Arden
Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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If you’re looking for a caring and attuned therapist to help you navigate life’s challenges, I’m here to walk alongside you. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that you already hold the capacity for healing and growth. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space where you can begin to understand your patterns, reconnect with yourself, and move toward lasting change.
Much of my work centers on supporting adults and teens who carry the lingering impact of complex trauma (cPTSD), anxiety, or relational wounds. Using Brainspotting, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and attachment-based approaches, I help clients process what their nervous system has been holding and build a sense of safety, trust, and connection.
Whether you’re beginning therapy for the first time or returning after a difficult experience, you’re welcome here. If you’d like to see whether we’re a good fit, reach out to schedule a consultation—I’d be honored to support you on your path toward relief and renewal.
Call or Email Arden Shanklin now for a free 15 minute consultation - (423) 556-6855
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
Arden Shanklin
Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 556-6855
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Tennessee / 6119 Arden Shanklin
- In Practice for 5 years
- License: Georgia LPC-GA-2571 / 2026
- Membership with TCA 2025
Counselor: Arden Shanklin
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Arden Shanklin
Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 556-6855
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Family Conflict
- Stress
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Depression
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Internet Addiction
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
Arden Shanklin
Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 556-6855
Part of Relief Counseling
View PracticeClient Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Brainspotting
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Arden Shanklin
Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 556-6855
Groups
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Location
Additional Location
Common Ground Collective
300 Ashland Terrace
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 556-6855Group Practice
Relief Counseling