Therapists in 37406

I see individual clients aged 18 and up, most commonly struggling with feelings of isolation, difficulty in relationships, depression, anxiety, guilt/shame, negative view of self, difficulty with fluctuating emotions and issues related to trauma (which includes a range of experiences such as early emotional neglect, childhood or adult emotional/physical/sexual abuse, exposure to violence in the community, exposure to systemic racism or sexism, among many others.)
I see individual clients aged 18 and up, most commonly struggling with feelings of isolation, difficulty in relationships, depression, anxiety, guilt/shame, negative view of self, difficulty with fluctuating emotions and issues related to trauma (which includes a range of experiences such as early emotional neglect, childhood or adult emotional/physical/sexual abuse, exposure to violence in the community, exposure to systemic racism or sexism, among many others.)

On the surface, you’ve achieved so much—your career reflects your drive, focus, and resilience. But beneath that success, there’s a part of you that feels unseen, misunderstood, or unfulfilled in your relationships. Maybe you find yourself repeating the same patterns, struggling to connect, or questioning why intimacy or vulnerability feels so challenging. These struggles can be isolating, leaving you wondering if something deeper is holding you back. We can work toward transformational moments of clarity and sustainable change.
On the surface, you’ve achieved so much—your career reflects your drive, focus, and resilience. But beneath that success, there’s a part of you that feels unseen, misunderstood, or unfulfilled in your relationships. Maybe you find yourself repeating the same patterns, struggling to connect, or questioning why intimacy or vulnerability feels so challenging. These struggles can be isolating, leaving you wondering if something deeper is holding you back. We can work toward transformational moments of clarity and sustainable change.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist (LCPT) with over 25 years of experience working with adults, including individuals, families, couples, seniors, people with disabilities, dancers, and athletes. My expertise has supported those experiencing the loss of a loved one, dramatic life changes, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, eating disorders, gender issues, as well as end-of-life issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist (LCPT) with over 25 years of experience working with adults, including individuals, families, couples, seniors, people with disabilities, dancers, and athletes. My expertise has supported those experiencing the loss of a loved one, dramatic life changes, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, eating disorders, gender issues, as well as end-of-life issues.

Are you struggling with day-to-day depression or anxiety? Does your stress level sometimes get the best of you? Are you entering the season where the cooler weather and darker days impact your mood? If it is your goal to address your symptoms with a trusted professional in a safe setting, I am here to help. My hope is to help you find ways to decrease anxiety or depression, improve mood and function better in your day-to-day life. I am also able to provide coupIe's counseling if mental health concerns or a breakdown in communication is affecting your relationship. I have immediate availability. Please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Are you struggling with day-to-day depression or anxiety? Does your stress level sometimes get the best of you? Are you entering the season where the cooler weather and darker days impact your mood? If it is your goal to address your symptoms with a trusted professional in a safe setting, I am here to help. My hope is to help you find ways to decrease anxiety or depression, improve mood and function better in your day-to-day life. I am also able to provide coupIe's counseling if mental health concerns or a breakdown in communication is affecting your relationship. I have immediate availability. Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Nancy Graves Wahler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I work with people who are ready to heal. I’m a Christian and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience working with PTSD, grief, anxiety, anger management, depression and other trauma-related issues. I am EMDR certified and an EMDR consultant and trained in Clinical Hypnosis and Brainspotting level 1. All are treatments for trauma, depression, and anxiety according to the latest research in neuroscience. I enjoy partnering with First Responders, military, adults and teenagers to help them work through whatever issues are interfering with their joy. If you have any questions, call or send me an email.
I work with people who are ready to heal. I’m a Christian and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience working with PTSD, grief, anxiety, anger management, depression and other trauma-related issues. I am EMDR certified and an EMDR consultant and trained in Clinical Hypnosis and Brainspotting level 1. All are treatments for trauma, depression, and anxiety according to the latest research in neuroscience. I enjoy partnering with First Responders, military, adults and teenagers to help them work through whatever issues are interfering with their joy. If you have any questions, call or send me an email.

Have you tried talk therapy but still feel stuck? I am an artist and art therapist with over 35 years of personal recovery. My background is in 12 Step models, Jungian psychology, family systems and lots of art making experience. You do NOT need art training, talent or experience to benefit from art therapy. Right now I am working with many folks who are developing emotional regulation skills. I do this work with teens and adults through psychoeducation, metaphor/symbol, color work, painting and visualization.
Have you tried talk therapy but still feel stuck? I am an artist and art therapist with over 35 years of personal recovery. My background is in 12 Step models, Jungian psychology, family systems and lots of art making experience. You do NOT need art training, talent or experience to benefit from art therapy. Right now I am working with many folks who are developing emotional regulation skills. I do this work with teens and adults through psychoeducation, metaphor/symbol, color work, painting and visualization.

I specialize in working with autistic and neurodivergent indviduals. Throughout my career I have advocated for my clients’ needs in the educational system, community agencies, and in higher education. I have encountered several barriers in these settings, including a lack of support in providing equal access and accommodations to neurodivergent individuals. This has guided me to focus my skills on providing a safe therapeutic environment that fosters accessibility, diversity, and inclusion.
I specialize in working with autistic and neurodivergent indviduals. Throughout my career I have advocated for my clients’ needs in the educational system, community agencies, and in higher education. I have encountered several barriers in these settings, including a lack of support in providing equal access and accommodations to neurodivergent individuals. This has guided me to focus my skills on providing a safe therapeutic environment that fosters accessibility, diversity, and inclusion.

I have been a clinical social worker for approximately 15 years and I feel honored that my clients share their stories, their dreams and their goals with me. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds. I tend to work more with depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I would love to discuss with you more about your specific needs.
I have been a clinical social worker for approximately 15 years and I feel honored that my clients share their stories, their dreams and their goals with me. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds. I tend to work more with depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I would love to discuss with you more about your specific needs.

Life is both beautiful and painful. At times the pain from events of the past, unwanted feelings and behaviors, or difficult relationship dynamics keeps us from experiencing life's beauty. With 25 years experience from working in a hospital, private practice and outpatient intensive treatment, Kirk brings a high level of insight and expertise to meet his clients where they are and to help them overcome the obstacles that keep them from living to the fullest.
Life is both beautiful and painful. At times the pain from events of the past, unwanted feelings and behaviors, or difficult relationship dynamics keeps us from experiencing life's beauty. With 25 years experience from working in a hospital, private practice and outpatient intensive treatment, Kirk brings a high level of insight and expertise to meet his clients where they are and to help them overcome the obstacles that keep them from living to the fullest.
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I enjoy working with individuals across the life span. I especially have a passion for working with families that are going through transitions (moving, divorce, loss, sandwich generation, retirement, becoming grandparents, etc.)
I enjoy working with individuals across the life span. I especially have a passion for working with families that are going through transitions (moving, divorce, loss, sandwich generation, retirement, becoming grandparents, etc.)

Amanda Whitehurst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37403
If you've experienced abuse, assault, or trauma, you know the impact can feel overwhelming, affecting your sense of self, emotional wellbeing, and the relationships in your life. I specialize in supporting individuals healing from sexual, physical, emotional, or spiritual abuse and trauma, helping you rediscover freedom and connection. I also enjoy working with individuals exploring their gender or sexual identity and the LGBTQIA2S+ community, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to process and find joy. With nearly a decade of experience, I'm here to affirm that healing is possible.
If you've experienced abuse, assault, or trauma, you know the impact can feel overwhelming, affecting your sense of self, emotional wellbeing, and the relationships in your life. I specialize in supporting individuals healing from sexual, physical, emotional, or spiritual abuse and trauma, helping you rediscover freedom and connection. I also enjoy working with individuals exploring their gender or sexual identity and the LGBTQIA2S+ community, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to process and find joy. With nearly a decade of experience, I'm here to affirm that healing is possible.

Hey there! I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults facing challenges like anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, PTSD, and self-harming behaviors. With experience in diverse settings, including foster care, crisis intervention, and college counseling, I am passionate about empowering young people ages 5-24 to navigate life's difficulties and achieve their goals.
Hey there! I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults facing challenges like anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, PTSD, and self-harming behaviors. With experience in diverse settings, including foster care, crisis intervention, and college counseling, I am passionate about empowering young people ages 5-24 to navigate life's difficulties and achieve their goals.

Amy Achata
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC, MHSP, temp, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37403
I believe meaningful connection changes people — this is what the therapeutic process is about. I am passionate about encouraging growth and restoration for those questioning their purpose or identity and searching for meaning. I works with those facing grief and loss, generational trauma, racial identity, emotional neglect, parenting questions, religious trauma, anxiety, attachment, mid-life evaluation, personal identity development, and more. Unresolved pain from past trauma can feel like you're on a treadmill, relentless and unforgiving, forcing you to keep running, no matter how exhausted you are.
I believe meaningful connection changes people — this is what the therapeutic process is about. I am passionate about encouraging growth and restoration for those questioning their purpose or identity and searching for meaning. I works with those facing grief and loss, generational trauma, racial identity, emotional neglect, parenting questions, religious trauma, anxiety, attachment, mid-life evaluation, personal identity development, and more. Unresolved pain from past trauma can feel like you're on a treadmill, relentless and unforgiving, forcing you to keep running, no matter how exhausted you are.

Erin Swem
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421
It is hard to see our own worth when we feel ignored or devalued by the world. The LGBTQIA+ community is particularly vulnerable to relational and spiritual trauma, leading to feelings of shame and worthlessness, and making them more susceptible to depression, anxiety, poor sense of self, etc. Over the last 5 years, I have worked with individuals from all walks of life dealing with these and a multitude of other issues as they have allowed me to be a part of their healing process.
It is hard to see our own worth when we feel ignored or devalued by the world. The LGBTQIA+ community is particularly vulnerable to relational and spiritual trauma, leading to feelings of shame and worthlessness, and making them more susceptible to depression, anxiety, poor sense of self, etc. Over the last 5 years, I have worked with individuals from all walks of life dealing with these and a multitude of other issues as they have allowed me to be a part of their healing process.

Melissa Meade
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC/MHS, BC-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.

As a Christian counselor, it is my goal to facilitate clients and help them explore thoughts, feelings and worries without judgement. Together we can develop coping strategies for different situations in life, practice self-reflection and awareness. We will also work on habits and behaviors to improve your well-being, and learn how to understand and communicate deeper, to strengthen relationships.
As a Christian counselor, it is my goal to facilitate clients and help them explore thoughts, feelings and worries without judgement. Together we can develop coping strategies for different situations in life, practice self-reflection and awareness. We will also work on habits and behaviors to improve your well-being, and learn how to understand and communicate deeper, to strengthen relationships.

Mike Waldrop
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT, MAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cleveland, TN 37311
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 30 years of experience of working in the counseling field. My desire is to help individuals, couples, and families in their pursuit of healthy emotional living. In those 30 years, I have had the opportunity to work in several settings- school, church, a psychiatric hospital, and an intensive outpatient program.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 30 years of experience of working in the counseling field. My desire is to help individuals, couples, and families in their pursuit of healthy emotional living. In those 30 years, I have had the opportunity to work in several settings- school, church, a psychiatric hospital, and an intensive outpatient program.

Is life hard and your heart hurting ? Are you struggling ? Do you need relief? Has your family suffered from trauma, loss, change, or heartache? Are you a Veteran struggling? Is your marriage hard? Is your teenager struggling? Are you in professional ministry with no safe place to express the difficulties of ministry. Do you feel depressed after a major life event? I would love to help you or your family!
Is life hard and your heart hurting ? Are you struggling ? Do you need relief? Has your family suffered from trauma, loss, change, or heartache? Are you a Veteran struggling? Is your marriage hard? Is your teenager struggling? Are you in professional ministry with no safe place to express the difficulties of ministry. Do you feel depressed after a major life event? I would love to help you or your family!

My ideal client has experienced trauma and struggles with PTSD, dissociation, anxiety, depression, or suicidal ideation and is ready for change and therapeutic support. They need a safe, understanding space where they can regain control, build resilience, and develop healthier coping tools. Together, we’ll empower them to reconnect with themselves, heal from the past, and create a brighter, more grounded future.
My ideal client has experienced trauma and struggles with PTSD, dissociation, anxiety, depression, or suicidal ideation and is ready for change and therapeutic support. They need a safe, understanding space where they can regain control, build resilience, and develop healthier coping tools. Together, we’ll empower them to reconnect with themselves, heal from the past, and create a brighter, more grounded future.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 37406
10+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in 37406 who prioritize treating:
90% | Relationship Issues |
80% | Anxiety |
80% | Grief |
80% | Trauma and PTSD |
80% | Self Esteem |
80% | Women's Issues |
70% | Depression |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | Aetna |
83% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
83% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 37406 see their clients
70% | In Person and Online | |
30% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
88% | Female | |
12% | Male |
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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.