Therapists in Rossville, GA

I have Bachelor’s in both English Literature and Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and earned Master’s in both Clinical Community Counseling and School Counseling at University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, where I now moonlight as an adjunct professor of Family Counseling for their graduate program. I have been practicing for 14 years, specializing in CBT, music therapy, art therapy, play therapy, family therapy, individual therapy, and alternative therapies. I enjoy working with all ages and backgrounds.

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!

Even the strongest of people need help sometimes. Whether dealing with issues of self-confidence, past trauma, addictions, grief, abuse, anger, or just the stress of the here and now, everyone can benefit from impartial, nonjudgmental therapy.

I have known since I was a teenager that I wanted to be a social worker. It was when I was 14 that an LCSW was able to connect with me and help me through a dark depression and the amplified anxiety that often goes along with it. It has been my passion since then to provide that same help to others. I have 15 years of experience working in the mental health field, 10 of those as an LCSW. I have experience with individual therapy and group therapy modalities, both on an outpatient and an inpatient basis.

As an individual committed to your well-being, I offer personalized counseling to guide you through life's challenges. Together, we can explore strengths, navigate difficulties, and foster a positive mindset. I can provide deep understanding of diverse challenges, offering proven strategies for positive change. Step into a safe space where your thoughts are heard without judgment. My commitment to providing this safe space ensures you can explore, express, and heal. Take the first step toward a more fulfilling life because your path to a happier, healthier life can begin here. Let's embark on this journey together.

I have always been passionate about helping others to feel empowered and as a therapist that is one of the most fulfilling parts of walking alongside my clients. I enjoy working with clients across the lifespan, so I'd love to meet you where you are. I see the value in creating an open and inviting space for all of my clients to have the opportunity to create genuine and positive change in their lives.

Choosing the right therapist can be overwhelming and connecting with the counselor that will be the right fit for you is important. When you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues or identity questions, you want someone with you who has tools for coping; but you also want someone who is genuine and can make you feel comfortable. I will work hard to help you feel safe from our first contact. Together, we can embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth that can be one of the most meaningful endeavors of your life.

Do you or a loved one suffer from anxiety and/or OCD? Do you have trouble with unwanted thoughts or worries, physical symptoms of anxiety, perfectionism, phobias, or trouble getting to school or work? Is anxiety/OCD getting in the way of living your best life or achieving your goals? Cognitive behavioral therapy, and more specifically exposure-based therapy, can help you manage anxiety and help you live the life you want! It is very goal driven and results-oriented. Sessions build on each other, and you will notice progress quickly. Therapy can happen in the office or outside of the office. There is a large parent component too.

I am a skilled and practiced therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. I love to work with older teens, adults and couples. I am a certified EMDR therapist; which is an excellent therapy for the treatment of PTSD, trauma and letting go of the past. I am a certified clinical hypnotherapist, and use this approach for a variety of problematic behaviors, such as: anxiety, habit disorders, or to increase confidence and self esteem. I am also trained in ERP (exposure response prevention) which is the "gold standard" for anxiety disorders and OCD and I am well versed in the Enneagram as a personality analysis and tool.

I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), intensively trained through the BTTI training at the International OCD Foundation, and have an additional masters degree in Child Development adding to my ability to work with children, helping parents understand their child, and what their child's struggle maybe. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, and Solution Focused Counseling to help clients with anxiety, body dysmorphia, chronic illness, emetophobia, grief, OCD, parenting, panic disorder, perfectionism, phobia's, and other life stressors.

I specialize in working with children age 5+, adolescents and their families. Together, we’ll create a plan to navigate family conflict, school performance issues, social difficulties, divorce, depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, mood dysregulation and behavioral difficulties. For my adult clients, therapeutic issues typically focus on depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationship concerns, stress management, self-esteem, marital/relationship discord, and life transitions. For couples considering divorce or divorcing, I have been trained in Collaborative Law Practice.

Are you ready to overcome your fears and reclaim your life from anxiety and perfectionism? I know this idea can be both exciting and scary, and I'm proud of you for taking this first step! I specialize in helping clients overcome OCD, perfectionism and anxiety disorders (including phobias, social anxiety, health anxiety, panic and worry/generalized anxiety). My approach to therapy is compassionate and nonjudgmental while also being encouraging and change-oriented. In our work together, we'd build awareness of unhelpful thoughts, beliefs and behaviors that fuel anxiety and keep you stuck.

If you have stumbled upon my page, I imagine you might be feeling alone, overwhelmed, or even hopeless. Maybe you are tired of engaging in the same cycles over and over only to end up feeling worse and worse. It could be that you wish you had a different relationship to your body, food, or exercise. It is possible you have felt "different" than others and are considering if you might be neurodivergent. Regardless of how you came across this page, I am happy you did. I am here to help. My aim is to create a safe environment for growth and exploration.

Client's best suited to my specialties and approach are those that are honest, open-minded and willing to do the work needed to bring about healing and change. I am comfortable working with clients of any religion, spirituality, ethnicity, nationality, culture, accent, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, ability, disability, education level or lack thereof, political preference, style of speech and any kind of background, as long as they are over the age of 18. I have the most training and experience with victims of any kind of abuse and/or trauma, as well as those with substance abuse issues.

I am passionate about working with women who feel stressed, overwhelmed, or are going through transitions in life. I often work with teen and adult women who experience self-doubt and school, work, or relationship-related anxiety and long to learn healthy ways to cope with difficult feelings. I have over six years experience working with people dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, grief, relationship and family stress, religious trauma, and more. I have also worked with clients who are simply looking for a safe place to process life and better understand themselves with a neutral and non-judgemental person they can trust.

The process of starting or reentering counseling can be overwhelming but a brave step towards improving your wellness. I honor that step by working collaboratively with you to create greater emotional safety and a skillset for navigating the challenges you face. As your therapist, I will offer you a compassionate space to create a road map to greater health using our alliance and therapeutic tools along the way. We will work together to identify your goals, beliefs, and assets; shift unhelpful patterns; and empower your life through healing.

Life can be filled with a lot of difficulty but it doesn’t need to be so overwhelming or confusing! If you feel numb, overwhelmed, or sad for no reason, then you are not alone. Finding relief and peace in these struggles is possible through therapy. As a therapist I believe in being a friend and a guide by providing tools to improve mental health, coping skills, opportunities to process emotions/events, and even space for venting if needed. I am LGBTQIA+ friendly and work primarily with adolescents and young adults who have/had experienced depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, sexual abuse, grief, and religious trauma.

Most people are doing the best they know how to do and as a therapist it is my job to meet you wherever you may be in that journey. Given the right support, anyone can learn strategies and techniques to undo negative thoughts, overwhelming feelings and destructive behaviors. In addition to teaching you new coping skills, my holistic work emphasizes lifestyle modification as an integral piece of the mental wellness puzzle. It's a modern approach highlighting nutrition, sleep, movement, and social connections. With compassion and respect, we will work together to form an actionable plan that leads you to sustainable wellness.