Therapists in Chattanooga, TN

It can feel overwhelming to not understand what is going on in your mind. I know how hard it can be to feel safe or trust yourself. You may feel like you have tried everything you can to feel better. Whether you are struggling with unwanted thoughts, uncomfortable feelings, or lack of motivation, I am here to help you gain insight to what you are experiencing. Although the process of healing can be an arduous journey, my goal is to support you and advocate for you in any way I can. I am an LGBTQ-affirming professional.

ALL of us have experienced past traumatic events (to a greater or lesser degree) that may be impacting how we think, feel and act, today. I’ve learned from my clients and through my own personal experience that talk-therapy is just not enough! In obtaining the certifications needed, I’m confident I’m utilizing the most effective, progressive, therapeutic modalities to help clients, holistically, heal their brains, minds and bodies. By removing the roots of a client's anxiety/depression, I’ve seen tremendous breakthroughs with empowering clients to live the life they’ve always wanted; a life filled with happiness and peace.

Hello! Deciding to go to a therapist is a brave step. Choosing who to go to is sometimes challenging. It would be my privilege to meet with you and work together to discover how to help you manage the issues that you are struggling with. Whether you are suffering with anxiety, depression, anger issues, grief, loss, trauma, managing life adjustments, parenting struggles, or feeling stuck, there is hope! I strive to be an empathetic and compassionate counselor who combines my counseling skills with previous work in education and corporate settings to meet the needs of a variety of clients.

Hello! My name is David S. Cavin, I have over 30 yrs experience working with individuals, couples and families, age group 12 thru senior adults. I believe it is a sign of strength, not weakness, to ask for help. If you need help working through mental, emotional or spiritual problems please call for an appointment. I usually am able to see you within 3 days from the time you call. FEE is $100. for a 50 min session. I will consider a sliding scale in case of financial hardship. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. WORK EXPERIENCE: Director Family Life Center Fort Sill,Ok, Director Family Life Center Fort Ord, Ca. Taught Psychology Chattanooga State, Taught Sociology UT Chattanooga, Director Agape Counseling Service,Counselor Alcohol and Drug Unit Valley Psychiatric Hospital,Counselor Adolescent Unit Greenleaf Psychiatric Hospital, Counselor CBI/PSI, Counselor City Church/Transformation Center. EDUCATION: MA, Azusa Pacific U., MS, Long Island U. MDiv, Duke University DMin, San Francisco Theological Seminary

You're feeling anxious and overwhelmed. You know something has to change and you are taking the step to find the support you need. Through our work together, we will identify ways for you to manage your anxiety and overwhelm and identify and address any barriers standing in your way so you can experience greater peace and a sense of control.

In the words of Virginia Satir, we humans tend to choose the certainty of misery over the misery of uncertainty. As we wrestle with our fears, we often adopt patterns of controlling, avoiding, and numbing instead of accepting and confronting our suffering as God-given catalysts of growth and even purpose. As we sink deeper and continue to cling to what is familiar and comforting in the short run, we form harmful relational patterns or cycles of addictive impulsivity over time. Know that you aren’t meant to bear this burden alone. Counseling is for those who are brave enough to embrace their vulnerable state and learn from it.

I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing issues related to family conflict, couples, parent and child disconnect, foster care/ adoption, self love, depression, anxiety, grief, postpartum issues, parenthood, personality disorders, mood disorders, behavioral challenges, adjustment, intrapersonal conflict, setting healthy boundaries, building lasting relationships, trauma, personal identities and other areas.

Traditional therapy isn’t ideal for entrepreneurial couples and leaders. Here's what I've found. 1. One “drops out” while significant changes are on the horizon. 2. Lack of follow through in between sessions. 3. It can feel lopsided with one experiencing more support than the other. 4. Finding regular time for sessions can be a huge issue. Couples want momentum & real change that lasts.

I believe mental health is a necessity and should be prioritized in every day life. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Achieving a substantial balance of mental health and daily living, consists of support and consistency. I pride myself on assisting individuals establish and maintain mental health goals.

What is getting in the way of you being happy? Of being the person you want to be? Of feeling comfortable in your own body? Of having healthy relationships? Of not being ruled by emotions, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and restless nights? How long have you tried to figure it out for yourself and how many things have you tried without much relief? I get it. It's overwhelming. If you are ready for things to be different, I'm ready to help you get there.

Welcome to your safe space. Your one-stop mental health station to achieve clarity, emotional stability, and a better quality of life. We’re a mental health and wellness platform and organization on a mission to de-stigmatize mental health through education, awareness and intervention - in creative and empathetic ways designed to help you achieve your personal best. We provide services to individuals of all racial/ethnic backgrounds, ages, gender preferences, religious ideologies...really, just everyone. Contact us and we'll connect you with one of our trained and professional Therapists that are willing and ready to help!

It's not very often that males are encouraged to seek help when dealing with the challenges of life. As a result, we resort to age-old adages that tell us to ignore the pain, 'man up', and soldier through it. But the fact of the matter is that we feel, we suffer, and we hurt and it has nothing to do with being a man and everything to do with being a human being. Men want healthy relationships, we want to be happy, we want to feel in control of our lives and be fulfilled. Taking the step towards mental health is an integral part of this process.

Our lives are made up of relationships or connections with ourselves and others. By examining our past we can provide new roads to the future to improve our lives by caring for ourselves which will improve our relationship with others.

Hello and welcome to the start of this therapy journey. If you are someone who has struggled with anxiety, depression, motivation, family issues, friendships or general relationship struggles then I may be a good therapist for you. Are you contemplating your next steps in life, struggling with career decisions and feel that you are stuck? Do you find it difficult to deal with your past and find yourself fearful of your future?

I offer support in facing and gaining mastery over life’s many struggles, including but not limited to the following areas: trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and addiction. I also provide encouragement and collaborated direction for those desiring to become the best possible version of themselves.