders, ADHD, behavioral concerns, and adjustment disorders as well as family conflict.
Crystal Hammar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37405
"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." -Desmond Tutu When we can hear our complete inner voice, we are able to begin tearing away from shame and move toward hope. Relationships & community are the most important parts of our life. This can include relationship with your spouse/partner, family, friends, spirituality, self, etc. Family and friends are a wonderful resource in order to better our relationships but sometimes we need a different place to talk about who we are, what we are struggling with, and how to make sense of our lives.
"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." -Desmond Tutu When we can hear our complete inner voice, we are able to begin tearing away from shame and move toward hope. Relationships & community are the most important parts of our life. This can include relationship with your spouse/partner, family, friends, spirituality, self, etc. Family and friends are a wonderful resource in order to better our relationships but sometimes we need a different place to talk about who we are, what we are struggling with, and how to make sense of our lives.
Adriane Brandt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37415 (Online Only)
I have been working in the field of mental healthcare since 2012. While my experience has granted me the privilege of working with a variety of ages and issues, I am most passionate about working with trauma, anger management, panic, anxiety, cutting and self-harming, dissociation, and domestic violence. I have training in EMDR, a specialized therapy developed for the treatment of Post-traumatic Stress and other trauma related concerns. I also frequently utilize mindfulness and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills training in my approach as a way to build resilience and healthy coping.
I have been working in the field of mental healthcare since 2012. While my experience has granted me the privilege of working with a variety of ages and issues, I am most passionate about working with trauma, anger management, panic, anxiety, cutting and self-harming, dissociation, and domestic violence. I have training in EMDR, a specialized therapy developed for the treatment of Post-traumatic Stress and other trauma related concerns. I also frequently utilize mindfulness and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills training in my approach as a way to build resilience and healthy coping.
Melissa Meade
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC/MHS, R-DMT, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37411
Our world expects so much from people and we are often able to do it all, for a while. Sometimes expectations, both ours and others, smother us and leave us feeling hopeless. We might not be able to move forward in our career, despite excelling in our work. Sometimes we bury emotions, thinking I’ll get to that later, which may result in feeling overwhelmed or feeling nothing at all. Perhaps the demands of career, family, and caring for others leave us feeling exhausted and guilt-ridden. Possibly what has always worked, doesn’t seem to work anymore. Peace may feel out of reach.
Our world expects so much from people and we are often able to do it all, for a while. Sometimes expectations, both ours and others, smother us and leave us feeling hopeless. We might not be able to move forward in our career, despite excelling in our work. Sometimes we bury emotions, thinking I’ll get to that later, which may result in feeling overwhelmed or feeling nothing at all. Perhaps the demands of career, family, and caring for others leave us feeling exhausted and guilt-ridden. Possibly what has always worked, doesn’t seem to work anymore. Peace may feel out of reach.
Barrett Schmidt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, EMDR TR
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Have you struggled with justifying understanding yourself better? Have you sacrificed yourself for many seasons in life to come upon a day where old coping patterns are not getting you through like they once did? Do you have crippling past experiences that keep influencing your present? If any of the above statements resonate with you, I would enjoy hearing from you and seeing if we would be a good fit for some future therapy sessions.
Have you struggled with justifying understanding yourself better? Have you sacrificed yourself for many seasons in life to come upon a day where old coping patterns are not getting you through like they once did? Do you have crippling past experiences that keep influencing your present? If any of the above statements resonate with you, I would enjoy hearing from you and seeing if we would be a good fit for some future therapy sessions.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Chattanooga, TN
400+
Average cost per session
$120
Therapists in Chattanooga, TN who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
85% | Depression |
81% | Relationship Issues |
79% | Self Esteem |
76% | Trauma and PTSD |
76% | Coping Skills |
74% | Stress |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
79% | Cigna and Evernorth |
72% | Aetna |
64% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Chattanooga, TN see their clients
75% | In Person and Online | |
25% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.